Carlos Olson Baloi
Tete
Summary
Accomplished Mine Planner Engineer with a proven track record at Vale Mozambique, specializing in drilling and blasting. Expert in developing strategic mining plans that optimize costs and enhance production efficiency. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills drive successful project outcomes in challenging environments.
Motivated engineer recognized for strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities coupled with successful several-year track record in industry. Dedicated to offering innovative solutions to eliminate legacy issues and elevate performance metrics. Diligent creator of innovative workflows and exceptional final products.
Successful planner with strong background in projects. Compiles, analyzes and models information from diverse sources to build data-driven resource base for effective planning. Well-versed in trends and needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Planner Engineer
VULCAN INTERNATIONAL
Tete
01.2023 - Current
- A Mining Area Planner in the Planning and Technical Services area in the short-term planning department at Vulcan Resources. Must follow technical processes:
- Develop weekly and monthly mining plans.
- Develop a strategic plan to remove coal from the mine, taking in consideration the goals established by the SOE (Sales and Operations Execution);
- Elaborate a Sizing loading and transport fleets;
- Provide OB (Overburden) deposit areas within areas licensed by the government and available for the environment;
- Monitor and ensure production/process quality in the mine;
- Develop a plan minimizing costs and maximizing production according to rules Governance of the company.
- Act in accordance with company rules, procedures, and standards.
Mine Planner Engineer - Drill and Blast
VALE MOZAMBIQUE
Tete
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Technical processes:
- Prepare weekly plans for Drilling and Blasting;
- Verify that the planned polygons are compatible with the drilling and loading capacities, establishing the correct allocation of resources;
- Elaborate drilling projects for the available areas, in line with the pre-established premises or guidelines;
- Choosing the appropriate diameter to be used, suitable for the height of the bench, material to be dismantled and the section where dismantling should be carried out, observing the issues of fragmentation, vibration and projection;
- Load sizing (if applicable), correct spacing and spacing to be used according to hole diameter, bench height, material to be dismantled and the desired fragmentation;
- Observe the direction of the free face in relation to residential areas to be protected;
- Interact with the field geologist to observe the entire lithological and geotechnical model before planning the drilling plan;
- Dimensioning of the load (if applicable), correct spacing and spacing to be used according to the diameter of the hole, height of the bench, material to be disassembled and the desired fragmentation.
- He served as team leader of the hole measurement team to control the quality of holes drilled.
Drilling Technician
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Check that the drilling squares are within standards
- Ensure 5s and inspections of machines
- Encourage team employees to meet individual, area and company goals
- Encourage team employees to be proactive and active in searching for solutions and implementing improvements.
Plant Technician
VALE MOZAMBIQUE
Tete
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Perform the 5s on the work area.
- Analyze the ash and moisture content every hour.
- Analyze material recovery.
- Observe the density of the hydro-cyclones.
- Observe the amount of reagents in the flotation cell.
Sampling Coordinator
INTERTEK COMMODITIES MOZAMBIQUE
Tete
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Technical processes:
- Work in laboratory technician.
- Control the quality of coal (ash, moisture and volatile)
- Inspect the coal sampling process.
- Ensure optimal coal homogenization to obtain adequate ash and moisture results.
Education
bachelor´s degree - Mineral Processing Engineering
Instituto Superior Politécnico de Tete
Tete, Moçambiquegrade 12 - Maths, Science and English
Colégio Kitabu
MaputoSkills
- Develop mining plans
- Drilling and blasting
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Cost optimization
- Production monitoring
Specific Trainings
- Completion of the Vulcan Open Pit Drill & Blast course and Open Pit Design - given by Maptek.
- Completion of the Professional Update Course in Instrumentation and Data Processing for the control of Vibrations and Acoustic Pressure in the Dismantling of Rocks - given by ITV (Instituto Tecnológico da Vale).
Computer Applications
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Blastware - vibration and sound pressure control.
Fluency In Languages
- English, average
- Portuguese, fluent (native)
Nuit
113290323
References
- Danubio Silambo, Manager Operation (Vulcan Mozambique), 850128681
- Rogerio Sendela, Manager of Geology and Geotechnics (Vulcan Mozambique), 845205152
- Nevasse Mabota, Manager of Drilling and Blasting (Vulcan Mozambique), 845915488
Professional Informations And Trainings
- 2022, VALE MOZAMBIQUE, Tete, Tete, Mozambique, Operational safety leading indicators reporting.
- 2021, MOZAIC, A digital training path on mathematics, sciences and LNG industry proposed by Mozambique LNG.
- 2019, VALE MOZAMBIQUE, Tete, Tete, Mozambique, VPS - Vale Management Model., Digital Care., 5s course.
- 2018, VALE MOZAMBIQUE, Tete, Tete, Mozambique, Health and Safety training., Global anti-corruption program.
- 2017, VALE MOZAMBIQUE, Tete, Tete, Mozambique, Information security training., Code and ethics training., Risk prevention training with explosives.
Personal Information
- ID Number: 110100298048B
- Date of Birth: 02/22/95
- Nationality: Mozambican
- Driving License: C1
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Mine Planner Engineer
VULCAN INTERNATIONAL
01.2023 - Current
Drilling Technician
01.2018 - 12.2018
Plant Technician
VALE MOZAMBIQUE
01.2017 - 12.2017
Mine Planner Engineer - Drill and Blast
VALE MOZAMBIQUE
01.2016 - 01.2021
Sampling Coordinator
INTERTEK COMMODITIES MOZAMBIQUE
01.2015 - 01.2016
bachelor´s degree - Mineral Processing Engineering
Instituto Superior Politécnico de Tete
grade 12 - Maths, Science and English
Colégio Kitabu