Ramiro Zeca Simbe Júnior
Geological And Mining Engineer
Maputo
Summary
Dedicated Mining Engineer with 6 years of experience in mine planning, tailings management (GISTM), mine rehabilitation, and operational infrastructure coordination. Skilled in production planning, mine design, water and pumping systems, and infrastructure allocation within mining environments. Proficient in AutoCAD and Basic Global Mapper for mine layouts and production plans. Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities supported by certified training programs. Committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and operationally efficient solutions in compliance with HSE standards and internal SOPs.
Overview
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Languages
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Certificates
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Tailing and Infrastructures(SS) Supervisor
Kenmare Moma Mining & Processing
Mozambique, Nampula
12.2023 - Current
- Supervise and manage tailings systems and supporting infrastructure.
- Ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency in tailings management across the internal and contracted teams through inspections and training.
- Coordinate teams, and ensure proper maintenance of critical systems.
- Increase team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Apply strong leadership talents, and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency, and organize workflows.
- Oversee daily operations of the department, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Development and implementation of operational controls aimed at minimizing risks related to unstable ground conditions, swamp areas, water accumulation, and tailings deposition activities;
- Order and maintain tools and materials to attend the execution of departmental activities.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Train and develop team members for potential succession and career development opportunities within the department and the company.
- Develop, maintain, and update procedures for carrying out activities safely, meeting internal safety standards.
- Ensure the effective usage of heavy mobile equipment to meet the demand for section activities by creating daily and weekly action plans, developing reports, and ensuring interaction between different sections of the mine to meet company targets.
Júnior Production Planning Engineer
Kenmare Moma Mining
Nampula, Larde, Topuito
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on production goals and timelines.
- Planning and optimization of mine access roads, operational routes, and equipment mobility corridors to support safe and efficient mining activities;
- Planning, allocation, and coordination of pumping infrastructure, including fluid transfer systems, decanting systems, and operational water supply networks;
- Development and monitoring of mine rehabilitation plans for mined-out and future mining areas, including landform preparation and environmental restoration strategies;
- Development of mine layouts, rehabilitation maps, and revegetation plans aimed at restoring native vegetation and supporting environmental sustainability objectives;
- Development, implementation, and monitoring of tailings management plans and slimes pond management strategies in compliance with operational, geotechnical, and environmental requirements;
- Active involvement in Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) management in alignment with GISTM (Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management) principles, including risk mitigation, freeboard management, water balance control, and operational stability;
- Coordination and interaction with multidisciplinary support teams, including Operations, Geotechnical, HME, Engineering, Environmental, Electrical, and Maintenance departments;
- Management and planning of water supply systems for production plants, including return water systems, decanting systems, and management of wet areas containing process and residual water;
- Planning and allocation of electrical infrastructure to support the relocation and operation of production plants and associated infrastructure;
- Planning, sizing, and optimization of fluid pumping systems, including pipeline routing, pumping requirements, hydraulic gradients, and operational efficiency ;
- Ensuring full compliance with international Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems, including implementation of safe work procedures
Mine Rehabilitation Supervisor (GDP)
Kenmare Moma Mining & Processing
Mozambique, Nampula
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Develop and ensure the implementation of procedures for carrying out activities in accordance with the company's safety policy.
- Develop daily and weekly action plans for the execution of the section's activities, ensuring the effective use of heavy mobile equipment, effective management of human resources, and quality delivery in compliance with pre-established deadlines.
- Ensure effective compliance with the occupational health and safety system, the environmental management system, policies, procedures, processes, standards, and norms in accordance with company guidelines, as well as legal and statutory requirements.
- Develop access plans, signposting, and ensure the maintenance of the roads used around the operational areas, while complying with the requirements established by the type of equipment to be used for access.
- Ensure compliance with the operational parameters and performance defined in all areas of responsibility of the rehabilitation section, including deforestation, cleaning of mine faces, and recovery of degraded areas.
- Ensure the management of team members in line with the section's needs, as well as designing consistent training and career development plans for possible succession.
- Identify initiatives and opportunities for continuous improvement in all operational areas, and opportunities for economic solutions throughout the section.
- Track, monitor, and develop production reports and the actual performance of the section.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geological and Mining Engineering
University Wutive
Maputo, Mozambique 04.2001 -
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent decision-making abilities under pressure, with a calm and clear mindset
- Experience in managing high-pressure situations and difficult circumstances
- Strong ability to communicate effectively across all team levels and with other departments
- Highly motivated, dynamic, and open-minded, always willing to learn from others and team work
- Proficient in safety management and ensuring operational efficiency in industrial environment
- High level of organization and planning
- High sense of responsibility and accountability
Certification
Supervisor Development Training – Rabbit Training and SHE Consultants
Timeline
Supervisors Leadership Course – TEMPUS GLOBAL GROUP
03-2025
Tailings Design, Construction and Maintenance – Intelligent Business Solutions
07-2024
Mine Tailing and Infrastructures(SS) Supervisor
Kenmare Moma Mining & Processing
12.2023 - Current
ICAM (Incident Cause Analysis Method) – USALAMA
06-2023
Júnior Production Planning Engineer
Kenmare Moma Mining
04.2023 - 12.2023
Supervisor Development Training – Rabbit Training and SHE Consultants
02-2021
Mine Rehabilitation Supervisor (GDP)
Kenmare Moma Mining & Processing
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geological and Mining Engineering
University Wutive
04.2001 -