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Lacena Amanda

@lacenaamanda

I’m an operations-focused mining and industrial engineer specializing in process optimisation and environmental compliance.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an Operations Engineer role where I can drive process optimisation with strong data analysis, uphold strict regulatory compliance, and apply industrial operations expertise to environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.

I’m a results-driven mining and industrial operations professional with over three years of academic and hands-on expertise in sustainable mineral processing, environmental compliance, and process optimisation. I specialize in raw material extraction, quality assurance, and sustainable site rehabilitation across the cement and construction sectors, using data-driven environmental frameworks.

In my quarry and industrial engineering experience, I optimized crushing schedules and material transport logistics, reducing transport delays by 12%, and improved environmental performance through dust suppression and water-recycling workflows that conserved water by 15%. I’ve also supported restoration by coordinating decommissioned-site rehabilitation, including the successful planting of over 5,000 trees, and improved manufacturing outcomes by increasing daily throughput by 18% while decreasing defect rates by 25% through in-process inspection protocols.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

GIS Day Event Coordinator

Current

Taita Taveta University

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Co-organised a three-day Global GIS Day event, including educational sessions and live demonstrations. Supported GIS education focused on LiDAR technology and spatial data modelling applications for mining and resource management.

Event Coordination GIS LiDAR Spatial Modeling Demonstration

Quarry Department Intern

Bamburi-Cement Limited

Feb 2025 - Aug 2025 (6 months)

Supervised material extraction and raw feed blasting while ensuring compliance with statutory safety protocols and NEMA standards. Optimised crushing schedules and transport logistics, and supported environmental restoration and land rehabilitation activities.

Raw Feed Blasting Quarry Safety Protocols NEMA Standards Crushing Schedule Optimisation Native Species Planting Dust Suppression Production Data Analysis Technical Reporting Risk Assessment Toolbox Talks

Volunteer - Community Engagement

CESMECC

May 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Engaged mining-affected communities and stakeholders to support sustainable mining practices and climate adaptation programming. Tracked KPIs across concurrent sustainability and climate adaptation programs and delivered monthly progress summaries to directors.

Community Engagement Stakeholder Engagement Sustainability Programs KPI Tracking

Industrial Engineer

Fuhua EPZ

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)

Conducted time studies and workflow balancing to reduce bottlenecks and increase manufacturing throughput. Partnered with quality control teams to implement in-process inspection protocols and reduce defect rates.

Time Studies Manufacturing Throughput Optimization Quality Control team training Line Layout Optimization Material Flow

Road Construction Attaché

East African Engineering Consultants

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)

Supported road construction activities as an attaché at East African Engineering Consultants.

Tunza Mazingira Project Lead

Tunza Mazingira

May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

Contributed to a circular-economy project converting waste plastic bottles into functional Ottoman furniture. Used GIS mapping to identify urban waste hotspots and help optimise collection logistics and recycling efficiency.

Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Hotspot Identification GIS Mapping Spatial Analysis Collection Logistics Optimization Recycling Efficiency