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THAMI TSHUMA

@thamitshuma

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Experienced Instrumentation Artisan Technician specialized in process control and automation for mining plants.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on role in process control and automation within a safety-focused mining or processing environment, where I can optimize instrumentation reliability, reduce downtime, and grow technical responsibilities.

I am an Instrumentation Artisan Technician with over six years of hands-on experience in process control and automation within large-scale mining and mineral processing plants.

I excel in installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation for SAG and Ball Mills, cyclone feed systems, and gravity concentration circuits, and I have strong expertise with PLC, DCS, and SCADA troubleshooting.

My work has delivered measurable reliability improvements, including a 15–20% reduction in unplanned downtime and over 98% calibration compliance, while strengthening preventive maintenance programs and safety performance.

I bring a safety-first mindset, formal training in working at heights, confined space entry, LOTO, and first aid, and I am committed to optimizing automation and control systems to support efficient, compliant plant operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Instrumentation Artisan Technician

Current

Kansanshi Mining Plc

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation on SAG and Ball Mills, cyclone feed systems, and Knelson concentrators while troubleshooting PLC/DCS/SCADA to improve process stability and reduce unplanned downtime by 15–20%.

Calibration Control Valves Sensors Profibus

Instrumentation Technician

Kansanshi Mining Plc

Jan 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Installed and calibrated level, pressure, flow, and turbidity transmitters, tested fire/safety systems, and maintained instrument communication networks (Profibus/fiber) to restore stable SCADA signal performance.

Calibration Profibus SCADA Diagnostics Safety Compliance

Instrumentation Technician

Seltex

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Installed and maintained Endress+Hauser flow, pH, and conductivity transmitters, calibrated scales and valve positioners, and commissioned Profibus PA/DP devices to support integrated plant automation.

Endress+Hauser Conductivity Calibration Valve Positioners Profibus Commissioning

Instrumentation Technician

Tireli Electrical

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Performed instrumentation maintenance on conveyors, installed speed and limit sensors, supported motor control systems, and executed planned preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.

Speed Sensors Limit Switches Motor Control Field Installation Safety Procedures

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mufulira Technical Training Institute

Craft Certificate in Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering

2014 - 2015

Completed a Craft Certificate in Instrumentation Engineering with practical training in instrumentation installation, calibration, and maintenance for industrial process control.

Solwezi Technical High School

Grade 12 School Certificate, Technical Secondary Education

2010 - 2012

Obtained Grade 12 School Certificate with foundational technical and general education preparing for vocational training in instrumentation and electrical trades.