Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic

Gabriel T Newaka

Tsumeb

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong background as an Acid Plant Field Operator at Dundee Precious Metals, excelling in troubleshooting and process improvement. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining safety standards. Skilled in team management and communication, consistently achieving targets and fostering a collaborative work environment.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Control Room Operator

Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter
03.2023 - Current
  • Monitored and analyzed system performance to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated response efforts during emergencies, enhancing crew safety and communication.
  • Implemented process improvements to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
  • Trained new operators on control room protocols and safety procedures.
  • Managed real-time data monitoring using advanced control systems for optimal operations.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues swiftly and effectively.
  • Acting shift supervisor during staff absences and peak operational times

Acid Plant Field Operator

Dundee Precious Metals
08.2013 - 03.2023
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Monitored DCS system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency
  • Qualified Ausmelt TSL Furnace Operator Through the Dundee Operator Training Program
  • Acid Plant Control Room Acting, Acid Plant Field Operations, P.S Scrubbers / CSF Plant Experience
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Bank Clerk

FNB And Standard Bank
03.2010 - 08.2013
  • Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
  • Promoted products or services to each customer to consistently achieve sales targets.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Managed daily reconciliations of cash drawers, maintaining compliance with bank policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and improve customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and banking software, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Education

Human Resources Development

Monitronic Success College
Namibia

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization
  • Communications
  • Process improvement
  • Team management
  • MS Office

Additional Information

References:

Ortwin Engelbrecht

Superintendent Acid Plant
Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter

0812803045


Diego Haoseb

Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter

Foreman Acid Plant

0852012124


Heinrich Fisch

Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter

Foreman Acid Plant

0812710828

Timeline

Control Room Operator

Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter
03.2023 - Current

Acid Plant Field Operator

Dundee Precious Metals
08.2013 - 03.2023

Bank Clerk

FNB And Standard Bank
03.2010 - 08.2013

Human Resources Development

Monitronic Success College
Gabriel T Newaka