LIMS (CCLAS)
Gerald Ruvingo
Huddersfield
Summary
Highly motivated professional in the field of chemistry and chemical technology, driven to apply extensive knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
ANGLOAMERICAN UNKI PLATINUM MINE
01.2011 - 08.2024
- Supervision of laboratory operations from sample preparation, fire assay, and instrumental analysis
- Supervision of analysis of PGMs using the fire assay ICP finish, gravimetric finish, and base metal using ICP finish and AA finish
- Ensure sample turnaround time targets are met
- Ensure optimum availability and allocation of resources
- Ensure quality standards are achieved
- Ensure Laboratory Personnel are trained and competent to carry out Laboratory work
- Ensure Safety of people on shift
- Participate in required meetings and initiatives
- Maximizing of manpower and materials use
- Validation and releasing of results
- Enforcing Quality Control programs
- Check QC trends investigate and correct if required
- Maintain good housekeeping standards
- Coordination of ISO 17025 management system and Safety Health and Environment systems in the lab
- Trouble shooting and report writing
- Setting up and operating AAS and ICP for analysis of PGMs, gold and base metals
Metallurgical Assay Technician
RIOZIM Empress Nickel Refinery
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Determination of PGMs by lead fire assay (for, gold, platinum, rhodium, palladium) in exploration and plant samples
- Analysis of exploration samples using instrumental and classical methods
- Chemical analysis of metallurgical and geological samples from Refinery, external customers and RIOZIM geologists
- Specialized analysis of high grade matte ( Cu plating and Ni-DMG methods) Maintenance of analytical instruments and support equipment used in lab
- Instrumental analysis using UV/VIS and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA) Water analysis (for trace elements, COD, BOD,Cl-, S2-, Hardness etc.) Analysis of Copper and Nickel production, raw materials, intermediate and final products Maintenance of discipline in accordance with code of conduct
- Analysis of results, checking accuracy & reporting to senior chemist
- Research and development of new methods of analysis
- Participation in Validation of methods and testing of in house standard samples
- Member of ISO 17025 implementation project team.
Laboratory Analyst
Maranatha Ferrochrome of Zimbabwe
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Analysis of ores, ferrochrome alloys and slags using spectra AA Titrimetric analysis for chromium via peroxide fusion
- Carbon and Sulphur in alloys using LECO instrument
- Water analysis- industrial effluents and domestic waters Validation and new methods development and problem solving.
- Prepared samples and assisted laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and associated software and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
Quality Assurance Senior Laboratory Technician
United Refineries limited
03.2002 - 07.2008
- Directly supervises activities of laboratory personnel, which includes technical coaching, skills development, and competencies improvement for all laboratory personnel
- Ensures that all analysis results for cooking oil, soap, effluent water and boiler water are accurate, and are reported to relevant departments and management in timely manner
- Assist production departments in solving quality and other process problems by recommending action to be taken or corrective action
- Develops and maintains safety, health and housekeeping standards for total safety and cleanliness of laboratory
- Ensures high laboratory equipment and chemicals availability and reliability.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Trainee Lab Technician
Zesa Munyati Power Station
06.2000 - 12.2000
- Day to day analysis of boiler water, feed water, condensate, cooling water
- Treatment of boiler, feed, cooling, and condensate water in order to minimise corrosion, scaling and undesired deposition of compounds in the system
- Analysis of raw materials ie coal, caustic soda, sulphuric acid etc
- Use, and calibration of, GC, UV, IR.spectrophotometers
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ZIMBABWE10.2022
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Chemical Technology - CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ZIMBABWE01.2015
Quality Assurance part 1 & 2 -
SAZ
ZIMBABWE07.2014
ISO 17025:2005 LMS internal auditing -
SADCAS
ZIMBABWE12.2014
SAP ERP MRC -
ANGLO
ZIMBABWE12.2013
ISO 17025:2005 LMS System development and implementation -
SAZ
ZIMBABWE12.2013
SAP ERP PM -
ANGLO
ZIMBABWE12.2012
HND in Applied Chemical Technology -
BULAWAYO POLYTECHNIC
ZIMBABWE12.2005
ND in Applied Chemical Technology -
BULAWAYO POLYTECHNIC
ZIMBABWE12.2001
Skills
- Laboratory Management
- Instrument Calibration
- Chemical Handling
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment Calibration
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Scientific Writing
- Staff Management
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Budget Administration
- Hazardous waste management
- Lab Safety
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
ANGLOAMERICAN UNKI PLATINUM MINE
01.2011 - 08.2024
Metallurgical Assay Technician
RIOZIM Empress Nickel Refinery
01.2009 - 12.2010
Laboratory Analyst
Maranatha Ferrochrome of Zimbabwe
08.2008 - 12.2008
Quality Assurance Senior Laboratory Technician
United Refineries limited
03.2002 - 07.2008
Trainee Lab Technician
Zesa Munyati Power Station
06.2000 - 12.2000
Master of Science - Chemistry
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Chemical Technology - CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Quality Assurance part 1 & 2 -
SAZ
ISO 17025:2005 LMS internal auditing -
SADCAS
SAP ERP MRC -
ANGLO
ISO 17025:2005 LMS System development and implementation -
SAZ
SAP ERP PM -
ANGLO
HND in Applied Chemical Technology -
BULAWAYO POLYTECHNIC
ND in Applied Chemical Technology -
BULAWAYO POLYTECHNIC
Otherdetails
03/26/1979, Married, English- I speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency, 66-058024 Z 66, 70488GM, AE297230
Cell
+447823978853
References
- Mr R Mapfumo, The Senior Chemist, Anglo American Unki platinum mines, P O Box 254, Shurugwi, +263 772 513 567, raison.mapfumo@angloamerican.com
- Mr M Gava, The Senior Chemist, Zimplats (Pvt) Ltd, P. Box 6380, Harare, +263 772513577, mcdomort.gava@zimplats.com
Hobbies and Interests
Soccer, snooker, reading, cycling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Professionaldetails
More than twenty years of diverse industrial experience at supervisory level coupled with hands on experience in fire assay, Process control, Sampling and sample preparation. In-depth knowledge and operation of the following instruments :( AAS, ICP-OES, UV-Vis, IR spectroscopy, and XRD.
Working knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 9001; ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems and a super user of CCLAS LIMS and a Technical Signatory for ISO 17025 for Unki lab.
Certification
Quality Assurance
Internal Auditing
ISO/IEC 17025 IMPLEMENTATION
TEAM BUILDING
Otherdetails
03/26/1979, Married, English- I speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency, 66-058024 Z 66, 70488GM, AE297230
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of ISO/IEC 17025.
- Documented and resolved low bias in results which led to acceptable results.
Cell
+447823978853
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchReferences
- Mr R Mapfumo, The Senior Chemist, Anglo American Unki platinum mines, P O Box 254, Shurugwi, +263 772 513 567, raison.mapfumo@angloamerican.com
- Mr M Gava, The Senior Chemist, Zimplats (Pvt) Ltd, P. Box 6380, Harare, +263 772513577, mcdomort.gava@zimplats.com
Software
MICROSOFT
SAP
Hobbies and Interests
Soccer, snooker, reading, cycling
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