ACHILLE KAMANDA DJUBA

HSE Advisor / Safety Professional

Kolwezi, CD.

About

Highly accomplished HSE Advisor and Electromechanical Engineer with 11+ years of progressive experience in the mining and engineering sector, specializing in driving robust occupational health and safety programs. Proven expertise in critical risk management, incident investigation (ICAM), and implementing ISO 45001-compliant HSE management systems, significantly enhancing operational safety and compliance. A certified NEBOSH International Diploma holder and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, committed to fostering continuous improvement and safeguarding personnel, assets, and the environment.

Work

GLENCORE / KAMOTO COPPER COMPANY (KCC)

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HSE Advisor

Kolwezi, DRC, Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

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Summary

Led comprehensive health, safety, and environmental initiatives, providing expert guidance and implementing robust management systems to ensure compliance and foster a proactive safety culture across mining and engineering operations.

Highlights

Provided strategic HSE leadership and expert safety advice to operational, maintenance, engineering, and project teams, fostering a strong safety culture and contributing to a 15% reduction in minor incidents.

Executed comprehensive workplace inspections, safety audits, and field-based HSE assurance activities, identifying critical hazards and ensuring compliance across multiple large-scale sites.

Facilitated and reviewed over 50 Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA/JSA), and task risk assessments, systematically reducing operational risks and improving safety protocols.

Ensured stringent compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and high-risk work requirements, preventing an estimated 20+ potential safety breaches annually.

Led and participated in numerous incident investigations using ICAM methodology, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions that reduced recurrence by 25%.

Managed and monitored over 100 HSE corrective actions via Enablon, ensuring timely closure and sustained safety improvements across departments.

Conducted over 75 Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) engagements and safety coaching sessions, significantly improving workforce safety awareness and adherence to protocols by 20%.

Strengthened field-based verification processes for critical safety controls, reducing major incident potential by an estimated 10% and ensuring robust HSE compliance across mining, processing, and engineering activities.

GLENCORE / KAMOTO COPPER COMPANY (KCC)

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Senior Planner

Kolwezi, DRC, Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

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Summary

Coordinated critical planning activities for mining and engineering operations, ensuring efficient resource allocation, project progression, and adherence to technical and quality standards.

Highlights

Coordinated complex planning activities for multiple mining and engineering operations, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines for initiatives valued at over $10M.

Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, maintenance, and operations, to streamline project and operational activities, improving cross-functional efficiency by 10%.

Verified materials, equipment, and technical requirements against specifications for projects, ensuring 98% adherence to quality and safety standards and minimizing project rework.

Monitored project progress, quality requirements, and deliverables for over 15 key projects, consistently ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.

Proactively identified and mitigated over 30 operational and project risks, coordinating corrective actions that prevented potential delays and cost overruns, saving an estimated $500K.

Prepared comprehensive technical reports, planning documentation, and progress updates, facilitating informed decision-making for senior management and stakeholders.

METALKOL / ERG DRC

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Project Engineer

Kolwezi, DRC, Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

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Summary

Supported engineering and project execution activities within a mining environment, ensuring technical, quality, and safety compliance for various initiatives.

Highlights

Supported engineering and project execution activities within a dynamic mining environment, contributing to the successful delivery of multiple critical infrastructure projects.

Coordinated multidisciplinary engineering activities and managed contractors for various projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and safety standards.

Actively participated in project planning, technical reviews, and risk identification, contributing to a significant reduction in project-related risks by 15%.

Monitored project execution against stringent technical, quality, and safety requirements, ensuring high levels of compliance and adherence to specifications.

Prepared detailed technical documentation and project progress reports, providing clear updates to stakeholders and facilitating effective project oversight.

Supported the safe execution of engineering and construction activities, contributing to a positive safety record on site and minimizing incidents.

Education

ISTA – Kolwezi

Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the)
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Degree Electromechanical Engineering

Languages

English

French

Swahili

Certificates

OSHA 132-H International Health & Safety Professional Certification

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

QHSE Manager / QHSE Management Certification

NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

SHEilds

Higher Certificate in QHSE

CERTENOMES – Morocco

ICAM Investigation / Lead Investigator Training

Safety Wise Australia

Skills

HSE Leadership

Field-based HSE leadership, Safety Leadership, Visible Felt Leadership (VFL), Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), Fatal Hazard Protocols (FHP), Safety Coaching, Toolbox Talks, Workforce Engagement.

Risk Management

Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessment, Critical Controls, High-Risk Work Management, Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Work at Height, Hot Work, Lifting Operations, Confined Space, Mobile Equipment, Traffic Management, Risk Control Verification.

Incident Management

ICAM Investigation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PEEPO, Enablon, Corrective Actions, Incident Investigation.

Management Systems

ISO 45001, HSE Auditing, Compliance Assurance, Contractor Management, HSE Management Systems.

Engineering & Operations

Mining and Metals Industry Experience, Electromechanical Engineering, Technical Background, Project Execution, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement.

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Strong analytical skills, Problem-solving, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking.

Collaboration & Communication

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management.

Project Management

Project Planning, Project Execution, PMP Training.