IBRAHIM JOHN MWAKYUSA
LYCOPODIUM MINERALS – NYANZAGA GOLD MINE
Dar es Salaam
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP) Supervisor directing HDPE pipeline installation and butt fusion, structural steel erection, and process plant construction at mine sites. Coordinates crews, contractors, and cross-discipline work to keep site activities safe, aligned to project requirements, and on schedule. Monitors installation quality and progress across water, slurry, decant, and service pipelines.
Work History
Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP) Supervisor
4 Months- Responsible for supervising SMP activities associated with pipeline, structural steel and process plant construction works.
- Key Responsibilities & Projects
- Supervise the 13 km PN12.5, 560 mm HDPE pipeline butt-fusion project from Lake Victoria to the Process Plant.
- Supervise the 4 km PN6, 560 mm HDPE slurry pipeline butt-fusion project from the Process Plant to the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF).
- Supervise the 4 km PN8, 560 mm HDPE decant pipeline from the TSF to the Process Plant.
- Supervise installation of buried HDPE service pipelines around the Process Plant and Process Plant buildings.
- Supervise general structural steel erection works from the Crusher area to the Process Plant.
- Coordinate site activities, work crews and contractors to ensure works are executed safely and according to project requirements.
- Monitor installation quality and progress of mechanical and piping works.
- Support coordination between construction teams and other project disciplines.
Head Pumps Technician
10 Months- Key Responsibilities
- Installed and commissioned domestic water pumps.
- Installed and maintained 250 GPM and 500 GPM fire pumps.
- Performed general plumbing installation, maintenance and repairs.
- Installed water-pump control panels and associated equipment.
- Conducted pump inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Supported water-system installation and maintenance activities.
Worked as Underground Pump Fitter Mechanic & Acting Underground Fixed Plant Supervisor – Open Pit & Underground Dewatering
4 Years 9 Months- Key Responsibilities
- Conducted daily inspection, servicing and maintenance of underground dewatering pumps, including Mono, Striker, Warman and Stomper pumps.
- Maintained surface pumping systems including XH150, XH200 and XH300 Sykes pumps and Global Pumps.
- Maintained 90 kW submersible pumps and 200 DWU Warman pumps.
- Serviced and maintained CAT C13, C15, C27 and C32 diesel engines.
- Maintained open-pit dewatering systems, including XH200 and XH300 Sykes pumps, Global Pumps and 90 kW submersible pumps.
- Performed troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on pumping systems.
- Served as Acting Underground Fixed Plant Supervisor, coordinating maintenance activities and personnel.
- Supported safe and reliable operation of underground and open-pit dewatering systems.
Worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Supervisor
6 Years- Career Promotions at Shanta Mining;
- From Senior Engineering Plumber to Estate Engineering Supervisor
- From Estate Engineering Supervisor to Senior Mechanical Engineering Supervisor
- Transferred to Process Plant as Senior Mechanical Supervisor
- Key Responsibilities
- Supervised construction and upgrading of mine camp buildings and accommodation facilities.
- Managed and maintained surface and underground water infrastructure.
- Installed, maintained and repaired borehole pumps and tailings-line systems.
- Managed sewage systems and potable water treatment facilities.
- Supported community development projects involving water infrastructure and buildings.
- Supervised mechanical and civil site projects, including power lines, roads and HDPE pipelines.
- Managed dewatering systems for underground and open-pit mining operations.
- Supervised civil and mechanical contractors working on site.
- Coordinated maintenance, construction and engineering activities to meet operational requirements.
- Provided technical supervision and guidance to maintenance and construction teams.
Worked as a Senior Process Plant Plumber / Mechanical Fitter under Lycopodium Minerals Company
10 Years 9 Months- Key Responsibilities
- Performed daily plumbing works around the Process Plant and workers' camp.
- Supervised borehole maintenance and repair activities throughout the mine site.
- Supervised sewage systems and related infrastructure.
- Operated and maintained Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant and sand filtration systems.
- Supervised concrete batch plant during Ball Mill and SAG Mill upgrade projects.
- Supervised a team of 18 personnel during HDPE pipeline installation for Tailings Dam #2, a 6 km project.
- Performed plumbing and HDPE pipeline works involving water, air, LPG and oxygen pipelines within and around the Process Plant.
- Installed and maintained borehole water pumps ranging from 22 kW to 37 kW.
- Operated and maintained Reverse Osmosis and AMIAD sand filtration units.
- Supervised sewage systems and treatment plants in coordination with the Environment Department.
Worked as a Batch Plant & Piping Supervisor – Construction of Gold Plant under Lycopodium Minerals company
3 Years- Key Responsibilities
- Oversaw concrete batching operations for construction projects and HDPE pipeline works.
- Performed poly welding on 280 mm HDPE pipelines, including a 14 km project from River Mara to Experts Camp.
- Supervised a 21-person crew working on Ball/SAG Mill foundations, CIL slabs, tanks and crusher foundations.
- Supported Ball and SAG Mill rubber lining installation works.
- Coordinated site activities and workforce to support construction schedules and project requirements.
- Monitored batching operations and construction materials to maintain consistent work quality.
Education
Diploma - Computing & Information Technology
CISCO Networking Academy Course
Certificate - Computing & Information Technology (CIT)
Plumber Trade Test Grade One
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
O-Level Education
Primary Education
Skills
Structural
Mechanical & Piping (SMP) Supervision
HDPE pipeline installation & butt fusion
Mechanical maintenance & repairs
Underground & open-pit dewatering
Pump installation
maintenance & troubleshooting
Process plant mechanical supervision
Structural steel erection
Water infrastructure maintenance
Sewage treatment systems
Preventive maintenance planning
Certification
- CISCO Networking Academy Course
- International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Management Skills for Maintenance Supervisors – EHI Pty, South Africa
- Project Management Course
- HDPE poly welding training – PRASCO Ltd, Dar es Salaam
- HDPE poly welding and Tails Dam construction – Kitwe Zambia
- HDPE pipeline installation and butt fusion – Kitwe Zambia
Timeline
Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP) Supervisor
LYCOPODIUM MINERALS – NYANZAGA GOLD MINE
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Head Pumps Technician
RENI INTERNATIONAL – DAR ES SALAAM
05.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Worked as Underground Pump Fitter Mechanic & Acting Underground Fixed Plant Supervisor – Open Pit & Underground Dewatering
BARRICK NORTH MARA - TARIME
06.2020 - 03.2025Read More
Worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Supervisor
SHANTA MINING – CHUNYA MBEYA
01.2013 - 01.2019Read More
Worked as a Senior Process Plant Plumber / Mechanical Fitter under Lycopodium Minerals Company
RESOLUTE MINING LIMITED – NZEGA, TABORA;
01.2003 - 10.2013Read More
Worked as a Batch Plant & Piping Supervisor – Construction of Gold Plant under Lycopodium Minerals company
NOREMCO CIVIL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY – NORTH MARA;
01.1999 - 01.2002Read More
Katandala Primary School
Primary Education
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Mazwi Secondary School
O-Level Education
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UCC – Dar es Salaam
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
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VETA – Mwanza
Plumber Trade Test Grade One
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University of Dar es Salaam
Certificate from Computing & Information Technology (CIT)
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UCC – Azikiwe Branch
CISCO Networking Academy Course
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University of Dar es Salaam
Diploma from Computing & Information Technology
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