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Work History
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Skills
Software
Certification
reading ,swimming
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Niyigena Theophile

Niyigena Theophile

Mining Engineering
Kigali

Summary

Dynamic Mining Engineer with proven expertise at Rwanda Mines Petroleum and Gas Board, very familiar with mining law and regulation furthermore environmental law I'm aware of it ,enhancing production through strategic planning and compliance with health and safety regulations. Environmental manager and risk assessment, I contributed to drafting critical mining safety standards . Adaptable and results-driven. i have key skills related to mining operations including blasting operations underground mining and surface operations

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Mining Engineer

Rwanda Mines Petroleum and Gas Board
Kigali , GASABO
11.2021 - Current
  • Responsibility and job description :
  • -To ensure the high level of compliance of mining/ quarries operators with mining law, regulations and health and safety standards in exploration and exploitation activities through adequate inspections;
  • - To provide technical support for all mineral/quarries exploitation operators
  • -To provide technical support to districts leaders for management of mines and quarries within their districts
  • -Conduct inquiries and investigations on mine/quarry accidents and incidents and report accordingly;
  • -To assess and mitigate any potential risk of health, safety, fraud, illegal mining and environment damage;
  • -To monitor and ensure the compliance with procedures for implementing the mineral traceability scheme in Rwanda
  • - Certify the legitimate source of minerals;
  • -To ensure a good management of Employer's assets (Computer, camera, scanner, GPS et
  • - To submit weekly and monthly reports or any urgent information to the supervisor;
  • Key achievement:
  • -I Used ArcGIS to map critical biodiversity areas and buffer zones for mining sites.
  • -I used ArcGIS to monitor impact of mining on land and environment in general
  • -Provide technical support to mining companies to ensure operational efficiency.
  • -Monitor compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
  • -Oversee human rights standards, health, and safety protocols for mineworkers.
  • -Support traceability measures for mineral exports.
  • - i have been able to collaborate with district leaders in management of quarries by setting criteria's to comply before getting quarry license

Mining Engineer

SEMIRWA LTD
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • I worked as Mining Engineer and i managed to achieve the following
  • -Directed and provided technical support to mining operations to enhance production.
  • -Developed and executed mining plans and geological surveys.
  • -Implemented health and safety measures for employees.
  • and my responsibility was classified as follow
  • - coordinating all mining operations
  • providing technical support to ,mining operation through long term planning
  • -Managing and mitigating environmental harm

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Studies

UNILAK
Kigali
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering

University of Rwanda
RWANDA
04.2001 -

Skills

Underground mining

Software

ArcGIS

Certification

GIS for climate action Certificate ,Provided by ESRI

reading ,swimming

 i like reading books especially in area of interest to my career ,therefore  after all i like swimming for proper relaxation

Timeline

GIS for climate action Certificate ,Provided by ESRI

04-2025

Health and safety certificate ,provided by KNIGHT

04-2025

Mining Engineer

Rwanda Mines Petroleum and Gas Board
11.2021 - Current

Mining Engineer

SEMIRWA LTD
01.2020 - 11.2021

Master of Science - Environmental Studies

UNILAK
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering

University of Rwanda
04.2001 -

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