Henry Shigwedha

A vibrant, self-motivated individual that pays great attention to detail, with experience as a Laboratory operator. I possess strong analytic & problem-solving skills. With the ability to learn fast and make well thought decisions.

Excellent

Interpersonal & Communication skills. Seeking to secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my experience, knowledge & skills.

Laboratory operator at MSALABS NAMIBIA (2025-01 – Present)

• Effectively use LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Perform wet chemistry analysis
• Complete gold analysis for gold by instrument or gravimetric techniques.
• Conduct fire Assay process.
• Ensure effective sample preparation (crushing, pulping, fluxing and fusion).
• Check the availability of equipment
• Housekeeping
• Documentation
• Safety compliance
• Assist the Senior chemist with delegating of task
• Comply with company code of conduct

Laboratory operator at MSALABS NAMIBIA (2016-11 – 2024-01)

• To conduct routine and non-routine analysis on plant and mining sample as per standard operating procedure.
• Ensure effective sample preparation of plant (filtration, drying and pulping) and mining sample (crushing, pulping, fluxing and fusion).
• Effectively use LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Ensure Excellent housekeeping in the Laboratory.
• Complete gold analysis for gold by instrument or gravimetric techniques.
• Prepare standard for the calibration of instruments for analysis.
• Perform wet chemistry analysis.

Soldier at Ministry of Defense (2014-06 – 2016-10)

• Guard and protect army properties.
• Control the movement of personnel and cars in and out of the base.
• Maintain proper hygiene of the base.

Assistant Boilermaker/welder at Surecast mining and Construction (2013-03 – 2013-05)

• Assist in all welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair
• Maintain and clean work place at highest acceptable standard
• Ensure implementation of safety and health policies in line with the company policy and legislation

General Worker at Foma Trading CC (2010-01 – 2012-11)

• Cleaning of the construction site
• Help prepare construction site for site inspection.
• Helping with setting up of scaffolding.

Diploma in Boilermaker and Welding – Namibia Institute of Mining and technology (2012 – 2015)

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate in Grade 12 – Erundu Secondary School (2009)