Ermek Zhumakanov was born in the settlement of Akbulak, which is located near Oskemen. His father was a bus fleet driver, and his mother worked as an x-ray technician at the hospital. He received higher education at D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University with a degree in industrial thermal power engineering. In 2007, Ermek Zhumakanov did an internship at AltayEnergoNaladka LLP, where he continued working, and two years later became an engineer. In 2013, he was appointed the director of the organization, and in 2014, he decided to send a CV to Kazakhmys, where he occupied the position in the project management center at the department of technical development. “Of course, there were difficulties, but they all can be overcome. Now my job duties include: control of the main and auxiliary shops from the supply to the production of power, correct operation and organization of work. I like my job: we have a great team environment, coordinated work, and trust-based relationships between the employees and the management.Every day at 7:10 a.m. I make a walk down with the shift foremen and work out the plan for the current day. At 8:30 a.m. I conduct a teleconference with the main shops on the plans for the day, monitor the work on industrial safety, and control the warehouse stock. How to make everything in time? You should take a practical view of all problems and solve them calmly” In his free time, Ermek Zhumakanov likes football, fishing, and outdoor recreation. When he has a little more free time than usual, he analyzes football matches and discusses them with friends and colleagues. Advice from Ermek Zhumakanov for those who start working in Kazakhmys and want to become a successful employee of the corporation: “Do your best from the first days, learn every minute. Be honest with yourself, and don't be afraid of responsibility. Remember that to achieve the goal, you should keep going forward! Don’t be lazy! Set big goals for yourself, be versatile and mobile, fulfill your potential to the full extent, and don’t put yourselves in a framework!” A source: nur.kz