Electrical Engineer with a strong track record in commissioning high-voltage substations and motor control centers. Demonstrates a commitment to safety and system efficiency through effective troubleshooting and proactive maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMISSIONING, ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
KANSANSHI MINING PROJECTS LTD, FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LIMITED
09.2024 - Current
KANSANSHI SULPHIDE 3 (S3) PROCESS PLANT EXPANSION
Commissioned 33kV substation equipment which includes vacuum/SF6 circuit breakers, measuring transformers and protection relays.
Commissioned 33kV substation auxiliaries which include fire system, lighting, socket outlets, battery banks, process control cubicles, Un-interrupted power supplies and more.
Commissioned 6.6kV substations for various parts of process which include crushing, conveyor transfer system, mills, flotation, thickeners and water booster areas with auxiliaries.
Commissioned 33kV/6.6kV/0.525kV power transformers feeding and taking off from these substations.
Commissioned motor control centers in substations which consist of direct-online with SIMOCODEs and variable speed drive starters.
Commissioned motors used in the areas mentioned above.
KANSANSHI SMELTER EXPANSION
Commissioned 6.6kV extension substation for oxygen plant expansion (switchboard relays, VTs, CTs, power transformers and auxiliaries).
Commissioned two main air compressor motors (5475kW) with autotransformer (6300kVA) starters for oxygen plant expansion.
Commissioned air blowers, fans and pumps for new oxygen cold box.
Commissioned four condensate pump stations for sulfide gas transfer pipe.
Commissioned multiple motor control centers, integrating DOL (SIMOCODE), variable speed drives (LV and MV), and soft starters for optimized equipment performance.
KANSANSHI ACID PLANT 5 UPGRADE PROJECT
Commissioned 6.6kV substation equipment (Relays, measuring and power transformers and MCC) and auxiliaries (fire system, lighting, battery banks, UPS, sockets and related systems).
Commissioned main air compressor, air blowers, water and oil pumps for various systems.
Commissioned a lot of VSDs (ABB, Danfoss and siemens) and soft starters (siemens).
KANSANSHI MAIN PROCESS REAGENT PLANT UPGRADE
Commissioned a 525V substation equipment which include MCC, VSDs and auxiliaries.
Commissioned a number of fans, air blowers and pumps used in various processes.
MINING EXPANSION
Commissioned a number of 6.6kV mobile substations meant to feed drill rigs.
Commissioned a number of reclosers for line sectioning and feeding mining equipment.
MUNJILI GOLD PLANT
Commissioned a 6.6kV/0.525kV substation equipment.
Commissioned three containerized substations for a scrubber and two mils.
Facilitated commissioning of pumps and fans to improve system functionality.
Commissioned specialized systems like material samplers and dosing pumps.
Commissioned two geared mills.
KYAPAMO AGGREGATE CRUSHER(400T/H) PROJECT
Commissioned a containerized substation and control room.
Commissioned a jaw crusher serving as a primary crushing point for road stones.
Commissioned two cone crushers with auxiliaries serving as secondary and tertiary crushers.
Commissioned a multipoint screen for stone size selection.
Commissioned a series of conveyor belts to facilitate stone transfers.
Commissioned fans, pumps and hydraulic units for various units.
OTHER PROJECTS
Commissioned two heavy duty vehicle automated wash bays.
Commissioned overhead cranes and pumps for a new heavy duty vehicles workshop.
Commissioned 4 atlascopco compressors for instrument compressed air.
And many other related services.
Performed maintenance on electrical systems to uphold safety standards.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)
UNIVERSAL MINING AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
12.2022 - 09.2024
Coordinated planning, design, and installation tasks for new plant equipment.
Installed, tested, and maintained electrical equipment such as motors (and starters), generators, and transformers.
Supported design and modification of electrical systems for iron ore processing operations (direct-reduction process).
Provided technical support during installation and maintenance of various plant systems.
Maintained four 10-tonne, 29m span electromech EOT overhead cranes, ensuring over 85% monthly availability.
Maintained a fleet of fully automated, semi-automatic, and manual conveyor transfer stations and kept monthly availability above 85%.
Maintained electro-precipitator equipment in a gasification plant.
Maintained fans and pumps across plant.
Installed and maintained various VFDs across the plant.
Applied preventive inspection/maintenance procedures for installed equipment in line with manufacturer specifications.
Performed root-cause analysis to identify faults and resolve issues, enhancing system reliability.
Coordinated staffing assignments to ensure efficient operations in department.
PART-TIME ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TUTOR
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
08.2022 - 11.2022
Tutored students in engineering courses, fostering understanding and application of concepts in Introduction to IT, Electrical Machines, Digital Electronics, and related subjects.
Assisted in conducting lab experiments and facilitating exam sessions to enhance hands-on learning experience.
Evaluated student work to gauge comprehension of course material, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER GRADUATE TRAINEE
CITY POWER LIMITED
03.2022 - 07.2022
Collaborated on 10 MW solar farm design for settlement sites using PVSyst, supporting sustainable energy initiatives.
Utilized PVsyst software to design solar systems for projects.
Contributed to planning and design of power grid system for Choma and Lusaka Collins Mutual settlement sites, enhancing electrical infrastructure..
Developed house wiring system designs and schematic diagrams for Choma and Lusaka Collins Mutual settlement sites, ensuring safety and compliance.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER INTERN
IHS TOWERS ZAMBIA
12.2020 - 05.2021
Serviced backup power equipment (generator, battery bank, solar panels) to guarantee on-demand availability.
Coordinated with ZESCO for timely fault resolution, minimizing downtime.
Managed power availability at network tower sites, ensuring uninterrupted service.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER INTERN
MINISTRY OF WORKS AND SUPPLY
Lusaka
12.2019 - 02.2020
Assisted with electrical infrastructure design in AutoCAD for building systems, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems, verifying compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
Prepared circuit layouts for new electrical systems and components.
Evaluated government building plans for compliance with codes and standards, contributing to project approvals.
Education
CERTIFICATE - VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES WIRING, SETUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING
UDEMY ACADEMY
Lusaka
09-2024
CERTIFICATE - LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
WATSON TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Lusaka
10-2022
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA, GREAT EAST ROAD CAMPUS
LUSAKA
04-2022
GRADE 12 SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
CHOMA DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Choma
12-2014
Skills
Equipment commissioning
Electrical design
Equipment maintenance
Troubleshooting equipment
Technical assistance
Regulatory compliance
Project scheduling
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1995-08-28
Gender: Male
Nationality: Zambian
Driving License: Have a driving license (class C1)
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Christian, Seventh-day Adventist Church
ID Type: NRC Number
ID Number: 336823/73/1
Certification
33 kV switching authorization certificate - MSD
Passport - GRZ
Certificate of Membership - Engineering Institute of Zambia
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
Mother tongue: Tonga (fluent speaking and writing), Official language: English (fluent speaking and writing), Others: Street Nyanja – average speaking, Bemba – Able to communicate (speaking only)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND CERTIFICATION
Participated in 2024 KAIZEN projects competitions in a team called King innovators and was awarded with a silver award.
Received an outstanding performance award from Kansanshi Mining Plc(FQML) during 2025 labor day celebration.
Affiliations
Served as the information and publicity secretary of the University of Zambia Engineering Society (UZES) executive from October 2019 to April 2021.
Served as UZES electoral commissioner twice, during the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 academic years.
Served as a senior in charge (supervisor) engineer for the DRI electrical team at Universal Mining and Chemical Industries Limited.
Timeline
COMMISSIONING, ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
KANSANSHI MINING PROJECTS LTD, FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LIMITED
09.2024 - Current
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)
UNIVERSAL MINING AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
12.2022 - 09.2024
PART-TIME ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TUTOR
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
08.2022 - 11.2022
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER GRADUATE TRAINEE
CITY POWER LIMITED
03.2022 - 07.2022
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER INTERN
IHS TOWERS ZAMBIA
12.2020 - 05.2021
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER INTERN
MINISTRY OF WORKS AND SUPPLY
12.2019 - 02.2020
CERTIFICATE - VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES WIRING, SETUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING