CHARLES KUNDA
Chingola,Zambia
Summary
Experienced electrician with a strong background in preventive maintenance and repair of electrical systems. Adept at planning and executing electrical installations in compliance with specifications. Proven track record of safely working at heights to manage electrical equipment and lighting. Committed to continuous learning and fostering positive working relationships with colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Acting shift foreman electrician
HANHE INDUSTRY ZAMBIA (KCM)
Chililabombwe, Zambia
03.2025 - Current
- Assigned daily tasks and ensured work was completed efficiently and on schedule
- Supervised and coordinated a team of electricians on site.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Have full knowledge in installation and wiring electrical motors, rig boxes, service panels and circuit breakers both underground and surface.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures.
- Worked on various motors and dewatering pumps underground mining and surface.
- Followed schematics to confirm job specifications and plan installation layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters
- Skilled in troubleshooting on various electrical systems.
Artisan Electrician
JCHX-MMS (KCM)
Chililabombwe
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to all local codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Read blueprints and schematics to properly install light fixtures and other electrical system parts.
- Inspected and tested electrical systems, demonstrating safety to avoid electrical danger.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment, including testing circuits and replacing parts as needed.
- Followed schematics to confirm job specifications and plan installation layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical motors, rig boxes, service panels and circuit breakers both underground and surface.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures.
- Worked on various motors and pumps such as 135kw, 90kw, 37kw and1Skw on underground mining and surface
Pump fitter
JCHX-MMS (KCM PROJECT)
Chililabombwe , Zambia
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with foreman and crew to complete jobs on time while meeting specific work quality.
- Maintained clean work area at all times by following safety procedures.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and hammers for assembly purposes.
- Used hydraulic presses and jacks for heavy lifting tasks during installation processes.
- Repaired and maintained pumps, valves, piping systems, boilers, heat exchangers.
- Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones using hoists or cranes.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Worked on various pumps such as 135kw, 90kw, 37kw 15kw and other centrifugal pumps on underground and surface.
- Dismantling and assembling of various motors for fans and pumps for troubleshooting purposes and repair such as mechanical seals replacement, bearing replacement, suction covers, diffusers impellers and oils.
Trainee Electrician
Konkola Copper Mine-(KCM)
Chingola nchanga, Zambia
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Installation and maintenance of power transformers
- Basic exposure to SCADA systems for monitoring plant equipment and operational parameters in real-time.
- Basic understanding of reliability methodologies such as RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
- Monitored and recorded daily consumption data to ensure system efficiency and compliance with maximum demand limits.
- Maintenance and repair of induction motors and their respective starter panels Installation of discharge lamps Maintenance of substations and respective switchgear
- Maintenance of conveyors belt
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of team, while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Built relationships with supervisors and team members to increase work productivity.
- Assisted in testing, calibrating, and reporting of energy meters and control systems within substations.
- Rotated positions to understand various department processes and goals.
- Performed fieldwork assignments and visited various store locations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and achieve training objectives.
- Completed on-job training sessions and demonstrated learned skills to supervisors
Multi-Position Store Man & Data
MMS
Chambishi, Zambia
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Able to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher etc.
- Drawing spares from main house
- Ensure adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock records and maintain inventory control
- Issuing spares and updating excel database and to make sure that people getting spare for them Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies; report those to superiors for further actions and record keeping
- Monitoring incoming, outgoing and available spares
- Ensure that store is kept clean and organized
- Doing inventory in stores
- Able to read size of objects: bolts, washers, nuts, tapers, etc. Using venire caliper
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to data entry processes.
- Completed database updates to record required information
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Technical College
NdolaCertification - Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Don Bosco technical college
ChingolaGrade Nine Certificate - undefined
Kasala Primary School
ChingolaGrade Twelve Certificate - General education
Chingola Secondary School
Chingola12-2014
Skills
- Digital literacy
- flexibility
- problem resolution
- Analytical thinking
- relationship management
- Root cause Analysis
- Safety compliance
- HVAC systems understanding
- Wiring diagrams interpretation
- Punctuality and reliability
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Affiliations
- ENGINEERING INSTITUTE OF ZAMBIA (EIZ)
- DRIVING LICENCE
Timeline
Acting shift foreman electrician
HANHE INDUSTRY ZAMBIA (KCM)
03.2025 - Current
Artisan Electrician
JCHX-MMS (KCM)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Pump fitter
JCHX-MMS (KCM PROJECT)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Trainee Electrician
Konkola Copper Mine-(KCM)
02.2018 - 08.2018
Multi-Position Store Man & Data
MMS
01.2015 - 12.2016
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Technical College
Certification - Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Don Bosco technical college
Grade Nine Certificate - undefined
Kasala Primary School
Grade Twelve Certificate - General education
Chingola Secondary School