Dalitso Mumba

Section Engineer: Job accountabilities

• Developed project schedules, scopes, and BOQs.
• Developed a risk management matrix and introduced mitigation measures.
• Implemented appropriate fiscal and financial project control measures.
• Executed commissioning tests on electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
• Designed and coordinated process plant electrical switching sequences.
• Conducted safety and quality tests on electrical projects.
• Created performance-based reports on projects involving low, medium, and high voltage.
• Reviewed and made improvements to standard operating procedures and standard maintenance procedures, resulting in continuous electric power availability for process plants.
• Managed the utilization and availability of overhead lines and related electrical equipment up to 33 kV.
• Monitored and evaluated contractual agreements between KCM and its business partners.
• Ensured prompt creation and executed maintenance schedules to deliver dependable, high-quality electricity to customers.
• Provided strategic project leadership and performed stakeholder engagement.
• Performed failure mode effect analysis and root cause analysis, updated risk matrix, and developed standard operating procedures.
• Updated maintenance planning procedures in accordance with maintenance best practices while working with MMS Planner
• Installed, tested, verified, repaired, and commissioned electrical circuits and equipment,
• Carry out visible felt leadership (VFLs) and inspection on works being carried out, thereby reducing accidents and incidents.
• Developed power distribution electric schematics for process plants.
• Established and reviewed key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge the effectiveness of maintenance on equipment.

Training accountabilities towards:

employees and vacation students

• Coordinated and conducted in-house sensitization and training, thus closing knowledge gaps by meeting the required engineering training and development needs of new employees and vacation students.
• Coordinated statutory compliance and quality requirements according to ISO 45001 standards.
• Identified, recommended, and met sectional and vacation student training needs in coordination with education, training, and development officer (ETDO)
• Developed relevant procedures and engaged in knowledge transfer through safety meetings and technical discussions.
• Coordinated and updated employees on new and revised regulations and procedures.

• Provided timely and reliable on-training activities to assist in improving workshop performance goals.
• Assessed, evaluated, and managed motor rewind shop business partner Galaxy Engineering operations.
• Ensured prompt acquisition of equipment and materials needed for best service delivery and reduced material waste by conducting routine audits on all materials booked out for use.
• Managed and repaired motors with nominal rating of up to 1.3 MW.
• Managed process plant demands on workshop services
• Repaired oil filtration machine, allowing for 2100 liters of oil to be recycled per day.
• Performed change management on modified circuits and record-keeping.
• Curated standard operating procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
• Presented project schedules and status updates to customers and expressed concerns.
• Coordinated subcontractors and consultants to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Developed cost estimates and project specifications.
• Reviewed and approved weekly, monthly, and 52-weekly maintenance schedules.
• Curated cost-saving initiatives by promoting in-house projects.
• coordinated first aid training for workshop employees.

• Asset Optimization: Project Brave
• Estimated CAPEX by identifying major equipment along with its purchasing costs and payback period.
• Established costs for services and equipment hire by benchmarking with competitors
• Performed feasibility study for equipment hire.
• Generated cost analysis reports
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging problems and situations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from inception to completion.
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Managed time efficiently and completed all tasks within schedule.

• Participating in safety drills.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols, and processes.
• Achieved 100% quality compliance by streamlining and monitoring quality program's to relieve past-due compliance activities.
• Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote company culture.
• Monitored shift changes, upheld successful operations strategies, and maximized business success.