Elijah Saisha
Mufulira
Summary
Reliable Mechanical Engineer comfortable designing novel systems or retrofitting components into existing frameworks. Provides hands-on guidance from design phase to post-installation support. Offers comprehensive support to customers during all portions of engineering and operation. Committed to providing top-notch and accurate work with excellent eye for detail. Consistently commended for managing stringent deadlines and under-budget project completion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Suppression Technician
First Quantum Trident Limited (FQM)
07.2023 - Current
- Installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems on machines.
- Completed complex troubleshooting tasks, identifying the root cause of malfunctions in fire suppression systems.
- Spearheaded the implementation of optimized maintenance strategies to enhance departmental efficiency and resource utilization
- Conducted comprehensive predictive maintenance and condition monitoring, encompassing oil analysis, magnetic particle inspection, and ultrasound wear assessments across a diverse machinery fleet, including Wheel Dozers, Field Dozers, and Truck Dozers
- Collaborated in the development of precision preventive maintenance sheets for prominent equipment models, such as Epiroc D65, PIT Vipers, and CAT MD6640 Rotary Drills
- Employed advanced failure analysis techniques, including fault tree analysis, to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within drill rig operations.
Site Engineer/HSE Officer
Hydrokarst Group E
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Site coordination, quality assurance, maintenance, coordination of grouting activities, workshop coordination,
- Developed comprehensive project plans outlining objectives, scope of work, scheduling timelines, budget allocations, quality control measures, and risk management strategies.
- Ensure that safety and health is prioritized among workers.
- Managed on-site resources effectively, including personnel allocation, equipment utilization, and material storage to ensure smooth project progression with minimal downtime.
Maintenance Engineer
Reliant Mining Construction Ltd (RMC)
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintenance of equipment, engineering analyses, PM development, maintenance records, condition monitoring, etc.
- Conducting engineering analyses and performing computer-related functions such as drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations for asset optimizations and continuous improvement
- Developing PMs that are credible and provide reliability based on manufacturer data, time-based data, and breakdown data
- Implementation of analytical skills and knowledge of reliability and improvement concepts such as DMAIC, RCA, FMEA, RCM, and LEAN methodologies
- Analyzing equipment and performance to assess reliability, maintainability, and availability
- Developing maintenance Procedures, Standards, and Specifications focused on sustaining a reliability-Culture
- Ensuring the sustainability of the condition monitoring techniques is implemented
Site Engineer/Project Manager
Sonlack General Contractors
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Civil and mechanical installation, supervision, engineering specifications, issue resolution, etc.
Assistant Catalyst Specialist
Dickinson Zambia Limited, Chambeshi Copper Smelten (CCS)
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Catalyst screening, design implementation, valve and vibrator maintenance, etc.
Mechanical Planner Intern
EC Mining Limited
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Stripping and assessment reports, CAD design, repair supervision, project planning, etc.
Intern
Mopani Copper Mines Limited, Mufulira Mine Shaft
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Machine maintenance, component manufacturing, rehabilitation, fabrication, etc.
Sales Agent
Tenta Supplies Limited, ZESCO
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Electrical token supply, project coordination, business relationship management, financial control, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -
The Copper-belt University, Kitwe, Riverside Campus
01.2020
'O' Level School Certificate in General Education -
David Kaunda National Technical School
01.2013
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machine Testing
- On-site Inspections
- System Design
- Technical Data Analysis
- CAD Drawing Interpretation
- Ultrasound Inspection
- Fault Tree Analysis
- Project Management
- Oil analysis
- Maintenance Planning
- Reliability Engineering
Certification
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for Production and Quality Systems, Alison, 06/2023
- Rigging and Lifting: Equipment and Devices, Alison, 06/2023
- HP LIFE online course in Effective Leadership, HP LIFE, 05/2023
- HP LIFE online course in Presenting Data, HP LIFE, 05/2023
- HP LIFE online course in Business Email, HP LIFE, 05/2023
- Mechanical Engineering – Internal Combustion Engine Basics, Alison, 05/2023
- HP LIFE online course in The Art of Sales: Fundamentals of selling, HP LIFE, 05/2023
Affiliations
Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)-Associate Engineer
Languages
English
Bemba
Nyanja
Personal Information
Title: Mechanical Engineer
References
- Mr. Dairous Kaleleka, Group Sales Director, EC Mining Limited, +260 966 111 026, dairous@ecmining.com
- Mr Rodgers Mwale, Section Engineer, Mopani Copper Mines, Mufulira Mine Site, +260 977 746 095, Rodgers.mwale@mopani.com
- Mr Cyril Bleton, Project Director, Hydrokarst Group E, +33 6 86 55 9910, c.bleton@hydrokarst.fr
Projects
Site Engineer/HSE Officer, Hydrokarst Group E, Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project(KDRP), Siavonga, 08/2022 - 04/2023 Site Coordination, Portal frame maintenance follow-ups., Coordinating the preparations of 11-35T/ each Needle beams (preparations involves welding, mechanical sealing, grinding, design modifications), Quality assurance that the preparations/installations are in line with the drawings., Carrying out of complex lifting plans and schedules., Carrying out of regular water leakage tests on the cofferdam to see if they are to the desired standards., Carrying out of regular corrective, preventing and break down maintenance of Grindex Type H pumps inside the sluices., Coordinate and assist in underwater mechanical works., Regular Needle-Needle beam distance measurements with corresponding Kariba water level rise and drops., Coordination of grouting activities by the dam plunge pool rock fault zone., General mechanical workshop coordination and supervision. EHS Officer, Ensure that safety and health is prioritized among workers., Carrying out of regular tool box and safety meetings trainings for workers, Carrying out of regular site inspections to ensure that materials and tools are up to date with safety regulations., Carrying out of regular weekly report to the supervisor. Administrative Roles, Assist site manager in the management of suppliers, subcontractors and service providers., Establish of RFQs, comparisons and follow up purchase, Participate in logistics: staff accommodation, cars, work permits etc., Prepare organize and manage site schedules, reports, meetings etc., Represent the company on site with external partners, engineers and stakeholders, Comply with the company's EHS policy
Timeline
Fire Suppression Technician
First Quantum Trident Limited (FQM)
07.2023 - Current
Site Engineer/HSE Officer
Hydrokarst Group E
08.2022 - 04.2023
Maintenance Engineer
Reliant Mining Construction Ltd (RMC)
05.2022 - 09.2022
Site Engineer/Project Manager
Sonlack General Contractors
08.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Catalyst Specialist
Dickinson Zambia Limited, Chambeshi Copper Smelten (CCS)
04.2021 - 07.2021
Mechanical Planner Intern
EC Mining Limited
11.2020 - 03.2021
Intern
Mopani Copper Mines Limited, Mufulira Mine Shaft
06.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Agent
Tenta Supplies Limited, ZESCO
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering -
The Copper-belt University, Kitwe, Riverside Campus
'O' Level School Certificate in General Education -
David Kaunda National Technical School
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for Production and Quality Systems, Alison, 06/2023
- Rigging and Lifting: Equipment and Devices, Alison, 06/2023
- HP LIFE online course in Effective Leadership, HP LIFE, 05/2023
- HP LIFE online course in Presenting Data, HP LIFE, 05/2023
- HP LIFE online course in Business Email, HP LIFE, 05/2023
- Mechanical Engineering – Internal Combustion Engine Basics, Alison, 05/2023
- HP LIFE online course in The Art of Sales: Fundamentals of selling, HP LIFE, 05/2023
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