ISAAC C. CHIRWA
Lusaka
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Projects and Quality Control Engineer with over 13 years of proven expertise in managing end-to-end mechanical projects and ensuring strict quality compliance across industrial, manufacturing, and construction sectors. Skilled in project planning, execution, inspection, testing, and quality assurance, with strong adherence to international standards and client specifications. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, optimize processes, control project risks, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions within schedule and budget constraints. Committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and maintaining the highest safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Quality Control Engineer
Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Ltd
Kafue
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinate planning and scheduling of plant outages to enhance operational readiness.
- Draft procedures and training materials for station staff to ensure compliance.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring timely updates.
- Conduct quality checks and tests on various plant equipment to uphold standards.
- Foster strong relationships with plant management, personnel, and external departments.
- Review completed work packages with plant management to improve efficiency.
- Participate in all safety meetings, serving as anchor secretariat for planning discussions.
- Plan and produce work orders and schedules for maintenance of equipment.
Project Engineer
Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Ltd
Kafue
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Supervised Installation and Participated in commissioning of the following units: Five 150 MW generators, rotors, turbines, and auxiliaries. Two 6MW generators, rotors, turbines, and auxiliaries. Chiller plant: 4 x 348 kW chillers.
- Reviewed and analyzed basic and detailed designs for compliance with project specifications.
- Participated in project progress meetings to address concerns and review deadlines.
- Recommended alternative designs and solutions for stakeholder approval.
- Applied international standards to enhance designs and construction processes.
- Researched suitable solutions while estimating costs and timelines.
- Recorded, analyzed, and interpreted technical data related to various equipment.
- Ensured availability of materials and resources to facilitate efficient project execution.
- Conducted quality tests and assurance on construction processes including welding, erection, and installation.
Maintenance Engineer
Maamba Thermal Power Plant Project
Maamba
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Coordinated routine maintenance and breakdown operations for coal handling system equipment.
- Conducted equipment testing, condition monitoring, and quality assurance for mechanical and electrical systems.
- Maintained logs of reported faults and preventive maintenance activities.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP), and Risk Assessment Documents (RAD).
- Executed modifications to enhance equipment functionality and system efficiency.
- Prepared Preventive Maintenance schedules, checklists, and spare parts inventory.
- Analyzed system requirements and recommended equipment selection and design.
- Oversaw receipt, storage, and issuance of mechanical tools and spare parts across the plant.
Project Engineer
Maamba Thermal Power Plant Project
Maamba
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Contributed to construction and completion of 150MW x 2 thermal power plant project as Mechanical Project Engineer.
- Coordinated mechanical engineering activities, including testing and commissioning of rotating equipment and pressure vessels.
- Supervised erection of electrostatic precipitator and associated equipment, ensuring compliance with erection drawings.
- Conducted testing, inspection, and quality assurance of mechanical and electrical installations at site.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to support designs through to mechanical completion.
- Oversaw construction of mechanical and structural works on-site, collaborating with other disciplines for technical input.
- Analyzed system requirements and recommended selection and design of equipment for optimal performance.
- Managed receipt and handover of mechanical tools and spares from contractor SEPCO to Maamba Collieries Limited.
Maintenance Engineer
Southern Water and Sewerage Company (SWASCO)
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Maintenance of Centrifugal Pumps.
- Maintenance of different kinds of valves.
- General plant maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical\Mechanical Engineering
The Copperbelt University
01.2011
School Certificate - undefined
Namalundu Secondary School
01.2004
Junior school leaving certificate - undefined
Namalundu Secondary School
01.2002
Primary school certificate - undefined
Pamodzi primary school
01.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
Affiliations
- Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Engineering Registration Board (ERB)
Interests
Watching and Playing Football
Goals
My immediate goal is to interact fully and work with the large society, growth-oriented organization or institutions with people from all walks of life and eventually leaving a more efficient organization and united people.
Personal Information
- Title: Experienced Mechanical Projects and Quality Control Engineer
- Date of Birth: 05/22/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Training
- ISO Integrated Management System Implementation Training, 2025-01-09
- Generator Installations, Operations and Maintenance - GE China, 2023-01-08
- Training in Thermal Power Plant Construction, Operation and Maintenance - Nava Bharat Energy - India, 2014-09-19, 2014-10-30
Timeline
Technical Quality Control Engineer
Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Ltd
05.2019 - 05.2023
Maintenance Engineer
Maamba Thermal Power Plant Project
08.2016 - 05.2019
Project Engineer
Maamba Thermal Power Plant Project
07.2013 - 08.2016
Maintenance Engineer
Southern Water and Sewerage Company (SWASCO)
03.2012 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical\Mechanical Engineering
The Copperbelt University
School Certificate - undefined
Namalundu Secondary School
Junior school leaving certificate - undefined
Namalundu Secondary School
Primary school certificate - undefined
Pamodzi primary school