ISAAC C. CHIRWA

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 of Centrifugal Pumps.
• Maintenance of different kinds of valves.
• General plant maintenance.