JACOB LUPALI
Kitwe
Summary
A well committed and dedicated hard working person with over 16 years' experience in the field of Electrical holding two trades certification Power Electrical and Automotive Electrical which has seen to work on various systems related to the mining industry. I have good personal fault-finding skills on both power systems and mobile equipment good team player who is now looking for a new role in the field of electrical.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN
AAC MINING EXECUTORS INDIA
12.2021 - Current
- Carry out daily and planned maintenance on Drill rigs DD421, DL421, normet machines, Spray mec, Charmec and multi-mec, Paste fill setup of monitoring camera, Underground infrastructure maintenance of control starters, Compiling of shift reports to the foreman
Specialist Mechanic
Reliant Drilling Company
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Oversaw daily operations of a busy office environment, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Diagnosed electrical problems using advanced diagnostic tools; repaired or replaced faulty wiring harnesses as needed for optimal functionality.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN
REDPATH MINING
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Maintenance of TMM equipment Development Rigs and Production Rigs DD421, DL421, Utility machines, Maintenance on control starters
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN
MOPANI COPPER MINES
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Drill maintenance electrician on Atlas Copco machines RB281, Drill rebuilds and commissioning, Attending to breakdowns to minimize down time, Planning and scheduling of services on machines
POWER-AUTO ELECTRICIAN
CARMINE MINING LIMITED
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Power and auto electrician on Rigs S1D, S7D, Worked on mine trucks MT436B Loaders ST1030, Attending to breakdowns on production machinery, Maintenance on production machinery
RIG RESOURCES DRILL ELECTRICIAN
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Drill maintenance electrician on Atlas Copco Face and production rigs, Wiring of and commissioning of Rigs S1D, S7D, Planned machine maintenance
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN
MPELEMBE DRILLING COMPANY
10.2005 - 09.2006
- Drill rig maintenance, Commissioning of Drills, Component change out of defective ones, Drills worked on Sandvik Axera D05
PLANT ELECTRICIAN
GRINAKER LTA
08.2005 - 10.2005
- Control panel wiring and installations, Cable trucking installation and running of MV cables, 3 phase welding machines maintenance
INDUSRIAL ELECTRICIAN
BEHRENS LIMITED
08.2004 - 09.2004
- Running of MV cables, Installation of control panel, Wiring of buildings, Testing of wired panels
Education
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Kantanshi High School
Grade 9 School Certificate -
Kantanshi High School
ECZ Craft Certificate Auto Electrical -
Kabwe Trades Training Institute (MB)
ECZ Craft Certificate Power Electric -
Lusaka Business & Technical College
Skills
- Control Panel Wiring
- Continuous learning mindset
- Blueprint Reading Proficiency
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Circuit Troubleshooting
- Electrical Equipment Testing
- Cable Installation Expertise
- Hand and power tools
- Repair work
- Crew assistance
- Written and verbal communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Diagram interpretation
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Electrical Installations
- Check Equipment
Residential
Plot 1111 Chimwemwe East, Kitwe
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/01/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: ZAMBIAN
- Marital Status: Married
References
- MR. C. CHILESHE, Controller: Electro-Hydraulics Department, MOPANI COPPERMINES, 0977843556, Mufulira
- RONALD KUNDA, Electrical foreman, AAC mining Executors India, +919660952813
- HENRY ROJAS, Maintenance Supervisor, AAC mining Executors India, +919116569934, Rampura Agucha mine
- KENANI PHIRI, Engineering Supervisor, Redpath Mining Zambia, +260968259135
Timeline
Specialist Mechanic
Reliant Drilling Company
10.2023 - 04.2024
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN
AAC MINING EXECUTORS INDIA
12.2021 - Current
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN
REDPATH MINING
10.2016 - 08.2020
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN
MOPANI COPPER MINES
01.2014 - 01.2015
POWER-AUTO ELECTRICIAN
CARMINE MINING LIMITED
09.2012 - 04.2014
RIG RESOURCES DRILL ELECTRICIAN
04.2010 - 09.2012
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN
MPELEMBE DRILLING COMPANY
10.2005 - 09.2006
PLANT ELECTRICIAN
GRINAKER LTA
08.2005 - 10.2005
INDUSRIAL ELECTRICIAN
BEHRENS LIMITED
08.2004 - 09.2004
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Kantanshi High School
Grade 9 School Certificate -
Kantanshi High School
ECZ Craft Certificate Auto Electrical -
Kabwe Trades Training Institute (MB)
ECZ Craft Certificate Power Electric -
Lusaka Business & Technical College
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