James Nyirenda
Ndola,Zambia
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in mechanical systems, control and combustion systems, and aerodynamics and fluid dynamics. Proficient in CAD drawings, design tools, and the Microsoft Office package, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Demonstrates a results-oriented approach with innovative thinking and proactive communication. Strong competencies in data analysis, data interpretation, regulatory awareness, KPI management, and communication proficiency. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive performance improvements and achieve organisational goals.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Executive Assistant (Attachment basis)
TAZAMA Pipelines Limited
Ndola
2025.07 - 2026.06
- Assist in technical project support — tracking progress, deliverables and follow-ups with project teams and partners.
- Support strategic initiatives by tracking deadlines, milestones, and follow-up activities aligned with corporate goals.
- Support liaison with Government, regulatory or industry organizations for meetings, submissions or follow-ups.
- Coordinate and Serve as a key point of contact between the executive and internal teams, partners, vendors, field/operations staff, and external stakeholders.
- Maintain confidential files and documentation systems (both digital and paper) with strict security for sensitive company data.
- Screen and manage incoming/outgoing communications (emails, correspondence) on behalf of Senior Management.
- Prepare, draft, edit, format and organize executive reports, presentations, briefings and technical documents.
- Manage and prioritize the executive’s calendar, including meetings, key stakeholder engagements, and strategic planning sessions.
Energy Officer – Infrastructure
The Ministry of Energy (MOE)
Lusaka
2024.08 - 2026.06
- Accurate collection and compilation of petroleum infrastructure data in order to maintain an inventory for policy interventions.
- Accurate analysis of data on petroleum infrastructure in order to inform decision making.
- Periodic real time monitoring and evaluation of petroleum infrastructure in order to generate policy input for petroleum management.
- Effective inspection of public petroleum infrastructure projects at construction, rehabilitation and maintenance to specifications and project milestones.
Petroleum Management Intern
The Ministry of Energy (MOE)
Lusaka
2023.09 - 2024.08
- Offering technical advice to the Ministry on issues pertaining to petroleum sub-sector.
- Ensuring smooth operations and adherence to guidelines and frameworks of the sub-sector.
- Analysis of petroleum strategies, guidelines and frameworks.
- Monitoring of monthly fuel consumption.
- Reconciliation and processing of Uniform Petroleum Pricing.
- Daily stock monitoring and market assessment.
- Strategically reviewing and drafting of reports as well as concept proposals.
- Physical inspection of petroleum strategic reserves and infrastructure.
Line Maintenance Engineering Intern
Zambia Airports Cooperation Limited (ZACL)
Ndola
2021.11 - 2021.12
- Routine preventive maintenance.
- Managed daily activities in relation to line maintenance.
- Maximized performance of ramp operations.
- Technical Documentation Interpretation.
- Strategic planning.
- Inspected, tested and corrected airport machinery and equipment.
- Problem Detection and Resolution.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - General
The University of Lusaka
2026.01 - 2026.06
Bachelors of Engineering (HONS) - Aeronautical Engineering
The Copperbelt University
2017.08 - 2022.09
GCSE School certificate - undefined
Chassa Secondary School
2011.01 - 2015.10
Skills
- Mechanical systems;
- Control and combustion systems;
- Systems and performance;
- Aerodynamics and fluid dynamics;
- Mechanics of materials and material Science;
- CAD Drawings;
- Design Tools; and
- Microsoft office package; word, PowerPoint, excel
- Results oriented approach
- Proactive communication
- Data analysis
- Data interpretation
- Regulatory awareness
- KPI management
- Innovative thinking
- Communication proficiency
Certification
- UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME
- Copenhagen Climate Centre
- E- training Programme on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Zambia and Mauritius | 2025-06-03 – 2025-06-05
LANGUAGES
English
Chewa
Tumbuka
REFERENCES
- Rodney, C Kalota, Managing Director, +260761204206, TAZAMA Pipelines Limited
- Florence, Kambikambi Sikute, Principal Petroleum Management Officer, +260974348097, Department of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy
- Laytone, Muyuya, Legal Metrology Officer, +260975501208, Zambia Metrology Agency
- Chasuzga, Mtawale, National Coordinator – Fuel Marking, +260978394860, Energy Regulation Board
- Mutinta, Chief Crew, +260968886818, Zambia Airports Cooperation limited
- Lameck, Kaniki, Lecturer, +260970589664, The Copperbelt University
Affiliations
- Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Copperbelt University Aeronautical Society (CUAS)
ATTRIBUTES
- Strategic and Analytical thinker;
- Active Learner;
- Team player;
- Competent;
- Creative and self-motivated;
- Self-discipline;
- Excellent at time management;
- Excellent command for oral and written the English language;
- Excellent at communication; and
- Detail orientated and Perceptive.
ADDED REPONSIBILITIES
- Ministry of Energy Representative (Committee Member)
- Illegal Fuel Vending Committee (Energy Regulation Board) | 2024-11 – 2025-07
Timeline
Masters of Business Administration - General
The University of Lusaka
2026.01 - 2026.06
Executive Assistant (Attachment basis)
TAZAMA Pipelines Limited
2025.07 - 2026.06
Energy Officer – Infrastructure
The Ministry of Energy (MOE)
2024.08 - 2026.06
Petroleum Management Intern
The Ministry of Energy (MOE)
2023.09 - 2024.08
Line Maintenance Engineering Intern
Zambia Airports Cooperation Limited (ZACL)
2021.11 - 2021.12
Bachelors of Engineering (HONS) - Aeronautical Engineering
The Copperbelt University
2017.08 - 2022.09
GCSE School certificate - undefined
Chassa Secondary School
2011.01 - 2015.10