Janet Nanyangwe
Lusaka
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to carry out entrusted work or assignments with EXCELLENCE and DILIGENCE to achieve expected and required RESULTS. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer
ZESCO Ltd
01.2005 - Current
- SCADA Servers System administrator i.e
- Making backups, authority and role assignment, trouble shooting and system restoration
- SCADA system Local Area Network infrastructure maintenance and management
- SCADA system Wide Area Network infrastructure maintenance and management Software and hardware system management of the various SCADA system servers Central system and substation automation system network infrastructure management Technical evaluation of tender and system design documents
- Software and hardware network infrastructure system training for new staff to ensure knowledge transfer
- Preparing and carrying out annual maintenance program for the network infrastructure system Prepare monthly reports of the works which have been done
- Providing network infrastructure support services to other departments
- Supervision of integration and commissioning of new substation network and control systems Supervision of integration and commissioning of new substations in the Central system
- Plan and implement the ZESCO SCADA system, Substation Automation Systems and Power Station Control Systems
- Ensure a high level of SCADA system availability and reliability for the National Control Centre and the Regional Centro I Centers, through compliance to operation, maintenance, commissioning schedules and procedures
- Carry out designs, modifications and review documentation
- Ensure correct and timely installation and commissioning of new SCADA, Substation Control and Power Station Control systems
- Ensure compliance to safety, standards and statutory requirements for SCADA and Control systems and their personnel
- Prepare the departmental budget and ensure controls in order to adhere to the budget
- Prepare monthly, technical and other reports and advise Management on new technology
- Ensure the availability of up to date documents and proper documentation procedures
- Ensure timely appraisals for staff and the availability of well-trained appropriately authorized, motivated and disciplined staff
- Ensure the availability of all spare part, tools and equipment.
- Collaborated on multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful completion of complex projects within deadline constraints.
- Increased overall system performance by identifying inefficiencies and recommending targeted modifications.
- Designed user-friendly interfaces that simplified operator interaction with complex SCADA systems.
- Improved SCADA system reliability by conducting regular maintenance and implementing software updates.
- Contributed to a positive workplace environment through effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to safety protocols during project execution.
- Assisted in the development of company standards for SCADA engineering, ensuring consistency across projects.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple departments to facilitate smooth integration of new systems into existing infrastructure networks.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation within the field of SCADA engineering.
- Managed project timelines effectively while prioritizing competing demands to deliver high-quality results consistently.
- Trained junior engineers in best practices for SCADA engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through the design and implementation of new SCADA applications and systems.
- Reduced downtime and increased productivity by troubleshooting and resolving SCADA system issues swiftly.
- Implemented cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or tampering.
- Performed preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
- Carried out surveys to determine condition of existing systems and made recommendations for further improvement.
- Provided team members and leadership with documentation such as test results, system design specifications and status reports.
- Led product testing, failure investigations and corrective action planning.
Education
Master of Engineering - ICT
University of Zambia
Lusaka11.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronics
Copperbelt University
Kitwe11.2005
Grade 9 junior secondary school certificate and grade 12 senior secondary school certificate -
Dominican Convent Secondary School
Ndola, Zambia01.1998
Skills
- Communications LAN Protocols – Ethernet, TCP/IP
- Network Management – Cabling, network configuration, network design
- Communications – Network equipment configuration – Computers, Cisco switches, Cisco routers, cisco firewall and gateways
- Computer Applications – MS word, Excel, Power point and word paint
- Operating systems- Red hat Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft windows server
- System Troubleshooting
- Alarm Management
- Industrial Networking
- Energy management systems
- Data Acquisition
- Telemetry Systems
- Cybersecurity Implementation
- SCADA System Design
- System Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Data Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Design implementation
- Technical reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Project Planning
- Equipment Inspection
- Analytical Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Schedule Preparation
- Computer Skills
- Task Delegation
- Maintenance Scheduling and Coordinating
- Documentation And Reporting
- MS Office
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Administration and Reporting
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Preventive Maintenance
Affiliations
- Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Member of the institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Specialisedcourses
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 1,2,3,4 Certificates of Completion
- Certificate in SQL 2000 Server administrator
- Certificate in Microsoft Windows 2008 Server administration
- Certificate in Micro-Scada Application Engineering Basics Course
- Certificate in Microscada Introduction to operation course
- Certificate in SCADA Systems management and Advanced SCADA systems Management
- Certificate of participation in Troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance of New line Switch mode Power supplies
- Certificate in NR PCS9700 SCADA system
- Certificate in Energy Management System in the Hitachi Energy Network Manager SCADA system
- Certificate in Network Manager SCADA system Network applications for operations
- Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation for results
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/11/80
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Contactinformation
ZESCO NCC SCADA P.O Box 33304, Lusaka
Awards
- Cassandra Mtine Award for the best grade 12 student at Dominican Convent Secondary School
- EIZ Best fourth year Electrical/Electronic Engineering Student at Copperbelt University
- Awarded with the 2008, 2012 and 2014 Labor day awards for the Most hardworking employee in the SCADA department
References
- Mr. Moses Mweetwa, Chief SCADA Engineer, ZESCO Ltd, Lusaka, mmweetwa@zesco.co.zm, 0966455772
- Mr. Kondwani Mwale, Principal SCAD Engineer, ZESCO Ltd, Lusaka, kmwale@zesco.co.zm, 0955800805
- Mr. Lusungu Ndovi, Lecturer, Electrical Department, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, lusungu.ndovi@cbu.ac.zm, lusungu.ndovi@gmail.com, 0976957215/0968848482
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading motivational books
- Playing Scrabble
- Reading Computer Magazines
- Browsing
Projects
Participated and helped to oversee the National Control Centre SCADA upgrade as a project engineer. This involved database configuration and testing of the various power system application software such as the Energy Management System, Generation Management system and Nostradamus Load Forecasting system. Apart from that we had to upgrade the hardware and software of the NCC SCADA system and the ECC SCADA system. This resulted in the increased, improved and efficient remote monitoring and supervision of the transmission substations through increased capacity of the SCADA servers and specialized and upgraded application software Managed the configuration and commissioning of the Chambishi substation control system in the NCC SCADA Central System. This involved building up the single line diagram, building the database for the different equipment in the substation in the servers, addressing the signals coming from the substation in the servers commissioning of the protection alarms, indications and analogues. This made it possible for ZESCO to remotely monitor and supervise the Chambishi mine load Participated in the installations and commissioning of the Substation Automation System at Sesheke 220/66/33/11kV substation. This involved Building the substation database, installation of the Human Machine Interface computers and the gateway and commissioning of the protection alarms, indications and analogues. This made it possible for ZESCO to remotely monitor and supervise the export and import of power with NAMPOWER through the Sesheke – Zambezi Line Participated in establishing the IEC 60870-5-104 communication link between the National Control Centre (NCC) and the Power Station automation system at Kariba North Bank Power Station. This involved setting up the communication link through optic fibre, installing and configuring the gateway computers which are running on UNIX, addressing the signals in the gateways and establishing the link between the gateways and the telecommunication equipment using optic fibre. This made it possible to remotely monitor and supervise the power generation at Kariba North Bank Power station Managed and supervised the integration of Bay Control Unit using IEC61850 to the existing substation control system for Transformer T2A bay at Leopards Hill 330kV substation. This involved configuration of protection, control and monitoring signals for transformer T2A in the Bay Control Unit, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and the central system at NCC. This made it possible to remotely monitor and supervise the loading on this newly installed Transformer Managed and supervised integration of New Transformer Bay to the existing substation control system for Transformer T1B at Lusaka West 330/132/33kV substation. This involved configuration and commissioning of protection, control and monitoring signals for transformer T1B in the Bay Control Unit, HMI and the central system at NCC. This made it possible to remotely monitor and supervise the loading on this newly installed Transformer Configuration and commissioning of the TBEA substations (Kasama 330, Lualuo, Mpika, Pensulo, Msoro 330, Msoro 66, Chipata West and Chipata Town substations) in the NCC SCADA Central system. This involved configuration, establishing and commissioning of the 60870-5-104 communication link between NCC and the substation and configuration and commissioning of protection, control and monitoring of the substations at NCC. This made it possible to remotely monitor and supervise the power being dispatched to the Northern and Eastern provinces Managed and supervised the configuration and commissioning of the Kalumbila, Kansanshi and Lumwana substations in the NCC SCADA system. This involved configuration, establishing and commissioning of the 60870-5-104 communication link between NCC and the substation and configuration and commissioning of protection, control and monitoring of the substations at NCC. This made it possible for ZESCO to remotely monitor and supervise the power usage at Kalumbila, Kansanshi and Lumwana mine Managed and supervised the configuration and commissioning of the Transmission North bulk supply substations in the NCC SCADA system. This involved configuration, establishing and commissioning of the 60870-5-104 communication link between NCC and the substation and configuration and commissioning of protection, control and monitoring of the substations at NCC Participated in the upgrade of the Substation Automation System at one of the largest substations in Zambia Leopards Hill substation. This involved configuration, establishing, testing and commissioning of the IEC61850 based control system. Configuration, establishing and commissioning of various IEC 60870-5-104 and 101 communication links
Timeline
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer
ZESCO Ltd
01.2005 - Current
Master of Engineering - ICT
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical/Electronics
Copperbelt University
Grade 9 junior secondary school certificate and grade 12 senior secondary school certificate -
Dominican Convent Secondary School
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