JOSEPH CHEWE
KALUMBILA,KALUMBILA
Summary
Possess a 14 year industrial work experience in process plants. Worked as an instrumentation technician for chambishi metals from 2008-2010, then worked as an instrumentation technician for mopani copper mines plc from 2010-2012, then worked as an instrumentation technician for lafarge cement- chilanga from 2012-2014, then joined First quantum-trident in january 2015 as an instrumentation technician till 2019 when i got promoted to instrumentation shift supervisor, which is my current role. Work involves doing shift work, and involves attending to instrumentation breakdowns site wide. Work in plants like milling, primary/secondary crushers, flotation, filtration, tailings/services, reagents etc. Work also involves shift technicians in my team. Very familiar with Profibus Pa/Dp.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SHIFT INSTRUMENTATION SUPERVISOR
FIRST QUANTUM-TRIDENT
01.2015 - Current
- Streamline work processes through implementation of efficient standard operating procedures for instrumentation maintenance tasks.
- Maintain excellent safety record through strict adherence to company policies and industry best practices regarding instrument operation and handling procedures. Oversee assignments of over [Number employees to keep plant instrumentation and valves operating to standards.
- Troubleshoot complex instrumentation issues to minimize production delays and maintain high operational efficiency levels.
- Collaborate with engineers to design, install, and commission new instrumentation systems in line with industry standards.
- Implement effective preventive maintenance schedules that resulted in reduced equipment breakdowns and increased productivity levels.
- Ensure safety compliance by conducting risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures for hazardous operations.
- Work with production department to meet product quantity and quality goals.
- Lead teams of technicians to perform troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of various instruments for optimal performance.
- Supervise, direct and participate in installation, maintenance and repair of control circuits, pressure switches, floats and underground cables.
- Conduct investigations to determine causes of trips and similar events and developed measures to avoid recurrence.
- Create work orders, work requests and able to raise pick slips for spares
- Oversaw assignments of over [Number] employees to keep plant instrumentation and valves operating to standards.
- Minimized machine downtime [Number]% by maintaining inventory of spare parts and supplies in house and on budget.
- Oversaw assignments of over [Number] employees to keep plant instrumentation and valves operating to standards.
- Managed efficient teams of up to [Number] employees.
- Increased instrument reliability through meticulous maintenance plans and regular equipment inspections.
- Led team of technicians to perform troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of various instruments for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineers to design, install, and commission new instrumentation systems in line with industry standards.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures for hazardous operations.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential equipment failures through thorough analysis of instrument data trends.
- Streamlined work processes through implementation of efficient standard operating procedures for instrumentation maintenance tasks.
- Improved overall process control by upgrading obsolete control systems with modern technology solutions.
- Provided technical support during plant shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring seamless execution of critical tasks within tight deadlines.
- Maintained excellent safety record through strict adherence to company policies and industry best practices regarding instrument operation and handling procedures.
- Troubleshot complex instrumentation issues to minimize production delays and maintain high operational efficiency levels.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest industry advancements by attending relevant training sessions, workshops, and conferences, ensuring continuous improvement in professional knowledge and skills.
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
FIRST QUANTUM-TRIDENT
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Conduct troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Provide technical support during plant shutdowns and startups, ensuring smooth transitions without compromising system integrity.
- Install maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Enhanced system reliability by performing calibration and validation tasks on instrumentation devices.
- Kept shop area and equipment clean, organized and maintained.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, advancements in technology, regulatory changes impacting instrumentation field.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of instrument issues.
- Trained new technicians on best practices in instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting techniques for better performance results overall.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by recommending energy-efficient alternatives in instrumentation systems design and operation.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
Education
No Degree - PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
MUFULIRA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTRITUTE
MUFULIRA12.2008
No Degree - PRACTICAL SCADA AND TELEMETERY
IDC TECHNOLOGIES
SOUTH AFRICA11.2007
No Degree - PRACTICAL SCADA FOR INDUSTRY
IDC TECHNOLOGIES
SOUTH AFRICA11.2007
No Degree - PRACTICAL TUNING OF CONTROL LOOPS
IDC TECHNOLOGIES
SOUTH AFRICA11.2007
No Degree - PRACTICAL PLCs FOR AUTOMATION AND CONTROL
IDC TECHNOLOGIES
SOUTH AFRICA10.2007
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Can work under pressure
- Team building
- Team leading
playing pool, reading, going to church,
When am off duty, i like to go out and have a good time with my family or friends and enjoy playing pool. When am at work, i enjoy reading. On sundays, i go to church as i am a christian.
REFEREES
1. EDUARDO COSTAS
INSTRUMENTATION SPECIALIST
FIRST QUANTUM-TRIDENT
eduardo.costas@fqml.com
+260968490920
2.MWANSA MWANSA
NETWORKS ENGINEER
FIRST QUANTUM-TRIDENT
mwansa.mwansa@fqml.com
+260968407525
3.PATRICK SAKALA
INSTRUMENTATION COORDINATOR
FIRST QUANTUM-TRIDENT
patrick.sakala@fqml.com
+260966010714
patrick.sakala@fqml.com
Timeline
SHIFT INSTRUMENTATION SUPERVISOR
FIRST QUANTUM-TRIDENT
01.2015 - Current
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
FIRST QUANTUM-TRIDENT
01.2015 - 06.2015
No Degree - PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
MUFULIRA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTRITUTE
No Degree - PRACTICAL SCADA AND TELEMETERY
IDC TECHNOLOGIES
No Degree - PRACTICAL SCADA FOR INDUSTRY
IDC TECHNOLOGIES
No Degree - PRACTICAL TUNING OF CONTROL LOOPS
IDC TECHNOLOGIES
No Degree - PRACTICAL PLCs FOR AUTOMATION AND CONTROL
IDC TECHNOLOGIES
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