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Kafoi Fred Musonda

Lusaka

Summary

Results-oriented and dedicated team player with excellent written communication skills. Extensive knowledge of electrical distribution and supply HVAC systems, including operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and switchings. Experienced as a Senior Authorized Person (SAP) for 11KV distribution and supply systems, as well as an Authorized Person (AP) for 330KV transmission systems. Proficient in transmission lines metering (330KV, 132KV, 88KV, and 66KV), bulk supply point metering, transformer metering, and associated substation and transmission lines SCADA system. Skilled in prepaid meter installation, energy meter programming, installation, and commissioning. Experienced in transformer temperature gauges installation, accuracy testing, and settings. Trained in Maintenance Management System (MMS) and Plant and Equipment Maintenance System (PEMS) as a system supervisor. Proficient in data analysis, computer systems analysis, computer information systems analysis, and business systems analysis. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (MEIZ) with a BSc (Hons) in Computing. Holds a Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC), Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC), Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (Dip OSHE), and an Advanced Certificate in Electrical Engineering. Also possesses a Grade 12 School Leavers Certificate.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

ZESCO

Utility systems Engineer
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Currently working as a ZESCO Utility systems Engineer

ZESCO

Data centers operations and support Engineer
01.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Worked as ZESCO Data centers operations and support Engineer

ZESCO

Metering Technician
01.2012 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Joined ZESCO Transmission on permanent employment
  • Worked as a metering technician under Electro Technical Services (ETS)
  • Installed new energy metering equipment and transducers on all transmission equipment and lines
  • Conducts resolution of metering faults on transmission equipment, transformer temperature gauges and ensures communication of measurands between various Power generation stations, Transmission substations and the National Control Centre (NCC)
  • Conducts annual and preventive maintenance throughout all the substations under Transmission South Division
  • Conduct accuracy tests on energy meters throughout Power stations and Transmission substation
  • Prepared a monthly energy consumption and demand report for the division, based on collected data and readings from our bulk energy metering point

ZESCO

Operations and Maintenance Technician
01.2008 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Worked (On Contract) as ZESCO Operations and Maintenance Technician under Lusaka Central and East Regions
  • Carrying out daily distribution system operation and maintenance as a Mains man
  • Successfully managed operations and maintenance zones to ensure quality, continuous and reliable supply to customers
  • Being on call 24/7 to ensure system faults and client's power challenges are resolved promptly in a safe and efficient manner

ZESCO

Installation Technician
01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Worked (On Contract) on ZESCO (prepaid metering project) as an installation Technician
  • Meeting daily installation targets and deadlines
  • Answered customer queries about the new meters, pricing, tariffs, availability of meters, Credit terms
  • The project created high value to the department, corporation, and client base

ZESCO

Customer Service Accounts Assistant
01.2003 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Worked (On contract) as a Customer Service Accounts Assistant under Zesco Northern division, in Ndola

Education

University of Greenwich
UK

BSc (Hons) from Computing
01.2020

National Computing Centre Education
UK

Level 5 Diploma from Computing
01.2019

National Computing Centre Education
UK

Level 4 Diploma from Computing
01.2018

Copperstone University

Diploma from Occupational Safety and Health Environment
01.2015

Northern Technical College

Advanced Certificate from Electrical Engineering Technician
01.2001

Hillcrest National Technical Secondary School

Grade 12 School Certificate
01.1995

Kabulonga Boys Secondary School

Grade 9 School Certificate
01.1992

Skills

  • Diligent Work Ethic
  • Flexible to Change
  • Integrity-Focused Approach
  • Clear Interpersonal Communication
  • Expertise in Technical Troubleshooting
  • Resource Management
  • Punctual
  • Effective Team Contributor
  • Proficient in Decision Making

Accomplishments

  • Managed to meet prepaid metering installation targets and deadline before project completion date.
  • Successfully worked to restore and maintain power supply to customers during major faults under constraining and adverse conditions.

Degrees

BSc (Hons) Computing, University of Greenwich (UK), 08/2020

Timeline

Utility systems Engineer

ZESCO
01.2022 - Current

Data centers operations and support Engineer

ZESCO
01.2021 - 01.2022

Metering Technician

ZESCO
01.2012 - 01.2019

Operations and Maintenance Technician

ZESCO
01.2008 - 01.2012

Installation Technician

ZESCO
01.2007 - 01.2008

Customer Service Accounts Assistant

ZESCO
01.2003 - 01.2006

University of Greenwich

BSc (Hons) from Computing

National Computing Centre Education

Level 5 Diploma from Computing

National Computing Centre Education

Level 4 Diploma from Computing

Copperstone University

Diploma from Occupational Safety and Health Environment

Northern Technical College

Advanced Certificate from Electrical Engineering Technician

Hillcrest National Technical Secondary School

Grade 12 School Certificate

Kabulonga Boys Secondary School

Grade 9 School Certificate
Kafoi Fred Musonda