Kaumba Muteba

• Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
• Applied engineering principles to troubleshooting and followed up on defined corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
• Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs for over 20 Projects.
• Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
• Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
• Developed SOPs and change controls pertaining to setup, maintenance and operation of equipment, facility and utilities.
• Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
• Maintained master electrical bill of materials and estimating database.
• Analyzed bids, performed bid evaluation and selected best vendor based on pricing, quality and delivery.
• Reviewed customer electrical specification to determine job scope.
• Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
• Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.

• Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
• Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
• Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
• Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
• Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
• Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.

• Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
• Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
• Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
• Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
• Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
• Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.

• Transformer Workshop. Carried out the maintenance and repairing of transformers

• Metering Department. Carried out meter readings and meter installation

• Protection Department. Switch Gear, Relay, and Battery maintenance and setting the control systems

• Fault and Operations Department. Installation of overhead lines and locating and fixing faults

• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies.

• Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.

• Supervising or training project team members.

• Estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation.

• Maintaining electrical equipment.

• Working with a variety of technicians.