Kedrick Sakala
Chingola
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical and Instrumentation engineer-Management trainee
Konkola Copper Mine PLC
Chililabombwe
01.2025 - Current
- High-Voltage System Participation: Actively participated in the scheduled maintenance and fault diagnosis of critical high-voltage infrastructure, including 11 kV/3.3 kV Circuit Breakers, 11 kV Feeders, and power Transformers (550 V to 11 kV). Gained practical experience in maintaining system reliability under the direct supervision of senior engineers.
- Advanced Testing and Protection: Assisted in the execution of specialized diagnostic procedures, including Primary Injection Tests on Current Transformers (CTs) and Voltage Transformers (VTs), and Secondary Injection Tests on protective relays. This involvement provided hands-on exposure to verifying the integrity and functionality of the plant's electrical protection schemes.
- Heavy Machinery Maintenance: Supported the engineering team in the maintenance and troubleshooting of large-scale comminution equipment, specifically Ball and SAG Mills, learning the principles of mechanical and electrical maintenance to ensure operational continuity.
- Power Generation Support: Contributed to the maintenance and operational checks of the 24 MW power generation facility, including the complex Wärtsilä W32V20 diesel engines. This experience provided a foundational understanding of large-scale power system reliability and maintenance protocols.
- Operational Support: Assisted in the maintenance of critical hoisting equipment (Winders) and various industrial motors, applying learned maintenance procedures to minimize equipment downtime and support production targets.
- Automation Project Involvement: Contributed to the design and implementation phases of minor automation projects, assisting in the development of control logic and the integration of new systems with the existing plant PLC infrastructure.
- Precision Instrumentation and Calibration: Participated in the routine maintenance and calibration of a diverse range of process instrumentation, including sensors and switches, ensuring data accuracy for the plant's control systems.
- Specialized Equipment Exposure: Gained hands-on experience in the maintenance of the highly automated Larox filter press machine, focusing on the integration of hydraulic, electrical, and process control systems to optimize dewatering performance.
- Maintenance Planning Assistance: Assisted in the planning and scheduling of electrical and mechanical maintenance works, learning to utilize maintenance management systems to optimize resource allocation, coordinate tasks, and prepare for scheduled plant outages.
- Operational Management Exposure: Monitored and reported on real-time Plant Load Management activities, gaining an understanding of the strategies required to balance or maximum demand against the operational demands of the concentrator.
- Website: https://kcm.co.zm | Email address: kedrick.sakala@kcm.co.zm | Name of unit or department: Electrical power distribution, Power plant, Concentrator - Business or sector: Mining and quarrying
Project Technician
Mopani Copper Mines Plc-(Minesky Zambia Limited)
Kitwe
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems: Actively participated in the deployment and maintenance of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems, gaining practical experience in asset tracking and personnel management technology critical to underground mining operations.
- Communication Infrastructure Installation: Supported the installation and commissioning of specialized communication infrastructure, including the physical installation of coaxial segments and Quadpots, ensuring reliable data and voice transmission across the mine site.
- Network Configuration and Control: Assisted in the technical configuration of CTC union switches, learning the principles of industrial network control and the management of critical operational systems under the guidance of senior technicians.
- Network Troubleshooting and Support: Contributed to the maintenance and troubleshooting of Local Area Networks (LANs), developing foundational skills in diagnosing connectivity issues and ensuring the stability of the mine's digital communication backbone.
- Power System Reliability: Participated in the installation of Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) across critical control points, gaining hands-on experience in ensuring power continuity and protecting sensitive electronic equipment from electrical disturbances.
- Electrical Systems Troubleshooting: Supported the engineering team in the routine maintenance and troubleshooting of various electrical systems, applying diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve faults, thereby contributing to the overall operational safety and efficiency of the plant.
- Business Development Project Implementation: Actively contributed to the implementation of a business development project, demonstrating an ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable technical tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. This experience provided exposure to the commercial and strategic aspects of mining operations.
- Name of unit or department: Information Technology - Business or sector: Mining and quarrying
Electrical Engineer Intern -(Oxygen Plant Operator)
Pristegia Enterprises
Lusaka
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on critical plant equipment, including high-pressure air compressors and oxygen manifold systems, contributing to 93% operational uptime.
- Managed full-cycle operations of the oxygen generation plant, ensuring safe and efficient startup, shutdown, and emergency response procedures.
- Analyzed and controlled critical plant parameters, such as oxygen purity and flow rates, to ensure strict adherence to quality and safety specifications.
- Conducted comprehensive daily and weekly plant inspections to verify compliance with all regulatory standards and proactively identify potential operational hazards.
- Name of unit or department: Biomedical - Business or sector: Other service activities
Education
Bachelors of Engineering(Honors) - Electrical and Electronics
The Copperbelt University
09.2023
Ordinary level certificate -
Anoya Zulu Boys Secondary School
11.2016
Skills
- Basic Automation
- Oxygen Plant Operation
- Manage mining plant equipment
- Electrical engineering
- ICT networking hardware
- Team organisation
- Planning and operational improvements
Personal Information
- ID Number: 687976/52/1
- Date of Birth: 08/06/99
- Nationality: Zambian
Professional Referees
- Mr Eurine Sakala, Konkola Copper mines, Assistant Superintendent- Electrical Department, +260966399422
- Dr Trevor Mwenya, The Copperbelt University, Lecturer, +260960776232
- Mr Kennedy Kapila, Mopani Copper Mine, Section Engineer-Instrumentation (Smelter), +260965867051
Timeline
Electrical and Instrumentation engineer-Management trainee
Konkola Copper Mine PLC
01.2025 - Current
Project Technician
Mopani Copper Mines Plc-(Minesky Zambia Limited)
04.2024 - 01.2025
Electrical Engineer Intern -(Oxygen Plant Operator)
Pristegia Enterprises
10.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelors of Engineering(Honors) - Electrical and Electronics
The Copperbelt University
Ordinary level certificate -
Anoya Zulu Boys Secondary School