Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

Affiliations

REFERENCE

Timeline

Kelvin Chileshe

11306 Mitengo Ndola

Summary

Seasoned and energetic engineer adept at seamlessly integrating project technical aspects and making information relatable to non-technical personnel. Self motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility. Experienced leader and manager with more than 9 years history in the engineering field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Manager Technical Services

Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company

10.2021 - Current

To ensure reliability and maintainability of new, modified and old installations
Responsible for Asset Management
Responsible for development of designs and installation specifications along with commissioning plans
Participates in development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical suppliers and technical maintenance service providers
Develops acceptance tests and inspection criteria
Responsible for final check out of new installations, this includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications
Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety systems
Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines Asset Maintenance Plan
Provides input to Risk Management Plan that will anticipate reliability- related, and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact company operation
Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations
Responsible for optimization of assets and data analysis
Continuous improvement: to develop systems of monitoring workflows to anticipate impact of delays and drive initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improve productivity and reduce operating cost
Provides technical support to production, maintenance management and technical personnel
Applies value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions
Budget management and cost controls supervision in order to effectively utilize human, financial and material resources
Human capital management and development: to promote teamwork, provide support, manage and evaluate performance by creating and maintaining individual development plans and performance
Strategic fleet management: to assist in developing fleet maintenance strategies that support overall organizational strategy
To investigate, develop, implement and manage processes and procedures that will facilitate service and repair in-house to minimize risk and reduce costs
Health and safety: to plan and maintain safety program's in department and ensure compliance
To investigate accidents and incidents as required, compile and submit required reports and monitor remedial actions
Ensure safety talks are regularly conducted with employees and contractors on site and plant.
Monitor work procedures, work schedules and expedite workflow.
Monitor installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications on projects.
Recommend improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions on projects.
Review progress controls for project quality assurance.
Assess impact of modification requests for ongoing projects.

Maintenance Engineer

Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company

03.2021 - 09.2021

Undertook effectively development and implementation of maintenance procedures and schedules
Supervised and undertook effectively installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, plant and electro-mechanical equipment in order to ensure smooth operation and prolong their lifespan
Supervised and undertook effectively maintenance of automation and instrumentation equipment
Supervised and undertook regular updating of documentation and technical specification in order to facilitate maintenance works
Supervised and undertook effectively collection and analysis of equipment operational data in order to monitor performance and inform decision making[Power quality monitoring and analysis, Conduct condition monitoring, Vibration analysis, Thermography, laser alignment, Analyze energy demand and consumption for fixed and mobile plants]
Supervised effectively utilization of human and material resources in order to ensure attainment of departmental objectives.
Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery
Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures

Electrical Engineer

Kruger Veolia

07.2017 - 07.2020

Project Management -Provide scope of works, Prepare bill of quantities, Develop cost estimates
Inventory management -Ensure all required material/equipment are procured and ensure proper storage of material/equipment
Developed method statement Plan and schedule work
Coordinated with all supporting department in work execution
Coordinated planned and unplanned shut downs and ensure safety compliance
Tested and commissioned of all installed pumps to ensure conformance to technical data and design parameters
Installed medium voltage(11kV,3.3kV) and low voltage Power Factor Correction units
Installed and commissioned Overhead cranes
Tested and commissioned of instruments[electromagnetic /ultrasonic flowmeters, level/ pressure transmitters, load cells, multiple sensors ] on all project sites
Tested and commissioned of programmable logic controllers (Modicon M340, Simatic S7-1200) and Remote Terminal Units (RTU)
Installed 11kV substation and switchgear-Scheme verification test
Protection-ensured correct relay protection setting of (Sepam T40) for 11kV 8MVA indoor substations and switchgear. Ensure correct relay protection setting(Sepam M41 ) for 3.3kV motor (450kW-560kW). Ensure correct protection setting for electrical drives from 11kW to 560kW
Ensured correct protection on Variable Frequency Drives and soft starters
Quality Control- [Ensured equipment/ materials are inspected and tested(visual and mechanical). Ensured equipment met design specification. Ensured project works met sound engineering standards. Ensured operations were optimized, free from deficiency]
Maintenance and operation- [Ensured all installed machines and equipment are operated according to design. Ensured all equipment were maintained according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendation. Provided lubrication and maintenance schedules for plants. Provided equipment and machine checklists]
Ensured maintenance of programmable logic controllers(PLC) and SCADA
Ensured maintenance of electrical drives/ panels
Ensured power quality monitoring and analysis
Reporting- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on project progress and pending works, Prepare safety reports
Documentation -Update design changes to drawing and prepare as built documents, Prepare standard operating procedures for processes, machines and plants
Training-Provide training to maintenance team and plant operators on various machines and equipment.
Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics.
Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.

Electrical Engineer

North western Energy Corporation

11.2014 - 02.2017

33kV/11kV 20MVA outdoor substation operation and maintenance [Transformer maintenance, Insulation resistance and high voltage tests, Isolator and earth switch testing, maintenance of Current and Voltage transformers]
33kV overhead line operation and maintenance [Power line inspection and patrols. Plan, schedule and coordinate power line maintenance works]
11kV indoor switchgear operation and maintenance [Relay testing, Visual and mechanical inspection, Battery charger and battery maintenance, Indicators and measuring instruments maintenance, Fault resetting]
Reviewed and implemented maintenance strategy To enhance and sustain reliability and maintenance of power system
Project Management -Provided scope of works, Prepared bill of quantities, Developed cost estimates
Ensured Load management
Energy data analysis Monitoring and recording of energy demand Power quality monitoring
Metering Energy meter installation Testing and maintenance
Participate in all electricity billing activities
Prepared Operating budget and provide cost estimates
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on power system and section performance
Requested and coordinated training requirement for the section with Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) department
Provided in-house training for the section.
Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations.

Electrical Intern

Konkola Copper Mine

02.2013 - 12.2013

Executed maintenance on pumps and motor control circuits (MCC)
Executed maintenance on substations and power transformers
Executed maintenance on overhead cranes
Ensured faults are investigated and effectively resolved
Participated in departmental safety training and tool box talk
Participated in planning and scheduling of work
Monitored Power quality in plants
Executed housekeeping tasks
Learned quickly and demonstrated self-motivation and team play in addition to displaying exceptional technical and electrical aptitude.
Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring and lighting systems.
Troubleshot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices and understood and acted upon test results.
Mastered national electrical code and state and local building regulations and performed duties with strong focus on safety.
Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics, Power Systems

The Copperbelt University

Kitwe

2013

Full Grade 12 Certificate -

David Kaunda Secondary

Lusaka

2007

Skills

Managerial and leadership skills
Problem solving and decision-making skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Negotiation, technical and analytical skills
Understanding of complex mechanical and electrical
Operation and maintenance
Business acumen

Microsoft office application experience
Engineering software application experience
Strategic thinking
Budget Preparation
Incident Management
Technical Data Reporting

Certification

June –December 2023, Google data analytic certificate

August-September 2023, fundamentals of GIS, university of California

August 2023, project management foundation: Quality

June-September 2023, Quality management for operational excellence: Online project management institute

May 2023, AutoCad electrical essential training-online linked in learning

May 2023, construction management: safety and health-online linked in learning

May 2023, occupational safety and health: hazard communication-online linked in learning

May 2023, occupational safety and health: slips, trips and falls-online linked in learning

May 2023, understanding personal protective equipment- online linked in learning

April 2023, fundamentals of quantitative modeling: Online Wharton university of pennsylvania

March 2023, Certified Energy Auditor: Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre

April 2021, Operational Management : VEI Dutch water operators

March 2021, SCADA Operations and Maintenance: Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre

Affiliations

Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (MEIZ) - Professional

Member of the Engineering Registration Board (EngRB) Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (MEIZ) - Certified Energy Auditor

REFERENCE

● Mr. Bernard Phiri

Director Engineering

Kafubu Water and Sanitation

Cell: 0955482115

Email: ben.phiri2011@gmail.com

● Mr. Sokratis Varvitsiotis

Manager Electrical

Kruger Veolia

Cell: 30 6936898681

Email: sokratis.varvitsiotis@veolia.com

● Mr. Nonde

Substation Manager

North Western Energy Corporation

Cell: 0964110449

Email: sikazwemuselu@gmail.com