Khwima Wilima
Lusaka
Summary
Generating an excellent work environment and fully utilizing acquired skills thus far to successfully achieve objectives and further my career. I am a goal oriented fast learner, self motivated individual with problem solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Engineer
Zesco Limited
Lusaka
08.2022 - 12.2024
- 1. Supervise all sectional works as assigned by the Principal Engineer Planning
- 2. Carryout operations on the distribution network under my jurisdiction.
- 3. Operate, assess and resolve customer complaints.
- 4. Monitor and supervise preventive maintenance at site in my area of Jurisdiction
- 5. Provide permanent solution to failures with impact on service that have occurred more than twice within a week
- 6. Reduce Supply Interruptions
- 7. Improve power quality by carrying out re-enforcement works on the Distribution network.
- 8. Reduce supply interruptions and unplanned outage duration.
- 9. Management of unplanned Interruptions by ensuring adherence to unplanned Transformer, or 33,11kV Feeder Interruptions, Blown fuses or Cut Jumpers at immediate detection via SCADA or Outage Management System (OMS)
- 10. Monitor Transformer Loading at All Bulk Supply Points within the Region/Zone of operation.
- 11. Monitor Feeder Loading at All Bulk Supply Points, Distribution and Switching Stations within the Region/Zone of operation.
- 12. Monitor Feeder Loading on all Distribution Pole Mounted/Ground Mounted Transformers (PMTs /GMTs) within the Region/Zone
- 13. Monitor and Ensure Adequate Protection on all PMTs/GMTs
- 14. Increased responsiveness to customer complaints.
- 15. Resolution of transformer, Cable, switchgear and HT/ LV line faults in the shortest possible time.
- 16. Enhance maintenance activities
- 17. Ensure all shutdowns are properly planned and executed within set timelines
- 18. Ensure each incidence occurrence is reported to the Control Center on time.
- 19. Enhance power reliability by contributing in Scoping and Implementation of identified Projects.
- 20. Attending to compensation claims
- 21. Ensure regulatory Compliance (SHEQ) and improve the Safety of Operation by ensuring zero fatality rate during operations of equipment.
- 22. Prepare monthly reports
- 23. Ensure quality workmanship.
- 24. Ensure availability of resources for the field workers.
- 25. Ensure duty rostas are up to date.
- 26. Generate incidence reports.
Assistant Operations Engineer
Zesco Limited
Lusaka
08.2019 - 07.2022
- 1. Faults coordination:
- In charge of faults coordinators and faults men.
- Ensure complaints are attended and resolved promptly.
- Attend to customer queries and complaints.
- Ensure uninterruptible electricity supply of high quality to the satisfactory of customers in the Area.
- Ensure availability of resources for the field workers.
- Ensure duty rosters are up to date.
- 2. Generate complaints and incidence reports.
- 3. Ensure quality workmanship.
- 4. Carryout annual maintenance and repair works on the distribution network.
- 5. Prepare monthly reports.
- 6. Any other duties lawfully assigned by supervisors
Zesco Limited
Lusaka
06.2013 - 08.2018
- 1. Prepare weekly site visit schedule for new customer applications
- 2. Process applications for large power users in accordance with ZESCO standards.
- 3. Design Electrification Plans for new development areas
- 4. Expanding and firming up the Distribution system through reinforcement works
- 5. Prepare scope of works for requests for customer own works
- 6. Ensure orderly organization and storage of customer application documents.
- 7. Ensure that applications for new customer applications are processed within planning engineering instructions
- 8. Ensure a safe working environment.
- 9. Ensure all Corporation technical construction standards are adhered to
- 10. Manage contractor done projects.
- 11. Prepare detailed engineering designs for distribution network and group schemes.
- 12. Prepare weekly age analysis report for new customer applications
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Zambia
LusakaSkills
- Senior Authorized Person at 33kV
- Distribution Overhead Lines Inspection
- Carrying out Distribution Switching's on Overhead lines and Substations
Certification
- 1. Power System Planning 07/2024
- 2. Power Conditioning Earthing Surge and Lightening Protection 11/2022
- 3. Untrained Linesmen on 11kV 10/2020
Languages
English
Bemba
Nyanja
References
- Davies, Chamfya, Chief Engineer Lusaka Division Control Centre, +260 977 718 127, Zesco Limited, Lusaka
- Christopher C., Mulenga, Chief Engineer Distribution Operations, +260 977 778 940, Zesco Limited, Lusaka
- Shadreck, Mpanga, shadreck.mpanga@unza.zm, +260 963 242 136, University Of Zambia, Lusaka
Interests
Reading Motivational books, Drawing, Watching Movies
Accomplishments
- 1. Power Factor Correction in Zambian Industry - University Project
- 2. Best Female Student in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- 3. JETS High School Club President (2011)
- 4. Best Student in Additional Mathematics
- 5. First Prize in Mathematics at District and Provincial level (2010)
- 6. First Prize in Junior Science (2008)
Internships
- Traineer Engineer
- Zambia Telecommunications Company, Ndola
- Fault location
- Trouble Shooting
- Ticketing, splicing and cable jointing.
- Landline/internet installations and Tap out
- Trainee Engineer
- Kansanshi Mining Plc, Solwezi
- Power Distribution Section
- 33 and 11kV power distribution overview
- Transformer assembly
- BDV oil tests
- Transformer Inspection
- Oil filtration
- Operation of plant machines such as generators and equipment such as circuit breakers
Timeline
Operations Engineer
Zesco Limited
08.2022 - 12.2024
Assistant Operations Engineer
Zesco Limited
08.2019 - 07.2022
Zesco Limited
06.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Zambia