KUNDA CHALWE MANDA
SOLWEZI
Summary
Capable Instrumentation Technician familiar with diverse instruments, equipment and tools. Dedicated and collaborative team player with more than 4-year history in the field. Looking for a long-term role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Control & Instrumentation Technician
(First Quantum Minerals LTD -(Kansanshi mine))
2020.09 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints, technical manuals and other documents related to instrumentation installation projects.
- Provided technical support to operations personnel regarding the use of instruments used in production processes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning instruments or process control issues.
- Cleaned instruments and completed minor adjustments to improve functioning.
- Assembled and tested components, wiring and systems, locating and correcting faults to optimize production results.
- Ability to interpret P&ID drawing
- Vast experience on fault finding and calibration of different types of scales and weighbridges
- Housekeeping of the workshop, equipment storage room and responsibility plant area
- Testing, calibration and documentation for a wide variety of electronic and pneumatic instruments
- Maintain and optimize process equipment to the required standard
- Worked on instruments involved on hydraulic units for thickeners, Crushers, rock breaker and Cathode stripping Machine just to mention a few
- Knowledge on the installation and fault finding of PROFIBUS based instruments
- Installations and calibration of valve positioner
- Performed troubleshooting, repairs, and calibrations of industrial process control instruments.
- Installed new instrumentation systems in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and industry standards.
- Assisted with the design of panel layouts for instrumentation systems.
- Reviewed engineering drawings to ensure accuracy of installations.
- Attending to break downs as well as maintenance in Extraction, Flotation, Milling and Crushing Plant
- Configured communication networks between field devices, PLCs, DCSs, computers.
- Analyzed process data from distributed control systems to identify trends or patterns that indicate potential problems or areas for improvement.
- Observed installed systems to detect hazards and determine need for adjustments or modifications.
- Guided technical team and personnel in operations and provided suggestions to improve service.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Removed damaged components and instrument systems to complete repairs or replace parts.
- Tested newly installed instrumentation systems prior to commissioning them into service.
- Verified accuracy of calibration data using test equipment such as multimeters, loop calibrators, thermocouples, and transmitters.
Maintenance Instrumentation Technician
[First Quantum Minerals LTD (Kalumbila & Kansanshi mine)]
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Conducted preventative maintenance on instrumentation systems and equipment. not limited to orp, ph, turbidity and conductivity calibrations
- Maintained neat and clean shop area.
- Performed diagnostics and root cause analysis to evaluate malfunctions.
- Performed troubleshooting, repairs, and calibrations of industrial process control instruments.
- Trained operators in the proper use of instruments used in production processes.
- Configured communication networks between field devices, PLCs, DCSs, computers.
- Assisted with the design of panel layouts for instrumentation systems.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted flowmeters to ensure accurate readings.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, valves, switches, recorders and indicators.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date with current technologies related to instrumentation.
- Programmed programmable logic controllers based on specifications provided by engineers.
- Repaired or replaced faulty components in accordance with safety regulations.
Education
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN INSTRUMENTATION- TEVETA -
NORTEC- NORTHERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.2016
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE- ECZ -
MAMBWE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011
Skills
- Testing Procedures
- Schematic Interpretation
- Wiring Diagrams
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment and Component Selection
- Engineering Support
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Critical Thinking
- Environmental Assessments
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Groomed trainees to become dependable Technicians.
Affiliations
- CHESS PLAYER, RUNS PERSONAL VIEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO AT MY FREE TIME. READING ENGINEERING UPDATES.
Certification
1. ADVANCE CERTIFICATE IN INSTRUMENTATIONMEMBER
2. MEMBER OF EIZ (ENGINEERING INSTITUTE OF ZAMBIA)
3. DRIVING LISENCE- UN RESTRICTE
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Shift Control & Instrumentation Technician
(First Quantum Minerals LTD -(Kansanshi mine))
2020.09 - Current
Maintenance Instrumentation Technician
[First Quantum Minerals LTD (Kalumbila & Kansanshi mine)]
2018.01 - 2021.01
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN INSTRUMENTATION- TEVETA -
NORTEC- NORTHERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE- ECZ -
MAMBWE HIGH SCHOOL
1. ADVANCE CERTIFICATE IN INSTRUMENTATIONMEMBER
2. MEMBER OF EIZ (ENGINEERING INSTITUTE OF ZAMBIA)
3. DRIVING LISENCE- UN RESTRICTE
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