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LAYTONE MUYUYA

Lusaka,09

Summary

I am a Dynamic, Experienced, Professional and Registered Mechanical Engineer with over six (6) years' experience in Zambia's Energy Policy Formulation and Implementation (i.e. electricity, renewable and petroleum) as well as Project Monitoring and Management. Having worked both in the public and private sectors of the Energy Sector, I possess excellent reputation in resolving problems and improving organizational goal attainment through optimum utilization of its resources. A summary of my professional accomplishments includes, but are not limited to, the active role I played in providing technical and analytical expertise in the

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Energy Officer - Strategic Reserves

Ministry of Energy
  • Worked as a Technical Energy Officer: Responsibilities included timely provision of technical reports to the Ministry of Energy on Petroleum Product's availability and affordability in the Republic of Zambia
  • Key Relevant Roles played at the Ministry of Energy included, but were not limited to: - Collected and analyzed data as well as managed the petroleum database in order to maintain an inventory for policy interventions; - Coordinated the inspection of petroleum products availability in fuel storage and retail facilities across the country; - Monitored and evaluated project and budget implementation for public petroleum infrastructure in order to ensure that construction, maintenance and operation were done in line with petroleum standards; - Monitored the quality of fuel and adherence to set guidelines in the petroleum sub-sector; - Drafted and reviewed correspondences, progress and technical reports, case-study reports and technical proposals as well as reports on thematic research studies on energy system developments in Sub-Sahara Africa; and - Provided Policy and Technical input to Stakeholders and Committees in the Petroleum sub-sector.

Project Engineer

Eltech Investments Ltd
  • Worked as a Project Engineer: Responsibilities included timely review and report on engineering designs and terms of references for all projects at Eltech Investments Limited
  • Key Relevant Roles played at the company included, but were not limited to: - Supervised and undertook designing and implementation of mechanical, electrical and civil engineering projects; - Ensured that all performed work was in compliance with mechanical and electrical safety, specifications, standards and health requirements; - Reported to the Project Manager on various mechanical and electrical designs aspects of the installations and suggesting possible changes for better quality and cost saving; - Delivered technical presentations and conducted trainings for new technical staff; - Carried out Condition monitoring of equipment and tools health and provided technical support and advice on equipment failures, root cause investigation and reliability improvements; and - Prepared company tender documentations and Bill of Materials/Quantities for Rural Electrification Authority's Grid Extension Projects.

Senior Energy Officer - Strategic Reserves

Ministry of Energy
- Current
  • Working as a Technical Senior Energy Officer: Responsibilities include timely coordinating of activities for the Petroleum Management Section of the Ministry of Energy
  • This Section is responsible to ensure efficiency in petroleum product's availability and affordability as well as ensure security of supply of petroleum products in the Republic of Zambia
  • Key Relevant Roles at the Ministry of Energy include, but are not limited to: - Coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of project and budget implementation to ensure standard installation in line with budgetary allocation, maintenance and operation measures for mechanical equipment and machinery at fuel storage and retail facilities; - Drafting and reviewing correspondences, progress and technical reports, case-study reports and technical proposals as well as reports on thematic research studies on energy system developments in Sub-Sahara Africa; - Providing Policy and Technical input to Stakeholders and Committees in the Energy Sector; - Managing project documentations (both Soft and Hard copies) and organizing documentations during key stakeholder meetings and for audit purposes; - Monitoring the quality of fuel and adherence to set guidelines in the petroleum sub-sector; - Effective energy data collection and analysis as well as management of petroleum database in order to maintain an inventory for policy interventions; - Working in tight deadlines to deliver policy and administrative documents (i.e
  • Cabinet Memoranda, Energy Bills and Statutory Instruments, Energy Strategies and Energy Standards) in the energy sector; and - Carrying out other duties on petroleum, electricity and renewable matters as and when assigned by the Ministry of Energy.

Maintenance Trainee

Zambia Railways Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
  • Identified and interrogated the causes of failure on locomotives using root cause analysis techniques;
  • Implemented the Failure Modes Effects and Critically Analysis (FMECA) at the workshop to improve the maintenance of locomotives; and
  • Carried out monthly audits of tools for artisans and technicians to determine efficiency in the maintenance of locomotives.

Intern - Mechanical Engineering Student

ZESCO Limited
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities;
  • Conducted routine Maintenance of light and heavy duty ZESCO motor vehicles to ensure safety on the road and improved engine efficiencies; and
  • Complied with ZESCO's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Procedures.

Education

Masters of Science in Economics and Finance -

University of Lusaka

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering - undefined

Copperbelt University

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - undefined

Kamwala Secondary School

Certificate of Competence for a Training in Monitoring and Evaluation - undefined

University of Zambia

Certificate of Attendance to a Training in Data Analysis (SPSS and Excel) - undefined

Shumba Training Centre Limited

Certificate of Completion for a Training in Project Management - undefined

Blish Links Technologies & Consultancy Agency

Certificate of Completion for a Training in Research Methods & Techniques - undefined

Blish Links Technologies & Consultancy Agency

Certificate of Participation in Product Application Course - undefined

Davis and Shirtliff

Skills

  • A strategic and analytical thinker, with ability to deliver work assignments on time;
  • Highly competent user of the Microsoft Office package and Engineering Design software;
  • High confidentiality levels developed from both Professional Engineering and Civil Service;
  • Self- motivated/driven and highly disciplined to meet the highest standards available;
  • Excellent Supervisory and Coordinating skills as well as Attention to Details;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural setting;
  • Excellent command for oral and written English;
  • Excellent Leadership Skills as well as ability to inspire and motivate others;
  • Energy Analysis, Management and Measurement;
  • Excellent in SPSS and Stata Data Analysis software;
  • Excellent Research and Development Skills as well as Project Management;
  • Ability to draft/review a variety of correspondence, summary reports, technical reports
  • Good knowledge of project planning and execution
  • Working knowledge of computer planning software
  • Deep knowledge of Project Lifecycle process
  • Familiarity with Primavera systems
  • Ability to identify and mitigate project risks
  • Ability to assist in project design, development and commissioning activities

Accomplishments

  • Management, Monitoring and Evaluation of Mansa, Chipata and New Lusaka fuel storage depots construction and commissioning.
  • Successful formulation and launching of the National Energy Policy 2019, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategies at the Ministry of Energy.
  • Supervision of a team of Engineers and Technicians in the successful construction of Electrical Transmission Lines from the 640 kilowatts Kasanjiku Mini-hydro power plant to Ntambu Community and surrounding areas in North-Western Province, Zambia.
  • Review and development of energy quality, energy infrastructure and biofuels standards.
  • Negotiations at the designing of a negotiation package which led to cancellation of Interest Rate Charges amounting to US$3.5 Million that were charged to the Ministry of Energy as a result of late payments for the supply of fuel.
  • Development of a payment reconciliation tracking system regarding the supply of fuel.
  • Successful development of the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) - 2022 to 2026 regarding the Energy Sector.
  • Identification of key skills and technical staff gaps in Petroleum Management which were later approved by Cabinet Office.
  • Supervision of Officers in the Ministry of Energy for better analysis of the Uniform Pump Pricing (UPP) mechanism to offset the imbalance that was being experienced in the UPP Fund.
  • Best third year student in Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Mechanical for the year 2014.

Affiliations

  • Professional Engineer of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ). EIZ Membership No.: 225033246672845.
  • Registered Engineer of EIZ. EngRB No.: 858691767546302.

Nrcno

150458/10/1

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Zambian

References

  • Dr. Chisangano Francesca Zyambo, Permanent Secretary - Administration, Ministry of Energy, Francesca.Zyambo@grz.gov.zm/frachisangano@gmail.com, +260979789982
  • Mr. Trevor Kaunda, Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, +260977782746/+260963857028
  • Mr. Rodney Kalota, Director - Petroleum, Ministry of Energy, Rodney.Kalota@moe.gov.zm/butemweck@gmail.com, +260761204206
  • Mr. Arnold M. Simwaba, Director - Energy, Ministry of Energy, Arnold.Simwaba@moe.gov.zm/arnmils.simwaba806@gmail.com, +260975752993/+260964870532
  • Ms. Esther Kakole, Former Projects Engineer, Eltech Investments Limited, kakoleesther3@gmail.com, +260977777994/+260967777994
  • Mr. A.C Maimbo, Mechanical Technologist, ZESCO Limited, acmaimbo@zesco.co.zm, +260979309911/+260955309911
  • Mr. Evans Chibuye, Assistant Manager - Motive Power Section, Zambia Railways Limited, chibuyeevans@gmail.com, +260965193573/+260968367902/+260950467903
  • Mr. Chibaye Mulubika, Lecturer and Former Head of Department (HOD) - Mechanical Engineering, Copperbelt University, cmulubika@gmail.com, +260973397314/+260967487413

Hobbies and Interests

  • Creative writing
  • Reading Technical & Analytical Manuals
  • Cycling

Timeline

Maintenance Trainee

Zambia Railways Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2017

Intern - Mechanical Engineering Student

ZESCO Limited
05.2016 - 08.2016

Energy Officer - Strategic Reserves

Ministry of Energy

Project Engineer

Eltech Investments Ltd

Senior Energy Officer - Strategic Reserves

Ministry of Energy
- Current

Masters of Science in Economics and Finance -

University of Lusaka

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering - undefined

Copperbelt University

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - undefined

Kamwala Secondary School

Certificate of Competence for a Training in Monitoring and Evaluation - undefined

University of Zambia

Certificate of Attendance to a Training in Data Analysis (SPSS and Excel) - undefined

Shumba Training Centre Limited

Certificate of Completion for a Training in Project Management - undefined

Blish Links Technologies & Consultancy Agency

Certificate of Completion for a Training in Research Methods & Techniques - undefined

Blish Links Technologies & Consultancy Agency

Certificate of Participation in Product Application Course - undefined

Davis and Shirtliff

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