Mambwe Sunday
Summary
I was part of the team that did erect, construct and commission the Kansanshi Copper Smelter project in year 2014. This was a project of First Quantum minerals limited.
I successfully managed to lead Instrument team for this project through construction, commissioning and completion of this project as acting supervisor.
I attended a radiation safety and belt scale calibration course in South Africa at process automation
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Technician
Kansanshi Copper Smelter | Kansanshi Mine Zambia
Solwezi , Zambia
10.2014 - Current
- I am currently working for First Quantum minerals limited at its Kansanshi smelter in Zambia
- I work as a shift Technician for Electrical and Instrumentation
- My other details are as can be seen on LinkedIn site
- My daily work involves Carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs and servicing of all instruments throughout the plant
- Understand both analog and digital instruments, knowledge of and understands step 7 plc and carried out preventive maintenance on plc network system, I worked as a technician for kansanshi processing plant in the analyzer section where l handled all the density meters in the plant.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Attended training committees that wrote training modules for equipment operation and testing.
- Interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
- Worked to create safe, low-cost and dependable designs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Trainee Technician
Bwana Mukubwa Acid Plant FQML
Ndola , Zambia
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Tested, repaired faulty instrument and completing preventive maintenance.
- Checked, carried out faulty findings on breakdown and calibrations
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skills
- COMPUTER PROFICIENT
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Instrument Maintenance and Repair
- Control Circuitry
- Error Troubleshooting
- Safety Regulation Adherence
- Troubleshoot Faults
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Calibration
- Problem Diagnostics
- Process Control Systems
Accomplishments
- Installation, setting and calibrating of density meters (process automation) and blue cube samplers at kansanshi copper processing plant
- CREDENTIALS: Certificate in Process Control Instrumentation
- Accredited by Mufulira Trade Training Institute
- PERSONAL SKILLS:
- Understanding and troubleshooting of siemens step 7 programmable logic controllers
- Providing permanent and lasting solution to the problems
- Co-coordinating and relating with team mates
- Comprehensive problem solving
- Calibration and installation of process instruments
- Able to work under pressure
- Proven computer literate
- Able to work with minimum or no supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Plant maintenance, instruments installation and calibration
- Willingness to learn
- Team facilitator
- Understand both digital and analog instruments
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