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Mike Musunga Mbao

Lusaka,Lusaka Province

Summary

I am a certified electrical engineer with 10 years of professional and technical knowledge in industrial and residential structures. I am skilled in performing project management, construction, installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, operations of VSDs, VFDs and repairs of both AC & DC electrical supply for industrial, commercial and residential. I also collaborate with the team in problem analysing and solving problems with various electrical controls, systems and tools. Instrumentation calibrating, repairs and optimize of equipment. Planning of the work schedules. Electrical Consultant for Tabernacle of David Church and New Oil Factory Plant at Essential Commodities. Design Electrical drawing for Libala Mall under HUA JIANG INVESTMENT on behalf of KVA POWER SOLUTIONS in Lusaka. Designed electrical, fire alarm system and mechanical engineering for INSTANT FOOD PROCESSING FACTORY under SYLVA FOOD SOLUTION in Lusaka. Skilled in equipment monitoring and performance. I was subcontracted to do Arc Flash Risk Assessment and Load flow analysis in line with electrical safety at Maheu plant and Coca Cola plant, Lusaka. With the vast experience and knowledge gained from my previous Architectural firm, I learnt to design, plan, manage a project and liaise with the client and contractors.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Electrical Engineer

KVA Power Solutions Limited
Lusaka West
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Project management, Designing Detailed Technical Electrical Drawing, electrical construction, and supervising
  • Arc Flash Risk Assessment and stimulation of the electrical network for industrial
  • Load flow analysis – finding out how the electrical system is balance between the supply and the load
  • Short circuit Analysis for the whole electrical network system, Designing of electrical drawing, Repositioning and Installation of 1000kva generator, Analysis of the Earth Leakage current and Earth resistance, Optimization of 1600A Panels installation and all electrical and instrumentation accessories, Optimization of 1600A HV/LV Substation and Motor Control Centre(MCC), Analysis of the Earth Leakage current and Earth resistance, Construction of the production lighting system
  • Created technical documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer within team.
  • Kept and updated records on all electrical design changes.
  • Specified manufacturing techniques to achieve desired system requirements.
  • Applied principles of electrical theory to advance product development and efficiency.

Electrical Project Engineer

Civilink Electrical Design
Solwezi
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Consultancy and project monitoring
  • Collaborated on cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions, enhancing plant performance and reliability.
  • Prepared accurate sketches and drawings for electrical schemes.
  • Prepared and modified drawings, specs, calculations and graphs for complex electrical designs.
  • Conducted risk assessments for electrical installations, maintaining safety and reliability.

Electrical Project Engineer

Civilink Electrical Design
Lusaka
01.2024
  • Consultancy and project monitoring

Electrical Engineer

Nsunga Consulting Engineers
Lusaka
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Designing Full Working Electrical Drawing, Lighting Layout plans, Small Power electrical layout plan, Distribution Board Schematic drawings, Fire Alarm control system, Access Control Layout Plans
  • Created technical documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer within team.
  • Kept and updated records on all electrical design changes.
  • Prepared and modified drawings, specs, calculations and graphs for complex electrical designs.
  • Supervised technicians and craftspeople during projects.
  • Supervised technicians in installing and maintaining MV, LV, and HV systems, overseeing safety and operational efficiency.
  • Developed methodologies for installing temporary and permanent electrical equipment in compliance with safety standards.
  • Executed detailed design reviews, identifying and resolving potential
  • Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for safe, operational environment.

Electrical Engineer

Nsunga Consulting Engineers
Lusaka
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Designing Full Working Electrical Drawing, Substation Layout Plan, Lighting Layout plans, Small Power electrical layout plan, Lightning Protection layout plans, External Electrical Reticulation Layout Plans, Distribution Board Schematic drawings, Fire Alarm control system, Access Control Layout Plans

Electrical Engineer

Nsunga Consulting Engineers
Lusaka
10.2023
  • Designing Detailed Technical Electrical Drawing, Substation Layout plan, Lighting Layout plans, Small Power electrical layout plan, Lightning Protection layout plans, External Electrical Reticulation Site Layout Plans, Distribution Board Schematic drawings, Fire Alarm Control system, Access Control Layout Plans

Electrical Engineer

Nsunga Consulting Engineers
Lusaka
09.2023
  • Designing Detailed Technical Electrical Drawing and Implementation, Substation Layout plan, Lighting Layout plans, Small Power electrical layout plan, Lightning Protection layout plans, External Electrical Reticulation Site Layout Plans, Distribution Board Schematic drawings, Fire Alarm Control system, Access Control Layout Plans

Project Manager

CM ARCHITECTS
11.2020
  • Designing and Implementation, Project management, electrical construction, and supervising of Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electrical Technicians and Plumbers
  • Procurement, attending to work order and meeting deadlines

Project Manager

KVA POWER SOLUTIONS
Lusaka
01.2020 - Current
  • Project management, Designing Detailed Technical Electrical Drawing, electrical construction, and supervising
  • Arc Flash Risk Assessment and stimulation of the electrical network for industrial
  • Load flow analysis – finding out how the electrical system is balance between the supply and the load
  • Short circuit Analysis for the whole electrical network system, Designing of electrical drawing, Repositioning and Installation of 1000kva generator, Analysis of the Earth Leakage current and Earth resistance, Optimization of 1600A Panels installation and all electrical and instrumentation accessories, Optimization of 1600A HV/LV Substation and Motor Control Centre(MCC), Construction of the production lighting system
  • Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
  • Updated databases with current client, contract and service agreements.
  • Evaluated project risks and feasibility, identifying issues and proactively implementing proposed solutions.
  • Led meetings with both client and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates.

Electrical Designer

KVA Power Solution
Lusaka
01.2020
  • Designing the Substation Detailed Technical Electrical Drawing, Analysis of the Earth Leakage current and Earth resistance, Design the Feeder Pillar and all electrical and instrumentation accessories, Load flow analysis – finding out how the electrical system is balance between the supply and the load
  • Short circuit Analysis for the whole electrical network system, Designing of electrical drawing

Electrical Maintenance Intern

Zambian Breweries plc
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Maintenance in Electrical/Instrumentation for the Maintenance department and under Packaging department
  • Electrical and Control Panel, VSD, VFD maintenance, and new installation
  • Planning work orders, procuring materials, attending to work order on time registering equipment and equipment performance and condition monitoring, Worked, Over whole maintenance and operation of Automated Depalletiser, Packer and unpacker, Bottle filler and Bottle washer and Boiler machine, Maintenance, Installation of motors and setting of Siemens Step7 (PLC), VSD,Soft starters for the Conveyor systems, Maintenance and monitoring of equipment, Substation maintenance, switching and Generator switching.

Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Intern

Ndola Lime Company
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Maintenance, Troubleshooting, New electrical lines construction, panels installation and all electrical and instrumentation accessories
  • Planning work orders, procuring materials, attending to work order on time registering equipment and equipment performance and condition monitoring, 33/11/0.4KVA Substation maintenance and switching, Maintenance, Installation of motors and setting of VSD, Soft starters for the Conveyor systems.

Electrical Engineer / Draughtman

CM Architect
Lusaka
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Participated in the Architectural Design of Zambia Army Barrack, Chalala, Lusaka
  • Took party in Feasibility studies for Zambia army Chinsali, Northern Provence
  • Client Total Zambia duties: Participated in Designing, Consultancy, Monitoring and supervising the work in progress for all,(Kapiri Mposhi, HillCreast, Kapiri Chililabombwe Serenje Chipata Ndeke Kafue Chingola Ibex hill Avondale Kafue road Parkway Hillcrest Levy Independence Makeni Jack compound Great East Road Great North road Choma Mungwi Mumbwa Kabwe and Alick Nkhata site, Client: Pump Service Station Duties: Participated in Design Consultancy, Monitoring and supervising the work in progress of different site, Chipata, Sinda, Kaoma, Burma road, Chilimbulu, Water falls
  • UNZA Lecture Theater Great east and Ridge way, Participated in Designing, Monitoring the work in progress
  • Consultancy, Monitoring and supervising the work in progress of different Residential Housing
  • Electrical Design and commission of MV network for Mother Shelters for ZCAHRD,checking if the right standard specification (IEEE) of the materials are used and Testing and inspecting the earth resistance using the Megger tester for protection sake
  • Project Management, designing, wiring, installing, commissioning of the control and power system for Chinta Fisheries in Ndola, Zambia
  • Residential Green energy
  • Design, install and commission 10kw solar energy in Woodland, Designed, constructed, installed and commissioned MV for both the school blocks and houses at UNINGI Basic School in Mbala, Northern Province, Zambia.

Project engineer

KVA POWER SOLUTIONS/ China Railway Construction En
KAOMA, Zambia
01.2021 - 07.2022

Client – China Railway Construction Engineering Group

Job Title : Electrical Engineer

Duties sites / Koama Water Power supply, Chilombo, Mulamba Treatment plant, Forkland

  • Supervision of Installing 50mmsq/11KV overhead line, 200m, 600m, 20m, 600m,
  • Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale operational.
  • Erecting poles 50poles, 10m 12m 14m ..
  • Installing 50KVA X2, 100KVA X3, 200KVA X3,11/0.4 transformers and its accessories .
  • Installing 3 feeder pillars ,
  • Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
  • Examined project plans and locations to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Oversaw field projects implementing engineering designs and
  • Produced project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and meetings.
  • Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
  • Scheduled projects and resources to meet deadlines whilst achieving target spends.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to minimise accidents and injury.
  • Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
  • Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.

Project engineer

KVA POWER/ AVIC INTRL CONTRUCTION PROJECTS
Mongu, Western Province
01.2021 - 07.2021

Job Title : Electrical Engineer/Project Manager

Duties sites / Power Supply to little Zambezi for pumping water at the main intake/western water treatment plant and Kasima well

  • Supervision of Installing 70mmsq/ 11KV overhead line,
  • Erecting poles, 10m 12m 14m .. total quantity of 15
  • Installing 500KVA11/0.4 transformers and its accessories .
  • Installing 3 feeder pillars ,
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.
  • Sourced and procured electrical components, optimising costs and delivery timelines.
  • Prepared and modified drawings, specs, calculations and graphs for complex electrical designs.
  • Prepared accurate sketches and drawings for electrical schemes.
  • Monitored transmission performance, responding quickly to faults for minimised power disruption.
  • Conducted risk assessments for electrical installations, maintaining safety and reliability.
  • Supervised technicians and craftspeople during projects.
  • Supervised technicians in installing and maintaining MV, LV, and HV systems, overseeing safety and operational efficiency.
  • Created, aligned and optimised electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
  • Recommended improvements in electrical design processes, enhancing overall efficiency.

Education

Advanced Certificate in Electrical -

Zesco Training Centre
01.2006 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - undefined

University of Information and Communication
01.2016 - 04.2020

Grade 12 Certificate - undefined

Chiwala Technical Secondary school
01.2000 - 04.2004

Skills

  • Experienced in PLCs (Siemens step 7), maintenance and operations of VSDs, VFDs and soft starter
  • 33/11/04KVA Substation maintenance and switching
  • Solar and UPS design and installation
  • Design and Construction of a 11kv/04kv substation
  • AutoCAD MEP, Revit, Solidworks, ETAP software
  • Microsoft PM,Github, Excel, word, Power point
  • Arc Flash Risk Assessment
  • Thermographic maintenance
  • Feasibility Studies & Reports and Planning Proposals
  • Concept and Detailed Project Designs & Drawings
  • Economic Evaluation & Cost Estimation

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 06/12/85
  • Nationality: Zambia
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christianity

Custom

  • Mr Kawele Musonda, 5, Kelvin Zyambo, Engineer Manager, 0969812557, Zamban Breweries ABinBev, Lusaka
  • May Chellah, 5, Electrical Plant manager, 0977404983
  • Mweene Kalebi, 6, Assistance Director, 0977525758, Coca Cola Beverage, CM Architect
  • Abraham Sipula, 4, Foreman, Ndola Lime Company
  • Information and Communication, 4, University, +260977936704, +260955115917, P.O Box 30226, Ndola.
  • Zombe Kaliwanda, 4, KVA POWER SOLUTIONS, +260979303567, +260-211-845754, +260979681676, kvapowersolutions@gmail.com

Timeline

Electrical Project Engineer

Civilink Electrical Design
02.2024 - 02.2024

Electrical Project Engineer

Civilink Electrical Design
01.2024

Electrical Engineer

Nsunga Consulting Engineers
10.2023 - 01.2024

Electrical Engineer

Nsunga Consulting Engineers
10.2023

Electrical Engineer

Nsunga Consulting Engineers
09.2023

Electrical Engineer

Nsunga Consulting Engineers
01.2023 - 11.2023

Electrical Engineer

KVA Power Solutions Limited
01.2021 - 12.2022

Project engineer

KVA POWER SOLUTIONS/ China Railway Construction En
01.2021 - 07.2022

Project engineer

KVA POWER/ AVIC INTRL CONTRUCTION PROJECTS
01.2021 - 07.2021

Project Manager

CM ARCHITECTS
11.2020

Project Manager

KVA POWER SOLUTIONS
01.2020 - Current

Electrical Designer

KVA Power Solution
01.2020

Electrical Maintenance Intern

Zambian Breweries plc
07.2019 - 12.2019

Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Intern

Ndola Lime Company
01.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - undefined

University of Information and Communication
01.2016 - 04.2020

Electrical Engineer / Draughtman

CM Architect
01.2013 - 01.2018

Advanced Certificate in Electrical -

Zesco Training Centre
01.2006 - 04.2008

Grade 12 Certificate - undefined

Chiwala Technical Secondary school
01.2000 - 04.2004
Mike Musunga Mbao