Russel Nyirenda
Chingola
Summary
Accomplished Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with a proven track record at Konkola Copper Mines, adept in project management and motor rewinding. Excelled in roles requiring planning skills and innovative solutions, significantly contributing to maintenance and energy-saving initiatives. Renowned for fast learning and teamwork, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Skilled Shift Engineer with relevant experience in managing engineering operations, ensuring safety protocols, and coordinating team activities. Strengths include strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Previous work has resulted in improved efficiency in operations, successful maintenance of systems, and effective team management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Engineer – Instrumentation
KCM Smelter
Chingola
01.2023 - Current
- Performing instrumentation equipment check-ups according to the maintenance schedule plan, workload, manpower availability, and KCM Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs).
- Executing work order jobs, supervising instrumentation technicians, and ensuring adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Ensuring compliance with SHE procedures during maintenance work.
- Evaluating the manpower requirement for daily preventive, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance, and preparing the job schedule per shift.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the section head.
- Testing, repairing, calibration, and troubleshooting of the instrumentation control systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency call-outs to resolve any issues or malfunctions within the Smelter.
Electrical / Planning Engineer
Galaxy Engineering Ltd
Chingola
03.2019 - 01.2023
- My job description involved designing and developing electrical control systems and components to our client's specifications.
- My work focused on safety, reliability, sustainability, economy, and quality.
- I was a Products and Technical Services Sales Officer.
- Understanding project specifications, and developing time schedules and budgets that meet them.
- Analyzing technical drawings, and providing material and cost estimates.
- Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets.
- Main projects included: rewinding and servicing KCM motors (AC and DC), and coils. Part of the scope of work included servicing transformers from 50 kVA to 4,000 kVA.
- Refurbishment and installation of 550-volt distribution boxes (DBs) in all workshops at KCM Nchanga.
- Servicing and maintenance of overhead cranes at the Tailings Leach Plant (TLP), KCM.
- Refurbishment of three overhead cranes (25 ton, 10 ton, and 60/10 ton) at Old East Mill Plant, KCM.
- 3 by 250 kW Danfoss Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) repair and installation at TLP, KCM.
- Conducted regular project reviews and adjustments to schedules and plans based on project evolution and stakeholder feedback.
- Prepared and presented detailed project reports and updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Used engineering software to draw planning diagrams and produce sketches.
- Developed and maintained project schedules using MS Project software.
Global Internship Program (GIP) - Senior Assistant Electrical Engineer
Konkola Copper Mines
02.2018 - 02.2019
- A one year intensive training of recent graduates from around the globe
- As a global trainee, I had been assigned and performed duties as a Senior Assistant Electrical Engineer by adhering to Business Plans on maintenance cost by not exceeding the budget
- I spearheaded and was involved in several projects like: Energy cost saving initiatives, Procurement and installation of VFDs on final tails pumps, Maximum Demand (MD) management system implementation at the concentrator, Installation of an interlock between pump stages and gland seal water pumps at Old East Mill (OEM)
- During my tenure, I directly reported to the Head Electrical and Instrumentation – Concentrator
Intern (Trainee Engineer)
ZESCO
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Kitwe Main 330/220/11 kV Substation.
- I was based at the Kitwe 330/220/11 kV main substation.
- During this period, I gained practical experience in transformer maintenance, high-voltage isolation, and power transmission.
- Utilized and interpreted technical drawings when repairing and installing electrical systems.
Pre-graduation internship
Belgorod State Technological University
03.2017 - 05.2017
- An internship done at the university (BSTU)
- During this time, I did my research and analysis of producing electrical and heat energy from solar energy with the aim of supporting the development of new designs, materials, and manufacturing processes for solar components and systems with an emphasis on improved performance, reliability, and service life
Education
Honor’s degree - Power and Electrical Engineering, Electric Drives and Automations
Belgorod State Technological University Named After V. G. Shukhov
Belgorod06-2017
Preparatory Certificate - Science and Engineering, Study of Russian language and Russian literature
Belgorod State Technological University Named After V. G. Shukhov
01.2013
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level -
Mukuba High School
11-2011
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Electric Motor Rewinding
- Mathcad Proficiency
- MATLAB Proficiency
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Skilled in Microsoft Visio Usage
- Creative Problem-Solving
- SAP Proficiency
- Fast learner and team-oriented
- Failure Analysis
- Project Management
- Electrical and Instrumentation Competence
- Equipment calibration
- Operations monitoring
- Electrical systems expertise
- Schematic reading
- System troubleshooting
- Control systems
Affiliations
1. Professional Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
2. Practicing License with Engineering Regulation Board (ERB)
Certification
- Russian Language Certificate
- Certificate of Honor (Excellence in education)
- Certificate of Excellence in Russian Language
- Certificate in Basic Supervisory
- High Voltage Switching (Up to 11 kV)
- First Aid Training
References
- Mr Reagan Kunda, Head Instrumentation and Control, KCM Smelter, 0971017666, reagan.kunda@kcm.co.zm
- Mr. Roy Mwila, Head Electrical, Galaxy Engineering, +260 979 277051, Roy.Mwila@galaxy.co.zm
- Mr. Christopher Chaila, Engineering Manager at Nchanga Concentrator, KCM, +260 974 495424, Christopher.Chaila@kcm.co.zm
- Mrs. Likonge Mulenga, Head Electrical and Instrumentation at Nchanga Concentrator, KCM, +260 977 450580 / +260 962 334212, Likonge.Mulenga@kcm.co.zm
- Mr. Samuel Simwanza, Supervisor at Kitwe 330/220/11 kV main substation, ZESCO, +260 977 796368
Projects
1. Modernization of automation systems for solar panels, Research and analysis of existing schematics for heating water using solar collectors.
2. Successfully completed the Bag-Filter project for Slag Cleaning Furnance (SCF) at Nchanga Smelter, KCM. I was the Project engineer for electrical and instrumentation.
3. I was part of the team that successfully updated the Nchanga Smelter Emerson DCS system from v. 11.3 to 13.3. This required installing new DCS panels, laying over 10km of cables, removing PLC systems and installing new instruments.
Languages
- Bemba, Native
- English, Excellent
- Russian, Very good
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/27/94
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Bemba
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Shift Engineer – Instrumentation
KCM Smelter
01.2023 - Current
Electrical / Planning Engineer
Galaxy Engineering Ltd
03.2019 - 01.2023
Global Internship Program (GIP) - Senior Assistant Electrical Engineer
Konkola Copper Mines
02.2018 - 02.2019
Intern (Trainee Engineer)
ZESCO
09.2017 - 12.2017
Pre-graduation internship
Belgorod State Technological University
03.2017 - 05.2017
Honor’s degree - Power and Electrical Engineering, Electric Drives and Automations
Belgorod State Technological University Named After V. G. Shukhov
Preparatory Certificate - Science and Engineering, Study of Russian language and Russian literature
Belgorod State Technological University Named After V. G. Shukhov
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level -
Mukuba High School
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