Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Roles And Responsibilities
References
Timeline
Samuel Mung'omba

Samuel Mung'omba

Kitwe

Summary

More than ten years of experience as an electrical and instrumentation/control systems engineer, working on the programming, installation, detailed maintenance, and commissioning of power plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Competent engineering professional with expertise in engineering project management and design. Works well in fast-paced environments requiring critical and analytical thinking skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

ENGINEER - POWER PLANTS ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION

Copperbelt Energy
01.2014 - Current
  • Ensured instrumentation defects were resolved in the shortest possible time
  • Allen Bradley based PLC programming and troubleshooting (RSLogix) and HMI/SCADA programming and development (FTView and RSView)
  • Design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of automated fire protection equipment
  • Maintenance and Calibration of all types of field instruments, analyzers, and indicating instruments
  • Inspection and acceptance testing for procured equipment
  • Installation & maintenance of 11KV vacuum and oil circuit breakers and accompanying switch gear equipment
  • Carried out commissioning works for electrical and control equipment (switchgear, PLC controls, Motors & MCCs)
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts to successfully implement new technologies into existing systems.
  • Evaluated the need for new equipment (Capital Expense)
  • Conducted feasibility studies for proposed projects using potential ROI and risk management.
  • Developed cost estimates and specifications for project proposals.
  • Capital Expense Project Management (Planning, Execution, Reporting, and Evaluation). Over $15million worth of projects managed over the period.
  • Analyzing data and presenting findings in written reports to management and concerned departments.

Senior Assistant Engineer

Copperbelt Energy
07.2012 - 12.2013
  • Company-tailored graduate development program aimed at Copperbelt Energy Corporation.
  • Working closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure the reliable performance of gas turbine alternators (GTA) used to supply emergency power to mining custodians.

Education

Master of Engineering: Renewable Energy - Renewable Energy

University of Zambia, Lusaka
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronics -

Copperbelt University, Kitwe
12.2011

Skills

  • Computers and MS Office proficiency
  • Programming PLC control systems
  • Power plant electrical equipment operation and maintenance
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • MATLAB
  • PVSyst
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Technical reporting
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • System Troubleshooting

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving
  • PLC Programming and SCADA
  • Fire Suppression Systems
  • GTA field instrumentation
  • Installation & Maintenance of 11KV Switchgear
  • Commissioning of electrical/Control Equipment
  • Capital Expenses
  • Managerial reporting
  • Project Management

References

  • Mr. Bbenkele Haachitwe, COPPERBELT ENERGY CORPORATION, Head - Internal Audit & Risk Management, +260 968 319 621, haachitweb@cec.com.zm
  • Mr. Steven Mukamba, BAYPORT, Manager - Admin, +260 977 472 173, stevenmukamba@gmail.com
  • Mr. Leonard Lufungulo, COPPERBELT ENERGY CORPORATION, Senior Engineer - GTA Electrical/Instrumentation, +260 966 838 188, lufungulol@cec.com.zm

Timeline

University of Zambia - Master of Engineering: Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy
01.2021 - Current
ENGINEER - POWER PLANTS ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION - Copperbelt Energy
01.2014 - Current
Senior Assistant Engineer - Copperbelt Energy
07.2012 - 12.2013
Copperbelt University - Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronics,
Samuel Mung'omba