WILBROAD CHANDA
Lusaka
Summary
I am a well qualified and experienced electrical engineer with vast experience in the electricity sector.With 26 years of operations, project and managerial activities ,I have scored a number of successes which includes mentoring and developing young engineers,implementiing and commissioning of various projects up to a value of $210million.I have exhibited good leadership, problem solving and analytical skills. Results-driven Electrical Consultant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in electrical systems design, energy management, and project coordination. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, ensuring successful project outcomes through effective collaboration and technical expertise. Professional skilled at all aspects of electrical installation and repair. Offers clients excellent service and expert advice. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Consultant
Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone
Lusaka, Zambia
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted site visits to evaluate existing electrical systems and identify areas of improvement.
- Analyzed data from specialized software to determine optimal solutions for customers' needs.
- Provided technical guidance on the selection, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Developed electrical system designs for commercial and industrial projects.
- Identified potential safety hazards in existing electrical systems and proposed corrective measures.
- Drafted reports summarizing project progress and results.
- Evaluated customer specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared cost estimates for materials, labor, and other resources needed for projects.
- Assisted in the development of long-term strategies for energy conservation initiatives.
- Performed inspections of completed projects to verify proper functionality before commissioning.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and other engineering documents as part of the design process.
Divisional Manager
ZESCO
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Plan and ensure availability of the distribution infrastructure to meet the demand for electricity
- Ensure good customer service through prompt and accurate meter readings, billing, bill delivery, revenue collection, customer faults query and dispute resolutions
- Ensure restoration of supply, within regulator demands following breakdowns
- Ensure timely customer base expansion
- Ensure timely and economic availability of plant, equipment, hardware, software services and consumables for the Division
- Administer the Division and provide leadership
- Ensure timely availability of competent and well-motivated staff
- Ensure adherence to safety, health and security requirements
- Maintain compliance with SHEQ standards
- Manage the relationship with relevant stakeholders
- Monitor and report service level agreements
- Provide input and manage continual improvement of the processes
- Create an environment conducive to innovation
- Define and manage quality and risk management plans
- Identify opportunities, risks and constraints for the business
- Perform a feasibility study for projects and formulate alternative solutions
- Start up, initiate and maintain a standard approach for Project Management
- Define and Maintain business functional and technical requirements
- Monitor and review people, process and technology availability and capacity
- Sustain Change
- Evaluate, prioritize, authorize and document change requests
- Establish an implementation plan of new business initiatives
- Plan business process, system and data conversion
- Plan acceptance tests and migrate to production and manage releases
- Identify, classify and control sources of information
- Align business process activities with corporate objectives
- Manage roles, responsibilities and access privileges
- Execute major business assurance initiatives
- Communicate and obtain assurance of external compliance
Project Manager
ZESCO
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Executing all the project components under my jurisdiction
- Ensure sound project management of the LTDRP
- Reviewing of all project Designs and recommendations for approval
- Construction work planning, budgeting, management and works inspection
- Ensure assessment of property in the project area and ensure compensation
- Ensure availability of materials and resources for the efficient and smooth execution of the LTDRP
- Outage and Safety management of the project component
- Monitor and inspect physical quality of works implemented
- Manage the consultants and the contractors to ensure quality works are delivered
- Ensure Project Staff training and development
- General administration and facilities management
- Prepare weekly, monthly and incidental reports
- Make presentations at institutions or any other forum on the project with prior permission from the Director
Regional Manager
ZESCO
10.2002 - 03.2015
- Manager in charge of commercial and technical operations of the regions
- Coordinate all operations in the region
- Coordinate and execute all distribution projects
- Manage all commercial aspects of ZESCO in the regions
- Manage Human and Material resources in the regions
- Ensure efficiency in the operations of ZESCO by managing Losses
- Manage contractors and suppliers in the regions
Senior Operations Engineer
ZESCO
08.2001 - 10.2002
- Coordinate all switchings in Lusaka South Distribution System
- Prepare Switching Schedules
- Issuing of relevant documents during work
- Enforce safety procedures at the place of work
- Commissioning of new equipment
- Handling of major faults on the Distribution network
Customer Service Assistant
ZESCO
06.2000 - 08.2001
- Attending to new application for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural functions
- Carry out billing calculation, tariff charges and creating new accounts for customer information services
- To provide advice to customers on all relevant queries
Maintenance Engineer
ZESCO
06.1999 - 06.2000
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Preparation of maintenance schedules for: (i) 11kV overhead lines
- (ii) 400V overhead lines
- (iii) 11/0.4kV Distribution transformers
- (iv) 11kV Ring Main Unit
Operations Engineer
ZESCO
Lusaka
10.1996 - 06.1999
- Making Switching schedules
- Application and Removal of circuit main earths
- Issuing of relevant documents during work
- Commissioning of new equipment
- Issue and coordinate all jobs in the department according to standard operations procedures
- Prepare and submit operational reports to my superior (Regional Manager)
- Clearance of major electrical faults on the Lusaka Electrical network
- Highlight safety tips to personnel under me
- Ensure safety of equipment
- Ensure that operations of electrical system comply with statutory legislation
- Carry out switchings up to 33kV system
Graduate Engineer
ZESCO
08.1996 - 10.1996
- Company Overview: (ZESCO Rehabilitation World Bank Project)
- Distribution Electrical System network data collection
- Distribution Electrical System network data sorting
- Distribution electrical System network date Analysis
- Report compilation
- Part of the team that designed the rehabilitation of the Lusaka power distribution network in 1996
- (ZESCO Rehabilitation World Bank Project)
Graduate Engineer
ZESCO
05.1996 - 08.1996
- Introduction to protection systems
- Time-graded overcurrent protection
- Earth fault protection of overhead lines
- Cable fault location
- Pressure testing of cables
Graduate Engineer
ZESCO
11.1995 - 05.1996
- Operations and Maintenance of pumps, motors conveyers and other equipment associated with underground mining
- Safety distribution to both underground and surface plants
- Ventilation of underground
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical-Machines and Power Systems
University of Zambia
01.1995
MBA -
Manchester Business School
Skills
- Billing
- Budgeting
- Business process
- Customer service
- Project Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Report Writing
- People Management
- Team Leadership
- Analytical Skills
- Energy management
- Electrical design
- Power supplies
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Player
- Safety Management
- Electrical testing knowledge
- Electrical Safety
- National Electrical Code knowledge
- Electrical Installation
Certification
Registered Electrical Engineer, the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ), 01/01/96
Honorsandawards
Most customer focus employee, Zesco Limited, 05/01/13
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Electrical Consultant
Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone
04.2024 - 06.2024
Divisional Manager
ZESCO
01.2017 - 03.2022
Project Manager
ZESCO
03.2015 - 01.2017
Regional Manager
ZESCO
10.2002 - 03.2015
Senior Operations Engineer
ZESCO
08.2001 - 10.2002
Customer Service Assistant
ZESCO
06.2000 - 08.2001
Maintenance Engineer
ZESCO
06.1999 - 06.2000
Operations Engineer
ZESCO
10.1996 - 06.1999
Graduate Engineer
ZESCO
08.1996 - 10.1996
Graduate Engineer
ZESCO
05.1996 - 08.1996
Graduate Engineer
ZESCO
11.1995 - 05.1996
Registered Electrical Engineer, the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ), 01/01/96
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical-Machines and Power Systems
University of Zambia
MBA -
Manchester Business School
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