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Kalumbila, North-Western Province, Zambia, Zambia

I lead long and short-term planning, reliability, condition monitoring, and major outage project teams in delivering FQMs strategic asset management plan (SAMP) for mobile mining equipment. The team also looks at innovative ways of managing inventory, developing technicians via a proficiency framework, and optimizing process flows and systems. We collaborate with various OEMs and contractors to optimize asset life and continuously look for ways to improve asset health.

Zambia

I lead a team in field and mobile electrical maintenance of mining equipment including:1. Drills: Caterpillar MD6640; Furukawa DCR-20; Sandvik DK25; Atlas Copco PV 271; Epiroc D652. Shovels: Caterpillar 7495; Liebherr 9250 and 9100; Komatsu PC55003. Trucks: Liebherr T284; Komatsu 860E, 960E, and HD15004. Ancillary Equipment: Komatsu GD825A, WA600, WA380, HD785-7, D475A, D375A, Volvo A40F5. Pantograph installation and repair.

Panama

Electrical Protection Specialist for protection relays and distribution system on a 2 x 150MW grid integrated thermal power plant covering:1. 230kV transmission line differential protection (RED670 Relays).2. Circuit breaker and switch gear maintenance of a gas-insulated substation (Hyosung).3. Busbar, and cable protection and synchronization (MiCOM P94, P40, and P742 Relays).4. Transformer, motor, and generator protection (RET, REF, REM, SEL, Siemens, Schneider-Electric Relays).5. Medium voltage and low voltage distribution systems (LSIS, Schneider-Electric, and ABB MV switchgear.

Kalumbila, Zambia

Large-scale open cast mining operations requiring electrical power for electric shovels, drills, and a 30MVA trolley assist line. Responsibilities included:1. Statutory compliance on in-pit substations, overhead lines, and associated electrical infrastructure. 2. Maintenance and development of pit electrical infrastructure including dewatering, skid substations, and trolley assist lines.3. Commissioning of four trolley assist substations operating on a single DC line. 4. Repair of RMUs and in-pit substations

Kansanshi Copper Smelter, Zambia

Large-scale copper smelting operation utilizing Isasmelt, Matte Settling Electric Furnace (MSEF), Pierce -Smith copper converters and Andritz-Maerz anode converters. Responsibilities included:1. 1.5 MVA diesel standby generator maintenance and operation; 2. 33kV, 6.6kV and 550V distribution and protection; 3. Industrial HVAC systems; 4. MV drives maintenance (Altivar 1200).

Kevitsa Mining Oy, Finland

Interpreting electrical and electronic schematics and designs to diagnose pit electrical failures.

Kalumbila, Zambia

Electrical construction and commissioning.

Kansanshi Mine, Zambia

Mine and plant power distribution and electrical protection with Schneider and Siemens equipment.

-generator maintenance

Duties Included:Ensuring class and exam time tables are suitable for all studentsLiaising with lecturers about class tests and venuesChannelling students complaints to lecturers and heads of departments

Master'S Degree, Engineering, Technology And Business Management, Distinction

Electrical Engineering Courses: Power Generation and Distribution, Renewable Energy, Grid-connected Microgeneration systems and Control.

General Management Program, Business Administration And Management, General

A five-month programme designed to equip senior managers who are transitioning or have transitioned, into general management. The courses.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management, 9/10

MBA in International Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical Engineering, Honours

Undergraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering majoring in power systems and electronics. Final year project: Effect of SVC on substation.

Professional Certificate Of Competency, Electrical Protection, Distinction

Gce Advanced Level, Physics, Chemistry, Biology And Mathematics, A