Patrick Simwinga Email and Phone Number
A seasoned veteran of the electricity industry whose career spans over two decades. From the hum of hydro power generators to the intricacies of distribution and customer service.Has expertise in power generation and renewable energy technologies. With eight years of hands-on experience at ZESCO Limited's Kariba North Bank Power Station, gained skills in power generation control, monitoring, and maintenance, offering invaluable insights into the heart of hydroelectric power plants.Transitioned over 12 years into various roles focusing on Distribution and Customer service at Zesco Limited. Honed skills in managing power distribution losses, infrastructure protection and enhancing customer satisfaction, providing practical strategies for overcoming industry challenges.Over a decade of experience, he has established himself in the field of sustainable energy solutions with expertise in solar system design, installation and maintenance as well as battery energy storage systems integration. His work focuses on reducing carbon emissions and driving economic growth through sustainable energy solutions. He is a certified solar PV installer and energy auditor.Armed with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a BA (Hons) in Business Studies, and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, seamlessly blends managerial acumen with technical expertise, offering a well-rounded perspective on leadership in the electricity sector and a training consultant in Revenue Protection Management and Infrastructure Security for Electricity utilities in Africa and Asia.Honors:1. Granted the best paper award of the Southern African Revenue Protection Association (SARPA) Convention 2014 in South Africa. 2. Elected as Chairperson of the Revenue Protection Advisory committee of the Power Institute of East and Southern Africa (PIESA) (2014). 3. Distinguished guest speaker at the Africa Utility Week Conference for delivering expert advises/information on the challenges and achievements in revenue protection, a case for ZESCO Limited (2015). 4. Invited as guest speaker to present a paper on the challenges and achievements in revenue protection, a case for ZESCO Limited at the Power Institute of East and Southern Africa (PIESA) Conference (2015). 5. Invited by ESCOM Malawi to present a paper on Revenue Protection Management and give expert advise on mitigating revenue losses in their power distribution sector (2014).
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Managing PartnerViridis Energy LimitedLusaka, Lusaka Province, Zm
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Managing DirectorSecuritus Solutions Limited Feb 2019 - PresentLusaka Province, Zambia• Formulated and implemented company policies for the company.• Directed strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company.• Put in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems.
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Training ConsultantInternational Center For Hydropower (Ich), Norway Feb 2012 - PresentLusaka Province, Zambia1. Capacity building in revenue protection management and Infrastructure protection for power utilities (Africa and Asia)2. Developing and preparing tailor made courses in: - Revenue Protection Management. - Critical electricity infrastructure protection. - Data Analytics. - Stakeholder engagement. - Regulation in Revenue protection management.
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Guest Training ConsultantKafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (Kgrtc) Aug 2010 - PresentNamalundu Gorge, Kafue, ZambiaRevenue Protection training expert with exposure to leading edge technology utilized in reducing Technical and Commercial losses in power utilities. 1. Developed training courses in Revenue Protection Management & Infrastructure Security for power utility staff in Africa.2. Successfully trained over 400 power utility staff from different African power utility companies in Revenue Protection Management & Infrastructure security resulting into the power utilities reducing revenue losses & security related risks respectively.
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Member Board Of DirectorsZambia Environmental Management Agency (Zema) Jun 2020 - Jun 2022Lusaka, ZambiaChairperson for the Audit Committee of the Board -
Acting Senior Manager SecurityZesco Limited Oct 2018 - Jan 2019Lusaka, Zambia1. Successfully carried out risk assessments and risk management for critical electricity infrastructure in Generation, Transmission and Distribution which contributed to the security of supply for the Corporation.2. Successfully developed and implemented work processes, procedures and policies which helped reduce on security risks in the corporation.3. Coordinated security services throughout ZESCO and managed to reduce the number of thefts, vandalism, sabotage and crime cases in general which saved the corporation millions of dollars of revenue losses and equipment replacement costs. -
Manager Product SecurityZesco Limited Mar 2014 - Oct 2018Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia1. Contributed effectively to the reduction of potential revenue loss risks in the Commercial cycle processes.2. Formulated and implemented strategies to reduce the corporation’s electricity distribution losses from above 14% to below 12% in order to attain the set corporate strategic goals & the Energy Regulation Board distribution loss KPI.3. Formulated departmental policies and procedures which resulted into uniformity in dealing with commercial loss reduction throughout the corporation.4. Mentored staff to improve productivity.
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Corporate Inspectorate CoordinatorZesco Limited 2013 - 2014Lusaka, ZambiaEffectively enforced the reduction of both Technical & Non-technical losses resulting into compliance to electrical regulations and standards in the distribution network.
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Change AgentZesco Limited 2012 - 2013Lusaka, Lusaka Province, ZambiaSuccessfully trained a multi-cultural group of over 1,000 ZESCO employees in “high performance leadership course” which resulted in the creation of a culture that was engaged and productive.
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Principal Business AnalystZesco Limited 2009 - 2012Lusaka, Zambia1. Identified potential frauds, inefficiencies, threats, or operational risks and took preventative action to mitigate potential risks in the commercial cycle processes. 2. Identified key use cases, prioritize initiatives, and established the required resources and infrastructure. 3. Watched for early signs of slippages in terms of revenue losses, costs, and timelines and take corrective action through data visualization.
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Divisional Inspectorate CoordinatorZesco Limited 2006 - 2009Lusaka, Zambia1. Effectively managed the inspections and audits of power distribution systems saving the company Millions of Kwacha’s from pre-mature equipment failure and damage thereby adding to the safety and reliability of the corporation’s energy delivery system.2. Successfully developed strategies to effectively resolve customer queries in time, which improved the customer relationship in the corporation.
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Senior Control TechnologistKariba North Bank Company Jul 1998 - May 2006Siavonga, Zambia1. Efficiently controlled power generation of 4x150MW hydro-power generators.2. Timely and safely carried out switching’s on the main and auxiliary plant equipment which increased the plant availability to 92%. 3. Effectively conducted ISO 9000-2000 Quality Awareness training programmes for 150 employees, resulting into the development of processes and procedures for the company. -
Assistant Engineer ElectricalZambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited Jun 1995 - Jun 1998Kalulushi, ZambiaProvided statutory and compliance testing of mine winders which reduced accidents on the winding plants throughout Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM).
Patrick Simwinga Education Details
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Business Studies -
Management College Of Southern AfricaBusiness Administration And Management, General -
Management College Of Southern AfricaBusiness Administration And Management, General
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Copperbelt UniversityCredit
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Solwezi Technical Secondary SchoolGrade 12 School Certificate
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Mungwi Technical Secondary SchoolGrade 9 School Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions about Patrick Simwinga
What company does Patrick Simwinga work for?
Patrick Simwinga works for Viridis Energy Limited
What is Patrick Simwinga's role at the current company?
Patrick Simwinga's current role is Managing Partner.
What schools did Patrick Simwinga attend?
Patrick Simwinga attended Greenwich University, Management College Of Southern Africa, Management College Of Southern Africa, Copperbelt University, Solwezi Technical Secondary School, Mungwi Technical Secondary School.
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