Experience

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  Zesco Limited

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    Conducting renewable Energy resource assessments and project identification in Solar, Wind, Biomass, Hydropower and Geothermal.Preparing preliminary designs of systems and products including data collection, compilationand analysis.Developing detailed designs of the systems while applying international standards to designprocesses in liaison with other team members.Recommending alternative designs/solutions for approval.Preparing design specifications and technical drawings.Assisting in research for suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales.Preparing models and prototypes of products using design software.

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  Lafarge Zambia Plc

  • Zambia
  • Construction
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Mechanical Planner

    • Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

    Defined the detailed methodology for carrying out all mechanical jobs according to priorities, required resources, skills coordination and supervision.Ensured that all the necessary materials were available for the planned operations and met the required quantity and quality.Prepared time and cost estimates for work orders and job plans to help optimise resources allocation.Formalised and updated detailed job-plans for important maintenance operations (technically and/or financially important).Maintained and update information and data in the CMMS (Maximo Mi7).Planned major equipment (Kilns and Cement Mills) annual overhauls.

  • Condition Monitoring Engineer

    • Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

    Maintained in-depth knowledge of the condition and operation of all plant equipment on a continuous basis and then used that knowledge to contribute to the best level of performance of Plant’s equipment!Measured and monitored equipment conditions, analyzed trends, and identified the needs for maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, Mobile Equipment, Instrumentation and Civil works), taking into account production constraints and maintenance budgets.Led and coordinated plant RCAs and incident validations.

  • Graduate Trainee - Preventive Maintenance and CIF

    • Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

    Drove culture change and spearheaded plant adaptation to the global LafargeHolcim standard for running a Cement plant with particular emphasis on Preventive Maintenance methods.NB: CIF = Cement Industrial Framework, the manual for running a world class Cement plant!

  • Graduate Intern - Mechanical Execution

    • May 2018 - Oct 2018

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  Elpe Finance Limited

  • Lusaka

  • Credit Officer

    • Feb 2017 - May 2018
    • Lusaka

    Helped potential clients navigate our financial institution's loan application process, acquire loans in a timely manner all the while ensuring Elpe complied with the Laws of the land.Reviewed loan requests/renewalsAssessed clients’ financial status, data and documentationEvaluated creditworthiness and risksSet up payment plansMaintained updated records of loan applications and payments

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  General Cable - ZAMEFA

  • Luanshya

  • Student Engineer

    • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Luanshya

    Designed system to improve 'wire drawing' machine efficiency reducing machine downtime by over 50%!Complete overhauls of water pumps, air conditioners, etc.Preventive Maintenence on company Gensets and various other machines to ensure plant was active throughout the shift times.

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  Konkola Copper Mines plc

  • Chingola

  • Student Engineer

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Chingola

    Carried out maintenance and repair works on water pumps, lathe machines, boring machines, rolling machines and various electric motors. Helped save company resources as they did not have to hire independent contractors to do the work.

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  Chikola High School

  • Chingola

  • Typist

    • Oct 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Chingola

    Responsible for various typing duties as required by members of the computer department. Did the work voluntarily.