COLLINS MWANSA

PERSONAL DETAILS

Phone Number: +260********* 076*******

Email Address: ad3qm5@r.postjobfree.com

Current Address: Chingola, Zambia

BRIEF PROFILE

Experienced electrical professional with a decade of expertise in demanding work settings. Possesses a deep reservoir of knowledge and demonstrates unwavering commitment to tasks, with a keen aptitude for rapidly acquiring proficiency in new machinery and procedures. Exhibits resourcefulness as a skilled troubleshooter and showcases exceptional interpersonal skills, an acute eye for detail, and adept time management capabilities.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Improved maintenance efficiency by 15% through the implementation of new preventive maintenance (PM) schedules in DeltaERP, resulting in reduced downtime and increased equipment reliability.

Achieved a 20% reduction in recurring maintenance problems by providing technical assistance and guidance to the maintenance team, leading to improved equipment reliability and overall performance.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGTHS

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Patient and Approachable

Safety protocols

Fault finding

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Able to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.

Proficient in the upkeep and management of electrical systems, with a focus on maintenance tasks.

Innovative as well as target and result-orientated individual

Equipment testing

Safety protocols

Sag Mill Service and trouble shooting

HT Switching

Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Very strong work ethic

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

2009: Electrical Engineering (Certificate)– Kabwe Institute of Technology

2006: O Level Grade 12 Certificate – Mindolo Secondary School

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2020 – 2023: Maintenance Planner – Electrical at Lubambe Copper Mine Limited

CONTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHT: Contributed to a 95% compliance rate with Lubambe's quality management standards by developing and implementing maintenance schedules, checklists, and procedures for fixed plant equipment, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Areas:

Supervising installation of power panel and control panel boards Planning, Scheduling of PM’s for Electrical and instrumentation.

Creation of new PM schedules in DeltaERP.

Consolidating of shutdown jobs for Electrical and Instrumentation using Micro Soft Project

Planning, Organizing, Developing and Implementing of Maintenance activities at Lubambe Copper Mine.

Preparing of weekly and monthly reports for the plant.

Ensuring maintenance routines are updated regularly to reflect changes as and when required.

Providing technical assistance for prevention of reoccurring maintenance problems.

Monitoring spare parts stock levels in line with sectional maintenance needs.

Creation of shutdown plans and coordination of actions.

Develop and control maintenance schedules, checklist and procedures for fixed plant in conformity with Lubambe quality management aspiration Training of material expeditor correct raising of orders. I.e. parts allocated to MWO and to the assets and area of the plant.

March 2014 – March 2020: Senior Artisan at Lubambe Copper Mine Limited

CONTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHT: Implemented a comprehensive electrical safety program that resulted in zero injuries and lost-time incidents over a 2-year period, ensuring a safe working environment for the team while maintaining uninterrupted operations.

Key Performance Areas:

Provided crucial technical support, which included troubleshooting and overseeing new installations, to maintain uninterrupted electrical system functionality.

Proficiently programmed Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and Soft Starters, optimizing motor operations for efficiency and control.

Ensured the reliability of electrical distribution through the meticulous maintenance of High-Tension (HT) substations and Mini Substations.

Programmed Vamp relays (255, 40, and 259) to precisely monitor and protect electrical circuits, enhancing system safety.

Managed the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide range of motors and electrical equipment, guaranteeing their optimal performance.

Spearheaded the construction, installation, and commissioning of 11KV mini-substations, transformers, switchgear, and advanced control systems, including Siemens Simocodes, Variable Speed Drives, Soft Starters, and PLCs.

Demonstrated unwavering commitment to safety by achieving zero injuries and lost-time incidents, while also actively conducting high-voltage switching and meticulously testing electrical systems for compatibility and adherence to safety standards.

MEMBERSHIP

Engineering Institution of Zambia – Full Craftsperson EIZ No. 250************

Engineers Regulation Board of Zambia – Registered Craftsperson ERB No. 450************

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