Electrical Engineer

Paul Mwewa

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* ***** ******, *********, ***** Africa

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A technical-minded, electrical engineering technologist with more than 10 years of integrated electrical engineering projects. Has a good track record of completed projects in heavy industrial establishments, such as; Mining, pulp and paper factories, power generation, sugar mills and utilities services. Has vast experience in trouble shooting, electrical systems designing and integration, installation and commissioning of various electrical equipment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Electrical Technician Oct 2019 - Present

SAPPI Southern Africa Nelspruit

Perform Plant Maintenance to ensure availability and reliability of two Paper Machines (Kraft Liner Board and Newsprint), Pulping and refining machinery, Paper winders and Roll handling Systems.

Assist Electrical foremen or Electricians with electrical fault-finding and resolution of complex breakdowns.

Identify and implement projects for optimization of the plant

Installation and Commissioning of electrical equipment on the paper machine and related plants.

Provide and maintain documentation for new installations and retrofit projects.

Perform corrective PLC, DCS and SCADA programming.

Installation and commissioning of Variable speed drives, Soft starters and various Protection devices.

Supervision and coordination of contractors to ensure that project requirements are meeting.

Analyze Equipment software problems and communicate possible solutions with multi-discipline engineering team.

Testing of newly installed systems and closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.

Provide monthly reports to engineering management on current projects and tasks.

Assist with planning and execution of shutdowns and expansion projects.

Perform standby duties and assist in the training of Technicians and Engineers in Training.

Drives Service Engineer May 2010 - Sep 2019

Power Plant Electrical Technologies Nelspruit

Work in close collaboration with the Project Managers to ensure that customer requirements are correctly interpreted to facilitate the design and project management processes.

Travelled meet local and international customers for site surveys, inspection of existing installations and conducting of feasibility studies.Conducted presentation of development proposals to management representatives and Stakeholders following the feasibility studies outcomes.

Worked closely with Project Planners and Estimators to scope projects and prepare Bills of Material (BOM).

Monitoring and controlling of project development and updating progress charts.

Develop functional specifications and prepared installation and commissioning procedures in compliance with best engineering practices.

Performed VSD Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and managed the Preventive Maintenance Plans for clients.

Worked closely with workshop personnel and customer representatives to achieve the project goals and conducted Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) in accordance with project specifications.

Project Technician Jun 2009 - April 2010

Nkobe Electrical Enterprises, Whiteriver

Compilation of Bill of Material (BOM) and Equipment specification, including: Standby Generator, Motor Control and Protection Equipment and Power Cables

Preparation of Cable Schedules, mark-up of customer supplied wiring drawings after modifications

Installation and Commissioning of Standby generators (up to 800kVA) for various Municipal Essential Services

Installation and Maintenance of remote monitoring equipment, such as; Telemetric condition monitoring of the installed Standby Generators

Wiring Modifications of Existing Installations for Integration of Emergency Supply.

Assisted with Compliance Tests for the Issuing of Compliance Certification (COC)

EDUCATION

Advanced Project Management Certificate Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa

Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCS) & SCADA Systems Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

Engineering Institute of Technology Cape Town, South Africa

Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering) Feb 2009 - Sep 2010

University of South Africa Nelspruit

National Diploma (Electrical Engineering) Feb 2004 - Oct 2007

Tshwane University of Technology Nelspruit

SKILLS

Social and Professional Skills

Interpersonal Communication skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety Awareness

Peer Training

Software Skills

Microsoft Office

RS Logix 5000 PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

ABB Drives Software

Protection Relays Software

SAP

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

Professional Engineering Technologist (ECSA and Washington Accord)

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Electrical Project Planning and Execution.

Material, Cost, Personnel and Time Project Management

Repair and Maintenance of LV and MV Electrical Control and Protection Equipment

Installation, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance of VSDs, Soft Starters and other Electrical Equipment.

Designing of Electrical control Panels, Motor Control Centre (MCCs) and LV and MV Switchgear Switching Panels.

Knowledge of Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Knowledge of Marine Propulsion Systems.

Knowledge of PLC Equipment specifications.

Knowledge of PLC programs for modifications and troubleshooting purposes.

Knowledge of PF Boilers Instrumentation and Protection.

Standby Generator and Power Backup Systems.

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