Project Management Engineer

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Annuciata Thandiwe Munthali

Mobile: +260-***-****** +260-***-******

Email: ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multidisciplinary Environmental and Project Engineer with over 9 years’ experience in maintenance planning, project management, and engineering operations in the mining and manufacturing sectors. Demonstrated success in equipment availability improvement, maintenance scheduling, project execution, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in CMMS, MS Project, and asset lifecycle planning, with a consistent track record of delivering high-impact projects and process improvements.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Preventive Maintenance & Scheduling

• Equipment Availability & Downtime Reduction

• Shutdown Planning & Execution

• Budgeting & Cost Forecasting

• Project Management (BOQs, Gantt Charts, Tendering)

• Engineering KPIs & Root Cause Analysis

• CMMS Systems (SAP, GMS), MS Excel, Project

• Regulatory Compliance (ZEMA, ISO 9001)

• Leadership, Team Training & Stakeholder Engagement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head – Maintenance Planning, Projects & Garage SCAW Limited Zambia, Jul 2023 – Present Key Contributions and Successes Scored

• Developed and implemented weekly preventive maintenance schedules, reducing breakdowns by 15% in 6 months.

• Supervised installation and commissioning of Heat Treatment Furnace #5 and Flywheel Quenching System

(India/China OEMs).

• Facilitated training and rollout of the Garage Management System (GMS) and introduced vehicle maintenance tracking tools.

• Designed and introduced checklists and SOPs for gensets, rigging, fabrication, and lighting equipment.

• Led root cause analysis for breakdowns and introduced monthly engineering cost analysis reports.

• Improved PM compliance to over 90% through structured planning and backlog management.

• Coordinated the successful ISO 9001 external audit (2024). Operations Manager – Projects & Property Maintenance, Jul 2019 – Jul 2023 Key Contributions and Successes Scored

• Planned and managed over 30 industrial infrastructure projects, including sewer lines, slab foundations, and structural rehabilitations.

• Reduced environmental liabilities by replacing septic tanks with compliant sewer connections to Nkana Water.

• Successfully managed Scats Screening Plant installation at Lumwana Mine.

• Oversaw budget forecasting, contractor evaluation, and project lifecycle management. Operations Leader – Assistant Head Projects, Oct 2018 – Jul 2019 Key Contributions and Successes Scored

• Revised and implemented Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in compliance with ZEMA.

• Designed and oversaw the construction of a Hazardous Waste Storage Facility.

• Represented Scaw Limited for equipment verification in China prior to procurement. Operations Associate – Management Trainee (HSE), Jul 2017 – Sep 2018 Key Contributions and Successes Scored

• Spearheaded implementation of ISO 9001-2015 and environmental compliance audits.

• Developed and implemented HSE procedures, risk assessments, and incident contingency plans.

• Led awareness initiatives resulting in 50% improvement in waste segregation and handling. 2

Earlier Roles Held

• Stores Officer – Nilkant Filling Station (2016–2017)

• Environmental Lab Analyst Intern – Copperbelt University (2015)

• Occupational Hygiene Intern – Kansanshi Mine Plc (2014)

• Environmental Planner Intern – Chingola Municipal Council (2013) KEY PROJECTS (Selected)

• Heat Treatment Furnace #4 & #5 (Design, Supervision, Commissioning – incl. China & India OEMs)

• Scats Screening Plant – Lumwana Mine (Foundation, Installation & Commissioning)

• New Forging Plant Sewer Line (Design & Connection to Municipal Sewer)

• Hazardous Storage Facility (Design & Construction under ZEMA License)

• Rehabilitation of Corporate Infrastructure & Water Reticulation Systems EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Copperbelt University 2009 – 2015 Merit Certifications & Training

• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

• ISO 31000 Risk Management

• CMMS & GMS Systems

• Safety & Health Regulatory Compliance

School Certificate – O’ Level, Fatima Girls High School (Ndola): 2005 – 2007 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) – Professional Engineer

• Engineering Registration Board (ERB) – Registered Engineer TECHNICAL SKILLS

• CMMS (SAP, GMS) MS Project MS Excel (Advanced)

• BOQs, Gantt Charts, Risk Registers, KPI Dashboards

• Maintenance Planning & Asset Lifecycle Costing

• Root Cause Analysis & Reporting

REFERENCES

Mr. F. Mangala,Occupational Health Officer

Kansanshi Mining Plc. Solwezi

Cell: +260-********* / 971922627

Email: ********.*******@****.***

Mr. Charles Tembo, Engineering (Asset Optimisation) Manager SCAW Limited, Kitwe

Cell: +260-*********

Mr. Penjani Kanyimbo, Engineering Manager

Scaw Limited, Kitwe

Cell: +260-*********

Mr. G. Lupali, Director of Planning

Chingola Municipal Council

Cell: +260-*********

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