Automation Technician Control Systems
Resume:
SAM KAMANGA Electrical & Instrument Technologist
Morocco I03 International City Of Dubai, United Arab Emirates Email Address: *************@*****.*** WhatsApp # +260-***-***-***/ +260-***-***-*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Control & Instrumentation Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in mining and heavy industry, specializing in PLC/SCADA systems, field instrumentation, and automation improvements. Proven ability to lead maintenance teams, enhance operational reliability, and ensure safety compliance. Skilled in Modicon M580/M340, Schneider Quantum, Siemens PLCs, and WinCC SCADA with strong troubleshooting, calibration, and commissioning expertise. Recognized for developing local talent and delivering projects that optimize plant performance. CORE SKILLS
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting (Modicon M580/M340, Schneider Quantum, Siemens)
• SCADA Systems (WinCC, Wonderware)
• Industrial Instrumentation (Calibration, Installation, Commissioning)
• Variable Speed Drives, Variable frequency Drives(Schneider, ABB Drives)
• Safety Systems & Standards Compliance
• CMMS Documentation & Preventive Maintenance
• Shutdown & Project Coordination
• Leadership, Mentorship & Skills Development
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• 2009: Obtained a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia.
• 2000: Obtained a Full Grade Twelve Certificate from Masala High School, Ndola, Zambia. WORK EXPERIENCE
Amazon { KBTS Technical Services Limited} Dubai, United Arab Emirates Position: Maintenance Technician May: 2025 to Date.
• Inspecting buildings, equipment and systems to identify and rectify any issues that might disrupt operations.
• Repairing faulty equipment units, fixtures weather mechanical or electrical and damaged structures.
• Developing and implementing preventative maintenance procedures on HVAC units and electrical equipment.
Lightcon Zambia Limited, Kitwe, Zambia
Position: Field Electrical Technologist December: 2021 to 2025 Outline: Responsible for Electrical panel building, general wiring, installation and commissioning pump starters for mining clients who are in both underground and processing plants (concentrators) facilities.
• Generator troubleshooting and maintenance, fuel quality and oil viscosity inspection as well as routine generator maintenance.
• Diagnosed and repaired systems such as variable speed AC/DC drives and hydraulic. Routinely made cable splices carrying 1000 volts.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, schematic, single line, three line, wiring and construction diagrams.
• Budget developing and material purchasing formulation for the warehouse to be used in the plant and workshop.
Key achievements
• Diagnosing and repairing problems with electrical wiring and equipment, including transformers, switchboards, generators, lighting systems, and circuit breakers
• Successfully maintained water pumps throughout the mine with different voltages ranging from 120vac to 480vac.
Kamoto Copper Mine Company – Congo DRC Contractor: Mining Chemical Service (MCS) Position: Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Technician January 2021 – December 2021
• Supervised daily C&I maintenance operations ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Diagnosed and resolved PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation faults to minimize downtime.
• Managed calibration, installation, and commissioning of instrumentation systems across plant operations.
• Coordinated cross-departmentally during planned shutdowns, maintenance activities, and project execution.
• Trained and mentored local technicians, facilitating effective knowledge transfer and technical development.
• Supported control system upgrades and automation enhancements in collaboration with project teams.
• Maintained precise documentation, CMMS records, and updated instrumentation schematics.
• Led capacity-building initiatives aligned with organizational growth objectives. Senior Instrumentation Technician
[First Quantum Minerals] [Zambia] [2012-2018]
Provided advanced troubleshooting for process control systems including PLCs, SCADA, and field devices.
Executed preventive and corrective maintenance to improve plant reliability and uptime. Assisted in integration of new automation solutions and modernization of existing systems. Conducted instrumentation safety audits and ensured compliance with industry regulations. Key achievements
• Reduced plant downtime by 15% through targeted control system upgrades.
• Successfully led a major SCADA migration project with zero safety incidents.
• Trained and developed 5 junior technicians, improving team skill competency levels. Laatu Energy Solutions Limited, Kafue, Zambia Location: Kafue Gorge Project Job Title: Senior Electrical & Instrument Foreman
Duration: 2019-2020
Outline: Worked hand in hand with ABB ZAMBIA to upgrade the Control Systems of the Kafue Gorge Power Station (ZESCO).
• Provided advanced troubleshooting for process control systems including PLCs, SCADA, and field devices.
• Executed preventive and corrective maintenance to improve plant reliability and uptime.
• Assisted in integration of new automation solutions and modernization of existing systems.
• Conducted instrumentation safety audits and ensured compliance with industry regulations.
• Installed fiber optic patch panels and patch cords in the substation control cabinets.
• Carried out annual or yearly servicing of generators by changing air, oil and fuel filters and elimination of earth leakages etc.
• Installation and maintenance of electrical, communication, lighting and control systems in the ZESCO Kafue Gorge Power Generation Administration building. Key Achievements
• Successfully and on record for diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults in the plant with so much easy and bringing the plant back in line in instances of a breakdown. First Quantum Minerals Ltd, Kansanshi Zambia
Position: Instrumentation Technician Duration: 2012-2018
• Developed, Reviewed SOP’s related to Electrical and Process Control Systems. Performed ampacity and voltage drop calculations and other system calculations.
• Install, setup, calibrate, maintain, fault finding and maintain a wide variety of field Instrumentation devices and equipment, related to modern automated processing plants.
• Setup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot PA (Process Automation) devices density and conveyor belt scale systems.
• Diagnosed equipment failures and schedule repairs based on production priorities and available manpower in the following section – Crushing and conveying, Milling and flotation, Filtrations and Tailing Storage Facilities (TSFs)
• Corroborated with the processing and maintenance teams to minimize down time and increase productivity by ensuring plant availability at all times.
• Installed and commissioned a lot of electrical and instrumentation facilities for the processing and new smelting plants.
• Developed work packages in readiness for installation as well as identified conditions, hazards control, permits, equipment and materials needed for the project.
• Attended fixed plant project planning meetings to review and prioritize critical project work orders.
• Kept track of Preventative Maintenance requirements as communicated with the supervisor and technicians working on the units. Ensured a good maintenance backlog within 2 to 4 weeks of working according to schedule.
Key achievements
• Delivered pre-commissioning tests on all panel installations and wiring and ensuring that installed electrical/instrument equipment with associated wiring are done according to standard.
• Successfully recorded repair activities and ensured all completed previously faulty equipment is working properly before closing work orders so as to identify trends for improvement. IN-HOUSE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
DP/PA Profibus – First Quantum Minerals (FQML), 2014
Fiber Optic Splicing – First Quantum Minerals (FQML), 2014
Samson Positioner - First Quantum Minerals (FQML), 2016
Working on Heights, Confined Space - First Quantum Minerals (FQML), 2015 SADC driver’s License holder.
Larox Filter maintenance and operation training. (FQML), 2015
Calibration Equipment, Multimeters, Loop Calibrators PROFESSIONAL AFILIATION
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
• Trained Registered Radiation Protection Authority Engineer and Member.
• Zambia Weights and Measures Registered technician. PERSONAL DETAILS
• Gender: Male Nationality: Zambian
• Profession: Electrical Technologist Passport : ZN 519929 COVID – 19 JAB STATUS
• Fully Vaccinated with the Ministry of Health - MOH, Republic of Zambia PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
1. Oliver Kutala
Senior Supervisor instrumentation Kansanshi mine Smelter First Quantum minerals Ltd
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2. Utshab Dutta
E & I Supervisor
Mining Chemicals Services
Kamoa Copper Mines
Democratic Republic of Congo
3. Davy Sikasote
Site Maintenance technician
CUMINS
Kitwe
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