High Voltage Electrical System

Location:

Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia

Posted:

September 13, 2025

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NICKSON YASA

Electrical Craft First Aider

Kitwe, Zambia • +260-*********/097*******

*************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Electrical Craft with 11 years of extensive experience in electrical systems design, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Proven expertise in working with high-voltage systems and a strong track record of ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Holding active memberships with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and the Engineering Registration Board (ERB), demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning. Certified in First Aid, ensuring preparedness for emergency situations and contributing to a safe working environment. Known for strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Technical Troubleshooting • Safety and Compliance • High Voltage Systems

• System Testing and Inspection • Documentations and Reporting • Electrical System Design

• Electrical Installation and Maintenance • Communications and Collaborations • Instrumentation and Control PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE JCHX MINING CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 01/2015 – 12/2023 Artisan Electrician

TGMC 01/2024 – 12/2024

CHAMBISHI COPPER SMELTER 01/2025 – Till date

Duties and Responsibilities at CCS, JCHX and TGMC include:

Perform the installation, testing, maintenance, fault finding and repair on high voltage electrical equipment including transformers, switchgears circuit breakers, substation and cables underground /overhead distribution lines

Conduct routine inspections, testing and diagnostic to ensure operational integrity of high voltage infrastructure.

Report to electrical brake down and emergences promptly to minimize down time.

Isolate, logout, and tag electrical system in accordance with company and legal safety procedure.

Interpret electrical schematic blueprint and technical drawing.

Maintain accurate records of work performed including maintenance, logs and compliance documentation.

Work closely with engineer’s planners and other artisan to coordinate work efficiently.

Ensure compliance with all occupational health safety and environmental (HSE) regulation.

Install and commission new high voltage system in compliance with electrical and safety regulation.

Diagnose and repair faults in high voltage electrical system reducing equipment down time and ensuring operational continuity across production critical infrastructure

Conduct routine inspection and testing of high voltage component to prevent failure and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standard.

Carry out high voltage switching operation isolation and log-out/tag out procedures in accordance with safety protocols and permit to work system.

Supported shut down and planned maintenance projects.

Maintained accurate service records, technical reports and compliance documentation.

Participate in risk assessment tool box talk.

Assist in root cause and analysis and provide input into continuous improvement initiative.

Coordinate with control room operators during switching fault restoration processes.

Collaborate with engineer planner and other artisan to plan and execute electrical task.

Ability to work in hazardous high risk areas including confide spaces height and remote mining site

Physically fit to handle Manuel labor and heavy equipment in challenging environment

Inspection on Kafue lines poles fuses

Line pole stay wire

Line Arrestors

Insulators

Status of the poles

Ground cable connection

The distance between phases and earth wire

Instrument

Preventive Maintenance: Carry out preventive maintenance on all electrical installations up to 11KV to avoid major breakdowns. This includes working on oil and vacuum circuit breakers, transformers, protection units (relays), substation battery chargers, and diesel generators.

Repair Works, Modifications, and Fault Rectification: Conduct repair works, modifications, and rectifications of faults on all electrical installations to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

Installation and Commissioning: Undertake the installation and commissioning of new equipment in line with technical standards, ensuring proper integration and functionality.

Initial Inspections and Troubleshooting: Perform initial inspections and conduct troubleshooting on all substation protection equipment and protection relays to identify and address issues promptly.

Collaboration with Maintenance and Operations Team: Conduct tasks in collaboration with the maintenance and operations team to ensure coordinated efforts and efficient workflow.

Functional Testing: Perform functional tests on protection schemes to ensure they satisfy performance requirements and specifications. This includes testing overcurrent induction relays, earth leakage relays, numerical (line, motor, and transformer) protection and control units, etc.

Compliance with Procedures: Comply with all approved operation and maintenance procedures to ensure safety and adherence to standards.

Diesel Generator Maintenance: Carry out daily routine maintenance and preventive maintenance on a 500KVA diesel generator to ensure reliable operation.

Hand Tool Safety: Maintain the correct and safe usage of all hand tools within the section, ensuring tools are used appropriately and kept in good condition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY AS AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Perform auto electrical work on vehicles and heavy equipment machinery atlas of 281, 282 Drill rigs, 400T Sandvik

Design and build auto electrical system required to support operational function

Inspect electrical system, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair, or to ensure compliance with codes.

Help design, wire all the wire electrical circuits to improve the liability

Ensure that maintenance objectives are effectively communicated to optimize machinery availability

Diagnose and repair electrical faults in various vehicle and machinery

Maintain work areas in a satisfactory condition and ensure compliance work place health and safety requirements EDUCATION

Craft in Electrical Engineering, Lukasha Trades.

Trade Test In Automotive Electrical. Kitwe Trade

Grade 12 School Certificate, Isoka Secondary School. Certificate Entrepreneurship

01/2010 – 12/2011

01/2024-12/2024

01/2006 – 11/2008

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Design and Development: Design, develop, and test electrical systems and components to meet project specifications and requirements.

• Installation and Commissioning: Oversee the installation and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

• System Maintenance: Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems to ensure reliable operation and longevity.

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve electrical problems, including system failures and inefficiencies, using appropriate testing equipment and methodologies.

• Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including schematics, reports, and manuals, to support system operation and maintenance.

• Project Management: Manage electrical projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant codes, standards, and regulations, including health and safety requirements.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSE

• Certified first aider

• Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)

• Engineering Registration Board (ERB)

• Driver’s License C1

• High Voltage switching Certificate No 007699

REFERENCES

• Mr. Lunda

Electrical Engineer,

J.C.H.X Mining Construction Zambia Ltd,

Mukulumpe Project, Box 10, Chambishi, Zambia

Cell: +260*********.