Detail-Oriented Electrical Engineer with 10+ Years Experience

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Details

Name : Jackson J. Sakala

Address : Plot 4099/90 Greenfield, Kafue, Lusaka.

Marital Status : Married

Mobile No : +260*********/+260*********

E-Mail Address : ***********@*****.***

Nationality : Zambian

Career History

Detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with 8+ years of Metrology experience working in ISO 17025/90001 accredited calibration Laboratory with Industrial and Electrical Calibrations across the country. Upgraded SOP’s old system to a new SOP workflow system running on C++, cutting average calibration and testing time by 60%. Worked with a team of Metrologist towards SADCAS Accreditation achievement of National Laboratories at Zambia Metrology Agency. Having broad experience in accredited laboratories, equipment calibration, management and Maintenance of the quality system, I seek to leverage my knowledge in Quality management systems as an expert.

Academic Qualifications

DURATION ACADEMIC INSTITUTION ACHIEVEMENT

2014 -2016 Coppertone University BSc - Electrical Engineering

2013 -2015 Cambridge College BPA - Project Administration

2001 - 2003 ZITC (ZAMTEL College). Dip. - Electronics. 1996 - 2000 High School GCE - Certificate

Other Trainings/Certification

ISO 17025/9001 – Quality Management systems Internal Auditor

OHSAS 18001 – Occupation Health and Safety Management System

ISO/IEC 17020 – Operation of Various bodies performing Inspection.

ISO 13000 – Risk Management systems/ Method Validation

Metrology and Calibration

Class-C Driver Licence

Practical skills gained during my Training /Experience

SOP Drafting and formulation

Project Cycle Management and Monitoring

Team work and Problem-solving skills

Planning and Communication skills.

Work ethical and Team Player

Work Experience & Positions of Responsibility Held

Metrologist- Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS/ZMA) - July 2014 to Date

Scheduling of timely and proper Measurements and calibrations of the National Metrology Standards to ensure traceability to International Standards.

Effective use of calibration methods and Quality management system in order to meet requirements of ISO 17025/9001

Undertake the development of new calibration methods, procedures and work instruction for Calibration work.

Carry out both in house and on site Calibration activities, Data collection and preparation of calibration reports in line with ISO 17025 requirements.

Undertake duties concerning the preparation of answers to queries from stakeholders on matters relating to Maintenance of National Reference Standards and carry out scientific measurements.

Quality inspector - Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) - 2006 to 2014

Conduct Verification Inspections and Supervising of Inspection Staff to effectively carry out all inspections in accordance with Organisational Policy and Procedures, International best practice, and to comply with relevant legislation under the Standards Act. And ISO:17020.

Performing administrative functions related to the inspection program, including assisting in preparation of the annual budget for inspection activities; recommends equipment purchases, vehicle usage, staffing needs; monitors and tracks expenditure; monitors and orders supplies

Implement and maintain an effective inspection quality management system in accordance with ISO /IEC 17020 standard to attain service accreditation

Training of personnel on inspection activities to ensure their effective participation

Instrumentation Technologist - Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) 2004 to 2006

Supervising shift personnel, cover-up for shifts and standby for call-out manpower.

Repair and maintenance of Electrical, Electronic and Pneumatic equipment and carry out routine checks on all active Electrical Power Stations, Transformers and measuring devices.

Installation and commissioning of field Equipment- PIDs, loop controls and other automated control devices.

Motor rewinding, repair and installation.

Servicing and testing of Boiler loop controls, Emergence power units (UPS/ generators)

Proffessional Membership

EIZ – Engineering Institute of Zambia

LAAZ – Laboratory Association of Zambia

Languages

Eloquent in English Nyanja and Swahili.

Current Position

Electrical Metrologist at Zambia Metrology Agency – ZMA (2017 – date) :

Scheduling of timely and proper Calibrations, Measurement, the Development of new calibration and working methods, procedures and work instruction for Metrology work.

Carry out both in house and on site Calibration activities, Data collection and preparation of calibration reports in line with ISO 17025/19001 requirements.

Undertake duties concerning the preparation of answers to queries from stakeholders on matters relating to Maintenance of Calibration Standards and scientific measurements.

Achievements & Awards

Formulation, Development of Calibration SOPs and Workflows for onsite and in house operations.

Leading a Team of technocrates towards attainment of SADCAS ISO:17025/9001 Accreditation of the Temperature, Force, Mass and Electricity Laboratories.

Interests/Hobbies

Farming Projects, Playing Golf and the Outdoors.

Referees

Mr Mwiya Nyambe

Manager – Quality Assurance Manager

Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA)

Contact: +260*********

Mr Mbewe

Electrical Superintendent (NCZ)

Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia

Victor Likando Mwazi,

Technical Assessor (SADCAS), Thermodynamics – Metrology

Contact +296**********

Contact: +260*********

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