Koniwe Makwelele
Glasgow,Glasgow City
Summary
Dedicated Electrical Engineer experienced in Transmission protection, and Distribution system modeling and analysis. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills developed over 5+ years in the field. Desiring a challenging role with room for career growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Distribution System Studies Engineer
ZESCO
Lusaka, Zambia
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Established current and future network demand patterns through regular network demand assessment/Geographical based Load (Demand) Forecasting (GLF)
- Developed and maintained models of the ZESCO distribution network using DigSilent Powerfactory.
- Determined preliminary high-level costs, if any, guided by the standard project equipment cost baseline, required to implement the optimal network development plans.
- Developed and implemented the network development master plans for short term, medium term and long-term planning for the utility.
- Carried out Grid impact assessments for new customer connections at 33kV and 11kV.
Transmission Protection Engineer
ZESCO
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2018 - 08.2023
- Ensured High level protection system availability and compliance to Operations, maintenance and commissioning schedules and procedures.
- Carried out protection settings reviews, designs, modifications and documentation reviews for new projects.
- Configured, tested and installed protection relays for High voltage lines and transformers upto 330kV.
- Carried out Annual Maintenance of Transmission and generation equipment ranging from 17.5kV to 330kV.
- Designed and commissioned protection schemes on transmission lines, transformers and generators for the ZESCO network.
- Carried out fault analysis and incident investigations on the transmission network.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Power and Energy Systems
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 09.2023 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Copperbelt University
Zambia 04.2011 - 07.2016
Skills
- DIgSILENT Power Factory
- Advanced critical thinking
- Power system studies
- Wiring schematics
- Electrical engineering
- Load flow studies
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Advanced
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Master of Science - Electrical Power and Energy Systems
University of Strathclyde
09.2023 -
Distribution System Studies Engineer
ZESCO
09.2022 - 08.2023
Transmission Protection Engineer
ZESCO
02.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Copperbelt University
04.2011 - 07.2016
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