Philip Lukolo
Kitwe
Summary
Instrumentation Technologist dedicated to optimizing processes and maintaining high operational standards. Experienced in executing installations and calibrations of various instruments, including Siemens S7 PLCs, to ensure system accuracy and reliability. Eager to leverage technical skills to drive team success in challenging environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation Technician
Lumwana Mining Company (Barick)
12.2021 - Current
- Executed installation, calibration, and maintenance of flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, level transmitters, vibration sensors, and speed sensors to support system reliability.
- Conducted instrument inspections, protection measures, and weightometer calibration on conveyor belt to ensure operational accuracy
- Performed inspections, repairs, installations, and calibrations of crusher and flotation instruments for optimal performance
- Installed, calibrated, and maintained PH meters.
- Weighbridge calibration, installation, and maintenance.
- Pneumatic, Electric and hydraulic valve installation and maintenance
- IO panel mounting, wiring, and troubleshooting.
- Carry out online plant instrument inspections.
- Ensured operational reliability of camera systems through regular installation and maintenance.
- Programmable Logic Controllers installation and hardware maintenance
- Siemens S7 300 – 400 PLCs, ET200 Networking and troubleshooting
Instrumentation Technician Intern
Industrial attachment with Konkola Copper mines (KCM) Nkana IBU Kitwe
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Troubleshot and maintained distributed control system to ensure operational reliability
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting and repair of Variable Speed Drives
- Calibrated and maintained weighbridges and scales to ensure accurate measurements
- Performed calibration of level indicators to maintain optimal performance.
- Calibrated thermocouple indicators to guarantee precise temperature measurements.
- Performed troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of steam boiler instruments to enhance performance
- Installation, Troubleshooting and repair of Air conditioners.
- Analytical equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting
Electrical Technologist Intern
Industrial Attachment with ZESCO kitwe Region
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Transformer Installation and Protection
- Implemented line protection measures to enhance safety and reliability of electrical systems.
- Conducted cable fault locating to swiftly identify and resolve issues, minimizing downtime.
- Installation and Maintenance of switch gear
- Performed maintenance on overhead lines to ensure consistent performance and safety compliance.
- Maintenance of Distribution Transformers
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Zambia College University of Technology
09-2026
Diploma - Instrumentation Technology
Northern Technical College
01-2018
Secondary “O” Level Certificate -
Mukuba Secondary School
01-2013
Skills
- Instrument calibration
- PLC troubleshooting
- Siemens S7
- Instrumentation software
- Electrical installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Simatic Manager
- TIA Portal
- Interprets P&ID drawings
- Independent troubleshooting
- Analytical problem solving
- Process optimization
- Schematic interpretation
- Technical documentation
- Collaborative work
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Technical communication
Certification
- 2024 S7 Service and Maintenance Part 1 Siemens South Africa, 2019 Engineering Institute of Zambia Full Technologist
- Larox Filter training by Metso
- Fibre Optic training by Zambia University College of Technology
- Online Profibus Training by PA North america
- Drivers License class C1
Languages
English, Bemba, Kaonde
Timeline
Instrumentation Technician
Lumwana Mining Company (Barick)
12.2021 - Current
Instrumentation Technician Intern
Industrial attachment with Konkola Copper mines (KCM) Nkana IBU Kitwe
02.2019 - 05.2019
Electrical Technologist Intern
Industrial Attachment with ZESCO kitwe Region
10.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor's of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Zambia College University of Technology
Diploma - Instrumentation Technology
Northern Technical College
Secondary “O” Level Certificate -
Mukuba Secondary School