REUBEN CHINYANTA CHIKUSWE
TUNSTALL / STOKE ON TRENT.,ZAMBIA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong understanding of site layout and extensive experience in worksite coordination. Demonstrates exceptional physical strength, effective communication, and precise hand-eye coordination. Proficient in operating heavy equipment, conducting safety inspections, and performing risk assessments. Skilled in maintenance record keeping, machine monitoring, and implementing maintenance procedures. Committed to ensuring workplace safety and efficiency while aiming to advance career in site management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electrical Technician
Eccentric Engineering limited
LUSAKA, LUSAKA
11.2019 - 09.2024
- Managed telecommunications services for clients in Lusaka
- Maintained and serviced gensets at INFRATEL Zambia mobile sites
- Oversaw telecommunications projects for enhanced service delivery
- Repaired complex electrical problems, enhancing overall functionality.
- Assisted in designing electrical circuits, ensuring operational effectiveness.
HOD Electrical
Essential Commodities Limited
LUSAKA, LUSAKA
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Performed maintenance on generators, boilers, and packaging machines
- Promoted safe working conditions through vigilant adherence to health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed on site.
- Aided in maintaining worksite orderliness, improving overall project efficiency.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Electrical Supervisor
Electrotec Engineering Limited
LUSAKA, LUSAKA
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Worked on all electrical works, Drawings design of infrastructures
- Handled the procurement of electrical supplies to ensure continuous operations.
- Assisted engineers in preparing detailed reports after each completed project which facilitated better future planning.
- Provided technical guidance to junior electricians which enhanced their practical understanding of complex circuits.
- Adhered strictly to regulations during installations, promoting safe working environment.
- Streamlined communication between team members, improving overall productivity.
- Minimised downtime through prompt response to system faults and malfunctions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment, contributing to longer lifespan and reduced repair costs.
Operations Manager
Source Code Limited
MUFULIRA, COPPERBELT
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Worked on electromagnetic flow sensor Switches, level sensors and electrical switches
- Developed risk mitigation strategies, ensured business continuity during crises.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, achieved project milestones on schedule.
- Directed safety protocols implementation, created safer workplace conditions.
- Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
Electrical Technician
Stadia Engineering and Construction
LUSAKA, LUSAKA
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Worked on electrical wiring and installations
- Worked under strict deadlines to deliver top-notch results within set time frames.
- Troubleshot faults to guarantee reliable and safe electricity supply.
- Repaired complex electrical problems, enhancing overall functionality.
- Facilitated smooth operations for successful project completion through routine maintenance of electrical systems.
- Performed wiring activities; improved the safety of the installations.
- Replaced defective components promptly, minimising system downtime.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured safety by adhering to standards and regulations in electrical installations.
- Collaborated with engineers on projects, providing technical input when needed.
- Improved system efficiency with preventive maintenance tasks.
Electrical Technician/Armature Winder
Konkola Copper Mines Nchanga
CHINGOLA, COPPERBELT
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Rewinding and repair of AC/DC motors and Alternators, pumps, Electric Dump trucks etc
- Participated in various training sessions to stay updated on industry changes and advancements.
- Repaired complex electrical problems, enhancing overall functionality.
- Performed wiring activities; improved the safety of the installations.
- Conducted regular inspections, maintaining high-quality control standards.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in designing electrical circuits, ensuring operational effectiveness.
- Carefully followed product manuals, technical specifications and design drawings in engineering work.
- Deftly handled wire tensioning tasks, guaranteeing perfect windings every time.
- Produced quality windings for exceptional product delivery.
- Managed coil winding operations on a daily basis.
- Completed orders within deadline by efficiently operating winder machines.
- Repaired faulty machinery to improve productivity.
- Maintained workshop safety with regular checks and maintenance.
Electrical Technician
Konkola Copper Mines Nchanga
CHINGOLA, COPPERBELT
04.2006 - 08.2007
- sub Contractor for Konkola Copper Mines: (Loric)
- Worked on electrical installation under Power distribution
- (Loric)
- Performed wiring activities; improved the safety of the installations.
- Improved system efficiency with preventive maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshot faults to guarantee reliable and safe electricity supply.
- Tested wiring and other system parts to determine electrical flow and function.
Education
Certificate - Electrical
Phoenix Contact
SOUTH AFRICA 08.2014 - 08.2014
Certificate - Instrumentation
Vega
12.2013 - 03.2014
ECZ Craft Certificate - Armature Winding
Mufulira Technical Training Institute
08.2007 - 07.2008
ECZ Craft Certificate - Electrical
Luanshya Technical and Business College
ZAMBIA 01.2004 - 12.2005
ECZ School Certificate - Secondary Level
Chingola High School
ZAMBIA 01.1997 - 12.2021
ECZ School Certificate - Primary Level
Nchanga Primary school
01.1988 - 12.1995
Skills
- Physically strong
- Site layout understanding
- Worksite coordination
- Effective communication
- Hand-eye coordination
- Heavy equipment
- Safety inspections
- Risk Assessment
- Maintenance record keeping
- Machine monitoring
- Maintenance procedures
Additional Information
Occupational health and safety institute certificate, First aid certificate, Possesses a drivers license, Possesses a valid passport
Custom ZP099282
252434/64/1
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/01/81
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: ZAMBIAN
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Eccentric Engineering limited
11.2019 - 09.2024
HOD Electrical
Essential Commodities Limited
10.2017 - 10.2019
Electrical Supervisor
Electrotec Engineering Limited
05.2015 - 09.2017
Certificate - Electrical
Phoenix Contact
08.2014 - 08.2014
Certificate - Instrumentation
Vega
12.2013 - 03.2014
Operations Manager
Source Code Limited
10.2013 - 05.2015
Electrical Technician
Stadia Engineering and Construction
01.2011 - 10.2013
ECZ Craft Certificate - Armature Winding
Mufulira Technical Training Institute
08.2007 - 07.2008
Electrical Technician/Armature Winder
Konkola Copper Mines Nchanga
08.2007 - 01.2011
Electrical Technician
Konkola Copper Mines Nchanga
04.2006 - 08.2007
ECZ Craft Certificate - Electrical
Luanshya Technical and Business College
01.2004 - 12.2005
ECZ School Certificate - Secondary Level
Chingola High School
01.1997 - 12.2021
ECZ School Certificate - Primary Level
Nchanga Primary school
01.1988 - 12.1995
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