About

I am an Instrumentation and Process Control Technician with over 15 years of hands-on experience in both the mining and aluminum industries. My expertise covers installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex instrumentation and control systems, including Yokogawa Centum VP DCS, Siemens PLC PCS 7, and various communication networks. I have worked extensively in aluminum rolling mills and large-scale mining operations, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and efficiency of production processes.

Skills

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • English language
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Experience

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Education
  • December, 2023 - December, 2024
  • Fulltime

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Work experience
  • Responsibilities at GARMCO
  • Conducted calibration, installation, and maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment across aluminum rolling mill operations.
  • Monitored and troubleshot process control systems including Yokogawa Centum VP DCS and PLCs to ensure continuous and efficient plant operation.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on field instruments such as flowmeters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, load cells, and control valves.
  • Supported production teams by providing technical expertise to minimize downtime and enhance process reliability.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards, plant procedures, and international maintenance practices.
  • Accomplishments at GARMCO
  • Successfully reduced plant downtime through proactive troubleshooting and quick resolution of complex instrumentation faults.
  • Improved equipment reliability and process efficiency by implementing structured preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Contributed to system upgrades and modernization projects that enhanced automation and plant performance.
  • Recognized for accuracy in calibration and technical support, ensuring product quality and consistency in aluminum rolling operations.

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Work experience
  • September, 2022 - October, 2023
  • Fulltime
  • Responsibilities at First Quantum Minerals – Kansanshi Mine
  • Carried out installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems across mining and mineral processing plants.
  • Monitored and troubleshot Siemens PCS7 PLC systems, process control loops, and field devices to ensure plant reliability.
  • Maintained and repaired process instruments such as flow transmitters, pressure sensors, level instruments, gas analyzers, and control valves.
  • Assisted in commissioning, upgrades, and integration of new instrumentation systems to support plant expansion projects.
  • Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.
  • Accomplishments at First Quantum Minerals – Kansanshi Mine
  • Significantly improved plant uptime by resolving critical instrumentation failures in flotation, crushing, and smelting processes.
  • Enhanced process efficiency and product recovery through accurate calibration and loop tuning of control systems.
  • Contributed to major plant expansion and modernization projects by providing technical expertise on system integration.
  • Recognized for strong troubleshooting skills and ability to minimize downtime in high-pressure production environments.

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Work experience
  • Responsibilities at FQM Trident Limited
  • Performed installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and process control equipment across crushing, milling, and processing plants.
  • Monitored and troubleshot Siemens PCS7 PLC systems, SCADA, and field instrumentation to ensure smooth and reliable operation.
  • Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on critical instruments such as flowmeters, pressure transmitters, level sensors, vibration monitors, and control valves.
  • Supported commissioning, upgrades, and expansion projects by providing technical expertise in instrumentation and automation.
  • Ensured compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards while carrying out instrumentation tasks.
  • Accomplishments at FQM Trident Limited
  • Improved plant performance and availability by reducing instrumentation-related downtime through proactive troubleshooting.
  • Enhanced process efficiency and accuracy by implementing effective calibration and loop tuning practices.
  • Played a key role in commissioning and integrating new control systems during mine expansion projects.
  • Recognized for technical reliability, teamwork, and contributing to achieving production targets in a high-demand mining environment.

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Work experience
  • Responsibilities at Mopani Copper Mines
  • Carried out installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems in the concentrator, refinery, and ISA smelter.
  • Monitored and troubleshot Yokogawa Centum VP DCS, PLCs, and field devices to maintain safe and efficient smelting and refining operations.
  • Maintained and repaired critical instruments such as thermocouples, pressure transmitters, flowmeters, level sensors, gas analyzers, and control valves.
  • Supported commissioning, shutdowns, and turnarounds by providing technical expertise on instrumentation systems.
  • Ensured process safety compliance by maintaining accurate control and monitoring of furnace temperatures, gas emissions, and feed systems.
  • Accomplishments at Mopani Copper Mines
  • Successfully improved reliability of ISA smelter instrumentation systems, minimizing unplanned plant downtime.
  • Enhanced safety and efficiency by ensuring accurate monitoring of smelter temperatures and emissions through precise calibration.
  • Contributed to process optimization and higher production efficiency by supporting loop tuning and control strategy improvements.
  • Played a key role during smelter upgrades and shutdown projects, ensuring smooth restart and improved plant performance.

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Work experience
  • January, 2008 - February, 2012
  • Fulltime
  • Responsibilities at Konkola Copper Mines
  • Installed, calibrated, and maintained instrumentation and process control equipment in concentrator, refinery, and underground operations.
  • Monitored and troubleshot PLC/DCS control systems, field instrumentation, and communication networks to ensure reliable plant operations.
  • Carried out preventive and corrective maintenance on transmitters, flowmeters, level sensors, thermocouples, gas analyzers, and control valves.
  • Supported commissioning and shutdown maintenance activities by providing technical expertise in instrumentation and process automation.
  • Ensured compliance with safety and environmental standards by maintaining accurate control and monitoring of critical mining and processing equipment.
  • Accomplishments at Konkola Copper Mines
  • Reduced plant downtime through quick diagnosis and resolution of complex instrumentation faults in both surface and underground operations.
  • Improved accuracy and reliability of critical measurements by implementing structured calibration and maintenance schedules.
  • Contributed to plant expansion and modernization projects by supporting the integration of new instrumentation and control systems.
  • Recognized for technical skill, teamwork, and commitment to maintaining high plant performance and production targets.

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Education
  • January, 2005 - December, 2007
  • Fulltime

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