Moses Kantedza
Blantyre
Summary
Organized, result-oriented and dependable Electrical professional with proven expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance of both industrial and domestic equipment, structures and buildings. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Having excellent communication skills and willing to take on added responsibilities to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Substation Engineer
ESCOM Ltd (Malawi)
09.2018 - Current
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Participated in budget formulation for the section
- Provided on ground technical support for various project stake holders.
Assistant Engineer
ESCOM Ltd (Malawi)
08.2012 - 09.2018
- Provided technical assistance to staff when needed.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
- manpower, schedule and material needed to successfully execute projects.
- Provided leading role for maintenance teams.
- Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
- Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.
- Worked closely with engineers and assisted with testing of High voltage equipment
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Assisted with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to Junior management.
- Conducted root-cause analysis of component failure.
- Reviewed proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Conducted day to day inspections of Substation Equipment and control rooms to note defects for immediate attention.
Substation Technician
ESCOM Ltd (Malawi)
04.2004 - 08.2012
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
- Prepared and maintained records detailing tests, repairs and maintenance
- Repaired, replaced and cleaned equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes and commutators and cooling Fans
- Conducted general cleaning os substation control rooms.
- Conducted transformer maintenance which included overhaul, cleaning and painting.
- carried out substation-control building repairs such as replacing burned-out lightbulbs, ceiling tiles, painting, doors, fixing wall damage, in collaboration with other departments.
Electrical Engineering Intern
Cold Storage Company
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisted with field visits to observe construction progress.
- Assisted in installation of both single phase and three phase motor systems.
- Worked closely with engineers and assisted with testing of food processing machines.
- Assisted in installations of food processing machines.
- Assisted in Maintenance of cold rooms.
- Assisted defrosting of cold rooms to maintain conducive working environment
- Assisted in daily temperature readings of cold rooms to detect any temperature anomalies.
- Assisted in general maintenance of staff houses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Malawi
Blantyre, Malawi.Technician Diploma - Electrical Engineering
The Malawi Polytechnic (MUBAS)
Blantyre, MalawiSkills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Training and Development
- Inspections
- WHS
- Repairs
- MS Office and IT Skills
- General Maintenance
- Fault - finding
- Organization and Time Management
- General Cleaning
Timeline
Substation Engineer
ESCOM Ltd (Malawi)
09.2018 - Current
Assistant Engineer
ESCOM Ltd (Malawi)
08.2012 - 09.2018
Substation Technician
ESCOM Ltd (Malawi)
04.2004 - 08.2012
Electrical Engineering Intern
Cold Storage Company
01.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Malawi
Technician Diploma - Electrical Engineering
The Malawi Polytechnic (MUBAS)
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