William Mwamba
Kalumbila,Zambia
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and SCADA Systems. Proficient in Dynamox Condition Monitoring and Vibration Analysis Software, with a strong command of CMMS (Pronto) and the Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to enhance operational efficiency and drive data-driven decision-making.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Specialist Reliability
First Quantum Minerals (Trident)
, Zambia
2017.04 - Current
- Managed online condition monitoring systems, implementing Dynamox across processing plant to enhance equipment monitoring.
- Develop predictive maintenance strategies using vibration monitoring, oil analysis and condition monitoring technologies.
- Optimized preventive maintenance programs by assessing PM frequencies and equipment criticality, enhancing maintenance effectiveness.
- Led plant-wide reliability improvement initiatives for crushers, conveyors and mills.
- Develop prediction models for Primary crushers, Secondary and Pebble crushers.
- Facilitated and led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, addressing major equipment failures to prevent recurrence.
- Support maintenance teams with reliability engineering expertise and failure investigations.
- Led multiple RCA investigations that eliminated recurring equipment failures.
- Successfully implemented plant-wide Dynamox online condition monitoring system which is currently being extended to other FQM sites. This improved early failure detection on various critical equipment using vibration analysis thus improving predictive maintenance techniques.
- Coordinate shutdown inspections and provide engineering recommendations to improve equipment reliability.
- Develop Power BI dashboards to monitor equipment health, reliability KPIs and maintenance performance.
- Developed Power BI reliability dashboards to support maintenance decision-making and high-level visibility.
- Fully engaged in Asset management programmes for critical plant equipment.
- Mentor engineers and technicians on reliability best practices.
- Optimised preventive maintenance strategies, reducing unplanned downtime.
- Served as Reliability Superintendent during critical staffing shortages.
Instrumentation Technician
First Quantum Minerals (Trident)
2015.12 - 2017.02
- Installed, calibrated, tested, and commissioned industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- Executed preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on field instruments, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved faults on pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, control valves, and analyzers, minimising downtime and ensuring operational continuity.
- Calibrated instrumentation using certified test equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
- Conducted loop checks, functional testing, and commissioning of instrumentation systems during plant startups and shutdowns.
- Interpreted P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation for installation and maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with operations and engineering teams to troubleshoot PLC, DCS, and SCADA-controlled processes, facilitating effective problem resolution and system optimisation.
- Ensured compliance with safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Instrumentation Technician
Luanshya Copper Mines
Luanshya, Zambia
2013.11 - 2015.12
- Installed complex instrumentation systems, enhancing performance reliability.
- Assisted in quality assurance tests, ensuring measurement precision met industry standards.
- Troubleshot system failures, minimising downtime and restoring operation swiftly.
Education
Diploma in Engineering - Power Electrical & Electronics
The Copperbelt University
Zambia 2019.01 - 2021.12
Grade 12 School Certificate - High School
Roan Antelope High School
Zambia 2007.01 - 2009.12
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
The Copperbelt University
Zambia 2024.01 - 2026.12
Craft Certificate - Process Instrumentation
Mufulira Technical Training Institution
Zambia 2010.08 - 2013.09
Skills
- SCADA Systems
- Dynamox Condition Monitoring
- Vibration Analysis Software
- Root cause analysis
- CMMS (Pronto)
- Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Power BI
- Safety Training
- Machine Lubrication(on-going)
Core Competencies
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Predictive & Preventive Maintenance
- Condition Monitoring
- Vibration Analysis
- Oil Analysis
- Asset Integrity Management
- Maintenance Strategy Development
- SAP PM / CMMS
- SCADA Systems
- Power BI Reporting & Dashboard Development
- Risk Management
- Shutdown Planning
- Conveyor & Crushing Plant Reliability
- Leadership & Team Development
Professional References
- Brutus, Matshubeni, Assistant Manager E & I, +27 71 752 8216, First Quantum Minerals (Trident)
- Bernard, Chomba, Milling Superintendent, +260965582720, First Quantum Minerals S3
- Lesiba, Moja, Plant Engineer, +27 74 424 4606, Barrick Gold Mine
- John, Sikapite, Milling Superintendent, 260966112947, First Quantum Minerals S3, Available upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
Bemba
Fluent
Nyanja
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Chess
- Football
- Cricket
- Formula 1
Timeline
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
The Copperbelt University
2024.01 - 2026.12
Diploma in Engineering - Power Electrical & Electronics
The Copperbelt University
2019.01 - 2021.12
Specialist Reliability
First Quantum Minerals (Trident)
2017.04 - Current
Instrumentation Technician
First Quantum Minerals (Trident)
2015.12 - 2017.02
Instrumentation Technician
Luanshya Copper Mines
2013.11 - 2015.12
Craft Certificate - Process Instrumentation
Mufulira Technical Training Institution
2010.08 - 2013.09
Grade 12 School Certificate - High School
Roan Antelope High School
2007.01 - 2009.12