Eng. Frank Kabwe

Industrial Engineer /Mechanical Technologist/ Metrologist/SADCAS-ZMA-Technical Signatory Dimensional

Zambia

About

An Industrial Engineer/ Mechanical Technologist. Able to consider maintainability and elements of maintainability of engineered objects as a design characteristic by embracing design reliability, inherent reliability, reliability at sale, and field reliability in the context of products and plants designs. Skilled in maintenance and optimization of Mechanical Systems, Computerisation and Automation of Manufacturing Support Systems, Mechanization and Mechatronics through maintenance for design out and maintenance for design. STRENGTHS  Automated Packaging Technology and processes  Corporate Finance and Risk Appraisal  Cost and Management Accounting  Quality Assurance Quality Systems Management  Industrial Analysis  Reliability and Manufacturing Maintenance Systems  Innovations expert which includes, product, open, technological, architectural, radical, incremental and disruptive innovation.  Supply Chain Strategies, Strategic Management.  Skilled in maintenance and optimization of Mechanical Systems, Automation, Mechanization and Mechatronics through maintenance for design out and maintenance for design.  Problem solving skills  Experienced in Laboratory results analysis  Vast knowledge in Mechanical works, AutoCAD Designing and Drawings  Skilled in WCM and GEMS of WCM which includes; Asset Care, SHEQ, Autonomous Maintenance and Continuous improvement etc.  Skilled in Condition Monitoring Technology, application and management of types of maintenance.  Maintenance and Installation of pumps and plant equipment’s, Welding process e g arc welding.  Conveyor maintenance and Installation which includes Belt, Roller, Flat chain and Screw Conveyors  Hydraulics and pneumatics  Maintenance of wet and dry screens, crushers and mills  Maintenance of packaging equipment’s which includes packer, unpacker, palletizer depalletizer crowner, and decrowner, filler, crate &bottle washer  Calibration of scales, balances, weights, force machines, Pressure gauges with reference to Zambia National Standards and ISO  Calibration and maintenance of Compression Testing Machine  Calibration of Thickness Testers, DTI, Standard Rods, Vernier callipers, Micrometers, Gauge Blocks, Digimar Height Machines, GO-NO-Gauges, Tapes, Height Gauges, Squares, Pipes, Feeler Gauges, Bore Gauges, Crimp Gauges.

Experience

  • Metrologist/Technical Signatory at Zambia Metrology Agency
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Management and Supervisory Duties 1. Zambia Metrology Agency Loan Committee Chairperson since 1 January,2020-December,2022 duties include; • Management and administering of Loans for the Agency. • Loans amortizations and disbursement Management. • Report the functions and activities of the Loan Committee Pool fund to the Executive Director. • Amend and review of the terms and reference document as assigned. 2. Zambia Metrology Agency Technical Signatory Dimensional since 23 April,2019 to 22 April,2024 duties include; • Checking, inspecting, approval and standardizing the quality and analysis of work performed by Metrologist, Technicians and any approved personnel prior approval by Director Scientific and Industrial Metrology in accordance with the quality manual, requirements of the 1SO standards and the requirements specified in the TR-Technical requirements of the accreditation body. 3. Trained internal auditor for the agency • Conducting internal audits as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager in accordance with the Annually Audit Plan. Other Duties 1.Maintenance of Zambia National Standards in the field of Metro logy 2. Calibration of analytical balances, Mechanical and all ranges of industrial scale. 3.Force calibrations,Dimension,and Pressure. 4.Analysis of calibration results and report uncertainties of measurements. 5.Analysis of methods using methods validation 6.Ensuring that all requirements for ISO 17025 are followed when calibration of instruments is in progress 7.Create Metrology Maintenance plan and Maintenance of Metrology Equipment’s 8.To carry out On-site & in- house calibration. 9.Assist Metrologist in both onsite & in- house calibration. 10.Ensuring that ZMA equipment’s are prepared prior for calibrations 11. Preparation of calibration certificates 12.Collect on a daily basis ,environmental control readings for calibration Laboratories 13.Ensure that environmental controls are calibrated at stipulated times

  • Metrology Technician/Metrologist at Zambia Bureau of Standards
    Aug 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    1.Maintenance of Zambia National Standards in the field of Scientific and Industrial Metrology. 2.Calibration of Industrial equipment's in the field of Mass,Force and Dimensional Metrology. 3.Analysis of calibration results. 4.Prepare and issue calibration certificates in accordance with ISO 17025. 5.Prepare Metrology maintenance plan.

  • Process Technician at Zambian Breweries plc
    Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    1.Ensure plant availability and product quality, Maintain, repair and optimize packaging plant equipment’s and associated devices 2.Maintenance of Heat Exchange's, Refrigeration equipment air conditioners ,compressors, 3.Maintenance of packaging automated equipment’s and devices 4.Maintenance and Timing of Modulpac ,Smartpac, Filler both Mechanical and Pneumatic, Bottle Washer KD ,Labeller ,EBI,ASEBI,Check-mats,Conveyors etc. 5.Operating all packaging equipment’s and improve machine reliability to increase plant productivity 6.Facilitate team problem solving process and communicate effectively 7.Contribute to self and team development 8.Optimize production performance 9.Interpreting and implementing production plans for the shift 10.Measuring and recording performance attributes 11.Optimizing usage of resources 12.Monitoring trends and initiate corrective action 13.Perform running maintenance schedules 14.Operate and control processes according to SOP’s and conduct autonomous maintenance 15.Improve personal competence and flexibility 16.Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment

  • Mechanical Technologist Trainee at Mupepetwe Engineering Company
    Jan 2010 - Apr 2010 · 4 mos

    1.Maintenance of plant equipment’s which includes; proactive ,routine ,preventive, and corrective maintenance so as to electrify deviation and minimize occurrences of systematic errors 2.Gear box alignment 3.Facilitate heat treatment processes 4.Monitoring foundry work both plastic and Metallic 5.Machining of components