Kelvin Daka

Highly skilled Instrumentation Foreman and Technician with over 10 years of experience in maintaining and troubleshooting complex E,C&I systems within heavy industrial environments. Proven ability in calibration, diagnostics on PLC/DCS systems, and field instrumentation, including extensive work with Siemens and Allen Bradley. Possesses a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety, demonstrating a commitment to safe and efficient operations.

Eager to leverage expertise in process control and automation to contribute to a leading engineering team.

Instrumentation / Commissioning /QAQC Technician at Kansanshi Mine - Solwize (Present)

Instrumentation Foreman at Lubambe Copper Mine

Electrical / Instrumentation Technician at AMSL Contractors - Konkola Copper Mine (Nchanga)

• Installed, calibrated, maintained, and troubleshot a comprehensive range of field instrumentation, including flow, pressure, level, temperature, density, and pH transmitters and switches from manufacturers such as Endress+Hauser, Siemens, and Vega.
• Configured and serviced control valves, smart positioners, solenoid valves, and pneumatic/electrical converters to ensure precise process control.
• Executed preventive and corrective maintenance across major plant areas including the concentrator (flotation & filtration), crushing plant, ball & SAG mills, winder house, shaft, and underground operations.
• Wired and serviced temperature sensors (RTDs, thermocouples), vibration monitoring devices, mill load cells, and encoders (absolute and incremental) for critical rotating equipment monitoring.
• Performed detailed fault-finding, loop checking, and diagnostics on PLC, DCS, and VFD systems to maintain automation reliability and plant uptime.
• Worked with Siemens S7-300/400, Mitsubishi Q-Series, and Allen Bradley Logic 500 PLCs, including I/O wiring, logic tracing, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Interpreted P&IDs and electrical schematics to guide the installation, modification, and testing of instrumentation circuits and control panels.
• Deployed and terminated Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, and Fiber Optic communication networks, establishing connectivity between field devices and SCADA/control systems.
• Spliced and tested single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cables using OTDR equipment, ensuring high-performance industrial communication networks.
• Maintained and monitored winder house instrumentation, including speed encoders, limit switches, datum sensors, and Simoreg converters, to ensure safe hoisting operations.
• Maintained underground instrumentation, encompassing wear switches, lip switches, and safety interlocks for systems such as vent fans, rock breakers, and shaft controls.
• Participated in plant shutdowns and recommissioning, coordinating instrumentation tasks, allocating resources, and verifying adherence to technical and safety standards.
• Ensured strict compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and actively supported initiatives aimed at achieving zero harm and fostering safe work environments.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety – Copperbelt University (2019 – 2023)

Craft Certificate in Process Instrumentation – Mufulira Technical Training Institute (2009 – 2010)

Certificate in Information Technology – Don Bosco College (2008 – 2008)

Grade 12 Certificate – Sekela Secondary School (2003 – 2007)