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EMILIANA SHIKONGO
Engineer In Training
Uis, Namibia,Erongo region
Summary
A self-motivated and forward-thinking graduate electrical engineer with a strong interest in power transmission, distribution, and electrification. Committed to expanding knowledge and gaining hands-on experience through a structured graduate program, with a goal of becoming a professionally registered engineer.
I thrive in dynamic and challenging environments, bringing a proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and strengths in problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork. I am enthusiastic about joining an organization where I can apply my foundational skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow alongside experienced industry professionals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Electrician
Andrada Mining (Uis Tin Mine)
12.2024 - Current
- Performed skilled electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on MV and LV distribution systems.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and maintained electrical equipment, including soft starters, variable speed drives (VSDs), and direct-on-line (DOL).
- Install and maintain UPS units , solar power and backup generators.
- Prepare reports and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Assistant Plant Supervisor
Andrada Mining (Uis Tin Mine)
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed shift operations to meet production and quality KPIs.
- Managed costs, downtime events, and personnel.
- Monitored plant performance and optimized operating efficiency.
- Conducted incident and risk management, safety enforcement, and SOP compliance.
- Troubleshot issues and implemented process improvements.
- Trained new employees and performed performance reviews.
- Analyses equipment performance trends and implemented continuous improvement strategies.
TID-Electrician
CENORED
Tsumeb
09.2023 - 03.2024
- to Inspected and resolved prepaid meter bypasses and illegal connections.
- Generate TID key change tokens and upgrade the meters from STs5 to STs 6.
- Upgraded and replaced meters (STS5 to STS6).
- Write report on prepaid meter bypass found.
- Installed kiosks and maintained ABC lines.
Engineering Intern
NamPower
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed scheduled maintenance of transformers and generators.
- Designed LV & MV electrical wiring installations.
- Carried out cable sizing and root cause analysis.
- Assist electricians with daily planned tasks.
Plant Technician
Gecko IMERYS Graphite & Carbon
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Monitored and controlled plant processes via SCADA.
- Performed isolations, lockouts, troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults to identify issues and implement solutions
- Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems, equipment, and machinery used in mining operations
- Conducted plant start-up, shutdown, and safety compliance.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Electrical Engineering
University of Namibia
Ongwediva10-2024
N6 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
College of Cape Town
Cape Town12-2016
National Trade Test N3 - Electrical Engineering
Namibian Institute of Mining & Technology
Arandis11-2015
NSSC - Science
Negumbo Senior Secondary School
11-2011
Skills
SCADA & Process Control
Technical Drawings & Schematics Interpretation
Leadership and teamwork
undefinedCertification
Installation Rules (Paper 1 & 2) – 2016
References
John, Moody, Technical Manager, +264 81 124 1895, IMERYS-Gecko Graphite & Carbon
Rehabeam Nambahu , Team Leader, +264 81 456 1522, CENORED Pty Ltd
Gabriel Katanga | Supervisor, +264 81 477 5945, Andrada Mining
Software
AutoCAD
MATLAB
ETAP
DIgSILENT
PVSyst
Timeline
Electrician
Andrada Mining (Uis Tin Mine)
12.2024 - Current
Assistant Plant Supervisor
Andrada Mining (Uis Tin Mine)
04.2024 - 11.2024
TID-Electrician
CENORED
09.2023 - 03.2024
Engineering Intern
NamPower
06.2021 - 07.2021
Plant Technician
Gecko IMERYS Graphite & Carbon
04.2017 - 11.2018
BSc (Hons) - Electrical Engineering
University of Namibia
N6 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
College of Cape Town
National Trade Test N3 - Electrical Engineering
Namibian Institute of Mining & Technology
NSSC - Science
Negumbo Senior Secondary School
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