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Tonny Kiprios [MBA, BEng, GCert, REng, PEIZ, MIEEE]

Tonny Kiprios [MBA, BEng, GCert, REng, PEIZ, MIEEE]

Engineering Intern Student - Final Year University Project

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Engineer - Transmission, at ZESCO Ltd.

  • Education

    • The Copperbelt University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronics Power Systems Credit

      Activities and Societies: Copperbelt University Electrical Society (CUES) - Vice President, 2007-2008 Member, Students Council, 2007-2008 Energy Management Unit (EMU) - Represented the University at it's stand at the 2009 Zambia International Trade Fair Member Catholic Students Community (CASC)

    • Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate Renewable Energy Project Finance

    • University of Nicosia

      2015 - 2018
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Management

    • Engineering Institute of Technology

      2021 - 2022
      Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies Distinction

    • University of London

      2023 - 2023
      Certificate Global Energy and Climate Policy

  • Experience

    • Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc

      Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
      Engineering Intern Student - Final Year University Project

      Build CEC’s northern area network into a model in ETAP software, and then applying Optimal Power Flow (OPF) principles. Conduct simulations to assess the optimum technical operating efficiency of the existing system. Add proposed future loads to the network.Add proposed transmission lines and plant equipment to the system and determine the efficiency of the new network. Analyze simulation results.Come up with recommendations.

    • Davis & Shirtliff

      Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
      Engineer

      Design, supply and installation of solar system solutions. These ranged from micro-grid solutions to power rural schools, hospitals, and communities to household level. Installation of 3-Phase and single phase pumps and motors. These ranged from domestic to industrial solutions such as the Grundfos CR range of Denmark. Pump control panel design, assembly, and installation. Sizing and selection of suitable electrical pumps to meet customer requirements.Respond and attend to customer complaints and faultsCarrying out fault finding in various panelsPrepare bid documents for tendersIssue out commercial documents such as quotations, bid documents, and invoices.Heading and coordinating a team of workshop and field service technicians.At the time of departure, was Acting Field Service Manager. Show less

    • Kobil (Z) Ltd

      May 2011 - Dec 2011
      Technical Sales Engineer

       Coordinate sales of all Petroleum products to commercial clients, such as Konkola Copper Mines, Mopani Copper Mines, Mining Haulage Ltd, Gomes Haulage etc.  Ensure that all electrical installations in service stations and depots are safe and secure and conform to the necessary regulations.  Ensure all dispensing pumps are properly, regularly, and accurately calibrated. Ensure a safe working environment, by adhering to the SHE regulations.

    • ZESCO Ltd.

      Feb 2012 - now
      Chief Engineer - Transmission

       Major responsibilities Ensure reliable and high quality of electricity supply to all bulk supply points.Ensure high availability of Transmission plant.Prepare operation and maintenance schedules and procedures. Ensure liaison with Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) member utilities and adherence to inter-utility agreements. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual technical reports. Prepare business plans and budgets for Transmission and ensure strict control. Analyze and trend test results for equipment maintainance and recommend solutions. Initiate acquisitioning of critical spares for equipment. Major Projects/Works undertakenProject Engineer for the construction and commissioning of 330/220kV 240 MVA Kafue by-pass Substation. Site Engineer for the 330/220/33kV Lusaka West-Mumbwa-ITT Project. The EPC Project involved construction of a greenfield 330/220/33kV substation at Mumbwa, the extension of 330/132/33kV Lusaka West substation, the construction of about 145 km 330kV Lusaka West-Mumbwa double circuit transmission line, and the construction of a 220kV transmission line from Mumbwa to Itezhi-Tezhi Power station. Project Engineer for the construction and commissioning of temporal 330/220kV 120 MVA Mumbwa substation. Acting Project Engineer for 330kV Pensulo-Chipata Transmission Project. The EPC Project involved construction of two by 330kV substations and a 330kV transmission line. Acting Project Engineer for the construction of 500 MVA 330/220kV Mukuni substation, under the Kafue Town-Muzuma-Livingstone (KTML) Transmission Project. Site Engineer for the construction of the 66kV Chipata West - Chipata town by-pass temporal line. Project Engineer for 31.5 MVA 132-88/33kV Transformer and switchgear installation and commissioning at Nampundwe substation. Project Engineer for 45 MVA 132-88/33kV Transformer and switchgear installation and commissioning at Mazabuka substation. Show less

    • Tonny Kiprios STEM Foundation

      Feb 2016 - now
      Founder and Mentor

      Providing mentorship to pupils, students and graduates of STEM.

    • Engineers without Borders Zambia

      Feb 2024 - now
      Volunteer

    • The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

      Jun 2024 - now
      Vice Chairperson EEES

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered Engineer

      Engineering Registration board of Zambia

    • Substation Maintenance Procedure

      Network Training Center (NTC) of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC)
      Jan 2018

    • Senior Authorized Person, 330kV

      ZESCO Ltd
      May 2017

    • Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control (WAMPAC)

      The University of Zambia (UNZA)/ University of Manchester
      Sept 2014

    • Leadership Certificate

      Copperbelt University Electrical Society (CUES)
      Sept 2009

    • Basic First Aid

      Zambia Red Cross Society
      Sept 2017

    • Professional Member

      The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

    • 400kV Circuit Breakers Installation, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance

      ACTOM (Pty) Ltd
      Jan 2018

    • Member

      IEEE

    • Manufacturing Process of Transformers

      Crompton Greaves Limited Kanjur Mumbai
      Jun 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tonny Kiprios [MBA, BEng, GCert, REng, PEIZ, MIEEE]
      Labour Day Award - Most Innovative Employee Zambia Federation of Employers May 2017 Most Innovative Employee - ZESCO Ltd
    • Awarded to Tonny Kiprios [MBA, BEng, GCert, REng, PEIZ, MIEEE]
      Member on roster of experts to participate in ad hoc Working Groups that will be formed as needed at the request of the UN Secretary General or Council, on energy transition matters Council of Engineers on the Energy Transition (CEET), UN

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder, Mentor and Chairman

      Issued by Tonny Kiprios STEM Foundation (Freelance) on Feb 2016
      Tonny Kiprios STEM Foundation (Freelance)Associated with Tonny Kiprios [MBA, BEng, GCert, REng, PEIZ, MIEEE]

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Engineers without Borders Zambia on Feb 2024
      Engineers without Borders ZambiaAssociated with Tonny Kiprios [MBA, BEng, GCert, REng, PEIZ, MIEEE]