Christopher Kahinduka
Blantyre
Summary
Dynamic Solar Manager at TotalEnergies Marketing Malawi Limited with expertise in solar power systems design and strategic planning. Proven track record in stakeholder management and project implementation, driving business growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at developing innovative solutions and leading teams to achieve ambitious goals in renewable energy initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solar Manager
TotalEnergies Marketing Malawi Limited
Blantyre
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and co-ordinate the solar energy budget and business development plan for the solar business
- Workplan development and budgeting for solar projects
- Monitor the performance and maintenance of existing service stations solar power systems
- Developing operation and safety procedures
- Overseeing the design and installation of new solar power systems
- Participate in procurement process of solar projects Contractors
- Validation and approval of solar projects bids
- Stakeholder engagement including government and private sector energy players
- Contribution to policy formulation through ministry of energy engagement
- Development of costing models of energy initiatives ( solar, LPG, e-motorcycle charging)
- Overseeing logistics of solar projects resources
- Business plan development renewable energies
- Identification and analysis of new business opportunities
- Development of marketing and communication campaign for solar business
- Manage the relationship between TotalEnergies and other energy sector stakeholders in the country
- Solar power systems designing and project implementation for B2B customers
- Brand Management of the solar business line for TMML
- Attending customer queries
- Training of solar sales channels
- Pilot testing of new solar products
- Price management of solar products
- Manage credit and debt collections for the various non-network channels
- Manage the importation of solar products and manage the interface with all solar suppliers & Partners
- Contracts and Reports writing.
Acting General Trade Manager
TotalEnergies Marketing Malawi Limited
Blantyre
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Liaise with Management, HSEQ coordinator and subordinates to ensure that all activities are done in situations with zero tolerance on safety
- Preparation of General Trade budget and related strategic plans
- Growing the General Trade business in line with the budget
- Ensure that TMs are properly managing customer accounts
- Managing the profitability of the General Trade sector of the business by administrative management of General trade consumers
- Preparation of monthly reports for General Trade
- Controls the service quality and brand image
- Controls and regulates fuel delivery order quantities.
Renewable Energy Systems Engineer/ HSE Coordinator
Sky Energy Africa
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Solar power systems design, installation, testing and commissioning
- Lead and manage solar installation teams
- Lead health and schools solar electrification projects (GOPA)
- Lead consultations to customers( Water for People, UNICEF)
- Solar power systems simulation (Helioscope)
- Maintain a record of all safety procedures, relaying information about specifics as requested
- Reinforce safety procedures in entire working staff
- Oversee all operations, paying attention to instances of unsafe performances and giving citations where they occur
- Lead and manage safety training events on a quarterly basis to instruct and inform entire team
- Project development, design and cost estimation
- Proposal development and relationship management
- Perform energy system modelling and energy estimates using solar design software
- Ensure compliance with company, industry, trades and jurisdictional safety standards, practice and codes
- Review safety and quality aspects of energy systems
- Arrange and conduct customer site visits and assessments
- Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for engineering project
- Review safety and quality aspects of components repair and replacement
- Project management
- Report writing
- Electrical faults finding and rectification
- User training on solar power systems operation.
Electrician and sales officer
No Power Cut Technologies
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Conduct sales presentations and demonstrations to potential customers on electrical equipment and products.
- Identify and prospect potential clients through various channels such as cold calling, referrals, and networking.
- Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate electrical products or solutions to meet their requirements.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers regarding electrical issues or product inquiries.
- Prepare and submit quotations, proposals, and contracts to clients in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to procure electrical products and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Renewable Energy Technologies
Mzuzu University
01.2018
Skills
- Program and Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent Writing, Facilitation, and Communication Skills
- Leadership and Team Development
- Solar electrical power systems design
- Installation
- Testing and commissioning
- Trouble shooting and maintenance of electrical power systems
- Familiarity with industry-specific standards and regulations
- Site energy audit
- Develop design specifications for solar electrical power systems and their components
- Systems simulation (Pvsyst, Helioscope)
- Drafting and analysis of engineering drawings (AutoCAD)
- Analysis of alternative energy sources such as solar
- Production of project Logical framework
- Data collection tools design
- Project management
- Project monitoring and evaluation
- Proposal writing
- Report writing using Microsoft Word and Publisher
- Work plan
- Writing memorandums
- Report Writing
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Team Leadership
Certification
MERA Certified
OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting
Certificate in Advanced Energy Training
Certificate in Defensive driving
Accomplishments
- As HSE coordinator at Sky Energy Africa, I helped the company attain green status in Total Malawi safety audit.
- Successful implementation of school solarization project under GOPA at Sky Energy.
- As HSE coordinator, I helped Sky Energy Africa get award from Total Energies Malawi as most improved company in terms of safety.
- I was awarded as employee of the year 2020 at Sky Energy Africa.
- As solar Manager, I have helped the company to be best solar products selling affiliate in African zone.
- Has registered TMML as first renewable energy technology installing oil company in Malawi.
- Awarded TotalEnergies Malawi employee of the year-2023.
- Pioneered establishment of e-motorcycle charging stations at TotalEnergies.
- Recognized by management for commitment and hard work, leading to signing of industrial solar power plant contract with B2B client.
- Successful implementation of LPG business and E-motorcycle charging stations projects at TMML.
References
- Absalom Bondo, General Trade Lubricants & Specialties Manager, TotalEnergies Marketing Malawi Limited, Private Bag 5125, Limbe, Masalema, +265 881851896, absalom.bondo@totalenergies.com
- Schizzo Thomson, Managing Director, Sky Energy Africa, P.O Box 2061, +265885337198, schizzo@skyenergyafrica.com
- Dr. Joe Theu, Managing Director, No Power Cut Technologies, Blantyre, +265993772902, nopowercuttechnologies@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Malawian
Other
MERA Certified, Class B driving license
Timeline
Acting General Trade Manager
TotalEnergies Marketing Malawi Limited
06.2023 - 12.2023
Solar Manager
TotalEnergies Marketing Malawi Limited
08.2022 - Current
Renewable Energy Systems Engineer/ HSE Coordinator
Sky Energy Africa
01.2019 - 07.2022
Electrician and sales officer
No Power Cut Technologies
04.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Renewable Energy Technologies
Mzuzu University
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