Gilbert Mkonto
About Gilbert Mkonto
Gilbert Mkonto is a Power Distribution and Test Engineer at Glencore Plc, responsible for planning maintenance and network switching. He has extensive experience in electrical engineering, having worked in various capacities since the early 1990s and holds multiple qualifications in the field.
Work at Glencore
Gilbert Mkonto has been employed at Glencore Plc as a Power Distribution and Test Engineer since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for planning maintenance and network switching. His duties include conducting testing and commissioning of medium voltage substations, as well as performing periodic and statutory testing to ensure compliance of network primary and secondary assets. He also carries out PTCEW duties, which are essential for maintaining operational standards within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Gilbert Mkonto has a solid educational background in electrical engineering. He studied at Kwekwe Technical College, where he earned a Full Technological Certificate in Electrical Engineering from 1991 to 1993. He furthered his studies at Bulawayo Polytechnic, obtaining a Higher National Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland from 2009 to 2015. His expertise includes maintaining medium to high voltage underground distribution networks and investigating electrical incidents.
Background
Gilbert Mkonto began his career as an Electrical Apprentice at Sable Chemical Industries Ltd in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, where he worked from 1990 to 1994. This four-year experience laid the foundation for his technical skills in electrical engineering. He completed his secondary education at Thornhill High School before pursuing further studies in electrical engineering. His diverse background in both practical and theoretical aspects of electrical engineering has contributed to his current role at Glencore.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gilbert Mkonto has developed a robust skill set in electrical engineering, particularly in power distribution and testing. His role at Glencore involves critical responsibilities such as planning maintenance and conducting compliance testing for network assets. His educational qualifications, including a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, support his professional capabilities. His long tenure at Glencore since 2011 reflects his commitment and expertise in the field.