SMG-14286

About

My name is Isaiah Victor Soko I’m 39 years of age. I’m a motivated and hardworking person with communication skills. I enjoy learning new things, solving problems, and working with different people. I’m always eager to grow, improve my skills, and contribute to success and growth of the team.

I graduated from Copperstone University in 2011 with (Credit in Diploma in Electrical Mechanical Engineering) and I have 12 years work experience. My
Current employer is kansanshi mine FQM
Mining, I have skills in automotive electrical, fitter out and fitter in, installation of some mechanical fixtures, installation of hydraulics hoses, power lines installation and cable joining, electrical wiring, ground planning and maintenance construction, quick response to customer service and supporting, and painting/plumbing works.

Currently am working on the Hitachi mining mobile fleet trucks, Caterpillar 785C trucks, Front dozers and other supporting light vehicles. My key skills are;
✓Electrical troubleshooting.
✓Preventive maintenance.
✓Fault finding
HV/LV systems.
✓Auto electrical systems maintenance.
✓ Mechanical fitting.

I would be happily love and rejoice to live and stay in
Australia or
New Zealand

I will be gladly happy to have a Visa sponsorship jobs offering in

1- Auto Electrician.
2- Industrial Electrician.
3- Electrical Technician.
4-Maintenance Electrician
HME workshop.
5- Heavy Equipment Technician mechanical fitting.

Am in need of visa sponsorship/relocation,
willing to relocate overseas immediately.

For over 12 years work experience, I can only
offer my employer
Strong practical experience, and these are

Safety-focused
Reliable, hardworking
Good troubleshooting, diagnostic skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

I am hardworking, safety-conscious, reliable and committed to continuous learning.

Experience Summary

I am a qualified Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technician with over 12 years of experience in mining, power utilities,
and industrial environments. My experience includes electrical installation, workshop maintenance technician, preventive and
corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault finding and management, and repair of high-voltage and low-voltage
electrical systems, automotive electrical equipment, mechanical fitting, and mobile mining equipment. I have worked on mobile fleets trucks, Caterpillar trucks, front dozers and other mining mobile haul trucks, light vehicles, transformers, motors,
switchgear, electrical panels, power distribution systems, underground and open-pit mining
equipment, and heavy battery mobile equipment. I am currently work as a Maintenance Mine Maintenance Technician Auto/Electrical Mechanical at Kansanshi Mine
(First Quantum Minerals), where I carry out inspections, maintenance, repairs, and electrical fault
diagnosis to support safe and reliable production. I am safety-focused, experienced in
lock-out/tag-out procedures, hazard identification, and working to high mining and electrical
safety standards. I am seeking international skilled employment opportunities where I can apply
my electrical and mining experience and continue developing professionally.

Current Role

Auto Electrician

Employment History

Name of employer: FQM Mining
Job title: AUTO ELECTRICIAN| MINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
City employed at: Solwezi
Province / state / territory: North western province
Country: Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project: Workshop and Open Pit site
Section employed in: Mine Maintenance Technician
Start date: 1 February 2021
End date: Currently employed in this role
Employment Type: Contractor
Job duties performed in this role: ✓Attending to emergency call within the FQM Mine Open Pit to respond to downtime.
✓Changing out defective and worn out materials like, sensor, harnesses, batteries, filters, lightning system, cables, ducts, alternator brushes, Panto links, Panto brushes, axel blower motors securing cables for chassis repairs, Panto troubleshooting, main alternator greasing, Vibration damper, cleaning axel cabinet, Grid boxes,
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role: Currently working and maintaining of Hitachi mining mobile fleet, Caterpillars 785c, Front loaders, and Few light Vehicles.

Apprenticeships

Did you undergo an apprenticeship?: Yes
Apprenticeship title: Mechanical and Electrical fitter
Name of employer / provider: First Quantum Minerals FQM
Type of employer / provider: Hitachi EH4000ac-3
Country: Zambia
Date Apprenticeship Started: 1 March 2025
Date apprenticeship completed: 30 March 2025
Apprenticeship Completion certificate Issued: No
Please provide a summary of the experience gained during your apprenticeship and the areas or sections you spent time in.: I had a preverage and a great exposure to know how to install pantograph structures, hydrolics horses, change-out of Grid boxes, installation of 220voltage cable on the axle blower motors and Alternator motors, replacement of the control cabinet inverters, filters, and fixing other electrical/automotive components, Main Alternator greasing, Vibration damper change-out, Replacement of main alternator brushes and prop shaft brushes and wheel motor traction cables, sensors and wheel motor greasing.

Education & Qualifications

Qualification Level: Diploma
Course Name (for example Heavy Plant Mechanics): Electrical Mechanical Engineering
Name of education provider: Copperstone University
Country: Zambia
Start date: 1 January 2009
End date: 25 November 2011
Course completed & qualification issued: Yes
Description: Protection engineering.
Mechanical skills.
Sequence control.
Electrical workshop.
Power systems.
Engineering mathematics.
Power electronics.
Engineering drawing.
Computer fundamentals.
Electrical machines.
Management.
Supply engineering. Etc

Training

Name of training: Mechanical fitting
Start date: 1 January 2025
Completion date: 28 February 2025
Attendance certificate issued: No
Certification issued: No
Name of training provider: FQM Mining
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Solwezi

Name of training: First Aid Certificate
Start date: 23 September 2024
Completion date: 27 September 2024
Attendance certificate issued: Yes
Certification issued: Yes
Name of training provider: FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS FQM
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Solwezi

Name of training: Industrial Motor inspection
Start date: 4 May 2026
Completion date: 8 May 2026
Attendance certificate issued: No
Certification issued: No
Name of training provider: FQM Mining Training Center
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Solwezi

Name of training: Cable jointer and lineman (construction)
Start date: 1 June 2015
Completion date: 26 June 2015
Attendance certificate issued: No
Certification issued: No
Name of training provider: Construction - Cable Joining/Lineman
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Ndola Copperbelt

Industrial Attachments

Industrial attachment / On The Job Training (OJT) details: National Pre-Paid Meter installations
Start date: 1 October 2012
Completion date: 28 December 2012

Professional Memberships

Name of professional association: Engineering Institution of Zambia
Title: Professional Electrical Technologist
Date joined: 2 January 2012

Awards

Name of Award: Best Employee Performer
Date Award Issued: 11 August 2017
Description of Award: Was awarded a food basket and voucher for a ZMK 1000 at Zesco limited

Achievements

Achievement Title: Certificate award in Leadership Communication Skills
Date of Achievement: 25 November 2025
Details of Achievement: Leadership Communication Skills Certificate being awarded to me on 25/11/2025.

Achievement Title: Certificate award for Diploma in Electrical Mechanical Engineering
Date of Achievement: 25 November 2011
Details of Achievement: Obtained a Diploma in Electrical Mechanical Engineering from Copperstone University

Achievement Title: Employment offer
Date of Achievement: 1 June 2022
Details of Achievement: Contract opportunity awarded to me and a preverage to have an assess of entering the Biggest open pit mines in Zambia called First Quantum Minerals FQM solwezi.

Achievement Title: Married
Date of Achievement: 28 August 2017
Details of Achievement: Happily married on 28-08-2017, to Precious Mubanda Soko and build a home with 3 kids.

Photos of my work

Attending to blasting as a blast guide in the open pit mines FQM Mining.

Readiness and preparing for the safety meeting during the afternoon shift at Kansanshi mine FQM, Mine Maintenance workshop.

Areas of Expertise

If you have expert knowledge in a particular area please state the area of your expertise.: Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Planning and Installation critical Mechanical, electrical, hydrolics horses and other construction stuffs.
Expertise details: Electrical fault location.
Electrical maintenance.
Electrical change out/Troubleshooting and repair.
Construction wiring industrial warehouse, Commercial buildings.
Change out mechanical fittings.
Automotive chassis repairs and replacements.
Automotive lightning repairs, inspection and auto circuit control.
Power distribution and maintenance planning and control.
Trained and experienced in electrical/Mechanical working it heights.
Expertise in effective communication.
Expertriate in industrial, residential and commercial safety work.
Expertriate in good housekeeping at the work area environment.

Languages Spoken

Languages: English language

NAATI Certification

Are you a NAATI Certified Translator?: No

Drivers License

Level: Full

Class: Car, Light truck, Rigid Heavy Truck

Type: Manual and Auto

Country of issue: Zambia

First obtained: 15 July 2021

Expiry date: 15 July 2026

Convicted of driving offences: No

Hobbies

Reading.
Visiting new place.
Teaching.

Skills Assessment for Migration Purposes

Assessed: No

Skills Assessment for Australian Qualification

Assessed: No

English Language Testing for Migration Purposes

Have you undergone English Language Testing for Migration Purposes: No

English proficiency (subclass 482)

Exempt: I am exempt from needing to undergo English language proficiency testing for a subclass 482 visa

I have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in at least a secondary level institution and where most classes were in English and I can provide the certified transcript of records and evidence required.

Character Issues for Visa Applications

For Visa purposes have you ever been charged with a criminal offence: No

For Visa purposes have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence: No

Police Clearance

Zambia: Clearance obtained: Yes · Issued: 6 December 2024

Health and Medical Declaration for Visa Applications

Height: 1.6 cm

Weight: 78 kg

Health & Medical Declaration

I agree and confirm that I have fully disclosed my medical and health history. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. I request the release of, and agree to make available to Skilled Migration Group and any prospective sponsoring employer, all my personal medical and health information, and any details from my doctor and any medical examination which may affect my suitability for the position applied for. I declare that I have answered all of the questions correctly and completely and supplied all information to the best of my knowledge.

Visa Application Charges

I am not willing to pay any visa application charges and or migration agent fees

Australian Visa History

Currently hold an Australian Visa: No

New Zealand Visa History

Currently hold a Visa for New Zealand: No

Australian Visa Application Criteria Satisfied (Subject to qualifying job offer)

482 Visa Yes

494 Visa No

186DE Visa No

Visa using DAMA Concession No

New Zealand Visa Application Criteria Satisfied (Subject to qualifying job offer)

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Yes