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Hwange, Matabeleland North Province, Zw

Hwange Power Station

• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, blue prints, schematics and electrical codes specification to install, commission and troubleshoot electrical switchgear up to 11KV.• Carrying out static and dynamic tests on new electrical equipment namely 3 phase induction motors up to 11KV.• Carrying out monthly running inspections of 3 phase induction motors.• Carrying 6 monthly terminal box inspection and star point integrity checks as well as insulation resistance testing.• Automation of 3 phase induction motors through design, wiring and commissioning of associated circuit diagrams.• Carrying out 2 yearly planned maintenance programs of overhauling electric motors..• In charge of installation, commissioning , troubleshooting and fault finding on ABB AC 800 and Siemens variable frequency drives.• Installation, commissioning and upgrade of electrical switchboards up to 11KV.• Maintaining and repairing ball mill fans , conveyor belts and cranes.• Fault finding defects on Siemens S5 and S7 SCADA systems.• Availing emergency standby generators and UPS during blackout periods.• Completing safety documents and complying with safety standards at worksites.• Maintained and repaired all electrical equipment and wiring in a timely and effective manner, lowering downtime by 25%.• Followed country and local electricity connection and wiring regulations to avoid electrical faults.• Mentored over eight (80) trainees for the past 8 years on electrical safety procedures, thus maximizing their productivity and efficiency.• Reduced job site accidents by 30% through better organization and communication.

Zimbabwe Power Company Hwange

• Installed and commissioned all Drehmo range of actuators.• Installed and commissioned all Drehmo range of actuators namely Standard, C Martic and I Martic.• Stroke checking the full range of actuators for modulating, controlling and isolation purposes.• Set feedback position for modulating and controlling actuators.• Programmed the control units to suit plant conditions.• Sized and adapting the range of actuators to match with gear boxes and suitable drive nuts.• Marketed Drehmo range of actuators to power plants, mines , water treatment plant and sewerage plants.• Educated the clients about the range of actuators.• Upgraded the range of actuators during plant shutdowns.

• In charge of maintenance of electrical plant equipmentThis was a contract position.• Maintained single and 3 phase induction motors and the associated switchgear upto 11KV.• Commissioned and conditioned monitoring of power transformers upto 240 MVA.• Preventive maintenance schemes for power transformers namely hot spot checks, insulation resistance test.• Achieved a 98% success rate for all electrical repairs and installations.• Dissolved Gas analysis, Oil Sampling and Transformer turns ratio tests and winding resistance tests.• Carried out regular preventive maintenance checks on a wide range of electrical equipment to minimize breakdowns and extend lifespan; reduced number of unscheduled repairs by 20%.• Serviced and repaired standby emergency electrical generators.• Upgraded the street lighting and deco-missioning and new lighting.• In charge of distribution board wiring.• Performed new residential tubing and wiring.• Trained apprentices and staff on industrial attachment.

• Designed and Interpretated electrical wiring schematics and drawings for electric motors.• Overhauled electric motors up to 1720 Kw.• Routine maintenance schemes on conveyor belts and pulwire systems.• Preventative and reactive maintenance schemes on electric motors and associated switchgear.• Installed and commissioned power transformers up to 220 MVA.• Onloaded and offloaded brush gear maintenance.• Residential and industrial tubing, wiring and earth loop checks.• In charge of inspection and certification for complete residential and industrial service connection.

National Certificate In Electrical Power Engineering

National Certificate Occupational Safety, Health And Environment Management Certificate

Electrician

Activities and Societies: Apprenticeship Training

Diploma, Electrical And Electronic Engineering