Abel Muchinapaya
Garland
Summary
Instrumentation and Control Engineer with 10 + years of experience in the manufacturing industrial sector.
Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control equipment, including PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Eager to learn new things and always looking for ways to improve my skills.
Available for full-time employment and willing to relocate.
Open to contract work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control Engineer
Ceramic Industries
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Monitored automated manufacturing systems for optimal performance.
- Assessed production processes to find opportunities for efficiency enhancements.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to ensure consistent operational efficiency.
- Gathered and evaluated control system data for performance reports.
- Configured PLCs and SCADA systems to enhance production line monitoring.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety standards and regulations.
- Partnered with maintenance teams to diagnose and fix automation machinery.
- Managed calibration processes for sensors and actuators.
- Engaged in projects focused on continuous improvement.
- Documented system configurations, changes, and procedures.
MSc (Eng) – Electrical Engineering Candidate
University Of Cape Town
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Contributed to a project investigating the impact of Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GICs) on electrical power systems.
- Developed low-cost systems for monitoring geomagnetically induced currents in transformer neutrals and power lines.
- Tutored engineering physics and design.
- Supported weekly tutorials for first-year Physics and Engineering students.
- Evaluated and graded practical assignments.
- Oversaw laboratory experiments.
- Co-supervised undergraduate theses.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Kenburg (Pvt) Ltd
01.2008 - 03.2017
- Prepared tender documents.
- Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair diverse electronic devices.
- Adhering to safety regulations and company policies.
- Operated diverse hand tools, power tools, and test equipment to perform tasks.
- Read and interpreted blueprints.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues in electrical control systems.
- Created discrete control programs for programmable controllers.
- Contributing to the design of updated control frameworks.
- Kept detailed logs of all maintenance activities.
- Handled emergency calls around the clock.
- Trained employees on instrumentation and control equipment maintenance.
- Monitored emerging technologies in instrumentation and control.
- Collaborated directly with OEM vendors and suppliers.
Education
Master of Science in Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa12-2020
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Applied Physics
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe10-2005
Skills
- Sensors and Data Acquisition
- Time management
- Python, C and MATLAB
- Problem solving
- Internet of things
- Product Development
- PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
- Design Engineering
- Signal processing
- Report writing
- Team Player
- AutoCAD
Certification
- IEEE Professional Membership - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
- SAIP Professional Membership - South African Institute of Physicists
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Control Engineer
Ceramic Industries
07.2019 - 03.2024
MSc (Eng) – Electrical Engineering Candidate
University Of Cape Town
04.2017 - 07.2019
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Kenburg (Pvt) Ltd
01.2008 - 03.2017
- IEEE Professional Membership - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
- SAIP Professional Membership - South African Institute of Physicists
Master of Science in Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Applied Physics
National University of Science And Technology
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