Hi, I’m
Batanai Mutambudzi
Harare,ZIMBABWE
Summary
Experienced Automation System Engineer specializing in power generation and industrial automation system designs. With a track record of 4 years in power generation and 7 years in industrial automation, I bring a unique blend of innovation, dynamism, and a strong commitment to safety. My expertise lies in plant maintenance, modifications, and commissioning, where I have successfully implemented automation solutions to optimize operations and enhance efficiency. I possess solid technical and managerial skills, encompassing data analysis, cost management, project management, and staff supervision.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
MEADOW TEQ
Snr Project Engineer
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Developing FTTx and Optic Fibre network plans using various GIS-based and CAD tools (ConnectMaster , MapInfo , AutoCAD, MS Visio)
- Planning of fiber routes and terminal equipment position
- Conducting Technical Site Surveys and Production of survey Report
- Preparation of BOQ’ that specifies the raw materials that are required for the construction of the network
- Duct Infrastructure Plan and ODN schematic splice plan
- Proactively manage tasks with the project team, aligning with the project allocated budget and project progress and status monitoring
- Designing and implementation of an effective and cost-conscious network equipment and software maintenance strategy
- Manage the scope of the project that is both civil works (OSP) and inside plant (ISP)
- Proactively manages the tasks with the project team, aligning with the project expected timelines
- Effectively manages project issues and risks, coordinating project meetings and formulating of project progress reports
- As-built drawings and documentation
- Ensuring SHEQ standards are adhered to throughout the project’s lifecycle
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Automation Design Engineer
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Revise installation manuals, drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics, which improved safety, and quality requirements
- Assist with the development of new design and production capabilities incorporating new trends and technologies to support customer requests and company objectives
- Creating designs for electrical systems based on engineering specifications and industry standards, using computer software applications such as AutoCAD / SolidWorks/ ETABS
- Design standards and special motor controls according to com
- Developing real-time control system software for automated assembly systems, including the programming of PLC’s, Servo Controllers, Robots and Vision Systems
- Developing human machine interfaces (HMI) using commercially available industrial products, SCADA nodes and custom GUI’s written in Visual Basic or Visual C++
- Worked with mechanical and electrical designers to ensure that the control system meet performance, reliability and functionality requirements
- Perform on site commissioning and startup by demonstrating system’s capability once the equipment has been shipped to the customer’s site
- Design PLC programs specific to customer and project requirements based on standard CMP programming methods
- Developing bill of material, electrical schematics, programming, and production drawings as required
- Assembling and programming standard and special motor controls for electric winch motor starters and programmable variable frequency drives, using standard electrical practices according to schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
- Provide cost estimates for electrical controls according to established guidelines
- Provide telephone and in-field or on-site technical support to customers for startups, program modifications, and troubleshooting related to motors, controls, other electrical devices, and mechanical drives interacting with electrical components.
RIO ZIM KADOMA BIOX, Sunshine Project Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Lead Tutor
02.2022 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Solid Wedge
Electrical Draftsman
01.2019 - 02.2020
Royal Swazi Sugar Company, RSSC
05.2019 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Mhlume, Eswatini
- Evaporators Upgrade Project- As Build Electrical & Automation Drawings
Solid Wedge, RIOZIM, Zimbabwe
Electrical Draftsman
02.2019 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Floatation Cells Project at Cam & Motor Mine Kadoma- As Built Electrical Schematics
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- City of Harare- Zimbabwe
- Harare, Chitungwiza and Ruwa Water & Sewerage Pumping Stations (Electrical Instrumentation
- Drawings)Project.
Speciss College
Lead Tutor
01.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- City & Guilds-London, Prepare and deliver formally scheduled teaching duties including teaching, tutorials, and learner assessment
- To provide a supportive learning environment for students to develop graduate-level and subject- specific skills in Electrical and Electronics engineering
- To exercise academic leadership, coordinating the efforts of colleagues to deliver Electrical and
- Electronics (City & Guilds) module and program objectives
- Prepare and deliver Electrical and Electronics Engineering practicals (including, wiring motor starter circuits, and electronics).
IPCS Automation
Automation System Intern
10.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- PLC Programming (AB, ABB, Delta, GE Fanuc, Siemens S7 300, Siemens S7 200, Omron, Keyence,
- PAC)
- SCADA Programming (InTouch, WinCC, IFIX) and Interfacing
- HMI Configuration and Interfacing to PLC and PC
- DCS (Yokogawa Centum CS 3000)
- Variable frequency Drives (Programming and Installations)
- Field Instrumentation and Pneumatics
- Control Panel Designing
- AutoCAD
- ISO 9001:2008
Talbless Automation Engineering
Graduate Trainee
01.2015 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Responsible to the Project Engineer by providing industrial Automation Engineering expertise to enhance technical solving capabilities and project management skills
- Preparing projects’ work specifications and coordinating projects
- Tender processing
- Formulating and controlling departmental Capital, Revenue & Expenditure budgets
- Energy Management-This involves energy audits, policy formulation, load survey and design
- Design automated processing Plants
- Optimize production processes
- PLC and Controller programming
- Variable Speed Drive configuration and Repairs
- Electrical/Industrial Power Electronics Installations, Commissioning & Servicing
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ZIMBABWE POWER COMPANY
Undergraduate Intern
01.2013 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of underground power plant equipment, servo motors, pumps, compressors, and material handling equipment
- Responsible for Annual Turbine Generator Overhauls, machine fault report writing, and project management
- Installation, Commissioning & Servicing of all mechanical power plant equipment
- Fault recordings interpretation (CM) and remedial action on running plant
- Runs up, synchronizes, and shutdown generators in liaison with National Control Centre (NCC)
- Plant and equipment isolations and de-isolations
- Carries out routine and emergency switching under instruction and emergency conditions
- Controls system voltage, monitors frequency and tie lines to set limits
- Compile records and maintains a database of daily, weekly, and monthly figures for all power generation statistics
- Management of Quality, Environment, Health &Safety and Risk management systems
Education
Harare Institute of Technology
BTech from Computer Science
06.2023
Chinhoyi University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Skills
- Technical Drawings
- Workflow Development
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Performance Evaluations
- Client Relations
- Risk Management
- Contract Compliance
Certification
- TUV Rheinland Asia
Automation System Engineer (Credential ID 51666)
- Ingenious Power and Control Systems, IPCS India
Automation System Engineer (IPCS010116169)
Languages
English
Professional
Shona
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Snr Graduate Member of Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (G’ZweIE No: 133361)
Hobbies
Swimming
Hunting
Gaming
Reference
1. Benjamin Jaravaza: Managing Director- Meadow Teq: Zimbabwe: Mobile: +263712097654, projects@meadowteq.co.zw
2. Eng Ubaidulla: Director- Ingenious Power and Control Systems India: Mobile: +919745200945, ubaid@ipcsautomation.com
3. Eng. D Simango: Chairperson- Mechatronics, -Chinhoyi University of Technology: Tel: +263-67-22203/5, dsimango@cut.ac.zw
Timeline
Lead Tutor
RIO ZIM KADOMA BIOX, Sunshine Project Zimbabwe
02.2022 - 03.2022
Snr Project Engineer
MEADOW TEQ
01.2021 - Current
Royal Swazi Sugar Company, RSSC
05.2019 - 06.2019
Electrical Draftsman
Solid Wedge, RIOZIM
02.2019 - 04.2019
Electrical Draftsman
Solid Wedge
01.2019 - 02.2020
Automation Design Engineer
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01.2018 - Current
Automation System Intern
IPCS Automation
10.2016 - 12.2016
Lead Tutor
Speciss College
01.2016 - 01.2019
Graduate Trainee
Talbless Automation Engineering
01.2015 - 11.2016
Undergraduate Intern
ZIMBABWE POWER COMPANY
01.2013 - 12.2013
Harare Institute of Technology
BTech from Computer Science
Chinhoyi University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering