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Brenton Batsirai Mwonzora

Brenton Batsirai Mwonzora

Ruwa,HA

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with hands-on experience at Delta Beverages, excelling in equipment maintenance and optimization. Proficient in solar PV design and project management, I leverage strong analytical skills and adaptability to drive efficiency improvements and ensure safety compliance. Committed to delivering innovative solutions in renewable energy and electrical systems.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
Certificate

Work History

Engineering Graduate Trainee

Delta Beverages (Pvt) Ltd
HARARE
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducting routine maintenance and repairs on brewing and packaging equipment
  • Assisting in plant optimization and efficiency improvement projects
  • Collaborating with production teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Participating in quality control and assurance initiatives
  • Developing and implementing safety procedures to minimise risks
  • Conducting root cause analyses for equipment failures and implementing corrective actions
  • Performing preventive maintenance tasks on electrical equipment.
  • Identifying and addressing potential electrical hazards.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of maintenance schedules
  • Tracking and analyzing maintenance records and data
  • Identifying areas for improvement in maintenance procedure.
  • Implementing changes to optimise maintenance efficiency.
  • Designing and implementing electrical systems and upgrade.
  • Troubleshooting electrical issues and developing solutions.

Electrician

Varun Beverages
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Troubleshooting and operating equipment to reduce downtime.
  • Performing Preventative Maintenance tasks on time as directed by maintenance planners.
  • Participating in the installation- startup- procuring and de bugging of equipment.
  • Performing PLC- HMI and Process Control responsibilities- as well as knowledge of motor control centers.
  • Performing general electrical duties such as installing conduit and wiring motors.

Electrician

Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ)
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Preparing electrical materials and equipment for projects, such as cutting metal or fabricating wire or cable.
  • Maintaining records of work performed and materials used for projects.
  • Installing electrical equipment such as transformers, generators, induction motors, pumps and switchgears.
  • Installing electrical wiring in mines to power equipment such as drills and hoists.
  • Repairing electrical equipment to restore its functionality after damage occurs.
  • Analyzing electrical loads to determine the need for additional wiring capacity.
  • Installing electrical systems used in mining operations such as lighting and ventilation systems.

Projects Intern

Rural Electrification Fund
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Checking Application For Capital Expenditure ( ACEs) and Vote Of Completion Certificates ( VCC).
  • Solar PV Design, Installation and Commissioning.
  • Attending Tender Adjudications.
  • Developing Specifications for HV and LV line construction materials
  • Inspecting materials delivered by suppliers.
  • Developing Annual Material Requirements Plan.
  • Material Allocation to funded projects on roll out.
  • 11kV and 33kV line construction.
  • 11kV and 33KV Substation construction.
  • Biogas Digester construction using the modified carmatec design.

Education

MSc - Renewable Energy Engineering

University of Zimbabwe
12-2026

Master of Science - Engineering Project Management

Chinhoyi University of Technology
05-2026

Bachelor Science Honours Degree - Electrical Engineering

University of Zimbabwe
01.2023

A Level - 3As 1B

St Augustines High School
01.2017

O level - 10 As 2 Bs

St Augustines High School
01.2015

Skills

  • Solar PV design using HelioScope
  • Solar PV system
  • Microsoft packages
  • Solar system design
  • Installation
  • Commissioning
  • Biogas digester quality control
  • HV and LV line inspection
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Estimation
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk management
  • Research skills
  • Technical reporting
  • Electrical circuit design using CAD
  • Load flow analysis using ETAP
  • Load flow analysis using Digisilent
  • Project management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Renewable energy design
  • Safety procedures
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Lean management
  • Self motivation
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • Occupational Safety and Health Management Course (OSHEMAC) (NSSA)
  • 33 kV Switching, ZESA Training Centre
  • Power Systems Protection 1, ZESA Training Centre
  • A solar PV system design, installation, and commissioning (ZERA & SIRDC)
  • Defensive driving course (Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe)
  • Hydraulics certificate (Delta Technical Institute)
  • Siemens S5 Part 1 certificate (Delta Technical Institute)
  • Working at height and confined space training (Techno Consultant)
  • Introduction to QSE culture (Coca-Cola Thrive Learning)
  • Compressed gas safety training (Coca-Cola Thrive Learning)
  • QSE change management (Coca-Cola Thrive Learning)
  • Good manufacturing practices (Coca-Cola Thrive Learning)
  • An introduction to QSE culture (Coca-Cola Thrive Learning)

Languages

Shona
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Successfully participated as an Engineer in 6 Tonne Boiler Chimney installation
  • I participated in the carbon dioxide self-manufacturing plant as a planning engineer
  • Designed, installed and commissioned a 15 kWp solar project at Kokoloza, Matabeleland North
  • Implemented the construction of 6 m³ domestic biogas digesters in Chimanimani District
  • Constructed a 7 km 33 kV line and a 33 kV substation for the Kudzwe community irrigation, B/C, primary, and secondary schools in Mashonaland East
  • Designed a 3 MW solar rooftop plant for Delta Lagers Southerton plant
  • Completed the Green Future Leadership Accelerator Program with CLEIIN Africa

Timeline

Engineering Graduate Trainee

Delta Beverages (Pvt) Ltd
07.2024 - Current

Electrician

Varun Beverages
02.2024 - 06.2024

Electrician

Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ)
10.2023 - 01.2024

Projects Intern

Rural Electrification Fund
05.2022 - 08.2023

MSc - Renewable Energy Engineering

University of Zimbabwe

Master of Science - Engineering Project Management

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Bachelor Science Honours Degree - Electrical Engineering

University of Zimbabwe

A Level - 3As 1B

St Augustines High School

O level - 10 As 2 Bs

St Augustines High School

References

References available upon request.