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Malvern Ndhlovu

Harare,ZW

Summary

A Certified Journeyman Instrument Mechanician. Adept in performing Electrical and Instruments installations, configuration, maintenance and repairs. I am able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. I value job satisfaction and interacting with work mates at all levels aswell as management, professionally and cordially. In short I am a self-starter who is principled,dependable, honest, thorough, organized and goal oriented.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanician

Colcom
Harare , ZW
05.2022 - Current
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Maintained transmitters, controllers, control valves, scales,temperature sensors ,inductive sensors, motors encoders, drives,safety relays,and control systems
  • Identified and resolved control loop issues, contributing to improved process stability.
  • Conducted fault diagnosis on complex PLC systems, reducing downtime .PLC's including seimens, mistubish, omron, B&R and allern bradely.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety regulations and maintained excellent housekeeping standards.
  • Optimized plant availability by responding promptly to breakdowns reducing production losses.
  • Collected safety documents and maintained safe working condition
  • Oversaw Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
  • Led the maintenance of all cold rooms, guaranteeing the preservation of products with a 99% success rate.
  • Conducted regular calibration of gauges and temperature controllers, ensuring precision in production processes.
  • Maintained the water reticulation plant, ensuring a consistent and reliable water supply for the facility.
  • Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
  • Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls regarding electrical malfunctions.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Managed all electrical switching operations, ensuring a 99% safety compliance rate.
  • Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
  • Managed maintenance in the pies department, minimizing equipment breakdowns
  • Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
  • Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
  • Conducted troubleshooting operations on complex industrial machinery requiring advanced knowledge of electricity.
  • Diagnosed malfunctioning systems using schematics diagrams and test instruments such as digital multimeters.
  • Conducted regular boiler maintenance, resulting in reduction in downtime due to boiler-related issues.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of the ammonia plant, achieving a 98% uptime for production.
  • Installed, programmed and adjusted electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Cleaned instruments and completed minor adjustments to improve functioning.
  • Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
  • Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
  • Performed installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of instruments including flowmeters, pressure gauges, thermometers, and transducers.

Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanician

Cognito Technologies
Harare, ZW
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Installed and tested electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment in accordance with relevant codes.
  • Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems, including motors, drives,PLC's switchboards, and controllers
  • Restored malfunctioning devices to original functionality and replaced as necessary.
  • Performed installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of instruments including flowmeters, pressure gauges, thermometers, and transducers.
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning instruments in the field.
  • Conducted routine calibration checks on all instrumentation systems.
  • Performed regular inspections of equipment to detect any signs of wear or damage.
  • Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
  • Understood and worked from prints, drawings, graphs, charts and instruction technical manuals to make necessary adjustments and repairs.

Assistant Electrician

Avc pvt ltd
Chegutu, ZW
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Installed and tested electrical systems in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Inspected existing wiring, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical systems including troubleshooting and repairing defective parts.
  • Fabricated conduit supports and installed conduits using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and hammers.
  • AC motor applications for various drives e.g. pumps, hoists, conveyors and compressors.
  • Stand by generator maintenance up 1100 KVA
  • Variable Frequency Drives applications for speed regulation and control
  • Electric motor windings protection systems using overload relays and smart motor managers
  • Troubleshooting on different electrical plant and installation
  • Designing, interpreting and wiring of various electrical circuits
  • Basic knowledge of power factor correction and load management
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Wiring AC 3 phase motor starters Dol, Star Delta and soft starters.
  • Standby generator maintenance
  • Testing Rotor resistance

Assistant Belt Technician

Adand pvt ltd
Harare, ZW
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assisted in periodic inspections of conveyor systems to identify and replace worn or damaged belts.
  • Received orders from customers, checked inventory levels, and ordered new belts as needed.
  • Maintained an accurate record of all belt installations and replacements.

Electrical and Electronics Aprentice

Mukoni tronics pvt ltd
Harare, ZW
02.2016 - 11.2016
  • Attending academic classes
  • Doing practical lessons
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with other apprentices, colleagues and customers

Instrumentation and Control Intern

Zimbabwe Power Company ( Harare power station)
Harare, ZW
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Optimize Plant Availability & Reliability By Ensuring Timeous Response To Breakdowns.
  • Ensure Adherence to Safety Regulations and Good House Keeping So As To Avoid Accident to Personnel and Equipment.
  • Collect Safety Document & Ensures that plant under which maintenance is to be done is safe
  • Periodic overhauls and Calibration of all measurement And Control Instruments.
  • Involved in New Projects and Installations
  • Troubleshooting of Plant control loops.
  • Carries Out Fault Diagnosis On PLC's
  • Servicing and Configuration of both electronic and pneumatic transmitters
  • Controllers Servicing, configuration and Calibration of controllers (pneumatic and electronic)
  • controllers Endress and Hauser,ABB Kent, and Honeywell.
  • Knowledge of Telemechanic PLC programming using Ladder logic diagram.
  • Weighing Systems
  • Load cells maintenance and inspection.
  • Overhauling and stroking Control Valves electromechanic positioners,
  • I/P and P/I convertors.

Education

Journeyman Card - Instruments Mechanic Class 1

Harare Polytechnic , Harare
08-2017

Graduate Certificate - Instrumentation And Control Systems

Harare Polytechnic , Harare
04-2016

Some College (No Degree) - 33 Kv Switching

Zesa National Training Center, Harare

Some College (No Degree) - PLC Programing

Harare Institute of Technology, Harare

Skills

  • Equipment Installation
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail and precision
  • Adaptability and flexibility in fastpaced environments
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Commitment to safety protocols
  • Electrical systems installation and maintenance
  • Instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting
  • Blueprint reading and schematic interpretation
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Electrical panel wiring and control systems
  • Equipment diagnostics and repair

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanician - Colcom
05.2022 - Current
Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanician - Cognito Technologies
01.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Electrician - Avc pvt ltd
12.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant Belt Technician - Adand pvt ltd
03.2017 - 12.2018
Electrical and Electronics Aprentice - Mukoni tronics pvt ltd
02.2016 - 11.2016
Instrumentation and Control Intern - Zimbabwe Power Company ( Harare power station)
01.2015 - 12.2016
Harare Polytechnic - Journeyman Card , Instruments Mechanic Class 1
Harare Polytechnic - Graduate Certificate, Instrumentation And Control Systems
Zesa National Training Center - Some College (No Degree), 33 Kv Switching
Harare Institute of Technology - Some College (No Degree), PLC Programing

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