Munashe Kabuya
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with over 3 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, industrial automation, and production equipment reliability within manufacturing and industrial environments. Experienced in planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis, equipment commissioning, and rapid breakdown response on three-phase electrical systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, MCC panels, and control systems. Strong background in improving plant reliability, reducing equipment downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and operational compliance. Holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, combining advanced technical knowledge with hands-on industrial maintenance experience to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.
Overview
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Certification
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work history
Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Colcom Foods
Harare, Zimbabwe
2023.01 - 2025.07
- Performed planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on 70+ production machines, conveyors, pumps, motors, compressors, and utility systems, ensuring over 95% equipment availability in fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical faults on motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, control panels, and three-phase systems, ensuring rapid restoration of production operations.
- Executed preventive inspections, servicing, calibration, and component replacement, achieving 25% reduction in recurring equipment failures and enhancing overall machine reliability through proactive maintenance.
- Carried out installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, including motors, sensors, control circuits, and industrial distribution systems, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with production, quality, and operations teams for root cause analysis and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in 15% increase in production line efficiency and reduction in unplanned stoppages.
- Maintained 100% compliance with food safety, health and safety, LOTO, and preventive maintenance procedures while accurately documenting maintenance activities using computerized or manual maintenance records.
Mechatronics Engineering Intern
Wattmaster Pvt Ltd
Harare, Zimbabwe
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Assisted with installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial electrical systems, MCC panels, motors, cables, and distribution equipment while ensuring compliance with electrical safety procedures.
- Diagnosed and rectified electrical and mechanical faults using engineering drawings, multimeters, insulation testers, and systematic fault-finding techniques, ensuring rapid restoration of plant operations.
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical and mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, control panels, and three-phase power systems, enhancing equipment reliability and minimising unplanned downtime.
- Collaborated with senior engineers to implement maintenance schedules, conduct equipment inspections, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, supporting increased plant efficiency and maintaining a safe working environment.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia 2025.08 - 2026.08
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Zimbabwe 2019.02 - 2023.12
Skills
- Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance, Fault Finding & Equipment Repair
- Industrial Equipment: Motors, Pumps, Conveyors, Gearboxes, Bearings, Compressors, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Electrical Systems: Three-Phase Systems, MCC Panels, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Electrical Distribution & Control Panels
- Industrial Automation: PLC Systems, Instrumentation, Sensors, Actuators, Industrial Control Systems & Process Automation
- Installation & Commissioning: Electrical Installation, Equipment Commissioning, Testing, Cable Termination & Industrial Wiring
- Reliability Engineering: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Condition Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Engineering Documentation: Electrical Schematics, Single-Line Diagrams, Technical Drawings, Maintenance Records & Standard Operating Procedures
- Health, Safety & Compliance: LOTO, Risk Assessment, Permit-to-Work, HACCP, Food Safety & Safe Systems of Work
- Production Support: Breakdown Response, Production Line Optimisation, Downtime Reduction & Asset Performance Improvement
- Power Systems: Transformers, Power Distribution, Backup Power Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) & Electrical Protection Systems
- Engineering Software & Tools: AutoCAD, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Diagnostic Test Equipment & Electrical Measuring Instruments
- Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Communication, Adaptability & Decision Making
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
Electrical Systems – Advanced knowledge of electrical distribution systems, single-line diagrams, fault diagnosis, and industrial power infrastructure.
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) – Expertise in backup power systems, ATS operation, system reliability, and uninterrupted power supply.
Data Center Operations – Understanding of critical power infrastructure, UPS systems, redundancy, preventive maintenance, and operational resilience.
AI Upskilling: Technical Foundations – Applied data-driven problem-solving, signal processing, and analytical techniques to improve engineering diagnostics and equipment performance.
Timeline
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
George Washington University
2025.08 - 2026.08
Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Colcom Foods
2023.01 - 2025.07
Mechatronics Engineering Intern
Wattmaster Pvt Ltd
2022.01 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Chinhoyi University of Technology
2019.02 - 2023.12