Simbarashe S. Chitena

An astute and professional Mechanical/Maintenance Tradeperson who is able to think out of the box and work to international standards of safety, quality and efficiency and to industry regulations and project specifications. An apprenticeship qualified Fitter & Turner with more than 8 years of experience in assembling, installation and maintaining heavy machinery and equipment for Food Processing, Mining and Power Generation with a high degree of expertise. A proven track record of completing projects within stringent deadlines with exceptional craftsmanship is evident. Have gained the exposure to work in extremely challenging and difficult conditions with the ability to concentrate and carry out tasks with minimum supervision despite the environment. Substantive skills have been gained on various equipment maintenance techniques and machining including operating lathe, milling and grinding and diverse and heavy plant equipment, ensuring all components functionality and minimizing downtime. Fluent in English and Shona. Looking for a challenging and demanding role that allows for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to organizational growth and profitability.

• MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
• Root Cause Analysis, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) (2022)
• Class 1 Journeyperson in Fitting and Turning (including Machining), Ministry of Manpower Development, Zimbabwe (2020)
• National Certificate in Machineshop Engineering, Ministry of Manpower Development, Zimbabwe (2017)
• National Craft Certificate in Computer Operations and Packages, Ministry of Manpower Development, Zimbabwe (2012)
• National Diploma in Mechanical Plant Engineering (in progress)

• Pumps
• Valves
• Gearboxes
• Vibrating Screens
• Compressors
• Fans
• Blowers
• Heat Exchangers
• Ball Mills
• Crushers
• Bearings
• Conveyor Systems
• Steam Turbines
• Boilers
• Pipework
• Pressure Vessels
• Mechanical Seals
• Overhead Cranes
• Classifiers
• Mechanical Clarifiers

• Spliced over 500 Conveyor belts since 2018 reducing downtime by over 80% since the other option was hiring a Contract company from South Africa. This also reduced the company's costs by over 50%
• Led a team in the successful installation of the Babcock Ball tube mill from start to finish including related accessories which assisted in contributing 9,2% increase in power supply to the National Grid
• Built and assembled Screw type Control and Station air Compressors to run two Ball tube mills on Units that generated and contributed 1% power supply to the National Grid
• Successfully balanced approximately 10 draught fans from vibrations as high as 20mm/s down to ≤0.3mm/s for the availability of generating units.
• Took part in the construction and commissioning of 2
• 335MW coal fired units at the USD 1,2 Billion Dollar Hwange Power Station Extension Project, adding 670 Megawatts (51,5%) power supply to the National Grid
• Achieved 9 Distinctions in College and received the Vice Chancellor's book prize as the overall best student

• An Ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation for the Hwange Division since 2018, providing reading material and stationery for use by underprivileged children in Rural Hwange as a drive for literacy awareness.
• A Member of Rotaract Club Hwange since 2016, assisting communities with donations of food, money, clothing and peer education.

• (+263) 776634343
• (+263) 718960975

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
• Class 1 Journeyperson card in Fitting and Turning (Including Machining)
• Full Light Motor Vehicle Driver's License (Zimbabwe)

• Spliced over 500 Conveyor belts since 2018 reducing downtime by over 80% since the other option was hiring a Contract company from South Africa. This also reduced the company's costs by over 50%
• Led a team in the successful installation of the Babcock Ball tube mill from start to finish including related accessories which assisted in contributing 9,2% increase in power supply to the National Grid
• Took part in the construction and commissioning of 2*335MW coal fired units at the USD 1,2 Billion Dollar Hwange Power Station Extension Project, adding 670 Megawatts (51,5%) power supply to the National Grid
• Achieved 9 Distinctions in College and received the Vice Chancellor's book prize as the overall best student
• Repaired and Commissioned Station Air Ingersoll Rand Screw type compressors to full capacity
• Repaired and commissioned slurry pumps by carrying out major overhaul to replace worn out parts

• An Ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation for the Hwange Division since 2018, providing reading material and stationery for use by underprivileged children in Rural Hwange as a drive for literacy awareness.
• A Member of Rotaract Club Hwange since 2016, assisting communities with donations of food, financial Aid, clothing and peer education.