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Tapiwa Korofati

Tapiwa Korofati

Service Technician (Auto Electrician)
130 Greendale Avenue, Harare,Zimbabwe

Summary

A seasoned engineering professional with a strong background in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems maintenance. Proven track record in staff training and development, process and productivity improvements, and maintenance of automobile and earth moving equipment. Skilled in managing complex projects, improving team collaboration, and increasing project completion rates. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and delivering cost-effective results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Service Technician - Electrician

Epiroc
10.2021 - 05.2024

Reported to the Contract Manager and Supervisor carrying out the following duties:

  • Leading electrician in the Preventative Maintenance team executing electrical, software and hydraulics maintenance on Epiroc Pit Viper 270, 271 and 275, ROC F9, DM 30ii and DM 50 drill rigs.
  • Analysis and approval of Safe Work Permit and Job Risk Analysis, Lock Out and Tag out on Preventive and Corrective Maintenance while carrying out routine tests and maintenance on the Rig Control System, System Software Updating and Calibration, Air Conditioning Systems, Electrical Systems, Compressor (Pneumatic) Systems and Hydraulic Systems.
  • Improved reliability on electrical systems, standardizing systems and ensuring a cut in production downtime while holding a high accord on the customer needs, maintaining 80.46% Availability against a budget of 67%, MTBF average 30 hours against a target of 24 hours after Preventive Maintenance.

Technical Trainer

Ascending Academy
08.2018 - 08.2021

Reported to the Training Manager, carrying out the following duties:

  • Designing high-impact training and learning development interventions, developing competency frameworks, learning materials, and training programs that effectively enhanced and customized the program based on the participants' learning process and career that improved technical aptitude in the workshop and plant breakdown services, significantly improving productivity by 75 % within 6 months, in turn achieving positive technical awareness, diagnostics, and problem-solving skills.
  • Assessing and evaluating artisans, implementing tracking and accountability controls to ensure follow through of all technical needs aligned to training reducing labor turnover by 30%.
  • Identified the training needs of electricians with help from Workshop Supervisors and implemented career path training development programs that improved the technical quality of work reducing downtime by 70%.

Apprentice / Auto Electrician

Delta Corporation
10.2009 - 06.2018

Reported to the Foreman and Manager carrying out the following duties:

  • Carrying out all truck electrical systems services, starter motor repairs and alternator repairs and maintenance, keeping a sustainable low Cost Per Kilometer threshold.
  • Maintained forklifts, trucks and trailers in various departments of the supply chain, guaranteeing a 80% fleet availability in the supply chain.
  • Preparing daily vehicle maintenance schedules, ensuring availability of our client's fleet and equipment and assisted in critical mechanical failures, rebuilds and roadside assistance guaranteeing an 80% fleet availability in the supply chain.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Zimbabwe Open University
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2001 -

Technical Diploma - Automobile Electrics & Electronics

Kwekwe Polytechnic
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
04.2001 -

Skills

Certification

Caterpillar Electronic Technician

Timeline

Technical Level 2 (Epiroc Pit Viper 270)

10-2023

Technical Level 1 (Epiroc Mining Equipment)

10-2022

Service Technician - Electrician

Epiroc
10.2021 - 05.2024

Conduct Outcomes Based Assessments

09-2018

Facilitate Learning Using a Variety of Methodologies.

09-2018

Technical Trainer

Ascending Academy
08.2018 - 08.2021

Apprentice / Auto Electrician

Delta Corporation
10.2009 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Zimbabwe Open University
04.2001 -

Technical Diploma - Automobile Electrics & Electronics

Kwekwe Polytechnic
04.2001 -
Tapiwa KorofatiService Technician (Auto Electrician)