Tinashe Tunjera
Harare,
Summary
An adept Instrumentation Process Technician, with over 8 years post Apprentice experience, having proficiency in troubleshooting, calibrating, commissioning and repairing of electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic instruments for process control systems. I've worked with PLCs, DCS and VSD technologies for automation environments and I hold a Diploma in Instrumentation and Control Systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumentation and Automation Technician
ZIMPLATS
Ngezi
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced equipment MTTR by 20% through corrective and preventative maintenance and interpretation of PID diagrams whilst applying industrial field instrumentation fault finding techniques
- Conducted instrument calibrations in adherence to company operation policies and manufacture recommendations
- Participated in the Sandvik Automine project by installing network cabinets, terminating the Ethernet network system, and setting up the WiFi network for self-driving dump trucks.
- Secured a 70% increase in plant efficiency by commissioning a automated Ore Conveyance system with S7-1500 and SIEMENS G120 Drives, with SCADA and DCS Control
Instrumentation & Control Specialist
Delta Beverages
Masvingo
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Ensured timely responses to production stoppages whilst proactively identifying and rectifying plant perfomance deviations in shift work.
- Complied with record keeping practices of work order creation in SAP, Pre-task risk assessments and adherence to SOPs.plant
- Conducted a well timed water treatment plant installation project applying the Allen Bradley with subsequent chemical dosing systems for ground water purification
Electrical and Process Control Apprenticeship
Lagers Manufacturing
Harare
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Adherence to asset care strategies though daily and monthly equipment maintenance schedules, with diligent standby duty for quick response to breakdowns
- Maintained a zero-harm working environment through adherence to OSHA guidelines and practices and 5S housekeeping culture
- Cultivated a team work focus with senior technicians to manage large, complex electrical projects for high machine productivity
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
Education
National Diploma - Electronic Engineering: Instrumentation and Control Systems
Harare Polytechnic
01.2015
Bachelor of Technology with Honors - Electronic Engineering
Harare Institute of Technology
HarareSkills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- SIEMENS TIA Portal, PLC Programming
- SCADA system design, operation and diagnostics
- FFA and 5-WHY Problem Solving
- Lean Manufacturing
- E-plan Electric
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP ERP Maintenance Module
- ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 55001
- TIA Portal
- Instruments calibration and record keeping
- RS Logix 5000 Suite
- Control and PID Diagram reading
- Fluent in spoken and written English language
Certification
- Class 1 Journeyman Craft Certificate for Skilled Worker in Instrumentation and Control
- ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO55001 Trained
- Siemens SIMOCODE and Drive Technologies - ZIMPLATS Training Centre
- SIEMENS Serv 5, S7 Training at Delta Training Institute
- Hydraulic Systems Training at Delta Training Institute
- Class 2 Driver's License
Timeline
Instrumentation and Automation Technician
ZIMPLATS
08.2023 - Current
Instrumentation & Control Specialist
Delta Beverages
08.2016 - 07.2023
Electrical and Process Control Apprenticeship
Lagers Manufacturing
05.2011 - 08.2016
National Diploma - Electronic Engineering: Instrumentation and Control Systems
Harare Polytechnic
Bachelor of Technology with Honors - Electronic Engineering
Harare Institute of Technology
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