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Emmanuel

Matanda

Mechanical Fitter

ROFILE

Apprentice trained and time served Fitter and Turner Machinist with solid technical background of over a decade in mining, agro business and general

engineering, adapts very quickly and able to

communicate with subordinates of all levels in a bid to achieve organizational goals. Goal driven and dynamic team member with a safety oriented mind set and proven analytical and problem solving mentality. Have a strong repetition for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character.

WORK HISTORY

Mechanical Supervisor Kagera Sugar Limited.

May 2019 – Present.

Maintenance of all mechanical

• Planning maintenance schedules of all irrigation machineries. i.e. centrifugal pumps (KSB,

SULZER), pivots (TL) jet guns, rhino irrigators,

hydraulics.

• Coordinating manpower allocation across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely

completion without compromising standards.

• Management of tools inventory, equipment and

materials to ensure timely availability for project requirements.

• Collaborating with projects manager to establish schedules and allocate resources effectively.

• Compiling all jobs which need manufacture of

drawings, taking inventory of all critical spares and making reorders.

• In charge of all maintenance staff and training.

• Reviewing blueprints and specifications to develop accurate estimates for labour hours and material

Plot181, ManagersHill, Penhalonga, Mutare.

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Fitter and Turner Zimplats Mine.

Jan 2016 – Feb 2019.

• Maintenance of conveyor belts, installation of

Webber chutes, conveyor trackers, conveyor

absorbers, idlers.

• Adhering to all laid down safety procedures laid down by the employer.

• Maintenance of jaw crushers (sandvik and

McCloskey international), liner changing.

• Maintenance of cone crushers (Symons) and

carrying out setting adjustments.

• Following safety protocols and maintaining a

clean organized work environment.

Fitter and Turner Tongaat Hullers, Zimbabwe.

Jan 2013 – Dec 2015.

• In charge of the all pumps reporting to the

Factory foreman.

• Maintenance of centrifugal pumps, gear pumps,

pal static pumps, vane pumps, screw pumps,

piston pumps, conveyors, agitators, vessels.

• Making sure that the plant is highly available as required by production personnel.

• Attending all breakdowns within the specified

given time ensuring plant availability is 100%.

• Compiling a list of all critical spares and

submitting to the Factory Foreman.

• Adhering to all laid down safety procedures laid down by the company.

• Ensuring that 0 LTIs re achieved through

following all laid down safety procedures.

EDUCATION

costs. 2011 Institution: Masvingo

Polytechnic College

• Carrying out Safety inspection of lifting materials and tools and making sure all jobs re done

according to the companies safety policy.

• Mentoring junior Fitter in proper techniques and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous

improvement within the team.

• Installing pumps, fabrication of all pipework,

welding and commissioning.

• Conducting thorough inspections of completed

work prior to handover ensuring defect free

delivery.

• Overhauling centrifugal, hydraulic pumps and

assembling as per OEMs specifications.

National Certificate in Machine shop

Engineering.

HARD SKILLS

Certificate in Hazard Recognition and Risk

Assessment

Interpreting engineering drawings,

designing, fabrication and welding.

Foreign language skills – Swahili.

Project management.

Budgeting, strategic planning.

Performance tracking.

Critical thinking.

Risk analysis.

Scheduling.

Preventative maintenance.

Knowledge of machine tools.

Operation monitoring.

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Designing, fabrication and welding.

Excellent report writing skills, oral

communication.

Cognitive flexibility, resource management.

Keep meticulous records of machine history.

Solid interpersonal skills.

MEASURABLE ACHIEVEMENTS.

Machined apron feeder’s rollers from our workshop thereby reducing the cost of outsourcing by 50%.

Modified pump stuffing boxes from mechanical seal to gland packings.

Increased irrigation water availability in the cane fields by machining missing pump components, assembling

and installing pumps to 80%.

Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and performing preventative maintenance on

machinery.

Advised Irrigation Engineers the importance of wheel track maintenance after cane harvesting to avoid

frequent pivot gearboxes and hydraulic motor failures. CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership –able to assemble and lead a team

effectively and efficiently.

Diversity and inclusion – having an understanding of what makes everyone unique.

Conflict resolution – to create a happier and healthy work environment.

Creative and critical thinker.

Results driven.

Punctual on time management.

A collaborative learner.

Stress tolerance, social skills.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Strong communication skills, oral communication.

Very initiative.

Teamwork.

Problem solving.

Capacity for improvement.

Responds promptly to maintenance reports and

prioritize tasks based on urgency.

Productive without compromising quality.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Hydraulics.

Pneumatics.

Equipment assembly, inspection, rebuilds.

Microsoft office, power point.

Training of apprentices and work colleagues.

People management.

Conflict management.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Organising, planning and prioritising.

Overhauling of diesel engines and services.

Root cause analysis and problem solving.

Pumps – centrifugal (KSB), feed water pumps

(SULZER)

Centre pivots (TL)

Maintenance and overhauling of IVECO engines

(D650, D700) and CUMMINS engines.

Risk assessment, Behaviour Based Intervention

coaching, Brother’s keeper philosophy.

Basic electrical.

Data interpretation and presentation.

Sugar Mills –installation, setting, maintenance.

Gearboxes (RADICON), planatory, epicyclic.

Irrigation systems and machinery maintenance.

Cone and jaw crusher installation and maintenance.

Self-aware and open to feedback.

Turbines – (STEAM).

Compressors – (ATLAS COPCO), axial flow,

reciprocating.

HOBBIES

Watching soccer, Engineering

documentaries and movies.

Playing soccer, tennis

Game viewing, reading novels

REFERENCES

1. Mr. C. Shumba

Mills and Machineshop Foreman

Tongaat Hullets (Triangle ltd), Zimbabwe

P. Bag 801

Chiredzi

Cell: +263*********

2. Mr Mwase.

Workshop Foreman.

Zimplates Mine, Zimbabwe.

Cell: +263*********

3. Mr Venon VanBlerk.

Projects Manager – Irrigation and Factory.

Kagera Sugar, Tanzania.

Cell: +255*********

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