Technician Management

Simbarashe .B. Mapungwana

Objective

Seeking a suitable position in a highly competitive and dynamic environment

Professional Qualifications

B-Tech Process Instrumentation & Control; VUT, South Africa

National diploma in electronic engineering Hexco, Zimbabwe

(instrumentation and control);

National certificate in instrumentation and control;

SAQA NQF LEVEL 5

Current Studies

Master’s in Business Administration; MANCOSA, South

Africa

Employment History

1. Transnet Pipe Lines (Petrol Chemical Transportation Ind)

September 2008 to date

Position: Instrument Mechanic

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine

tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and

controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other

variables in manufacturing and processing;

Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using

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pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring

instruments;

Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and

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programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts;

Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications;

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Perform scheduled preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance work and

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complete test and maintenance reports on SAP System;

Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment

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and processes;

Consult with and advise process operators;

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Conducting root cause analysis (RCA);

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Ensure facilities and personnel comply with Transnet’s safety, health,

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environment, and risk standards;

2. Mutare Board & Paper Mills (Pulp and Paper Ind)

March 2000 to August 2008

Position 1: Apprenticeship training (Instrument technician)

Period of employment: March2000 to March 2004

Position 2: Instrument technician

CELL 083*******/ 083******* • E-MAIL **********.**********@********.*** ***********@*****.***

SA075H STONE ARCH VILLAGE 7 NEW CNR SUNSTONE AND BROOKHILL RD CASTLEVIEW

GERMISTON 1401• I.D. NUMBER 75-179977Q13 • PASSPORT DN754757• DRIVERS LICENCE-CLASS 4

D.O.B 29/05/81 • WORK PERMIT NUMBER GRM 6628\08

Period of employment: April 2004 to August 2008

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance and calibration of metering instrumentation used to measure and

control flow, level, pressure and temperature;

• Drafting of Maintenance Strategy and updates;

• Shutdown planning and activity co-ordination;

• Loading of notifications on SAP;

• Assists artisans during day to day plant breakdowns;.

• Configuration and technical support of DCS’s, PLC’s and SIS systems (Siemens);

• Project execution activities according to change management principles (MOC /

BD&I) ;

• Technical support on multi-discipline projects (design reviews, HAZOP studies

etc.);

• Defining scope of work for the contractor;

• Contractor management and ensuring equipment and personnel adhere to relevant

Quality, Health and Safety Codes of Practice and OHSA Act;

• Inspect and test components installed by contractors and ensure the components

comply with the governing specifications;

• Commissioning of new systems which loop checks during the commissioning

phase of a project;

• Documentation updating/red-lining (MFD, datasheets, loop drawings, ISOs);

• Obtaining RFQ’s (Request for Quotations from Vendors) ;

• Overseeing the execution of shutdown related projects;

• Conducting Possible Deviation Analysis before the project construction;

• Training of artisans on the new technologies;

• Quality Control on projects;

• Solve plant technical related problems and conducting route cause analysis;

• Technology selection and sourcing of equipment;

• Consulting with other discipline specialists;

• Technical and business governance on projects (Internal / External);

SKILLS ATTAINED

• Thorough knowledge of designated equipment / systems.

• People management skills.

• Sound judgment, reasoning and decision-making and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Resource utilization.

CELL 083*******/ 083******* • E-MAIL **********.**********@********.*** ***********@*****.***

SA075H STONE ARCH VILLAGE 7 NEW CNR SUNSTONE AND BROOKHILL RD CASTLEVIEW

GERMISTON 1401• I.D. NUMBER 75-179977Q13 • PASSPORT DN754757• DRIVERS LICENCE-CLASS 4

D.O.B 29/05/81 • WORK PERMIT NUMBER GRM 6628\08

• Project management.

• Risk management.

• Budget / financial acumen.

Other qualifications

1.Sales management and marketing diploma College of professional

2.Business management administration diploma management (CPM), Uk

3.Computers in modern management diploma

SIMATIC PCS 7 SYS, S7 PLC SERV 1 and SERV 2, UNIX fundamentals for SCADA

Computer literacy Ms word, Ms access, Ms PowerPoint, excel, internet, SAP

Other interests

Member of:

South African Institute of Measurement and Control (SAIMC)

South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)

Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE)

Hobbies soccer, rugby, cricket, reading news articles.

Referees

Joshua Gwala Edward Ndlovu

Senior Technician MC&I Specialist

Transnet Pipe Lines Transnet Pipe Lines

3 Akasia Road 3 Akasia Road

Alrode Gauteng Alrode Gauteng

South Africa South Africa

Tel: 011-***-**** Tel: 011-***-****

Cell: 083-***-**** Cell: 083-***-****

CELL 083*******/ 083******* • E-MAIL **********.**********@********.*** ***********@*****.***

SA075H STONE ARCH VILLAGE 7 NEW CNR SUNSTONE AND BROOKHILL RD CASTLEVIEW

GERMISTON 1401• I.D. NUMBER 75-179977Q13 • PASSPORT DN754757• DRIVERS LICENCE-CLASS 4

D.O.B 29/05/81 • WORK PERMIT NUMBER GRM 6628\08

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