Electrician

Andrew Lucky Nhambura CurriculumVitae

Electrician

E-mail:*****.********@*****.*** Mobile:+263-*********(call &whatsapp) Gender: Male

Address:**** *****,***** +263-********* D.O.B :09/08/86

CAREERSUMMARY

I am a highly dedicated, self-motivated and qualified electrician. I have hands-on experience having worked at one of

the largest iron ore mining and, iron and steel processing plant in Africa. I am able to work on own initiative, as part of

a team or in a project. I possess excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills. I am also dedicated

to maintaining high quality and safety standards.

My career objective is to enhance my communication, analytical and hands on skills for the positioning and growth of

my employer, whilst providing a platform for my personal and professional development

KEYSKILLS &COMPETENCY

Resourceful and can adapt to new environments;

Hardworking;

Self-motivated and results oriented;

Academic and professional maturity that allows me to work under minimum supervision;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good numeric and analytical skills;

Fast learner, team player and able to work in a fast paced environment;

Ability to learn and adopt new techniques;

Ability to work under pressure;

Systematic approach to problem solving;

Commitment to company values;

Computer literate;

Clean Class 4 drivers’ license

12 years post apprenticeship experience in the field of electrical engineering

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONALQUALIFICATIONS

2014

Technicians’ Diploma in Electrical and

Electronic Engineering Level III (T3)

City and Guilds

2010 Certificate of Apprenticeship and 2008 National Certificate in Electrical

Skilled Manpower(Class 1) Power Engineering

Zimbabwe Manpower Planning and Kwekwe Polytechnic (HEXCO)

Development

2003 10 O’ Level passes including Mathematics,

Science and English Laungage(ZIMSEC)

Fletcher High School

2019 33KV SWITCHING LICENCE

ZESA National Training Centre

Andrew L Nhambura ********************.********@*****.***

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EMPLOYMENTHISTORY

Feb 2021 to Current Zimplats ELECTRICIAN

Rukodzi Portal 2 Mine,Mupani Portal 6 mine

Responsibilities:

Supervision and training of semi-skilled electricians, apprentices and assistants;

Cable jointing, glanding and termination (XLPE and PVC SWA cables upto 95 mm2 )

Job planning and execution;

Ordering and receiving materials,

Plant monitoring,plant modifications and attending to breakdowns

Feb 2018 to Dec 2020 High Voltage Construction (Zimplats contract) ELECTRICIAN

Bimha Mine Portal 4 Rehabilitation (Zimplats,Ngezi)

Responsibilities:

XLPE (HT) and PVC SWA jointing, glanding and termination upto 95 mm2

Panel installation and wiring

Interpretation of wiring schematics,

Housekeeping

Lighting circuits

Jul 2016 to May 2017 Cegelec (Mozambique contract) ELECTRICIAN

Rehabilitation of Mavuzi & Chicamba Hydro-power stations

Responsibilities:

XLPE (HT) glanding and termination,120 mm2

Panel fabrication, installation and wiring

Fire detection

Surveillance (CCTV) & Access control

Instrumentation (wiring and installation of RTD’s,position and rotary sensors)

Housekeeping

Jan 2015 to Mar 2015 HPC Africa(contract) ELECTRICIAN

MTC (Mashonaland Tobacco Company)

Responsibilities:

Upgrade of MTC dust room, all electricals including:

Circuit design and wiring,

Cable routing, tying, glanding, termination and connection on all machines, that is, motors,drives and scales,

Wiring and installation of ALLAN BRADLEY Powerflex 753 AC Drive,

Wiring and installation of SIEMENS S200 LOGOi PLC for scale and mounting load cells

Installation of lights,

Housekeeping

June 2014 to Jan 2015 HPC Africa(contract) ELECTRICIAN

Zimbabwe Power Company (Harare Power Station)

Responsibilities:

Maintenance and complete overhaul of electric motors and starter panels.

Carrying out daily checks on electrical equipment.

Transformer maintenance, generators, compressors,boilers and submersible pumps.

Machinery installation and maintaining high plant availability.

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Jan 2014 to May 2014 HPC Africa(contract) WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR-ELECTRICAL

Responsibilities:

Job planning and execution on all projects

Circuit designing and wiring for all projects

Commissioning of all circuits and equipment

Conducting and attending safety meetings

ProjectsDone:

Revival of Mashonaland Tobacco Company (MTC) Dust Room-installation of 110kw motors on soft starters,

pulsating units using ASCO SEQUENTIAL CONTROLLER with solenoids and lighting circuits

MTC Magazine-installation of motors for shakers and picking conveyors controlled by ALLAN BRADLEY 753AC

Drive

Boost Africa(TSL)-conveyor belts and scale installation

TPZ Graniteside Warehouse-conveyor belts and lighting

Apr 2013,Nov 2013–Dec2013 Grindale Engineering(Contract) ELECTRICIAN

Lafarge Cement Quarry Mine and Main Plant (shutdowns)

Responsibilities:

Overhaul and maintenance of AC motors

Glanding, termination and final connection on firing fans project

Attending Lock Out,Turn Off,Tag Out (LOTOTO) meetings

Lighting systems and housekeeping

August 2012 to December 2012 ZESA ELECTRICIAN

ZETDC CHIREDZI

Responsibilities:

Disconnection and reconnection of commercial,domestic and agricultural supplies

Connecting new point of supply

Substation maintenance

October 2010 to July 2012 ELECTRICIAN

ZISCOSTEEL

Positionsheld:

Section leader

Section electrician

Shift electrician

Responsibilites:

ELECTRICAL

Preventative and corrective maintenance on overhead ac cranes, conveyor belts, raw material screens, raw material

crushers, all lighting systems, pump stations and installation and maintenance work in underground tunnels.

Sensors, proximity switches, rotary limits, camel back limits,limit switches and slack rope limits.

Electrical installation of new machines.

Cable jointing, glanding and termination from 2.5mm 2 to 35mm2,550V

Attending to and solving of plant breakdowns.

Training of apprentices and supervision of semi-skilled personnel

Housekeeping

MECHANICAL

Adjustment of hydraulic thrusters brakes on overhead cranes.

Maintenance of hydraulic thrusters.

Replacement of brake pads on overhead cranes

Sept 2006 to Sept 2010 APPRENTICESHIP (ELECTRICAL POWER)

ZISCOSTEEL

Andrew L Nhambura ********************.********@*****.***

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INTRERESTS/HOBBIES

Playing Basketball

Playing and watching Soccer

REFEREES

Mr P MOYO Mr D Mugova

Snr Foreperson Electrical and Control and Instrumentation Electrical Supervisor

ZPC (Harare Power Station) No.4 Blast Furnace

6 Coventry Road ZISCOSTEEL

Harare P.Bag 2

Cell: +263-***-***-*** Redcliff

*****@***.***.** Cell: +263-***-***-***

Tel:(055)62401 ext 720

Mr S Marange Mr T Marambeni

Projects foreman Electrical Foreman

HPC Africa Zimplats Mupani Mine

61-63 Plymouth Rd, Southerton ****************@********.**.**

Harare Cell:+263-***-***-***

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

Andrew L Nhambura ********************.********@*****.***

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