Israel Zimuto

+27-60-347-**** / +27-78-419-****

Pretoria, South Africa

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PROFILE

Mechanical and Industrial Engineer (30+ Years), with a strong Technical and Managerial background and a passion for World Class Performance (WCP), including; Continuous Improvement, Maintenance and Production Management, Quality Management, Project Management, Reverse Engineering and Refurbishment, Supplier Chain and Change Management. Attributes; Team Player, Leadership, Communication, Ingenuity, Integrity, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail and a Constant Learner. Adaptable to various scenarios: Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Project Management.

KEY EXPERIENCE

•Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Project Management

•Mining / Chemical Industry Rotating and Static Equipment Maintenance, Refurbishment, Modifications and Quality Assurance

•Mine Extension Projects – Technical Expediting and Quality Assurance

•Power Plant Quality Assurance and Management, including Steam Turbines, Auxiliaries and Generator Clean Conditions

•Systems establishment, implementation and auditing (including; World Class Performance, ISO 9000, 14001 and 45001)

•Production Management, Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving

•Technical Advice, Training, Coaching and Mentoring

•Entrepreneurial

SAQA: Bachelor of Technology (Engineering: Industrial) NQF Level 7

SAQA: National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) NQF Level 6

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Dec 1984 ‘O’ Level (Cambridge)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1.Apr 2016 Master of Science in Engineering (MSc) – Mechanical (Wits), SA

2.Nov 2009 Bachelor of Technology (Hons) – Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (NUST), ZW

3.Dec 2002 Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, ZW

4.Feb 1998 Management Services Certificate (IMS), UK

5.Dec 1993 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production), ZW

6.Apr 1990 National Diploma in Technical & Vocational Education (Mechanical), ZW

IN-SERVICE TRAINING

•Computers, World Class Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Can-making

•Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9000 Procedures, Lead Auditor, Statistical Process Control (SPC)

•Bearing Installation, Alignment and Balancing, Supervision

•Permit to Work (PTW), Plant Safety Regulations (PSR), OSH Act, Fire Fighting, First Aid

•Turbine Fundamentals, Generator Clean Conditions, Technology Leadership Programme, SAP

•Phosphate Processing, Lean Six Sigma

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1. Sep 2021 – Current: Independent Consultant, Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA.

Key Achievements:

•Analysing organisational processes and procedures and developing process enhancement strategies

•Investigating shortfalls in clients’ business processes and establishing norms and standards for improved organisational performance

•Training, mentoring and guiding team members in the new processes, including Continuous Improvement initiatives

•Monitoring organisational processes and performance in collaboration with other stakeholders to enhance productivity and staff morale

•Staying up-to-date with developments in management and process optimisations, to ensure appropriate interventions when required

2. Feb 2019 – Aug 2021: Maintenance Specialist – Maaden Mining (Saudi Arabian Mining Company), Road 12, Turaif, SAUDI ARABIA.

Business Profile: A national company involved in the exploration, extraction and processing of various minerals

Key Achievements:

•Zero plant downtime due to quick and diligent implementation of repairs, refurbishments, modifications and installations

of phosphate processing equipment

•90% Maintenance Teams autonomy and excellence due to specialty advice and guidance to maintenance personnel

•Appropriate utilisation of labour, with strict adherence to maintenance processes and procedures

•100% Establishment and utilisation of specific maintenance report templates, including; application of appropriate

specifications, tolerances and implementation of Management of Change (MOC)

•100% Identification of related equipment spare parts resulting in improved procurement and maintenance

•100% Facilitation of QC & QA, including; quality definition, quality documentation, ITPs, PQPs, NCRs & CAs, Hold

and Witness Points, qualification & auditing of suppliers, performing witness & Final Acceptance Tests (FAT)

•95% Compliance to audit requirements through continuously improving the maintenance system

•Appointed as an Operations and Maintenance Procedures Review Lead for Sulphate of Potash (SOP) plant

•Adherence to Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental processes and standards

•Part of active team members involved in the achievement of ISO certification (2020) and maintenance

•Established and recognized as a strong team member for Central Workshop and Services

•Continuous benchmarking of maintenance processes and performance

3. Jul 2017 – Jun 2018: Technical Expeditor – Anglo American (Mafube Lifex Project), Nooitgedacht, Middelburg 1055, SOUTH AFRICA.

Business Profile: An international group involved in various mining operations in South Africa and the world

Key Achievements:

•Suppliers Quality compliance with contractual agreements for the manufacturing, refurbishment, repair, delivery and installation of equipment, within the original contractual guidelines

•Clearly defined user requirements prior to placement of orders and contracts for the project

•Adherence to the pre-approval process (by Quality and Engineering), of delivery of materials and equipment to site

•Conformance of all material deliveries to stacking according to logical construction order on site and avoidance of re-handling of materials

•Prompt, proactive approach to claims identification, rectification and conclusion; with focus on Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD)

•Project was achieved before 4 weeks of scheduled time, within budget and high quality standards (including safety and environmental best practices)

4. Dec 2008 – Jun 2017: Senior Technician (Quality Control) – Eskom (Camden Power Station), P. Bag X1002, Nucam 2355, SOUTH AFRICA.

Business Profile: A utility company involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in South Africa

Key Achievements:

•Reduced maintenance Quality downtime for the whole Power Station from 20% to less than 5% due to improved Quality Control and Surveillance on Outage, Maintenance and Projects

•Zero downtime due to improved Quality Control and Assurance specifically on Turbine Plant (responsible area)

•Establishment and implementation of Turbine Plant refurbishment, maintenance and quality procedures

•Key member in the achievement of ISO 9000 Certification, including continuous surveillances

•Improved Procurement Quality Assurance (specifying requirements, clarification and evaluation of returnables)

•Saved a projected ZAR 1.5 million per annum, through Engineering Projects and Plant Modifications (Voluntary assignments to Engineering Department)

•100% capitalisation of Lessons Learnt on Quality Assurance anomalies, avoiding repeat incidents, coining Camden as the best Return to Service Power Plant in Eskom Fleet

•Improved control of sub-section finances according to Public Finance Management Authority (PFMA)

•60% to above 85% improved Power Plant performance (best Return to Service Plant in Eskom Fleet), due to strict adherence to Quality Management best practices

•95% rated by management and colleagues as bench-mark performer on delegated management activities (including; Acting Quality Manager, Outage Quality Coordinator/Advisor and Generator Clean Conditions Area Controller)

5. Feb 2008 – Nov 2008: Quality Controller – Rotek Engineering, P O Box 40099, Cleveland 2022, SOUTH AFRICA.

•100% Quality Control compliance (Turbine Centre Line and Auxiliaries), resulting in high Quality Performance, zero reworks and delays in equipment Return to Service, became a bench-mark for Quality Control and Auditing

6. Oct 2005 – Dec 2007: Chief Mechanical Engineering Technician – ZINWA (Harare Water), P O Box CY 617, Causeway, and Harare, ZIMBABWE.

•Improved maintenance and equipment sourcing resulting in improved productivity (60 to 85%) and water supply to Harare and Outlying Towns

7. Sept 2002 – Sept 2005: Training Manager – Zimboard (Pvt) Ltd, Box 549, Mutare, ZIMBABWE.

•Improved maintenance, productivity and profitability due to training, coaching and managing of personnel (70 to 85%)

8. Jan 1996 – Feb 2001: Engineer / Technical Advisor – CarnaudMetalbox, Box ST 128, Southerton, ZIMBABWE.

•Improved Productivity (65 to 90%) through; Autonomous Maintenance and Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, ISO 9000 processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), World Class Performance, Quality Assurance, Coaching and Auditing, including; Production and Projects Management

9. Jan 1995 – Dec 1995: Journeyman – University of Zimbabwe (Agricultural Engineering), Box MP 167, ZIMBABWE.

•Improved Workshop / Lab Readiness through quality support including; maintenance of equipment, sourcing of tools and equipment and providing technical assistance to Students and Lecturers

10. Jan 1990 – Dec 1994: Lecturer – Harare Polytechnic, Box CY 407, Causeway, ZIMBABWE.

•Improved Training Standards for Artisans in Zimbabwe through; Coaching, Curriculum Design and Development, Setting, Marking and Moderating National Examinations for Technical Colleges (our team broke the distinctions barrier in Workshop Technology and Workshop Practice for the first time, nationwide)

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