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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*********