Electrical Engineer Engineering

Adamson Kambondoma

Gwanda, Zimbabwe Cell: +263-***-***-***/ 077******* ad5poq@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am an accomplished, well vexed and self-directed technician with varying experience in electrical jobs in the manufacturing and mining industries done in different capacities from artisan level to foreman to Electrical Engineer. I am equipped with 21 years’ experience in electrical field with 17 years post artisan qualification. Currently studying for Bachelor of science (electrical engineering) degree with Engineering institute of technology Australia.

Qualifications

33Kv Switching licence (2023)

Electrician Skilled worker class 1(2007) Qualified to BS7671 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering (2005)

Certificate in Apprenticeship Training (Electrician 2007)

Accomplishments

Construction of 4Km 33KV power line in Mutare and 3 x 1MVA 33KV/415V substation (Braidwood Electrical)

Successful electrical wiring & designing of the whole Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe Carbon Leaching Plant.

Construction of 15km, 3.3kv (3300v) overhead power line & Substation for 100kw pump station for Mtshabezi dam (Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe Mine)

Construction of 5km underground loco line DC (110V) at Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe mine.

Installation & electrical wiring of 6 new hoists underground at Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe mine.

Electrical wiring of the first automated Ball Mill starter at Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe mine.

Construction of high voltage 2km, 33KV power line & substation with 200KVA 33KV/.4KV step down transformer for new tailings Dam facility including 600m, 400V power lines at Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe mine.

Successful upgrade of Hoist speed monitoring units from manual to automated pulse monitoring units at Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe Mine.

Successful installation & electrical wiring of 2MVA standby power Generators for dewatering the Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe Mine.

Installation of the first solar powered office at Forbes & Thompson/Vubachikwe mine.

Upgrade of power factor panel for Main 5.5MVA Substation Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe Mine.

Installation of 3.3KV ring mains unit for underground power Forbes & Thompson/ Vubachikwe Mine.

Wiring & commissioning of 6 houses Forbes & Thompson/ Vubachikwe.

Upgrade of all conveyor weighing scales including installation of remote display units in plant operator’s office. Forbes & Thompson.

Installation & commissioning of the first IGBT controller for 2.5 ton locomotive Forbes & Thompson/Vubachikwe mine.

Successful installation of tramp metal detector and Vibration ore feeder for crushing circuit Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe Mine.

Successful installation of first underground Hoist radio communication System at Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe mine.

Installation of 4 pole mounted 33KV/.55KV Magano Substation at Forbes & Thompson /Vubachikwe mine.

Installation & commission of the first 45Kw soft starter for process water (Forbes & Thompson/Vubachikwe mine.

Installation & wiring of Machine 5 Scada system Turnall Fibre Cement Bulawayo.

Installation of VSD and PLC based hoist Forbes & Thompson/ Vubachikwe Mine.

Professional experience

CURRENT EMPLOYER;

BRAIDWOOD ELECTRICAL

Current Position; Team Leader

Reporting to Project Manager

Duties and responsibilities

1.Construction of 4Km 33KVpowerline and 3 x 1MVA/415V substation

2.Ensuring that all EHS regulations are adhered to at all times.

3.Maintaining a high standard of quality workmanship and materials installed.

4.Ensure all electrical team members are familiar with electrical schematics and layout/ general arrangement of drawings.

5. Complete Electrical reports on inspection & maintenance, working files including control of requisitions and purchase orders.

6.Meet project delivery time lines with the agreed programme and milestones.

7.Inputting into weekly/monthly progress reports with Project Manager

FORBES & THOMPSON/VUBACHIKWE MINE 13 YEARS

Position Held; Electrical Engineer - February 2016 to 2023 October

Reporting to the Engineering Manager

Duties and responsibilities

1.Designing, maintaining, implementing and improving electrical facilities, components & equipment.

2.Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by inspecting equipment on random & scheduled maintenance programme.

3.Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications & technical drawings.

4.Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies.

5.Provide maintenance schedules for preventive & predictive repairs on equipment including daily/annual/monthly /shutdowns maintenance.

6.Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.

7.Supervising and training project team members.

8.Estimating material, labour and project costs for budget preparation on all impending electrical jobs.

9.Working hands on assistance to Electricians on complex breakdowns.

10.Carry out thermo graphic analysis, record results and draw up an action plan.

11.Making sure adherence Environmental Health & Safety requirements are met and ensuring safe work practices on work site.

12.Participate in Mine production planning.

13.Reviewing job cards & schedules.

14.Coaching, monitoring & supporting team members using correct problem solving technics such as 5Y (root cause analysis)

15.Complete Electrical reports on daily/monthly/yearly machine availability

FORBES & THOMPSON/VUBACHIKWE MINE

Position Held: Electrical Foreman - October 2014 – January 2016

Reporting to Electrical Engineer

Duties and responsibilities

1.Ensuring that all EHS regulations are adhered to at all times.

2.Maintaining a high standard of quality workmanship and materials installed.

3.Ensure all electrical team members are familiar with electrical schematics and layout/ general arrangement of drawings.

4. Complete Electrical reports on daily machine availability, updating inspection & maintenance working files including control of requisitions and purchase orders.

5.Meet project delivery time lines with the agreed programme and milestones.

6.Inputting into weekly/monthly progress reports with Electrical Engineer.

7.Paying attention to weekly site walkabouts and initiate preventative measures on all defects of electrical installations.

8.Provide forward planning of resources and labour allocation for site activities/tasks.

9.Control timekeeping and clocking in and out by workshop personnel including apprentices.

10.Control of electrical plant, materials and test equipment whilst maintaining a neat, tidy environment and securing in workshop stores.

FORBES & THOMPSON/VUBACHIKWE MINE

Position held; Electrical Charge hand - November 2012 – October 2014

Reporting to Electrical Foreman

Duties & responsibilities

1.Responsible for all aspects of the team with a particular focus on installing the correct materials and applying the correct workmanship as per specifications and drawings.

2.Section Electricians are under direct, control and supervision of Charge hand/ Foreman.

3.Making sure adherence Environmental Health & Safety requirements are met and ensuring safe work practices at work site.

4.Enforcing completion of Risk Assessment and dynamic Safe actions plans are implemented.

5.Electrical Charge Hand retains electrician’s duties.

FORBES & THOMPSON/VUBACHIKWE MINE

Electrical Artisan - January 2010 – October 2012

Reporting to Charge Hand/Foreman

Duties/Responsibilities

1.Erection of industrial and domestic overhead lines from 400 volts to 33000 volts; full house installations-tubing and wiring and making sure that all work done is in accordance with health and safety regulations.

2.Installation of standby supplies domestic water pumps-automatic controlled.

3.Repairing and maintenance of various types of domestic appliances.

4.All panel wiring i.e. designing circuits for power and control circuits for automatic pumps, star-delta, forward and reverse, D.O.L, as well as liquid resistance starters.

5.Designing of sequence timing of various interlocking systems of crushing, screening, conveying machinery as well as installation and maintenance of underground trolley lines, transformers and substations.

6.The use of test equipment and hand tools to diagnose, locate and fix electrical problems as well as interpreting work instructions, drawings and schematic diagrams.

7.Carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown maintenance on all electrical equipment/plant like AC induction motors, DC shunt motors AC drives and hoists.

8.Total control and management of stock and maintenance of all AC and DC motors on site including VSDs.

9.Hydraulic & pneumatic valves repairs & installations.

10.Systematic preventive maintenance on site e.g. external cleaning, checking for burn outs including hotspot monitoring.

11.Complete overall of motors in workshop, i.e. replacement of bearings.

12.Administration work, like maintaining records and files and preparing reports.

13. On-key planned maintenance system implementation and documentation.

14.Worked on12 hour shifts, nights & day; weekends including standby/callout duties in case of breakdowns outside normal working hours.

15.Training and supervision of site technicians in the day to day running of the workshop including apprentices.

16.Identifying safety hazards before commencing tasks and put controls in place to minimise risk and identify opportunities for improvement encountered around site.

17.Analysing plant process, design and implementing improvements.

18.Preparing monthly Engineering report for Forbes & Thompson Mine with clear plant availability status.

19.Provide hands on support for electricians on complex breakdowns.

20.Managing and commissioning of all new project & equipment.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER; TURNALL FIBRE CEMENT

Position Held Artisan Electrician - October 2007 – December 2009

Duties/Responsibilities

1.Carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown maintenance on all electrical equipment/plant like AC induction motors, DC shunt motors, AC drives (VSD’s), DC Thyristor drives, overhead cranes and hoists, etc.

2.Dismantling, servicing, aligning, coupling and testing of all types of motors

3.Installations, programming and maintenance of process/automation instruments like level transducers, PID process controllers, density controllers, power factor monitors, humidity controllers and several types of proximity switches.

4.Training and supervision of apprentices.

5.Programming of logic functions like STL (statement listing), LAD (ladder), CSF (Control System Flowchart)

6.Repairs & maintenance Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system experience.

7.Maintenance of site transformers up to 11kv.

8.Atlas Copco compressors & Ingersoll Rand M90 & M250 repairs and maintenance.

Personal Information

Date of Birth 30 December 1980

Nationality Zimbabwean

Marital Status Married

Gender Male

Driver’s licence Class 4 (light vehicle)

Passport Expires 28/11/2028

Additional Information

My hobbies are watching soccer, rugby, movies and working out,

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