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P.L Makani

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Sex Female

Date of Birth 05/09/1993

Nationality: Zimbabwean

Languages: English and Shona

Marital Status: Single

ZIE Member: ZIE202118904

PROFILE

I am a highly result orientated, industrious hardworking Mechatronic Engineer with experience in Automation and Control systems, with a proven track record in delivering initiatives in World Class Manufacturing systems, Maintenance and Project Management.

I am well conversant with and trained as an internal auditor for Integrated Management Systems 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015. Highly proficient in planning, monitoring and controlling of projects and maintenance works. QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Currently studying towards attaining a Masters in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management at the University of Zimbabwe

Studying Project Management at the Zimbabwe Institute of Zimbabwe

Attained a Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Possess a Certificate in Project Management and Planning

Obtained industry experience through internship at Zimplats Selous Metallurgical Complex

Knowledgeable in Automation & Embedded System Design

Acquired Siemens ST-7SERV1 & STSERV2 S7 Maintenance, First Aid, World Class Manufacturing, Integrated Management Systems and Preventative Maintenance Courses

Holder of a Clean Class 2 Drivers Licence

KEY STRENGTHS

Project management

Project research

Root cause and solution

analysis

Predictive and

preventative

maintenance

implementation

Problem solving

Fabrication

Team leading

World class

manufacturing systems

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Production Graduate Engineer

Saint Gobain Construction Products Zimbabwe - July 2018- April 2021 Key Responsibilities

Responsible for WCM training and initiatives

Project Feasibility and cost benefit analysis

Preparation of projects scope of work and materials data sheets, creating workflow schedules

Contractor supervision and monitoring

Ensuring 95% availability of the vermiculite plant

Plant supervision and reporting

Identification of areas of possible improvement of plant efficiency and maximization of plant availability through equipment modification

Implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance using FEMCA, Pareto Analysis

Responsible for all mobile equipment

Responsible for the supervision of the maintenance and servicing of site mobile equipment

Oversight of compliance with lifting equipment standards and statutory requirements with regards to equipment including hoists, chain blocks, scaffolding, safety harness and others

Mechatronic Engineer

TAFARA P.L MAKANI

SKILLS

Budgeting

Research Skills

Communication

Leadership

Designing and Creativity

Team Work

Adaptability

Computer Skills

Spearheading the maintenance team in developing detailed operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, schematics, parts lists

Key performance indicators reporting and monitoring

Custodian of all Engineering spares and tools: issuing and restocking Achievements

World Class Manufacturing systems implementation reducing breakdowns by 43.3% increasing plant availability from 89% to 92%.

Project Planning and Resource Management of the kettle building project under a budget of USD $56,415.10, savings of 37% (December 2020).

Project research and solution implementation saving the organization USD

$1817.80 accrued from losses.

Implementation of platforms around the plant, reducing the SHEQ hazard matrix from 210 fatality case to 8 a first aid injury.

Improved plant humidex (Heat stress) from 44 to 28 by installation of roof turbine ventilators.

Product Improvement by substitution of gypsum with sand there by making a cost saving of $9850.50 and $17,974.44 annually.

Planning and supervision of the automation of the drying section. Automation & Maintenance Engineering Internship

Zimplats Selous Metallurgical Complex – 2016 June to 2017 June Key Responsibilities

Calibration of Instrumentation

Programming of Siemens PLC

Plant Maintenance and Supervision

Electrical monitoring and maintenance of electrical components and debugging

Attending to Breakdowns as per section

Monitoring of furnace temperatures and replacement of thermocouples Achievements

Mechanical design and drawing on a gantry research project

SEIMENS Programmable Logic Controllers training

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

PROTEUS

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

MICROSOFT OFFICE

AUTOCAD

SAP

Master of Science Degree in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management

University of Zimbabwe, Mount Pleasant, Harare

Current Student, Expected date of completion: August 2021 Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM) Zimbabwe Institute of Management, 8 Buckingham Road Eastlea, Harare Zimbabwe Current Student, Expected date of Graduation: November 2021 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree in Mechatronics Chinhoyi University Of Technology, 78 Off Chirundu Road, Chinhoyi Zimbabwe Overall Class Degree: Upper Second Class 2.1 (B)

SHORT COURSES AND TRAINING

Siemens ST-7SERV1 S7 Maintenance Course Part 1 August 2016 - Zimplats

Siemens ST-7SERV2 S7 Maintenance Course Part 2 August 2016 – Zimplats

Lifesaver International First Aid February 2017- St Johns First Aid)

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Internal Auditor and Representative – Saint Gobain Construction Products

Integrated Management Systems – SHEMS Consultancy

World Class Manufacturing Fundamentals – Saint Gobain Construction Products South Africa

Preventative Maintenance Fundamentals – Saint Gobain South Africa Hobbies

Cooking

Fashion designing

Gardening

REFERENCES

Mrs A. Mareya Mrs T. Samapundo

Saint Gobain Construction Products Saint Gobain Construction Products Sales and Marketing Manager Process Engineer

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admrzx@r.postjobfree.com admrzx@r.postjobfree.com Mr K. Chihota Mr T. Magwani

Chinhoyi University Zimplats Training Superintendent Deputy Chairperson (Mechatronics) +263***-******/263***-****** 077*-***-***/ 073*-***-*** admrzx@r.postjobfree.com

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