Wedington G Masvaure

** ********** ******, ******* ***, Chitungwiza

+263*********/+263********* • adnh0s@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A self-motivated and resourceful certified journeyman electrician with nine years of industrial and residential experience. Ability to perform electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of industrial machines and knowledgeable in all areas of the electrical codes. Excel in operational analyzing and troubleshooting of various production machines.

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE

• Sound knowledge of electrical and pneumatic schematic diagrams.

• Sound knowledge of plc’s and single phase and 3 phase vsds- electrical, electronic and pneumatic controls (e.g. switches, sensors, controllers, valves)

• Ability to use power tools and electrical testing equipment.

• Competent in all industrial electrical repairs and installations

• Electric motor servicing and maintenance

• Circuit designing, house wiring and installations

• Operating and monitoring machine performance

• Inspecting, tagging and recording machine performance in the plant

• Interpreting and implementing production plan for the shift

• Borehole installation and maintenance

• Fault finding and rectifications

• Electrical maintenance planning and workshop team building

• Installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of solar panel systems, including solar collectors and inverters.

• Installation solar borehole pumps.

• Troubleshooting and resolving solar electric warranty and service issues that arise with: modules, inverters and all system components

EDUCATION

Professional Qualifications

Completed:

2009-2009: Harare Polytechnic College

National Certificate: Electrical Power Engineering

2010-2013: Delta Technical Institute

Apprenticeship: Electrical Power Engineering

2013: Manpower Development

Journeyman Class One Electrician

Academic Qualifications

‘O’ Level – 2 A’s, 3 B’s 1 C

‘A’ Level – 2 Points (Economics E, Management of Business E)

CERTIFICATIONS

• PLC Siemens 5 certification

• HACCAP certification

• Class 4 drivers license

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2019 - current Electrical Foreman, ProBrands (ProBottlers), Harare, Zimbabwe

• Installation of packaging machines e.g. carbonator, filler and conveyor belts.

• Ordering of electrical machine spares and machine servicing.

• Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using various testing devices.

• Diagnosis of faulty electrical components e.g. relays, overloads, contactors and other safety switches.

• Produce and submit maintenance report to superior.

• Perform regular plant checks and record machine efficiency.

• Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.

• Install, test, and modify circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights, and motors.

• Familiar with working with the Acepack machine.

• Maintain a safe and clean working space which is well stocked with consumables and supplies.

Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 Electrical Process Artisan, Delta Beverages (Kwekwe Brewery), Zimbabwe

• Planned motor starter and control installations using codes and specs.

• Familiarised and operated high speed packaging Krones machines e.g. blow molder, shrink wrapper, palletisers and labeler.

• Completed an average of 8 repairs per week.

• Production machine servicing and maintenance.

• Tested equipment tools such as ammetres and test lamps as well as working with electronic pneumatic valves and cylinders.

Dec 2015 – Oct 2017 Electrical Power Artisan, Delta Beverages (Maheu Plant), Harare, Zimbabwe

• Responsible for electrical repairs and installations of beverage packaging machines(filmatic machines)

• Practiced and interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and written descriptions of the project requirements.

• Ensured quality control by inspecting the condition of equipment and tools.

• Worked and familiarised with single phase and 3 phase VSDs, PLCs.

• Installed and serviced electrical and pneumatic controls e.g. capacitive, inductive and photo electric sensors, solenoids and switches.

• Designed electrical circuit diagrams and wiring DBs.

• Responsible for machine operation and monitoring, electrical fault troubleshooting and rectification.

• Interpreted and implemented production plans for shifts.

• Adhered to plant housekeeping standards

Jul 2014 – Nov 2015 Electrical Power Artisan, Sunfilter Electrical Engineering, Harare, Zimbabwe

• Responsible for electric motor servicing.

• Installed, tested and modified circuits, breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.

• Practiced and interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and written descriptions of the project requirements.

• Ensured quality control by inspecting the condition of equipment and tools.

• Worked and familiarised with various types of cableways, conduits laying cable trays and racks.

• Adhered to and consistently updated knowledge of electrical safety requirements and policies.

• Utilized expertise in installation, problem solving, testing and maintenance of solar systems equipment such as: inverters, solar panels, AC/DC disconnects, fused combiner boxes, conduit, wiring and solar borehole pumps.

• Did borehole installations and house wiring.

Sep 2013 – Mar 2014 Electrical Power Artisan, Delta Beverages (Chibuku), Karoi, Zimbabwe

• Ensured quality control by inspecting the conditions of equipment and tools.

• Practiced and interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and written descriptions of the project requirements.

• Worked on and familiarized with beverage packaging machines e.g. filler, bottle washer, capper and conveyor belts

• Attended to plant breakdowns i.e. pumps and control equipment.

• Responsible for plant DB wiring and reconditioning.

Oct 2009 – Sep 2013 Electrical Power Engineering Apprentice, Delta Beverages (Coca-Cola), Zimbabwe

• Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.

• Collaborated with team members to accomplish tasks.

• Used hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.

• Assisted with electrical installations, including lighting and smoke detectors.

• Maintained clean, neat, and organised work areas.

Mar 2003 – Sep 2008 PPU Constable, Harare, Zimbabwe

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent Interpersonal skills

• Can multitask

• Creative thinker

• Excellent time management skills

References will be furnished on request.

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