Vincent Tawadzana–ND Electronics Eng
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Instrumentation and Control Technician
Preventive Maintenance · Calibration services· Production optimization
Reliable and energetic apprentice trained instruments technician with over 9 years of experience. I specialize in world class maintenance practices that ensure flawless production cycles with next to zero downtime. I have vast experience in testing, calibrating, installing, repairing, and inspection of highly complicated manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.
Leading hand in modernization of control systems and human- machine interfaces
High speed bottling/packaging line installation and commissioning
Prolific PLC programmer including SCADA and HMI software
ISO 18000, 22000 and 50001 internal Auditor
CORE COMPETENCES
Automation and control Problem solving Control valve servicing HMI installation Field bus Installation Siematic s7 programming TIA portal RSLOGIX 5000 programming Hart Device management Control panel Installation Calibration Electronic repairs Loop testing Measuring and monitoring devices service PID tune ups Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
WORK EXPERIENCE
COMPANY: Delta Beverages Belmont plant
POSITION: Brewing Instruments technician 2012-2021
Duties and responsibilities
Reading and interpreting schematics, part/wire lists, test procedures, engineering manuals, work orders and customer specifications.
Diagnosing, locating and troubleshooting malfunctions and repairing as needed.
Setting up and operating electronic test equipment to perform complex operational, functional and environmental tests on assemblies and sub-assemblies.
SCADA system maintenance and optimization
Rapid Response to maintenance requirements that occur during the production cycle
Performing technical and semi-technical tasks that not always electronic in nature.
Ability to understand verbal instructions to repair, test, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment in liaison with OEMs in the case of extra complicated malfunctions
SAP usage other CMMS software commonly used for efficiently managing maintenance.
Implementing of food safety, environmental and quality management standards- Certified internal auditor for FSSC 22000. Version 5
Implementing energy management systems standards. Certified internal auditor for ISO50001
Achievement
Part of the team that installed the currently running Coca-Cola PET line in Graniteside Harare
Installed the currently running SCADA system in brewing department at Delta Belmont plant, finishing the project well ahead of schedule
Improved product quality by modifying and automating draw -off points of final product in brewing vessels
Successfully automated the milling process resulting in an overall 20% reduction in brew processing time.
Contributed in the attainment of 5 star NOSA for DELTA Belmont plant
PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
INSTITUTION :Harare polytechnic college (2010-2011)
AWARD :National Diploma in Instrumentation and Control system
AWARDING BOBY :Hexco
INSTITUTION :Delta technical institute( April 2011)
AWARD : Siemens S5 programming part 1
AWARDING BOBY :DTI
INSTITUTION :Delta technical institute( April 2011)
AWARD : Siemens S7 programming ST-7 SERV 1
AWARDING BOBY :DTI
INSTITUTION :BARUCH Consultancy( October 2020)
AWARD : FSSC 22000 version5 & internal Auditing
AWARDING BOBY : BARUCH Consultancy
INSTITUTION :SIRDC( October 2020)
AWARD : Energy management for manufacturing industries
AWARDING BOBY : SIRDC
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
SCHOOL :Chinhoyi 2 high school
LEVEL :Advanced level
ACHIEVEMENTS :14 points in three subjects(Mathematics, MOB, accounts)
SCHOOL :Chinhoyi 2 high school
LEVEL :Ordinary level
ACHIEVEMENTS :8 O’level subjects including Mathematics, English, Physical science
Referees
Mr T Mandoga
Maintenance supervisor
Delta Beverages
Belmont Plant
Leamington Rd
Belmont
Tell 09- 470 551-9
Mr T KAMEMA
Brewing Engineer
Delta Beverages
Belmont Plant
Leamington Rd
Belmont
Bulawayo
Tell 09- 470 551-9
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