Mechanical Engineer Project Management

PERSONAL DETAILS:

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Warren Park *

Harare Zimbabwe

Mobile: +263***-***-***

Mobile: +263***-***-***

Email:**************.***@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/panashe-

chivasa

D.O.B: 05/02/1996 I.D:

63-227551K27

Gender: Male

Driving license: Clean Class Two

Nationality: Zimbabwean

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

& ABILITIES:

• Microsoft office

• SAP

• Planning and Scheduling

• Equipment Commissioning

• AutoCAD

• Maintenance Management

• Project Management

• Outage Management

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

AND CERTIFICATES:

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability

Professional (CMRP) – (Ongoing)

• ZIE PR Member 20240381 (2024)

• SAP ERP Essential Training –

LinkedIn (2024)

• AutoCAD 2024 Essential Training –

LinkedIn (2024)

• PRINCE2 Practitioner – Adept

Solutions (October 2023)

• B-Tech (Hons) Degree in Production

Engineering – Chinhoyi University of

Technology (2019)

• 3 Advanced Level Passes - ZIMSEC

(2014)

12 Ordinary Level Passes - ZIMSEC

(2012)

REFERENCES

Eng J. Chikanya - ZPC Mechanical

Maintenance Engineer

Email: ***************@*****.***

Phone: +263*********

Mrs. C Mahachi - The Grain Hub

Manager

Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone: 078*-***-*** / 077*-***-***

Panashe Chivasa

PERSONAL SUMMARY

As a Mechanical Engineer Post Graduate Trainee at ZIMBABWE POWER COMPANY

(ZPC), I was part of a team that contributed to the design, operation, and maintenance of power generation plants and systems. I worked at ZPC for over two years, applying my mechanical engineering skills and knowledge to optimize the performance and reliability of power supply in Zimbabwe. I was also heavily involved the construction, installation and commissioning of Hwange Thermal Power Plant Unit 7 and 8. I have a strong interest in renewable energy and sustainable development, manufacturing and mining industry, and I am eager to learn from the experienced engineers and technicians in ZESA and beyond.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) – Mechanical Engineer (PGT)

(April 2022- April 2024)

Hwange Expansion Project

• EPC Project Site Monitoring, Quality Control and risk management through on- site engineering and technical services during installation and commissioning activities, collectively achieving an over 80% defect-free rate during installation and commissioning in the department.

• Facilitating and carrying out hazard identification and risk assessments to identify the risk characteristics, conditions of risk, risk and performance indexing and devising controls and safety measures in the project.

• Investigate accidents and injuries to determine their cause and recommend preventive measures, and collectively reduced the number of repeated accidents in the department by 40% year-over-year

• Collaborated with various stakeholders, including team leaders and contractors. Participated in project meetings, provided technical input, and communicated progress, challenges, and solutions effectively.

• Preparing Project systems progress reports

• Technical Review of Design Drawings, Technical Specifications, Inspection and Test Plans, Test Procedures and Installation and Commissioning Procedures as per requirements for the EPC Contract agreements.

• Participating in continuous improvement by engaging in problem-solving activities, conducting equipment and system failure analysis and evaluating systems to recommend design modifications.

Munyati and Bulawayo Power Stations –Rotation

Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) objectives. The key result areas are as detailed below:

• Carrying out troubleshooting, plant analysis, and inspection.

• Ensuring that the Station's performance targets are met.

• Carrying out conditioning monitoring.

• Planning and evaluation of station-planned maintenance programs.

• Carrying out regular evaluation of legal and statutory compliance on the Station plant and equipment.

The Grain Hub Production Engineer – (Dec 2019 – Mar 2022) Activities Done Include:

• Oversaw production planning from conception to execution, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.

• Monitored and analyzed production data, quality control results, and budgetary outcomes to identify areas for improvement.

• Oversaw raw materials and equipment stock using EOQ to ensure smooth production flow and financial effectiveness.

• Monitored and regulated workforce needs to maintain efficient production.

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