Maintenance Planner

Location:

Harare, Zimbabwe

Posted:

April 24, 2025

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Bonzo Leonard Tendayi

Rydale Ridge, Harare, Zimbabwe +263-**-***-**** +263-**-***-****

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Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with over 4 years of experience in the mining industry. Proven ability to develop and implement effective maintenance plans, manage assets, control costs, and lead teams. Committed to safety, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Eager to leverage my transferable skills and contribute to operations’ success.

Skills

• Maintenance Planning & Control: Developing and implementing PPM schedules, Routine & Major Service scheduling, Work Order Tracking, Condition-Based Monitoring, Spare Parts Management

• Asset Management: Asset Register maintenance, Critical Spares List management, Drawings and Drawing Register Management, Stock Control

• Equipment Performance Monitoring: Breakdown Reporting, Availability & Utilisation Analysis, Tracking of Cost of Maintenance, Data Analysis & Reporting

• Budgeting & Cost Control: Budget Preparation, Overtime Monitoring, Cost Reduction Strategies

• Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), AutoCAD

• Leadership & Teamwork: Team Management, Performance Appraisal, Training & Development, Communication, Interpersonal Skills

Experience

African Chrome Fields Mine (ACF) Planned Maintenance Officer September 2017 – February 2022

• Developed and implemented quarterly PPM schedules for Wash Plant equipment, and Routine & Major Service schedules for Trackless Mobile Machines (TMM), ensuring optimal equipment uptime and reliability for the Production and Mining Teams.

• Created detailed scopes of work based on OEM-prescribed maintenance schedules and condition-based monitoring reports, leading to improved maintenance efficiency and reduced downtime.

• Documented and maintained a comprehensive Asset Register, including a Critical Spares List, relevant drawings, and prescribed stock holding levels, ensuring efficient spare parts management.

• Provided daily reports on breakdowns and equipment stoppages, and monthly Business Review reports focused on equipment availability, utilisation, and the overall cost of maintenance, enabling data-driven decision-making.

• Participated in budget preparation and control, aiming for cost reduction through strategic planning and procurement optimisation.

• Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives, such as designing out recurring failures and optimising production processes to improve equipment utilisation.

• Managed maintenance personnel (attendance tracking, leave scheduling, overtime monitoring, and performance appraisals), fostering a productive and efficient team environment.

African Chrome Fields Mine (ACF) Draughtsman - Projects Department October 2016 – August 2017

• Maintained a drawing register for the Drawing Office, ensuring accurate record-keeping and document control.

• Produced technical drawings as needed, contributing to project planning and execution. Zimbabwe Power Company, Munyati Power Station (MPS) Undergraduate Engineer - Attachment February 2012 – February 2013

• Gained valuable experience in power plant operations, maintenance techniques, and production planning strategies. This exposure to a large-scale industrial setting provided me with a solid foundation in operational efficiency and safety protocols.

• Developed a strong understanding of equipment performance monitoring and assessment, contributing to improved plant reliability. Education

Chinhoyi University of Technology

B. Eng. (Hons) Degree in Production Engineering August 2009 – December 2013 Notable

• Developed and implemented an Excel-based Work Order Tracking system, improving on a paper-based system, and enhancing work planning and control efficiency.

• Developed and implemented an Excel-based Equipment Performance Monitoring dashboard, enabling data-driven decision-making and cost control. References

Ebson Bashitiawo, Eng.

Was “Engineering Manager” at

African Chrome Fields Mine

Chinyika Ranch, Sq. 5113, Zimbabwe

Cell: +263-**-***-****, +263-**-***-****

Philip Madziwa, Eng.

Was “Section Engineer (Plant Maintenance)” at

African Chrome Fields Mine

Chinyika Ranch, Sq. 5113, Zimbabwe

Cell: +263-**-***-****, +263-**-***-****

Tedious Mberewere, Mr.

Was “Human Resources Manager” at