Project Management Manufacturing Engineering
Resume:
Samantha F Zviuya
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PMP-certified Industrial Engineer with 5 years of experience in maintenance and project management within the mining and processing industry. Skilled in supervising maintenance teams, implementing reliability-centered maintenance strategies, managing heavy mining equipment, and leading plant upgrade projects. Professional Experience
Maintenance and Projects officer Samrec Vermiculite (Shawa mine) July 2023 – Present
• Plan and schedule all maintenance activities using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles to optimize equipment availability, reliability, and OEE.
• Conduct regular inspections, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective measures to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Track expenses, control maintenance budgets, and prepare periodic reports.
• Lead and coordinate engineering and plant upgrade projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage contractor agreements and supplier relationships, including negotiation of terms, scope definition, and monitoring of vendor performance to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance.
• Supervise the engineering stores department, overseeing inventory control, materials handling, procurement planning, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Coordinate annual shutdowns and planned maintenance schedules
• Enforce SHE procedures, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and finance teams to align project outcomes with business objectives and long-term plant performance goals.
• Manage maintenance teams, conduct performance evaluations, and enforce training and safety awareness.
Projects
• Design and oversee the installation of a waste recycling plant and redesign winnowers to improve sustainability and efficiency- Plant upgrade projects
• Manage plant automation projects to enhance plant efficiency- installation of VSDs and soft starters on gyratory screens, conveyors, and tube feeders to improve operational control and reduce startup currents on large electric motors.
• Install belt weight meters for accurate ore accounting and monitoring.
• Serve as department coordinator for Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018) implementation.
• Departmental point person for Sage Evolution ERP in engineering to improve maintenance.
• Construction of a water storage pond/dam to provide a sustainable water source for community livestock.
• Installation of a mine pit dewatering system to pump water into the Murove River, supporting local farmers with irrigation.
Engineering graduate trainee Samrec Vermiculite (Shawa mine) July 2021 – June 2023
• Designed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance efficiency
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Implementation a job card system for better task tracking and reporting.
• Condition monitoring of Plant equipment
• Scheduling weekly maintenance and monthly maintenance.
• Supervising annual maintenance shutdowns
• Developing and implementing Engineering critical spares inventory register to improve stock control
• Prepare technical specifications for procurement, ensuring equipment and spares meet operational requirements while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Providing guidance and training to technicians on currently recommend maintenance systems. Projects
• Leading the implementation of a solar energy system that significantly reduced electricity costs and minimized generator fuel costs, contributing to sustainable energy use and cost savings.
• Developing and implementing Engineering critical spares inventory register to improve stock control
Engineering intern Samrec Vermiculite (Shawa mine) January 2020 – April 2021
• Assisted in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering maintenance, including the repair and calibration of critical equipment, gaining practical expertise.
• Collaborated with production and engineering teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce equipment downtime, and ensure consistent production targets.
• Conducted routine inspections and tests on equipment to identify potential faults, ensuring operational safety and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitored fuel consumption trends and suggested operational changes that increased efficiency and reduced costs.
• Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and prepared reports for management review.
• Supported the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery Education
Bachelor of Technology honours in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Harare Institute of Technology
Degree obtained October 2021
1. Project Management professional Project Management Institute Certificate obtain May 2024
2. Member of Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers
Member number ZIE186935
Skills
• Designing
• Maintenance Planning and
Scheduling
• Condition Monitoring
• Equipment Maintenance and Repair
• Inventory Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Project Management Skills
• MS Projects
• SAGE Evolution
• AutoCAD
• ISO Standards Compliance ( ISO 9001:
2015, ISO 14001: 20215, ISO 45001:2018)
Language
English
Shona
Reference
Taurai Samatanga
Samrec Vermiculite
Zimbabwe
Phone: +263-*********
Email:
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Patricia Makwasha
Samrec Vermiculite Zimbabwe
Phone: +263-*********
Email:
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Mary Chikuruwo
Harare Institute of
Technology
Phone: +263-*********
Email:
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