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Mafara Simon Murwira

Electrician
Cape Town,Cape Town

Summary

I am a multi-skilled qualified electrician with over 18 years of experience in the electrical engineering field with 5 years working in the marine industry as an ROV Pilot/Technician. I am an excellent team player, facilitator, presenter and leader able to adjust rapidly to different team dynamics, with client-facing project management experience. I can also work comfortably with fibre optics, hydraulics and pneumatics and also as a mechanical technician. I have had no lost time injuries (LTIs), and I am well informed on tool box and pre-start talks JSAs, JHAs, and risk assessment. I would be happy to be associated with a dynamic and progressive organisation to which I can contribute effectively to productivity and success and in an atmosphere where promotion is based solely on merit.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

ROV Pilot Technician 3c

Oceaneering international
03.2022 - Current
  • Making sure that the Remotely Operated Vehicle is well maintained and ready to be deployed subsea at any time and perform jobs
  • Making sure all the planned maintenance and technical upgrades is carried out on the ROV system
  • This includes hydraulics, mechanical and electrical
  • Making sure all the daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and all other checks are completed and documented
  • Inventory of the system is always up to date
  • Installation of computer system hardware and software programs
  • Terminating and installing all data and telemetry communication systems
  • As a Technician, I was responsible for system mobilisation and demobilisation from a new installation or to upgrading an existing installation on a rig or vessel
  • Cabling, machine rigging and relocations, switch room installations and commissioning
  • Responsible for effectively flying and navigating the ROV (sub) according to the job specifications and Oceaneering International standards of operation
  • I am an excellent pilot and particularly good electrical technician (ET)
  • Making sure all the pre-dive and post-dive checks are done and documented, and also the actual dive is recorded, both the video and audio recordings
  • Always in communication with the team onshore and the client onboard offshore
  • Safety first always and follow written procedures.
  • Improved safety standards by routinely inspecting electrical systems.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations through diligent workmanship.
  • Repaired faulty equipment, resulting in minimal downtime.
  • Carried out testing of electrical systems for optimal performance.
  • Reduced energy consumption with efficient installation practices.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions to restore system functionality swiftly.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by providing professional service at all times.
  • Performed preventative maintenance tasks to reduce potential future issues.
  • Replaced defective components promptly, minimising business disruptions.
  • Alleviated safety risks with thorough periodic checks on installations.
  • Used hand and power tools proficiently during repair and installation duties.

Public Lighting supervisor

Elex Khanyisa / Electrical Inspection Services
10.2017 - 02.2022
  • Working as an electrical supervisor with a team of 18 guys working under my direct supervision, 7 qualified electricians, 7 semiskilled and 4 assistants
  • 4 teams for Public lighting and 3 teams for First line response
  • Responsible for quotations and daily supervision of the guys making sure that the contact is being adhered to as per tender.

ROV Pilot/Technician Grade 1

Oceaneering international
01.2012 - 09.2016
  • Making sure that the Remotely Operated Vehicle is well maintained and ready to be deployed subsea at any time and perform jobs
  • Making sure all the planned maintenance and technical upgrades is carried out on the ROV system
  • This includes hydraulics, mechanical and electrical
  • Making sure all the daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and all other checks are completed and documented
  • Inventory of the system is always up to date
  • Installation of computer system hardware and software programs
  • Terminating and installing all data and telemetry communication systems
  • As a Technician Grade 1, I was responsible for system mobilisation and demobilisation from a new installation or to upgrading an existing installation on a rig or vessel
  • Cabling, machine rigging and relocations, switch room installations and commissioning
  • Responsible for effectively flying and navigating the ROV (sub) according to the job specifications and Oceaneering International standards of operation
  • I am an excellent pilot and exceptionally good electrical technician (ET)
  • Making sure all the pre-dive and post-dive checks are done and documented, and also the actual dive is recorded, both the video and audio recordings
  • Always in communication with the team onshore and the client onboard offshore
  • Safety first always and follow written procedures
  • Some of the construction work included
  • Closing header valves on manifolds using vertical torque tools
  • Removing pressure caps from manifolds and Xmas trees using torque tools
  • Land out FLDF (flying lead deployment frame)
  • Land out jumpers using class 5 torque tool
  • Deployment of EFLs from SCM to SDU
  • Deployment of HFLs
  • Close and open valves using class 1/2 torque tool
  • Land out OWRT for ITC
  • Override valves using LVOT
  • Function valves on OWRT panel
  • Dredging using zip pump
  • Change out SCMs and choke valves
  • Hydrates remediation using duplex pumps and hot stabs
  • Inspection of subsea structures including, Xmas tree, manifolds, SDU, FLET, PLET, Jumpers, flow lines and pipelines
  • Laid off because of drop in global oil prices.

Electrician

Elex Khanyisa Inspection services (Based at Chevron Cape Town Refinery)
02.2010 - 01.2012
  • Inspection and repair of electrical explosion protected (EX) equipment
  • Inspection and repair of temporary/fixed low voltages electrical Installations
  • Set up of temporary electrical installations (Generator, DB and Cabling)
  • Removal and recovery of old electrical installations and wiring
  • Repetitive inspection (Function Testing) on Earth leakage units
  • Head of short-term projects within Chevron Cape Town Refinery and BP Cape Town Deport and hazardous industries which requires explosion protection
  • Energy audits on factories and banks
  • Left because I got offered to go and work offshore in the marine, oil and gas industry.

Electrician

Marine Electrical Technical Services (METS)
11.2009 - 02.2010
  • Worked on the Pride South Pacific (PSP) Oil Rig, major shutdown
  • Wiring of Junction Boxes for the Accommodation apartments and temporary supply points
  • Removal and recovery of old electrical installations and wiring
  • Installation, testing and calibration of smoke, heat and gas detectors
  • Installation of telephone and PAGA systems on the Oil Rig accommodation apartments and commissioning
  • Left because the contract ended as the rig was leaving for offshore.

Electrician

Greif Zimbabwe
04.2004 - 06.2009
  • Working experience with the following: Stepped up voltage of 78 KV from 380v for cement dust plant precipitation
  • 12Vdc for standby generator starters and control
  • 12VDC- 250 VDC for Substation protective equipment and control circuits
  • 220Vac to 380 Vac for domestic distribution, industrial lighting and appliances
  • 220Vac to 3,3KVac on electric motors for conveyors, crushers, ball mills, screens, shakers and feeders
  • Underground hoists, blast furnaces, over-head and low-head cranes
  • Wiring of motor starters (electronic starters – drives, frequency converters, soft starters and mechanical starters (relays and resistor bank starters)
  • Wiring of motor protective equipment and control
  • Wiring of transformer control systems and protective equipment
  • Installation of switchgear – all types of circuit breakers and isolators
  • Transformer and substation maintenance
  • Power lines and cable maintenance of 220V – 33Kv
  • Calibration of measuring instruments
  • Extruders and blow-moulder repair/maintenance and installation
  • (Plastic, moulded fibre and foundry plants.) Factory plant breakdown coverage including shift work and standby call-outs
  • Upgrading of all electrical equipment and plants to international standards (ISO satisfaction)
  • Worked on hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
  • Ac generator installation maintenance and repairs
  • Supervising apprenticeship and semi-skilled personnel
  • Responsible for plant reliability and maintenance planning
  • Responsible for setting and meeting production targets, budgets and plant availability
  • Handling of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
  • Left because I was leaving for South Africa as the Zimbabwean economy was going down and was not viable to work and be able to improve myself.

Steel Plant Electrician

Zimbabwe Iron & Steel Company
11.2003 - 04.2004
  • Maintenance and fault-finding on Steel Plant Production plant and machinery within the inductotherm furnaces, PLCs, point hoists, invertors, power supplies, SCR-controlled rectifiers, lost phase detectors, vibrators, conveyor belts, steel slate conveyors, magnet belts, heat treatment ovens and sand mill plant and equipment
  • Ensuring that down-time of all machinery is kept as low as possible by carrying out laid out preventative maintenance on all machines
  • Working knowledge of ac and dc drives to include altistart and telemecanique drives for control of overhead/gantry cranes up to 10 tonnes
  • Wiring of motor control circuits to include D.O.L, star/delta, sequential starters & soft starters, Variable Frequency Drives/DC and AC Drives
  • Fault finding & rectification on PLC controlled hydraulic & pneumatic machinery
  • Basic mechanical and Instrumentation work on plant, machinery & instruments.

Electrical Apprentice

Circle Cement
01.1998 - 10.2003
  • This was a 4-year training program involving various aspects of Electrical Artisan training in which I was collaborating with an Artisan to qualify as an Electrical Artisan in an Industrial environment
  • During the same period, I obtained my National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering and a Class 1 Qualification as a Journeyman Electrician, and also worked as an Artisan.

Education

National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering -

Harare Polytechnic College

High Voltage Certificate - undefined

ESKOM Cape Town

Offshore Survival Certificate - undefined

Offshore medical certificate - undefined

Skills

  • Circuit analysis
  • Electrical safety standards
  • Equipment calibration
  • Fault finding
  • Technical documentation
  • Electrical engineering
  • Electrical engineering design
  • Electrical engineering proficiency
  • Mechanical and electrical engineering
  • LV electrical engineering
  • HV electrical engineering
  • Electrical commissioning
  • Electrical loom assembly
  • Electrical engineering competence
  • Optical engineering
  • Electrical diagnostic testing
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical safety compliance
  • Electrical installations
  • Electrical safety knowledge
  • Electrical circuits familiarity
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • HV/LV electrical systems
  • Electrical inspection condition reporting
  • Electrical testing
  • Electrical and prototype wiring

Custom

  • Occupational Health & Safety training
  • Code 10 Driver’s Licence

Timeline

ROV Pilot Technician 3c

Oceaneering international
03.2022 - Current

Public Lighting supervisor

Elex Khanyisa / Electrical Inspection Services
10.2017 - 02.2022

ROV Pilot/Technician Grade 1

Oceaneering international
01.2012 - 09.2016

Electrician

Elex Khanyisa Inspection services (Based at Chevron Cape Town Refinery)
02.2010 - 01.2012

Electrician

Marine Electrical Technical Services (METS)
11.2009 - 02.2010

Electrician

Greif Zimbabwe
04.2004 - 06.2009

Steel Plant Electrician

Zimbabwe Iron & Steel Company
11.2003 - 04.2004

Electrical Apprentice

Circle Cement
01.1998 - 10.2003

High Voltage Certificate - undefined

ESKOM Cape Town

Offshore Survival Certificate - undefined

Offshore medical certificate - undefined

National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering -

Harare Polytechnic College

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