Tichaona Blessing Maokomatanda
Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Summary
I am a competent, result driven and goal oriented Mechanical Engineer with combined 10 years experience in Power plants and FMCG environments coupled with a proven ability in improving efficiency by developing solutions to complex equipment, engineering and stakeholder related problems. I possess considerable knowledge and experience in project management, plant maintenance, engineering design.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Wilmar South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
12.2017 - Current
- Project engineering and management of all onsite projects and related activities
- Tendering process: from document preparation to adjudication, awarding and contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors
- Preparation and approval of engineering drawings, designs and on site modifications
- Monitoring compliance to standard engineering codes and best practices
- Concept development, Job Scoping, design and overall engineering
- Contractor management, stakeholder integration and adherence to SHE practices
- CAPEX planning and management; budgeting, scheduling and project reporting
Mechanical Projects Engineer
Surface Wilmar (Surface - Wilmar Joint Venture)
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Operation and maintenance of all main plant facilities in an agro-processing company producing edible oils
- Equipment included boilers, compressors, water treatment plant, soya bean crushing plant, solvent extraction plant, refinery and bottling plant
- Equipment installation and facility planning including plant modifications
- Drawing up and enforcing plant maintenance procedures (preventive, predictive and corrective) in line with the OEM specifications and standards
- Hot and cold commissioning of all new installations and old plant returning to service
- Spare parts specification and inventory planning
- Promoting and adhering to all health and safety policies as outlined by the Wilmar group
Mechanical Engineer
Oil Palm Uganda Limited (Bidco - Wilmar Joint Venture)
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Involved in the management and engineering aspects in all plant maintenance and project related activities in the palm oil mill with a processing capacity of 250 TPD of Fresh Palm Fruit Bunches (FFB) to extract Crude Palm Oil (CPO)
- Operation and maintenance of an electricity co-generation plant consisting of a palm waste fired 15TPH Boiler, 1000KVA Turbo-alternator and all related switch gear
- Palm oil Refining, Fractionation and Soap manufacturing, including involvement in the commissioning a 1000TPD new oil refinery
Mechanical Engineer (Post Graduate)
Zimbabwe Power Company (Pvt) Ltd.
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Operation and Maintenance of high pressure steam boilers (55 TPH), steam turbo-generators (20MW,11KV) and all related auxiliary plant equipment and pressure vessels in a Power Plant with a total serviceable generation capacity of 100 MW
- Maintenance and operation of all power generating plant equipment and related auxiliaries (Including water boilers, turbines, generators, transformers, electric motors, pumps, all valves, pressure vessels and conveyors)
- Planning (MRP) and scheduling of maintenance activities and procedures in SAP on plant equipment to improve plant reliability, availability and safety
- Development, tracking and decision making based on maintenance key performance Indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, plant availability and reliability
Education
BSc. (Honours) - Mechanical Engineer
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe01.2012
BEng (Honours) - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
National University of Science And Technology (NUST)
01.2008
Skills
- Project Engineering
- Project and Construction Management
- Plant Maintenance and Performance Improvements
- System Optimization and Productivity Improvement
- Production Planning and Scheduling
- Leadership and staff Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time and Scope Management
- Engineering Design
- Budget Control and Forecasting
- Technical Specifications, Sizing and Selections
- Root Cause Analysis
Trainingandshortcourses
- 330MW Plant Simulation and Training - Adani Power Limited Mundra, Gujarat, India
- Specialized Power Plant Training - WAPCOS Limited in conjunction with CBIP, India
- Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001)
- Dynamics of Personal Management – Success Motivation International Inc.
- Wilmar Project Management Procedure and AFCE Policy - Ndola, Zambia
References
- Mr M. Lively, Regional Technical Head, Wilmar S.A, +27 76 0205837, mike.lively@wilmar.com.sg
- Mr O. Chuma, Human Resources, Surface Wilmar, +2637782767410, olice.chuma@surfacewilmar.co.zw
- Mr T. Taurayi, Human Resources, Zimbabwe Power Company, +26324250407/8/9, pr@zpc.co.zw
Affiliations
- Professional Engineer (MIEAust)
- Engineering Council of South Africa
Timeline
Project Manager
Wilmar South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
12.2017 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Oil Palm Uganda Limited (Bidco - Wilmar Joint Venture)
11.2016 - 07.2017
Mechanical Projects Engineer
Surface Wilmar (Surface - Wilmar Joint Venture)
08.2016 - 10.2017
Mechanical Engineer (Post Graduate)
Zimbabwe Power Company (Pvt) Ltd.
02.2014 - 02.2016
BSc. (Honours) - Mechanical Engineer
University of Zimbabwe
BEng (Honours) - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
National University of Science And Technology (NUST)
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