Blessing Nyasha
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Safety-oriented Millwright with more than 5 years of experience planning and categorizing equipment while maintaining consistent production. Dedicated employee offering skills in mechanical and electrical maintenance issue troubleshooting. Adaptable worker skilled in building and dismantling equipment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Engineer
Temple Water Technologies
08.2022 - Current
- Temple water is the market leader in water filtration and treatment systems
- With systems producing guaranteed New Zealand safe water for drinking and farming
- With systems across the rest of Aotearoa, my role as a field engineer is to travel across the country installing, servicing and commissioning water filtration and treatment systems
- The role goes as far as Programming different instrumentation components as well as calibrating them.
- Chemistry content testing for drinking water both for human and animals consumption.
- Assembly of water boards in the workshop prior to site installation
- System pressure testing at the workshop before installation
- Annual routine maintenance servicing on existing water treatment systems
- Great customer interface and maintenance record keeping through Ostendo and Freeway softwares
- Peristaltic pump programming and servicing i.e, blue white A100, Secko and Welco dose pumps
Millwright
RioZim Ltd Murowa diamond mine
07.2021 - 07.2022
- RZM Murowa Mine is a 24-hour open pit diamond mining operation and processing plant
- Performed diagnoses and repairs on plant equipment breakdowns for optimal performance.
- Job entailed full-time commitment to enhancing TTCs.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues with hydraulic systems on heavy mining equipment.
- Executed precision machining tasks for a variety of components such as shafts, bushes, and spares in the workshop.
- Performed line boring on various Heavy Mining Equipment and Vehicles.
- Collaborated with diesel plant fitters to ensure the proper maintenance of exploration rigs including Sandvik and Boart Longyear LF90.
- Performed routine maintenance on cone crushers, jaw crushers, water pumps, and conveyor belts in fixed and mobile plants.
- Ensured continuous plant availability by promptly addressing breakdowns and emergencies.
- Incorporated necessary measures to maintain legal compliance on mining regulations, codes of practices, instructions, health and safety standards as mandated by statutory requirements and standard work procedures.
- Sustained operational safety through proficiently adhering to machine and systems safety requirements.
- Performed regular mechanical inspections and generated checklists and work orders as needed.
- Upheld high housekeeping standards across all workspaces.
- Developed the skills of students and assistants through training and mentoring.
- Facilitated the achievement of business goals by effectively implementing standards management systems including IBMS, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
Millwright Technician
Pro-Bottlers
Harare, Harare
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed operations at a contract position in a water bottling plant, involving sourcing underground water, treatment and packaging for various clients.
- My duties were:
- Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting Filmatic rotary fillers.
- Performed regular maintenance on cappers, labelers, rotary and linear blow molders, shrink wrappers,and other related equipment.
- Performed regular maintenance on pumps and boilers to ensure optimal functionality.
- Operated and serviced boilers and water treatment plant.
- Responsibly managed breakdowns and provided troubleshooting support throughout production
- Utilized expertise in precision machining with a focus on turning, threading, milling, and boring utilizing both the Colchester Mastiff 1300 lathe machine and Dean Smith milling machines.
- Achieved proficiency in the operation of precision measuring tools such as Vernier calipers and micrometers.
- Condition monitoring of pumps and motors
- Managed various rigging and lifting methods for both workshop and onsite settings.
- Equipment commissioning and testing
- Co-led safety discussions at the beginning of every work shift, alternating with other team members
- Identified safety hazards associated with millwright work activities and took appropriate corrective action to eliminate them.
Millwright
GEC
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Led heavy electrical power contracting efforts, successfully completing significant projects with key clients like Zimbabwe Power Company and multiple mines in Zimbabwe.
- Ensured proper functioning of transmission and distribution systems, utility boilers, and various electrical products through maintenance and servicing.
- This was a full-time job where my major duties include:
- Conducted tests to determine winding continuity on a range of motor models utilizing a Fluke 289 test meter.
- Expertly serviced AC and DC electric motors varying in capacity from 0.3 kW at 220V to high-performance models reaching up to 850 hp at 3.3 kW.
- Enhanced performance of Tecco 3phase induction brake motor-ETVF-DAA09 and ABB systems.
- Conducted fault diagnosis by utilizing an insulation resistance tester (Megger MIT 525, 5KV) for electrical motor route cause failure analysis and troubleshooting.
- Conducted inspections of electric motors on-site.
- Utilized expertise in electrical testing to evaluate the condition of MAWDSLEY’s DURSLEY shunt motor, including measuring current and voltage levels, as well as monitoring bearing temperature with advanced tools like a fluke test meter 289 and a fluke thermal imager Ti540.
- Ensuring electrical motor safety devices are working properly i.e
- Bearing temperature sensors.
- Transformer repair and service, rewinding and recoiling, (STEELCOR 630KVA, 3phase, 50Hz)
- Squirrel cage motor rewind and bearing replacement on ELMAC motors-4C450/1406.6KV,3phase,50HZ
- Troubleshooting and servicing of generating set, rewinding of exciters, (FG WILSON P15002, with rated power prime of 150KVA,400v/230v ,3phase and a frequency of 50Hz and a current of 217A
- Utilized machining techniques to produce components for valves and electric motors of various designs and sizes.
- SKF precision laser alignment TKSA 41
Millwright Technician
Ages Engineering
10.2018 - 09.2019
- First fulltime job post apprenticeship as maintenance contractor for Zimplats Platinum mining company.
- Took charge of maintenance duties for platinum and smelter plant.
- Executed ball mill re-lining with the aid of power wrenches and Demag mobile cranes.
- Ensured accurate assessment of anti-frictional bearing performance through rigorous inspection and casting techniques involving white metal.
- Managed a group consisting of 5 assistant fitters.
- Regularly offered feedback to plant operators.
- Performed regular inspections of agitator tanks to identify any need for maintenance or repair.
- Managed and resolved breakdowns of production machines.
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics troubleshooting
- Performed preventive maintenance on a variety of machinery and equipment.
- Ensured optimal functionality of bearings, valves, and gearboxes through regular servicing
- Electric motor fitting and maintenance
- Repaired faulty electrical systems such as wiring harnesses, switches and control panels.
- Performed regular inspection and maintenance of V-belts.
- Managed and completed cyclone tower cone liner replacement project at concentrator plant.
- Mastered the art of machining Warman multistage pump shafts with exceptional accuracy while conducting trueness inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs made to ensure proper documentation for future reference purposes.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness in the workplace through consistent housekeeping tasks.
Millwright Apprentice
National Railways of Zimbabwe
11.2016 - 09.2018
- This was part of my 4-year apprentice training schedule whereby we got to get attached to different companies to get vast knowledge about other engineering disciplines and aspects
- Working under the supervision of Artisans my duties and learning aspects were:
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics troubleshooting
- Attending to breakdowns of production machines
- Bearings, Valves and Gearbox servicing and maintenance
- Single and double starter male and female thread cutting on lathe (Colchester Mastiff 1300)
- Maintenance of overhead and bridge cranes
- (Demag Cranes)
- Gear cutting and hexagonal bolt heads milling using vertical milling machine.
- Hydraulic circuits build up and fault finding, servicing of directional control valves.
- Pneumatic press service, seals and O-ring replacement.
- Gantry cranes maintenance and breakdowns attending of up to 50 tones (Asea, Morris Cranes)
- Attending to air compressors
- Atlas Coppco GA250 and ML250, Ingersoll-Rand R160
- Servicing of centrifugal pumps for compressor cooling system
- (Warman 1Hd)
- Housekeeping at the workplace
Millwright Apprentice
Falcon Gold Corp.
11.2014 - 11.2016
- This was part of my 4-year apprentice training schedule whereby we got to get attached to different companies to get vast knowledge about other engineering disciplines and aspects
- Working under the supervision of Artisans my duties and learning aspects were:
- Maintenance and repair of centrifugal pumps (Warman), mono pumps, gear pumps and diaphragm pumps.
- Basic training of underground safety and first aid procedures.
- Basic training of firefighting techniques and fire extinguisher classes.
- Maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic valves.
- Compressor maintenance and repair (G250 Atlas Copco, ML250 and R160 Ingersoll-Rand.
- Cone crusher installation, maintenance, repairs and adjustments (metso cone crusher)
- Maintenance and repair of underground Scrapper winches.
- Sound knowledge of various mining underground equipment in the likes of battery locomotives, scrappers and dewatering pumps (WEIR -MULTIFLO, WARMAN ,FLY GT).
- Oxy-acetylene cutting and electro welding.
- Arc welding in different position including but not limited to, standing, crawling
- Well experienced in welding type which include; fillet welding, butt welding and vertical up welding.
- Machining of centrifugal pump shafts as well as electric motor shafts
- Servicing of centrifugal pumps for compressor cooling system.
- (Warman 1Hd)
- Housekeeping at the workplace
Millwright Apprentice
Zisco steel
09.2013 - 11.2014
- ZISCO Steel was Africa’s biggest Iron Smelter Company, which had the biggest Blast Furnaces in the region
- Commenced apprenticeship at parent organization and later collaborated with multiple companies.
- Managed 4-year apprentice training under the supervision of Training Officer and skilled Artisans in the plant.
- Demonstrated proficiency in fundamental marking out techniques, blueprint interpretation, and safe use of hand tools.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various methods of machining including but not limited to milling, turning, and drilling.
- Adjusted valves, belts, shafts and other moving parts of equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Education
National Certificate in Millwright -
Bulawayo Polytechnic
01.2014
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Equipment Installation
- Machinery Maintenance
- End-User Training
- Machinery assembly
- Root Cause Analysis
- Power Tool Operation
- Welding Techniques
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Conveyor Systems
- Seal replacement
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Rigging Equipment
- Safety Compliance
Certification
Certificate of apprenticeship - Ministry of industrial training and trade testing department
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Engineer
Temple Water Technologies
08.2022 - Current
Millwright
RioZim Ltd Murowa diamond mine
07.2021 - 07.2022
Millwright Technician
Pro-Bottlers
12.2020 - 03.2021
Millwright
GEC
09.2019 - 03.2020
Millwright Technician
Ages Engineering
10.2018 - 09.2019
Millwright Apprentice
National Railways of Zimbabwe
11.2016 - 09.2018
Millwright Apprentice
Falcon Gold Corp.
11.2014 - 11.2016
Millwright Apprentice
Zisco steel
09.2013 - 11.2014
National Certificate in Millwright -
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Certificate of apprenticeship - Ministry of industrial training and trade testing department
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