Godfrey Chinembiri
New Plymouth,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic Network Controller with extensive experience in load control and network diagnostics, recognized for enhancing system reliability through strategic problem-solving and effective communication. Expertise in SCADA monitoring and operations management, fostering collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Proficient in maintaining and optimizing network systems, with strong skills in troubleshooting, network configuration, and security protocols. Committed to achieving operational goals while adapting to changing needs and challenges, ensuring network efficiency and reliability as a dependable team member.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Controller
Powerco Ltd
01.2021 - Current
- Monitoring network performance and respond to alarms to ensure system reliability.
- Coordinate planned maintenance, fault response, and load management activities.
- Manage load control to align with system conditions and liaised with Transpower System Operator.
- Escalate complex issues to technical experts for prompt resolution.
- Overseeing outage coordination to maintain security and reliability of supply.
- Develop operational schedules for network access and maintenance activities.
- Create schedules in response to public requests and network emergencies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors to achieve effective outcomes.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing networks to drive innovation and efficiency improvements.
Switching Coordinator- Network Controller in Training
Powerco
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Control Room (NOC) Switching Coordination Duties- Network Controller in Training
- Preparation of Switching Documents, writing, checking
- Liaison with applicants, planners, and SCADA team in preparation of switching documents
- Control Room (Outage Management Systems) OMS duties - Fuse reloads, job restoration, data capture
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Substation Electrician/Maintainer
PowerNet Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Power Distribution 11 kV, 33 kV, and 66 kV substation maintenance, and switching/standby duties.
- Ground Mounted Switchgear Maintenance & Transformers
- Certified Smart Meter Installer
- CBD Underground Substations Maintenance (Confined Spaces Entry).
- Performed grounding system tests to verify proper connections between the earth grid and various electrical components within the substation facility.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by recommending energy-efficient solutions for substation upgrades and retrofits.
- Improved substation reliability by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage equipment.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by repairing or replacing faulty electrical equipment, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
Substations Electrician-Electrical Fitter
Tenix Alliance/Downer
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Power Distribution - Substation maintenance up to 33kv switchgear...New subdivisions electrification
- Work generally revolves around different types of switchgear, Reyrolle, ABB, SF6, vacuum and OCBs transformers and all substation related switchgear
- Running cables in ducts and connecting ground mounted transformers and pillar boxes
- Carrying out network switching with Powerco Control and attending to power breakdowns
- Participated in emergency response efforts, restoring power to affected areas after severe weather events or equipment failures.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
HV ELECTRICIAN
Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd
05.2007 - 02.2014
- Construction of 33kV to 6,6kV substations including installation of transformers and switchgear
- Panel wiring of protection circuits
- Primary/secondary injection tests on trip relays
- Substation earthing and earth electrode resistance tests
- General transformer maintenance checking Bocholt's, winding/oil temperature trips
- Maintenance of circuit breakers (SF6), Oil, and Vacuum
- Compilation of tests results and report writing
- Switching operations from substation circuit breakers and Air- Break Switches and following lock out procedure
- Issue of safety documents i.e., permit to work, sanction for test and limitation of access to junior electricians and adherence to safety procedures
- Installation and maintenance of mini substations 6,6kV/0,4kV
Electrical Foreman
Bells Construction (Pty) Ltd
10.2005 - 04.2007
- Overhead line construction
- In charge of a team of linesmen and electricians
- In charge of all cable joints and terminations
- Liaison with clients on job progress and completion dates
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
SITE SUPERVISOR
Corbett Electrical (Pty) Ltd
10.2002 - 09.2005
- Site supervision of overhead line crews and electricians
- Technical liaison with clients and consultants
- Testing and commissioning projects
- Work scheduling and resource management
- Site progress reports
- Making sure contractual key dates are met
- In charge of all HT cable joints and terminations
ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN
Shabanie Mine (Pvt) Ltd
04.1992 - 09.2002
- Underground winders, hoists and loading levels
- Underground DC drives, battery locomotives, pole locomotives and electric Load Haul Dumpers
- Underground compressors and extractor fans at 6,6kv
- Raw water pump stations, filter plants and sewage stations
- Ore processing plant, work on the relay rack, crushers, gantries
- Conveyor systems
- Overhauling of motors and changing bearings, Motor Control Centres
- Completed an apprenticeship training program which included secondment to all the different sections of the mine i.e
- Central workshops, mining production, mining services and the ore treatment plant
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Management - Project Management
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ06.2026
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply - Network Control
Connexis
Auckland, NZ11.2022
Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology
Perth, Australia12-2015
National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe01.1996
Cambridge Certificate of Education - General Certificate of Education (GCE)-Ordinary and Advanced levels
Chaplin High School
Gweru, Zimbabwe11.1991
Skills
- Documentation and report writing
- SCADA monitoring
- Control center operations
- Project coordination
- Operations management
- Communication proficiency
- Network performance analysis
- Load control techniques
- Network diagnostics
- Sub transmission and distribution expertise
- High voltage systems management
- Distributed generation expertise
- Interpersonal communication skill
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Outage management software expertise
- Decision making under pressure
- Strategic problem solving
- Fault response strategies
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Network security
- Load balancing
- Network monitoring
Certification
- High Voltage Isolation and Access Procedures
- Operational communication
- Fundamentals of Professional Engineering
- Electrical Protection Relay Applications and Principles
- Commissioning of Plant & Equipment and Facilities
- Confined Spaces
- High Voltages Systems Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Network Controller
Powerco Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Switching Coordinator- Network Controller in Training
Powerco
08.2018 - 12.2020
Substation Electrician/Maintainer
PowerNet Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2018
Substations Electrician-Electrical Fitter
Tenix Alliance/Downer
02.2014 - 08.2016
HV ELECTRICIAN
Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd
05.2007 - 02.2014
Electrical Foreman
Bells Construction (Pty) Ltd
10.2005 - 04.2007
SITE SUPERVISOR
Corbett Electrical (Pty) Ltd
10.2002 - 09.2005
ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN
Shabanie Mine (Pvt) Ltd
04.1992 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Applied Management - Project Management
Southern Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply - Network Control
Connexis
Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology
National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Cambridge Certificate of Education - General Certificate of Education (GCE)-Ordinary and Advanced levels
Chaplin High School
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