Godfrey Tapiwa Chinembiri
8A Tawa Street, INGLEWOOD,NEW ZEALAND
Summary
A strong multitasker with excellent communication and planning skills. Handling network security, reliability and safety with an organised and systematic focus. In addition, to showcase my skills in the electrical trade to the best of my ability. Adhering to SAFETY standards for the betterment of my employer and the country at large. To share my knowledge and learn more in as far as Electrical Engineering and related subjects is concerned
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Controller
Powerco Ltd
Highlands Park, New Plymouth
01.2022 - Current
- Eager and Enthusiastic Controller operating on a 24/7 -12- Hour Shift Roster, 4 on 4 off
- Daily System Operator Duties includes Network Monitoring & Control covering, Planned Maintenance, Fault Response and Load Management and switching Writing Duties
- Network monitor excludes alarm management, weather warnings and watches and appropriate response to ensure maintenance and achievement of safety and security of supply
- Load Management Control -to match load with changing conditions withing the system and liaise with Transpower System Operator Loading Interruption Requests
- React to alarms according to levels, t9raige) and dispatch faultmen effectively and accordingly
- Liaise with stockholders, contractors engineers, to achieve efficient and effective outcomes, Escalate issues immediately to technical experts on emerging and complex issues
- Outage coordination to maintain system security and reliability
- Switching Writing, checking and executing operational schedules and enabling access to the electricity network, access, test, and live line permits and close approach consents and work authorities.
- Creating working schedules in response to public requests and emergencies and power failure in the network using appropriate Outage Management Systems
Switching Coordinator
Powerco
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Control Room (NOC) Switching Coordination Duties
- 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.
Substation Electrician/- Maintainer
PowerNet Ltd
Ascot, Invercargill
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Power Distribution 11kV, 33Kv & 66kV Substation maintenance and switching/standby duties
- Ground Mounted Switchgear Maintenance & Transformers
- Certified Smart Meter Installer
- CBD Underground Substations Maintenance (Confined Spaces Entry).
Substations Electrician
Tenix Alliance/Downer
New Zealand
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 ocb’s 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
- (outages)
HV ELECTRICIAN
Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd
02.2007 - 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
Jwaneng, Botswana
- Overhead line construction
- In charge of a team of linesman and electricians
- In charge of all cable joints and terminations
- Liaison with clients on job progress and completion dates
- Tendering for jobs
- Site Supervision on major projects
- Labour management and control.
SITE SUPERVISOR
Corbett Electrical (Pty) Ltd
Gaborone, Botswana
- 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
Zvishavane, Zimbabwe
- Underground winders, hoists and loading levels
- 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 up to 300hp
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Management - Project Management Major - Year 3 -
Southern Institute of Technology
12.2023
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply (Network Control) Level 4 -
11.2021
Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering -
Engineering Institute of Technology-Western Australia
08.2015
National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering -
Bulawayo Polytechnic
01.1996
General Certification of Education (GCE-Ordinary and Advanced levels) -
Chaplin High School
01.1991
Skills
- Writing Switching Documents & Checking Using live SCADA
- Desk Operation experience – Sub Transmission and Distribution Network 66kV - 66kV including 400V Systems and Distributed Generation
- Effective Communication - Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Computer literacy MS word, excel and power point and Outage Management Software
- Critical Decision Making
- Problem Solving -Quick Response to Faults
- Great Team Member, Collaboration and Leadership
- Reliable, Trustworthy and Honest
- Daily Outage Reports
References
References and letters of recommendation available on request.
Affiliations
- An oustanding sportsman during the earlier years, everything arising from being a fast 100m sprinter. Using that to play rugby and tennis and more social sports like bowling and darts. Gardening while at home and watching sport on TV.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Network Controller
Powerco Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Switching Coordinator
Powerco
08.2018 - 12.2020
Substation Electrician/- Maintainer
PowerNet Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2018
Substations Electrician
Tenix Alliance/Downer
02.2014 - 08.2016
HV ELECTRICIAN
Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd
02.2007 - 02.2014
ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
Bells Construction (Pty) Ltd
SITE SUPERVISOR
Corbett Electrical (Pty) Ltd
ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN
Shabanie Mine (Pvt) Ltd
Bachelor of Applied Management - Project Management Major - Year 3 -
Southern Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply (Network Control) Level 4 -
Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering -
Engineering Institute of Technology-Western Australia
National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering -
Bulawayo Polytechnic
General Certification of Education (GCE-Ordinary and Advanced levels) -
Chaplin High School
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