Victor Mudawarima
Fitzroy
Summary
Seasoned Instrument Technician with comprehensive background in installing, maintaining and repairing complex precision instruments. Strong analytical skills complemented by proven ability to troubleshoot intricate systems and provide effective solutions. Demonstrated success in effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and working independently to enhance overall productivity. Proactive in identifying issues and implementing improved processes that increase efficiency and optimize workflow.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shutdown Instrument Technician /Supervisor
COMLEK Group
Lihir
08.2024 - Current
- Supported the Newmont Lihir Goldmine Mill shutdown, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of time-based maintenance tasks on HGO and FGO grinding mill instrumentation
- Conducted thorough inspections and stroke testing of critical pneumatic control valves, ensuring their proper operation and safety
- Performed visual inspections of instrument junction boxes for water ingress and rust, preventing equipment damage and ensuring safety
- Collaborated with the mechanical department to isolate electrical and instrumentation equipment prior to mechanical work, ensuring a safe and efficient workflow
- Commissioned and loop-checked instrumentation back to the Foxboro DCS, ensuring accurate data and control
- Documented maintenance activities in compliance with company standards.
- Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
- Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
- Calibrated instruments to ensure accurate performance and compliance with standards.
- Conducted loop checks and function checks back to the DCS
Instrument Technician
ENTEC Services
Taupo
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Commissioning team member of Contact Energy 30mW TeHuka Binary Cycle Ormat Generator unit, ensuring the smooth integration of process control instrumentation into the DCS system.
- Performed loop checking and functional testing of process control instrumentation, verifying functionality and accuracy.
- Conducted thorough fault-finding and leak testing of impulse line wellhead instrumentation, ensuring reliable data and system integrity.
Instrument Technician
ENTEC Service
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintenance activities of the OMV LNG Production Station monthly shutdowns ensuring the safe and efficient completion of critical tasks.
- Calibrated, installed, and maintained safety system instrumentation, including HIMA systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed initiator function testing of critical safety instrumentation to verify functionality and ensure a safe operating environment.
Instrument Technician
ENTEC Services
New Plymouth
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided long-term support at the Beach Energy Kupe LNG production station, ensuring reliable operation of critical instrumentation systems.
- Maintained, calibrated, installed, and commissioned electronic and pneumatic instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with the control system engineer to resolve field control issues related to Fieldbus and HART protocols, ensuring seamless communication and data integrity.
- Monitored instrument performance using the Delta V DCS, identifying potential issues and proactively addressing them to minimize downtime.
- Performed low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) switching, demonstrating a strong understanding of electrical safety procedures.
- Ensured all maintenance work orders were completed within the required timeframe and documented in the MEX maintenance management system, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance.
Automation Technician
Jenkins freshpac systems
Tauranga
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained and installed fruit post-harvest conveyor automation systems, ensuring efficient and reliable operation of the fruit packing process.
- Performed machine safety upgrades on automated pallet machines, enhancing workplace safety and productivity.
- Developed and implemented programs to upskill service technicians, improving their knowledge and skills in automated systems.
Electrical Engineering Trades Tutor
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
New Plymouth
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided engaging and practical instruction in electrical trades courses, fostering high student engagement and learning levels.
- Developed customised coaching and mentoring strategies to address individual learning needs, enabling students to succeed in their studies.
- Successfully guided historically struggling students to achieve higher grades, resulting in a 100% pass rate in the NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3) over the last two years.
Senior Engineering Technician
MSD Animal Health
Wellington
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised contractors for safety compliance and timely task completion.
- Addressed plant breakdowns to minimise downtime, costs, and product losses.
- Monitored plant conditions using SCADA, HMI, and PLC diagnostics for safe operations.
- Ensured compliance with quality, regulatory, and cGMP standards, updating SOPs and training logs.
- Used CMMS (WORKMATE) to manage routine and reactive maintenance activities.
- Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports.
- Performed regular calibrations on critical equipment to maintain cGMP regulatory compliance
Instrument Technician
SYNLAIT Milk Ltd
Christchurch
08.2016 - 08.2017
Instrument Technician
Oil Search ltd
Southern Highlands
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Performed breakdown maintenance, faultfinding, and repairs on instrumentation and PLCs, ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems.
- Conducted proof testing and commissioning of wellhead hydraulic control panels and associated hydraulic safety control valves (SSV & SDV), ensuring their proper functionality and safety.
- Supported pre-start-up checkouts of new equipment, including Quality Assurance checks, ensuring a smooth transition to operation.
- Updated and reviewed P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) drawings, ensuring accurate documentation and facilitating efficient troubleshooting.
- Installed and configured Emerson Guided Wave Level transmitters, demonstrating expertise in advanced instrumentation technologies..
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues on instrumentation systems.
- Mentored and supervised locally trained technicians, promoting their skills development and contributing to the overall competence of the workforce.
- Loop checks pre commissioning
Senior Instrument Technician
Taranaki Instrument Services
New Plymouth
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Maintained all plant, wellhead control, and safety system instrumentation of the Todd McKee Production Station, ensuring the reliable operation of critical systems.
- Utilized FIELDBUS and HART communication protocols for troubleshooting and configuration of plant instrumentation, demonstrating expertise in advanced communication technologies.
Commissioning Instrument Technician
Todd Energy
Mangahewa
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Commissioning team member of Todd Energy's Mangahewa Expansion Train two project, installing and commissioning all process control instrumentation, which increased the Mangahewa Field Gas Processing capacity from 20 to 45 petajoules per annum.
- Conducted proof testing of SIS(HIMA ) functionality based on analysis of known plant dangerous failure modes, ensuring the safety of the expanded facility.
- Performed pre-commissioning loop checking of all control system instrumentation back to the Delta V DCS, verifying functionality and ensuring a smooth transition to operation.
- Fire and gas detection systems installation and commissioning
- Line of sight gas detectors install, configure and proof test
- Documented all commissioning activities in compliance with safety regulations.
Geothermal Control Room Operator
Mighty River Power Ltd
Taupo
09.2007 - 08.2013
- Performed hazardous area electrical and instrumentation installation and maintenance, demonstrating a strong understanding of safety procedures.
- Operated and controlled three binary cycle power plants with a total capacity of 170MW, demonstrating expertise in geothermal power generation.
- Conducted high-voltage switching (415v,6.6kV,11kV), demonstrating a strong understanding of electrical safety procedures.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported any irregularities promptly.
- Managed real-time data to ensure efficient power flow and system stability.
- Maintained regular communication with the network controller (National Grid) to ensure power output targets were met, contributing to the reliable supply of electricity.
Instrument Engineer
La Rue PLC
Basingstoke
02.2004 - 05.2007
- Performed routine preventative and reactive maintenance on all plant instrumentation in the production of paper banknotes, ensuring the smooth operation of the production line.
- Utilized PLC diagnostics for plant monitoring and maintenance.
- Calibrated and configured security foil detection instrumentation (S.T.O.R.M), ensuring the accurate detection and alignment of security foil on paper banknotes.
Education
Level 5 Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching -
Open Polytechnic, New Zealand
New ZealandCertificate in Installation And Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas -
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)
New Plymouth, New Zealand 01.2012 - 01.2012
Apprentice Completion Certificate - Apprenticeship Instrumentation And Control
Ziscosteel
Redcliff, Kwekwe 01.1986 - 01.1990
City And Guilds Course 275 Parts 1,2&3 - Industrial Automation
Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.1986 - 01.1990
Skills
- PLC & DCS
- Safety Systems
- Fieldbus & HART
- Training & Mentoring
- Loop checking
- Swagelock
- Faultfinding
- Calibration
- Beamex and Trex calibrators
- HART communication
- Plant maintenance
- Commissioning
- P&ID interpretation
Certification
- Electrical Service Technician, EST No. 259332, Electrical Workers Registration Board, New Zealand, 05/31/26
- Restricted Electrical Work License, License No. 177917, Instrumentation and process control devices, Queensland Govt, Australia, 05/30/29
- National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operation Level 4), NZQA, 01/2008 - 01/2009
Timeline
Shutdown Instrument Technician /Supervisor
COMLEK Group
08.2024 - Current
Instrument Technician
ENTEC Services
06.2024 - 08.2024
Instrument Technician
ENTEC Service
04.2024 - 05.2024
Instrument Technician
ENTEC Services
05.2022 - 03.2024
Automation Technician
Jenkins freshpac systems
11.2021 - 04.2022
Electrical Engineering Trades Tutor
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
02.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Engineering Technician
MSD Animal Health
09.2017 - 01.2019
Instrument Technician
SYNLAIT Milk Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2017
Instrument Technician
Oil Search ltd
05.2015 - 02.2016
Senior Instrument Technician
Taranaki Instrument Services
03.2014 - 04.2015
Commissioning Instrument Technician
Todd Energy
09.2013 - 03.2014
Certificate in Installation And Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas -
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)
01.2012 - 01.2012
Geothermal Control Room Operator
Mighty River Power Ltd
09.2007 - 08.2013
Instrument Engineer
La Rue PLC
02.2004 - 05.2007
Apprentice Completion Certificate - Apprenticeship Instrumentation And Control
Ziscosteel
01.1986 - 01.1990
City And Guilds Course 275 Parts 1,2&3 - Industrial Automation
Harare Polytechnic
01.1986 - 01.1990
Level 5 Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching -
Open Polytechnic, New Zealand