Instrumentation Technician - 7 Stones Construction Company (Kumba Iron Ore - Kolomela Mine)
(2026-04)
- Running of electrical power cables and instrumentation signal cables for the Kolomela Mine - High Pressure Water at DSO Plant.
- Danfoss VSDs installation, wiring, termination and programming.
- Field instrumentation (Flow controllers, Flow indicators, Pressure indicators, Pressure transmitters, Pressure controllers), installation, termination, setting up/configuration and zeroing.
Senior Instrument Foreman - AVI - Johannesburg, South Africa
(2008-06 - 2025-12)
- Leading and mentoring a team of Twelve (12) Instrument Technicians, students, semi-skilled staff, and apprentices, assigning tasks, and ensuring work is completed timorously, safely, and efficiently.
- Preparing work schedules, in conjunction with the Planning department, and assigning tasks.
- Organize and monitor the work of subordinates on site.
- Organize and monitor the work of subcontractors on site.
- Developing and implementing maintenance strategies.
- Inspecting and auditing instrumentation systems.
- Overseeing the Installation, Calibration, Maintenance, and Repairs of Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and all related instrumentation and control systems, including troubleshooting.
- Modifications plant Pressure instruments, Pneumatic tubing, eliminating call-outs.
- Configuration, Installations, servicing and commissioning of Siemens S7 PLCs, Wonderware SCADA and HMIs.
- Commissioning and decommissioning instruments.
- Assist in designing control systems.
- Diagnosing and resolving electrical and instrument issues promptly to minimize downtime and ensure optimal system performance.
- Providing technical support for complex instrumentation issues.
- Analyzing and resolving equipment failures employing the Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Coordinating with other departments, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Playing a key role in troubleshooting issues, developing maintenance strategies.
- Ensuring all work complies with relevant safety codes, standards, and regulations, and that work sites are clean and safe.
- Implementing Company requirements and legal regulations, paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality.
- Carrying out and record site inspections.
- Ensuring all works are carried out in line with approved method statements and or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Conducting and amending risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings.
- Collaborating with other departments, engineers, and supervisors to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.
- Scheduling, coordinating and supervising the daily activities of subordinates.
- Ensuring subordinates complete all the required daily documentation.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed, submitting reports, and documenting any equipment malfunctions.
- Scheduling, coordinating and supervising the daily activities of the technicians and ensure proper completion of of documentation in line with Company requirements.
- Participating in the training and development of new technicians and engineers sharing and passing on knowledge, and mentoring junior staff.
- Participating in hiring and performance reviews.
- Ensuring all technicians and apprentices/students have job relevant training requirements which is entered on site personnel training register.
- Managing project budgets, timelines, and resources related to instrumentation and control activities.
- Arranging for materials and tools needed for work.
- Ensuring availability of spare parts and tools.
- Ordering and managing hired /internal equipment on a daily basis.
- Co-ordinate delivery/pickup of material as required.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements, implementing best practices, and optimizing system performance.
Senior Service and Calibration Technician - Wika Instruments - Johannesburg, South Africa
(2005-10 - 2007-12)
- Supervision of Assemblers and technicians, adjusting and testing temperature and pressure elements to ensure they provide accurate and reliable measurements according to established standards.
- Identified and resolved issues with instruments, including making necessary adjustments and /or repairs to restore them to proper working order.
- Ensured that all calibration equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and traceable to national or international standards.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on instruments to ensure their proper functioning.
- Maintained accurate records of all calibration and maintenance procedures, including test results, adjustments made, and any repairs performed.
- Ensured the adherence to relevant industry standards and regulations for calibration and measurement accuracy.
- Participated in internal and external audits related to calibration and measurement process.
- Assisted other technicians with calibration-related questions and issues.
- Managed the inventory of calibration tools, parts, and supplies.
- Ensured a safe working environment and adhered to all relevant safety procedures.
- Worked with a wide range of temperature (RTDs & Thermocouples), level, and pressure (Switches/transmitters) elements, including electronic, ultrasonic, Radar, Optical, and mechanical.
Lead C & I Technician - Zimbabwe Power Company - Hwange, Zimbabwe
(2000-02 - 2005-09)
- Leading a team of C&I technicians in the Steam Boilers Section, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Ensured the team's productivity, quality of work, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated maintenance activities, including scheduled and unscheduled outages.
- Assigning tasks and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Performed skilled duties in the installation and maintenance of electrical and electronic circuits, instrumentation equipment, plant control systems and related devices.
- Calibrating and overhauling equipment associated with main plant principles (pressure, flow, level, temperature).
- Maintained instrumentation for steam turbines, coal-fired boilers, and the auxiliary and water treatment plants. Participated in the upgrading of the controls to the new DCS, Siemens Teleperm XP and Teleperm ME.
- Fault finding on station systems and equipment.
- Identifying and resolving issues related to machine performance, electrical systems, and control panels.
- Using diagnostic tools and methodologies to troubleshoot instrumentation faults.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant, health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Adhering to regulatory and compliance standards for equipment and systems.
- Prepared reports on operational performance, incidents and maintenance activities for management review.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, calibrations, and repairs. Developed and implemented engineering procedures, instructions, and method statements.
- Participated in personal performance appraisals and development plans.
- Worked with control engineers to improve generation equipment and systems performance.
- Provided plant Instrumentation and Control after-hours/weekend /public holiday coverage when necessary.
Field Service Engineer - ABB Kent International Limited - Harare, Zimbabwe
(1995-02 - 1999-11)
- Provided preventive and corrective maintenance on ABB control systems and instrumentation. This included tasks like calibration during plant shutdowns.
- Identified and resolved technical issues with ABB field instrumentation products, both remotely and on-site.
- Installed and tested new instrumentation, ensuring it is properly integrated into existing systems.
- Provided technical guidance and support to customers on the use and maintenance of ABB products.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and promoting ABB's service offerings.
- Prepared detailed reports on service activities, including planning, scheduling, and billing information.
- Ensured all work is performed in accordance with ABB's safety standards and relevant regulations.
- Identified areas for improvement in service processes, product performance, and customer satisfaction.
- Provided training to customers and partners on ABB's field instrumentation solutions.
- Identified opportunities for service and promoting ABB's service offerings.
- Participated in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Pre-FAT, Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and other field activities to ensure smooth project execution.
- Worked in: Power Generation, both Thermal and Hydro Stations; Oil & Gas companies, like BP & Shell, Total; FMCG, like Unilever and the Breweries, Sugar Processing Plants, Beef Processing factories.
- Mazowe and Coca-Cola processing plants. Mines: Arcturus, Shamva, Redwing Gold Mines; Bindura Nickel Mine; Shabani and Mashava Asbestos Mines to name but a few.
- Carried out projects on Municipal facilities in Zimbabwe and Zambia (Water and Wastewater).
