Simbarashe Damba

Qualified Plumber and Drain layer with practical experience across residential, commercial, industrial, mine site and large-scale irrigation plumbing environments. Holds a National Certificate in Plumbing and Drain-laying with extensive hands-on experience installing, repairing and maintaining hot and cold-water systems, sanitary fixtures, sewer lines, drainage systems, water mains, pumps, irrigation systems and hot water systems. Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, leak repairs, pipe installation, drainage, water reticulation and site plumbing projects, with experience supervising plumbing teams, reading plans and ensuring work is completed safely, correctly and to required standards.

Plumber and Drain layer - TelOne Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe

(2023-08)

• Install, maintain and repair residential and commercial plumbing systems.
• Install and service hot and cold water supply systems.
• Install, repair and maintain sewer, storm water and drainage systems.
• Diagnose plumbing faults, leaks, blockages and pressure issues.
• Replace damaged pipes, valves, water meters and sanitary fixtures.
• Install toilets, basins, showers, taps and ablution facilities.
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Read and interpret plumbing drawings, building plans and site specifications.
• Inspect plumbing systems to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and supervise assistants.
• Order plumbing materials and maintain stock levels.
• Measure work areas and prepare sketches.

Senior Plumber/Drain layer - Wedgeville Investments the Pit Golf Course Construction Project - Zimbabwe

(2021-09 - 2023-08)

• Led golf course irrigation installation.
• Installed 110mm PVC water mains.
• Installed HDPE irrigation pipework.
• Installed hydrants, sprinklers and valves.
• Installed and maintained pumps.
• Designed drainage systems.
• Maintained irrigation infrastructure.
• Planned works and materials.
• Supervised 10 workers.
• Allocated daily work.
• Ensured Health and safety compliance.

Plumber and Drain layer - Sado B&M Contractors (Zimplats Ngezi Mine) - Zimbabwe

(2018-02 - 2021-08)

• Installed plumbing systems across mine facilities.
• Installed water, sewer and storm water systems.
• Read drawings.
• Installed copper, PVC, HDPE, galvanised and steel pipes.
• Installed sanitary fixtures.
• Installed hot water systems.
• Cleared blocked drains.
• Repaired burst pipes and leaks.
• Maintained tanks and pumps.
• Performed preventative maintenance.
• Worked with other trades.

National certificate - Plumbing and Drain-laying - Bulawayo Polytechnic College (2013)