Allende Mpilwenhle Tshuma
1/12 Elizabeth Street, Woodend, Ipswich,QLD
Summary
Results-driven Electrical Technician with extensive experience at JBS Australia Pty Ltd, specializing in industrial automation and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through preventative maintenance and root cause analysis. Adept at commissioning systems while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, demonstrating strong attention to detail in all projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintnance Electrician
JBS Australia Pty Ltd
Dinmore, QLD
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered technical support to production personnel, ensuring efficient operations.
- Conducted daily pre-production start-up activities for seamless workflow.
- Performed preventative maintenance on plant machinery to enhance reliability.
- Troubleshot issues using AB5K PLC and Ignition software, minimizing downtime.
- Maintained Schneider and Allen Bradley drives for optimal performance.
- Serviced conveyor belt systems to ensure smooth material handling.
Project Electrician
K.P.I Group Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Installing and wiring Siemens variable speed drives.
- Examining blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operations.
- Wiring, dampers, velocity sensors, temperature & humidity sensors on air handling units.
- Using electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults.
- Repairing and replacing faulty wiring and defective parts.
- Positioning and installing electrical switch boards.
- Connecting electrical systems to power supplies.
- Installing, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
Electrical Technician
Shemax Locomotion Pty Ltd
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Engineering and planned maintenance work and drive activities to improve safety, cost, capacity, and quality of asset management systems.
- Wiring programmable logic controllers programming (PLCs).
- Assembling, troubleshooting and commissioning Locomotive DC Drives.
- Locomotive troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Locomotive battery charger troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Interpreting electrical circuits, drawings and schematic diagrams.
- General machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Design and modification of electrical circuits.
- Maintenance of low voltage motors and controls.
Electrical Technician
Greenleaf Alternative Solutions Pty Ltd
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Installed and configured CCTV IP systems to enhance security measures.
- Implemented KNX automation systems for improved building management efficiency.
- Installed photovoltaic solar systems, contributing to renewable energy initiatives.
- Set up Internet access points to ensure reliable connectivity.
- Configured alarm systems to bolster safety protocols.
Electrician
Golfields of Shamva Pvt Ltd
Shamva, Zimbabwe
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Installed, tested, and commissioned electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
- Repaired locomotive DC drives and battery chargers to ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitored and repaired existing electrical systems including pumps, hoists, and fans.
- Maintained underground bell systems to ensure reliable communication.
- Managed underground lighting and factory illumination for optimal visibility.
- Adhered to workplace safety guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted in designing preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for improved reliability.
Electrician
Shepco Industrial Supplies Pvt Ltd
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Completed installation and maintenance of low and high voltage DC motors.
- Installed AC and DC drives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Executed maintenance on DC drives to ensure optimal performance.
- Wired solenoid coils and interfaced with hydraulic directional control valves.
- Maintained circuits for AC motor starters, including direct on-line and star-delta configurations.
- Troubleshot and repaired cap lamps to maintain functionality.
Electrician
General Beltings Pvt Ltd
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Executed installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Maintained hydraulic-operated presses to ensure optimal performance.
- Installed and serviced AC and DC drives for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Conducted maintenance on electric presses to minimize downtime.
- Wired solenoid coils and integrated with hydraulic directional control valves.
- Wired and maintained circuits for AC motor starters, including direct on-line and star-delta configurations.
Education
National Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Engineering Technician
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe01.2015
National Certificate In Electrical Power Engineering -
Kwekwe Polytechnic
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe01.2011
Skills
- Industrial automation
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- Process evaluation and testing
- Attention to detail
- Commissioning and health safety
- Root cause analysis
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Maintnance Electrician
JBS Australia Pty Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Project Electrician
K.P.I Group Ltd
09.2023 - 07.2025
Electrical Technician
Shemax Locomotion Pty Ltd
02.2020 - 08.2023
Electrical Technician
Greenleaf Alternative Solutions Pty Ltd
09.2019 - 01.2020
Electrician
Golfields of Shamva Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 01.2019
Electrician
Shepco Industrial Supplies Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 07.2017
Electrician
General Beltings Pvt Ltd
07.2012 - 02.2015
National Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Engineering Technician
Bulawayo Polytechnic
National Certificate In Electrical Power Engineering -
Kwekwe Polytechnic