Byron Matawo
Farley,Australia
Summary
I'm looking for full-time work in the role of Maintenance Technician /Electrician in the engineering industry.
l have working rights granted on Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491.l am a hard working,motivated individual with excellent planning skills & ability to establish professional growth while being innovative & resourceful. l can communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and will be an asset to any employer who respects responsibility.l would prefer to work in a company that others goals and attain results.l enjoy working as part of a team or individually to deliver and maintain a high standard of productive outcome.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Electrician
Thomas Foods International
Tamworth, Australia
09.2023 - Current
- Carrying out preventative maintenance, routine inspections on all production plant equipment.
Service Technician/Electrician
Northam Platinum Mine (Booysendal North)
Lydenburg, South Africa
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for practical training and delegation of duties to apprentices.
- Providing support to Electrical Supervisors and team members.
- Attending to breakdowns in a timely manner, identifying the cause of the breakdowns with a view to eliminate the cause.
- Reading and interpreting electrical, electronic circuit blue prints, diagrams and schematics.
- Carry out all electrical installations and repairs in accordance with the company safety management systems and industry code.
- Install, wire and configure faulty VSDs ie Allen Bradley.
- Work on conveyor belt circuits, opto sensors, proximity switches, resetting SCADA system, VSDs if the belt overloads.
- Carry out tests, troubleshooting, on different types of 3 phase motors.
Maintenance Technician
American Mototolo Platinum Mine
Lydenburg, South Africa
11.2011 - 02.2022
- Reported to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Carried out statutory checks and inspections on all underground Sandvik mobile machines.
- Participated in safety talks and toolbox meetings.
- Supervised & trained semi skilled artisans, apprentices and assistants.
- Completed job cards & maintenance works orders.
- Carried out lockout & tag out procedures.
- Assisted diesel mechanics in troubleshooting on drill rigs ie electrohydraulic related faults.
- Attended to drill rig electrical breakdowns to reduce downtime.
- Responsible for planned maintenance work & scheduled repairs on all Sandvik underground trackless mobile machines ie Drill Rigs;DD210L,DD211L & Axera 126L.
- Sandvik Mining & Rock Tools; Site:Anglo
Maintenance Electrician
BHP Billiton Douglas Colliery Mine
Witbank, South Africa
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Carried out maintenance work on both inland, overland conveyor belts & their associated switchgear.
- Carried out planned maintenance on overhead cranes.
- Ensured high housekeeping in the Electrical workshop & Plant Substations.
- Responded to electrical breakdowns in the plant to reduce downtime.
- Installed and maintained lighting transformers, mini substations & Power transformers of up to 1MVA.
- Maintained variable frequency drives & soft starters ie Cutler Hammer, Allen Bradley and Siemens.
- Installed electric motors both 3 phase and single phase.
- Cable laying, splicing and termination of both HT & LT cables.
- Led fellow workmates on health and safety awareness, creating an accident free environment.
- Maintained Coal Stacker & Reclaimer hydraulic power packs.
- Fault finding & rectification on all Plant machinery, plant lighting & its electrical associated control systems.
Plant Electrician
PG ZimBoard
Mutare, Zimbabwe
07.2002 - 12.2004
- Carried out maintenance work on various machineshop machines ie lathe, pedestal grinders, milling machines.
- Maintained overhead cranes in the Electrical & Mechanical workshops.
- Fault finding & diagnosis on electrical breakdowns in the Plant.
Education
GCE O-Level -
Mutare Boys High School
Mutare, ZimbabweNational Certificate - Electrical Power Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
Mutare, ZimbabweTrade Test Certificate - Journey man Qualification Class One Electrician
Mutare Polytechnic
Mutare, ZimbabweTechnician Diploma - Electrical Engineering (T4)
City & Guilds of London Institute, UK
Mutare, ZimbabweDiploma - Electrical Power Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
Mutare, ZimbabweSkills
- Use electrical instruments
- Mega ohmmeter for IR tests
- Digital multimeter
- Run cables
- Terminate cables
- Lay cables
- Splice cables
- Cable management
- Read electrical schematic diagrams
- Interpret electrical problems
- Troubleshoot circuit diagrams
- Service electric motors
- Work on extra low voltages
- AC and DC
- Use hand power tools
Accomplishments
- Unrestricted Electrical licence NSW [2024]
- Cert 3 in Electrotechnology Electrician [2024]
- High Voltage Switching Ticket [2026]
- LVR/CPR Certification [2026]
- Certificate of Proficiency NSW [2026]
- Low Voltage Electrical Training Course [2025]
- White Card [2023]
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoy going to the gym.
- Meeting & socialising with new people.
- Watching the news.
- Reading motivational books & daily newspaper.
References
- Leo V Baldo, Reliability Leader, Thomas Foods International, Tamworth, Australia, 0466031140, leo.baldo@thomasfoods.com
- Richmond Mauwa Daniel Mhlanga, Electrician, Redpath Mining, Australia, 0414051445, maurich2002@yahoo.com
- Daniel Mhlanga, HD Diesel Mechanic, Barminco Duketon South Shaft, Australia, 0447629802, d.mhlanga@yahoo.com
Timeline
Maintenance Electrician
Thomas Foods International
09.2023 - Current
Service Technician/Electrician
Northam Platinum Mine (Booysendal North)
02.2022 - 03.2023
Maintenance Technician
American Mototolo Platinum Mine
11.2011 - 02.2022
Maintenance Electrician
BHP Billiton Douglas Colliery Mine
02.2009 - 05.2011
Plant Electrician
PG ZimBoard
07.2002 - 12.2004
GCE O-Level -
Mutare Boys High School
National Certificate - Electrical Power Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
Trade Test Certificate - Journey man Qualification Class One Electrician
Mutare Polytechnic
Technician Diploma - Electrical Engineering (T4)
City & Guilds of London Institute, UK
Diploma - Electrical Power Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic