Lawrence Z Mumba
Campbelltown
Summary
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical and Instumantation Technician
Eilbeck Cranes
02.2023 - Current
- Building and assembling of single girders and dual girder cranes
- Installation of distance and safety protection sensors
- installation of load monitoring and management devices
- Optimized crane performance by conducting load tests and adjusting configurations as needed.
- Assisted colleagues with technical challenges they faced, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing.
- Assisted in the successful completion of construction projects by providing expert crane operation support.
- Ensured safe working conditions with thorough inspections of cranes, rigging, and associated equipment.
- Building and Commissioning of Electrical Panels for Crane Control
- Managed inventory of spare parts, tools, and materials needed for crane repair work to minimize delays in servicing equipment.
Electrical Technician
Greenfuel Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 11.2022
- 33KV Switching and Switchgear Maintenance
- HV an MV Electrical Motor Installation and Maintenance
- Plant Monitoring
- HV XLPE cable Termination
- Motor Control Centre Installation and Maintenance
- Offcrop work in plant sections (Milling, Fermentation, Boiler and Evaporation)
- Inspecting, maintaining and installing of flow, temperature, pressure, level measurement and control systems (VEGA, Yokogawa and E+H)
- Installing, programming and maintaining of PLCs (Schneider: InTouch & Unity Pro XL; and Siemens: TIA portal V17)
- Installing, configuring and programming of AC/DC frequency drives (ABB)
- Maintaining and installing of High Voltage equipment
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- HV Transformers and Thermal Power Generator Maintenance
- Assisted in new equipment installations, guaranteeing proper setup and optimal performance.
- Field Instrumentation and Control Cables Installation
- Improved system reliability by implementing preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.
- Running of Communication Cables and Termination
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
Apprentice Electrical Power
Zimbabwe Power Company KARIBA( Hydro PowerStation)
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Planned and scheduled and preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation plant and equipment to reduce production downtime, spares costs and time on serious breakdowns (Milling, Fermentation, Boiler and Evaporation)
- Inspecting, maintaining and installing of flow, temperature, pressure, level measurement and control systems (VEGA, Yokogawa, FETRON and E+H)
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Installing and maintaining of 18 MW Turbo Alternator vibration monitoring systems (Bently Nevada)
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Installing, configuring and programming of AC/DC frequency drives (SMC Flex and Power Flex)
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- HV Shunt Reactors Maintenance
- MV Motor Pump Maintenance
- RTU Oil Change and Maintenance
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.
- Acquired new certifications that expanded range of tasks I could perform independently.
- 250MW Generator Maintenance
- HV Transformers Installation and Maintenance
- HV Switchgear and Switchboard Maintenance
- DCS Instrumentation Maintenance
Education
Certificate III in Electrical Technology - Electrical Engineering
Frontier Institute of Technology
Sydney, NSW01-2024
National Diploma - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe01-2020
NATIONALCERTYIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - Electrical Engineering
Harare Polytechnic
Harare,Zimbabwe01-2017
Skills
- Crane Service maintenance and operation
- Electrical maintenance, both breakdown and Preventative
- Load testing
- Safety inspections
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Optic Fibre Slicing
- XLPE Termination
- Communication Cable Installation
- Maintenance and repairs of Instrumentation, Communication and Power Systems Equipment
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- NSW Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Languages
SHONA
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Dutch
Elementary
Timeline
Electrical and Instumantation Technician
Eilbeck Cranes
02.2023 - Current
Electrical Technician
Greenfuel Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 11.2022
Apprentice Electrical Power
Zimbabwe Power Company KARIBA( Hydro PowerStation)
03.2016 - 11.2020
Certificate III in Electrical Technology - Electrical Engineering
Frontier Institute of Technology
National Diploma - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Harare Polytechnic
NATIONALCERTYIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - Electrical Engineering
Harare Polytechnic
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