Tafara Ganyekanye
Kariba
Summary
Self-driven Electrical Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the Electrical Power Engineering (majoring in transmission network); adept at working in fast-paced Engineering Networks related to current and new products, performance testing, documentation, and data analysis. Detail-oriented and resourceful in spearheading, organizing and completing projects; ability to multitask effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution Company
Kariba
07.2022 - Current
- As a Local Senior Official at the maintenance center I implemented planning and execution of routine and statutory preventive maintenance on the transmission network.
- Involved in fault diagnostic and remedial maintenance activities on the transmission network.
- Monitored system performance and conducted routine checks on the transmission network, performed operations on the transmission network, and maintained 24-hour standby duty as a Maintenance Engineer at Kariba 330kv substation.
- Participating in tender adjudications and procurement activities.
- Managed Substations and Lines stock materials while carrying out administration and financial functions at the center.
- Ensuring that safety standards are adhered to at all times and implementing risk control measures, Supervising line and substation teams and ensuring that set targets are achieved and performing Human Resources Management of subordinates staff.
Principal Electrical Technician
ZETDC
Mutare
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed maintenance planning and scheduling to minimize idle time for technicians, electricians, and substation assistants.
- Maximized efficient use of work time, material, and equipment while maintaining operating equipment at a responsive level to system operations' requirements for delivery schedule and quality.
- I was a very good planner, I determined the job content-predict the maintenance load using effective forecasting techniques.
- Implemented productive strategies by establishing task sequences and defining best practices.
- Successfully prioritized tasks. Implemented strategies resulting in 100% maintenance attainment at Orange Grove Bulky Supply Point. Recognized with RIAT National awards in 2016.
- Hands-on tooling, mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting skills. Exceptional critical thinking skills and adept in risk management.
- Positive attitude, can-do approach, and willingness to roll up your sleeves
- Technical Skills: Had the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Decision Quality: Made good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement. Most of my solutions and suggestions turnout to be correct and accurate when judged overtime. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
Electrical Transmission Technician
ZETDC
Mutare
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Carried out maintenance, operations and control duties at the Bulk Supply point.
- This included routine switching procedures that is making electrical plant dead, isolations, earthing and screening for work on HV plant and equipment both on National Grid and Sub-transmission network.
- Orange grove 330 KV S/S had Air blast circuit breakers so I participated in changing these CBs to SF6 CBs.
- Performed capacity expansion at Bulk Supply point through installation of 90 MVA Transformer, including transformer bay equipment (CBs, Isolators, CTs, CVTs) and auxiliary transformer on tertiary winding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe08-2018
High School Diploma -
Mutare Polytechnic College
Mutare, Zimbabwe12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering
Mutare Poly Technical College
Mutare, Zimbabwe12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
City & Guilds of London
Harare, Zimbabwe07-2013
Skills
- Transformer, Circuit breaker, Isolator, CT and CVT Maintenance at 420kv; 330kv; 132kv; 88kv; 66kv; 33kv; 11kv and 400v
- Thermography inspection report management
- Air Compressor Maintenance for 330kv Air-blast circuit breakers
- Heating Systems
- Condition Monitoring: Oil sampling techniques from various transformers and good interpretation of Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) reports Making necessary steps thereof on plant and equipment
- Switching Operations (SAP 132kv & 330kv), Senior Authorized Person, on 24-hour standby
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Healthy and Safety (Team leader)
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best Student Award Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Power Engineering, 2017
Certification
- Engineer Member (Institution of Engineering Technology) IET, UK, 2021
- Professional Engineer (Engineering Council of Zimbabwe) ECZ, 2024
- Engineer (Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers ) ZIE, 2024
- Professional Technologist (ECZ), 2020
- Technologist (Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers) ZIE, 2018
- Professional Technician (ECZ), 2016
- Technician (ZIE), 2016
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution Company
07.2022 - Current
Principal Electrical Technician
ZETDC
07.2018 - 06.2022
Electrical Transmission Technician
ZETDC
08.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
National University of Science And Technology
High School Diploma -
Mutare Polytechnic College
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Power Engineering
Mutare Poly Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
City & Guilds of London
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