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Robert Muchete

Bells Hill,UK

Summary

Self driven and diligent licensed journeyman class one electrician with more than 24 years experience providing high quality diagnosis, installation and maintenance of mining, commercial and domestic electrical installations. Committed to project quality, customer satisfaction, and teamwork. Extensive knowledge of electrical system design, construction, maintenance, and code guidelines. Strong command of safety procedures and emergency response protocol. Follows directions and learns quickly. Passionate about training and mentoring others.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Linesman

Morrison Energy Services
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintenance and rehabilitation of 400kV transmission lines
  • General rigging
  • Earthing and de-earthing dead conductors as per earthing schemes and procedures
  • Operation of stringing and rigging equipment
  • Working with teams to coordinate workflows and reduce safety hazards.
  • Follow company policies, procedures , rules and guidance and to eliminate or reduce hazards and ensure a safe working environment
  • Any other duties assigned by superiors

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR

EVARITI ELECTRICO LIMITED
MOZAMBIQUE
02.2015 - 03.2024
  • Managing maintenance programs in substation and transformer maintenance, medium voltage switching, HV, MV and LV cable jointing and terminations, transmission line construction and maintenance, transformer and motor rewinding and mechanical overhaul
  • Trouble shooting electrical complex problems and develop effective solutions
  • Planning and directing the work of workers, maintaining records related to work performance for evaluation
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawing instructions and related technical materials
  • Carrying out feasibility studies for new technical development
  • Budgeting and estimating timescales
  • Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements
  • Proposals, Expression of interests and tendering
  • Overseeing technicians and craftspeople
  • Management of multi-disciplinary projects from inception to close out
  • Ensuring projects meet safety regulations
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with those contacted in the course of project such as customers, project managers, inspectors and other related project overseers.
  • Worked with teams to coordinate workflows and reduce safety hazards.

Maintenance Officer

Innovative Real Estate Pvt Limited
Zimbabwe, Harare
01.2004 - 12.2014
  • Routine service / maintenance on electrical installations
  • Supervision of plumbers, painters and builders on projects.

Elevator Technician

OTIS ELEVATORS Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, Harare
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Routine service / maintenance on elevators, hoists, and escalators
  • Repairs on Micro Processor Controlled & Analogue controlled elevators
  • General housekeeping of machine rooms, shafts, & workshop area
  • Assisting in the preparation and carrying of Mandatory Government inspections
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Trainee Electrician

National Railways of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, Harare
05.1997 - 04.1998
  • Electrical installations
  • Electrical Repairs & maintenance on Diesel Engine Locomotives
  • HT substation switch gear maintenance
  • DC & AC motor control circuits diagnosis
  • DC motors mechanical overhaul and electrical rewinding.

Education

Skills

  • Panel wiring, upgrades and rehabilitation
  • 400kV transmission pylon and line construction
  • Up to 45MVA Transformer installation and maintenance
  • Electrical health and safety compliance
  • Good time management
  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Schematics interpretation
  • Mechanical concepts knowledge
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Training and development
  • Leadership and decision-making
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Risk Assessments
  • Working at heights



Accomplishments

  • Successfully setting up and implementation of anti-vandalism mechanism on electrical infrastructure at VALE Mozambique.
  • Successfully reduced energy consumption costs at Vale and improved the illumination levels in key warehouses, workshops, and open areas at Vale.
  • Successfully accomplished the extension and rehabilitation of 220/110/66/33kv substations at Chibata, Chimoio, Matambo, Tete, and Tete town substations.
  • Matambo - Tete substation - substitution of underground XLPE cable by overhead double circuit line of 33kV and 66kV, supported by tubular monopole towers - Tower erection and stringing, substation rehabilitation including protection, control and power cable terminations.
  • Matambo - Vale mine - Construction of double circuit, 66kV line supported by tubular - monopole towers and lattice towers on river crossing.
  • Matambo - Vale Mine - Reconstruction of part of a 220kV double circuit line. Lattice Tower erection and stringing. Routine maintenance and repairs of the 220kV line.
  • Matambo - Chibata Substation - Rehabilitation of vandalized 110kV line lattice towers, Rehabilitation of substation including termination of protection, control and power cables.
  • Nacala - Chimuara Power Transmission - 400kV single circuit line construction. Tower erection and stringing.
  • Maputo - Chibuto Power transmission - 400kV single circuit lattice tower erection.

Languages

English
Portuguese

Personal Information

Title: Electrician / Linesman

Custom

  • Master Technician at Otis Elevators - 2003
  • 5 Year Service and Employee Achievement Awards at Evariti Electrico December 2020

Timeline

Linesman

Morrison Energy Services
03.2024 - Current

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR

EVARITI ELECTRICO LIMITED
02.2015 - 03.2024

Maintenance Officer

Innovative Real Estate Pvt Limited
01.2004 - 12.2014

Elevator Technician

OTIS ELEVATORS Zimbabwe
01.2000 - 12.2003

Trainee Electrician

National Railways of Zimbabwe
05.1997 - 04.1998

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