Shrieber Taremba
Gweru
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Foreman with extensive experience at Barrick Kibali Gold Mine, specializing in paste backfill plant maintenance and project management. Proven track record in enhancing equipment efficiency and implementing safety protocols. Skilled in hydraulics and adept at fostering teamwork to achieve operational excellence. Committed to maintaining high standards and optimizing plant performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Backfill Plant Mechanical Foreman
Barrick Kibali Gold Mine
DRC
02.2018 - Current
- In charge of Paste backfill plant mechanical maintenance and projects
- Acting on Paste Plant Engineer
- Elaborate the annual maintenance plan and budget
- Upgrade the Vacuum Belt Filtration system
- Maintain availability of standby equipment
- Maintain the Availability of Critical Spares at 100%
- Develop procedures for high-risk tasks, baseline and issue-based risk assessments
- Anti-corrosion protection implementation for equipment
- Upgrade the paste plant critical equipment to increase the overall throughput from 190 M3/h to 200 M3/h at 77% solid
- Maintain the maintenance cost below the target
- Maintain the availability of the plant at 93%
Processing Plant Fitter
Barrick Kibali Gold Mine
DRC
10.2014 - 03.2018
- Reason For Leaving: Internal transfer
- Diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements in a gold processing plant (Crushing, Milling, Flotation, CIL and Ultra Fine Grinding sections)
- Continuously analyze equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximize operations
- Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimize production delays
- Ensure all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion and transfer skills to local personnel
Mechanical Fitter/Supervisor
Glencore Shanduka Coal
South Africa
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Reason For Leaving: Project Demobilization
- Overseeing installation of new plant machinery in a new coal washing plant, centrifuge, slurry pumps, roller crushers, filters and conveyors, teaching and enforcing safety regulations, planning, scheduling, organizing and directing work
- Cold and hot commissioning of plant equipment in a processing plant
Maintenance Fitter
BHP Middelburg Mine
South Africa
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Reason For Leaving: End of contract
- Maintenance, installations and testing of equipment and machinery in a coal processing plant {crushers, conveyors, agitators, pumps, cyclones, hydraulics and pneumatics}
- Handling operational problems, participation in safety programs, adhering to Job Safety Analysis and risk assessments at workplaces
Maintenance Fitter
Kenmare Moma Sands
Mozambique
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Reason For Leaving: End of Contract
- Responsible for expansions projects in mineral sands WET CONCENTRATED PLANT, maintenance and overhaul of heavy-duty slurry pumps, dredges, hydraulics, vibrating screens and pipework
- Installation of submersible borehole pump
Mechanical Fitter
Glencore Mutanda Copper & Cobalt mine
DRC
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Reason For Leaving: Project Demobilization
- Erection of steel structures, installation of new plant equipment and machinery in a new copper and cobalt mine {apron feeders, crushers, clear water and slurry pumps, agitators, gearboxes and conveyors}
- Commissioning installed equipment and machinery
Fitter and Turner
Zimbabwe Glass Industries
Zimbabwe
02.2008 - 09.2010
- Reason For Leaving: Career diversification
- Maintenance of plant machinery and equipment in a glass manufacturing plant {screw compressors, bucket elevators, FD and ID fans, pumps, valves, hydraulics and pneumatics}
- Machining components and measuring with precision tools
- Assisting laser alignment technicians on site
Trainee Fitter & Turner
Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company
Zimbabwe
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Reason For Leaving: Conclusion of Practical Training
- Operate machine tools in the machine shop workshop, measuring with precision tools, overhauling and maintenance of machinery in shoe manufacturing {screw and chain conveyors, sole injection machines, gearboxes and valves}
- Making and replacement of gaskets and gland packing, lubrication and bearings, compressor and pump maintenance, shaft alignment, power transmission and bench work
Education
National Certificate - Machine shop Engineering
Gweru Polytechnic
12.2007
Class one Fitting Including Machining -
12.2008
Service Training - High Density Solids Pumps
Putzmeister
12.2019
Skills
- Hydraulics expertise
- Vacuum belt filter operation
- Putzmeister pumps maintenance
- Pulsation dampers management
- Coal processing plants
- Gold processing plants
- Underground backfill processing
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Process optimization
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Basic Rigging
- Working at heights
- HIRA
- Failure root cause analysis
Accomplishments
- Increase backfill plant availability from 65% to 93%
- Maintain the availability of critical spares
- Upskilling of local personnel
References
References available upon request.
Languages
- English, First Language
- French, Intermediate (B1)
Qualifications And Training
- 12/01/19, Service Training on Putzmeister High Density Solids Pumps, Putzmeister, Aichtal-Stuttgart, Germany
- 12/01/08, Class one Fitting Including Machining, Gweru, Gweru, Zimbabwe
- 12/01/07, National Certificate, Machine shop Engineering, Gweru Polytechnic, Gweru, Zimbabwe
Timeline
Underground Backfill Plant Mechanical Foreman
Barrick Kibali Gold Mine
02.2018 - Current
Processing Plant Fitter
Barrick Kibali Gold Mine
10.2014 - 03.2018
Mechanical Fitter/Supervisor
Glencore Shanduka Coal
10.2013 - 08.2014
Maintenance Fitter
BHP Middelburg Mine
10.2012 - 09.2013
Maintenance Fitter
Kenmare Moma Sands
07.2011 - 05.2012
Mechanical Fitter
Glencore Mutanda Copper & Cobalt mine
10.2010 - 03.2011
Fitter and Turner
Zimbabwe Glass Industries
02.2008 - 09.2010
Trainee Fitter & Turner
Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company
01.2006 - 12.2006
National Certificate - Machine shop Engineering
Gweru Polytechnic
Class one Fitting Including Machining -
Service Training - High Density Solids Pumps
Putzmeister
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