Experience

Peterhouse Group of Schools, Zimbabwe

• Zimbabwe
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workshop and Transport Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Main Activities :Plan Schedule, Coordinate and Control fleet of 13 buses, collecting and returning staff, school children and athletes for various commitments with safety as our highest priority. Regularly moving up to 1800 pax per day to various locations country wide. Direct and Manage Workshop Maintenance team of 19 members.We maintain the bus fleet as well as Estates equipment. Estate equipment consists of 127 units from Tractors, dam scoops, hydraulic mowers, and firefighting units etc.We maintain 24 generators ranging from 5Kva to 220Kva Volvos.Main responsibilities are : Risk and Safety management Plan cost, Determine Budget, and Manage Budget Stakeholder Management, staff, children, parents, Government Departments. Scheduling, Bus movements, Equipment Maintenance Resource Management/Team development Conflict resolution Planning, Future developmentGiving Back :  Give select students’ opportunity to work in the Workshop alongside the Team, to add in their development Run Strength and Conditioning Program with Students



RigQuip

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Mechanical Engineer

  • Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

  ASSIGNMENTS:YAVUZ ex DEEPSEA METRO 1Main Activities: SPS PLANNING AND EXECUTION ON 6TH GEN DRILLSHIP I was signed on as Mechanical Lead for the job. When the team was mobilized, Covid Lockdowns began. We were put on standby, but the job was eventually cancelled. ASSIGNMENTS:YAVUZ ex DEEPSEA METRO 1Main Activities: SPS PLANNING AND EXECUTION ON 6TH GEN DRILLSHIP I was signed on as Mechanical Lead for the job. When the team was mobilized, Covid Lockdowns began. We were put on standby, but the job was eventually cancelled.



IMVELO SAFARI

• CANYONING MANAGER

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2019

  Main Activities:This Project was to develop a new tourist attraction in Victoria Fall, Zimbabwe, in the previously inaccessible Dibu Dibu Gorge, a tributary to the Zambezi River. This canyon averaged 15m wide and descended 160m deep.Tourist were to hike, abseil, zipline and climb into and out of the Canyon.I was to design, construct and install all structural and safety equipment needed. This included Climbing Hardware, Platforms, Rockfall Protection.I developed the procedure to take up to 12 clients safely through the attraction.This project was successfully completed. Main responsibilities were: Plan Scope, Collect Requirement, and Manage Budget Risk and Safety management Stakeholder Management, Work crew, Local Community, Tourists, Marketing Team Resource Management/Team developmentGiving Back  Train people from the local community to assist with guiding and upkeep of project during Operation.  Collect information and monitor to protect animal, bird and plant life.



Flo Petroleum

• Construction Site Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  Main Activities:This Project was to develop Fuel distribution sites across the country.Main objective was to upgrade existing site to Government Health and Safety Standard, as well as develop a new ‘modern look’ for all these sites. There were 24 sites for development.I dealt with Steel Fabrication and Structural engineering mostly. Stairways, walkways, Steel Bulk Storage tanks and pipe work. Paint finishing, some wet work, and concrete structures. This project was successful completed. Main responsibilities were: Carry out project work defined by the Program and Upper management. Risk and Safety management Manage Quality of the work by Contractors.



NOV

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Mechanical Installation and commissioning Engineer

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2017

  Main Activities:I was signed on as an Installation and Commissioning Engineer, Based out of Singapore. I worked in Jurong, Kfels, and Sembcorp Shipyards. At times accompanying project to the Client Concession Area where they would begin Operation to assist with hand over.I was promoted to Mechanical Lead in 2012 and enjoyed the challenge of taking on more responsibility and be more Integrated in NOV.I worked on 3 main classes of rigs Super A Class Jack Up RigSuper B Class Jack Up RigSemi-Submersible Drilling RigMain Responsibilities were: Troubleshooting on Hydraulic and Mechanical NOV Equipment, which include: Hydraracker III & IV, TDX1250,TDS 8 & 1000, Riser Catwalk, Pipe Catwalk, 800K Drill String Compensator, 200K Riser Tensioner, Iron Roughneck, BOP, BOP Crane, Hydratongs, ELEVATED BACK UP TONGS, Drawworks 2040-UDBE & AHD1400, Winches (5TON/10TON / 15TON), Maintenance Baskets, Manriders, 14-P-200 Mud Pumps, Knuckle Boom / Lattis Boom Cranes.  AMCLYD Mooring System – Diamond Offshore, Ocean Apex – Installation Forman Liaising with Customers, Colleagues, and other NOV Facilities. Reading and Interpreting Engineering Drawings, Hydraulic Schematics and Flow Diagrams. Reporting and updating relevant Documentation. EG, Survey Report, Parts List and Service Logs.  Carrying out all duties safely Complying with all Safety Procedures and Requirements in the workplace. Being conscious and reporting any potential Hazards to the HSE Manager.  Leading and supporting a team of Expatriate and Local Mechanics in Installation and Commission of NOV Products in a timely manner with no punches.ASSIGNMENTS:B329 – ENSCO 120B330 – ENSCO 121B346 – ENSCO 122B369 – ENSCO 123B326 – TRANSOCEAN SIAM DRILLERB327 – TRANSOCEAN ANDAMANB335 – TRANSOCEAN AO THAIB352 – CLEAR WATERB364 – BORR DRILLING SAGAB365 – BORR DRILLING SKALDB378 – HAKURYU 15B371 - FECON 1B354 – CANTARELL1B356 – CANTARELL 3B360 – PARAISOOCEAN APEX – DIAMOND OFFSHORESAUDI ARAMCO



TRICOR Freight

• Owner/Managing Director

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2010

  Main Activities:I invested in myself by importing Freightliner haulage trucks and built a Transport company. These were very Economically challenging times in our country, Zimbabwe, as we had inflation rates in the 1000s of %, shortages of all kinds, and political unrest. I learnt what it means to work through challenges when there doesn’t seem to be answers available. Realizing my passion for Offshore was greater, I eventual sold my company to a bigger company and resumed my Offshore Career. This was challenging, yet successful endeavor. Main Responsibilities were: Develop Company Charter Risk and Safety management Plan cost, Determine Budget, and Manage Budget Stakeholder Management, Clients, Government Departments. Scheduling, Haulage, Equipment Maintenance Resource Management/Team development Economic challenge Resolution Planning, Future development



SMIT Salvage

• Netherlands
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Diver

  • Apr 2000 - Mar 2007

  Main Activities:Since I saw a brochure of an Offshore Diver at the age 14 years old, my dream was to work in the Offshore Industry. I left Collage and Trained in Fort William, Scotland as a Commercial Diver and began my journey. I worked for various companies as a Contractor on Projects to completion.SUPERIOR OFFSHORE (U.S.A.) Oil Field Subsea Service and Maintenance of Pipelines, Production Platforms, BOPsSUFFOLK PETROLEUM SERVICES LIMITED (NIGERIA) Oil Field Subsea Service and Maintenance of Pipelines, Production Platforms, BOPsSMIT SALVAGE (U.S.A.)  Oil Rig Salvage - OCEAN WARWICK, ADRIATIC VII’ SUBTECH DIVING AND MARINE (SOUTH AFRICA)  Vessel Salvage - ‘EUGENEO’, ‘KIPEROSA’MASTERTECH DIVING SERVICES (SINGAPORE)  Laying Offshore Fiber Optic Cables.Main Responsibilities were: Diver, Rigger, Mechanic, Deck Hand Being a Team Player - As Part of a team often conducting High Risk Operations, it was important to build Trust, Confidence and Excellent Communication between us and work together. Understanding Multi Cultural work environment was extremely important.  Do whatever necessary to achieve our objective Safely.