TANAKA KOTIWANI
Harare,Zimbabwe
Summary
Enthusiastic Boilermaker experienced in interpreting work orders and applying information to project needs. Promoted safety in every task while demonstrating strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to learning. Trained in welding equipment use and safety protocols.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Insights Analytics
03.2026 - Current
- Upholding Strict Safety and Compliance Standards
- Ran diagnostic tests, inspected boiler tubes, and patched structural leaks to maintain uninterrupted steam flow.
- Replace damaged pipes, valves, and water columns that regulate steam delivery to the conditioning cylinders.
- Shaped and welded heavy metal plates for repair and construction of storage silos and blending bins that house processed tobacco for cigarette-making and packaging.
- Performed MIG welding on components to improve durability and overall performance.
Boilermaker
Mimosa Mine ( Boltrec Engineering)
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Earthmoving Machinery Repairs specializing in heavy-duty welding and fabrication.
- Earthmoving equipment repairs with a strong focus on quality, performance, and long-term reliability.
- Executed platinum plant expansion project to improve operational efficiency.
- Participated in monthly Shutdowns to maintain equipment reliability and performance.
- Conducted weekly maintenance checks at plant to support operational reliability. to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinated organization and stocking of spare parts for Shutdowns to facilitate timely repairs.
Boilermaker (Gold plant installation project )
RIO ZIM (Cam & Motor Mine )
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Fabricated and installed conveyor girders and belts to support efficient material transport.
- Created leach tanks by rolling plates and assembling components to enhance material processing.
- Installation of vibro- feeders
- Executed the installation of vibro-feeders for optimal operational flow.
- Produced steel pipes with precise angle bends and flange assemblies for structural integrity.
- Fabricated beams, columns, pull-ins, and other structural steel members, and erected industrial sheds to enhance facility infrastructure.
- Constructed and erected industrial sheds by fabricating beams, columns, pull-ins, and other structural steel components.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CERTIFICATE III IN METAL FABRICATION
ATTC
PERTH, AUSTRALIA Skills
- Metal fabrication
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Safety Trainer
- Emergency Response
- Team Leader
- Structural fabrication
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Pipeline installation
- Material handling
- Spare parts management
- Preventive maintenance
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Tank assembly
- Parts and components fabrication
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Installation and inspection
- Structural steelwork
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1995-10-09
Projects
Date of Birth: 1995-10-09
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Intermediate
Timeline
Boilermaker
Insights Analytics
03.2026 - Current
Boilermaker
Mimosa Mine ( Boltrec Engineering)
09.2021 - 10.2025
Boilermaker (Gold plant installation project )
RIO ZIM (Cam & Motor Mine )
05.2016 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - CERTIFICATE III IN METAL FABRICATION
ATTC