James Rwafa
Vancouver
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Automation Engineer with over 19 years of industrial experience and expertise in PLC/SCADA programming and instrumentation. Skilled in designing, installing, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems. Actively seeking opportunities to contribute expertise to innovative projects in the water industry.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Engineer
Anaconda Systems Ltd
02.2023 - Current
- Design modifications to existing equipment to accommodate testing
- Design and installation of pilot equipment and instrumentation
- Selection and design of instrumentation activities
- Procurement of equipment, parts, and subcontractors
- Software development for data collection
- Test development and planning
- Preparation of reports, memos, and other documentation
- Running of test programs and field validation of mathematical models
- Project management.
Instrumentation and Control Lecturer
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
02.2011 - 10.2022
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and presentations, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to address the unique needs of each learner, ensuring academic success for all students.
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Group 5/Everite Building Products
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Designed, installed, and maintained instrumentation and control loops in a manufacturing plant
- Proficient in Fanuc and Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems.
- Designed and installed control systems, resulting in improved process performance and reduced downtime.
Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer
Zimchem Refiners
01.1996 - 12.2009
- Managed maintenance, installation, and design of instrumentation, telecommunication, and electrical systems
- Experienced with Delta-V DCS system.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Ziscosteel
01.1991 - 12.1995
- Improved system efficiency by installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation and control equipment.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance tasks by implementing a preventative maintenance program for all control systems.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting routine inspections of instrumentation and control systems.
- Optimized plant performance with timely troubleshooting and repair of various process instruments and controls.
- Enhanced overall system reliability by identifying potential issues through regular analysis of instrument data.
- Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate efficient scheduling of calibration activities.
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Control Engineering) - Control Engineering
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering - Electronic Engineering
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe01.2009
Higher National Diploma in Instrumentation and Control - Instrumentation And Control
Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe01.2002
National Technician Certificate in Instrumentation and Control - Instrumentation And Control
Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe01.1994
National Intermediate Technician Certificate in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe01.1992
Skills
- Proficient in PLC and SCADA programming
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Software Development Lifecycle
Certification
- Siemens PLC Intro (Siemens South Africa, Oct 2014)
- Siemens Programming 1 & WinCC Winflex (Siemens South Africa, Nov 2014)
- Siemens Programming 2 and Siemens WINCC SCADA (Siemens South Africa, Mar 2015)
- Siemens TIA Portal 1 and 2 (Siemens South Africa, Nov 2016)
Languages
English (Fluent)
Native or Bilingual
Publications
- Implementation of Iterative Learning Control on a Pneumatic Actuator, International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference (IMITEC) 2019.
- Implementation of Iterative Learning Control on a Pneumatic Actuator, MDPI journal in Actuators 2022.
Other Ceritifications
- Teaching With Technology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2018, Strategic Implementation of ICT Integration in Education
- Diversity Training, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2018, Diversity in the Workplace
Timeline
Automation Engineer
Anaconda Systems Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Instrumentation and Control Lecturer
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
02.2011 - 10.2022
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Group 5/Everite Building Products
01.2010 - 12.2010
Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer
Zimchem Refiners
01.1996 - 12.2009
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Ziscosteel
01.1991 - 12.1995
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Control Engineering) - Control Engineering
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering - Electronic Engineering
National University of Science And Technology
Higher National Diploma in Instrumentation and Control - Instrumentation And Control
Harare Polytechnic
National Technician Certificate in Instrumentation and Control - Instrumentation And Control
Harare Polytechnic
National Intermediate Technician Certificate in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic
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