Bafana Elvis Msebele
@bafanaelvismsebele
Experienced mechanical engineer specializing in CAD, maintenance, and condition monitoring.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in CAD, mechanical maintenance, condition-based monitoring, and project execution across sugar milling, power generation, steel and mining sectors. I have delivered installations and commissioning work on distillation, furnaces, boilers and conveyor systems while using CMMS tools and industry standards such as ASME and ISO.
I excel at troubleshooting, team leadership, vendor coordination and training operators, and I consistently complete projects on time and to quality standards. My hands-on experience spans design (SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360), precision measurement and plant maintenance practices, enabling me to drive efficiency and reliability in industrial environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mechanical Engineer
Green Fuel Pvt Ltd
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Maintained and optimized mechanical equipment across sugar milling, power generation and ethanol production; executed projects, led distillation and conveyor installations, and used CBM to schedule maintenance, improving uptime and project delivery.
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Mineroads Pvt Ltd
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 (6 months)
Supervised daily equipment maintenance and teams in open cast mining operations, improving equipment availability through proactive maintenance and team coordination.
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Taihao Pvt Ltd
Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (5 months)
Coordinated installation of new high-carbon ferrochrome furnaces and boiler equipment, interpreted CAD drawings and supported production ramp-up to increase throughput.
Engineering Trainee
Zimbabwe Zhongxin Electrical Energy
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)
Assisted maintenance and overhaul work at a 50 MW thermal power station, supporting boiler, turbine and steam/water pipeline troubleshooting and routine maintenance tasks.
Intern
Angang Steel Co Ltd
Sep 2016 - Nov 2016 (2 months)
Gained hands-on experience in coking plant and steel production processes, supporting furnace operations and plant procedures during an industrial internship.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Science and Technology Liaoning
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2013 - 2018
Completed a Mechanical Engineering program focusing on core mechanical engineering principles and practical applications.
Plumtree School
Advanced Level and Ordinary Level, Secondary Education
2007 - 2012
Completed Advanced Level and Ordinary Level secondary education with a focus on subjects preparing for tertiary engineering studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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