Antony Simbe
Boilermaker
Highlands
Summary
Experienced Boilermaker with over 10 years of hands-on expertise in the fabrication, installation, and repair of industrial and commercial components. Apprentice-trained and certified Class One tradesman, known for precision, attention to detail, and excellent multi-limb coordination. Proven track record in supervising teams, managing complex projects from blueprint to commissioning, and ensuring compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001. Proficient in operating a wide range of fabrication machinery and conducting risk assessments to maintain safe working environments. Motivated to contribute to organizational success through hard work, technical excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker-Plater (Supervisor)
ALLIANCE MEDIA ADVERTISING
01.2019 - Current
- Reading of engineering drawings for structures to be fabricated or installed.
- Managing new projects from start until commissioning stage (calculating manpower and resources required to deliver projects on time given).
- Fabrication and installation of structural work.
- Sourcing of contractors to work for us as sub-contractors.
- Quality control of work, to see if it’s in line with international standards (ISO 9001).
- Planning of repairs and preventative maintenance work of all billboards.
- Risk assessment and identifying risks associated (HIRA).
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Boilermaker Supervisor
VELSAL
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Reading of blueprints/drawings.
- Fabrication and installation of more than 1200 diameter pipes including development and fabrication of their lobster's backbends of any angle.
- Fabrication and installation of structural work.
- Fabrication and installation of pressure vessels and tanks of any diameter.
- Fabrication and joining of pressure pipes like in boilers.
- Plate working like making ducting, chutes, hoppers, reducers and tanks.
- Machine working like bending machine, rolling machine, drilling machine, guillotine, universal punching machine, profile cutting machine, plasma cutting machine and straight-line cutting machine.
- Welding like arc welding.
- Carrying out plant repairs and maintenance work plant making it available for crushing.
- Attend breakdowns and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Boilermaker Foreman
SWANDICK ENGINEERING
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Monitored OSHA compliance standards at job site.
- Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
- Managed on-site property inspections and worked to resolve issues.
- Observed all residential and commercial building codes and obtained permits when necessary.
- Reading of blueprints/drawings.
- Fabrication and installation of more than 1200 diameter pipes including development and fabrication of their lobster's backbends of any angle.
- Fabrication and installation of structural work.
- Fabrication and installation of pressure vessels and tanks of any diameter.
- Fabrication and joining of pressure pipes like in boilers.
- Plate working like making ducting, chutes, hoppers, reducers and tanks.
- Machine working like bending machine, rolling machine, drilling machine, guillotine, universal punching machine, profile cutting machine, plasma cutting machine and straight-line cutting machine.
- Welding like arc welding.
- Carrying out plant repairs and maintenance work making it available for crushing.
- Attend breakdowns and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Boilermaker Journeyman
KHANYISILE INVESTMENTS PVT LTD
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Performed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Fabrications and installation of different structures.
Boilermaker Journeyman
Tongaat Huletts Triangle Sugar
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Reading of blueprints/drawings.
- Fabrication and installation of more than 1200 diameter pipes including development and fabrication of their lobster's backbends of any angle.
- Fabrication and installation of structural work.
- Fabrication and installation of pressure vessels and tanks of any diameter.
- Fabrication and joining of pressure pipes like in boilers.
- Plate working like making ducting, chutes, hoppers, reducers and tanks.
- Machine working like bending machine, rolling machine, drilling machine, guillotine, universal punching machine, profile cutting machine, plasma cutting machine and straight-line cutting machine.
- Welding like arc welding.
- Carrying out plant repairs and maintenance work making it available for crushing.
- Attend breakdowns and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Tongaat Huletts Triangle Sugar
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Reading of blueprints/drawings.
- Fabrication and installation of more than 1200 diameter pipes including development and fabrication of their lobster's backbends of any angle.
- Fabrication and installation of structural work.
- Fabrication and installation of pressure vessels and tanks of any diameter.
- Fabrication and joining of pressure pipes like in boilers.
- Plate working like making ducting, chutes, hoppers, reducers and tanks.
- Machine working like bending machine, rolling machine, drilling machine, guillotine, universal punching machine, profile cutting machine, plasma cutting machine and straight-line cutting machine.
- Welding like arc welding.
- Carrying out plant repairs and maintenance work making it available for crushing.
- Attend breakdowns and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
Education
Fabrication Engineering - Boilermaking
Tongaat Huletts Triangle Sugar
Triangle, ZimbabweNational Certificate - Metal Fabricator
Masvingo Polytechnic
Masvingo, Zimbabwe11.2013
Ordinary Level Certificate - High School Learning
Colleen Bawn High School
Gwanda, Zimbabwe11.2008
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Arc Welding
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Written Communication
- PPE Compliance
- Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in FABRICATING ENGINEERING
- CLASS ONE in the trade of: BOILER-MAKING
- CERTIFICATE OF APPRENTICESHIP in the trade of BOILER-MAKING
References
- C, Chisare, Plate-shop Foreman, +263773842597, Tongaat Huletts Triangle
- T, Marowo, Power Plant Engineer, 033 6221 ext 2227, +263777142132, Tongaat Huletts Triangle
- F, Mukuku, HRD Manager, +263774566332, Tongaat Huletts Triangle
- P, Phosa, Fabrication Training Officer, +263778637601, Tongaat Huletts (Hippo Valley and Triangle)
- W, Mupepe, Projects Manager, +263773286725, Versals Projects Ngezi
- P, Manyeruke, Country Operations Manager, pmanyeruke.mu@alliancemedia.com, +23059882660, Alliance Media Ltd
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of fifteen staff members.
- Awarded “Employee Of The Year” after first year.
- Increased workflows by 10% in year one.
- Redesigned machine arrangements for improved efficiency. Increased production efficiency by 35% over previous arrangement.
Timeline
Boilermaker-Plater (Supervisor)
ALLIANCE MEDIA ADVERTISING
01.2019 - Current
Boilermaker Supervisor
VELSAL
08.2017 - 11.2018
Boilermaker Foreman
SWANDICK ENGINEERING
02.2017 - 05.2017
Boilermaker Journeyman
KHANYISILE INVESTMENTS PVT LTD
09.2016 - 12.2016
Boilermaker Journeyman
Tongaat Huletts Triangle Sugar
01.2016 - 05.2016
Boilermaker Apprentice
Tongaat Huletts Triangle Sugar
01.2012 - 12.2015
Fabrication Engineering - Boilermaking
Tongaat Huletts Triangle Sugar
National Certificate - Metal Fabricator
Masvingo Polytechnic
Ordinary Level Certificate - High School Learning
Colleen Bawn High School