Salimoni Suka Matea

Experience

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  United Engineer Limited

  Dec 1986 - Jan 1991

  Trade Apprentice in Fitting & Machining

  Trade Apprentice is a trade craftsman program that involves theoretical training (Fitting & Machining trade course) for about two (2) years and practical attachment program for the remaining of 2 1/2 years that covers the following:1. Machining on the lathe; parallel turning, screw cutting, boring, facing, knurling, etc...2. Machining on the Milling machine; keyway & key cutting, gear cutting, slotting, etc...3. Machining on the shaper; keyway & key cutting, surfacing machining, etc...4. Drilling works on Radial drilling machines5. Blacksmith works; various types of heat treatment6. Structural works; welding, brazing, etc...7. Fitting works; pump maintenance, gearbox, diesel & petrol engine maintenance, etc... Show less

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  Mobil Oil (Aust) Limited

  Dec 1991 - Jan 1993

  Mechanical Fitter

  Reports to the Mechanical workshop foreman. Involved in the following responsibilities:1. Servicing of bowser piston meters2. Servicing of centrifugal pumps3. Servicing of bowser pump nozzles4. Servicing of grease pumps5. Servicing of bowser vane pumps6. Off-loading of cargo from fuel tankers 7. Re-fueling of boats/shipsAlso involve in fire fighting practices for the plant.

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  Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited

  Feb 1993 - Jan 1999

  The Power House fitter reports to the Fitting Workshop foreman and is responsible for the Maintenance and nurturing of the following plants:1. 12 MW Peter Brotherhood TG set and accessories2. 5 MW Shin Nippon TG set an accessories3. 2 x 90 cfm Ingesol-Rand screw compressors4. 1 x 150 cfm Broomwade piston compressor5. 2 x 550 KVA diesel generatorsAssists the fitting workshop crew in the maintenance of Mill turbines and associated gearboxes, pumps and other equipment in the factory. Show less Technician Apprentice - Mechanical undertakes a training program which includes theoretical (3 yr Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course) and Practical training in the Mechanical field on all stations of the Sugars Mill. Practical work involves:1. Dismantling and servicing of all types of pumps; reciprocating, centrifugal, piston, lobe, etc...2. Dismantling and servicing of Mill turbines and compressors3. Dismantling and servicing of Gearboxes and drives4. Machining works on Lathe, Milling machines, Shapers, Planner, etc...5. Repair works to the conveyors6. Repair works to cooling water towers Show less

  • Power House (turbine) Fitter

    Mar 1998 - Jan 1999

  • Technician Apprentice - Mechanical

    Feb 1993 - Mar 1998
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  Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited

  May 1999 - Aug 2016

  Team Leader Engineering reports direct to the Chief Engineer. He is also the assistant to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the following:1. Prepares Maintenance and Operations budget for the Factory2. Plans and executes preventative and breakdown maintenance3. Oversees operations to ensure KPI's are achieved4. Manages the services team which includes the Fitting, Machining, Plumbing, Welding, Carpentry & Rigging workshops5. Provides basic and On-the-job training to tradesmen and mentoring to Apprentices Has over 40 personnel reporting to him. Show less Team Leader Engineering reports direct to the Chief Engineer. He is also the assistant to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the following:1. Prepares Maintenance and Operations budget for the Factory2. Plans and executes preventative and breakdown maintenance3. Oversees operations to ensure KPI's are achieved4. Manages the services team which includes the Fitting, Machining, Plumbing, Welding, Carpentry & Rigging workshops5. Provides basic and On-the-job training to tradesmen and mentoring to Apprentices Has over 30 personnel reporting to him. Show less The Plant Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer of the Sugar Mill. He is in-charge of a particular section of the Sugar Factory. A section would include two or more stations in a particular Sugar Factory with his budget responsibility ranging from $300,000 - $900,000. He is also responsible for drawing up the Maintenance budget for the section and execution of maintenance during the off-season. He is also responsible for the preventative maintenance during the crushing season to ensure that the station KPI's are achieved. Major plants include:a. 200tph 33bar JT Boilerb. 10 MW Peter Brotherhood TG setc. 4 MW Shin Nippon TG setd. 300 tph 4 set evaporator vesselse. 4 x 70 tons Pan vesselsf. 1 x 300 tph continuous vacuum Pang. 4 x 300 tph Millsh. 5 x bagasse conveyors (different sizes and lengths)Has about 12 - 18 personnel reporting to him. Show less The Shift Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer during Operations and to the Plant Engineer during the off-season (Maintenance season). During the crushing season, he is in charge of the whole factory operations for the period of his 8 hours of shift ensuring that the operations team are doing their part to achieve the Operational KPI's. Has about 50 personnel reporting to him during operations.In the maintenance season, he reports to the Plant Engineer and would be responsible for the carrying out of through maintenance according to plan of the particular station. Also responsible of working within the allocated budget of the station for that period. Will have about 10 - 15 personnel reporting to him in the off-season (Maintenance season). Show less The Boiler Engineer reports to the Shift Engineer in the crushing season as well as the off-season (Maintenance season). His responsibility includes the consistent supply of energy to meet the Factory demand at all times during operations. Major plants under his responsibility during operations include:a. 200tph 33bar JT Boilerb. 45 tph 17 bar Thompson Boilerc. 10 MW Peter Brotherhood TG setd. 4 MW Shin Nippon TG sete. Bagasse conveyor system (5 x bagasse conveyors)In the Maintenance season, he reports to the Shift Engineer and ensures that maintenance proper for the particular station is achieved within the budget produced. Show less

  • Team Leader Engineering

    Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Team Leader Engineering

    Oct 2012 - Nov 2015

  • Team Leader Maintenance

    Nov 2007 - Oct 2012

  • Plant Engineer

    Aug 2003 - Nov 2007

  • Shift Engineer

    Apr 2001 - Aug 2003

  • Boiler Engineer

    Aug 2000 - Apr 2001

  • Cadet Engineer

    May 1999 - Aug 2000
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  Nabou Green Energy limited

  Aug 2016 - now

  Plant Manager

  The Plant Manager reports to The Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for the overall Operations of the plant to achieve the KPI's set. Oversees that the following are met:1. Annual budgets2. Preventative and Annual maintenance are executed well3. Operational parameters are attained4. Personnel and Environmental health are safe and all issues are resolved 5. A cordial relation between the Fuel suppliers, Energy buyers, Land owning unit and Nabou Green Energy Limited is maintained at all times. Show less