Ashley Chinyamunzore

Skilled Chemical Engineer with significant experience in all elements of chemical engineering
including process computer simulation, development, equipment sizing and specification.
Combines detailed knowledge of chemistry and product design to create functional products
and manufacturing equipment. Proficient at fabricating prototypes, collecting testing data,
running statistical analysis, and redesigning as necessary. Skilled in implementing safety
procedures and product production processes. 
 

August 2019-Present               Mutare City Council (t/a City of Mutare), Mutare
                                                     Chemical Plant Engineer (Internship)
Outline
Worked for a water and wastewater treatment plant at both their Odzai and Gimboki site.
Responsible for supporting the Engineering Team to design and develop new processes while
ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Key responsibilities:
 Preparing plant layouts ,equipment list , capital cost estimate and operating cost
estimate for each project
 Conduct water treatment activities.
 Performing water sampling, analysis, and interpretation of results.
 Administering chemicals and additives to maintain water quality.
 Identifying and rectifying issues related to water treatment systems.
 Collaborating with clients to provide technical recommendations.
 Preparing accurate reports on water treatment activities.
 Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Key achievements
 Reduced malfunctions by 35% by implementing work procedures and regular
maintenance.
 Developed a missing process flow diagram for Odzani Water Treatment plant which
improved the quality of water technicians as they became more aware of the plant
environment.
 Trained 12 technicians in water treatment best practices. Reducing defects by 12 %.
 

June 2017- August 2018                              Mutare City Council
                                                                          Plant Operator (Internship)
Outline
Worked for a water and wastewater treatment plant at both their Odzai and Gimboki site.
Responsible for supporting the Engineering Team to achieve the lowest turbidity in water
quality while minimizing environmental impact
Key responsibilities:
 Running routine laboratory tests every two hours to determine proper chemical
treatment.
 Maintaining plant records.
 Observing and inspecting plant quality of raw water and all plant equipment.
 Maintaining chemical feed pumps to ensure proper dosage of chemicals.
 Collaborating with clients to provide technical recommendations.
 Preparing accurate reports on water treatment activities.
 Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Key achievements
 Increased throughput by 25% through the design of 2 new production processes. 
 

Bachelor of Technology (Honors) Degree in Chemical and Process Systems Engineering.
Degree Class 2.1 | Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe (August 2015- July 2019) 

Sakubva 1 High School (2008-2013) |
3 Zimsec GCE ‘A’ Level passes including Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology.
10 Zimsec GCE ‘O’ Level passes November 2011 including Mathematics, English and
Science.