Mechanical, electrical and automation work you can count on.
Industrial automation, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical solutions, plus hands-on training, for mining and heavy industry in Australia and Zimbabwe.
How can we help today?
I need work done
Tell us about your site and scope and we will send a clear quote.
I want to learn
PLC and automation courses with real hardware, online or face to face.
I need equipment
PLCs, drives, instruments and spares. Order online in the MEA Store.
Student or staff login
Sign up, follow your courses, or manage your department.
What MEA covers
Why MEA?
Engineering capability
Design, installation, programming and commissioning from one team.
Qualified technicians
Licensed and ticketed people, including HV switching and hazardous-area (EEHA) work.
Industrial experience
Built around the needs of mining, processing and heavy industry.
Australian and Zimbabwean capability
Standards and site experience in both countries.
Practical training
Small classes and real PLCs, so skills carry straight to site.
Equipment supply
Sourcing and supplying the parts your plant depends on.
Project support
Documentation, handover and follow-up after the job.
A website that grows with MEA
- Website
- Store
- Automation Academy
- Customer Portal
- Project & Service System
We start with services, quotes and training enquiries, then add each stage as the business grows.
An integrated engineering business
MEA is more than an electrical contractor. We combine Mechanical, Electrical, Automation and Instrumentation under one roof.
Vision
To be the trusted engineering and training partner for industry across Australia and Africa.
Mission
Deliver safe, reliable mechanical, electrical and automation solutions, and build the skills of the people who run them.
Core values
Safety first
Every job starts and ends with people going home safe.
Practical quality
Work that is tested, documented and built to last.
Straight communication
Clear scope, honest timelines, no surprises.
Growing people
We train as we work, and share what we know.
Leadership
Lawrence Z Mumba, Founder. High voltage, instrumentation and control technician and industrial automation specialist, working across Australia and Zimbabwe.
Qualifications & certifications
- Cert III Electrotechnology
- Cert III Instrumentation & Control
- Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation
- Cert IV EEHA
- Australian Supervisor Electrical Licence
- 33 kV HV switching tickets (Australia and Zimbabwe)
- Zimbabwe Diploma, additional Electrical NC and Class 1 Electrician card
Our team
Team profiles will be added here as MEA grows.
Five service lines, one accountable team
From a single motor starter to a full control system, MEA covers the work end to end.
Electrical
- Industrial electrical installation
- Electrical maintenance
- Motor control and MCCs
- Switchboards
- LV and HV systems
- HV switching
- Protection systems
- Generator systems
Automation
- PLC programming
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Allen-Bradley / Rockwell
- HMI and SCADA
- VSD / VFD
- Industrial networking
- Control systems
- Machine and process automation
Instrumentation
- Pressure, flow, level, temperature
- Control valves
- Calibration
- Instrument installation
- Loop checking
- PID and process control
Mechanical
- Mechanical maintenance
- Pumps and motors
- Conveyors
- Plant equipment
- Mechanical installation
- Equipment integration
- Industrial machinery
Maintenance
- Preventive and corrective
- Breakdown support
- Planned shutdowns
- Plant inspections
The automation hub
Every major platform, from the field device to the control room.
PLC
HMI
SCADA
Supervisory systems that give operators a clear view of the plant.
Drives
Industrial networks
Control systems
Learn automation by doing it
Small classes, real PLCs and real projects. Start with the fundamentals and work up to advanced automation.
Courses
Training options
- Online
- Face to face
- Practical, hands-on
- Corporate training
- Private training
How classes work
- Remote desktop access to real PLCs
- Own PLC and PC per student in the advanced class
- E-books and certificates
- Planned venue: Harare (Bloomingdale)
Student portal Open
Course material, videos, PDFs, PLC programs, exercises, assignments, certificates and training schedules.
Book training
- Course
- Level
- Date
- Online / Physical
- Pay
- Confirmation
Create a student account to enrol in a course, tick off lessons and collect your certificate. MEA confirms your place, dates and fees.
An industrial equipment marketplace
A full range of automation, instrumentation and electrical equipment.
PLC & Automation
- PLCs and CPUs
- I/O modules
- HMI
- Communication modules
Instrumentation
- Pressure transmitters
- Flow meters
- Level transmitters
- Temperature instruments
- Sensors
Motor control
- VSDs
- Soft starters
- Contactors
- Overloads
- Relays
Electrical
- Breakers
- Contactors
- Cable
- Enclosures
- Switchgear
Tools
- Electrical tools
- Test equipment
- Calibration equipment
Training equipment
- PLC trainers
- HMI trainers
- Sensors
- VSD trainers
Spare parts & industrial equipment
Hard-to-find spares and plant equipment, sourced on request.
Request a Part
Upload a photo or give a model number and MEA will find and supply it. If it is not in the store yet, send the details through the quote form.
Proof of work
Real jobs build trust. Each project page will show the same details so clients can compare quickly.
[Project name]
Example layout- Client / industry
- Location
- Scope
- Equipment used
- Results
[Project name]
Example layout- Client / industry
- Location
- Scope
- Equipment used
- Results
[Project name]
Example layout- Client / industry
- Location
- Scope
- Equipment used
- Results
Send your site and work photos and they will replace these placeholders.
Who MEA serves
Services are listed by industry so large clients can see their own world.
Mining
Manufacturing
Energy
Agriculture
Water & Wastewater
Construction
Transport & Rail
Oil & Gas
Commercial
Government
Keep the plant running
Planned maintenance cuts breakdowns. Contracts give you predictable cost and a team that knows your site.
Services
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Electrical maintenance
- Instrumentation maintenance
- Automation maintenance
- Motor maintenance
- Breakdown support
- Planned shutdowns
- Plant inspections
Maintenance contracts
Pick the cover that suits your site and we will scope it with you.
Design and advice for larger projects
Technical support before, during and after construction.
Design
- Engineering design
- Electrical design
- Control system design
- PLC architecture
- Instrumentation design
Advice & upgrades
- Automation consultation
- System upgrades
- Plant optimisation
- Energy audits
- Equipment selection
Documentation
Technical documentation, drawings and handover packs that your team can use.
Learn with MEA
Plain-language guides to the engineering behind our work, each with a drawn diagram.
Grow with MEA
We will list roles here as the business grows. Send your CV through the contact form in the meantime.
Apprenticeships
Start a trade with practical, site-based learning.
Technician positions
Electrical, instrumentation and mechanical technicians.
Automation engineers
PLC, HMI and SCADA specialists.
Training opportunities
Instructors and assistants for the Academy.
Built for international growth
Each country gets its own services, contact, projects, training and equipment pages.
MEA Australia
Phone 0433 427 505
Services · Contact · Projects · Training · Equipment
MEA Zimbabwe
Phone +263 783 017 505
Services · Contact · Projects · Training · Equipment
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Student and staff sign in
Students sign up and learn. Teachers and department staff manage the academy, stock, articles and enquiries.
Request a quote, request service, or just ask
Your enquiry goes straight to MEA. Tell us what you need and we will reply with a clear next step.