CHAMUNORWA MAGWENZI

*** ******** **** ***** **** Harare

Mobile: +263-***-***-*** or +263-***-***-***

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth : 04 April 1973

Sex : Male

Languages : English and Shona

Nationality : Zimbabwean

Marital Status : Married

Driver’s License : Class 2 [2001]

PERSONAL STATEMENT

A very experienced automotive/mechanical engineer with over 15 years invaluable experience in diesel and petrol engines. Skilled in diagnosing, reinstalling, cleaning, assembling vehicle components with hands on experience in all phases of vehicle repair. Looking for an opportunity to work as a automotive engineer or mine technician in a renowned organization in which I can utilize and build upon my current knowledge of modern automotive manufacturing and engineering. Willing to relocate.

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CREDENTIALS

More than 15 years post apprenticeship experience.

In-depth knowledge of earthmoving equipments (dozers,front end loader, heavy diesel mechanic components, and air brakes

Experience in heavy vehicles (Cummins engines celect and celect plus ),Volvo, scania etc )

Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures

Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance, diagnostic software, and hydraulic system

Uncommon ability to diagnose mechanical difficulties

Comprehensive knowledge of diesel and petrol engines, filtration systems, and pneumatic systems

Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing heavy duty vehicles

Skilled in preparing, reading, and interpreting technical information

Possess strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills

Excellent communicator with strong organizational and time management skill

Immense ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Great ability to lift heavy objects.

Proven ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices

Considerable ability to maintain routine records related to work performed

KEY COMPETENCE AND SKILLS

Fault location,

Client liaison,

Quality assurance,

Staff training,

Project management,

Strategic planning,

Testing,

Root cause analysis

Product improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Organization: Makomo Resources, Hwange (Coal Miningcompany)

Tenure: February 2011 to current

Designation: Mine Technician

Perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance on earthmoving equipment (Dozers, excavators,dumper trucks, drill etc) and other diesel or gas-powered mechanical or automotive equipment to maintain in a safe and proper operating condition.

Involved in the examination, development as well as testing of mechanical equipment and tools.

Responsible for providing engineering support for workshop activities to ensure that components and equipment is maintained and refurbished correctly

Perform complete overhauls on transmissions, differentials and clutch systems on mine equipment .

Perform complete overhauls on hydraulic air brake systems; repair and adjust air and hydraulic brakes; design and install high-pressure hoses for hydraulic brakes, power steering, air lines and oil pressure hoses.

Tune, repair and rebuild diesel and gas engines; disassemble motors and repair and replace parts; recondition and adjust ignition and carburettor systems; service and maintain fuel and cooling systems.

Repair electrical systems in vehicles; install and repair generators, starters, lighting systems, buzzers, warning devices and wiring; inspect, repair and replace wheel bearings, fuel pumps, water pumps and injector pumps; inspect, clean and replace air and fuel filters.

Communicate with vendors to obtain required parts and supplies; drive to vendors and other locations to pick up and deliver parts, equipment and vehicles.

Maintain records of repairs, parts used and names of suppliers; prepare and maintain records of work orders and work performed.

Conduct periodical mechanical safety checks on buses as mandated by law.Respond to emergency road service calls and perform repairs as needed.

Explaining technical problems to non technical colleagues.

Carrying out staff appraisals.

Prepared monthly reports for senior managers.

Involved in the design of new machines and equipment, whilst at the same time taking account of cost, availability of materials, strength and maintenance requirements.

Organization: Zimbabwe Sugar Refineries, Harare

Tenure: March 2006 to December 2010

Designation: Heavy Diesel Mechanic-FOREMAN

Perform complete overhauls on transmissions, differentials and clutch systems on trucks .

Perform complete overhauls on hydraulic air brake systems; repair and adjust air and hydraulic brakes; design and install high-pressure hoses for hydraulic brakes, power steering, air lines and oil pressure hoses.

Perform the tasks of examining over 30 heavy trucks and repairing hydraulic systems

Responsible for providing engineering support for workshop activities to ensure that components and equipment is maintained and refurbished correctly

Responsible for the plant and equipment maintenance and replacement of worn-out parts.

Having to scrutinize technical mechanical problems and follow corrective procedures to fix the problem and avoid recurrenceResponsible for diagnosing brake and air systems for heavy diesel vehicles

Handle responsibilities of installing, calibrating, and adjusting vehicle components

Perform responsibilities of performing repairing tasks by following standard safety procedures

Assigned the tasks of disassembling and reinstalling vehicle components

Making sure all safety precautions are taken.

Perform responsibilities of repairing power transmission system and repairing internal engine

Organization: Zimbabwe Sugar Refineries, Harare

Tenure: March 2001 to December 2006

Designation: Junior Diesel Mechanic

Handled responsibilities of conducting preventive maintenance of heavy duty vehicles

Assigned the tasks of identifying issues and select proper tools and equipment for performing repairing tasks

Performed responsibilities of documenting parts usage and lubricating equipment and vehicle parts

Responsible for updating repairing and servicing tasks as required

Handled the tasks of monitoring and maintaining vehicle maintenance software programs

Performed other additional tasks as required

Technical Skills

E-Check diagnosis

MS Office

Certificates

Apprenticeship trained –Class 1 skilled worker certificate-Artisan

Cummins certificate –level 1& 2

Hydraulic and pneumatic training

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering

Earth moving equipment

ISO and Safety Compliance

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

BULAWAYO POLYTECHNIC

Apprenticeship trained obtained class (1) one skilled worker certificate in petrol and diesel mechanic (ARTISAN).

GCE ADVANCED LEVEL (CAMBRIDGE)

Subject Grade

Mathematics C

Physics E

Chemistry D

REFERENCES

Available on request.

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