Collins Sinkala

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC / AUTO ELECTRICIAN

House No.4A Kabundi East Extension,

Chingola, Zambia.

Cell: +260-***-******

Email: abop0k@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To work in an environment that appreciates my contribution to the

efficiency, effectiveness and success of an organisation through advocacy

for cost conscious.

Profile Statement:

I am a Zambian citizen and describe myself as an analytical, innovative,

hardworking and dedicated person with a passion and humility to learn, and

improve my skills. I am a reliable, self motivated, goal oriented person

with an eye for detail to quality and high standards.

I am well exposed, able to use wide comprehensive automotive equipment

technology on a number of earth moving machinery and heavy machinery. I

also have the ability to work individually or as part of a team tending to

the situation. I strongly believe that I can make significant contributions

through my technical skills, effective communication skills (written &

oral) and my ability to analyse problems and formulate solutions.

Education and Certifications:

Year, Institution attended, Qualifications Obtained and Additional

Information:

2012: Barloworld Equipment Technical Academy, (Isando, South Africa)

Certificate of competence in Accelerated Basic Course (ABC Training)

2005: Dynamic Dimensions Training Academy, (Ndola, Zambia)

Certificate of competence in basic and advanced hydraulics: Short intensive

course sponsored by Atlas Copco.

1999-2000: Kabwe Trades Training Institute, (Kabwe, Zambia)

Crafts Certificate in Automotive Electrical

1996-1997: Luanshya Trades Training Institute, (Luanshya, Zambia)

Interim Certificate in Automotive Mechanics

1992-1994: Luanshya Boys Secondary School, (Luanshya, Zambia)

GCSE 'O' level Certificate

Knowledge and Skills:

Specialist knowledge:

. Able to effectively use a computer and electronic software.

. Proficient in Caterpillar software such as: Vital Information

Management Systems (VIMS), Service Information Systems (SIS),

Electronic Technician (ET), Component Based Troubleshooting (CBT) and

Service Work Bench Technician (SWT).

. Able to download, merge data and create reports using VIMS Caterpillar

software.

. Able to clear faulty codes & calibrate systems using Electronic

Technician.

. Able to flash Electronic control modules by using Electronic

Technician.

. Able to follow up circuits of various Caterpillar machines on

schematic diagrams.

. Able to troubleshoot rough engine running by using Electronic

Technician.

Work History:

Organisation name: Barloworld Equipment Company (Chingola, Zambia)

Job title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Electrician

Date from: 2006 Date December 2012

Summary of scope of work and responsibilities:

Has worked as an Automotive Electrician/ Mechanic on Earth moving machines

such as: Caterpillar Dump trucks (777F, 789B and 793C), Caterpillar Motor

Graders (16M and16H), Caterpillar Bull Dozers (D10T and D9T), Caterpillar

Excavators (330C and 320D), Caterpillar Vibratory Compactors and

Caterpillar Surface Drill Rigs. Has over five years of hands on experience

in maintenance, repair and diagnosis of Caterpillar Earth moving equipment.

Developing interpersonal skills on how to motivate and supervise workers

with a view to increase productivity in the sense of increasing the

availability of machinery.

Responsibilities:

. Carry out preventive maintenance services and daily running repairs on

equipment

. Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electronic and mechanical faults on

earth moving machines using Electronic Technician and various pressure

tests.

. Recovery of broken-down Caterpillar earth moving equipment from open

pit mine.

. Perform daily inspection and create backlogs from inspections.

. Utilise correct literature and software such as Electronic Technician

(E.T.) and Component Based Troubleshooting (C.B.T) to troubleshoot/

repair equipment

. Ensure maximum availability and reliability of machinery is achieved.

. Respond to breakdowns in the shortest possible time.

. Increase the percentage of fleet availability for production the

maintenance service

. Dismantle and repair components such as suspension cylinders.

. Perform downloads with Caterpillar software; Electronic Technician

(E.T.) and Vital Information Management Systems (VIMS).

. Repair and recondition faulty starter motors and alternators.

. Troubleshoot and repair charging/ starting system and Air conditioning

system.

. Coaching Trainees/Apprentices (skills transfer) while performing daily

task

Organisation name: Atlas Copco Zambia Limited (Kitwe, Zambia)

Job title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Auto Electrician

Date from: 2004 Date to: 2006.

Summary of scope of work and responsibilities:

Worked as an Automotive Electrician/ Mechanic at Mopani Copper Mines South

Ore Body Shaft on Earth moving machinery such as; Underground Drill Rigs(RB

281 and RB 282), underground Articulated Dump trucks( MT 436B and MT 2000).

Responsibilities:

. Carried out inspections of earth moving equipment and Drill Rigs

. Carried out diagnosis/ troubleshooting of earth moving equipment by

using the Atlas Copco software; Digital Data Reader(DDR)

. Trouble-shoot and repaired electrical faults on Atlas Copco earth

moving equipment and Drill Rigs

. Created backlogs from inspections conducted on equipment

. Dismantled and carried out repairs of hydraulic and electrical

components.

. Carried out sampling of engine, transmission, gear and hydraulic oil

for analysis.

Organisation name: Ross Demolition Zambia Ltd (Chingola, Zambia)

Job title: Automotive Electrician/Heavy Equipment

Mechanic.

Date from: 2001 Date to: 2003.

Summary of scope of work and responsibilities:

Worked as an automotive electrician/heavy equipment mechanic at Konkola

Copper Mines on machinery such as; Mercedes Benz Trucks, Man Diesel Trucks,

Sumitomo Excavators, Bell Dump Trucks (B30B/ B40B), Caterpillar Vibratory

Compactors & Isuzu light pickup truck.

Other Work Experience:

As an Automotive Electrician/ Mechanic: Worked as an Automotive

Electrician/ Mechanic for other companies and gained valuable hands on

experience and knowledge in maintenance, diagnosis and repair of faults in

automobiles.

2000: Hume Zambia Ltd (Luanshya, Zambia): Worked as a Mechanic for one

year.

1998: LM Engineering Ltd (Chingola, Zambia): Worked as a Mechanic for one

year

Other Information:

Languages spoken: English, Bemba and Namwanga.

Other Interests: Reading various literatures, learning new things,

Automobiles, Music, Sports in general, interacting with people and

travelling.

References:

Mr Isaac Silo - Product Support Representative

Barloworld Equipment Company

Konkola Copper Mines

Chililabombwe, Zambia

Cell: +260-*********

Email: abop0k@r.postjobfree.com

Mr Amos Fumbelo - Regional Manager

LHD Africa,

Atlas Copco Zambia Limited,

P. O. Box 11291

Chingola, Zambia

Cell: +260-***-******

Email: abop0k@r.postjobfree.com

Mr Pierre Visurge - Director

Dynamic Dimension Training Academy

P. O. Box 240530

Ndola, Zambia

Cell: +260-***-******

Email: abop0k@r.postjobfree.com

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