Collins Sinkala
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC / AUTO ELECTRICIAN
House No.4A Kabundi East Extension,
Chingola, Zambia.
Cell: +260-***-******
Email: **************@*****.***
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: *****@*******.***.**
Mr Amos Fumbelo - Regional Manager
LHD Africa,
Atlas Copco Zambia Limited,
P. O. Box 11291
Chingola, Zambia
Cell: +260-***-******
Email: ****.*******@**.**********.***
Mr Pierre Visurge - Director
Dynamic Dimension Training Academy
P. O. Box 240530
Ndola, Zambia
Cell: +260-***-******
Email: **********@*****.***