Nicholaus Alexander
P.O. Box ***
MWANZA.
Tanzania - East Africa
Mobile: +255*********
E-mail: ******************@*****.***
Professional profile
To continue to develop a career, I am qualified and experienced heavy duty
fitter mechanics with ten years experience as a fitter mechanics and
supervisor in mining and construction operations in east Africa. Good team
builder with management skills, computer literate in, Microsoft word,
Microsoft Excel, Power & Pronto system.
Objective
Now looking to build on extensive range of technical skills within a
suitably challenging role. Keen to achieve further professional
development and share my experience and knowledge.
Key technical skills
Excellent troubleshooting skills and preventive maintenance in mechanical
systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
Fully qualified and competent for troubleshooting, repair, preventive
maintenance and to operate:
CAT777D dump trucks Volvo service trucks KOMATSU 785
dump trucks
CAT769&773B O&K RH40, RH120&RH170 CAT824H Wheel loaders
CAT16H/14G Grader Kenworth road haulers
CATD8N/D9R/D10T Dozers
KATO Crane 45T TOYOTA CAT428B Backhoe
P&H Crane 120T Drills & SHA 1100 CAT IT28G Wheel
loader
CAT990 loaders PANTERA 1100 - 1500 Generators, air
compressors
CAT988F/966E/950F loaders ATLAS COPCO L8 Lightning plant
CAT Forklifts Compactors Light vehicles
KOMATSU PC4000 Pickers (HIAB) hydraulic Shovels/excavators
HOWO TRUCK 380 Case Tractor 110
Case Tractor 375,385
XGMA WHEEL LOADER New Holland 6040, 8030
For land 3300
GRADE 14G 140K 16H Excavator 320D, 336D
Pivot Big gun
> Great knowledge of principles of diesel-powered equipment and
extensive knowledge of CAT/KOMATSU air and hydraulic brake systems and
components and Cummins engines
> Ability to diagnose mechanical difficulties on mobile heavy equipment
and light equipment
> Strong ability to operate open pit mining/construction equipment, shop
equipment and tools including electronic testing equipment
> Profound ability to make major and minor repairs to a variety of
automatic equipment.
> Supervise, monitor and implement maintenance Standard Operating
Procedures for workshop and equipment, safety rules and company
procedures
> Develop and implement effective equipment maintenance plans for
maximum availability
> Plan, coordinate, execute and supervise all work activities in the
maintenance of mining equipment including attending breakdowns,
preventive maintenance, mechanical inspections, troubleshooting,
diagnose and repair all major and minor systems
Career summar
MTIBWA SUGAR ESTATES DAKAWA PROJECT, Tanzania
July 2013-Date
Position Workshop supervisor
Duties
. Supervise, monitor and implement maintenance Standard Operating
Procedures for workshop and equipment, safety rules and company
procedures
. Plan, coordinate, execute and supervise all work activities in the
maintenance of mining equipment including attending breakdowns,
preventive maintenance, mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, diagnose
and repair all major and minor systems
. Develop and implement effective equipment maintenance plans for maximum
availability
. Maintain Preventive Maintenance
. Plan and perform daily/weekly/monthly mechanical inspections on mining
equipment
. Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all major systems, including
brakes, chassis, power train and suspension
. Mechanically maintained equipment through effective diagnosis and prompt
repairs
. Attend daily break downs
. Identify and perform root cause analysis on equipment failures
June 2010- June2013 Brilliant Mining, Congo
Brazzaville.
Position Workshop supervisor.
Duties:
. Mechanically maintained equipment through effective diagnosis and prompt
repairs.
. Supervise, monitor and implement maintenance Standard Operating
Procedures for workshop and equipment, safety rules and company
procedures.
. Safe working practices when servicing equipment.
Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components and
systems.
Oct 2004-May 2010 Barrick North Mara Gold Mine
Position Heavy equipment fitter mechanics Supervisor
Duties
. Plan, coordinate, execute and supervise all work activities in the
maintenance of mining equipment including attending breakdowns,
preventive maintenance, mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, diagnose
and repair all major and minor systems
. Plan and perform daily/weekly/monthly mechanical inspections on mining
equipment
. Supervise, monitor and implement maintenance Standard Operating
Procedures for workshop and equipment, safety rules and company
procedures
. Develop and implement effective equipment maintenance plans for maximum
availability.
. Provide estimated time repair and options advising once completed and
release equipment to production
. Implement company plans for the correct maintenance procedures and timely
performance of maintenance responsibilities.
. Monitor and evaluate maintenance workshop operations and man-power.
. Monitor, inspect and check on spare parts and labor
. Plan, coordinate, execute and supervise daily work plan
. Maintain Preventive Maintenance
. Plan and perform rebuild of components and maintain component change out
schedules
. Identify and perform root cause analysis on equipment failures
Mar 2004-Oct 2004: PW Mining Ltd - North Mara Mines, Tanzania
Position: Heavy Duty Fitter Mechanics.
Duties
. Mechanically maintained equipment through effective diagnosis and prompt
repairs
. Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all major systems, including
brakes, chassis, power train and suspension
. Performing full truck repairs and engine rebuilding on Caterpillar,
Cummins, Volvo, Komatsu
. Mechanical inspections on dozers, graders, loaders and other heavy mining
equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults
and malfunctions
. Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components and
systems
. Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdown
. Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment
. Attend daily break downs
Apr 2003- Fe2004: D.T.P TERRASSEMENT - Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania
Position: Heavy Duty Fitter Mechanics
Duties
. Repair, overhaul and troubleshooting mining equipment on site
. Maintenance and repairs on mobile equipment
. Preventive maintenance and components change out
. Recorded all time spent and parts used on appropriate forms
2000 - 2002 : AMS MINING Ltd - Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania
Position: Heavy Duty Fitter Mechanics
Duties
. Repair, overhaul and troubleshooting mining equipment on site
. Identify and perform root cause analysis on equipment failures
. Daily equipment inspections and perform corrective maintenance
1999 - 2000: BCM International - Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania
Position: Heavy Duty Fitter Mechanics
Duties
. Repair, overhaul and troubleshooting mining equipment on site
. Responsible for the preventative maintenance of the varied equipment with
duties including:
Monitoring the equipment and planning the maintenance thereof.
Repairs.
Ensuring that company and safety standards and procedures are adhered to.
Education and qualifications
1997 - 1998 Awarded certificate in mechanics
Tanga Technical Institute - Tanga, Tanzania
Key Modules: Motor vehicle mechanics, Workshop Technology,
Tech. drawing, management principles, Store keeping &
bookkeeping.
1993 - 1996 Certificate of Secondary education
Lake Secondary School - Mwanza, Tanzania
Professional development
. Basic Slinging/Lifting - Overhead training
. Tag and Isolation training.
. Cardinal Rules
. Lubrication training
. Leadership training
. JSA training
. Safety and Environments awareness
. Powerful courageous leadership
IT Skills
. Internet
. Ms. Outlook
. Introduction to computer
. Microsoft Word
. Microsoft Excel
. Pronto system (CMMS)
Personal details
Nationality Tanzanian
Driving Licence Full/Clean
Health Excellent; non-smoker
Languages English and Swahili
Interests and activities
Currently include Football & outdoor activities
References
David Lennie
9/29 Muban chatpetch 5
Th, Kasikorn Thungsang.
Khon Kaen 40000
Thailand
Phone: +664*******
Email: ********@*****.***
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