Heavy Duty Truck, bus and Trailer mechanic

CURRICULUM VITAE

FOR

SILENCE HOVE

GENERIC OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging post at your reputable organization that will utilize both my educational background and professional experience to contribute to the organization's noble and humanitarian goals and simultaneously provide excellent opportunities for career development and personal growth.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name Silence

Surname Hove

ID Number 29-204586-P-26

Passport no” BN424311

Place of birth Mberengwa

Date of birth 10 December 1980

Marital status Married

Contact address 419 Cosmos close, Twinlakes, Norton

Nationality Zimbabwean

Contact no” 002*********** / 002***********

Religion Christian

Email ******@*****.***

Skype silence.hove

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ordinary Level 1998

English Language C, Mathematics B, Integrated Science A, Literature in English B, Agriculture B, Geography B, Commerce A, Shona B

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING ( 02/2002 to 02/2006)

Trade: Diesel Mechanics

Company: Unifreight Group

QUALIFIED AS A CLASS ONE ARTISAN ON 03 FEBRUARY 2006

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICS TO INCLUDE DIESEL AND TRACTOR MECHANICS (2003)

COLLEGE HARARE POLYTECHNIC

SUBJECTS RESULTS

Automotive Technology Distinction (D)

Workshop Practice & Processes Distinction (D)

Engineering Related Studies Distinction (D)

Continuous Assessment Distinction (D)

National Strategic Studies Credit (C)

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

COLLEGE HARARE POLYTECHNIC (2006 to 2007)

SUBJECTS RESULTS

Automotive Technology Distinction (D)

Workshop Practice & Processes Distinction (D)

Engineering Drawing Credit (C)

Engineering Mathematics Credit (C)

Automotive Electronics Distinction (D)

Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics Distinction (D)

Computer Applications Distinction (D)

Strength of Materials Distinction (C )

Applied Mechanics Credit ( C )

Workshop Management Credit (C )

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

College Harare Polytechnic ( 2010)

Subject Result Engineering Mathematics Credit (C )

Computer Aided Engineering (C.A.E) Credit ( C )

Control Systems & Instrumentation Credit ( C )

Engineering Mechanics Credit ( C )

Engineering Management Distinction ( D )

Thermofluids Credit ( C )

Project Credit ( C )

PROJECT UNDERTAKEN : IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERISED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMMS) AT A FLEET MAINTENANCE COMPANY

OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Cummins Technician level 2 certificate

2. Cummins GEQ & INSITE Qualification –Awarded password

3. Class 2 driver’s licence

OUTSTANDING PERFOMANCE

Best apprentice-Induction course-Unifreight Group

All-round best graduate –certificate level –Harare Poly 2003

All-round best graduate – Diploma level – Harare Poly 2006

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Company Unifreight Group (02/ 2002 to 04/ 2007)

Position Diesel mechanic apprentice & Unit shop Mechanic

Duties & Responsibilities

Worked on all models of ERF trucks, T 3500 Mazda, Mercedes Benz atego and Sprinter, -Bedford, Neoplan benz luxury coaches, Volvo FL 10, FH12,Western star trucks, DAF etc.

Carried out overhauls of Cummins engines,(N14,M11,L10,I.S.X), Fuller eaton and Rockwell transmission units, Water pumps, Oil pumps, Compressors, PTO gearboxes, generators etc…

Cylinder heads reconditioning- pressure testing, valve refacing and lapping

Repair of pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems.

Repair of electrical and electronics systems on trucks.

Carried out truck rebuilds at Unifreight and Hubert Davies

Attached to Cummins Zimbabwe for 3 months carrying out engine rebuilds

Carried out repairs on tankered vehicles and trailers.

Carried out trailer pneumatic brake rebuilds and basic welding

COMPANY BRUNO ENTERPRISES (05/ 2007 TO 03/ 2011)

Position Workshop Manager

Major duties & Responsibilities

1 Principal Accountabilities

(Management of all workshop processes & Activities)

Compile daily, weekly and monthly workshop reports.

Authorizes the stores requisitions for spare parts from stores.

Assists Human Resources in recruitment and selection of workshop staff.

Operates the E-Check for diagnostics and all available options.

Liaise with the buyer in the purchase of spare parts.

Procurement of spares.

Conduct road tests to ascertain that vehicles are ready for duty.

Quality control.

Formulation and implementation of systems.

Ensure workshop staff adhere to Safety Health Environment Quality (SHEQ) procedures.

Open job cards and sign them when the job is completed.

Repair of trucks when necessary-freightliners and Internationals.

Attend to breakdowns locally, Zambia and DRC.

Allocate fuel to all company vehicles.

Manage truck operations and logistics.

Selling of trucks from America.

2. Man Management

Team building, evaluation and training.

Effective subordinate control.

Encourage performance improvements and involve all staff with mechanics

management and asset care.

Daily meetings with staff to ensure the understanding of the day’s planning and

meeting with operations as required.

EQUIPMENT WORKED ON:

1.International 9600, 9800,9400i, 9800i fitted with cummins N14 celect, celect plus & non celect ( STC) and ISX engines.

2.Freightliner Cab over, Long nose FLD 120, century class, Columbia, Argosy all fitted with cummins engines- N14 – celect & celect +, M11- ISM, ISX.

3.Gearboxes and differentials – Eaton fuller, Rockwell, Spicer

CURRENT EMPLOYER

Company Alliance ginneries (ltd)

1st Position Transport/workshop Foreman

Duration April 2011 to Sept 2012

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Workshop Administration.

Assessing major repairs and recommending cost effective remedial action to management.

Managing transport operations and logistics.

Reporting to the General Manager on all activities within the workshop.

Production of workshop and transport status reports.

Vehicle/equipment trouble shooting and breakdown procedure reports.

Vehicle inspection and giving recommendations for vehicle road worthiness.

Planning and monitoring vehicle service schedules and service charts.

Liaising with operations on vehicle availability.

Training Drivers basic maintenance skills.

Monitoring housekeeping and safety standards.

Stores Stock Control and monitoring stock levels.

Streamlined job distribution to Artisans and other workshop personnel.

Insurance claims –stolen vehicles and accidents.

Production of budgets for the department.

Vehicle tracking using GPS satellite tracking system(JASUSI)

2nd Position Transport / Workshop Manager

DURATION : OCT 2012 TO DATE

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Workshop Management.

Managing transport operations and logistics.

Managing truck cross border operations.

Assigning tasks to Transport Foreman.

Liaising with operations on vehicle availability.

Monitoring housekeeping and safety standards.

Planning and budgeting.

Reporting to the General Manager on all activities within the workshop.

Production of workshop and transport status reports.

Vehicle/equipment trouble shooting and breakdown procedure reports.

Monitor utilization of transport personnel.

VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT BEING WORKED ON

Trucks-Internationals (cummins celect & celect plus, scania 124L,360,420 & 470 h.p (PDE &H.P.I)

Light trucks- Mazda Titan, Toyota Hilux 3L

Light Vehicles-Toyota prado, RAV 4,corolla,Mitsubishi pajero etc

Motor bikes- jialing 125, FiveR, Loncin, Hero panther.

Forklifts-Toyota 6 &7 series, mazda yale, TCM T25

Generators- cummins ( KTA 19,QST 30 ) etc

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

- Reading automotive books so as to catch up with dynamic technology

- Watching television

- Going to church services

- Participating in mathematics, science and auto projects

REFEREES

The Automotive H.O.D Technical Training Manager

Harare Polytechnic Unifreght Group

Tel 04 663788 / 077*******

The Workshop Manager The H.R.Manager- Limbani

Unifreight Engineering Division Bruno Enterprises

Tel-04 621 051/5 Cell 077*******

Cell 077*-***-***

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