Njabulo Bhika Diesel Plant Mechanic

Njabulo Bhika

Heavy Equipment Mechanic ( Diesel Plant)

Candidate Summary

Qualified heavy equipment technician with over 17 years relevant work experience.

Strong experience in engine and gearbox rebuilding; Final Drive rebuilding; pneumatic circuits and fault finding, repair brake chambers and basic auto electrical diagnostics and repair

Ability to read and interpret electrical and or hydraulic diagram and schematics.

High mechanical aptitude, electrical, hydraulics, diesel and gas engine preventive maintenance and rebuilding, trouble-shooting or Diagnostics.

Ability to work safe in unsafe conditions

Has completed numerous relevant courses including mining equipment, truck, and vehicle mechanic.

Has very good English Language skills

Fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Family and deployment

Njabulo is married and lives with his wife and four children ( one Son and three Daughters) in Zimbabwe. He is the sole source of income for his family. His family supports his application to continue to work in Australia.

Njabulo requires 28 days, notice from his current employer when the 482-subclass visa is approved.

Njabulo Bhika Diesel Plant Mechanic

Work Experience

Duration : August 2008 - Date

Position : Diesel Plant Mechanic

Company : Mimosa Mining Company

Business : Diversified Mining

Website : https://www.mimosa.co.zw/

Location : Zvishavane ( Zimbabwe)

Reason for leaving: Looking for better life in Australia

Duties and Responsibilities

Overhauled hydraulic and pneumatic components of drifters

Electro-hydraulics trouble-shooting and maintenance on drill rigs

Conduct comprehensive overhauled of hydraulic and pneumatic components of rock drill tools, ensuring optimal operation and performance

Preventative maintenance of Sandvik drill rig machines. Performed routine preventive and planned maintenance on Sandvik and Mine master drill rig machines, addressing wear and tear lubricating moving parts and carrying out necessary repairs .

components replacement – replaced critical drilling components including drifters, rotor heads, valves, and pumps to maintain equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.

Pressure tests and hydraulic adjustments – conducted pressure tests and adjustments on hydraulic systems and managed hose and hydraulic system plumbing to prevent leaks and prevent system failures.

Oil Sampling and contamination control – scheduled and conducted oil sampling and analysis programs, implementing contamination control measures to maintain hydraulic fluid purity.

Rock drills overhauling and pressure adjustments – overhauled rock drills and adjusted drilling pressure ensuring optimal performance and avoiding equipment damage.

Inspect machinery for faults

Testing, repairing and replacing diesel fuel systems, engines, and cooling systems

Reading hydraulics and pneumatics schematics during problem solving

Test repaired equipment for proper performance

Perform equipment inspections

Reading and interpreting technical manuals relating to manufacturers’ specifications and warrant environments

Co-ordinating with supervision and quality assurance to resolve questions concerning service ability and repair procedures

Reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine the flexibility and method of repairing or replacing components

Maintaining a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate / OSHAS Standards and performing all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Njabulo Bhika Diesel Plant Mechanic

Working under limited supervision selecting from written instruction and establishing procedures to accomplish assigned tasks

Performing all work with standard repair times

Performing other assigned duties and services calls for emergency breakdowns

Completing records such as work order, card files, PM checklists and oil samples

Equipment Worked On

Drill Bolters

DS 210 LP

DS 211 LP

Fletcher DS

Drill Rigs

Axera DD 210 LP

Axera DD 211 LP

Mine-Master FB 1400 LP

Drifters

HLX 5

RD 314

HL 300

Hydrasta HL 200

Hydraulic Pumps and Motors

Piston pump

Gear pump

Proclain motors

Duration : January 2006 – July 2008

Position : Diesel Plant Fitter

Company : Hwange Colliery

Business : Coal Mining

Website : https://hwangecolliery.co.zw/

Location : Hwange( Zimbabwe)

Reason for Leaving: Career development

Njabulo Bhika Diesel Plant Mechanic

Duties and responsibilities

Dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment using hoist and hand tools

Operating and inspecting heavy machines / equipment to diagnose defects

Diagnosing faults / malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostics equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices

Adjusting and maintaining industrial machinery using control and regulatory devise

Machine components overhauling – Conducted major overhauls of various machine components specializing in engine fault -finding, hydraulic repairs, trouble-shooting and installation of axles

Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, braking systems and transmissions

Replacing or repairing worn, defective or damaged components using hand tools, gauges and testing equipment

Carry out preventive maintenance and routine services including checks and renewal of lubricants and coolant

Diagnosing, repairing, tunning and maintaining and overhauling diesel / petrol powered vehicles and machinery to include trucks, tractors, engines, pumps etc.

Test the repaired equipment for proper performance

Ensure that health and safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe-work practices, polices and processes

Perform equipment inspections

Reading and interpreting technical manuals relating to manufacturer’s specifications and warranty environments

Repair of components i.e., engines, hydraulic cylinders, actuators etc.

Reading and interpreting maintenance manuals and equipment as required,determine the flexibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components – identify the most efficient and acceptable resolutions to complex engineering problems

Reading a following prints ( blueprint and schematics) drawings or assemble machines and identify assemble errors

Assisting senior technician completing of project work

Working under limited supervision, selecting from written instruction, and establishing procedures to accomplish assigned tasks

Performing work within standard repair times

Performing service calls for emergency and breakdowns

Performing other duties as assigned

Completing records such as work orders, PM checklists and tribology samples

Equipment worked on

Light vehicles

Mazda Trucks i.e., B1600, B1800, B2200, T-35, BT-50, Mazda Cronos

Toyota vehicles i.e., Toyota Hilux, Toyota Landcruiser

Nissan Trucks i.e., Hi-riders, CPB12 trucks, Nissan sunny,

Njabulo Bhika Diesel Plant Mechanic

Earth moving / Construction equipment

New Holland and Massey Ferguson Tractors

CAT Dump trucks 772, 773

CAT Grader 140H

CAT Wheel and Track Dozers D10N, D11R, D6R

CAT wheel loaders 924C, 950B, 992

Backhoe Loader 428C and 428E

Deutz de-watering powered engines 2012 and 2013 models

Bird machine Utility Vehicles

Wagner and Eimco LHDs

Engines

Deutz 2012 and 2013

CAT 3300

CAT 3126

CAT 3400

Duration : January 2002 – December 2005

Position: Apprentice Diesel Plant Fitter

Company: Hwange Colliery

Business: Coal Mining

Website : https://hwangecolliery.co.zw/

Location: Hwange( Zimbabwe)

Reason for Leaving: Completed Apprenticeship and became fulltime diesel plant fitter for the company

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintaining a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate / OSHAS standards and performing all work in accordance with the established safety procedures

Working under supervision, selecting from written instruction, and establishing procedures to accomplish assigned tasks

Performing all work within standard repair times

Diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and overhauling diesel / petrol vehicles and machinery

Carrying out routine services including renewing of lubricants and coolants

Carrying out preventive planned maintenance

Diagnosing faults to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test and calibration devices

Machine components overhauling under supervision of qualified technician – conducted major overhauls of various machine components specializing in engine fault-finding, hydraulic repairs, trouble-shooting and testing

Njabulo Bhika Diesel Plant Mechanic

Reading and interpreting maintenance manuals and equipment as required, determine the flexibility and method of repairing and replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

Test the repaired equipment for proper performance

Completing records such as work orders, PM checklists and oil samples

Reading and following prints drawings to assemble machines and identify assemble errors

Good housekeeping in accordance with safety procedures

Equipment worked on

Light Vehicles

Mazda Trucks i.e., B1600, B1800, B2200, B2500 Series, T-35, BT-50, Mazda Cronos

Toyota vehicles i.e., Toyota Hilux, Toyota Landcruiser

Nissan Trucks i.e., Hi-riders, CPB12 trucks, Nissan sunny HB, Nissan Hardy-body

AVM Buses

Bomag Compactors

Hino Trucks

Earth moving / Construction equipment

New Holland and Massey Ferguson Tractors

CAT Dump trucks 772, 773

CAT Grader 140H

CAT Wheel and Track Dozers D10N, D11R, D6R

CAT wheel loaders 924C, 950B, 992

Backhoe Loader 428C and 428E

Deutz de-watering powered engines 2012 and 2013 models

CAT Water Bowsers

Engines

Deutz 2012 and 2013

CAT 3300

CAT 3126

CAT 3400

Awards

Awarded Australian documentary evidence assessment – Diesel Motor Mechanic ( ANZSCO 321212) by VETASSES on behalf of Australian Government / November 2022

Awaiting TRA Assessment date TBA by VETASSES

Njabulo Bhika Diesel Plant Mechanic

Training and Short Courses

Formal Training

Training Course Name: Diesel Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO 321212)

Training Provider: VETASSES

Place and Issue : Melbourne (Australia)

Issue Date: November 2022

Training Course Name : Basic Electro-hydraulics

Training Provider : Sandvik Mining Zimbabwe

Place of Issue: Mimosa Mine (Zimbabwe)

Issue Date: May 2010

Training Course Name: THC 560

Training Provider : Sandvik Mining Zimbabwe

Place of Issue: Mimosa Mine ( Zimbabwe)

Issue Date: November 2014

Training Course Name : Basic Mining First Aid

Training Provider: Redcross Society of Zimbabwe

Place of Issue: Gweru (Zimbabwe)

Issue Date: June 2023

Training Course Name : IELTS -General Training

Training Provider: British Council

Place of Issue: Harare (Zimbabwe)

Issue Date: February 2023

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Training Course Name : Class 1 Skilled Worker Diesel Plant Fitter

Training Provider: Industrial and Trade Training Department

Place of Issue: Harare (Zimbabwe)

Issue Date: January 2006

Training Course Name : Apprenticeship Contract

Training Provider: Hwange Colliery Company – Main Training Centre

Place of Issue: Harare (Zimbabwe)

Issues Date: January 2006

Training Course Name : National Foundation Certificate in Car Maintenance

Training Provider: Marist Brothers Secondary

Place of Issue : Harare (Zimbabwe)

Issue Date: December 1996

Training Course Name : National Certificate in Diesel Plant Fitting

Training Provider: Kwekwe Polytechnic College

Place of Issue: Harare (Zimbabwe)

Issue Date : December 2003

Njabulo Bhika Diesel Plant Mechanic

School Education

Education Level: General Certificate of Education

Course : Ordinary Level

College /University: Marist Brothers Secondary School

Location: Dete ( Zimbabwe)

School Year : 1996

Education Level : General Certificate of Education

Course: Advanced Level

College / University: Gifford High School

Location: Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)

School Year: 1998

Personal Data

Date of Birth : 28 November 1979

Marital Status: Married

Height : 176 cm

Nationality : Zimbabwean

Passport Expires: 12 September 2032

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