NAME: BENSON ZIMBA – CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a holder of Craft certificate in Mechanical Fitting, Obtained at Northern Technical College in Ndola from 1998 Jan – 1999 Dec, holder of Vibration analyst Cat I obtained from Mobius institute of Australia and a grade twelve school certificate, obtained at Mambwe High School in 1995, Mambwe.

I have 23years working experience of which 17 are from the Cement Factory, 3.5 years are from the mines and 3 years are from spinning company and Lime Company. During my experience, have been exposed to various machinery and equipment’s on which I have carried-out Preventive Maintenance as well as Corrective Maintenance. Able to do Alignment (Use of Dial test indicator, straight edge, laser alignment using CSI machine health analyser 2140 and fan balancing), Bearing Removal and fitting. Able to do basic Welding, Gas cutting and Rigging

I have the following:

Experience and Skilled

Technically Competent and Qualified

Reliable and Dependable

Task- Oriented

Decisive and Result- Driven

Excellent inter- personal and Communication skills

Sound Planning and Organization capabilities

EXPERIENCE

AT LAFARGE CEMENT – LUSAKA

I attended the following trainings and courses.

- Scaffolding inspection and Certification. Facilitated by Kitwe Trades School.

-Certificate in skills improvement in fitting. Facilitated by Lichtenburg training centre South Africa. 2006

-Certificate in basic rigging. Facilitated by Lichtenburg training centre South Africa. 2006

-Certificate in rubber and belt conveyor technology. Facilitated by Lichtenburg training centre South Africa. 2006

-Certificate in hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings and alignment.Facilitated by Lichtenburg training centre South Africa. 2007

-Training in basic foundation in inspections. Facilitated by Lichtenburg training centre South Africa. 2013

-Training in professionalize in inspection.Facilitated by Lichtenburg training centre South Africa. 2014.

-Training in kiln integrity level 1. Facilitated by Mombasa training centre (Kenya) 2016.

-Training in kiln integrity level 2. Facilitated by Cairo training centre in sokhna (Egypt) 2017

-Certificate in vibration analyst category 1 (cat l) Facilitated byMobius institute board of certification of Australia 2016

KHAYAH CEMENT ZIMBABWE(1st March, 2023 To 31st October, 2023)

MAINTENANCE COACH:Responsibilities Coach Inspectors

Scheduling of inspection jobs.

Condition monitoring on all plant equipment and trends.

Vibration analysis on plant equipment on collected data.

Closing of inspection work orders which are done in the system

Ensuring Smooth running of equipment

Generate reports on all identified defects and work orders.

Carry out alignment and balancing of fans.

Carry out detailed alignment on the grate cooler.

Carry out thickness measurement, NDT (magnetic particles)

Oversee the inspection department

Train other inspectors, supervisors and artisan’s on laser alignment and fan balancing.

Analyse the plant stops through the pareto to determine the root cause failure analysis.

Create inspection job plans

Create failure mode equipment analysis file

Create condition monitoring matrix file

Create inspection calendar

Create inspection routes

MAINTENANCE COACH: Responsibilities Coach planers

Scheduling and planning.

Shutdown management.

Scope of works.

The value of planning to Reliability is three-fold:

to know what equipment & material specifications are required and to ensure parts are available for Execution

To know the procedures & specifications required to successfully install or erect equipment components

Ensure that work is prioritized and communicated effectively from Inspection through to Execution

Manage Equipment codification

Cost control

Long-term/strategic planning

Maintain Supplier & Contractor lists

LAFARGE CEMENT: Responsibilities as Mechanical Inspector(2013 -2022 May) / supervisor inspections. (June 2022 TO 28th February 2023)

Scheduling of inspection jobs for the kiln and fuel section.

Do condition monitoring on all plant equipment and trend.

Carrying out vibration analysis on plant equipment on collected data.

Closing of inspection work orders which are done in the system

Ensuring Smooth running of equipment

Generate reports on all identified defects and work orders.

Carry out alignment and balancing of fans.

Carry out detailed alignment on the grate cooler.

Carry out thickness measurement, NDT (magnetic particles)

Oversee the inspection department

Train other inspectors, supervisors and artisan’s on laser alignment and fan balancing.

Analyse the plant stops through the pareto to determine the root cause failure analysis.

LAFARGE CEMENT: Responsibilities as Mechanical Fitter (7 YEARS)

To ensure maximum availability by carrying-out Corrective, Preventive maintenance on the Following Equipment’s:

1.0WATER PUMPS

1.1Stripping and Assembly of Warman pumps

1.2Replacement of Bearings and Mechanical seals on pumps

2.0PIPE WORK

2.1Removing and Fitting the pipes.

2.2Removing and fitting the valves e.g. Ball valves, Butterfly valves, Non- Return valves.

2.3Gaskets Making, Rubber and paper gasket

3.0FULLER PUMP (SCREW PUMP)

3.1Dismantling and Assembling of the Screw pump

3.2Removing and fitting of Bearings

3.3Screw Inspections

3.4Removing and replacing of seals

3.5Coupling Alignment

3.6Bearing Lubrications

3.7Fitting discharge pipes and valves

4.0COMPRESSORS (screw compressors)

4.1Removing and fitting of Air fitter Oil fitters

4.2Replacing the oil separator when its damage

4.3Fitting the Pneumatic pipe valves

4.4Removing and Replacing of water-cooling system pipes and valves.

5.0ID FAN (induced draught fan)

5.1On the coupler: Overhaul fitting Bearings replacement.

5.2Replacement of the Fan impeller

5.3Bearing removal and replacement on the coupler

5.4Fan shaft Bearings removal and replacement

5.5Fitting the cooling water system for the coupler bearings.

6.0FANS (Fans with Barrels)

6.1Removing and fitting the Bearings on the Barrel

6.2Bearing Lubrications

6.3Coupling alignment

6.4Removing and Replacing Impeller on shaft

6.5Inspections

7.0AIR BLOWERS.

7.1Removing and Replacing the V- belts

7.2Removing and Replacing the Bearings on the Blower

7.3Bearing Lubrications

7.4Pulley alignment

7.5Inspections

8.0ROTOR PACKER (Cement Packing Machine)

8.1Carrying Maintenance on the Rotor Packing Machine

8.2Changing the Rotor Packer Bearing’s top and Bottom

8.3Replacing the V- Belts, seals on hubs and impeller

8.4Repairs on the Pneumatic system (Pneumatic cylinders on the bag ejector)

9.0DYNAMIC SEPARATOR

9.1Coupling Alignment.

9.2Gear box Lubrication

9.3Removing and Replacement of Separator Bearings top and Bottom

9.4Replacement of the liners

9.5Replacement of the separator cage

10.0AIR SLIDE CONVEYOR

10.1Replacement of the canvas

10.2Fitting the pneumatics pipes and the valves

10.3Fitting the fan to the motor

10.4Carrying-out specific inspection, vibrations on Motor bearings and temperature

11.0BALL MILL

11.1Inspection on centre screen condition and general inspections of the Mill.

11.2Coupling alignment

11.3Removing and Replacement of the liners e.g. shell and diaphragm liners

11.4Replacement of shell protecting plates in the dry chamber

11.5Mill Shoe Bearings replacement

12.0DRAG CHAIN CONVEYOR

12.1Carrying-out Maintenance on the chain

12.2Coupling Alignment

12.3Removing and Replacing the Bearings on the Sprockets, tail drum and idlers

12.4Replacing the chain links

12.5Replacement of liner

13.0SCREW CONVEYOR

13.1Removing and fitting the Bearings

13.2Coupling Alignment on the drive

13.3Replacement of the screw

13.4Walk by Inspections

14.0CONVEYOR BELTS

14.1Replacing new Conveyor belts (rubber belts)

14.2Making Joints by Cold vulcanizing

14.3Making joints by mechanical fasteners

14.4Removing and replacing Roller (carrying Rollers, Return rollers, Idlers Rollers)

14.5Coupling Alignment

14.6Fitting ofBearings on (Head Pulley tail pulley, nab pulley and Bend pulleys)

14.7Gear Box inspection and lubrication

15.0BUCKET ELEVATOR CONVEYOR (Chain /Belt Type)

15.1Replacement of bearings on the sprockets (head and tail Sprockets)

15.2Removing and Replacing the Buckets

15.3Coupling Alignment

15.4Gear Box Lubrication

15.5Removing and Replacement of the chain.

15.6Replacement of worn belt and head pulley

16.0GRATE COOLER

16.1Carry out detailed alignment on the grate cooler.

16.2Replacement of grate plates

16.3Replacement of cooper bearings

16.4Replacement of steel bushes

16.5Replacement of bronze bushes

16.6Replacement of pipe ducts.

17.0ROTARY KILN

17.1 Measure tire creep on the kiln

17.2 Carry out NDT on the shell and rollers

17.3 Carry out thickness measurements on the shell

17.4 Inspect hydraulic system on the thrust roller

17.5 Carry out kiln hot alignment

17.6 Inspect for any cracks

AT MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC (Kitwe): Responsibilities as Mechanical Fitter (3 YEARS 6 MONTHS)

1.1 Removing and Fitting the bearings on various Equipment’s

1.2Dismantling and Assembly ofpumps (Sulzer pump, Wear pump, Warman pump)

1.3 Gasket making, Rubber and Paper gasket

1.4 Carry out maintenance on conveyor belts

1.5 Pipe fitting and valves (gate valves, Ball valves, butterfly valves)

1.6 Servicing Jaw crusher, locomotives.

AT NDOLA LIME COMPANY LTD: Responsibilities as Mechanical Fitter (1 Year)

1.0SCREW CONVEYOR

1.1Removing and Fitting the bearings

1.2Coupling Alignment on the drive

1.3Replacement of the screw

1.4Walk by Inspections

1.5Fitting water pipe lines and valves

2.0 CONVEYOR BELTS

2.1Replacing new Conveyor belts(rubber belts)

2.2 Making Joints by cold vulcanizing

2.3 Making joints by mechanical fasteners

2.4 Removing and replacing Roller(carrying Rollers, Return rollers, Idlers Rollers)

2.5 Coupling Alignment

2.6 Fitting of Bearings on (Head Pulley tail pulley, nab pulley and Bend pulleys

2.7 Gear Box inspection and lubrication

3.0 BUCKET ELEVATOR CONVEYOR(Chain /Belt Type)

3.1 Replacement of bearings on the sprockets(head and tail Sprockets)

3.2 Removing and Replacing the Buckets

3.3 Coupling Alignment

3.4 Gear Box Lubrication

3.5 Removing and Replacement of the chain.

3.6 Replacement of worn belt and head pulley

4.0 FANS (Fans with Barrels)

4.1 Removing and fitting the Bearings on the Barrel

4.2 Bearing Lubrications

4.3 Coupling alignment

4.4 Removing and Replacing Impeller on shaft

4.5 Inspections

5.0 ID FAN (induced draught fan)

5.1 Overhaul fitting Bearings replacement.

5.2 Replacement of the Fan impeller

5.3 Bearing removal and replacement on the coupler

5.4 Fan shaft Bearings removal and replacement

5.5 Fitting the cooling water system for the coupler bearings.

1.0 SWARP SPINNING MILL LIMITED NDOLA: Responsibilities as Mechanical Fitter (2 Years)

1.1 Maintenance and Repair of: Screw Compressors

1.2 Auto Corners Machines

1.3 Speed Frames

1.4 Spindle Machines

1.6Hydraulic and Pneumatic Machines, and Blowers

1.0 LAFARGE LICHTENBURG PLANT SOUTH AFRICA: Responsibilities as Mechanical Inspector (9 Months)

Scheduling of inspection jobs for the kiln and fuel section.

Do condition monitoring on all plant equipment and trend.

Carrying out vibration analysis on plant equipment on collected data.

Closing of inspection work orders which are done in the system

Ensuring Smooth running of equipment

Generate reports on all identified defects and work orders.

Carry out alignment and balancing of fans.

Carry out detailed alignment on the grate cooler.

Carry out thickness measurement, NDT (magnetic particles)

ACHIEVEMENT

Lafarge Cement- Lusaka

I was given a certificate of Recognition on Labour Day 1st May 2016, As Outstanding Performance.

CAREER HISTORY

1993 - 1995 Mambwe high school, Mambwe (obtained School Certificate)

1998 January – 1999 December-Northern Technical College (Obtained Craft Certificate in Mechanical fitting)

2000January-2001 December – Swarp spinning mills LTD Ndola (Mechanical fitter)

2002 January – 2002 December – Ndola lime company LTD (Mechanical fitter)

2006 June- 2013 August - Joined Lafarge cement- Lusaka (Mechanical Fitter)

2013August - 2022 May Lafarge cement- Lusaka (Mechanical Inspector)

2020 March – 2020 October – Worked as mechanical inspector in Lichtenburg plant south Africa.

2022 June- 2023 February Lafarge cement- Lusaka (Inspections supervisor)

2023 March-2023 October Khayah cement Zimbabwe (Maintenance coach)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Benson Zimba

NRC : 449708/52/1

Nationality : Zambian

Date of Birth : 1st January 1977

Place of Birth: Village Mumba Chipata

Marital status : Married

Sex : Male

Residential Address: H/No 339Musamba Town Ship, Chilanga – Lusaka

Cell No : +260*********

Email : ad293b@r.postjobfree.com

Referees:

MR EVANGELOS POLITIS MR JAGGER PHIRI

+263********* FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS

+276******** CELL =+260-*********

MR JAMES KIRKPATRICK MR RODGERS MULENGA

LAFARGEHOLCIM SOUTH AFRICA CELL=+260-*********

CELL=+277********

MR JONATHAN MUTENA

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

CHILANGA PLANT

HUAXIN CEMENT ZAMBIA

CELL=+260-*********

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