Professional Summary

Over the course of **-year tenure as a mechanic, I have

consistently demonstrated a high level of proficiency in inspections, maintenance, repair light and heavy duty machinery. My hands on experience have allowed me to develop a keen understanding of the intricate working of various vehicles and equipments enabling me to diagnose issues accurately and implement effective solutions. One of my key contribution establishment and implementation of comprehensive preventative maintenance programs.

Recognise the importance of proactive measures in

extending the life span and performance of equipment. Contact

+260 966 – 184214

ad4h6i@r.postjobfree.com

Plot 2319 Kimale off

Chingola Road, Solwezi

ACADEMIC

QUALIFICATION

Tertiary

Certificate in Automotive

Mechanic

Luanshya Trades

2003 – 2004

Secondary School

Grade 12 Certificate

Zimba Secondary School

1997-2001

Awards

• Recognised and

awarded for the best

employee 1-Quarter

2022

Certifications

• Caterpillar Africa

Technician Certificate

• CAT SIS/ET Certificate

• LOTO And Working at

Height Training

• Safety, Health and

Environment

• Driver’s License Class

CE

• First Aid Certificate

• Fire-fighting and

Rescue Operations

Certificate

Job History

First Quantum Minerals – Kansanshi Mine Plc, Solwezi

Artisan – HER (September 2023 – To date)

First quantum minerals, is a global copper company which operate long life mines in several countries and employ appropriately twenty thousand (20,000) people world-wide.

• Conducting diagnostic assessment on mechanical

and hydraulic systems, utilizing electronic scanners and diagnostic tools when necessary.

• Executive repairs and maintenance on various heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with established

standards.

• Carrying out preventive maintenance activities,

including engine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.

• Adhering to specified procedures and charts to

lubricate equipment properly.

• Ensuring equipment availability by inspecting and testing vehicles, responding to operator complaints, and maintaining their functional condition.

• Managing work orders and closing sheets, replacing faulty parts and components as required.

• Documenting vehicle services and repairs for proper maintenance records.

• Performing checks on various vehicle components

like fan belts, hoses, wiper blades, radiators,

batteries, and safety devices.

• Verifying vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives.

CHIBUYE KACHEPA

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

• Preparing accurate and timely service and repair reports, complying with state vehicle requirements including testing engine and safety standards.

• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within the work area daily.

• Demonstrating advanced proficiency with CAT

support systems like SIS, ET & VIMS for

troubleshooting and repairs tasks.

• Demonstrating advanced proficiency with Liebherr support systems LIDOS.

• Holding troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of hydraulic components such as pumps, cylinders, and drifters (Hammers)

• Ensure that all workshop staff is safe and sound

• Ensuring that maintenance activities comply with relevant safety regulations and standards.

• Executing repairs of faulty equipment promptly to minimise downtime.

• Conducting regular inspections to identify potential issues and pre-emptively address them to prevent

breakdowns

• Collaborating with a team to perform routine

maintenance tasks and machine rebuilds.

• Implementing safety protocols and adhering to

regulations to maintain a safety working

environment.

• Continuously upgrading skills and knowledge

through training programs to stay updated with the latest technologies in equipment repair and

maintenance.

First Quantum Mining and Operations – Solwezi Artisan

– HER/Safety, Health & Environment Representative

(June 2009 – August 2023)

First Quantum Mining and operations – a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals under Kansanshi mining Plc

which employed approximately 2,500 workers in Zambia.

• Attend to field breakdowns on the mining sites.

• Completed routine tasks such as lubrication of fleet equipment, seal replacement and filter changing.

• Repaired minor defects during short services, record defects, explain further repair needs and offer options to the maintenance supervisor on all mining

equipment.

• Completed documentation, maintain accurate

records to validate my repairs performed on each

piece of equipment.

• Planned maintenance and component Replacement.

• Component rebuilds such as Engines, Hydraulic

pumps, motors and cylinders

• Did Trouble-shooting on mechanical and hydraulic circuits.

• Fundamental of

hydraulic and hose

maintenance

• Logical trouble shooting

and Lincoln Centro-

Matic Grease systems

• Basic Rigging

• Fleetguard certificate of

competency

• OEM Certificate of

Competency on

EX2500-6 BH

Area of Expertise

• Diesel mechanics

• Equipment maintenance

• Fault diagnosis

• Microsoft office

• Mechanical problems

• Tool storage

• Vehicle engines

• Vehicle inspections

• Diagnostics

• Equipment repair

• New installation

• Good at following

instructions.

Machines Worked On

CATERPILLAR

MACHINES

• 777F

• 785C Rigid Dump Truck

LIEBHERR

MACHINES

• R984

• R9250D

• R9350D

• R9350E

HITACHI

MACHINES

• ZX870LCR-5G

• ZX850LC

• ZX800LC-3

• ZX350LC-6

• EX1900

• EX1900-5

• EX2500-6

• EX1200-7B4

• Ex 5600-7E

• EX 2500-6

• Maintained tools, tested equipment and kept all work areas organized

• Attended monthly safety briefings.

• Conducted workshop inspections with the

Maintenance Supervisor, to ensure safe work

environment.

• Played a leading role in Safety, Health and

Environment awareness issues.

• Recognized and awarded for the best employee of the quarter 1 -2022 in Maintenance Excavator Section.

• Worked independently and in a Crew of Eighteen (18) members.

KOMATSU

MACHINES

• PC1250SP-7

VOLVO

MACHINES

• A40F ART. Dump truck

• EC290BLC Dump

Truck

• EC300DL

• EC360BLC

• EC700CL

• EC700BLC

LIGHT VEHICLES

WORKED ON

• Landcruiser

• Nissan hardbody

• Tata trucks

• Land rovers

Zambia Electricity Supply Cooperation (ZESCO) -

Luanshya Workshop Workman (January 2005 – June

2009)

ZESCO Limited is a power utility company owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia, that supplies electricity and energy solutions within Zambia and the Sub-Saharan region employing 2,478 workers country wide.

• I worked on light duty vehicles (Landcruiser, Nissan Hardbody, Tata trucks, Land rovers)

• Conducted Planned maintenance repairs on all

company vehicles

• Sought out quickly and learned wide range of repair procedures on light vehicles

• Attended to field breakdowns

• Followed all safety protocols and regulations and never had an incident

• Completed weekly reports on all repairs

• Road tested company vehicles to assess repairs.

• Worked independently and as a team Four (4)

Colleagues.

References

Mr. Benjamin Munganga

Maintenance foreman (Excavator Section)

First Quantum Minerals – Kansanshi Mine

+260-***-***-***

Email: ad4h6i@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Nonde Nkhata

Maintenance Foreman

First Quantum Minerals – Kansanshi Mine

+260-***-***-***

Email: ad4h6i@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Kalobwe Bwalya

Maintenance Supervisor – Field services

First Quantum Minerals – Kansanshi Mine

+260-***-***-***

Email: ad4h6i@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Problem solving

• Leadership skills

Professional

Affiliations

Certified Member of the

engineering institution of

Zambia (EIZ)

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