Engineer Machine

CURRICULUM VITAE

Of

RAPHAEL ZULU

PERSONAL DETAIL

Surname : Zulu

Forename : Raphael

Date of Birth : 21th April,1980

Sex : Male

Nationality : Zambian

NRC NO : 216040/62/1

Marital Status : Married

Contact Mobile : +260*********

Contact Address : 747 Magoye Court, Riverside, Chingola.

Email Address : add77p@r.postjobfree.com

Passport : Current

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Raphael is fully qualified and highly skilled heavy equipment diesel technician with ten years working experience and extensive training in heavy equipment maintenance. He has extensive experience in heavy equipment maintenance planning, with a high degree of attention to detail. Raphael likes to work hard and smart, is able to meet targets and always ensures that the work is done to the correct standards and within given time frame and budget. This attitude has enabled the reduction of costs, re-work and machine down time, and is highly regarded by his superiors and peers alike. He is a team player who is flexible and quick to pick up new skills and always eager to learn from others. Raphael is not afraid to share his ideas and enthusiasm, and always works safely and follows all safety policies and procedures.

WORK HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE

January 2005 – PRESENT

Konkola Copper Mines Zambia: - Konkola and Nchanga underground projects.

Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician:

Machinery worked in portfolio:

Atlas Copco Dump Tracks: - MT 436b, MT 443, MT 2000, MT 444, MT 2010

Sandvik Dump Trucks, EJC 533, 530,

Bell Trucks B40D e carrier, Shotcrete, concrete mixer femel,

Wheel Loaders - Atlas Copco: -ST1030, ST1020, ST1030, ST 1530, ST2G.

Wheel Loaders – Sandvik: - Toro 400D, Toro 007, LH410M, LH410E

Wheel Loaders – Caterpillar: - R1600 and R1300.

Drill Rigs – Sandvik: - Solo and Exera.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviewing on and off board monitoring systems and equipment trend reports to look for

under performance in component or overall equipment performance

Building and assembling of all hydraulic hoses with permanent and reusable fittings

Carrying out component rebuilds on the following: Engines, final drives, transmissions,

torque converters, diffs, hoist cylinders and many other components

Carrying out planned preventive maintenance

Conducting daily running repairs and services

Carrying out mid and full life component change outs

Troubleshooting hydraulic malfunctioning

Replacing components such as final drives, pumps and engines

Troubleshooting of overheating of various machine systems

Troubleshooting and repairs of rough engine running

Replacing electronic unit injectors and calibrate trim codes

Calibrating various machine systems such as transmission calibration.

Carrying out various pressure tests on hydraulic systems

Recovering of broken-down machines from the field to workshop.

Performing daily inspection and document backlogs from inspections

Responding and attend to field breakdowns

Dismantling, inspection and repair of components such as suspension cylinders

Supervising and Coaching Trainees/Apprentices

Writing service reports and ordering parts

WORK HISTORY

January 2002 - January 2005

Mpongwe Development Company of Zambia

Heavy Duty Diesel Technician Trainee

RESPONSIBILITIES

Carried out full service and repair on machines such as: -Isuzu KB 250, KB 2000, Leyland, Tata, Johndeer and case Tractors and motor cycles such as CT2000 and XL.

Carried out components rebuilds such as engines, final drives, transmissions, torque converters, diffs, and other components

Carried out troubleshooting on hydraulic System

Carried out fluid monitoring systems to monitor wear and contamination

Carried out planned preventive maintenance

Conducted daily running repairs and services

Carried out mid-life component change outs

Troubleshooting of hydraulic malfunctioning

Replaced components such as final drives, pumps and engines

Troubleshooting overheating of various machine systems

Troubleshooting and repairs rough engine running

Replaced electronic unit injectors and calibrate trim code

Carried out various pressure tests on hydraulic systems

Recovery of broken-down machines from the maize fields.

Performed daily inspection and document backlogs from inspections.

Responded and attend to filed breakdowns

Dismantling, Inspection and repair of components such as suspension cylinders

ACHIEVEMENTS

Improved confidence in machine reliability and availability ensured.

Reduced machine down time.

Successfully assembled: -

Atlas Copco: - MT 436B, MT 2000, ST1030, LH410 and EJC533

Sandvik: - R1600 and R1300

Caterpillar Machines for Konkola Copper mines plc

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2002 Graduated from Solwezi Training Institute with a full (E.C.Z.) Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics.

2007 Graduated from Northern technical college with certificate in hydraulics.

2012 Certificate in first aid at Konkola Copper Mines.

2012 Certificate of attendance in LH410M and EJC 533 Maintenance under Sandvik Mining & Construction.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

1994 – 1999 Obtained Grade Twelve (12) Certificate from Mpongwe Secondary School in Luanshya.

SKILLS

Speak fluent English

Use and application of personal computer

Strong interpersonal skills

Able to operate a forklift

Able to operate a Pendant Crane

Basic Rigging and welding

HOBBIES AND INTEREST

Athletics, football, playing chess and reading books

REFEREES

John Muula

Section Engineer

Konkola Copper Mines

Mobile: +260*********, +260*******

DAVIE MUTALE

Foreman

Konkola Copper Mines

Mobiles: +260*********.

Noel Katupisha

Chief Engineer

Konkola Copper Mines

Mobile: +260*********

George Kapata

Acting Engineering Manager

Mpongwe Development Company

Mobile: +260-********

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