BRIGHTON WAPUTA
Mobile: +263*********, +263********* ~ E-Mail: ado071@r.postjobfree.com ~ DOB: Oct 13, 1980 PERSONAL PROFILE
Surname : Waputa
First : Brighton
I.D Number : 27-145506 J 27
Passport Number : EN819728 (Expiry date - 09/01/2026) Place of Birth : Gutu, Masvingo
Marital Status : Married
Gender : Male
Nationality : Zimbabwean
Home Adress : House number 75 Munro Road, Harare, Zimbabwe Driver's Licence Number : 36056 LK (class 2)
Languages : English, Basic Afrikaans,Basic Arabic,,Basic Hindi,Basic SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
Engine Overhauling Project Management Crane Repair Breakdown Response Decision Making Leakage Control Project management Quality Assurance Strategic Planning Staff Mentoring Schematic diagram interpretation Electrical Inspection Maintenance Planning Analytical & Interpersonal Skills Diagnosis and Overhauls Autocad Computers Customer Care Technical Apptitude Logistics Physically Fit Team Work First Aid Logistics
Agricultural equipment Electronics Hydraulics and Pneumatics Welding skills TECHNICAL SYNOPSIS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Possess a clear understanding of the industry and technology trends with distinction of instituting quality control techniques to achieve project excellence at the lowest overall cost. Successfully completed projects as site Mechanic on projects in Mammoet middle East to include projects in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and UAE.
Proficiency in the use and handling of workshop equipment and tools to include diagnostic machines, jacks, drilling machines, grinding machines, welding machines.
Experience of working on Cranes, Forklift, Drill Rigs, Truck, Trailers, generators, Powerpacks Earthmoving equipment, Tractors, Agricultural equipment, compressors to include Caterpillar, Volvo, Massey Ferguson, John Deere, Komatsu, Demag, Liebherr, Noteboom, Sanny, Scania, Mercedes benz, Nissan, Kobelco and Howo brands Implemented regular routines of preventive maintenance, engine component evaluation and equipment operation checks which reduced annual wear and tear rate of the assigned engines by 30% when I was at Technical Drilling and Blasting. Deft in addressing sensor’s, level sensors, flow sensors, Angle sensors, analyzing test data and preparing technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel and understanding Electrical, Mechanical, and Hydraulic drawings including schematic interpretation.
Overhauled engines singlehandedly to prepare and ensure availability of heavy machinery for a mega project within a very limited time frame of time using measuring tools to include micrometers, Vernier calipers, DTI indicators, torque wrenches.. Worked successfully on field services and interacting with clients to solve complex issues including comissioning of machines
Hands on experience in diagnosing problems and identifying equipment and solutions needed to rectify the problems Proficient in English, Basic Afrikaans, Basic Arabic Basic Hindi (Basic) and French (basic) WORKING EXPERIRNCE
DIESEL AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
GOCONGO COMPANY, DRC DEC 2020 – SEP 2021
Repair of agricultural equipment
Attending breakdowns and doing scheduled maintenances Completing jobs cards
Carrying out machine component overhauls to include Valves, pumps, small engines and electrical components. Carrying out inspections for pre and post trips before they Leave the workshop
Carrying out timeous recommendation for any areas that need improvement, doing services and greasing of machines.
Field Service Technician
Kanoo Machinery,Dubai UAE Sep 2017 – AUG 2019
Conduct extensive diagnostic procedures to determine the source of
customers problems and provide accurate repair recommendations inspect equipment according to the states requirements for emissions
and manufacturers standards
Maitain legible and accurate paperwork for both the customers and for records
Clean and maintain working area to ensure safety standards and
workplace safety
Perform basic care of equipment including changing oil, engine
tune ups, repair and recondition of worn parts, disassemble and assemble parts, explain clients both operational and technical
problems on a machine
Carrying out diagnosis bothelectronically on machines to ascertain extend of repairs needed
HYDRAULIC MECHANIC Nov 2013 – 27 July 2017
Mammoet Middle East UAE
Challenged to perform Heavy Equipment mechanic duties adhering to areas of service, quality and goals including ownership for downtime and accountability for timely availability of the equipment Meet cost standards by monitoring expenses; implementing cost-saving actions Ensure that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood and adhered to
Use compulsory protective equipment and remain safety minded during day- to-day work
Carry out a proper risk evaluation before any maintenance activity is started and ensure precautions are taken before work is carried out Responsible for heavy equipment repairs and adjust diesel power units changing sensors, hydraulic adjustments on pumps, doing services. Snapshots of Highlighted
Machines Worked On
Cranes: Demag, Liebherr and Kobelco
to include mobil hydraulic and crawler
cranes
Forklifts: Hyster and Telehandlers
(Manitou, Junhenriech Electric
Forklifts, Hyster)
Trucks: Mercedes Actross, MAN
Trailers and lowbed trailers:
Noteboom trailers
SPMTS and SP Trailers: Kamag,
Goldhofer, Sheurle
Snapshots of Highlighted
Machines Worked On
Tractors: Massey Ferguson (460, 7150,
CLAAS TRACTORS 340, 385)
TRUCKS TO INCLUDE HOWO,
SINOTRUKCS, MERCEDES, MAN
TRUCKS, TRAILER LOW BEDS
Volvo excavators, SLDG Graders and
wheel loaders, CATRPILLAR
DOZERS
Agricultural equipment to include
planters, ripper ploughs, sprayers.
Forklifts
Snapshots of Highlighted
Machines Worked On
Tractors: Massey Ferguson (440, 7140,
6713, 390,1547,6480,544)
Perkins Engines, Kubota Engines,
Cummins Engines, Caterpillar
engines.
Hitachi excavators
Beach Tech trailers and machines
Ausa Dumpers
Bobcats and Telehandlers
Hyster forklifts
Generators: Perkins, Cat
Beaah street washers
Heavy Diesel Mechanic Jun 2013 – Oct 2013
United Mechanical Equipment, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Recruited to determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts. Ensured the correct operation of machinery through co-ordination of maintenance personnel in compliance with superior instructions and ensured the respect of quality and HSE procedures Maintained safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations
Performed routine maintenance controls of the mechanical equipment and provided for preventive, routine and non routine repair of equipment to include internal combustion engines, pumps, compressors and lifting equipment
DRILL RIG MECHANIC Sep 2010 – Sep 2012
Tech Drill and Blasting, Fujairah, UAE
Conducted mechanical completion, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on complete Drill Rigs package such as screw type second stage compressors, HL 700 hydraulic drills and Atlas Copco COP hydraulic drills, HLT800 Tamrock and Hydraulic Drills
Carried out scheduled maintenances, including setting pressures, component overhauls on pumps and motors to include positive displacement pumps, variable displacement pumps, pressure regulating valves, electro- pneumatic switches and cylinders
Responsible for maintenance of Atlas copco 2550 drifters, tamrock 700 and 800LT drifters, Variable Displacement pumps,Fixed
Carried out engines repairs including overhauls, condition repairs, Previously held positions
Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Jun 2009 – Aug 2010
COSTAIN, Zimbabwe
Petrol and Diesel Mechanic, May 2008 – Dec 2008
NMC, South Africa
Motor Mechanic, Apr 2008 – May 2008
CV & AutoMechanical, South Africa
Diesel Mechanic,
Delta Corporation, Zimbabwe Oct 2005 – Oct 2007
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic,
Delta Corporation, Zimbabwe Jul 2001 – Sep 2005
Snapshots of Highlighted
Machines Worked On
Atlas Copco: F-9 Drill Rigs, 590 Atlas
Copco Drill Rigs, 780 Drill Rigs, 785
Drill Rigs
SANSDVIK: 700 and 780 Tamrock
Rock Drilling Rigs
Furukawa: Drill Rigs powered by
caterpillar, Compressor: Atlas Copco
(airpower XAS50DD,XRVS 455 MD),
Ingresol Rand and Compair
Snapshots of Highlighted
Machines Worked On
Cranes: SANNY, DEMAG and
Kobelco to include mobil hydraulic
and crawler cranes
Forklifts: Hyster and Telehandlers
(Manitou, TCM Forklifts, Hyster)
Trucks: Mercedes Actross, MAN
Trailers and lowbed trailers:
Powerpacks and compressors:
Atlas Copco, Perkins, Deutz & hertz
Generators: Perkins, Cummins,
Caterpillar
Snapshots of Highlighted
Machines Worked On
Earthmoving equipment: Graders,
excavators,compactors,dump
trucks,Pavers, backhoe loaders
Forklifts: Hyster and Telehandlers
(Manitou, Kemachi Electric Forklifts,
Hyster)
Trucks: Mercedes Actross, MAN,
Scania, Volvo, Daf, Nissan
Trailers and lowbed trailers:
Flooring equipment to include soff
cuts and Power floats
Powerpacks and compressors: Atlas
Copco, Perkins, Deutz & hertz
Generators: Perkins, Cummins,
EDUCATION AND PROFESSSIONALCREDENTIALS
Certification (Computer Numeracy Course) Career Management Centre 2004 Certification (AUTO CAD 2D and 3D) Oscar Institute Educational Centre 2015 Certification (Logistics and supply chain American Institute for Management Studies 2015 Certification, (Rigging, Working at height) Mammoet Academy 2015 Certification,( Manual Handling, Safety Awareness) Mammoet Academy 2014 Certification, (Basic First Aid) NAJMA Institute 2014 Certification, (Basic and Advanced pneumatics) Delta Technical Institute 2005 Certification, Apprenticeship in Diesel Tractor Mechanics Delta Techcical Institute 2005 Certification, Motor Vehicle and Diesel Technology Kwekwe Technical College 2003 Certification, NQF LEVEL 4 (Diesel Mechanic) SAQA Evaluation Certificate 2008 Certification Fire Fighting skills UAE civil defence 2015 Certificate, Handling of dangerous chemicals Eurolink Safety 2015 Certification,( Electrical, CanBus systems, Crane repair) Mammoet Academy 2016 Certfication (Lincoln 1&2, SPMT trailer repair ) Mammoet Academy 2016 Caterpillar Technician Caterpillar Academy 2018