Mining Minerals

PATRON CHILAWA

Address: Plot L/*****/M Stadium Area

Cell: +260-***-****** / +260*********

Email:*****.**@*****.***

Date of Birth:15/06/86

Solwezi, Zambia

SUMMARY

Dedicated Heavy Equipment Repair Artisan / Mechanic with over seven (7) years of working experience progressively in a mining industry with an apprenticeship background, I am a team player who enjoys working with others. I am a self-starter who has hands – on experience in heavy diesel engines and engine systems, power-train, brake system, suspension system, steering system, final drive, hydraulic system, pneumatic system and mechanical repairs/installation on heavy equipment machines. WORK EXPERIENCE

First Quantum Minerals – Mining Division = 01 May 2014 to Present

• Diagnose, repair, maintain, service heavy diesel engines and heavy equipment machines such as: but not limited to mining haul trucks. Caterpillar, Hitachi and Komatsu.

• Carry out preventive and planned maintenance including back log repairs

• Repair and replace worn out parts,

• Remove and change engine components like; turbo chargers, fuel injectors, fuel pumps, oil pumps, radiator, induction and exhaust manifolds.

• Replace cylinder head and gaskets, lube filters, fuel filters, oil coolers and air cleaners

• Replace thermostat, valve clearance setting.

• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on heavy equipment machines.

• Knowledge of repairing and maintaining heavy diesel engines including all engine systems.

• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical repairs.

• In – depth knowledge of methods of operating and maintain different types of heavy equipment especially dump trucks such as 777D, 777F, 785C Caterpillar, EH3500AC II Hitachi, HD 785 – 5, HD 785 – 7, HD 1500 Komatsu trucks.

• Possess computer / internet knowledge and skills.

• Proficient in technical language and engineering terminology.

• Possess troubleshooting skills,

• Using Overhead Crane to change heavy Machine components,

• Capable of using oxy-acetylene to cut and to heat,

• Installing bearings and bushings,

• Possess rigging skills.

• in the operation of internal combustion engines.

• Possess ability to do equipment rebuilds, installations and midlife repairs.

• Possess a national driving licence class C1.

• Possess basic First aid knowledge.

• Possess ability of basic fabrications i.e. use of oxy-acetylene.

• Extensive knowledge of various power tools and hand tools.

• Capable of using precision measuring instruments e.g feeler gauge, torque wrench and vernier caliper, and more.

• Proficient knowledge of reciprocating engine service requirements.

• Ability to read schematics, equipment manuals, drawings and blue- prints.

• Perform equipment rebuilds.

• Preloading wheel hub bearings.

• Practicing good house keeping,

• Component reconditioning,

• Handle tasks of repairing and replacing equipment parts, water pumps, hydraulic pumps, control valves, steering cylinders, hoist and suspension cylinders, transmission, differential unities many more,

• Responsible of diagnosing, repairing and servicing heavy diesel engines, hydraulics and pneumatics on dump trucks.

• Handle tasks of component installations i.e. transmission, torque convertors, differential and final drives / brake groups, brake calipers and discs, wheel stations, engines, radiators and many more.

• Hydraulic hoses plumbing.

• Changing compressor and governors,

• Conduct machine running checks

• Conduct midlife component change out.

• Carry out preventive and planned maintenance including back log repairs.

• Component disassembly, reassembly and many more.

• Replacing accumulator bladders,

• Replacing pneumatic relays and air dryers.

SKILLS

Engine repairs,

Service and maintenance,

Heavy equipment,

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Repairs,

Trade skills,

Overhauling,

Great attention to details,

Troubleshooting,

Quick learner,

Problem solving approach,

Parts replacements,

Good communication skills,

Computer literate,

Excellent practical and mechanical skills,

Safety oriented,

EDUCATION SUMMARY

Technicians for Africa- a Caterpillar Global Dealer Leaning Program-Short Intensive course;25/01/20- Foundation Courses Level 2, Technician for Africa Certificate of completion. I did an apprenticeship program under First Quantum Minerals –Mining Division Institution: Northern Technical College (NORTEC)

Duration: July 2010 to Mar 2014

Qualifications: July 2010 – Dec 2012 -Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair Qualification : Jan 2013 – Mar 2014 - Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair, 2005 Grade Twelve School Certificate

Short Courses includes: Electronic Fuel injection two weeks intensive training-17/12/12- 28/12/12

Industrial courses Includes:

Basis Rigging, Cummins Fleet guard Technical induction, Contamination Control-S.O. S and Defect Identification, Basic First Aid training, a number of Safety trainings, Basic Rigging and many more. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Technician – Engineering Institution of Zambia

• First Aider - Chamber of Mines of Zambia Council for First Aid REFEREES

Mr. Julius Lungu- Section head- First Quantum Minerals – Mining Division Cell: +260-***-******

Email: ***********@*****.***

Mr. Matthews Chibi-Supervisor First Quantum Minerals – Mining Division Cell: +260-*********

Email: *********************@*****.***

Mr. Benito Mchilwa – Former Supervisor First Quantum Minerals – Mining Division Cell: +260*********

Email: *************.**@*****.***

And many more upon request.

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