HD Mechanic

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Ernest

Surname : Kawaya

NRC No. : 197331/13/1

Date of Birth : 21st July, 1978

Nationality : Zambian

Passport No. : ZN744600

Address : Plot 1375 ‘A’ Jacaranda Road Kabundi Central, Chingola

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Motivated heavy equipment mechanic with a proven track record of success in servicing, repairing and maintaining equipment. Over 20 years of experience in fast paced surface and underground sittings. Adept in troubleshooting, diagnosing and recognizing failures and devising strategies to prevent future issues.

SKILLS

Troubleshooting

Issue diagnostics

Critical thinking

Equipment maintenance

Customer / personal service

Complex problem solving

Work place safety

Machine inspection

Root cause analysis

High mechanical, electrical and hydraulic aptitude.

Preventive and reparative maintenance

Computer

Able to use CMMS such as pronto

Able to use maintenance software such as CAT, ET, VIMS, SIS etc.

Machine rebuild and overhaul

EDUCATION

Northern Technical College:

Certificate in Basic Hydraulic

Certificate in Advanced Hydraulic

Electro – Hydraulic Certificate

Luanshya Trades Training Institute: 1999 – 2000

Certificate in Heavy Equipment repair

Mpika Boys High school – GCE Certificate: 1999 - 1993 (Grade 12)

CERTIFICATION AND COURSES

Supervisory leadership course - certificate (Barrick Gold Lumwana)

First Aid (Barrick Gold, Lumwana)

Working at heights (Barrick)

Confined space (Barrick)

Forklift operation (Barrick)

Fire safety drills (KCM /

Contamination control (KCM)

Electronic technician (Barrick)

Pronto (Barrick)

Total quality management (KCM)

Hydraulic system trouble shooting techniques (Barrick)

International Risk Control - (KCM)

WORK EXPERIENCE

SUPERVISOR - HEAVY EQUIPMENT SECTION

MINING HAULAGE COMPANY - April 2019 - Present

Supervise all equipment repairs, overhauls and services

Oversee all rebuild and prepare needed parts and tools

Inspect all running machines to capture would be break downs.

Test and certify all machinery before releasing to end user

Record all work done and back logs on every machine

Direct workers working on dismantling and assembling equipment to ensure total quality works.

Spearhead safety issues and ensuring all personal use the correct PPE and tools for every given task

These machines includes:

CAT, Wheel loader: 950G, 950H, 972H, 950H, CAT Grader, 16G, 16H, 24M,16M, 140H,14H

CAT Dozers: D7R, D9R, D10R, D10T, D11R,

CAT ADT: 740,735

Others: Komatsu GD 825, Graders

Komatsu PC 600 Excavators

Bell 740B Dump Trucks

Komatsu WA 800 Loader

Komatsu D375 Dozers

YELLOW QUIP LIMITED 2018 - 2019

PROJECT COORDINATOR – MACHINE REHABILITATION IN DRC CONGO, GECA MINE.

Coordinate all rehabilitation works on all machines in the project scope.

Relaying all information of relevance back to the mine superintendent on a daily basis.

Adhere to all policies and regulations of the country

Ensure the men exercise the highest standard of safety

Ensure the supervisors are alert and watching over their men all the time

Work closely with maintenance manager to ensure the schedules are adhered to

These Machines Include:

Wheel loader: CAT 9929, CAT, 980H, 966F

Excavator: CAT, 3300, CAT, 390D, Hitach ZX870, Komatsu PC 200

Bull Dozers: CAT, D9R, CAT, D10R, CAT, D10T, CAT, D11R, Komatsu D375

ADT: CAT 740, CAT, 135, Volvo A35D, Bell 740 B

GRADERS: CAT 16G, CAT 164H.

BARRICK GOLD LUMWANA MINE

WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR – ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT – Sept 2012 – Feb 2018

Provide technical information to the work force

Supervising all repairs, services and rebuilds in the w / shop

Ensuring all work places and are cleaned and safe

Ensuring that all machines are cleaned before and after repairs / services

Work closely with planners to identify and schedule machines for repair/ service / rehabilitation

Avail correct tools for every task.

Ensure all personnel are using the correct PPE for every task

Supervise engine rebuilds and component overhauls

Assist in complex field service trouble shooting and repairs

Prepare all spare parts prior to the machines coming

Order required spares using pronto

Chair safety gatherings and updates

Promote good work place safety practices

Test all equipment before handling over to end users

Relay all vital and relevant information to the workshop superintendent on a daily basis. `

Equipment under my section include:

CAT loader: 994F, 993K, 992K, 992G, 966F, 980H, 950G, 950H.

CAT Dozers: D10R, D9R, D10T, D10R, D11R, 854K RTD

CAT Excavator: 390D, 375, 365C

CAT Graders: 16M, 16H, 24M

CAT Dump truck: 740 ADT, 735ADT, 777D, 777F, 789 B 793C

Others: Komatsu 785 - 7 dump truck, D375 dozers, Hitachi ZX870 Excavators. Komatsu PC 600 Excavators.

KONKOLA COPPER MINES PLC (KCM)

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - July 2000 - Aug 2012

DUTIES

Machine Services

Component overhauls and rebuilds

Engine overhauls / rebuilds

Component removal and installation

Troubleshooting and fault finding

Fault diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Reparative maintenance

Machine cleaning and inspection

Machine testing and adjusting

These include:

Graders: CAT 16H, 16M, Komatsu GD825

Loader: CAT 994 B, 992C, 992D, 992G, 992K, 988H, Komatsu WA800 loaders

Wheel Dozers: CAT, 824, 834

Tracked Dozers: CATD10N, D10R, D10T, D11R, Komatsu D375

Dump trucks: CAT777D, 777F, 785C,789C, 793C, 740ADT, Komatsu 785 - 7

Excavator: CAT 375, CAT 365C, 390D.

Engine Rebuilds: CAT3516, 3508, 3412, 3408, 3306, 3406.

CAT: C9, C11, C13, C15, C18

Others: Cummins, Mistubishi, Perkins, Benz, Seneboggen, Duetz.

REFEREES

Kalunga Kabamba Chisengele John

Heavy Equipment Section Manager Yellow Quip Limited

Mining Haulage Company Phone: +260-***-******

Phone: +260-***-******

Austin Tembo Sema Joseph

Workshop Supervisor Workshop Coordinator

Konkola Copper Mines Plc. Barrick Gold Lumwana

Phone: +260-***-****** Phone: +260-***-***-***

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