Diesel Mechanic Tinto

SELVANUS VALOMBOLA

Cell: +264*********/ *** Jabulani Street, Swakopmund, Namibia Passport No: P1059692

Linkedln: Selvanus Valombola/Email: *****************@*****.***

Summary

I am qualified heavy duty diesel mechanic with over 14 years mining experience in light and heavy duty equipment. Provide all aspects of quality mechanical work, including assembling and dissembling resourceful problem solver with strong communication skills.

Experience

09/2019 - 06/2021 Senior Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic (Plant Expansion Project) B2Gold Fekola Mali, West Africa

•Installed ball mill feedbox, replace with larger pump drives and motors to achieve a 7.5Mtpa Installed one additional leach tank with oxygen contactor pump circuit.

•Replace all CIP intertank screens and met sampler, pump drives and larger lines.

•Upgrade leach thickener, tailing thickener feed well, feed pipes, nozzle's modifications and larger pump drives.

•Upgrade of cyanide lead nitrate copper sulphate and flocculants dosing pumps.

•Installation and upgrading of pumps suction lines and pump discharge lines to specify sizes (DN250-DN-

•Rubber lines various spools nozzles feedbox modified and flanges throughout plant.

•Carry out maintenance and services of plant and equipment machinery according to planning/schedule.

•I have performed preventative maintenance, serviced; engine diagnosed system, repaired and rebuilds, equipment inspection, engine overhaul, troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic system on all the expansion plant equipment machinery CAT 3516, CAT XQ60 GE, CAT XQ400, CAT 3456, CUMMINS, 500kw model DFEED-3377478, CAT camp and power supply generators, CAT D6, D9, DIOT, DilT, Compact truck skid steer loader 299D, 289D, 279D, 259D, Peterbilt 348 and 330, Mack DM690 concrete track, Hino, Volvo, International and crane boom trucks, CAT excavators, 6030, 390FL, 320D, 323D and mini 307E, grove crane RT9150E, RT600E, RT540E, TEREX RT1120, DEMAG 500ton and reach stacker, ARIEL MANLIFT 1250AJ, 800AJ, 600AJ, 450AJ, CAT telehandler 517, 514 and 414, Wheel-loaders 994H, 992H, 988H, 989H, 980H and 966H, CAT 432F backhoe loader, diesel miller 400X and PRO 400 welding machines, water pumps, compactors, Honda Generators and concrete vibrators.

•Contact detail-oriented routine maintenance checks and adjust on lubricants, air and hydraulic hoses, belts, brakes, tires, clutches and equipment calibration.

•Train operators on plant operated equipment and all small site machines.

05/2018 - 07/2019 Senior Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic (outdoor mobile mechanic — self-employed)

Valo Trading Enterprises cc Namibia, Southern Africa

•Inspection and repairs of Road construction equipment: D6, D9, Dozer, CAT 514, 515, 517, JLG 514, 517 Telehandler, Wheel-loaders 994H, 992H, 988H, 989H, 980H and 966H, CAT 432F backhoe loader, diesel miller 400X and PRO 400 welding machines

•Maintenance and repair jobs such as oil changes, batteries, timing belt replacement, breaks and air conditioning repairs on vehicles such as Toyota, Hino Truck, Articulated dump truck, Volvo water truck, Zoom Lion concrete truck

12/2015 — 02/2018 Senior Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic B2Gold Fekola Mali, West Africa

•I have performed preventative maintenance, serviced, engine diagnosed system, repaired and rebuild, equipment inspection, engine overhaul, troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic system on the following equipment: CAT 3516, CAT XQ60 GE, CAT XQ400, CAT 3456, CUMMINS, 500kw model DFEED3377478, CAT camp and power supply generators, CAT D6, D9, DIOT, DI IT, Compact truck skid steer loader 299D, 289D, 279D, 259D, Peterbilt 348 and 330, Mack DM690 concrete track, Hino, Volvo, International and crane boom trucks, CAT excavators, 6030, 390FL, 320D, 323D and mini 307E, grove crane RT9150E, RT600E, RT540E, TEREX RT1120, DEMAG 500ton and reach stacker, ARIEL MANLIFT 1250AJ, 800AJ, 600AJ, 450AJ, CAT telehandler 517, 514 and 414, Wheel-loaders 994H, 992H, 988H, 989H, 980H and 966H, CAT 432F backhoe loader, diesel miller 400X and PRO 400 welding machines, water pumps, compactors, Honda Generators and concrete vibrators.

•Contact detail-oriented routine maintenance checks and adjust on lubricants, air and hydraulic hoses, belts, brakes, tires, clutches and equipment calibration.

•Train operators on plant operated equipment and all small site machines.

•Installing/maintenance of all open pit boreholes and generators. Acted in the position of superintend in his absents.

05/2013 -12/2015 Senior Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

B2Gold Otjikoto Namibia, Southern Africa

•I have performed preventative maintenance, serviced, engine diagnosed system, repaired and rebuild, equipment inspection, engine overhaul, troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic system on the following equipment: CAT 988H, 966H, 992H, 980H wheel loaders, LIEBHERR 9250, 9150, 984, 980 and CAT

6018, 320D, 390D, 374D, 323D excavators, CAT 514, 515, 517, JLG 514, 517 Telehandler, TRUCK DOZERS

D6, D9, DIOT, DIIT, Haul Truck 777E, Dump truck 740, Water truck 730E, Wheel loader skid steer 246B, 242B, 226B and 216B, CAT grader 16M, CAT CS76 and CS77Roller, Drill Rigs CAT 6240, 628, 5125, 5150 and DK45, grove crane RT600E, RT540E, TEREX RT1120, McElroy HDPE fusion machines and many small Honda generators,

•Installing/maintenance of all open pit boreholes and generators

•Provide team supervision in execution of maintenance task, insure safe working condition and adheres to occupational health and safety regulations.

02/2007 - 04/2013 Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Rio Tinto Rossing Uranium Mine Namibia, Southern Africa

•I have performed preventative maintenance, serviced, engine diagnosed system, repaired and rebuild, equipment inspection, engine overhaul, troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic system on the following equipment: PC Komatsu Excavators 5500 and 800, Wheel loader 994F, 992D, 988H, 834H and

930G, CAT 390, 323D, 330B excavators, Track dozer DIIR, DilT, DICT and DIOR, CAT Grader 14H, M16, M14 and 140H, Drill rigs pit vipers 351, DK45, DK25, Panthera, Atlas Copco 560, GD120 and light vehicles Conducted maintenance of computer system, updated log sheets and records for maintenance and repairs.

•Maintenance of all light vehicles, power generators and dial checks on tires.. Operated and make-up of hydraulic hoses and fittings for various site equipment.

Educational & Training

National Certificate/lnstitute of mining and technology/ Arandis, Namibia 2006-2010 Certifications

National Vocational certificate Diesel-Mechanic (Ill)

Certificate No 7233/245/2010

Certificate of eligibility/ automotive mechanic

NOSA international certificate (EHSTC 1) 0543985

NOSA international certificate (EGSTC 2) 0066039

Hose & Fitting certificate BMG Hydraulics HNF0051

National Certificate NI No 086302

Petrol & Diesel Mechanic Level 2 No 200709066

National Certificate N3 No 3837167 SANVIC DR 580 Technical Certificates Rio Tinto Project Training

18 TON Counter Balance FORKLIFT Certificate

2 TON BOBCAT Certificate

8.5 TON TRUCK MOUNTED CRANE Certificate

45 TON Reach Stacker Certificate

7 TON TELEHANDLER Certificate

BASIC RIGGING Certificate

130 TON MOBILE CRANE Certificate

References

Mr. Randy Grout, Vancouver Canada

Former: Maintenance Superintend at B2Gold Otjikoto Namibia

Former: Maintenance Superintend at B2Gold Fekola Project Mali

Former: Maintenance Superintend at B2Gold Fekola Project Mali (Plant Expansion Project) Email: *******@*****.***

Mr. Tom Carter

Former: Manager of Engineering and Construction B2GoId Fekola Project Mali (Plant expansion Project) Email: *******@******.***

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