EDMORE SITHOLE
Address: * ******** *******,***** ****,NORTON, ZIMBABWE.
Phone: +267-******** / +263-*********
E-mail: ***************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmore-sithole-btech-eng-a87b793a
TMM MAINTENANCE LEADING HAND
PROFILE
I am a highly motivated and dedicated Engineering professional, with the ability to adapt to any working environment, with a strong ability to accept responsibility and work well under pressure. With extensive maintenance management experience attained in heavy and highly mechanized mining environments.
MEMBERSHIP
Zimbabwe institute of Engineers. (ZIE)( Student member)
Project Management of Zimbabwe. (PMZ)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Post Graduate Diploma In Project Management (Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe 2020)
B.Tech (Hons) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (National University of Science and Technology 2017)
Higher National Diploma In Mechanical engineering (HEXCO) HARARE POLYTECHNIC 2015)
Diploma in Automotive Engineering(HEXCO) HARARE POLYTECHNIC 2014)
Skilled worker Class 1 ( One) – Artisan/ Journeyman in diesel plant fitting
National Certificate- Diesel Plant Fitting(HEXCO) MUTARE POLYTECHNIC 2004 )
Diploma in Logistics, procurement and Fleet management(ALDN 2012)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 02/02/1979
Gender : Male
Languages : English, Shona
Marital Status : Married
Drivers’ license : Clean class 4 & DDC
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strong knowledge of effective maintenance management strategies for Trackless mobile machinery
In-depth technical knowledge of hands on maintenance and planning
Excellent people management skills.
Excellent knowledge of applicable Safety Health and Environmental standards in the mining industry.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company:
Sandvik Mining Botswana
Position:
Service Technician (Barminco Contract)
Duration:
January 2022 to Date
M
MACHINE WORKED ON
LH 621i, TH663i, DD431i, DD421, DL431, DL421
Duties
Maintenance of Sandvik mining machine
Carrying service/maintenance according to the work order
Identify faults & follow checklist and Inspect & test machine
Perform maintenance/service as identified and requested
Updating internal business system (i.e. MAXIMO)
Reporting any deviations and/or damage to equipment and carry out corrective measures
Tag & deliver components to store/workshop and recommend spare parts
Complying with Sandvik SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set.
Outlive the Sandvik EHS Policies, Vision, It’s Culture and ‘Commitment & Responsibility’
Comply with SMC EHS KPI’s, standards and procedures.
Issue and control of hazardous substances and report Hazardous conditions and acts.
Participating in Incident / accident investigations.
Participating in SHE forum meetings.
Participating in and ensure effective housekeeping and maintenance practices.
Providing a strong customer service focus and a drive to achieve goals.
Company:
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Zimbabwe (PVT) LTD.
Position:
Maintenance Section Leader (ZIMPLATS Contract).
Duration:
January 2015 to December 2021
Duties.
Day to day administration of the mobile equipment workshop.
Ensuring that the maintenance KPI is attained and all production teams are resourced.
Ensuring that all service schedules and plans are complied with.
Attending to breakdowns and leading equipment faults diagnosis.
Identifying and capturing opportunities for improvement in equipment maintainability and reliability.
Enforcing adherence to SHEQ
Promoting importance of data and service quality within maintenance community.
Undertaking new technology trials and analyzing the results to make recommendations for adoption or discarding.
Conducting an analysis on maintenance data to identify failure modes and root causes of maintenance problems, and to identify problems timeously.
Identifying critical spares and ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained to support the operation and that controls are in place.
Supervision of the stores system and personnel to derive maximum efficiency.
Supervision of boiler maker,electricians, hose fitters and diesel plant fitters
B.
Company:
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Zimbabwe
Position:
Artisan Diesel Plant Fitter (ZIMPLATS Contract).
Duration:
January June 2008 to December 2015
M
Duties.
(TH230L and TH430 – Toro Dump Trucks
LH209L - Toro LHD,DD210L – Axera Drill Rigs,DS210L – Axera Roof Bolters)
Servicing equipment( planned and unplanned maintenance)
Repairs on equipment (underground machine support)
Root cause analysis
Training of apprentices
Trouble shooting hydraulic and mechanical faults
Oil sampling and results analysis
Risk analysis and assessment management
Enforcement of safety(SHEQ)
Re-sealing and repairing of hydraulic components e.g. pumps,cylinders
Removal and replacement of components on equipment e.g. transmission box,engines, hydraulic pumps, drifters, final drives,boom components, H-frames,hydraulic cylinders
C.
C. Company:
National Railway of Zimbabwe
Position:
Artisan Diesel Plant Fitter
Duration:
November 2005 to May 2008
Duties.
• Stripping of locomotive components
(Caterpillar 3512 series D9 locomotive)
• Rebuilding of Diesel electric locomotives
• Repairing and servicing Westinghouse pneumatic braking System
D.
Company :
Bain New Holland
Position :
Artisan Diesel Mechanic
Duration :
June 2005to Nov 2005.
Duties.
• Carried out planned and unplanned maintenance
• Training of apprentices
• Removing and disassembling engine, transmission and clutches
• Replacing and repairing worn or damaged parts
• Diagnosing mechanical failures and repairing tractors.
• Maintain and repair farm implements
• Repaired hydraulic systems, cylinders and pumps
REFEREES
Mr Adam Siyaduba Mr Silence Hove Mr Justin Jaravaza.
Workshop Foreman Workshop Manager Mechanical Foreman
Sandvik Ngezi Contract Alliance Ginneries NRZ Mechanical workshop
Botswana Norton Zimbabwe Mutare
Tel: +263-********* Tel+263-***-***-*** Tel +263-*********
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