FUNGAYI CHRISTOPHER CHITAMBARA
SUMMARY
Qualified Artisan Class 1 Diesel Plant Fitter (Lafarge Zimbabwe), Logistics and Transport Management (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Management) with strong technical proficiency and over 15 years work experience as Maintenance Planner, Workshop Supervisor and Diesel Plant Fitter in the manufacturing, transportation and mining sectors.
EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Planner (Mobile and Fixed Equipment ), 11/2008 - 07/2022
Zimplats - Harare, Harare Zimbabwe
Prepared maintenance schedules, work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans for heavy and light duty equipment for the mine and support services.
Production of Gantt charts ( master plan) to show the sequence
of events and responsibility when planning shutdowns.
Records maintenance for parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory utilizing the SAP Maintenance Management System.
Planned for major repairs in the event of unplanned failures where there is need to restore equipment in the shortest possible time and managing the interplay of departments.
Scheduled machinery downtime for maintenance and repair with close reference to production schedules in consultation with manufacturing management and operators.
Arranged for specialized maintenance and repair personnel availability according to established schedules.
Pinpointed and stocked special tools and parts kits needed for maintenance of specific machines so scheduled work began without delay.
Contributed to the development of job plans, work methods and definition of procedures and their implementation and preparation of departmental monthly reports.
Ensured the utilization of feedback from inspection is used as the driver for maintenance operations.
Promoted the maintenance management system, ensuring application of maintenance procedures, methods and best practices in the workshop.
Produced informative Satellite Tracking Weekly Reports, for trucks, buses and pool vehicles.
Produced weekly, monthly and yearly equipment availability and
utilization reports.
Produced weekly fleet fuel consumption report
Workshop Foreman, 06/2006 - 09/2008
Lafarge Cement - Harare, Harare Zimbabwe
Contributed towards the development of annual, monthly and daily workshop management strategies, systems and procedures.
Carried out scheduled maintenance of trucks and trailers, Freightliners, Internationals, Volvos and light vehicles using Impact XP computer system (Enterprise Resource Planning System).
Monitored spares and fuel stock levels and advising on procurement
levels installation and commissioning process equipment based on
Mechanic to do Order projects.
Actively supported key safety initiatives at the facility and assisting the department as needed to improve SHEQ performance and results to assure that environment, health and safety are the priority of the business.
Ensured the utilization of feedback from inspection is used as the driver for maintenance operations.
Assisted Transport & Logistics Manager with the preparation of the budget (ongoing and major operations) ensuring technical justification for workshop major operations.
Analyzed and proposed solutions on recurring problems of equipment reliability or problems concerning safety and work conditions, within the framework of the Reliability Committee using Root Cause Failure Analysis.
Contributed to the development of job plans, work methods and definition of procedures and their implementation and preparation of departmental monthly reports.
Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
Artisan Diesel Plant Fitter, 06/2005 - 05/2006
Lafarge Cement - Harare, Harare Zimbabwe
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on Lafarge Trucking Vehicle fleet and Lafarge Quarry Mobile Plant equipment.
Used manual and computer - assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
Conducted repairs on heavy and light vehicle brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones, checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
Performed warranty service and filed all paperwork.
Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
Disassembled and overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps and generators.
Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
Installed accessories and non-OEM components to meet vehicle operator needs.
Trained apprentices on apprenticeship programmes and coordinated Safety and Health programs for the transport division.
Apprentice Diesel Plant Fitter, 06/2001 - 05/2005
Lafarge Cement - Harare, Harare Zimbabwe
Trained as an Apprenticeship Diesel Plant Fitter at Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe and Trade Tested by Zimbabwe Manpower Development .
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
GED, 03/2012
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Mgt - Harare Zimbabwe
Diploma in Logistics & Transport Management, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport management
GED, 11/2008
Zimplats Mine - Harare Zimbabwe
System Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP), (SAP Maintenance Module Zimplats Inhouse training)
GED, 06/2005
Zimbabwe Manpower Development - Harare Zimbabwe
Certificate Of Skilled Worker Qualification (Class 1 in the trade of Diesel Plant Fitting)
GED, 05/2005
Zimbabwe Apprenticeship Board - Harare Zimbabwe
Certificate of Apprenticeship (Diesel Plant Fitting) Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe
GED, 04/2003
Harare Polytechnic - Harare Zimbabwe
National Certificate in Diesel Plant Fitting, Harare Polytechnic Zimbabwe
MAJOR PROJECTS INVOLVEMENT
Asset Management ISO55000 Zimplats implementation.
CONTACT
Address: Cornwall, Canada K6H6L2
Phone: 437-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
SKILLS
SAP Maintenance Management System Operation
Routine and Non Routine Equipment Maintenance
Vehicle Tracking System Operation
Equipment Maintenance Schedule Preparation
Report Preparation (Equipment Availability, Utilization, Fuel Consumption, Equipment Satellite tracking )
Workshop Supervision & Management
Fleet Management
Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
Malfunction Diagnostics/ Defect Testing
Engine Rebuilds
Hydraulic Jacks and Hoists
Brake System Maintenance
Hand and Power Tool Operation
Steering Mechanisms
Parts Reconditioning
Hydraulic Press Operation
Oil Changes
Fuel Injection Systems
Truck and Vehicle Test Drives