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: adtps0@r.postjobfree.com

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

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