MAMBWE TONGO
Lusaka, Zambia • +260********* • adv67k@r.postjobfree.com
Personal statement
A diligent and self-motivated Heavy Equipment Technician in mining, forestry, oil and gas companies. With 12 years of experience with heavy equipment mechanic systems with intermediate proficiency in pneumatic systems and welding. I have performed maintenance and repairs on drill rigs, forest tractors, logging equipment, wheel loaders, graders, and dozers. Particularly caterpillar, Sandvik, Komatsu, Atlas Copco, John Deere, and Massey Ferguson machinery. I have used diagnostic software such as SIS and ET, as well as SAP for workflow processing. Furthermore, I have experience working in extreme conditions in both underground and open pit mining. Moreover, I perform a job safety Analysis prior to a task, and I am familiar with the lockout procedure. I have gained enough experience and good knowledge of mechanics where I can develop my career further and add value to your organisation.
Key Skills
Heavy Equipment
Inspecting Vehicles
Managing Parts and Replacement
Installing Equipment
Replacing Parts
Rebuilding Engines
Maintenance Procedures
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Team Player
Flexible
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Vehicle Servicing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Motor Vehicle Mechanic – Tazama Pipelines Ltd Ndola, Zambia
(500 + employees- Oil and gas pipelines servicing Zambia)
(October 2020 – Present)
Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on heavy and light vehicles
Washing of equipment components and ensuring they are clean before handling
Assembling and disassembling various transmission boxes and engines
Servicing and troubleshooting of all workplace vehicles
Tractor Operator and Mechanic – Zambia Forest and Forestry Industry (ZAFFICO) – Ndola, Zambia
(500 + employees- Manages 51,659 hectares of pine, eucalyptus and gmelina plantations)
( March 2018 –September 2020)
Perform maintenance and mechanical changes on John Deere and Massey Ferguson tractors
Carrying out servicing, overhauls, and repairs on the machinery
Assembling and disassembling various tractor equipment
Vehicle Inspector and Diesel Mechanic- Konkola Copper Mines Plc - Chingola, Zambia
(10,000 + employees- Copper mining and smelting company)
(September 2017 to March 2018)
Perform daily inspection of trucks and vehicles both in the workshop and on the field
Planning and preparation of vehicle servicing to prevent backlog in the workshop
Ensuring proper workmanship through inspection and data capturing
Identify continuous improvement opportunities in component use and systems
Ensuring historical data is captured in SAP as part of the work identification and processes.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic – Konkola Copper Mines Plc- Chililabombwe, Zambia
(10,000 + employees- Copper mining and smelting company)
(June 2008 to November 2011)
Inspect components, find faults and if necessary, wash, clean and repair
Carry out pressure testing on all hydraulic systems
Attend to breakdown immediately to restore availability
Perform repairs and servicing on machines on a schedule and recommend appropriate amendments as necessary
Heavy Diesel Mechanic Trainee- Konkola Copper Mines Plc - Chililabombwe, Zambia
(10,000 + employees- Copper mining and smelting company)
(December 2006 to February 2007)
Carrying out services, overhauls and maintenance on machinery
Servicing and maintaining light and heavy vehicles
Education
Craft Person – Membership Certificate
The Engineering Institution of Zambia (2015)
Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics
Kitwe Vocational Training Centre - Zambia (2007)
Reference
Available On Request