CARRICULUM VITAE

Name: Balirete Hamid

Date of Birth: 17th June 1988

Gender: Male

Nationality: Ugandan

Address: Wanyange, Jinja, Uganda

Mobile Phone No: +256*********/+256*********

E-mail: adzb8j@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE AND OBJECTIVES

To work in a firm that values team work and support to the employees and that fronts technology in the day-today activities.

To work hard and achieve my productive targets and of course take pride in a job safely-and-well done.

Aim at executing my duties as best and as timely as I can, with the right tools or resources.

Minimize unnecessary wastage or spillage of resources while producing high quality services or goods.

FORMAL EDUCATION

2022-Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Makerere University and scored a CGPA of 3.36.

Dec, 2014- Successfully passed the University Mature Age Entry Scheme Examination at Makerere University

2012-Passed the Advanced Certificate of Motor Vehicle Technician part II and obtained a result ‘CREDIT’ at Lugogo VTI.

2011-Passed the Certificate of Motor Vehicle Technician part 1 and obtained a result ‘DISTINCTION’ at Lugogo VTI.

2011-Obtained Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) certificate with a result ‘B’ in Theory paper and ‘A’ in Practical paper as a Certified Motor Vehicle Mechanic.

2011-Succcessfully completed the Business Skills Program (BTVET at Lugogo VTI) and obtained a result ‘Distinction’.

2005 Obtained the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with aggregate 25, Division 1.

2001 passed the Primary Leaving Examination with Aggregate 7 Division 1.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Senior Mechanic Grade 7, Kinyara Sugar Limited Agriculture Workshop-February 2022 to Aug 2023

Roles and responsibilities:

Deployment of Junior mechanics in absence of section supervisor

Managing the planned withdrawal of machines for maintenance, repairs and checkups

Diagnosis and analysis of all causes of breakdowns particularly those of operational negligence, nature and suggest remedies

Drawing up schedules of periodical servicing and maintenance of Vehicles

Ensure work is carried out using safe working practices and is completed in accordance with standards and specifications and with the right tools.

Ensure vehicle/equipment availability is maintained to over 75 percent at most times

Advice management on any spare parts requirements, and assist in replenishing stock.

Mechanic Grade 9 at Kinyara Sugar Limited Agric. Workshop August 2012-May 2015

Roles and responsibilities

Diagnosis and Fault rectification of hydraulic cane Loaders

Assist the workshop supervisors to ensure all work undertaken on cane loaders and other machines is completed efficiently and to the highest possible standard

Assist the workshop supervisors and superintendents on any spare parts requirements, and assist in setting stock level

Automotive Technology Teacher - Lugogo Vocational Training Institute 2018-2021

Roles and responsibilities

Teaching of Automotive Technology-B under UBTEB and Directorate of Industrial Training both theory and Practical.

Testing of the trainees at the end of the term with internal exam both theoretical and practical

OTHER WORKING EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE

Trained in automotive garage at Trinity Auto Garage for three months Kibuli, Kampala, in 2011

Trained at Security Group Africa garage for over three months at Naguru, Kampala, in 2011

Worked as a mechanic and welder at China North Machine Jinja Rd, Lugogo workshop for five months between Jan –May 2012

Worked as a tool room keeper at Kinyara Sugar Limited for a period of ten months between 2014 and 2015

Worked at a part time mechanic at Auto Masters Garage Kabuusu, during my time at campus for two years between 2015 and 2017

Trained at Auto World garage in Kampala, as a mechanic during my Internship of Year Three in 2020.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Practical skills

Engine overhaul of different sizes and cylinder configurations

Transmission repair both manual and automatic

Differential system repair

Chassis systems repair

Auto electrical repairs on a basic level

Computerized diagnostic tool application

Suspension systems repair

Some knowledge of car tracking on using GPS

Good tool store keeping and housekeeping (cleanliness)

Proper interpretation of parts catalogues

Proper interpretation of workshop manuals

Proper analysis of various data using software like excel

Good tool keeping and correct usage

Driving of vehicle, truck and motorcycle

Interpersonal skills

·Leadership skills

·Good communication skill with all people

·positivity and teamwork

·Technical skills

·Managerial skills

Computer skills

·Microsoft office packages such as word, excel, Outlook and power point

·Computer Maintenance and management systems such as ERP

·Computer aided design (CAD) software such as solid works and Solid edge

Health and safety awareness

·Knowledge on PPE

·Skills of First Aid and Fire fighting

·Hazard communication

·Mitigation and control of occupational hazards and risks.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·Involved in the stocking of parts needed in the day to day running of Agric Workshop.

·Planned and maintained equipment on time reducing downtime thus increasing equipment availability by about 4% at in the period of one year after my graduation.

·Implemented manpower allocation whereby each individual was deployed on the job where he/she could perform better.

·Managed to rehabilitate Vehicles Off Road (VOR) back to road for example; 4 units of Mahindra Torro, 4 units Mahindra Bolero and 4 Yamaha Motorcycles;

·Drawn engineering diagrams of spare parts to explain to the parts suppliers

·Managed to organize printed notes during teaching which were simple to understand by the trainees during my teaching period

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English - Fluent speaker and good at written

Lusoga -Native language and fluent

Luganda-Fluent

Runyoro, Rutooro, - Fluent speaker

Runyankole-Basic language speaker

Swahili - Basic knowledge

REFEREES

1. Mr. Brian Kaswade

Workshop Superintendent Agric Workshop,

Kinyara Sugar Limited

P. O. Box 7198, Kampala

+256*********/+256*********

Email:adzb8j@r.postjobfree.com

2. Professor JB Kirabira

Head of Department Mechanical Engineering,

Makerere University College of Engineering Design Art and Technology

+256*********/+256*********

Email: adzb8j@r.postjobfree.com

3. Mr. Moses Kabira Basoga

Human Resources Manager Kinyara Sugar Ltd

Phone: +256*********

Email: adzb8j@r.postjobfree.com

CERTIFICATION

I Balirete Hamid, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the above information correctly describes my qualifications, my experience and my personality.

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