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Oyapo Fane

P O Box 31541, Serowe, Botswana

+267-******** / 76551348 ******@*****.***

Objective

A results-driven and customer-focused Heavy Plant Mechanic with a proven work experience of repairing, inspecting, servicing and maintaining heavy plant machinery and as well as working with various heavy duty associated construction equipment. Skilled in diagnosing and repairing complex automotive systems. I possess Class B driver's license for light duty vehicles and Class H for special mechanical equipment (plant operation machinery). Education

Botswana College of Engineering & Technology

National Craft Certificate in Heavy Plant Mechanics Work Experience

Debswana Jwaneng Diamond Mine

Heavy Plant Mechanic

Repairs and maintains Komatsu 930E.

Assembles and rebuilds Komatsu 930E, Ceterpillar 793D, 777D and 785D dump trucks and Water Bowsers. Inspects machines for defects, often using specialist computer equipment. Dismantles, repairs or replaces faulty components on heavy plant machinery and equipment. Undertakes routine inspections of engines, gearboxes, hydraulics and electrical systems. Troubleshoots issues and determines what tools are necessary to make repairs. Majwe Mining Joint Venture (Thiess) - Komatsu 930E Specialist Heavy Plant Mechanic

Repaired and maintained KOMATSU 930E.

Assembled and rebuilt 930E Dump Truck.

Inspected trucks, bulldozers and other heavy equipment for proper performance. Diagnosed faults using computerised testing equipment. Adjusted equipment and replaced faulty parts.

Cleaned, lubricated and conducted routine services on heavy duty vehicles. Barloworld Equipment Botswana (Caterpillar Dealership) Heavy Plant Mechanic

Repaired and maintained CAT 428 Backhoe Loader, 16H & 120H Graders, 140K Graders, Underground LHD R1600, Track Type Loader Tractor, DIOT, D6T, 966 Wheel Loader and 226 Skid Steer Loader. Dismantled the main power train components such as torque converters, hydraulic control valvesand pumps.

Repaired and maintained 777 Trucks and 140M Grade. Barloworld Equipment Botswana (Caterpillar Dealership) - (Jwaneng Mine) Labour Hire

Assembled 793 D Haul Trucks.

Dismantled the main power train components such as torque converters, hydraulic control valves and pumps.

Repaired and maintained CAT 793, 994 Front End Loader, CAT 785 Haul Truck and CAT 789. January - April 2010

2008 - 2009

Central Transport Organisation (CTO)

Apprentice

Worked on machines and trucks under Volvo Graders, Forklifts, Tractors and Komatsu (Graders)machines. Inspected machines and trucks and other heavy equipment for proper performance. Diagnosed faults on those machines and repaired them. Reported damaged or faulty equipment to management. Performed major or minor repair works when necessary. Orapa Diamond Mine

Apprentice

Apprenticed mechanics to understand and troubleshoot equipment. Repaired and diagnosed electrical, hydraulic, brake systems, transmissions, diesel engines and power train systems.

Performed major services for fleet of equipment.

Worked on Bell Articulated Dump Trucks, JCB Front Loader and Mobile Cranes. Summary Of Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Customer centricity

Creative problem solving and analytical thinking

Heavy plant machinery brake system repair and maintenance Engine performance analysis and repair

Able to collaborate with team members to complete complex repairs Troublehooting and fault finding

Diagnostic ability

Proficiency in computer testing technologies (CAD) Professional Development Courses

Caterpillar Service Information System 2.0 (Mine Maintenance Training Solutions, Zambia) Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Mine Maintenance Training Solutions, Zambia) Planning and Scheduling

Repair Management

Component Management

Backlog Management

Parts Management

Equipment Management (Preventative Management)

Condition Monitoring

Referees

Mr. Keletso Kgokong - Jwaneng Diamond Mine

Workshop Supervisor

Tel: +267-***-****

Cell: +267-**-***-***

Boniface Motsamai - Majwe Mining Joint Venture (Thesis) Maintenance Supervisor

Cell: +267-**-***-***

Peggy Koontse - Barloworld Equipment Botswana

Human Capital Practitioner

Tel: +267-***-****

Boikhutso Pitlagano - Barloworld Equipment Botswana Training Officer

Tel: +267-***-****

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