WALTER CHIBHABHASE
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OBJECTIVE
I'm looking for full-time work in the role of Heavy Diesel Fitter/Mechanic .
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Highly skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic with a strong background in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy diesel equipment, including earthmoving equipment, trucks, and light vehicles. Proficient in diagnosing complex mechanical issues, managing maintenance schedules, and ensuring equipment is running at optimal levels.
WORK HISTORY
Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (Richmark)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Aug 2023 - Present
Heavy equipment mechanic
This was a Full-time job while I upgrade my experience
Responsible for quality preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs to surface heavy mobile fleet including Cat models,Sunny excavators Y750H and Y500,Volvo trucks,Bell graders and excavators HD1430 and dump trucks D30
Carrying out repairs, maintenance, servicing and managing work orders
Testing engine safety, part upgrades, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance and repairing faults
Repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
High attention to detail regarding personal and team safety
Pan African Mining
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
May 2020 - Mar 2023
Heavy Diesel Fitter
This was a Full-time job while I completed my National Certificate in Diesel Plant Fitting
Hydraulic systems inspection and repair on Cat 374 and 395 excavators, John deere tractors 5603,5625 and 3025E, John deere Loaders 444G and 644G
Workshop Housekeeping
Carrying out repairs, maintenance, servicing and managing work orders
High attention to detail regarding personal and team safety
QUALIFICATIONS
Kwekwe Polytechnic College
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
2017 - 2020
National Certificate in Diesel Plant Fitting (Red Seal)
Modules included Diesel Plant Fitting Technology, Diesel Plant Workshop Practice and Processes,Automotive Engineering Science, Automotive Engineering Mathematics and Automotive Engineering Drawing
Dekeza High School
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
2012
Ordinary level
Mathematics
English
Integrated Science
History
Geography
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Diesel plant fitting and mechanics
Equipment maintenance
Record keeping and documentation
Use of Microsoft office
Team collaboration and leadership
Time management
Ability to use diagnosis machine and interpret error codes
Interpret circuit symbols on drawing sheet
PERSONAL SKILLS
Excellent Communication skills
During my work experience at Pan African Mining I was responsible for answering my supervisors and customers enquiries by phone and giving written quotes to them
Planning and Time management
In my role as a Heavy Diesel Fitter at Pan African Mining I managed carry out maintenance every day that resulted in minimizing downtime whilst increasing production to the company
Willingness to learn
As a Heavy Diesel Fitter at Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe I met new machinery but I used to do research on circuits and troubleshooting procedures till I become an expert .
ACHIEVEMENTS
Safety awareness
2024
Achieved a record of zero safety incidents during maintenance operations over a 2-year period, emphasizing commitment to workplace safety.
Mechanical diagnosis
2022
Successfully diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues for a fleet of over 50 earthmoving and transportation vehicles, improving overall efficiency by 15%. .
Maintenance scheduling
2022
Implemented a preventive maintenance program that reduced equipment downtime
INTERESTS
Technology
Soccer
Reading
Speech
REFEREES
Roy Mushongachiware
Workshop Foreman - Pan African Mining
Holyfield Mutemachani
Workshop Supervisor - Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (Richmark)