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Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zm

ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and repair electrical systems of all mining equipment.Apply knowledge of automotive electronics, engines, and chassisInstall components, such as alternators, starter motors, horns, lights, and turn signals.Serve as mentor to develop the locals.Working according to the planned maintenance schedules and services.Rebuild and troubleshoot electrical systems on all mining equipment and light vehicles.Repair and recondition electrical components e.g. starter motors Perform maintenance on batteries and charging systems.Installing and troubleshooting of all air conditioning systems.Diagnosing electrical issues and proposing a course of action on machine electrical systems.Repairing and replacing faulty wiring or electrical systems Maintaining a clean working environment.Completing job reports and processing paperwork.Replace and install electrical connectors, relays, fuses, and circuit breakersPerform routine maintenance on all equipment

Fqm-Kansanshi Mine

The skilled and self-motivated expat technician with experience in troubleshooting and repair of mobile mining equipment including training junior auto electricians. I have more than 14 years experience working in the open cast mining and 2 years in West Africa.I’m a person you will not regret employing and a person you can rely on as a technician and trainer who can work with minimum supervision. Currently am working with AII PLANT GROUP under First Quantum mining operations in Zambia. Am supervising the rebuild of the 785C CAT trucks on a short term contract. Am available for the job opportunity in opencast or underground mining operations.

Chingola- Zambia

Senegal-West Africa

ResponsibilitiesEnsure that all electrical maintenance is performed in a safe and cost-effective manner through the efficient use of available resources (personnel and equipment).Ensure all critical spares stock availability is up to date at all times to avoid unnecessary long repair times.Ensure that all staff conduct themselves in a safe manner in accordance with company policies, procedures and benchmark e.g. Duty of Care safety focus. Identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses of the national employees.Produce accurate and timely information for the Maintenance Manager reporting requirements.AchievementsBeing new in the positions and the company shifting from the mark contract by the BIA Company to its own maintenance system, I managed to: - Created most of the electrical section SOPs and SWIs for safety and good equipment management.- Stocked all the fast moving spares in the warehouse which reduced the mean time to repair on the equipment.- Organized my section by sourcing for the necessary tools and equipment to use.- I organized the field service van equipped with mounted and secured batteries to tackle all machine electrical starting problems as quickly as possible.- Identified the training needs for most of my subordinates and initiated trainings for them. - Have done front line management training in supervising, health and safety in the workplace which includes:- Supervisors’ legal duties and responsibilities for safety and health- Risk management.- Conduct safety observations, workplace inspections and stand up meetings.- Incident investigations.

Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia

ResponsibilitiesRepair and service mining equipment both in w/shop and out in field when required on breakdownsComplete service vehicle daily pre-start checksCommunicate clearly and keep the Supervisor aware of the state of equipment in the mine with respect to potential problem areas & downtimeService equipment as per service schedules supplied by PlannerRepair equipment efficiently and consistent with the required standards of work.Ensure that tasks allocated by supervisor are carried out efficiently and promptly.Perform all tasks and duties in accordance with established work procedures, work instructions, guidelines and statutory requirementsReport accidents, incidents and hazards using correct proceduresInspect work area and equipment for hazards, damage and defects prior to commencing work.Ensure work area is maintained according to correct housekeeping and environmental procedures.Attend and contribute at regular safety and toolbox meetings.Identify the safest, most effective and efficient methods of work.Make use of workshop manuals/operation manuals when requiredEnsure that a clear hand-over is completed with cross-shiftAchievementsHaving worked as an expat earlier, I managed to change the mind set towards work to my team mates. I was the leader in most of the tasks especially on the CAT equipment and was usually called the local expat.I managed to mentor my team on the troubleshooting procedures on the cat machines in the area of; how to read the schematic, how to retrieve the trouble codes on the machine, how to use the CAT SIS and CAT ET.Worked without any record of an accident, incident or misconduct.

Mali (West Africa)

Responsibilities:Effectively diagnose and repair electrical faults on all underground and surface mining heavy equipment and remote-controlled machines.Repair Air conditioning systems on all the machines.Support the preventative maintenance system by doing daily inspections and submit the detailed list to the planning department for backlogs.Ensure all electrical breakdowns are attended to in a shortest possible time.Work as part of an effective maintenance team by covering up for senior expat mechanics to supervise the shift whenever necessary.Ensure all the job cards are completed by the end of each shift.Always adhere to strict health and safety requirements.Attend and contribute at regular safety and toolbox meetingsTake appropriate action in the case of an emergencyIdentify the safest, most effective and efficient methods of workReport any environmental incidents as soon as possible and assist as directed in all clean-up and containment activitiesEnsure all materials are used and all waste is disposed of in the environmentally approved mannerAlways read and understand work instructions and adhere to them AchievementsWorking on the completely different brand of equipment [Sandvik], Solo drill rig, Jumbo drill rig and Normet scissor lifts, underground loaders, cat R1300, R1700 and R2900 Remote controlled, for all my contract period was a big achievement for me.

Zambia

POSITION: HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN (HER) Responsibilities include: Troubleshooting and repair of all electrical faults on mining maintenance equipment. VIMS and VHMS downloads on all Cat and Komatsu trucks respectively. Removal, repair and installation of electrical components. Train junior electricians on repair, troubleshooting, downloads and the use of Electronic technicians (ET) to diagnose faults. Air conditioning charging and system repairs. Preparing of electrical spares for stock and backlog management. Mobile lighting equipment repairs. Machines working on 777D CAT TRUCKS, 860E AND 960E KOMATSU TRUCKS, HD785 AND HD1500 KOMATSU TRUCKS. WD900 WHEEL DOZERS, WA500 AND WA1200 WHEEL LOADERS (KOMATSU) GD825A MOTOR GRADERS (KOMATSU) PC5500 EXCAVERTORS (KOMATSU), R9250 LIEBHERR EXCAVATORS PANTERA 1500 AND FURUKAWA DRIL RIGS

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Responsibilities Accurately diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems on heavy mining equipment.Lead and control the electrical section.Plan and organize spares for the section.Conduct safety meetings and daily job distributions with emphasis on priority jobs. Identify, report and rectify where possible all safety hazards.Ensure all the necessary electrical spares are available in the warehouse. Electrical and mechanical maintenance of all mobile lighting plant equipment.Training of junior auto electricians and mechanics on troubleshooting techniques.Perform component replacements as per maintenance planning and backlog system.Perform regular PM inspections to ensure equipment defects are identified and backlogged.Ensure all Contamination Control requirements are adhered to in maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working area.AchievementsThis being the new mine under construction I had a lot of challenges organizing my section.We had no workshop, no warehouse only containers but managed to construct workshops, warehouses, smelting plant and production was in full force. I managed with my team to maintain the equipment to acceptable standards.Installed vehicle monitoring system on all mining machines in Mutanda mine in Congo DRC to monitor fuel consumption and machine movement.

Chingola, Zambia

Responsibilities:General maintenance and service of Cat machines which includedAccurately troubleshoot mechanical and electronic problems on machinery and prepare appropriate parts needed.Interpret data output on VIMS systems, hydraulic and electrical schematics of Cat equipment.Performs all work assigned to me in a safe, well managed manner, and ensure that the area is safe for mechanics, electricians and other employees. Returns well-documented, and accurately completed work orders in a timely manner.Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor and other crews to coordinate work and provide updates on work in progress.Electrical troubleshooting and component reconditioning.Air conditioning repairsAttend to breakdowns within the open pit operations.Ensure good housekeeping to promote contamination control

Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia

Performed diagnostic, troubleshooting and repairs on different types of CAT machines both in the field and in the workshop.As a field technician, represent the company technically and professionally to the customerReconditioned and repair machine electrical components e.g. heavy duty starter motors, alternators and other components. Perform pre-delivery inspection (PDI), calibrations on new machine before handed it over to the customer.Troubleshoot minor and complicated problem in hydraulic, engines, transmission, torque converter, differential, brakes and steering systems using diagnostic tools such as digital pressure gauges, Multimeter, CAT ET, VIMS, SIS and other tools.Perform regular PM inspections to ensure equipment defects are identified and backlogged.Develop a list of parts required to complete backlog repairs and submit the list for procurement.Ensure all Contamination Control requirements are adhere to in maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working area.Machines worked on include:793C, 789B, 777F and 769C&D trucks 994,992G, 966F, G&H wheel loaders and Telescopic HandlerD10T, D10R, D9R, D10N D7H&R Dozers, 834G-wheel dozer and other Caterpillar machines.