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Andrew Gudza

Wungong,WA

Summary

Hard working leading hand driven to improve productivity and maximize customer satisfaction. Expert in underground equipment service and repairs and diagnostics and offering 17 years experience in underground mining.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

MAINTENANCE LEADING HAND

BYRNECUT AUSTRALIA/INVINCIBLE GOLD MINE
09.2022 - Current
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Ensure that company Occupational Health and Safety policy and Safe Work procedures are always adopted and adhered to
  • Safe operational integrity of all plant is not compromised at any time by ensuring that Original
  • Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) BAPL’s critical control safety systems are maintained to highest integrity -All plant is maintained to same specifications as provided by OEM -No modifications will be conducted on any plant that will change it from its original specifications unless approved by Plant Manager -To ensure maintenance personnel achieve highest standards of maintenance and repairs along with highest standard of safety
  • To assist in coordination of preventative, scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities for site
  • To ensure that all preventative maintenance service literature is used in completion of preventative maintenance activity on plant are completed correctly and accurately, providing all information required -The direction and safety of wages maintenance personnel and subcontractors in their duties
  • The direction and safety of all apprentices and to ensure that all duties and tasks are relevant to experience required for trade.
  • Create and approve work orders for shift through Pronto.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
  • Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
  • Mentored junior staff members to enhance their technical skills and boost overall team performance.

Underground HD Fitter

BYRNECUT AUSTRALIA/ INVINCIBLE GOLD MINE
05.2022 - 08.2022

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Attend to breakdowns all underground equipment -Carry out daily services on all drills, ensuring the meet OEM standards -Identify hazards in workplace -Report any items that cannot be repaired via the work order system

  • Equipment Worked On
  • DRILLS- (Sandvik) DD421, DD422i DC, DL432, DL421
  • LOADERS – (Sandvik)LH621i
  • TRUCKS – (Sandvik)TH663i
  • Normet Sprayer and Charge rigs
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.

Underground HD Fitter/Mechanic

MACMAHON CONTRACTORS AUSTRALIA
LEONORA, WA
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Duties and Responsibilities - Attend to breakdowns on all underground equipment -Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and notify supervisor -Repair all equipment to OEM specifications and ensure all repairs are completed in a timely manner
  • Report any item that cannot be repaired via the work order system or documented on check sheets
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
  • Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.

HD Mechanic

MACMAHON CONTRACTORS AUSTRALIA
Mackay, QLD
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Identify risks and hazards in the work area and notify supervisor
  • Repair all equipment to OEM specifications and ensure all repairs are completed in a timely manner
  • Report any item that cannot be repaired via the work order system or documented on check sheets.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Supported overall business growth by consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding customer expectations with top-quality repairs.
  • Collaborated with team members for successful completion of complex repair projects, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing thorough diagnostics and identifying root causes of mechanical issues.
  • EQUIPMENT WORKED ON:
  • CAT DOZERS; D10,D10T2,D11R
  • CAT GRADERS;16M,24M
  • CAT TRUCKS;793F,789,777,785.773B
  • HITACHI TRUCKS EH5000 AC3
  • DRILLS, SKF, SANDVIK DR412i

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

FREDA REBECCA GOLD MINE, BINDURA
08.2012 - 07.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by handling issues quickly, with professionalism, and in line with good practices for reliability and durability of implemented repairs
  • Upheld professional standards by keeping work areas, tools, and equipment clean and organized. Installed, removed, repaired, and corrected equipment at customer locations. Loaders, Trucks and Drills
  • LOADERS, LH514, TORO1250
  • TRUCKS, TORO40DDRILLS
  • DD210L
  • Helped restore functionality and performance of [Type] machinery through in-field diagnostics and repairs
  • Documented machine information and repairs completed on work order, including required parts and fluids
  • Handled emergency call outs during overnight and weekend hours, as well as distance travel to customer locations
  • Delivered best-in-class assistance by staying current on technical and product knowledge
  • Developed reliable solutions to difficult technical problems encountered as part of system maintenance, upgrades, or support issues
  • Met safety requirements through routine and special inspections, documenting findings and repairs undertaken
  • Conducted routine and special inspections as required by regulations
  • Read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing and replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

DIESEL PLANT FITTER

SANDVIK MINING ZI MBABWE
HARARE
01.2007 - 08.2012
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
  • Repair components, including transmissions, torque converters ,differentials ,brake packs(Dana).
  • Machine rebuilds, Loaders, Drills and trucks ( Sandvik)

Education

BSC - Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Institute of Technology
Perth, WA
08.2026

Advanced Technician Diploma -

City &Guilds
London , UK
08.2013

Diploma - Plant Engineering

City &Guilds
London , UK
08.2012

National Certificate in Diesel Plant Fitting -

Gweru Polytechnic College
Gweru Zimbabwe
11.2006

Skills

  • Good interpersonal skills Safety conscious Team player
  • Can work with minimal
  • Supervision
  • Eager to take up new
  • Challenges
  • EQUIPMENT WORKED ON
  • LOADERS; (Sandvik)LH517i, LH621i, (Volvo) L120F, L120H, (Cat) 930
  • DRILLS;(Sandvik) DD422i, DD421DL432i, DL432, DS432i, DL421(Epiroc) Bolter
  • TRUCKS (Epiroc) MT6020; MT65
  • GRADERS(CAT) 14OM
  • NORMET; Sprayer, Charge rigs

Timeline

MAINTENANCE LEADING HAND

BYRNECUT AUSTRALIA/INVINCIBLE GOLD MINE
09.2022 - Current

Underground HD Fitter

BYRNECUT AUSTRALIA/ INVINCIBLE GOLD MINE
05.2022 - 08.2022

Underground HD Fitter/Mechanic

MACMAHON CONTRACTORS AUSTRALIA
05.2021 - 05.2022

HD Mechanic

MACMAHON CONTRACTORS AUSTRALIA
07.2019 - 05.2021

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

FREDA REBECCA GOLD MINE, BINDURA
08.2012 - 07.2019

DIESEL PLANT FITTER

SANDVIK MINING ZI MBABWE
01.2007 - 08.2012

BSC - Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Institute of Technology

Advanced Technician Diploma -

City &Guilds

Diploma - Plant Engineering

City &Guilds

National Certificate in Diesel Plant Fitting -

Gweru Polytechnic College
Andrew Gudza