Christian Kalomba
Armadale,Australia
Summary
Experienced and dependable mechanic with a strong background in diesel engines, gas engines, hydraulics, electrical repair, and maintenance. Skilled in various aspects of mechanical work. Committed and driven by a genuine passion for mechanics and excellence in all undertakings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Diesel Mechanic( Fitters)
Ready Resources
07.2022 - Current
- Installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and vehicles, equipment and associated control devices
- Differentiate between unserviceable parts and components that are able to be reused without the likelihood of premature failure
- Keep equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work done meets manufacturers' specifications
- Service and repair engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and the electrical and electronic systems in heavy equipment
- Use computers to seek service and parts information and download information from on-board computers in heavy machinery
- Diagnose, repair and maintain Caterpillar equipment, such as excavators, loaders, dozers, dump trucks, scrapers, motor graders, pipe layers, road rollers, paving products, underground machines, skid steer loaders, backhoes, compactors, forklifts and on-highway trucks
- Diagnose, repair and maintain diesel engines used in power generation, and light vehicles
- Detect mechanical and electrical faults by using gauges, instruments and laptop computers that check machine electrical and electronic circuitry, fuel injection systems, hydraulic systems, engine speed control, engine condition and performance
- Dismantle and rebuild machine components to manufacturers specifications
- Use welding equipment, hand or machine tools to manufacture or repair parts
- Check and listen to equipment in operation
- Reassemble and adjust new industrial equipment
- Accepting responsibility for the day-to-day activities required and undertaken at the work site
Dynamic Diesel
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Diagnoses equipment problems and determines repairs needed
- Practices workplace safety
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Determine the extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other maintenance work
Topgear Automotive Services
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Repairs, overhauls, maintains and services drive trains and final drives, hydraulic transmissions, power take-offs, tracked vehicle suspensions and steering, vehicle brake systems, wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Practices workplace safety
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Determine the extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other maintenance work
- Service attachments and working tools
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Work Placement)
Fox Automotive Repairs
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Repaired and maintained heavy trucks and related equipment and systems
- Reviewed and deciphered diagrams to quickly locate engine problems
- Provided roadside and on-site assistance as warranted
- Able to diagnose faults and malfunctions
- Test the repaired equipment for proper performance
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Repairs, overhauls, maintains, and services diesel-powered vehicles, heavy trucks, heavy construction equipment, graders, dump trucks, and excavators
- Repairs, overhauls, maintains, and services fuel injection systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, air conditioning systems, lubrication systems, engine control systems, major internal engine repairs or overhauls, installation, and alignment of engines and machinery
Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Part Time Work)
Msaba Auto
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Inspect and examine mobile equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions; install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and braking systems
- Diagnose, dismantle, assemble, and align mobile equipment including dozers, graders, haulage trucks, and loaders
- Complete routine tasks such as lubrication of fleet equipment, seal replacement, cleaning of parts during an overhaul, and preventative maintenance
- Interact with a variety of employees on the property such as operators, engineering, trades, and operating supervision on methods, procedures, and hazards in order to coordinate the services of other trades and service personnel in the planning of their portion of the job; prioritizing work on a daily basis utilizing the Maintenance Order System; estimating material costs and labor hours on jobs and troubleshooting equipment
Education
Certificate 3 in Mobile Plant And Technology
Australian Trade Management Pty Ltd
North Lakes, QLD 450906.2024
Diploma of Automotive Management - Automotive Technology
Sheffield College
Adelaide, SA01.2022
Certificate iii, Certificate iv, and Diploma of Automotive Technology -
Adelaide College of Technical Education
01.2021
Diploma of Automotive Diesel Engine Technology - Automotive Diesel Engine Technology Course
Railway Training Institute
01.2014
Skills
- Diagnosing faults in engines and parts
- On-site breakdown repairs
- Scheduled maintenance
- Testing equipment or parts
- Servicing mobile plant equipment
- Ability to work with hand tools
- Ability to work with power tools
- Ability to lift 50-60 pounds
- Ability to follow instructions
- Time management skills
References
- Alfred Kigochi, 0419899544, Supervisor Fox Automotive Repairs
- Mack Njenga, 0402820659, Supervisor Msaba Auto
- Hard Dillon, 0413420420, Supervisor Topgear Automotive Services
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Mechanic( Fitters)
Ready Resources
07.2022 - Current
Dynamic Diesel
05.2022 - 07.2022
Topgear Automotive Services
04.2021 - 03.2022
Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Part Time Work)
Msaba Auto
04.2020 - 10.2020
Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Work Placement)
Fox Automotive Repairs
08.2019 - 03.2021
Certificate iii, Certificate iv, and Diploma of Automotive Technology -
Adelaide College of Technical Education
Diploma of Automotive Diesel Engine Technology - Automotive Diesel Engine Technology Course
Railway Training Institute
Certificate 3 in Mobile Plant And Technology
Australian Trade Management Pty Ltd
Diploma of Automotive Management - Automotive Technology
Sheffield College
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