GIFT MUMBI
HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC
MUSWELLBROOK
Summary
Reliable diesel mechanic with strong expertise in heavy diesel equipment maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Known for team collaboration and adaptability. Focused on delivering consistent, high-quality results in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
KELDAN COMMERCIAL PTY LTD
01.2022 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair services for their heavy diesel equipment.
- Optimized engine performance with thorough inspections, adjustments, and part replacements as needed.
- Mentored junior mechanics, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards for heavy diesel maintenance and repair.
- Streamlined workflow in the repair shop, maintaining a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient repairs.
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by quickly diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues.
- Conducted road tests to verify successful completion of repairs before returning vehicles to customers.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting or exceeding repair project deadlines.
- Maintained detailed records of all completed repairs, ensuring proper documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC (ACTING SUPERVISOR)
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking parts usage to maintain adequate stock levels for common repairs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing unexpected breakdowns and prolonging the lifespan of equipment.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC (LEADING HAND)
BARRICK LUMWANA
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Miantenance and repair of KOMATSU PC8000, HITACHI 5500.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
HITACHI ZAMBIA
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintenance and repair of HITACHI 3500ACII, 3500ACIII and HITACHI 5500.
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
BERIMU INVESTMENTS LTD
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Maintenance and repair of HITACHI 4500 Dump Trucks.
Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Servicing HITACHI, CAT and KOMATSU trucks dozers and graders.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair
Northern Technical College
08.2013
CAT Technicians for Africa - undefined
Caterpillar
12.2018
Grade 12 Certificate -
MUKUBA HIGH SCHOOL
12.2009
Komatsu
04.2001 -
PC 8000E-6 - undefined
Komatsu
09.2018
Cummins BETT & Insite Training - undefined
Cummins
03.2017
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning - undefined
Barrick Learning and Development
12.2018
Skills
Diesel Mechanic
Interests
Making friends and travelling, Listening to music, Playing Music, Watching football, Reading the bible, Playing Football, Surfing the internet
HEAVY DUTY MACHINES WORKED ON
- CATERPILLAR MACHINES
- CAT HAUL TRUCKS: 785C, 793D, 793C 789B, 777F, CAT GRADERS: 16H, 16M,24, 24M CAT DOZERS: D10T, D11T, D11R, D11T2 CAT LOADERS: 994K, CAT 993K, CAT 988H.
- KOMATS’U MACHINES
- KOM HD785-7, KOM HD1500-7.
- HITACHI MACHINES: MAINTENANCE,REPAIR,REBUILD AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT
- DUMP TRUCKS –EH 4500, EH 3500 AC2, EH 3500 AC3 EXCAVATORS – EX 5500/6,EX5500/5,EX 2500,ZAXIS 870
- KOMATSU EXCAVATORS: MAINTENANCE,REPAIR AND REBUILD
- KOMATSU PC 8000E-6
- LIEBHER MACHINES
- EXCAVATORS – R984D, R9250D, R9350D, R9350E
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading hand and step up Supervisor for Shovels.
- Daily maintenance and service of Excavators, Shutdowns, Bucket changeouts, track chain maintenance and tensioning, troubleshooting hydraulic systems e.t.c
- Servicing of MTU engine in Lumwana on the EH4500.
- Servicing of Cummins engine at Kansanshi site in solwezi on the EH 3500 AC2.
- Troubleshooting faults on engine and solving breakdowns e.g. low power, gray smoke, black smoke etc.
- Taking engine oil samples daily and checking engine oil levels.
- Shimming engine and alternator and carrying out end float.
- Carrying out service and inspections of machines daily.
- Replacing defective components of machines e.g. engines, pumps, hoist cylinders etc.
- Carrying out hydraulic tune ups on Liebher Excavators
- Troubleshooting of defective machines.
- Reading and interpreting hydraulic drawings and symbols.
- Troubleshooting and repairing Aircon Systems on Mobile Equipment.
- Carrying out precise measurements on engine (Measuring end float) and shimming the alternator.
- ASSEMBLY of new Heavy Duty Trucks.(EH3500 AC2 AND AC3)
- Major shutdowns like chassis rebuild. E.T.C
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent Leadership Qualities
- Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Enjoys team work and commitment to duties
- Self motivated and disciplined
- Goal oriented
- Able to work under pressure
- Problem solving skills
- Very competent with using a computer (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point)
Certification
Forklift License
Timeline
Working At Heights
01-2024
Basic Rigging
07-2023
Dogging
08-2022
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
KELDAN COMMERCIAL PTY LTD
01.2022 - Current
Forklift License
01-2022
HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC (ACTING SUPERVISOR)
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS
06.2021 - 12.2021
HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC (LEADING HAND)
BARRICK LUMWANA
07.2017 - 05.2021
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
HITACHI ZAMBIA
05.2015 - 07.2017
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
BERIMU INVESTMENTS LTD
10.2014 - 04.2015
Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS
05.2012 - 08.2012
Komatsu
04.2001 -
CAT Technicians for Africa - undefined
Caterpillar
PC 8000E-6 - undefined
Komatsu
Cummins BETT & Insite Training - undefined
Cummins
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning - undefined
Barrick Learning and Development
Advanced Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair
Northern Technical College
Grade 12 Certificate -
MUKUBA HIGH SCHOOL
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