LOVEMORE KALONGA MECHANICAL FITTER
Newman,WA
Summary
Diverse engineering background as a Mechanical Fitter with extensive experience in heavy fixed plant in production, power and energy, coal fired boilers, coal processing machinery, food processing equipment, automated beverage packaging machinery, and processing plants. Strong communication skills and limited exposure to SAP software modules in maintenance processes. Focused on building a career in maintenance planning and eager to learn and adapt to meet job requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor and Maintenance Fitter
Essential Queensland
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Timber and Chemical Processing Industry
- Maintenance work including planning, scheduling and execution of work plans i.e., repairs, breakdowns, and overhauls
- Implementing autonomous maintenance asset care, planned and breakdown maintenance of
- Belt, screw and drag chain
- Piston and screw compressors
- Gear and centrifugal pumps
- Hammer mill
- Gearboxes
- Open end rotary feeding systems
- Vacuum pump systems
- Basic maintenance welding
- Pipework
- Timber and Chemical Processing Industry
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Boiler Dampers
Tarong Power Station
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Energy Industry
- Overhaul maintenance repairs on 350 megawatt boiler, working on equipment including
- Mill dampers
- Stroke checking repaired dampers
- Component changeouts bearings, seals, damaged shaft, instrumentation, gears, actuators, and associated equipment
- Energy Industry
- Enhanced overall productivity by assisting coworkers in their duties when required, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new technologies and incorporating them into existing processes to improve output quality and efficiency.
Maintenance Fitter
JBS Meats
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Food Processing Industry
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance of:
- Slaughter equipment, band saws, knives, and packaging equipment
- Drag chain, screw, and rubber conveyors maintenance
- Maintenance of machinery hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Food Processing Industry
- Optimized inventory management by tracking parts usage and ordering necessary supplies proactively.
- Completed projects within deadlines while adhering to strict quality standards.
Mechanical Fitter
Zimbabwe Power Company
04.2009 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Energy Industry: 4
- 120 MW turbine boilers
- Preventive, Corrective scheduled overhauls repairs and breakdown maintenance on 4 coal fired Boilers producing 120 megawatts each with maximum operating pressure of 13MPA
- Working on equipment including
- Gearboxes
- Milling plant coal-feeding
- Grinding and pulverized coal transportation to boiler equipment
- Draught fans; various types of boiler high-pressure and temperature valves;
- Gear and centrifugal pumps; screw and piston compressors
- Oil burner
- Boiler safety valve overhauls and pressure setting
- Machine laser and manual alignment
- Adhering to Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) requirements and ensuring SHE targets are met
- Installation and commissioning of new mechanical parts
- Generation of schedules and of job-related documents including breakdown reports, work orders and job cards using SAP modules
- Coaching and training of apprentices and subordinates
- Energy Industry: 4
- 120 MW turbine boilers
- Reduced downtime by diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues efficiently.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues impacting overall project delivery timelines.
- Streamlined workflows through consistent communication with team members regarding work orders, progress updates, and potential challenges.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
Artisan Fitter and Turner
Hwange Colliery Company
12.2008 - 02.2009
- Company Overview: Mining Industry
- Preventative maintenance of:
- Conveyor train repairs and overhaul
- Slurry pump maintenance
- Gearboxes
- Conveyors (Rubber, drag chain, screw, and bucket)
- Roller crushers and vibro feeder and screen units
- Spares quality checks
- Installation of new equipment and machinery
- Ensuring cleaning, tagging and inspection of machines in the mining plant
- Implementing autonomous maintenance and asset care
- Mining Industry
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Optimized workflow by organizing tools and materials, providing quick access for team members when needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting techniques or strategies based on changing project requirements or specifications.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Packaging Maintenance Fitter
Delta Beverages
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Food Processing Industry
- Installation and commissioning works on:
- Bottling and packaging machines with capacity of producing 800-1000 hectolitre product per 8hr Shift
- Bottle conveyors, washers, crater, de-crater, fillers electronic bottle inspector, palletiser, de-palletiser, pumps (centrifugal, plunger, gear, vane) and heat exchangers
- Operating, monitoring, and recording machine performance
- Coaching of apprentices
- Adhering to SHE requirements and ensuring SHE targets are met
- Food Processing Industry
Education
CMEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade -
Victoria University Australia
05.2019
Apprenticeship in Fitting and Turning -
Delta Technical Institute
01.2007
National Certificate in Machines hop Engineering -
Kwekwe Polytechnic College
01.2004
Skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Teamwork or collaborative work
Certification
- Work in Confined Space
- Work Safely at Heights
- Elevated Work Platform
- C Class Manual Driver’s License
References
- Ben Bell, Supervisor, UGL, 0448838299
- Kolinio Tuiraviravi, Technical Officer, Essential Queensland, 345 Kevin Livingstone, Isis Central, 0436284545, Koli.tuiraviravi@leafresources.com.au
- Dermot Hogath, Fitter, UGL, 0423986044
Timeline
Boiler Dampers
Tarong Power Station
10.2022 - 11.2022
Supervisor and Maintenance Fitter
Essential Queensland
08.2020 - 11.2022
Maintenance Fitter
JBS Meats
08.2019 - 08.2020
Mechanical Fitter
Zimbabwe Power Company
04.2009 - 08.2019
Artisan Fitter and Turner
Hwange Colliery Company
12.2008 - 02.2009
Packaging Maintenance Fitter
Delta Beverages
10.2007 - 12.2008
CMEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade -
Victoria University Australia
Apprenticeship in Fitting and Turning -
Delta Technical Institute
National Certificate in Machines hop Engineering -
Kwekwe Polytechnic College
- Work in Confined Space
- Work Safely at Heights
- Elevated Work Platform
- C Class Manual Driver’s License
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