MANDHLENKOS I SIDAMBE
Hammond Park,Western Australia
Summary
Mechanical Technician with 14 years of experience in rail operations, heavy equipment operation,assemble and maintenance. Expertise in organizing and prioritizing workflows, fostering relationships with stakeholders and coordinating maintenance to sustain production. Accomplished in developing and actualizing best practices to enhance occupational health and safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Work Shop Technician
Komatsu Australia
94 Sheffield Road Welshpool 6101, Western Australia
09.2022 - Current
- Assembling and inspect action of new machine builds on the truck line(HD1500s and HD785s) ensuring they are site ready .
- Carrying out PM Clinic and Field service tests and compiling reports
- Conducting machinery quality checks and compiling reports
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
Rollingstock Technician
Mechanical, Public Transport Authourity WA
Abernethy, Kewdale, Western Australia
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns on the following equipment:
- Prospector and Australind Trains powered by Cummins N14 and K19 engines
- GE shunt locomotive
- IDV Track machine
- Inspect and taste Passenger trains , equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs and engine changes
- Bogie under frame inspections repairs and overhaul
- Computerized engine diagnosis and component replacements including performance monitoring
- Perform all scheduled services and corrective maintenance
- Operated pressure pumps, air electrical equipment and mechanical equipments
- Maintain and repair and overhaul of locomotive pneumatic braking systems including brake assemblies
- Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired engineering equipment
- Set and installed passenger train heat exchangers
- Worked independently and as team member to develop design concepts that met business and technical needs
Locomotive Mechanic
Progress Rail, Rio Tinto 8
, Australia
11.2017 - 05.2018
- GE Evolution locomotive piston change project which involved total onboard engine rebuild and load testing
- Maintained locomotives by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components on GE Elocution and Dash 9 Series locomotive and other scheduled services tasks
- Component changes which included turbo chargers ,water pumps ,alternators and heat exchangers
- Completed in-depth inspections of locomotive and other systems to check for safety and performance issues and bogie inspections and repairs
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Diesel Mechanic
Indegionous Land Cop | Home Valley
, Australia
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions on resort earthmoving equipment which incuded a mitsubishi grade ,JCB excavator and John Deer back hoe
- Performed fluid levels checks, air filter, on scheduled Hino and Packins power generators services and major engine repairs including component changes
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicles and Genset repairs and installations
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects
- Installed new vehicle systems and components
- Conducted successful road service for remote breakdowns and verified safe and operational return of company's equipment
- Diagnosed systems by troubleshooting malfunctions and tracing problems
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
Locomotive Fitter
National Railways of Zimbabwe, Motive Power Depot
02.2009 - 08.2015
- Rebuilding Detroit locomotive power generation engines EMD (645E3B) GT22 LC-2 (12 and 16 cylinder)
- Load testing and fine tuning of heavy duty diesel electric locomotive engines and commissioning
- Maintaining and servicing of General Motors and General Electric diesel electric locomotives including preventive maintenance
- Servicing and repairing of 3512 series caterpillar engines
- Servicing of generators powered by 3208 series caterpillar locomotives engine components changes and qualification which includes generator engines ,power packs(pistons ,cylinder heads and liners),heavy duty turbo chargers, crankshaft bearings and piston Rings ,Traction motors and traction motor blowers, Electric motor ,Pumps ,Radiators ,Fans ,compressors and Overhauling the locomotive suspension system.(Bogies) Maintenance of locomotive pneumatic systems which include locomotive compressor exhauster (Gardner Denver ) and pneumatic valves and Pipes according to drawings
- Field maintenance of locomotives
- Recovery of accident damaged locomotives
- Maintaining railway hydraulic mobile cranes Raum Repollla ( 100 tonnes lifting capacity
- Maintaining a safe working environment , following working procedures and ensuring that all equipment is safe to use
- Ordering of spares
- Operating overhead cranes
- Maintenance of workshop equipment
- Training of apprentices
- Housekeeping
- Any other duties assigned by the foreman Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Schematic diagram
- Locomotive breakdown and accident recovery
Education
Diesel Plant Fitting
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
Bulawayo Zimbabwe12.2008
Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering Technology
Southmetro Tafe Muster
Perth, WASkills
- 12/2008
- Diesel Plant Fitting
- Bulawayo Polytechnic College Bulawayo Zimbabwe
- Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering Technology South Metro Tafe Muster (Second year)
- Equipment testing and troubleshooting
- Test results documentation
- Good work ethic
- Maintenance & repair
Timeline
Work Shop Technician
Komatsu Australia
09.2022 - Current
Rollingstock Technician
Mechanical, Public Transport Authourity WA
05.2018 - 09.2022
Locomotive Mechanic
Progress Rail, Rio Tinto 8
11.2017 - 05.2018
Diesel Mechanic
Indegionous Land Cop | Home Valley
03.2016 - 09.2017
Locomotive Fitter
National Railways of Zimbabwe, Motive Power Depot
02.2009 - 08.2015
Diesel Plant Fitting
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering Technology
Southmetro Tafe Muster