McDonald Takura Chibanda
Ellenbrook
Summary
I am pro-active and safety conscious team player with 9 years’ hands on post apprenticeship experience in the mining and manufacturing industries.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HD FITTER
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG)
11.2021 - Current
- Diagnosing, analyzing and repairing equipment
- Preforming the servicing, repair and maintenance of mobile fleet in accordance with FMG servicing, lubrication and maintenance systems documentation
- Completing general maintenance, breakdown, services and component change outs to a high standard
- Sourcing technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM and computer-based systems
- Setting and maintaining high housekeeping standards
- Active involment in pre-start meetings, JHA planning, carrying out Notifications
- Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety
- Familiarity with CAT SIS system and SAP experience
- Repairing the following machinery – CAT Graders 16M, 18M, 24M, CAT Loaders 994k, 994H, CAT Dozer d10t, d10, , Komatsu WA1200 Loader, Wheel Dozer 854K ,Liebherr PR 776 Dozer
HD FITTER
BARMINCO
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Diagnostic fault finding on mechanical, hydraulically and electrical systems
- Performing scheduled maintenance tasks and carrying component change-outs
- Worked on heavy underground mining equipment doing breakdown repairs
- Carrying out safety inspections and checks, keeping comprehensive records of the work, furthermore, carrying out routine inspections within the workshop
- Ensuring good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
- Conducting required inspection to maximize equipment utilization
- Sourcing technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins and OEM
- Repairing of the following machinery – SANDVIK TH663, T H663i, SANDVIK LH517, I LH621i, SANDVIK DS421, SANDVIK DL420, SANDVIK DD421, SANDVIK DL421-15C, CAT 15M Grader 120,140, CAT Dumptruck 735, Komatsu Excavator PC 700, Komatsu WA 600, Komatsu WA 700, Mack Metro liner Agitator, Volvo L120F, Normet 1610b
DIESEL FITTER
COALROC Contractors
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Mackay Australia
- ASSEMBLING and RE-BUILDING loaders
- Servicing and maintaining equipment for mines ie Broadmeadows, Alfas Group
- Troubleshooting transmission, brakes, electrical, steering and cooling systems ad component change outs
- Collaborated with repair crew to diagnose problems, set up a timeline and perform repairs
- Maintenance of diesel equipment, performing routine safety system checks and continuously adhering to company standards
- Performing components failure analysis and coming up with reports, recommendations and solutions to avoid recurrences
- Conducting rebuilds on mobile plant equipment
- Reading and interpretation of schematic diagrams
- Serving and assembling of hydraulic cylinders
- Repairing earthmoving equipment such as- SANDVIK LS190, Komatsu WA1200, CAT D10T, CAT 785, CAT 24m Grader
- Mackay Australia
DIESEL FITTER
Sandvik Mining / ZIM PLATINUM UNDERGROUND MINE
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Troubleshooting on trackless machines during operations underground
- Carryout preventative maintenance as per generated work orders
- Receive and act on supervisors’ instruction and carryout repairs and maintenance on equipment
- Ensure the proper function of all safety circuits and devices oral equipment and log down appropriate brake and fitness test logbook
- Performing engine-ups to achieve smoother running of the engine
- Determining machine condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
- Keeping equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades
- Correcting equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling and replacing major assembling, sub-assemblies, parts or systems such as power and drive trains, electrical, fuel emission, brake, steering and hydraulics
- Adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
- Verifies machine record by annotating services and repairs
- Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance and calling for repairs
- Ensure compliance and adhere to all SHEQ requirements while observing mining, health, and safety regulations as well as environmental management acts
- Repairs and maintenance of all equipment on site: Sandvik Drilling Rig DDR 210, DD420, Sandvik Wheel Loader LH209,208, Sandvik Bolter DS210, DL311, Sandvik Dump Truck TH230, TH430, CAT Loader IT924, CAT Dump truck 735,760,770, CAT, Backhoe loaders 428 B, KOMATSU Excavators PC400, Fleet amounting to 50
APPRENTICE FITTER
Sandvik Zimbabwe Mining
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Machines maintained and Workshop Duties
- Reporting to the Training Officer
- Working with Artisans
- Use of workshop tools and their applied technology i.e
- Use of power tools, grinding and filing
- Components rebuild i.e
- Tam rotor compressor, Rock Drills (HLX500, H200& RD314)
- Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits interpretation
- Workshop housekeeping
SINO Cement Company
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Gweru, Zimbabwe
- Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
- Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
- Resting and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
- Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
- Final drive assembling
- Undercarriage service, troubleshooting & repair, bucket service & repair, hydraulic circuit
- Plant pneumatic trouble shooting, suspension
- Repairing earthmoving equipment such as: Caterpillar, Graders 120,130,140G&H, Caterpillar, Front end Loaders (914 – 988), Caterpillar, Bull dozers (D4-D11), Komatsu Wheel loaders WA320-8, Komatsu Excavator PC400
- Gweru, Zimbabwe
Education
National Certificate - Diesel Plant Fitting
Kwekwe Polytechnic College
Skills
- Hydraulic Circuit Designing
- Pneumatic trouble shooting
- Diagnostic and fitness tests
- Dismantling and assembling transmissions
- Preventative maintenance
- Rebuilding of trackless machines
- Hydraulic cylinder assembling
- Bucket and Blade fitting
- Undercarriage service
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated
- Production oriented
- Goal driven
- Results-driven
- Ability to work well under pressure
Personal Information
- Available: Available now
- Residency: Permanent
- Date of Birth: 05/25/91
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Driving License: Australian Class C
- Marital Status: Married
Positionappliedfor
DIESEL FITTER
Timeline
HD FITTER
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG)
11.2021 - Current
HD FITTER
BARMINCO
08.2019 - 06.2021
DIESEL FITTER
COALROC Contractors
03.2019 - 08.2019
DIESEL FITTER
Sandvik Mining / ZIM PLATINUM UNDERGROUND MINE
01.2014 - 11.2018
APPRENTICE FITTER
Sandvik Zimbabwe Mining
01.2012 - 01.2014
SINO Cement Company
01.2009 - 01.2012
National Certificate - Diesel Plant Fitting
Kwekwe Polytechnic College
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