MULUNDO CHOMBA
Tamworth,Australia
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Duty Technician with a robust background at Hutcheon and Pearce Company Australia, showcasing expertise in overhauling diesel engines and exceptional diagnostic capabilities. Excelled in enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency, leveraging skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, and computerized diagnostics. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, significantly improving operational workflows.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Duty Technician
Hutcheon and Pearce Company Australia
Tamworth, Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: John Deere Dealership
- Currently working on Heavy Equipment Tractors, Combines, Sprayers, Forklifts
- Diagnose, Service and repair of various systems that are found in heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls Electricals
- Managing to replace parts such as alternators, starter, water pump, radiators, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, and hydraulic valves hydraulic tanks
- John Deere Dealership
Lead Mechanic
African Plantation Company Sudan Ltd
Khartoum, Sudan
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Farming and Transporting
- Manage to work on agriculture and Construction Equipment
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or system using hand and tools
- Diagnosis, services and repairs of various systems that are found in piece of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controls
- Farming and Transporting
Lead Mechanic
Euro-Africa Bus Services
Lusaka, Zambia
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Passenger Transporting
- Managed to build diesel engines for buses and trucks such as Benz and Scania Hino Volvo and other heavy-duty vehicles
- Diagnosis, services and repairs various systems that are found on buses, such as mechanical and computer electronic controls
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, changing filters, checking batteries
- Passenger Transporting
Heavy Duty Lead Mechanic
United States Special Forces PAE
Camp Lemonier, Djibouti
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Military operations
- Diagnose service and repair various systems that are found on piece of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls Air brakes systems Transmissions systems
- Worked on Heavy duty Machines, Military Vehicles
- Preform maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy duty trucks and heavy military wheel drive vehicles
- Military operations
Lead Mechanic
Lumwana Open Pit Mines
Solwezi, Zambia
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Copper Mining
- Worked on heavy duty equipment and generators
- Managed daily on-site operation
- Ensured all jobs cards are written
- Copper Mining
Senior Lead Mechanic
United Nations PAE Group
Darfur, Sudan
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Operations in Darfur Regions
- Provide high level customer service and ensure compliance to all company rules and regulations
- Worked on Land cruiser servicing and repair, changing of components, alternators, gear boxes, transmission systems etc
- Managed maintenance and repair it and out the work shop
- Operations in Darfur Regions
Lead Mechanic
United Nations PAE Group
Darfur, Sudan
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Operations in Darfur Regions
- Ensured all the mechanics have completed the job cards
- Carried maintenance on heavy and light vehicles
- Diagnose problems in the shop and in the field
- Operations in Darfur Regions
Rig Senior Mechanic
Boart Long Year drilling/ BHB Drilling Australia
Ndola, Zambia
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Mineral Drilling Operations
- Investigate breakdowns assesses level of skill necessary to perform repair and assigns work to subordinates
- Participates in rig move activates planning preparation critical equipment operation
- Complete log book regular report showing machine running hour problems uncounted tasks undertaken materials parts used fuel and lubricant used
- Mineral Drilling Operations
Heavy Duty Senior Mechanic
Seabelo Express and Carriers
Gaborone, Botswana
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Passenger and Truck Carriers
- Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunction
- Overhaul of engines and transmissions, drive trains and other components
- Serviced and maintenance of heavy vehicles like Volvo Bus and, Scania Bus, Man diesel trucks, Mercedes Benz, truck freightliner, Hino, Detroit and other Trucks /Buses
- Passenger and Truck Carriers
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Euro – Africa Bus Services
Lusaka, Zambia
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: Passenger Transport
- Maintenance and servicing of tools and equipment, maintains clean, safe work area
- Carried maintenance on buses like Scania Renault Volvos, ERF and Benz
- Maintains and Repairs brake system to include pneumatic inspect and adjusts breaks
- Passenger Transport
Education
Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair Technician -
Northern Technical College
Base Engine and Electrical Diagnose -
John Deere University USA
Advanced Drivetrain diagnostic -
John Deere University USA
Advanced Drivetrain Test Procedures -
John Deere University USA
Engine After treatment systems -
John Deere University USA
Tech System Hydraulic/Hydrostatic -
John Deere University USA
Advanced Drivetrain Hydraulic Circuit Components -
John Deere University USA
Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics -
Lusaka Trade Training College
Diesel Injection Pumps -
Northern Technical College
Advanced Certificate in First Aid -
Zambia Red Cross Society
Basic Certificate in First Aid -
Zambia Red Cross Society
Advanced Certificate in Logistics -
Skills
- Trucks and Buses
- Agriculture Equipment
- Construction Equipment
- Mining equipment
- Overhauling (diesel engines)
- Pneumatics and Hydraulic
- Generator
- Trailers
- Competent with use of computerized diagnostic machines
References
- PAE Government Services INC., 88 SO Figueroa Street STE # 1700, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, USA, 213-593-3232
- Mr. C Kalengi, Euro – Africa Bus Services, Operation Manager, P.O. Box 31210, Lusaka, Zambia, +260 977 772 025
- Mr. E. Twambo, Seabelo Express and Carriers, General Manager, P.O. Box 1837, Botswana, +267 39557078
Timeline
Heavy Duty Technician
Hutcheon and Pearce Company Australia
01.2023 - Current
Lead Mechanic
African Plantation Company Sudan Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2023
Lead Mechanic
Euro-Africa Bus Services
09.2015 - 06.2020
Heavy Duty Lead Mechanic
United States Special Forces PAE
02.2012 - 08.2014
Lead Mechanic
Lumwana Open Pit Mines
01.2010 - 02.2012
Lead Mechanic
United Nations PAE Group
08.2006 - 01.2009
Senior Lead Mechanic
United Nations PAE Group
01.2006 - 12.2009
Rig Senior Mechanic
Boart Long Year drilling/ BHB Drilling Australia
01.2004 - 01.2006
Heavy Duty Senior Mechanic
Seabelo Express and Carriers
01.2002 - 01.2004
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Euro – Africa Bus Services
01.1997 - 01.2000
Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair Technician -
Northern Technical College
Base Engine and Electrical Diagnose -
John Deere University USA
Advanced Drivetrain diagnostic -
John Deere University USA
Advanced Drivetrain Test Procedures -
John Deere University USA
Engine After treatment systems -
John Deere University USA
Tech System Hydraulic/Hydrostatic -
John Deere University USA
Advanced Drivetrain Hydraulic Circuit Components -
John Deere University USA
Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics -
Lusaka Trade Training College
Diesel Injection Pumps -
Northern Technical College
Advanced Certificate in First Aid -
Zambia Red Cross Society
Basic Certificate in First Aid -
Zambia Red Cross Society
Advanced Certificate in Logistics -
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