MULUNDO CHOMBA
Heavy duty Mechanic
Tamworth,NSW
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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
EXPERIENCE Heavy Duty Technician
Pearce Company Australia, John Deere
Tamworth
01.2023 - Current
- 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
Lead Mechanic
John Deere Dealership, African Plantation Company Sudan Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Overvie 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
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Company Overvie 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
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Company Overvie 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, Overvie Copper Mining
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Worked on heavy duty equipment and generators
- Managed daily on-site operation
- Worked on various different machines
Senior Lead Mechanic
Copper Mining, United Nations PAE Group
Darfur
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Company Overvie 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
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Company Overvie 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
BHB Drilling Australia
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Overvie 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
Drilling Operations, Heavy Duty Senior Mechanic
Mineral, Seabelo Express and Carriers
Gaborone
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Company Overvie 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, Overvie Passenger
Lusaka
01.1997 - 01.2000
- 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 - Heavy Equipment Repair Technician
Northern Technical College, Deere University
Advanced Drivetrain diagnostic - undefined
Advanced Drivetrain Test - undefined
John Deere University
System Hydraulic/Hydrostatic - undefined
John Deere University
Advanced Drivetrain Hydraulic Circuit Components - undefined
John Deere University
Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics - undefined
John Deere University
Diesel Injection Pumps - undefined
Lusaka Trade Training College
Advanced Certificate in First Aid Zambia Red Cross Society Basic Certificate in First Aid Zambia Red Cross Society Advanced Certificate in Logistics - undefined
Northern Technical College
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
Attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Routine Inspections
Heavy lifting
Works Well Under Pressure
Job site cleanup
Safety Equipment
Environmental compliance
HVAC systems
Equipment Repair
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical Knowledge
Installation and repair
Timeline
EXPERIENCE Heavy Duty Technician
Pearce Company Australia, John Deere
01.2023 - Current
Lead Mechanic
John Deere Dealership, 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, Camp
02.2012 - 08.2014
Lead Mechanic
Lumwana Open Pit Mines, Overvie Copper Mining
01.2010 - 02.2012
Lead Mechanic
United Nations PAE Group
08.2006 - 01.2009
Senior Lead Mechanic
Copper Mining, United Nations PAE Group
01.2006 - 12.2009
Rig Senior Mechanic
BHB Drilling Australia
01.2004 - 01.2006
Drilling Operations, Heavy Duty Senior Mechanic
Mineral, Seabelo Express and Carriers
01.2002 - 01.2004
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Euro – Africa Bus Services, Overvie Passenger
01.1997 - 01.2000
Diploma - Heavy Equipment Repair Technician
Northern Technical College, Deere University
Advanced Drivetrain diagnostic - undefined
Advanced Drivetrain Test - undefined
John Deere University
System Hydraulic/Hydrostatic - undefined
John Deere University
Advanced Drivetrain Hydraulic Circuit Components - undefined
John Deere University
Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics - undefined
John Deere University
Diesel Injection Pumps - undefined
Lusaka Trade Training College
Advanced Certificate in First Aid Zambia Red Cross Society Basic Certificate in First Aid Zambia Red Cross Society Advanced Certificate in Logistics - undefined
Northern Technical College
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Personal development programsCompany CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCertification
- Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE)
- Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification (A6) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- ASE Certified Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Maintenance and Light Repair Certification (G1) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Diesel Fuel Systems Tech certification- National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence(ASE).
- Earthmoving Machinery Operation Certificate – Various Accredited Training Organizations.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Drive Train Tech certification– National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
- ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (Master Truck) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
- Equipment Diagnostic Technician certificate-Various manufacturers or training organizations.
- Electrical Systems Certification – Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I).
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