Noah Chimba

Working for Maca mining at Eliwana FMG Mine as Diesel Mechanic on various machines namely D10T dozers, MT4400 dump trucks,785 and 793 dump trucks, 16M and 24M graders, 854-wheel dozers, 994F, 993K, 980H wheel loaders, 740 articulated dump trucks, various CAT machines, Lighting Plants, Light vehicles, Hitachi 4000AC dump truck,T264 Liebherr dump trucks, small and large diggers.

• Carrying out mechanical and hydraulic system troubleshooting and repairs
• Carrying out scheduled preventive maintenance services as per OEM specifications
• Carrying out machine component change out as per maintenance plan
• Carrying out midlife repairs on machines
• Maintaining good housekeeping and adhering to all safety standards.

Westrac Contractor working on a wide range of caterpillar machines on mine sites across the Pilbara region on 793,785,777,740 Dump Trucks, Wheel Loaders 980,988,993,994,972,992, 930 wheel loaders,140K,14G,16G,16M,24M,24 Graders D8, D9, D10T, D11 Dozers 834,854 Wheel Dozers etc

• Carried out electrical and hydraulic system troubleshooting
• Carried out scheduled preventive maintenance services according to caterpillar specifications
• Carried out warranty repairs
• Used electronic technician for PSRs to have machine electrical data
• Carried out midlife repairs on various Caterpillar machines
• Assisted in new machine delivery and commissioning
• Removed, repaired, and installed components such as engines, hydraulic pumps and valves, hydraulic cylinders, transmissions, engine cylinder heads, and axles
• Maintained good housekeeping and adhered to all safety standards.

• Assisted supervisors to prioritize, schedule, and allocate resources
• Liaised with supervisors with regards to backlog management
• Ensured machines are repaired to quality and with the shortest possible turnaround times
• Provided technical information
• Created weekly, equipment overhaul, and shutdown schedules
• Planned maintenance task creation and ensured correct bill of material is attached
• Updated component's age in the xeras model for budgeting
• Created 12 monthly change out forecast for the OEM parts stocking plan
• Created material and labor purchase requisition in pronto system.

• Receive all previous days’ paperwork e.g., service reports, incidents reports, completed backlogs reports etc.
• Using Sap system update machine condition reports from field artisans.
• Using Sap system and Microsoft project produce specific job schedules to be submitted to the customer.
• Assist supervisors to prioritize, schedule and allocate resources.
• Attend all required meetings and liaise with customer on site issues.
• ensure machines are repaired to quality and customer satisfaction standards with shortest possible turnaround times.
• Assist supervisor in monitoring the implementation of training needs as per development action plan.

Worked in maintenance and repair contract in Lumwana mine operated by Barrick gold on caterpillar D10T dozers, 777F and 777D dump trucks, 16M, 14G, and 16H graders, 834 wheel dozers, 994F, 993K, 980H wheel loaders, 740 and 735 articulated dump trucks, TH560B Telehandlers, 422E Backholes, 533E compactors, and 365C excavators

• Provided technical assistance to planner related to pm content and execution
• Defined PM checklists for each model of equipment and provided them to the planner
• Assured that PM checklist is reflective of current OEM guidelines and recommendations
• Updated PM checklists to comply with equipment age and condition
• Followed up and analyzed PM inspections and performance test results
• Ensured that all compulsory PIP is done on time
• Analyzed oil analysis results and followed up on feedback outstanding
• Trended oil analysis results
• Managed VIMS data and ET downloads to have machine health information
• Monitored the top five problems and took action on preventive maintenance measures
• Carried out customer track service inspection (CTS) on dozers and excavators' undercarriage
• Carried out electrical and hydraulic system troubleshooting.

Worked at Mopani copper mine Mufulira division on caterpillar R1300G, R1600G, R1700G, AD55, and AD30 dump trucks

• Carried out electrical and hydraulic system troubleshooting
• Carried out daily and scheduled services according to caterpillar specifications
• Prepared backlogs jobs and tracked the necessary spares required to complete the job
• Filled in service and detailed accident damage reports on machines
• Used electronic technician for downloads during service to have machine electrical data
• Removed and installed components such as engines, hydraulic pumps and valves, hydraulic cylinders, transmissions, engine cylinder heads, and axles
• Maintained good housekeeping and adhered to all safety rules and requirements.

Worked in maintenance and repair contract underground for Mopani copper mine Mufulira division on caterpillar R1300G, R1600G, R1700G, AD55, and AD30 dump trucks

• Carried out electrical and hydraulic system troubleshooting
• Carried out daily and scheduled services according to caterpillar specifications
• Prepared backlogs jobs and tracked the necessary spares required to complete the job
• Filled in service and detailed accident damage reports on machines
• Used electronic technician for downloads during service to have machine electrical data
• Removed and installed components such as engines, hydraulic pumps and valves, hydraulic cylinders, transmissions, engine cylinder heads, and axles
• Maintained good housekeeping and adhered to all safety rules and requirements.

Worked in maintenance and repair contract underground for Mopani copper mine Nkana division on Atlas Copco Rocket Boomer 282, Wagner Scoop Trams ST1010 and ST1020

• Carried out daily service, scheduled services, and breakdown repairs on Atlas Copco scoop trams and rocket boomer
• Carried out planned components change out for maximum utilization of parts
• Reported to Mopani copper mines and Mpelembe engineer on delays and preventive maintenance schedule.