Phumlani Shongwe
High Wycombe,WA
Summary
I am highly motivated and Hardworking Individual; I have reasons to believe that I meet the stated requirements. I personally believe that my education makes me a strong candidate for the job. Thanks to the numerous trainings offered at Bell Equipment, Barloworld Equipment and Buthani Earth moving services & Repairs. I have gained knowledge in earth moving equipment and practical. I am well mannered, self-motivated and eager to learn at any given opportunity. I have gained practical experience in my field.
Mechanical professional with extensive hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing industrial machinery. Known for strong focus on safety and efficiency, consistently ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and skilled in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Mechanic
Westrac Caterpillar
11.2024 - Current
New machine assembly
Senior Mechanical Foreman
Tokata Coal PTY LTD
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
NGCAMZWE TRADING ENTERPRICE
01.2022 - 07.2023
EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
BUTHANI EARTH MOVING SERVICES AND REPAIRS
01.2019 - 12.2021
SUPERVISOR
BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT
11.2014 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: (MIDDLEBURG)
- Ensure safe workings and comply to safety
- KPI file update
- Breakdowns
- Planned Maintenance
- Planned Task Observation
- Planned Inspections of equipment
- Tagging of Equipment (Working File)
- Interaction with customers
- Chair Safety Meeting and planning
- Complying to MHSA (Mine Health and Safety
- Enforce Discipline and Initiate Disciplinary
- Planned Component Replacement
- (MIDDLEBURG)
General Mechanic
BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: (MIDDLEBURG- M.A.R.C SITE)
- Services and repairs on 785'D and 994H
- Mechanical standby and supervisor standby
- (MIDDLEBURG- M.A.R.C SITE)
BELL EQUIPMENT
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: / FIELD SERVICE
- Visit Customers sites to attend to breakdown and repairs to bell machines
- Daily use Bell and John Deere systems to do fault finding and repairs
- Investigate root cause failure for warranty repairs and do reports
- Train apprentices in the fields
- Report to supervisor what is the customer's request and action plan to carry out repairs
- Create detailed report for the customer and MCA Report
- / FIELD SERVICE
APPRENTICE IN FIELD SERVICE MECHANIC
BELL EQUIPMENT
05.2008 - 06.2011
- EQUIPMENT I HAVE WORKED ON:
- BELL/FEL
- L704D, L1204D,1506D,L2206C,L1204C,L2206C,L1506E
- CAT/FEL-994H
- BELL/ADT B20B, B20C
- B25C,B40C,B18D,B20D,B25D,B30D,B40D,B45D,B50D
- CAT TRCKS-789D;789C,789C;785D,777D,740D
- EX/BELL-HD820, HD1430, HD1430R
- BOMAG REFUSE COMPACTOR
- BT
- BP/BVP
- BW65 H
- BELL MOTOR GRADER-770G, 670G
- CAT MOTOR GRADER
- -140M GRADER
- -140K GRADER
- BELL TLB'S- 315SJ,310SJ,310SG,315SK
- CAT TLB'S- 428F,416D,424D,422E,428E416E
- BELLL-125 CANE LOADER
Education
N4 Engineering
National Skills College
Middelburg 04-2023
GED -
National Skills College
Middelburg 11-2022
N2 CERTIFICATE - DIESEL TRADE THEORY
DURBAN COASTAL COLLEGE
01.2006
Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Detail Orientation
- Efficient
- Organized
- Administrative skills
- Communications skills (Verbal and Written)
- Computer Literacy
- Quick Learning Skills
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Team building
- Safety policies and procedures
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Leadership skills
- Hydraulic systems
- Power transmission systems
Awards
- Earthmoving equipment mechanic section 13, 06/09/11
- Bell equipment technical academy-phase one and phase two apprenticeship, 10/01/08
- Bell equipment technical academy-phase three and four apprenticeship, 10/01/11
- Bell equipment technical academy bell 220a cane loader, 10/01/11
- Bell equipment technical academy- bomag refuse compactor, 02/01/12
- Bomag factory group-light equipment, bp, bvp, bw65h, 06/01/12
- Barloworld equipment technical academy electronic technicians, 12/01/14
- Glencore contractor academy-sub ordinate manager, 10/01/13
- Glencore contractor academy first aid LEVEL one, 02/01/16
- Glencore contractor academy-health and safety representative, 08/01/13
- Defensive driving, 01/01/17
References
Andre Van Vuuren, Site Manager at Barloworld Equipment, 0828024049/0136878369
Personal Information
Driving License: Code 10(C1)
Timeline
Plant Mechanic
Westrac Caterpillar
11.2024 - Current
Senior Mechanical Foreman
Tokata Coal PTY LTD
07.2023 - 10.2024
EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
NGCAMZWE TRADING ENTERPRICE
01.2022 - 07.2023
EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
BUTHANI EARTH MOVING SERVICES AND REPAIRS
01.2019 - 12.2021
SUPERVISOR
BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT
11.2014 - 11.2018
General Mechanic
BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT
01.2013 - 10.2014
BELL EQUIPMENT
07.2011 - 12.2012
APPRENTICE IN FIELD SERVICE MECHANIC
BELL EQUIPMENT
05.2008 - 06.2011
N2 CERTIFICATE - DIESEL TRADE THEORY
DURBAN COASTAL COLLEGE
N4 Engineering
National Skills College
GED -
National Skills College
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