Experienced Diesel Plant Fitter with expertise in troubleshooting, machine audits, and applied failure analysis. Skilled in maintaining and repairing various equipment, such as drill rigs, loaders, and dump trucks. Demonstrated ability to complete preventive maintenance schedules and ensure proper safety function. I am currently in Australia on a 482 visa
Skilled Fitter with experience in industrial and mechanical environments. Strengths include assembly, installation, repair of machinery, and interpretation of technical drawings. Known for problem-solving abilities, attention to safety standards, and commitment to quality workmanship. Previous roles demonstrate significant impact through improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIESEL PLANT FITTER
Wilmar Sugar Holdings
09.2024 - Current
Loco preventive maintenance
Diagnose and repair automotive issues
Performing repairs and maintenance on locos
Clean and maintain equipment and tools
Machinery worked on: Locos, Q1 Kaloo, Q2 Carmella, Q3 Victoria, B7, D7, Johndeer tractors, Forklifts, Brake wagons
DIESEL PLANT FITTER
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
06.2020 - 08.2024
Troubleshooting on trackless machines during operations underground
Routine diagnostics work and corrective action
Carryout preventive maintenance as per generated work orders
Receive and act on supervisor's instruction and carry out repairs and maintenance on equipment
Ensure the proper function of all safety circuits and devices on all equipment and log down appropriate brake and fitness test logbook
Inform and communicate with supervisor on problematic components of various machines
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, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, fuel, emission, brake, steering, and hydraulics
Making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
Verifying machine performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
Maintain vehicle and machine records by annotating services and repairs
Keeping shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
Equipment Worked on: Drill rigs, Dd210L, Dd211, Loaders, Toro400LP, LH209LP, LH517i Powered by Mercedes Benz,Dump Trucks, EJS433LP, TH230L, TH430
Calibrated a range of instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
DIESEL PLANT FITTER
Met Services
01.2016 - 08.2019
Key Performances: The Diesel Plant Fitter will be responsible for servicing customer equipment onsite
The various skills/competences are, among Other things: Mature and self-disciplined and readiness to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Good route cause analysis and resolution techniques coupled with the ability to meet deadlines
Good interpersonal skills and customer focus culture
Commitment to adhere to safety, health, environmental and quality management procedures and standards
Ensuring that all maintenance work meets OEM Standards
Equipment worked on: LiuGong roller compactor, 6126E Caterpillar Loader 428B, Caterpillar excavator 336D, Caterpillar JCB 424B2, Case Loader, Hyundai Escavator 360L, Bell Dump Trucks B16, Champion Gredors 740, Daewoo Gredors 740, Daewoo Escavator DH170, Volvo tipper Trucks FM400
ARTISAN ATTACHMENT
National Railways of Zimbabwe
01.2014 - 12.2014
Job description: Improve/provide fire safety of organisational assets - buildings and Rolling stock against fire by maintaining and installing firefighting and detection equipment
Constructed new facilities/structures for the safe smooth movement of traffic
Construction of communication masts and reconstruction of failed culvert
Improve security of NRZ properties and improving revenue collection by eliminating thorough fares at major Stations
Reducing environmental pollution
Administer Railway land and Survey issues
Equipment worked on: Caterpillar D7G dozer, Caterpillar 621B scrapper, JCB 435 front end loader, Caterpillar graders 140B, Mobile compressors, Komatsu graders, Mobile Crane Komatsu bulldozers
Education
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING - MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
Bulawayo Polytechnic
01.2013
TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE - MOTOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS
Bulawayo Polytechnic
01.2013
Skills
Machine Audits
Troubleshooting
Applied Failure Analysis
Field Services
Engines and Power Trains
Hydraulic systems maintenance
Pneumatic systems maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Scheduled service maintenance
Certification
Plant hydraulic maintenance
Plant pneumatics maintenance
Hobbies and Interests
Playing social basketball and currently a coach
Reading
Exercising
References
MR MASVIKENI, Workshop Foreman, National Railways of Zimbabwe, +263772350715, vmm@nrz.com.zw
MR L. DUBE, Workshop Foreman, National Railways of Zimbabwe, +263712040267, libdube@nrz.co.zw
DELIGHT GOMERA, Human Resources, Met-services, +263777149890, blontonaccs@gmail.com
DOUGLAS ZENDERA, Workshop Foreman, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, Douglas.zendera@sandvik.com
Personal Information
Visa Status: 482 visa
Timeline
DIESEL PLANT FITTER
Wilmar Sugar Holdings
09.2024 - Current
DIESEL PLANT FITTER
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
06.2020 - 08.2024
DIESEL PLANT FITTER
Met Services
01.2016 - 08.2019
ARTISAN ATTACHMENT
National Railways of Zimbabwe
01.2014 - 12.2014
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING - MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING