Taolo Herman Shale
Cloverdale
Summary
Passionate Heavy Plant Mechanic with 22years of experience inclusive of the apprenticeship training program. I have been working on diamond open pit mines since 2002 to date where I started off as an artisan on development for Barloworld Equipment (Caterpillar Dealership) to a fully-fledged artisan then promoted to become a supervisor/foreman from 2008-2012 based in Orapa, Letlhakane & Damtshaa Diamond Mines. I am currently working for Komatsu Botswana (Komatsu Dealership) as a Product & After Sales Support Representative based in Jwaneng Diamond Mine since April 2013.
Professional tradesman prepared for this role with extensive hands-on experience in mechanical fitting and assembly. Known for precision in interpreting technical drawings and executing detailed tasks. A strong collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing requirements, with reputation for reliability and teamwork.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HD FITTER / HD TECHNICIAN
READY REASOURCES LTD
03.2025 - Current
- Assembled components using precision tools and machinery.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate fitting and assembly processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Maintained equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards across Pilbara regions Rio Tinto sites
Product Support & Aftersales Representative
Komatsu Botswana, Jwaneng Diamond Mine
05.2013 - 02.2025
- I worked for Komatsu Botswana based at Jwaneng Debswana mine as Product & Aftersales Support Representative. My responsibilities were to troubleshoot & repair all Komatsu machines, carry out machine overhauls, assemble & commission new machines & carry out PDIs, change out major components as well as carry out planned maintenance activities (10-3000hrs). I trained & coached my client’s staff, gave technical advice/failure analysis as well as communicate all failures to the factory.
- Machines/Equipment I am currently working on under my employment with Komatsu Botswana: 830E,930E-4(GE propulsion) electric drive haul trucks, LeTourneau big front-end loader, WA 800 front end loader, WD600 wheel dozer,375 & 475 Track dozers,825 graders, PC 5500 hydraulic shovels (diesel engines), PC 8000 electric & diesel engines hydraulic rope shovels, P&H blast hole drills.
Heavy Plant Mechanic / Technician to a Workshop Supervisor/Foreman
Barloworld Equipment, Orapa, Letlhakane & Damtshaa Diamond Mines
05.2002 - 11.2012
- I started off as an artisan on development to fully fledged artisan then got promoted to become a workshop supervisor/foreman from 2008 until 2012 where I was working for a Caterpillar Dealership. My responsibilities were to troubleshoot & repair all Cat machines, carry out machine overhauls, assemble & commission new machines & carry out PDIs, change out major components as well as carrying out planned maintenance activities (10-2000hrs). I worked 12 hours & 9 hours shifts which were always followed by off/rest days.
- Machines/Equipment worked on during employment with Barloworld Equipment (CAT dealer): 769C/D,773B/C/D/F,785D,789B/C/D,793C/D Haul trucks,950,990C/D,992B/C,994B/C/D/F Front end loaders, D9N/R, D10N/R, D11N/R track dozers,824G/K,829G/K,854K Wheel dozers,16H/M motor graders, Cat Skid steers, Track Loaders, DMLSP Surface Mine Drill, Atlas Copco, DM30/40, Electric /Engine Atlas Copco pit viper blast hole drills, CAT 6040 & Cat 6060 shovels.
Trainee
Central Transport Organization
03.1997 - 04.2001
- Apprenticeship training for Heavy Plant Mechanic at Auto Trades Technical College.
- Machines/Equipment worked on during training: Masey Fergusson tractors, Ford tractors, John Deer farming equipment, Hitachi & Samsung excavators, 120G & 140G Cat graders, D4, D6 & D8 Cat track dozers, Deutz Fahr tractors, Holland tractors, Champion graders, Bobcat skid steer, Toyota Hilux & Land Cruiser, Land Rover 110 defender/county, Lister & Hert diesel engines.
Education
National Craft Certificate - Heavy Plant Mechanic
Auto Trades Technical College
04.2001
COSC - High School
Lobatse Senior Secondary School
12.1994
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology - Engineering Mechanics
Trade Skills Australia
Perth, WA02-2025
Skills
- Heavy Plant Mechanic
- Supervisor/Foreman
- Product Support & Aftersales Representative
- CatSis & CatET systems
- Hand and power tools
- Cutting and grinding
- Mechanical aptitude
- Precision measuring tools
- Hydraulic systems
- Torque wrench usage
- Gasket replacement
Accomplishments
- Led a team of HD fitters to deliver machines which were on assembly from new as well as overhauls so that they were delivered for production within planned/scheduled time.
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Motor Vehicles Racing (Formula 1, Moto X, Spinning, Dakar Rally, Cross Country Racing), Fanatic of the V8 petrol engines (naturally aspirated/turbo & supercharged)
Training
- Safety for Supervisors, NOSA
- April 2016 — April 2016
- Basic Fall Arrest, NOSA
- Komatsu 930E-4 AC Electric Drive Trucks, Komatsu America
- May 2014 — May 2014
- Handling Disciplinary Enquiries, Industrial Relations Consultant
- October 2015 — October 2015
- Supervisory Skills Program, Caterpillar Leadership Center
- January 2009 — November 2009
- Labour Law Seminar, Collins Newman Law Firm
- December 2008 — December 2008
- Maintenance Shutdown & Outage Management, Optilog
- October 2008 — October 2008
- Caterpillar equipment & systems short courses, Caterpillar Training Center
- April 2003 — May 2008
- Microsoft Office Level 1, Informatics Computer School
- August 2008 — August 2008
- 7 Feb 2025- Trade Skills Australia Certificate lll in Moblile Plant Technology/Equipment
- 30 April 2025 -Boom Type High Elevated Workplatform
- 03 April 2025- Operating a forklift
- 06 May 2025 -Demonstrate first attack firefighting
LINKS
- Facebook page
Certification
10 years of service at Barloworld Equipment(Caterpillar dealership).
10 years of service at Komatsu Botswana(Komatsu dealership)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
HD FITTER / HD TECHNICIAN
READY REASOURCES LTD
03.2025 - Current
Product Support & Aftersales Representative
Komatsu Botswana, Jwaneng Diamond Mine
05.2013 - 02.2025
Heavy Plant Mechanic / Technician to a Workshop Supervisor/Foreman
Barloworld Equipment, Orapa, Letlhakane & Damtshaa Diamond Mines
05.2002 - 11.2012
Trainee
Central Transport Organization
03.1997 - 04.2001
COSC - High School
Lobatse Senior Secondary School
National Craft Certificate - Heavy Plant Mechanic
Auto Trades Technical College
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology - Engineering Mechanics
Trade Skills Australia
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