Tawanda Shangwa
Kalgoorlie
Summary
Resourceful general maintenance worker with several years of hands-on experience carrying out various maintenance tasks to avoid malfunctions. Skilled in analyzing repair requests, resolving and troubleshooting common failures and stocking adequate maintenance materials. Friendly and fastidious team player possessing outstanding hand-eye coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile maintenance mechanic
Norton Gold Fields
Kalgoorlie
12.2025 - Current
- Performing scheduled maintenance on heavy mobile equipment like excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and loaders to prevent failures.
- Diagnosing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on diesel-powered machines using diagnostic software (e.g., CAT ET, Komatsu KOMTRAX).
- Executing immediate repairs in the field to minimize downtime.
- Carrying out component change-outs.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using testing tools and troubleshooting techniques.
- Performed repairs on hydraulic systems, conveyors, and heavy machinery components.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure safe work environments and compliance standards.
Leading Hand/HD FITTER
Mineral Resources
Onslow
12.2023 - 11.2025
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and roadtrains.
- Conducting routine maintenance including components change out & overhaul.
- Hydraulic systems experience, carrying out all new upgrades on systems.
- Key focus for safety and the well-being for myself and other personnel.
- Actively participating in pre-shift toolbox talks.
- Keen eye for detail with the task at hand.
- Using hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems schematics for repair.
- Dismantling, repairing and reassembling engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems & other components.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Followed company protocols for hazardous materials handling.
HD Fitter
MLG-OZ
Kalgoorlie
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Repairs and maintenance of mobile plant mining equipment.
- Component rebuild experience and installation to OEM standards.
- Experience in troubleshooting Electro-mechanical transmission systems on CAT XE models.
- Field Service experience, problem solving skills and ability to work and rectify faults independently using software and schematics.
- Ability to conduct failure analysis and generate reports.
- Day to day use of CAT ET & sis, Cummins insite, Techtool & service ranger.
- Major and minor repairs and rebuilds to various attachments.
- Extensive exposure and knowledge with major and minor component rebuilding including engines, transmissions, hydraulic components.
- Inspecting and assessing equipment performance and condition and providing detailing report.
- Carrying out risk assessments and following OEM procedure for all repair works.
- Assembled mechanical components following engineering specifications and safety standards.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to promote workplace safety culture and compliance.
Heavy diesel fitter - Underground
BLANKET MINE
Gwanda
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Complete rebuilds on underground GHH, AARD 4.2, AARD 5.5 LHD, & FERMEL MACHINES.
- Service and maintain underground LHDs and articulated dump trucks.
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing of Hydraulics and other machine systems using schematic diagrams.
- Experience on flameproof and intrinsically safe underground systems.
- Hydraulic systems components rebuilds such as pumps, cylinders and valves.
- CALEDONIA MINING COOPERATION PROJECT
- EQUIPMENT: Sandvick TH551i, TH663i, LH307, Atlas Copco Simba S7 drills, Cat R1700G, AD55B, AARD 4.2 & 5.5, GHH & FERMEL hard rock LHDs.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY- Underground Coal Mine
Hwange
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Service and maintain underground flameproof diesel mobile equipment.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems using schematic diagrams.
- Clean and lubricate components parts.
- Carrying out complete systems overhaul.
- Maintaining hard rock drill rigs.
- Carryout underground safety systems repair and maintenance.
- Documentation of work performed on each equipment on the repair order.
- EQUIPMENT: SANDVICK ED7 L720 & ED10 FERMEL flameproof LHDs, KOMATSU 21SC04 shuttle car, BIRD MACHINES SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (Flameproof).
HD FITTER
BELAZ ZIMBABWE
Harare
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Complete assembly of Belaz dump trucks, front end loaders & dozers following OEM standards.
- Setting up systems working pressures and commissioning equipment for the Hwange Colliery Company project.
- Understanding electro mechanical transmission systems and dynamic braking systems.
- Maintain equipment throughout the warranty period.
- Handling warranty claims and carrying out failure analysis.
- Hwange Colliery Company Project
- BELAZ EQUIPMENT: Models: 75131 7822 and 7823, Cummins KTA-50C and KTA-19C engine, Atlas Copco Roc L7 drill rigs, CAT 950G, 992C, 988F, 730C, 740B, 773D, 777D, D6R, D11R, BELL B40D, B50D, TEREX TR50, TR100, HITACHI 870LCH-3, EX1200-7, LIBHERR R980, PR766, R992 Litronic.
APPRENTICE DIESEL PLANT FITTING ( Cat Workshop)
HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY
Hwange
04.2011 - 03.2015
- Apprenticeship training in diesel plant fitting trade.
- Repair trainee at CAT workshop.
- Performed preventative and scheduled maintenance on open pit mining equipment.
- Carryout excavator field services and major repairs.
- Maintaining and repairing diesel trucks and trailers following company and dealer safety standards and procedures.
- Removed and replaced components such as pumps, belts.
- EQUIPMENT: CAT 950G, 992C, 988F, 730C, 740B, 773D, 777D, D6R, D11R, BELL B40D, B50D.
Education
BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health And Safet
Core Training Group
03.2026 - 03.2026
Apprentice Diesel Plant Fitting - diesel plant fitting trade
HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY
HwangeCertificate III In Mobile Plant Technology - Mobile Plant Technology
Vetasses
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology -
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology -
Licence to operate a forklift truck -
Skills
- Systems troubleshooting
- Repairing
- Schematics
- Hydraulic and pneumatic
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- HVAC systems
References
- Marc Zimmer, MRL Workshop Supervisor, m.zimmer@bigpond.com, 0419943174
- Matt Bez, Former MLG-OZ Workshop Supervisor, 0427258597/0457217721
Profile Link
https://bold.pro/my/tawanda%2Dshangwa/539r
Permanent Resident
True
Timeline
BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health And Safet
Core Training Group
03.2026 - 03.2026
Mobile maintenance mechanic
Norton Gold Fields
12.2025 - Current
Leading Hand/HD FITTER
Mineral Resources
12.2023 - 11.2025
HD Fitter
MLG-OZ
08.2022 - 11.2023
Heavy diesel fitter - Underground
BLANKET MINE
03.2020 - 07.2022
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY- Underground Coal Mine
10.2018 - 02.2020
HD FITTER
BELAZ ZIMBABWE
01.2015 - 01.2018
APPRENTICE DIESEL PLANT FITTING ( Cat Workshop)
HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY
04.2011 - 03.2015
Apprentice Diesel Plant Fitting - diesel plant fitting trade
HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY
Certificate III In Mobile Plant Technology - Mobile Plant Technology
Vetasses