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Overview
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Tendai Nyamupfukudza

Summary

Adept at swiftly diagnosing and enhancing heavy diesel vehicle reliability, I significantly improved equipment uptime at AV Trucks. My mentorship at International Freight Services fostered team growth, while expertise in TRW steering and preventive maintenance mastery drove operational excellence which was always highly spoken of by drivers. Skilled in both technical repairs and team leadership, I excel in fast-paced, results-driven environments. I am always motivated by taking on difficult and challenging tasks which give me the opportunity to fully utilise the skills I have gained from my 10+ years of experience

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Av Trucks
02.2024 - Current
  • Reduced downtime for vehicles by quickly diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues on Iveco range of vehicles ( Eurocargo, Stralis, Trakker, Daily and Acco)
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and repairs on Cursor and Cummins engines
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair services for their heavy diesel vehicles.
  • Streamlined workflow in the repair shop, maintaining a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient repairs.
  • Carry out service maintenance according to Iveco and Cummins standards and specifications
  • Following warranty procedures, like tagging old warranty parts, taking photos of old and new spares and saving them onto the designated folders, saving spare part serial numbers onto warranty parts register

Workshop Foreman

International Freight Services
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
  • Established quality control measures to maintain high standards in workmanship across all projects.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.
  • Promoted a safe working environment, conducting regular safety training sessions and updating safety protocols and suggesting improvements on matters of safety concern

HGV Mechanic

AMS Integrated Solutions
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
  • Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems on Iveco, Renault, Caterpillar 7DR and XCMG bulldozers, bobcats, skid steer loaders, XCMG L3000KN front end loaders, caterpillar and XCMG back hoe loaders and roller compactors
  • Analyze vehicle and equipment electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to trace the trouble areas along circuits
  • crimping and repair of hydraulic pipes, hydraulic control valves and air brake system valves and components

Diesel Mechanic

Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe
07.2017 - 12.2020
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain bulky fuel and gas tanker trailers to industry standards.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
  • Carrying out engine, gearbox and differential repairs and overhaul(Cummins N14, ISX, Detroit series 60 12.7L and 14L with EGR systems, Eaton fuller Roadranger and Rockwell gearboxes and differentials
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with air brakes, TRW steering systems, and automated and automatic transmissions.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
  • Top-setting and engine tune-ups of Volvo D12 and D13 engines and general maintenance of Volvo and Chinese trucks
  • Complete jobs carried out and spares fitted on the SAP platform

Diesel Mechanic

Payloads Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 06.2017

. carry out engine overhauls(N14 and MAN D26)

. Attending to breakdowns across the borders(South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and DRC)

. training of apprentices and assistant mechanics

Education

No Degree - Automotive Engineering Certificate And Diploma

Harare Polytechnic
Zimbabwe
12.2011

Skills

  • Heavy earth-moving Equipment Operation
  • TRW Steering Mechanism maintenance, troubleshooting and Repairs
  • Eaton and Rockwell automated and manual transmission repair and automatic transmission maintenance
  • Air, hydraulic and wet brake system repairs and maintenance
  • Diesel Engine tune-ups, maintenance and complete overhauls(with reference to repair and service manuals)
  • Hydraulic system checks and maintenance
  • Common rail high pressure fuel systems troubleshooting and repairs
  • Battery and Charging System
  • Preventive Maintenance Mastery
  • Exhaust System Repairs
  • Oil Changes
  • Documentation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 100% reduction in downtime by completing vehicles and machinery with accuracy and efficiency for the UNITED NATIONS in Somalia. Availability of these equipment was highly critical for the execution of UN mission which oftentimes required swift response by all stakeholders, including our workshop department

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I refer playing chess online and going to the local sporting  facility to watch a baseball game

Timeline

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Av Trucks
02.2024 - Current

Workshop Foreman

International Freight Services
10.2023 - 02.2024

HGV Mechanic

AMS Integrated Solutions
02.2021 - 10.2023

Diesel Mechanic

Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe
07.2017 - 12.2020

Diesel Mechanic

Payloads Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 06.2017

No Degree - Automotive Engineering Certificate And Diploma

Harare Polytechnic
Tendai Nyamupfukudza