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Bazil Kambunga

Johannesburg

Summary

Mechanical Maintenance Technician skilled in equipment refurbishment and troubleshooting. Performs breakdown analysis to identify root causes, enhancing operational reliability. Diagnoses hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical system issues, ensuring efficient problem resolution.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Baziluu Investments
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2024 - Current

Diagnosed and troubleshot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical system issues, enhancing system reliability.

  • Refurbished heavy equipment including D65, T45, L8, L6, D50 Sandvik Leopards, Pantera's DP1500, DM30 drilling machines to restore operational efficiency.
  • Performed breakdown analysis to identify root cause

Technical and Operations Manager

BMI
Lesotho, Lesotho
01.2013 - 04.2024
  • Managed budgets for technical departments, strategically allocating resources to prioritise and support critical projects and initiatives.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for technical projects, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Engaged key stakeholders, including project teams, internal clients, and external parties, to align project objectives and enhance collaboration.
  • Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development within technical team.

Field Service Technician

Epiroc /Atlas Copco
Johannesburg
01.2010 - 03.2013
  • Inspected and troubleshot equipment failures, resolving issues promptly through repairs or parts replacement.
  • Utilised diagnostic tools to identify faulty components, facilitating efficient repairs.
  • Delivered follow-up support, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Workshop Technician

Atlas Copco
Shabani Mine, Zimbabwe
01.2003 - 03.2006
  • Overhauled drifters, ensuring efficient operation across various drilling applications.
  • Serviced and repaired jack hammers, maintaining optimal performance for job site efficiency.
  • Fabricated and assembled hoses, ensuring critical components were readily available for operations.

Education

NVQ Level 5 - automotive electrician

Indlela Trade Test School
Olifantsfontein, GP
01-2023

NVQ Level 5 - Fitter(Including machining

ndlela trade test school
Olifantsfontein, GP
01-2019

NVQ Level 5 - Fitter including machining

Kwekwe Polytechnic
Zimbabwe
01-2008

Skills

  • Mechanical diagnostics
  • Hydraulic troubleshooting
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Breakdown analysis
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Risk assessment

References

  • Walter Chitate |Drill & Blast Manager|Lesotho +27 767450861
  • Grant Francis|Manager RDT Epiroc| South Africa|+27 721937181

Timeline

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Baziluu Investments
05.2024 - Current

Technical and Operations Manager

BMI
01.2013 - 04.2024

Field Service Technician

Epiroc /Atlas Copco
01.2010 - 03.2013

Workshop Technician

Atlas Copco
01.2003 - 03.2006

NVQ Level 5 - automotive electrician

Indlela Trade Test School

NVQ Level 5 - Fitter(Including machining

ndlela trade test school

NVQ Level 5 - Fitter including machining

Kwekwe Polytechnic
Bazil Kambunga