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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Driver's License
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Bongani Comfort Yende

Middelburg

Summary

Accomplished Diesel and Earthmoving Machinery Mechanic with a robust history at Barloworld Equipment, adept in heavy equipment repair and vehicle inspections. Expert in utilizing Caterpillar Electronic Technician for diagnostics, showcasing exceptional troubleshooting skills and a results-driven approach. Proven track record in enhancing machinery efficiency and reliability, with a commitment to excellence in all repairs and maintenance tasks.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Earthmoving Machinery Mechanic

Barloworld Equipment
Middelburg
08.2023 - Current
  • Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
  • Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.

Diesel Mechanic

Samancor
Middelburg
09.2019 - 08.2023
  • Disassembled and overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps and generators.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.

Diesel Mechanic

Sasol Mining
Secunda
01.2016 - 08.2019
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
  • Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters.
  • Basic testing of electrical circuits for any faults using diagnostic computers.

Diesel Mechanic

Bhp Billiton
Witbank
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Do preventetive maintainance on HDV and LDV vehicle.
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.

General Component Bay Mechanic

Barloworld Equipment
Boksburg
04.2011 - 07.2013
  • Complete standard inspections on components wear and damage.
  • Kept detailed records of parts needed for repairs.

Earthmoving Machinery Mechanic

Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation
Witbank
01.2006 - 03.2011

Do troubleshooting diagnosis , scheduled maintenance , minor and major repairs and attend to breakdown at the field.

Education

Trade Test Certificate - Earthmoving Machinery Mechanic

Colliery Technical College
Witbank
03-2008

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering

Evander Technical College
Evander
03-2004

High School Diploma -

Lindile High School
Ermelo
09-2001

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • LDV and HDV troubleshooting
  • Basic Auto-electrical
  • Computer Literate
  • Servicing vehicles
  • Flame Proof System Troubleshooting
  • Flame Proof Auto electrical rewiring
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems Troubleshooting
  • Basic SAP
  • Caterpillar VIMS
  • CAT Service Information system
  • Caterpillar Electronic Technician

Languages

Zulu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

  • Sasol Workshop Foreman
  • Hendrick Gatle
  • 0795210652 / 0798755923 / 0820618717
  • Samancor Master Artsan
  • Mandla Nkosi
  • 0760936429
  • Sasol Synfuels Instructor
  • Mandla Yende Mabila
  • 0795058556
  • Barloworld Acting Foreman
  • Sbusiso Surprise Mabuza
  • 0739272584

Driver's License

  • C1

Timeline

Earthmoving Machinery Mechanic

Barloworld Equipment
08.2023 - Current

Diesel Mechanic

Samancor
09.2019 - 08.2023

Diesel Mechanic

Sasol Mining
01.2016 - 08.2019

Diesel Mechanic

Bhp Billiton
08.2013 - 12.2015

General Component Bay Mechanic

Barloworld Equipment
04.2011 - 07.2013

Earthmoving Machinery Mechanic

Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation
01.2006 - 03.2011

Trade Test Certificate - Earthmoving Machinery Mechanic

Colliery Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering

Evander Technical College

High School Diploma -

Lindile High School
Bongani Comfort Yende