Challenge Birimhiri
Vanderbijlpark
Summary
Dynamic Diesel Fitter with extensive experience at EMS Mining, excelling in major component repairs and field service. A self-starter with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring high safety standards and effective teamwork. Committed to delivering exceptional maintenance solutions in both surface and underground mining environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Drill Mechanic / Diesel Fitter
EMS MINING
Vanderbijlpark
02.2022 - Current
- Carrying out prestart inspections and checks
- Preventive maintenance and services
- Troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- Field Service i.e attending to breakdowns on machines in production
- Major component repairs and replacements
- Ordering spares
- Tharisa Minerals Mine, Gamsberg Mine, Vanderbijlpark Workshop
Diesel Fitter / Drill Mechanic
ENIGMA INTELLIGENCE / EMS MINING
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed planned and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to minimize downtime
- Performed major repairs and replacements on critical components
- Provided field service by responding to breakdowns on production machines
- Coordinated ordering of spare parts to ensure timely availability for repairs
- Carrying out prestart inspections and checks
Diesel Plant Fitter
FREDA REBECCA GOLD MINE
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Carrying out prestart inspections and checks
- Preventive maintenance and services
- Troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- Field Service i.e attending to breakdowns on machines in production
- Major component repairs and replacements (Drifters, transmissions, axles and brake assemblies, engines, cylinders and buckets)
- Ordering spares
- Surface and Underground
Site Workshop Foreman
KW BLASTING / DRILLING RESOURCES ZIMBABWE
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Managing a fleet of machinery across Hwange Site, made up of 3 workstations (Zambezi Gas, Zhong Jian and ZPC Power Station)
- Ensuring availability and proper maintenance, repair and servicing of machinery for smooth running of projects and provision of service to our clients.
- Leading and ensuring that the team is working safely by carrying out HIRAs, working according to SWPs and Isolation and Lockout.
Diesel Plant Fitter
MUROWA DIAMONDS
02.2020 - 10.2020
- General, preventive and planned maintenance, services, troubleshooting and repair hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems as per OEM standard.
- Attending breakdowns / field service.
- Repairing and testing drifters.
- Supervision and training of Assistants.
- Ensuring availability of machinery and providing daily reports.
Diesel Plant Fitter
KW BLASTING / DRILLING RESOURCES ZIMBABWE
01.2017 - 12.2018
- General and preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, repairing of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Attending to breakdowns
- Training Apprentices
- Ordering spares and crimping hydraulic hoses
- Generating and filing job cards
Apprentice / Attachee
SANDVIK MINING AND CONSTRUCTION
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Maintenance and Service of Sandvik Machines
- Dismantling, rebuilding and remanufacturing Drill rigs
- Repaired and tested rockdrills/drifters HLX5, RD314, Hydrastar to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Built hydraulic circuits from schematic diagrams to support efficient machinery operation.
- Troubleshot and maintained hydraulics and pneumatics systems to enhance equipment functionality and reduce downtime.
- Transmissions, differentials, brake assemblies, axles, torque converters, hydraulic pumps, compressors and engine overhauls.
- Crimped hydraulic hoses for equipment maintenance.
Education
National Certificate - Diesel Plant Fitting
Kwekwe Polytechnic
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Diesel Plant Fitting
Ministry of Manpower
Skilled worker - Diesel Plant Fitting
Ministry of Manpower
Skills
- Hydraulic circuit interpretation
- Heavy machinery repair
- Complete machine rebuilds
- Component repairs
- Preventive maintenance
- Planned maintenance
- Field service
- Workshop skills
- Underground mining experience
- Surface mining experience
- Safety compliance
- Rigging certification
- Working at heights
- Self-starter
- Minimal supervision
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Diesel Fitter / Drill Mechanic
ENIGMA INTELLIGENCE / EMS MINING
11.2022 - 01.2023
Drill Mechanic / Diesel Fitter
EMS MINING
02.2022 - Current
Diesel Plant Fitter
FREDA REBECCA GOLD MINE
11.2021 - 11.2022
Diesel Plant Fitter
MUROWA DIAMONDS
02.2020 - 10.2020
Site Workshop Foreman
KW BLASTING / DRILLING RESOURCES ZIMBABWE
12.2018 - 10.2021
Diesel Plant Fitter
KW BLASTING / DRILLING RESOURCES ZIMBABWE
01.2017 - 12.2018
Apprentice / Attachee
SANDVIK MINING AND CONSTRUCTION
01.2013 - 01.2017
National Certificate - Diesel Plant Fitting
Kwekwe Polytechnic
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Diesel Plant Fitting
Ministry of Manpower
Skilled worker - Diesel Plant Fitting
Ministry of Manpower