Khomotjo Prince Sathekge
Diesel Mechanic
Polokwane,LP
Summary
I am a qualified earthmoving mechanic with 12 years in repairing different mechanical equipment's and their components, and 9 years working in mining environment. I was the engineering supervisor who directs the daily workflow including planning and ensuring safe working environment for all. I am affected by section 189 that ended in December 2023. I am currently available for the Diesel mechanic role and available immediately.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Engineering Plant Supervisor
Concor Construction
1 2022 - 12.2023
- Manage subordinates which include timesheets, log sheets, over inspections, employee relations
- Analyze process and maintenance information
- Budget and cost
- Plan activities in accordance with production and maintenance schedules
- Develop subordinates by continuously improving the knowledge of team and conducting on the job training
- Conduct equipment failure analysis
- Monitor equipment availability, utilization and performance
- Work according to mines code of practice, and report any incidents
- Ensure adherence and implementation of security and SHE policies and procedures.
Earthmoving/Diesel Mechanic
Concor Construction
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Assess breakdowns and the associated risks of moving the equipment ensuring it is safe to move and if it can be moved before repairs take place
- Assemble, install, test and maintain Earthmoving equipment across the mine by using the tools best suited to conduct the repairs to return the equipment to optimal functionality within the allocated timeframes
- Monitor and enforce the health and safety requirements of the area for the allocated area of responsibility by identifying any non-compliance and ensure the team works as safely as possible
- Conduct services and repairs for the planned maintenance function, inspecting the various elements of the machine and ensuring that they perform optimally as needed
- Troubleshoot and diagnosis equipment faults on the Earthmoving equipment and machinery, identifying the cause of the issue and taking the most cost-effective approach for repairs and returning the equipment to optimal status within the agreed and allocated downtime
- Inspect and diagnose malfunctioning equipment, apparatus and components using test equipment and the requisite tools to identify defects, hazards and breakdown causes and implement the relevant corrective actions such as repairs or request replacements
- Implement the planned maintenance schedule by driving the team to adhere to the agreed timelines and established targets there by contributing towards the efficiency and production of the operation of the mine
- Conduct root cause analysis on the various types of Earthmoving equipment and machinery to determine breakdown causes or malfunctioning equipment and recommend and implement repairs or replacements as needed
- Complete job cards and daily reports based on the various incidents (planned or unplanned), daily to keep the business and relevant supervisor/s informed of the progress of repairs and replacements of machinery, equipment, and its parts to inform appropriate planning
- Continuously develop and enhance the skillset based on the requirements of the mine and its associated Earthmoving equipment by continuously upskilling oneself on the equipment and typical issues faced to ensure the turnaround time on repairs and services is maintained and improved
- Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes
- Request required assets and resources for the fulfillment of work duties to attain quality work outputs
- Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility
- Contribute to the optimization of asset care principles and management by safely applying and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and utilization of assets
- Determine the need for critical spares and general spares and escalate to relevant stakeholder for sourcing, repairs, and replacement as per set COPs
- Maintain comprehensive records of the equipment that has been maintained and/or repaired by writing detailed reports summarizing the causes and associated solutions to the equipment, its problem and its downtime in order to provide insights into the relevant trends
- Engage with stakeholders across the mine, as required to accomplish the maintenance requirements of the Earthmoving equipment function
- Conduct regular safety inspections, provide relevant and necessary training to ensure all employees adhere to safety guidelines all the time
- Attend breakdowns on: Liebherr( Excavator 9200,9150,984), Cat (Excavator: 365,6030,6015B, Loader:990,992,993, Dozer:D10.Truck: 777,785
- Grader:140,24), Volvo (Truck: A40F,A35), Komatsu( Dozer 375, Excavator PC2000,Truck 785,465,930e), Terex RH340 shovel
Earthmoving/Diesel Mechanic
LA Crushers
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed inspections with accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Acts, report all defects
- Develop, construct and install related equipment's required for the safe operations of equipment's
- Identify spares requirements and order by procedure
- Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform on maintenance activities performed and re-start of equipment
- Maintain job cards and risk assessments
- Attend to breakdowns on: Liebherr( Excavator 9200,9150,984), Cat (Excavator: 365,6030, Loader:990,992 Dozer:D10,Truck: 777,785
- Grader: 140), Volvo (Truck: A40F,A35), Komatsu(Excavator PC2000,Truck 465) BELL B18,25,30,40 and B50
Earthmoving/Diesel Mechanic
Tychoscore Engineering
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintain underground and surface equipment by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements
- Correcting equipment deficiencies
- Making adjustment and alignments
- Maintain job cards and risk assessments
- Identify spares requirements and order by procedure
- Equipment worked on: Epiroc( dump truck MT2010,LHD ST6,ST7 AND ST1030
- Rocket boomer 281,282,S1D), sandvik( Drill rig: DD210L,DD211L), Fermel,aard uv and scissor lift
Earthmoving/diesel mechanic
Babcock Powerlines
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Develop and install related equipment's required for the safe operations of equipment
- Identify spares requirements and order by procedure
- Maintain job cards and risk assessments
- Overhaul of engines and hydraulic components
- Machines worked on: Tesmec wire puller, Hitachi excavator, Concrete mixer, Cranes, Casagrande drill rig, Scania trucks, Generators
Earthmoving/diesel mechanic
Fermel (Phokathaba platinum)
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintain underground and surface equipment by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements
- Correcting equipment deficiencies
- Making adjustment and alignments
- Maintain job cards and risk assessments
- Identify spares requirements and order by procedure
- Equipments worked on: Epiroc( dump truck MT2010,LHD ST6,ST7 AND ST1030
- Rocket boomer 281,282,S1D), Sandvik( Drill rig: DD210L,DD211L, LHD: LH410,TH320 Dump truck), Fermel, Aard uv and scissor lift,Bell ADT low profile
Earthmoving/diesel mechanic
Flame Tech Engineering
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Rebuild of komatsu 930e,assemble new loaders and excavators
- Conduct risk assessments for the job to be done
- Perform inspections on equipments
- Maintain job cards
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Guaranteed adherence to environmental standards by properly disposing of hazardous waste materials generated during repairs.
Earthmoving Equipment Apprenticeship Mechanic
Bell Equipment
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Overhaul of differentials, axles and engines
- Fault finding on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
- Rebuild of equipment's to OEM standard
- Field service
- Perform service according to required service guides
- PDI new and old equipment
- Attend to field service breakdowns
- Machine worked on: Bell(Trucks:B18,B25,B30,B40,B45,B50,B60TRUCKS,Loader 2606.Grader 670,770,872
- TLB 310,315)
Education
Mechanical Engineering N3 To N6 -
Tshwane South College
01.2006 - 05.2023
Project management -
UNISA
01.2019 - 05.2019
Grade 12 -
Nthuba High School
Limpopo 04.2001 -
Skills
Management Engineering
Management Fault Finding
Hydraulics and Electrical Systems
Reliability
Computer Skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Time management abilities
Effective Communication
Goal Setting
Customer Service
Problem-solving abilities
Additional Information
IDENTITY NUMBER : 8708285624086
PHYSICAL ADDRESS :
21 PARAMOUNT STREET
IVY PARK
POLOKWANE
References
- Lebogang Boroko (Technical manager at Concor) 082 265 1321
- Mayer Phakula (Artisan at Bell Equipment) 073 215 6220
- Metja Ledwaba (Charge hand at Tychoscore) 073 894 9160
Timeline
Project management -
UNISA
01.2019 - 05.2019
Earthmoving/Diesel Mechanic
Concor Construction
05.2018 - 12.2021
Earthmoving/Diesel Mechanic
LA Crushers
09.2017 - 04.2018
Earthmoving/Diesel Mechanic
Tychoscore Engineering
03.2017 - 08.2017
Earthmoving/diesel mechanic
Babcock Powerlines
09.2016 - 01.2017
Earthmoving/diesel mechanic
Fermel (Phokathaba platinum)
06.2015 - 03.2016
Earthmoving/diesel mechanic
Flame Tech Engineering
02.2015 - 05.2015
Earthmoving Equipment Apprenticeship Mechanic
Bell Equipment
09.2011 - 12.2014
Mechanical Engineering N3 To N6 -
Tshwane South College
01.2006 - 05.2023
Grade 12 -
Nthuba High School
04.2001 -
Engineering Plant Supervisor
Concor Construction
1 2022 - 12.2023