Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Protest Rakabopa

Witbank

Summary

I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the success of the organization.I am lined up to work as a Diesel Plant Fitter and further develop in congruency with the changing technological advances of the aforementioned relevant field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Manager

Mmutle Mining Projects
Witbank
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed operational budgets by prioritizing cost-effective strategies for resource allocation.
  • Enhanced workplace safety culture for reduced incident rates.
  • Monitored compliance with safety regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
  • Analyzed financial performance to identify areas for cost reduction.
  • Schedule planned maintenance
  • Manage engineering team and support

Diesel Technician

Johnson Crane Hire
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Equipment worked on
  • Liebherr LTM1030-LTM1750-9.1,LG1550,LG1750
  • TADANO GT350-2 GT600E TG500
  • E,T500 M TR230-TR400
  • GROVE GR250EX-GR700 EXL
  • Aspects Covered
  • Preventative maintenance
  • PlannedMaintenance
  • Field service,Jobcards Risk Assessment Parts ordering
  • Attending Breakdowns
  • Machine Faulty Finding

Foreman

Mmutle Mining Projects
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Coordinates task according to priorities and plans
  • Planned maintenance
  • Schedule Service500,1000 and2000 hour service
  • Oil sampling,Supervise and train
  • Allocate general and daily responsibilities
  • Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met(archive zero harm).Meeting client's expectations on safety compliance and to ensure that target are met.Carrying out technical analysis and components evaluation
  • Quality controlling and compiling failure report of equipment
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Documentation-job cards and reports
  • Responsible for ordering spares
  • Imparting technical expertise and guidance to colleagues, subordinates and apprentice
  • EQUIPMENT WORKED ON
  • LOADERS
  • CAT966G,966H,966L,966GC,992k
  • Volvo LT150
  • EXCAVATORS
  • CAT345 GC,CAT350 GC,CAT329,CAT374
  • HYUNDAI L300-9,Hitachi zx870,HITACHI1200
  • DOZERS
  • CAT D6R,D8R, D9R, LIEBHERR744,764
  • ADT
  • BELL B30E,40E,50E,60E
  • Komatsu Hm300,HM400
  • Volvo A40,A50,A60

Diesel Mechanic

JCI MINING
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • ASPECT COVERD
  • Routine maintenance ,Planned maintenance ,Attending breakdowns
  • Field service ,Machine troubleshooting
  • WORKED ON
  • Bell and Volvo ADT's
  • B30D,B35D,B40D,B30E,B40E,B50E
  • Volvo A30F,A35F,A40F,A50g,A60f
  • Hitachi1100-3and5
  • Grader
  • Bell770g and772G
  • Cat140k
  • Tlb
  • Bell Sk315,sg315
  • Cat426F and428
  • LOADERS
  • CAT966h,914g
  • Komatsu WA470 AND600
  • EXCAVATORS
  • HITACHI ZX370,470,670,870,1200
  • CRUSHERS
  • Metso LT1213,screen ST4.8 and ST2.8 scalper

Diesel Mechanic,Site Manager2.6.1

BG holdings
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Managed operational budgets by prioritizing cost-effective strategies for resource allocation.
  • Enhanced workplace safety culture for reduced incident rates.
  • Monitored compliance with safety regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
  • Analyzed financial performance to identify areas for cost reduction.
  • Schedule planned maintenance
  • Manage engineering team and support

Education

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) - Engineering

Alison Academy
01.2025

Section26D - Diesel Mechanic

Qualitus training

Maintenance management

University of Pretoria
01.2023

Technical training

Liebherr Africa
01.2023

Class1 Journeyman - Diesel Plant fitting

MANPOWER ZIMBABWE
01.2016

National Certificate - Diesel Plant Fitting

Kwekwe Polytechnic college
01.2015

Skills

  • Troubleshooting and maintenance of hydraulic,pneumatic systems and equipment Observing safety protocols andprocedures to avoid injuries during shift Proficient use of hand tools,testing and analytical equipment Interpretation of technical drawings, service manuals and specifications Removal and installation of engine ,pumps ,gearbox,transmission Timeous response to breakdowns Removal and replacement of components on all equipment cylinders,final drives,hydraulic pumps Undercarriage A versatile ,self,motivated and success driven individual offering6years experience and abundant potential to display excellent performance and give maximum productivity in a professional ideal working environment , Have a willingness to learn new skills, new technologies and processes I am very committed to my work and seek to continually improve myself An articulate and self-motivated technician, highly adaptable to changes in structure and environment with experience in mining equipment Able to achieve a ZERO HARM environment -Self starter, ability to work under pressure with no supervision -Ability tomaintain personal drive, integrity and high level of commitment -Highly creative and innovative -Results orientated and self motivated -Team player -Excellent communication skills -Highly adaptive to any work environment -Strong technical mind -H computer literate

Certification

AUS31220 CERTIFICATE111 IN MOBILE PLANT TECHNOLOGY

References

Brett, Prichard, Director, brett@b-g.co.za, +27820713845, BG holdings

Timeline

Plant Manager

Mmutle Mining Projects
02.2025 - Current

Diesel Technician

Johnson Crane Hire
07.2023 - 01.2025

Foreman

Mmutle Mining Projects
03.2021 - 07.2023

Diesel Mechanic

JCI MINING
06.2019 - 03.2021

Diesel Mechanic,Site Manager2.6.1

BG holdings
03.2016 - 05.2019

Maintenance management

University of Pretoria

Technical training

Liebherr Africa

Class1 Journeyman - Diesel Plant fitting

MANPOWER ZIMBABWE

National Certificate - Diesel Plant Fitting

Kwekwe Polytechnic college

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) - Engineering

Alison Academy

Section26D - Diesel Mechanic

Qualitus training
Protest Rakabopa