FRANK CHITALU NKANDU
KITWE
Summary
Well-qualified heavy equipment worker versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR MECHANIC
BARRICK GOLD LUMWANA
LUMWANA, ZAMBIA
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new makes/models of heavy equipment in response to changing client needs, maintaining a high level of expertise.
- Maintained quality and safety by reporting equipment issues and malfunctions for repairs.
- Optimized fleet availability through regular maintenance checks, minimizing unexpected breakdowns during crucial operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair projects, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and advancements in technology to ensure delivery of up-to-date solutions for diverse heavy machinery needs.
- Increased overall equipment lifespan through proactive preventative maintenance tasks, saving clients time and resources.
- Provided exceptional customer service by keeping clients informed about repair progress, expected timelines, and any additional recommendations for optimal performance.
- Performed comprehensive overhauls on engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electrical components to restore equipment functionality.
- Improved equipment performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and identifying root causes of mechanical issues.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine
05.2014 - Current
- Services or overhauls engines
- Inspects and carries preventive maintenance on machines running in the field
- Changes oil and Filters and Lubricate or grease the Vehicles / Machine
- Rebuild engines and test run them
- Rebuild machines and test run them
- Diagnosis Faults on engine transmission, Hydraulic and more
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts and assemble mechanical components
- Dismantles or remove engine, transmission, steering Hyd undercarriage and other components and check parts
- Good housekeeping.
Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
07.2010 - 04.2014
- Diagnose faults on (transmissions etc.)
- Dismantles or remove engine assembles, transmission, steering, mechanisms or other components and check parts
- Repair or replaces worn or defective parts and reassembles mechanical components
- Tests and adjusts repaired sub-assemblies and install them
- Services or overhauls engines
- Change oil and filter and lubricate vehicles or fueled motor appliances
- Inspects and preventive maintenance on machines running in the field.
Mechanic
Komatsu Zambia
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements
- Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc
- And run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
- Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
- Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
- Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems
- Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
- Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
- Keep logs of work and report on issues.
Education
Technician Certificate In Heavy Equipment Repair -
Mufurila Technical Institutes
Mufurila Zambia 01.2012
School Certificate -
Sekela High School
01.2006
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Handling conflict
- Safety Compliance
- Training
- Diagnosis
- Reporting Controls
- Equipment Lubrication
- Heavy Equipment Diagnostics
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Gasket Replacement
- Oil Change Procedures
- Suspension Systems
- Valve adjustments
- Torque specifications
- Final Drive Maintenance
- Filter Changes
- O-ring Installation
- Undercarriage Inspection
Languages
English
Nyanja
Bemba
Machinery Competence
- Excavators (1430) BELL KATO HD 1430 , CAT Excavator
- BELL KOLBECO EXCAVATOR SK 210
- LIEBHERR HX 230
- CRANES XCMG 7 Tones To 240 Tones
- Dump Truck B25D
- FRONTEND LOADER ZL50
- DOZERS 850J AND SHANTUHI BULLDOZER
- SKID STEER CAT 226B3
- BACK HOLE (TLB) CAT 428E
- FOLKLIFT FELI STONE AND 3 TONES
- TATA TRUCKS 1518 TC
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- TOYOTA HILUX D4D
- KAMASTU TRACK DOZE D375a
- CAT 99G/K Front End Loader
- Komatsu Front Loader (Wa800 3a)
- CAT Wheel Dozer 8349
- CAT D10t Tracked Dozers
- Kamatsu Motor Grade GM 825a
- CAT 16H Motor Graders
References
- Mr Ndhlovu, Section Engineer Mine Garage, Luanshya Copper Mine, +260 964 445 445
- George Chinyembo, Workshop Manager, Komatsu Zambia, +260 966 807 928
- Evan Phiri, Section Engineer, Konkola Copper Mine, +260 966 920 218
Additional Information
Current machine that am working on. Kamastu excavator and shovels PC 700, 1250, 2000, 3000, 7000 and PC. 8000.
Timeline
HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR MECHANIC
BARRICK GOLD LUMWANA
07.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine
05.2014 - Current
Mechanic
Komatsu Zambia
11.2012 - 04.2013
Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
07.2010 - 04.2014
Technician Certificate In Heavy Equipment Repair -
Mufurila Technical Institutes
School Certificate -
Sekela High School