Abisalom Mulenga
Chililabombwe
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Fitter/Lead Hand with a proven history of effectively utilizing hand tools, powered tools, and computer systems to maintain fixed plant equipment for surface and underground operations. Over 14 years in the industry, comfortable navigating high-pressure, fast-paced environments with constantly changing priorities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MECHANICAL FITTER
FQM trident Sentinel Kalumbila
01.2025 - Current
- Maintaining a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards. energy isolation and ensuring worker safety.
- Inspection and Maintenance on Milling Section Consisting of Apron Feeders, Conveyor belt systems, Mills, lubrication room, trommel screens, Mill feed chutes, Vibrating screens, hydro cyclones, centrifugal pumps, Vertical spindle pumps and valves.
- Increasing productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
- Documenting all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Reducing downtime by diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues efficiently.
- Thoroughly able to read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how installation is to be performed.
- Providing reliable support for emergency breakdowns, minimizing production delays and losses due to unplanned downtime.
ARTISAN FITTER
Top Three Engineering Ltd. FQM Kansanshi Mine
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection, personal protective equipment and confined space procedures.
- Maintained on crushing and milling circuits consisting of Gyratory crushers, Hydraulic Rock breakers, feeder belts, Apron feeders, Jaw crushers, corn crushers, Conveyor belt systems, Ball Mills, SAG Mills, hydro cyclone feed pumps and Valves.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting techniques or strategies based on changing project requirements or specifications.
MECHANICAL FITTER
Hemiward Investment. Zambia Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Conducted Shutdown and turnaround maintenance for fixed plant equipment on mineral process plant.
- Maintained Conveyors, Crushers, Mills, Flotation Cella and hydro cyclone feed pumps.
- Conducted workshop rebuild works for Submersible Flyght pumps, BS2400, Warman Slurry pumps and Vertical spindle pumps.
MECHANICAL FOREMAN
Lubambe Copper Mine Zambia Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on priority, quantity of equipment and personal skill
- Ensured good track of critical spares by having mini max numbers
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective action
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and provided employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Lead shift meetings and briefings at shift turnover in sharing important information with personnel under my supervision.
- Managed 5 underground crushing units and 4 underground ST1600 conveyor belts with above 90% availability.
- Managed MMD 850 and 1150 mineral Sizer, D4 and D7 Apron Feeders, Fixed BX 40 Hydraulic rock breakers with MRHT25 Boom system and Hydraulic power packs
MECHANICAL ARTISAN FITTER
Lubambe Copper Mine, Chililabombwe, Copper belt.
04.2012 - 12.2018
- Ensured safe and conducive environment was created by identifying and eliminating hazards.
- Conducted workshop rebuild works for sub-assemblies and mechanical component replacementa.
- Conducted maintenance works Crushing, milling, flotation circaits and high rate thickener section.
- Conducted installation and maintenance of conveyor belt systems, belt inserts, gear boxes, Plummer blocks, bearings, scrappers, idlers, drive couplings, chutes, vibrating feeders, vibrating screens, pulleys, Impact beds.
- Conducted laser alignment on drive units.
- Conducted installation and maintenance of MMD1150 and 850 Mineral sizer, D7 and D4 apron feeders and Hydraulic power packs, hydraulic motors, sprocket segments and chain links.
- Conducted installation, refurbishment and repair worka on warman and Krebs centrifugal pump, vertical spindle pumps, Reciprocating pumps and submersible pumps.
- Conducted basic Stick and Mig welding, plumbing work and thread cutting
- Initiated work orders, reordered supplies, using ERP Delta asset management and CMMS software for maintenance
HYDRAULIC FITTER
Remote Drilling and Exploration Company, KCM (IBU) Mine, Chingola, Copper belt
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Adhered to safety protocols, applicable regulations and industry best practices.
- Maintained LP900 Core Drill Rig, clearned and lubricated parts to maximize life of equipment and performance.
- Maintained onsite power generators.
- Installed new parts and components such as hydraulic hoses, pipes and support braces.
- Conducted hydraulic pressure tests and system settings on machine.
- Threaded and installed pipes using dies and wrenches.
Education
Certificate - Mechanical Fitting
Northern Technical College Ndola
12.2008
Grade 12 High school certificate - undefined
Mufulira Secondary school Mufulira
12.2004
Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Strong work ethic
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Systematic problem-solving
- Optimistic attitude
Certification
- Northern Technical College, Ndola Supervisory skills course (Sep 2019)
- Northern Technical College, Ndola- Laser Alignment course (Nov 2019)
- Northern Technical College, Ndola Intensive Course Advanced in Hydraulics (Dec 2008)
References
Mr Clive Musumali
Mine Mechanical Engineer,
Lubambe Copper Mine.
+260968321937.
Mr Probby Malama
Engineering Mechanical Technical Coach
First Quantum Minerals, Trident Ltd
probby.malama@fqml.com
+260968339049
Mr Victor Kapambwe
Mechanical Supervisor
First Quantum Minerals, Trident Ltd
victor.kapambwe@fqml.com
+260966319074. +260972667340
Affiliations
- Engineering Institute of Zambia. Certified Full craft person. #250301172018844
- ERB. Practicing license. By Zambian board.
- #450301172018844
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Component replacement
- Defect elimination.
- Bolt torquing techniques
- Mine Dewatering
- Mechanical project management
- Plant maintenance
- Project Planning
- Supervising craft personnel
- Technical procedures and safe working methods.
- Welding
- Basic Rigging
Timeline
MECHANICAL FITTER
FQM trident Sentinel Kalumbila
01.2025 - Current
ARTISAN FITTER
Top Three Engineering Ltd. FQM Kansanshi Mine
10.2023 - 03.2024
MECHANICAL FITTER
Hemiward Investment. Zambia Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2023
MECHANICAL FOREMAN
Lubambe Copper Mine Zambia Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2021
MECHANICAL ARTISAN FITTER
Lubambe Copper Mine, Chililabombwe, Copper belt.
04.2012 - 12.2018
HYDRAULIC FITTER
Remote Drilling and Exploration Company, KCM (IBU) Mine, Chingola, Copper belt
01.2010 - 03.2012
Grade 12 High school certificate - undefined
Mufulira Secondary school Mufulira
Certificate - Mechanical Fitting
Northern Technical College Ndola
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