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BENJAMIN MUMBA KATEULE

Solwezi,Zambia

Summary

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, Oxy-acetylene Gass welding and MMAW. Possessing strong ability to produce results within a team environment or independently, utilizing a take charge attitude,self motivation and commitment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Barrick
Lumwana, Zambia
06.2024 - Current
  • Welding prefabricated trailers.
  • Welding components in vertical,flat and overhead positions.
  • Carrying out tray, chassis and main frame repairs on mining haul trucks(EH 3500 & EH 5000 HITACHI).
  • Blade repairs on Bull Dozers and Graders(Komatsu D375A and Cat 834H)
  • Structural repairs on graders(Komatsu GD825 and Cat 16H)
  • Welding components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
  • Grinding off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers.
  • Cleaning work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Building up bores for line boring.
  • Bolt extraction

Geotechnical Technician

Barrick Lumwana
Lumwana , Zambia
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisting with the preparation of geotechnical reports summarizing findings from field investigations and laboratory tests.
  • Conducting laboratory tests on samples to determine physical properties of soils and rocks.
  • Testing, inspecting, and repair equipment to keep laboratory apparatus operating and correctly calibrated.
  • Maintaining records of field activities including test results, observations, photographs and any other relevant information.
  • Operating laboratory devices and testing equipment to assess characteristics of samples.

Welder

First quantum minerals Roads department.
Kalumbila , Zambia
10.2012 - 06.2023
  • Blade repairs and refurbishment on Bull Dozers and Graders(Komatsu D375A and Cat 834H)
  • Structural repairs on graders(Komatsu GD825 and Cat 16H)
  • Welding components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
  • Constructing and assembled structural metal components and products.
  • Grinding off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers.
  • Analyzing engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
  • Cleaning work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Reading blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
  • Building up bores for line boring.
  • Maintening good house keeping.
  • Bolt extraction.

Welder

Buildcon Kansanshi mine Project
Solwezi, Zambia
01.2011 - 10.2012

• Repairing cracks on boom, stick and main frame of excators.

• bucket repairs and refurbishment on excavators and shovels.

  • Constructing templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.

• Carrying out inspections and write report on all defects on the equipment.

• Foot panel and walkway fabrication.

• Building up bores for line boring.

  • Maintening good house keeping.
  • Bolt extraction.

Education

Craft Certificate - Metal Fabrication

Kabwe Institute of Technology
Kabwe
08.2011

G5 Trade Certificate - Metal Fabrication

Luanshya Trades
Luanshya
11.2008

Grade 12 School Certificate -

Kabompo Secondary School
Kapompo
2007

Grade 9 School Certificate -

Mutanda Secondary School
Kaulumbila District
2002

Skills

  • Metal Fabrication and welding
  • Safety conscious
  • Quick learner and motivated
  • Able to read and interpret drawings
  • Computer literate
  • Soil mechanics
  • Arc welding
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • Manual Inert Gass welding(MIG Welding)

Objective

I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the succes of the organization.

Other Qualifications

  • SADC Driving license class C.E
  • Geology Certificate.
  • General First Aid Certificate.
  • Dangerous driving Certificate.
  • Introduction to geomechanics and environment certificate.

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Lunda
Upper Intermediate
B2
Bemba
Advanced
C1
Kaonde
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Welder

Barrick
06.2024 - Current

Geotechnical Technician

Barrick Lumwana
07.2023 - 05.2024

Welder

First quantum minerals Roads department.
10.2012 - 06.2023

Welder

Buildcon Kansanshi mine Project
01.2011 - 10.2012

Craft Certificate - Metal Fabrication

Kabwe Institute of Technology

G5 Trade Certificate - Metal Fabrication

Luanshya Trades

Grade 12 School Certificate -

Kabompo Secondary School

Grade 9 School Certificate -

Mutanda Secondary School
BENJAMIN MUMBA KATEULE