Bernard Banda
Solwezi
Summary
Mechanical Fitter with a strong background in daily mechanical maintenance of the processing fixed plant, actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives, planning, and condition monitoring of plant equipment. safely, timely, professional and efficient task completion. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, contributing to seamless operations and maintenance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyclone Maintenance Coordinator-Milling
First Quantum Trident
Solwezi
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the development of preventive maintenance schedules, shutdown planning, and execution.
- Assisted in development of milling equipment optimization
- Trained staff members in the safe use and handling of equipment used in daily operations.
- Reviewed job orders regularly to ensure tasks were completed according to established standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, ordering additional items as needed.
- Conducted regular maintenance inspections on all equipment and machinery to ensure proper functioning.
- Organized regular meetings with supervisors to discuss current issues related to maintenance activities.
Mechanical Supervisor-Flotation
First Quantum Trident
Solwezi
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Trained staff on proper operation of all machinery and safety procedures related to machine use.
- Performed routine inspections of equipment to identify any potential issues or problems.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities including work orders, reports and other documents.
- Ensured that all employees followed safe working practices while operating machinery.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Analyzed data from periodic maintenance checks to identify areas needing improvement.
- Resolved customer complaints about malfunctioning equipment in an efficient manner.
- Prepared team and maintenance schedules, assigned work, and reviewed performance.
- Planned and scheduled workforce for efficient utilization of employees.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
Mechanical Fitter-Milling
First Quantum Trident
Solwezi
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Proven experience working with milling equipment: gearless SAG and ball mills (FLSmidth), trommel screens, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, cyclone feed pumps (Krebs), Warman pumps, and screw, gear, and Verder-flex pulsating pumps, respectively.
- Proven experience working with flotation equipment: mechanical flotation cells, column and Jameson cells, Warman slurry pumps, surge, conditioning, and agitating tank systems.
- Skilled in preventive maintenance systems.
- Strong maintenance and faultfinding experience with mill trunnion bearing lubrication systems, mill brake systems, reclaim apron feeders D6 (Metso), slurry pumps, vibrating screens, trommel screens, conveyor and scrapping systems, and cyclone classification systems.
- Good knowledge of hydraulic systems, lubrication practices, and contamination prevention techniques.
- Reading and interpreting technical reports, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Northern Technical College
Ndola12-2025
Some College (No Degree) -
Solwezi Trades
Solwezi02-2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Arakan High School
Lusaka12-2005
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Read and interpret technical reports, schematics, and maintenance documents
- Team building
- Hand and power tools
- Health and safety compliance
- CMMS-pronto
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Languages
English
First Language
Affiliations
- reading books
- listening to music and motivational speakers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cyclone Maintenance Coordinator-Milling
First Quantum Trident
04.2022 - Current
Mechanical Supervisor-Flotation
First Quantum Trident
02.2019 - 02.2022
Mechanical Fitter-Milling
First Quantum Trident
07.2015 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Northern Technical College
Some College (No Degree) -
Solwezi Trades
Some College (No Degree) -
Arakan High School