Deogracious Chungu
Solwezi
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated Heavy Equipment Repair Artisan, over seven (7) years of experience in various technical positions in Heavy equipment Repair firms. Working with one of the world’s largest open pit copper mine, First quantum minerals kansashi in Solwezi as an Artisan HD mechanic, also did internships in the same mine. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Artisan Drill Fitter
KANSASHI MINING- SOLWEZI
08.2023 - Current
- Performing a full safety review analysis of the machines in order to detect potential problems
- Perform regular maintenance to identify defective or replacement parts
- Performing repairs on all types of machinery, including Sandvik, Epiroc drills and other Hand tools
- Inspecting equipment to ensure that it is safe to use, performing maintenance on machines as needed, and troubleshooting
- Installing new equipment and making modifications to existing equipment to meet changing needs in industrial settings
- Maintaining equipment performance by performing regular maintenance checks, including oil changes and fluid levels
- Performing repairs on engines, gearbox or power Take off (PTO), Final deives, brakes, clutches, Drifters, hydraulic valves and other components
- Installing new equipment such as engines, pumps, compressor and rotary heads, or removing old equipment such as drifters, track chains and replacing it with new components
- Repairing and replacing parts such as engines, brakes, undercarriage, bearings and bushings, gearbox assemblies, hydraulic hoses, and sheet metal panels.
Artisan Drill Fitter
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS KANSASHI - SOLWEZI
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Performing a full safety review analysis of the machines in order to detect potential problems
- Perform regular maintenance to identify defective or replacement parts
- Performing repairs on all types of machinery, including Sandvik, Epiroc drills and other Hand tools
- Inspecting equipment to ensure that it is safe to use, performing maintenance on machines as needed, and troubleshooting
- Installing new equipment and making modifications to existing equipment to meet changing needs in industrial settings
- Maintaining equipment performance by performing regular maintenance checks, including oil changes and fluid levels
- Performing repairs on engines, gearbox or power Take off (PTO), Final deives, brakes, clutches, Drifters, hydraulic valves and other components
- Installing new equipment such as engines, pumps, compressor and rotary heads, or removing old equipment such as drifters, track chains and replacing it with new components
- Repairing and replacing parts such as engines, brakes, undercarriage, bearings and bushings, gearbox assemblies, hydraulic hoses, and sheet metal panels.
Apprentice Mechanic
First Quantum Minerals Solwezi
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Daily inspections (greasing, cleaning of filters, spanner check the loose bolts and capturing defects or backlogs)
- Preventive maintenance (PM) (250,500,1000,2000 hours services)
- Breakdown
- Planned component rebuild (PCR) projects
- Component overhaul: Final drive, Gearbox, Hydraulic valves, Engines, hydraulic cylinders, Drifters, Coolers etc
- Undercarriage repair
- Assembling and disassembling the drill rig cushion sub
- Cylinder repair
- Engine servicing.
Education
Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Solwezi Trade Training Institute (Kwambula)
Solwezi Zambia 08.2017
High School Certificate - High School
Solwezi Technical High School
Solwezi Zambia 09.2011
Skills
- Drive both automatic and manual transmission service truck
- Operate forklifts
- Use of Hand/power tools
- Move and Test permit for Drill Rigs
- Operate Overhead cranes etc
Qualificationticketslicenses
- Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate
- General Certificate in Mining First Aid
- Contamination Control, S.O.S And Defect Identification Certificate
- Overhead Cranes Certificate
- Basic Rigging Certificate
- Epiroc Smartroc T45_10 Certificate
- Hose Assembly and Defects Identification Certificate
- Basics In Computer Certificate
- Driving lincese
Dutiesresponsibilities
- Performing a full safety review analysis of the machines in order to detect potential problems
- Perform regular maintenance to identify defective or replacement parts.
- Performing repairs on all types of machinery, including Sandvik, Epiroc drills and other Hand tools.
- Inspecting equipment to ensure that it is safe to use, performing maintenance on machines as needed, and troubleshooting.
- Installing new equipment and making modifications to existing equipment to meet changing needs in industrial settings.
- Maintaining equipment performance by performing regular maintenance checks, including oil changes and fluid levels.
- Performing repairs on engines, gearbox or power Take off (PTO), Final deives, brakes, clutches, Drifters, hydraulic valves and other components.
- Installing new equipment such as engines, pumps, compressor and rotary heads, or removing old equipment such as drifters, track chains and replacing it with new components
- Repairing and replacing parts such as engines, brakes, undercarriage, bearings and bushings, gearbox assemblies, hydraulic hoses, and sheet metal panels.
Apprenticeshipexperience
First Quantum Minerals Solwezi, Solwezi, 08/01/2014, 08/01/2017, Apprentice Mechanic, Field/Workshop Mining maintenance, Excavators, Trucks, Components and Drills, LIEBEHERR EXCAVATOR EX840, LIEBEHERR EXCAVATOR EX9250, CATAPILLARS TRUCKS 785C, CATAPILLARS TRUCKS 777D, CATAPILLARS TRUCKS 777F, Epiroc Pit viper 271E, Epiroc Flex Rock D65, Epiroc Smartroc T45-10, Epiroc Smartroc T40, Epiroc Smartroc T30, Epiroc Smartroc C50, Sandvik Driltech D45ks, Sandvik D25ks, Sandvik Pantera Dp1500i
Homeaddress
Solwezi District, Solwezi, North western province, Zambia
Personal Information
- NRC Number: 297995/24/1
- Age: 30 years old
- Date of Birth: 07/30/1993
- Nationality: Zambian
References
- Emmanuel Banda, Senior Supervisor – Maintenance, Drills Section, +260968882801, emmanuel.banda2@fqml.com
- Adrian Smith, Trainer - fqml supervisor, +260967824298, Adrian.smith@fqml.com
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Artisan Drill Fitter
KANSASHI MINING- SOLWEZI
08.2023 - Current
Artisan Drill Fitter
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS KANSASHI - SOLWEZI
08.2017 - 01.2023
Apprentice Mechanic
First Quantum Minerals Solwezi
08.2014 - 08.2017
Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Solwezi Trade Training Institute (Kwambula)
High School Certificate - High School
Solwezi Technical High School
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