DUNCAN PHIRI
Lusaka,Lusaka
Summary
A drill fitter with over half a decade of experience in the mining industry, I posses excellent time-management and prioritisation skills. Dependable maintenance and repair professional with talent in troubleshooting and resolution. Addresses challenges with resourceful problem solving and knowledge of industry standards. Skilled in mechanical installation and inspection. Promotes site safety and enforces PPE use to safeguard teams and equipment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Drill fitter
First quantum minerals
Kalumbila, Zambian
2019.08 - Current
- Dismantled and assembled drilling rigs and auxiliary equipment at worksites
- Liaised with management to address worksite coordination and resource planning.
- Maintained drilling rigs with regular cleaning and lubrication.
- Undertaking breakdowns and backlogs on surface drill rigs.
- Reading and interpreting machine circuit diagrams.
- Kept accurate records of all maintenance and servicing operations for management review.
- Ensure compliance to safe work policies and procedures and maintain a safe and tidy work environment.
- Worked on the following models of surface drill rigs; CAT MD6640, FlexRoc D65, Pit Viper 271e, DML, D25Ks Sandvik machines and Furukawa DCR20
Trainee technician (Drill fitter)
First quantum minerals
Kalumbila, Zambia
2017.12 - 2018.12
- Undertaking in coming breakdowns and backlogs
- Adherence to site safety policies and procedures.
- Minimise parts wastage and monitor work in progress and ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Undertake preventative maintenance as per the preventative maintenance program.
- Complete job record report sheets for all Drill Rigs and other equipment maintained.
- Worked on the following models of surface drill rigs; CAT MD6640, FlexRoc D65, Pit Viper 271e, DML, D25Ks Sandvik machines and Furukawa DCR20
Heavy equipment mechanic
Luvias Investment limited
Lusaka, Zambia
2016.10 - 2017.12
- Serviced and repaired engines with basic upkeep or complex refurbishments.
- Completed installations and repairs on construction equipment used in construction industry work.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems using hand and power tools.
- Planning for service and maintenance of construction equipment
- Testing repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
- Machines worked on included; CAT 140H Graders, 375A Komatsu bull dozer, roller compactors, generator sets, Howo Sino trucks, FH10- FH12 Volvo trucks, Scania tipper trucks and other light vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Project planning and management
Information and Communication University
Lusaka, Zambia 2020.01 -
Advanced Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair
Northern Technical college
Ndola, Zambia 2014.01 - 2016.08
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Good verbal and written skills
- Administrative skills
- Team player
- Able to adapt to changing environment
- Problem solving
- Able to work under pressure
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Project planning and management
Information and Communication University
2020.01 -
Drill fitter
First quantum minerals
2019.08 - Current
Trainee technician (Drill fitter)
First quantum minerals
2017.12 - 2018.12
Heavy equipment mechanic
Luvias Investment limited
2016.10 - 2017.12
Advanced Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair
Northern Technical college
2014.01 - 2016.08