Emmanuel Chishimba
Kitwe
Summary
Experienced heavy equipment mechanic with six years of industrial maintenance experience. Possesses an extensive knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical and hydraulic system.Committed to delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Repair
Mopani Copper Mines plc
Kitwe
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment, including hydraulic systems and diesel engines, ensuring timely service.
- Performed preventive maintenance inspections on complex machinery to optimize performance and efficiency.
- Provided comprehensive repair reports to management for accurate service records.
- Inspected mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components to identify potential malfunctions.
- Resolved mechanical issues, restoring full functionality to equipment through effective troubleshooting.
- Conducted root cause analyses of equipment failures and recommended actionable solutions.
- Adhered to safety regulations and completed silicosis training for compliance in the workplace
- Repairing and maintaining mobile equipment. Compiling checklists to worksheets for submissions to the supervisor.
- Carry out condition monitoring functions, as required, on assigned mobile equipment.
- Conduct root cause analysis of any failures on equipment and recommend solutions to the fireman/supervisor.
- Adherence to established safety regulations and procedures during work.
- Able to work on different kinds of machines, such as CAT, SANDVIK, VOLVO, and KOMATSU.
- Streamlined Hydraulic System Maintenance: The oil level and temperature in the power unit tanks, detecting any contamination, such as water or dirt, in the oil. Checking for any system leaks and ensuring that screws, pipe clamps, and pressure gauges are properly secured. Cleaning the surfaces of pipes, components, and tanks to maintain cleanliness and prevent blockages.
- Ensuring that operators check if any specific maintenance is required and recording any reported issues in the service book.
- Reduced breakdown response: effectively responded to the emergency.
- Maintenance tasks under the standby roster, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring continuous underground operations.
- Upholding safety and compliance: consistently adhered to occupational health and safety standards, successfully completing silicosis training, and ensuring a safe work environment for team members.
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumaticproblems. Working with specific equipment (excavators, loaders, graders, and dump trucks). Using specific tools and equipment (diagnostic scanners, hydraulic jacks).
Trainee Heavy Equipment Repair
Konkola Copper Mines plc
Chingola
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Inspected and tested mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components of heavy equipment in order to identify any potential malfunctions.
- Resolved complex mechanical issues, such as engine and transmission wear, in order to restore full functionality to the equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired faulty components, including sensors and control systems, in order to increase the lifespan of the equipment.
Education
Craft Certificate in Mechanical fitting -
Mopani Central Training Centre
Mufulira 12.2020
Craft Certicate in Heavy Equipment Repair -
Konkola Copper Mines, Kitwe trades School
Kitwe12.2017
Skills
- Pneumatic
- Hydraulics
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Time management
- Safety compliance
Machinery Exposed To
- Excavators CAT 320D
- Chain Dozers D9, D10, D11
- Komatsu PC 450
- Grader CAT 120 GC
- Sandvik,
- Hitachi Ex2500-6
Personal Information
- ID Number: 489851/67/1
- Date of Birth: 09/07/95
- Nationality: Zambian
- Driving License: C-50033840
- Passport No. ZQ174857
Languages
English
First Language
Achievements
- Managed is to replace an engine
- Managed to maintain up-to-date services on machines
- Changed worn-out control valves
- Changed damaged hydraulic lines
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Repair
Mopani Copper Mines plc
03.2021 - Current
Trainee Heavy Equipment Repair
Konkola Copper Mines plc
01.2016 - 10.2017
Craft Certificate in Mechanical fitting -
Mopani Central Training Centre
Craft Certicate in Heavy Equipment Repair -
Konkola Copper Mines, Kitwe trades School