George Mweetwa
Solwezi
Summary
Diligent group manager with in-depth mechanical expertise and a good grasp of effective strategies for leading crews and contractors. Bringing 18+ years of mining experience and looking for a challenging new role.
Am a Capable Mechanical Technologist with a forward-thinking approach and hardworking mentality. Reliable, focused and well-organized with versatile technical abilities. Versed in mining regulations and best practices. Am a Mechanical Supervisor whose expertise in mechanical engineering Leads, develops and mentors teams and employees to maintain high engagement rates and Closely follows equipment operation best practices to maximize efficiency and achieve production goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Kansanshi Mine
11.2006 - Current
- Supervising all mechanical works on Neutralization pumps and Tailings Dams.
- Supervised and maintained services and utilities plant equipment
- Supervised and maintained SX and electrowinning equipment
- Supervised and maintained equipment for acid storage transfer pumps and CCD's and leach tanks equipment
- Protected workers and general public by enforcing strict safety practices.
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs.
- Coordinated mechanical repair and maintenance activities .
- Oversaw training and mentoring of team of mechanical service personnel.
- Prepared regular departmental reports detailing mechanical installation, maintenance and repair activities.
- Worked effectively with other departments, vendors and regulators to achieve operational objectives.
- Scheduled, assigned and monitored maintenance programs for mechanical and related systems.
- Provided emergency response to handle urgent breakdowns.
- Oversaw department budget effectively by tracking expenses and maintaining impeccable records.
- Maintained adequate inventory of spare parts to prevent critical downtime.
- Developed standard operating procedures to encourage consistency of work from team members and contractors.
- Collaborated with leaders and employees to drive necessary change in mechanical operations.
- Supervised installation of different types of mechanical equipment, keeping work in line with drawings and specifications.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Supervising mechanical and boilermaking jobs in the process plant
Assistant Supervisor Boilermaker /Fitter
Grinaker LTA
12.2003 - 12.2005
- Maintained and commissioned plant equipment for Neutralization and Tailings Dams
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Fabricated and installed decant pontoon
- Repaired and installed decant pontoon pumps.
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks
- Repaired and assembled decant pontoon pumps
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern Technical College
Ndola Zambia02.2018
Metal Fabricator
Luanshya Craft Training School
Luanshya Zambia01.2003
Skills
- Job Prioritizing
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Mechanical Drawings
- Employee Safety Training
- Standards Conformance
- Workforce Efficiency
- Materials and Labor Costing
- Worker Training
- Schedule Preparation
- Mechanical Assembly
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Cost Control Improvements
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Commissioning
- Safety Rules Regulations
- Feeding Pumps
- Hazard Monitoring and Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Dependable and Consistent
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Personnel Skill Assessments
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Accident and Injury Investigation
- Supply Requisition
- Quality Control Programs
- Safe Work Methods
- Mechanical Test Equipment
- Daily Progress Reports
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Additional Information
- Able to work in multicultural environments
- Hands on experience
- Able to work under minimum supervision
- Possess good interpersonal skills
- Conversant with pronto system ,microsoft and excel
- Able to repair / install plant equipment in process plant such:Air compressors,Air blowers,Centrifugal pumps and Gearboxes
Affiliations
- Registered Mechanical Technologist with Engineering Institute of Zambia
- Member of the Energy Regulation Board
Referees
Eugene Calvert
Coordinator
0966993304
Kansanshi Mine
Timeline
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Kansanshi Mine
11.2006 - Current
Assistant Supervisor Boilermaker /Fitter
Grinaker LTA
12.2003 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Northern Technical College
Metal Fabricator
Luanshya Craft Training School
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