Godfrey Mutemi
Kitwe,Copperbelt
Summary
Dependable Person well-versed in leading crews to complete jobs within tight deadlines. A team player, visionary, a trainer, excellent planning and problem-solving abilities also very good at conflict management with strong decision making skills. Strong analytical and communication skills with in-depth understanding of documentation, safety and inventory needs. Focused on working with accuracy and efficiency to control costs and satisfy work requirements. Adaptable person practiced at adjusting to changing specifications by evaluating orders and updating procedures to meet new targets. Results-driven and forward-thinking in checking forecasts and orders for new directives and resource utilization abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Reliant Mining Company
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to ensure proper close out on our jobs
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule
- Ensure that all Daily and weekly services are properly done within scheduled time, respond to breakdowns promptly and these culminated to very low MTTR
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites
- Used to allocate tasks, supervise work and maintain crew morale fostering a productive environment
- Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rating by delivering quality maintenance services and addressing issues promptly
- Ensure safety rules and procedures are being practiced and this resulted in having a clean safety record
- I had to minimize or control costs by carry out critical control review session with foremen
- Maintaining statistical records for easy reference and report making
- I was creating maintenance procedures that resulted in effective maintenance and high MTBF
- Managing stocks of supplies and equipment and ensure that works are completed within budget and on time
- Organize and monitor subcontractors’ work on site
- Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance which in turn prolonged the life of machines and their components
- Ensure that the workshop is cleaned up so that maintenance works are carried out in a safe and clean environment
- Training subordinates as a way of building their capacities so as to enhance equipment maintenance
- As an appointed person I made sure that log books are properly filled in and signed
- Machines worked on are: Epiroc MT2010 MT436B, MT430, loaders, ST1020, ST1010, ST1030.
Acting Maintenance Coordinator
Mopani Copper Mines
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Assisted in hiring and managing maintenance Technicians, cleaners and HVAC professionals
- Liaised with tenants, customers and other stakeholders to handle upkeep and property management
- Communicate directly with service providers and contractors for maintenance scheduling
- I was involved in creating various maintenance activities such as repairs, preventive maintenance and servicing and efficiently increased team performance
- I coordinated with service providers, vendors and maintenance contractors to schedule repairs, preventive maintenance and other necessary projects
- Monitored safety compliance usage of personal protective equipment and resource availability
- Provided administrative support to managers especially in managing work orders and tenant communication
- Collaborated with managerial staff maintenance supervisors and maintenance superintendent to create and execute the organization’s annual maintenance plan
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Ensured quality control standards are consistently met
- Kept track of supply and material management
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts and was proved reliable
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards hence having clean safety record
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Creating maintenance procedures that resulted to effective maintenance and high MTBF and low MTTR
- Because of conflict management and collaborative skills I possess, motivated my subordinates and other coworkers there raise their performance levels.
Maintenance Planner
Mopani Copper Mines
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules while adhering to contractual restrictions
- I developed, implemented and managed corrective and preventive maintenance plans for production assets
- Adjusted schedules to accommodate unexpected emergency work
- Created preventive maintenance schedules aligned with organizational goals
- Acted as a primary liaison between maintenance and other internal stakeholders
- Ensured timely, efficient and quality service delivery to all beneficiaries of maintenance work
- Listened to both maintenance and production teams to resolve disputes and prioritize tasks
- Accurately estimated labour hours and resources required for different work orders
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and tools used in repairs
- I was tracking costs associated with repairs or replacement
- Anticipated avoidable delays related to materials, information prioritization, or equipment access
- I understood repetitive problems related to equipment breakdowns or malfunctions
- Recommended new technologies to improve efficiency within organization’s processes
- Ensured that all equipment is proactively maintained and repaired when needed
- Coordinated with outside vendors for specialized services during repair projects
- Contributed to reducing downtime and ensuring smooth operations
- Coordinated production workflow for one or multiple products
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Scheduled shifts according to production needs
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs
- Obtained equipment output status, Prepare and submit equipment status and reliable performance reports for production planning purposes
- Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets
- Monitored and optimized inventory, and reorder materials as required
- Address maintenance issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption and this made sure that we had low MTTR and high MTBF
- Input data in to create updated status reports for quick reference of work-in-progress and deadlines
- Coordinated maintenance schedules with department manager
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing
- Planned and prioritized operation to ensure maximum performance
- Prepare backlog works for each machine and schedule when to carryout repair maintenance works when parts are available.
Heavy Equipment Foreman
Mopani Copper Mines
07.2009 - 12.2012
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Supervised and trained maintenance personnel
- Used to develop, track and maintain budgets for maintenance projects
- Used to enforces safety procedures
- Oversee worksite safety and ensure compliance
- Assigned tasks based on priority and schedule
- I monitored progress of maintenance tasks and identifies cost-saving initiatives
- Audit work methods providing guidance and training to my subordinates
- Collaborated with management to improve overall equipment performance
- Coordinated maintenance schedules with department manager
- Built relationships with operations team leaders and ensure positive and productive work environment
- Knowledgeable about safety and industrial hygiene
- Inspect projects during and after completion
- Ensured workmanship, quality and cleanliness of assigned areas
- Increased equipment lifespan through the implementation of proper lubrication and maintenance best practice
- Inspection carried out to ensure that jobs are properly done and checklists are properly filled in
- Made sure that daily duties are carried out accurately and efficiently
- Ensure that oil sampling schedule for condition monitoring is properly followed and actioned according to the results received and this resulted in accurate planning for preventive maintenance minimal major components failure
- Demonstrated Collaboration, friendliness, willingness to help wherever needed and provided leadership to all the subordinates
- Rehearses with the maintenance Planner on daily and weekly activities and provide leadership to the subordinates on maintenance activities scheduled
- Carrying out over inspection on all equipment and workshop environment
- Obtained output status of the equipment and plan for any breakdowns
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Reporting to the manager on day to day status of the machines so that production plan is made
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts and I was proved reliable
- Apply conflict management whenever there is a problem within my subordinates and this made them have a lot of confidence in me
- Training subordinates as a way of building their capacities which in turn enhance maintenance work performances
- Machines worked on are: SANDVIK Toro,006, LH307, EJC522,400D,400E, LH410 CAT Elphinstone, CAT R1300, CAT R1600.
Plant fitter
Bynecut International
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Training and supervising Congolese nationals to build capacity for them so as enhance maintenance work performances
- Make follow ups on work in progress and ensuring that the right tools and spares are available before commencement of the job
- Following up on Accident Damages and Warranty Claims (if there is any premature failures)
- Making Daily reports on how the machines are performing so that production plans are prepared based on available machines
- Carries out Machine Audits at regular intervals So as to come up with the backlog work schedule
- Completing of Work orders/checklist for job done
- Daily maintenance of Equipment and attending to breakdowns, general cleaning of both the Equipment and the workshop and ensuring that the Equipment is Safe and available for production
- Machines worked on are: SANDVIK Toro 1400, Toro 007, EJC533 EXERA single and double boom.
Heavy Equipment Technician/foreman
Tamrock /Sandvik and Mining And Construction
06.1997 - 07.2008
- Doing preventive maintenance, service and troubleshooting resulting in having low MTTR and high MTBF
- Increased team efficiency by conducting skills gap assessments and implementing targeted training programs
- Improved reliability of critical equipment by implementing a predictive maintenance strategies there by reducing unplanned downtime (increased MTBF and lower MTTR)
- I made sure I reduced equipment downtime by 25% through the implementation of proactive maintenance program
- Increased equipment lifespan through the implementation of proper lubrication and maintenance best practice
- Increased the efficiency of maintenance operations by 22% through the introduction of new tools and Technology
- Daily maintenance and repair of equipment and attending to breakdowns
- Install and configure hardware and software systems according to the industry requirements
- Raising of backlog jobs and discuss with the foreman So as to come up with the backlog work schedule
- Ensure that the equipment is safe and available for production
- General cleaning of the equipment and workshop to ensure the equipment is maintained in clean and safe environment
- Compile reports of problems and necessary repairs needed and discuss them with the maintenance foreman so that they are planned for and scheduled
- Completing of checklists and work orders for the job
- Keep material records of what has been installed on the equipment
- Machines worked on are: SANDVIK Toro 1400, Toro 007, EJC 417 EJC522, EJC533 EXERA single and double boom, Toros 301, 006, LH307, 400D,400E,LH410.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Project Management -
Information and communication University Lusaka
11.2021
Advanced Diploma in Project Management -
Institute of commercial management-Bournemouth, England.
11.2017
Certificate: Computer appreciation -
Necor Zambia- Kitwe.
10.2007
Certificate level one: Electrical -
University of Zambia, Lusaka
02.2003
Automotive Craft certificate: Automotive mechanics -
Kabwe Institute of Technology and Business studies, Kabwe, Central Province
06.1994
Skills
- Leading teams
- Equipment Operation
- Supervisory skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Coordinating tasks
- Team Supervision
- Effective Communication
- Project deadlines
- Project Planning
- Maintenance Management
- Team leadership skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
References
- Larson Musenge, Larsonmusenge9@gmail.com, +260977626668, Kitwe
- Daniel Mposhi, dmbaluba@gmail.com, +260966993463, Kitwe
- Simey Mwanza, wasgrim@yahoo.com, +260965465632, Kitwe
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching Soccer
- Listening to Music
Affiliations
Member of engineering institute of Zambia (EIZ)
Additional Information
Holder of a driving license
Timeline
General Foreman
Reliant Mining Company
03.2021 - 01.2022
Acting Maintenance Coordinator
Mopani Copper Mines
09.2018 - 08.2019
Maintenance Planner
Mopani Copper Mines
01.2013 - 09.2018
Heavy Equipment Foreman
Mopani Copper Mines
07.2009 - 12.2012
Plant fitter
Bynecut International
07.2008 - 12.2008
Heavy Equipment Technician/foreman
Tamrock /Sandvik and Mining And Construction
06.1997 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts in Project Management -
Information and communication University Lusaka
Advanced Diploma in Project Management -
Institute of commercial management-Bournemouth, England.
Certificate: Computer appreciation -
Necor Zambia- Kitwe.
Certificate level one: Electrical -
University of Zambia, Lusaka
Automotive Craft certificate: Automotive mechanics -
Kabwe Institute of Technology and Business studies, Kabwe, Central Province
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