KENNEDY BANDA
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Chingola,Copperbelt
Summary
Project management professional with demonstrated expertise in managing daily operations that support and implement the company's program objectives. Dependable and organized team player, with an excellent ability to assessing and managing program risks. Documented success in developing work systems and processes in order to improve program functions. Exceptional attention to detail focused on managing program resources to fulfill missions in accordance with priorities and budgets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Duty Mechanic
First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQML)
Kalumbila
06.2016 - Current
- Maintain the mobile fleet under mining maintenance with a sense of safety as a priority
- Test the repaired equipment for proper performance
- Troubleshoot and inspect to detect faults and malfunctions
- Complete all maintenance documentation e.g
- Work orders, inspection sheets, PM sheets in full required standard
- Ensure all work areas are well maintained and housekeeping standard are adhered to participation
- Participate in on and off the job training and learning opportunities
- Participate and contribute to safety and improvements initiatives.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
Intern Maintenance Planner
First Quantum Minerals Ltd
Kalumbila
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Monitoring backlogs and inventory of critical parts
- Opening and closing of work orders in the pronto in the timeframe allowed
- Maintain the work order backlog and ensure the backlog is managed to an acceptable level
- Update preventive maintenance schedules activities across facilitates using CMMS
- Review work requests raised in area of responsibility and assign next action
- Planning and budgeting skill and documenting aspects of projects
- Present completed projects to all level of management
- Work within multidisciplinary projects team providing planning support to both project team and clients
- Develop equipment availability forecast based upon planned work
- Assisting area planner in preparation of planned jobs in a plan.
- Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
15MCC-Luanshya Copper Mine Plc.
Muliashi Open Cast Mine
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Keep machinery running smoothly and prevents costly repairs
- Recording the results of the inspection on the checklist
- Planned component replacement (PCR)
- Identifying of environmental health and safety requirements
- Assist in the development of maintenance work procedure
- Schedule and complete preventative maintenance projects.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice
Konkola Copper Mine Plc.
Konkola Mine
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Replaced defective hydraulic and braking system to return machine to service
- Performed routine maintenance on dozers, and haul trucks and other heavy equipment
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics and manuals in order to make accurate update
- Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous operations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Project Management (BSc. PM)
Cavendish University Zambia
Lusaka,Zambia09.2020
Automotive Engineering
Northern Technical College(Nortec)
Ndola, Zambia09.2012
Natural Sciences
Chikola Secondary School
10.2008
Skills
- Health and safety
- Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Resource Management
- Operation and time management
- Team building
- Project management
- Customer Service
- Performance Management
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- Certified Technician & Member of the EIZ
- Member of the Engineering Regulation Board - ERB
MACHINE WORKED ON
- Liebherr T284
- Komatsu HD785-7, HD 1500-7, 860E-1KT, 960E-2KT
- Terex TR100
- Komatsu wheel Loader WD600
- Komatsu dozer D375A-6, D475A-5
- Komatsu Excavators PC400, PC830 & PC2000-8
- BELL ADT B20D & B25D
- Volvo Excavators EC240Blc, EC290Blc & EC380DL.
Diagnose and MMR on Engines
• MTU 20V4000C22
• CUMMINS QSK45
• CUMMINS QSK60
• CUMMINS QSK 78
REFEREE
Mr. Derick C Mwape, Director Distance Learning
Cavendish University Zambia
Tel: +260 211 387 611 /+260 211 387600
Email: dmwape@cavendish.co.zm
Mr. Jackson Mwila, Shift Supervisor
First Quantum Minerals Ltd, Sentinel Mine
Tel: +260961909609/ +260968408789
Email: Jackson.Mwila@fqml.com
Mr. Ndashe Chibuye, Coordinator Planning
First Quantum Minerals Ltd,
Tel: +260968491380
Email: Ndashe.Chibuye@fqml.com
Mr. Paul Mbewe, Workshop Supervisor
15MCC CLM - Muliashi Open Cast Mine
Tel: +260966904120
Email: pmbewe46@gmail.com
Timeline
Intern Maintenance Planner
First Quantum Minerals Ltd
02.2020 - 05.2020
Heavy Duty Mechanic
First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQML)
06.2016 - Current
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
15MCC-Luanshya Copper Mine Plc.
01.2013 - 07.2015
Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice
Konkola Copper Mine Plc.
01.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Project Management (BSc. PM)
Cavendish University Zambia
Automotive Engineering
Northern Technical College(Nortec)
Natural Sciences
Chikola Secondary School
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