Misheck Sinkala

Hydraulics and pneumatics maintenance, reading and interpreting of engineering drownings, trouble shooting of and solving various problems by applying engineering Technics, machining different components trained to work on four stroke diesel engine, CP pumps and positive displacement pumps maintenance and general plant maintenance

• Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
• Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
• Ran performance tests and operated various control equipment.
• Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
• Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.
• Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how installation was to be performed.
• Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for Type project.
• Carefully reviewed project blueprints before starting work and addressed any concerns with supervisors.
• Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications.
• Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
• Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
• Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
• Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
• Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
• Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of Type equipment.
• Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
• Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
• Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
• Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
• Followed optimum preventative maintenance plans for complex mechanical systems.
• Developed and coordinated effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
• Coordinated with other engineering professionals to coordinate operation of mechanical systems.
• Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
• Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.

• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
• Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
• Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
• Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
• Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
• Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
• Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
• Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
• Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
• Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
• Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
• Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
• Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
• Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
• Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
• Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
• Supervised Number apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
• Marked reference points for columns or plates on foundations using master straightedge.
• Assembled and installed boilers, tanks and vats according to blueprints and specifications.