Moses Chibale
Kitwe
Summary
Heavy equipment repair technician with over 6 years of experience in diagnosing, servicing, and maintaining mining machinery and diesel-electric locomotives. Expertise in troubleshooting Caterpillar loaders, dump trucks, and standby generators, resulting in improved fleet reliability and reduced downtime. Strong commitment to safety compliance and technical excellence, ready to contribute skills in a challenging heavy equipment role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Lecturer
Zambia Institute of Business Studies and Industrial Practice
01.2026 - Current
- Developing and updating safety training materials and presentations to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Delivering engaging lectures on health and safety topics to diverse audiences including employees and students.
- Conducting assessments through quizzes, practical demonstrations, and discussions to evaluate understanding.
- Maintaining training records, attendance, certifications, and retraining schedules for compliance.
- Providing constructive feedback to students to enhance understanding of safety concepts and procedures.
- Trained over 50 students with a 90% pass rate on safety assessments.
- Developed 5 new training modules that improved course engagement and comprehension.
Artisan Heavy Equipment Repair
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
09.2021 - 11.2025
- Performed fault diagnosis and repair on diesel-electric locomotives to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Maintained Caterpillar R1600 Loaders and AD40/AD30 Dump Trucks, reducing unplanned downtime significantly.
- Operated overhead cranes safely for lifting and assembling heavy components in compliance with procedures.
- Implemented proactive inspection schedules that improved fleet reliability and minimized breakdowns.
- Reduced unplanned equipment downtime by 20% through improved maintenance practices.
- Achieved 100% safety compliance in assigned section over a 2-year period.
- Mentored 3 apprentice technicians, all of whom passed their certification exams.
Heavy Equipment Repair Apprentice
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed minor maintenance on light and heavy machinery, ensuring operational readiness.
- Collaborated with senior artisans to diagnose mechanical faults and troubleshoot equipment issues, enhancing repair efficiency.
- Applied safe use of hand tools including spanners, torque wrenches, and pliers during routine mechanical tasks.
- Improved preventive maintenance completion rate to 95% within first year as artisan.
- Achieved zero lost-time incidents throughout apprenticeship and artisan roles.
- Documented maintenance activities and managed inventory of spare parts and tools, supporting streamlined operations.
- Trained and mentored 10 new apprentices across maintenance teams.
- Received recognition from management for outstanding safety compliance in 2023.
- Acquired basic engineering skills in mechanical systems, workshop safety, and mining equipment fundamentals.
Education
Diploma in Teaching Methodology -
Mukuba University
Kitwe, Zambia12-2025
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety -
Institute of Commercial Management
Kitwe, Zambia06-2024
Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair -
Mopani Central Training Center
Mufulira, Zambia12-2020
Grade 12 Certificate -
Chankwa Secondary School
Mufulira, Zambia12-2016
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Documentation
- Problem-solving
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer Literate
- Preventive Maintenance
- Job site safety
- Diagnostic testing
- Hydraulic systems
- Heavy equipment diagnostics
Affiliations
- Member, Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Member, Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA)
- Verified, Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
Certification
- First Aid, Zambia Chambers of Mines
- Fire Prevention, Kitwe Fire Department
- Lead Auditor, ISO 4500 : 2018
- Drivers License, Road Transport and Safety Agency
- Silicosis, Occupational Health and Safety Institute
Open To Training
True
Available For Contract Work
True
Immediate Availability
True
Flexible Schedule
True
Major Accomplishments
- Reduced equipment breakdowns by 20% over 2 years at Mopani Copper Mines.
- Achieved zero lost-time incidents throughout apprenticeship and artisan roles.
- Trained and mentored 10 new apprentices across maintenance teams.
- Improved preventive maintenance completion rate to 95% within first year as artisan.
- Received recognition from management for outstanding safety compliance in 2023.
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: 1
Timeline
Health and Safety Lecturer
Zambia Institute of Business Studies and Industrial Practice
01.2026 - Current
Artisan Heavy Equipment Repair
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
09.2021 - 11.2025
Heavy Equipment Repair Apprentice
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
01.2018 - 12.2020
Diploma in Teaching Methodology -
Mukuba University
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety -
Institute of Commercial Management
Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair -
Mopani Central Training Center
Grade 12 Certificate -
Chankwa Secondary School