Nkosha Sydney
Kitwe
Summary
Hardworking Field Service Technician bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Field service technician
FLSMIDTH
Zambia
09.2022 - Current
- My main objectives were to forecast on promoting and maintenance of FLSMIDTH products on all installed base within Zambia, Central Africa and part of the West Africa.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and efficient on-site support for technical issues.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
Field service representative
THYSSENKRUPP INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Main tasks achieved: Promoted our company products and provided solutions to challenges faced by our clients on the Mining plants
- Assisted our client on auditing/ stock counting of all our products that usually resulted in generating sales of the spares and services
- Explored other non-installed bases to expand our operational fields
- Installed, commissioned, and conducted maintenance works on the Gyratory Crusher and HPGR (High pressure grinding roll) at Kalumbila now Trident mine and Kamoa mine in Drc Congo
- Conducted spare auditing, machine Inspection and servicing of Mechanical equipment in Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo
- Maintenance of Sag and Ball Mills at Lubambe and Lumwana Mines in Zambia
- Submitted report to clients upon my investigation /finds during execution of the tasks.
Mechanical maintenance Supervisor
KALUMBILA MINERAL PLC
12.2014 - 05.2019
- Worked as a Mechanical maintenance Supervisor in the Frontend section particularly in the Crushing, Conveyor and Reclaim feeder
- Main duties conducted successful are as follows: Commission of the ThyssenKrupp Crushers 63/89 and the rocker-breaker
- Maintenance of ThyssenKrupp Primary Crushers Maintenance of the Secondary Crusher MP 1250 a Metso Product
- Maintenance of Conveyors belt, conveyor structure and the Drives
- Prepared orders and Job request for shut down and maintenance tasks
- Supervising subordinates in the running of the plant machinery
- Provide the Superintendent with updated reports of the plant status
- Arranging of work group activities aligned to the schedule and monitor them
- Ensuring full compliance to work management process is done weekly
- Prepare and run prestart morning meetings follow ups on site escalation procedures with regards to safety and production
- Provide developmental training on site for Artisans on different machinery.
Artisan Plant Fitter
FRONTIER MINE DRC & METSO ZAMBIA ON HIRE
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked on hire for the above companies on shutdowns, breakdowns & Plant maintenance Jobs as an Artisan Plant Fitter
- Provided maintenance duties on Gyratory, Cone crushers, conveyor, pumps and Gearboxes.
Artisan Plant Fitter
KANSANSHI MINE PLC
01.2005 - 05.2014
- Successfully done the overhauling and maintenance on various equipment including Gyratory Crushers, Cone Crushers, Sizer Crushers, Jaw Crushers, Vibrator screens, Grizzly Feeders, Apron Feeders, Conveyor splicing, Gear pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Rock breaker Series, and Mills maintenance and relining.
Z.C.C.M AND MOPANI MINE PLC
01.1996 - 12.2004
- Successful Overhauled and Maintained various equipment including Crushers, Filter Drum, Ceremec Filter, Conveyor belts, Gear boxes, Pulley drivers, Feeders, Ball and Rod Mills, Pneumatic systems, Centrifugal and Gear Pumps.
Education
Skills
- Maintenance of 54’’- 74’’and 54’’- 75’’ Superior Crushers - Metso RSA
- Maintenance of MP 800 Cone Crusher -Mesto RSA
- Industrial Pneumatic and Hydraulics - Northern Technical College
- Maintenance of Warman Pump – CH Warman RSA
- Easy Laser measurement & Alignment Systems – Machinery Reliability solution
- Shut Down Management Training – National Sustainable Training InstitueRSA
- Supervisory Skill & Conflict Management – Northern Technical College
- Maintenance of Jaw Crusher C160 & Symon Crushers –Metso RSA
- Sales Skills Training – Sales Impact Africa RSA
- Reliability Centered Maintenance – Optilog RSA
- Root Cause & Failure Analysis – Optilog RSA
- Crew Resource Management – Flight Deck Safety Initiatives RSA
- Root Cause & Failure Analysis Facilitator – Optilog
- Clean SADC Driving license and Computer literate – Zambia
- Valid Passport and no criminal records
- Maintenance of ThyssenKrupp Crushers- ThyssenKrupp RSA
- Maintenance of High-pressure grinding rolls
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Attitude
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Field Repairs
- Customer Service
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical Troubleshooting
References
- Makumbi Mulenga, +260966454007, H.E PARTS Zambia branch, Kitwe
- Katamba Silwimba, +260967366577, Luwana Mine PLC, Solwezi
Timeline
Field service technician
FLSMIDTH
09.2022 - Current
Field service representative
THYSSENKRUPP INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
06.2019 - 08.2022
Mechanical maintenance Supervisor
KALUMBILA MINERAL PLC
12.2014 - 05.2019
Artisan Plant Fitter
FRONTIER MINE DRC & METSO ZAMBIA ON HIRE
05.2014 - 12.2014
Artisan Plant Fitter
KANSANSHI MINE PLC
01.2005 - 05.2014
Z.C.C.M AND MOPANI MINE PLC
01.1996 - 12.2004