Patrick Mukwato
Solwezi
Summary
Well-rounded Mechanical Fitter with a comprehensive understanding of routine maintenance. A driven individual committed to safety and offering a dedicated work ethic. Looking for a new position with a company that promises professional growth. I am a dependable fitter with over 10 years of hands on experience, ensuring accurate parts fitting and measuring. A smart employee willing to comply with all safety regulations while lending a hand to help other team members.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
First Quantum Minerals Kansanshi
08.2012 - Current
- Dismantling and reassembling delicate process plant mechanisms.
- Performing onsite maintenance and repair works on pumps, gearboxes, motors, hydraulic systems, flotation/jameson cells, Conveyor belts, linear and vibrating screens, falcons, Nelsons, thickeners, agitators and pipe systems.
- Identifying potential issues and speaking with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
- Running performance tests on thickeners and other critical units and operating various control equipment.
- Conducting root cause failure analysis and keeping unit performance records to ease PM and shutdown maintenance planing.
- Conducting job risk assessments and ensuring adherence to safety standards and mining regulations.
- Identifying workplace hazards and applying appropriate critical controls to promote a safe working environment.
- Completing PM reports and giving detailed feedback to supervisors and planners.
- Ensuring plant equipment hygiene by carrying out good housekeeping.
- Taking part in the company team building activities to promote cross section interaction.
- Identifying mechanical problems and determining best solutions for correction.
- Operate a variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
- Implementing preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
- Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic motors/pumps/valves/hoses, flotation cells, screens, belt conveyors, pulleys, gold processing equipment, and lifting equipment.
- Prepare reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Collaborate with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed plant equipment adjustments.
- Perform in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
- Develop and coordinate effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
- Write work orders and parts fabrication requests.
Education
Certificate - Basic Scaffolding
Northern Technical College
Ndola03.2018
Certificate - Basic Rigging
Northern Technical College
Ndola03.2018
Craft Certificate - Mechanical Fitting
Solwezi Trades. Northern Technical College
Solwezi 09.2015
Skills
- Mechanical Fabrication
- Safe Work Practices
- Daily Logs
- Equipment Functionality
- Blueprint Reading
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Leak Checks
- Heavy Lifting
- Encouraging Others
- Regulatory Standards
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Precise Measurements
- Safe Equipment Handling
- Equipment Testing and Troubleshooting
- Fire Extinguishers
- Create Assembly Details
- Mechanical Testing Instruments
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Safety Procedures
Certification
- Certified Mechanical Fitter
- Certified basic rigger
- Certified basic scaffolder
- Certified member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia-EIZ.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Work references
- Danny Chongo, mechanical supervisor. First Quantum Minerals Kansanshi. Cell: +260 965849077
- Charles Chansa Muma. Mechanical coordinator. First Quantum Minerals Kansanshi. Cell: +260 967711550
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
First Quantum Minerals Kansanshi
08.2012 - Current
Certificate - Basic Scaffolding
Northern Technical College
Certificate - Basic Rigging
Northern Technical College
Craft Certificate - Mechanical Fitting
Solwezi Trades. Northern Technical College
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