PRINCE B. MUTOSA

Kitwe

Summary

Highly skilled and quality-driven Engineering Professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience spanning heavy equipment repair, mechanical fitting, and advanced commercial refrigeration systems. Proven track record in optimizing equipment performance, spearheading preventative maintenance programs, and drastically reducing operational downtime. Adept at managing technical teams, coordinating day-to-day workshop activities, and conducting rigorous quality inspections. Possesses strong leadership, administrative, and communication skills necessary to manage workshop operations, handle customer relations, and uphold high safety standards.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Refrigeration Technician / Workshop Team Leader

Zambeef Plc

01.2022 - Current

Supervise and coordinate the installation, servicing, and repair of large-scale commercial and transport refrigeration systems (Thermo King and Carrier).
Provide technical guidance to junior technicians on complex electrical, gas, and mechanical system troubleshooting.
Oversee workflow distribution, manage job cards, and maintain accurate daily service logs, maintenance records, and refrigerant recovery compliance documentation.
Enforce safety protocols across the workshop floor, conducting routine inspections on personal protective equipment (PPE) and workspace compliance.

Mechanical Fitter / Heavy Equipment Repair Specialist

Zambeef

09.2016 - 12.2019

Executed complex diagnostics, component overhauls, and repairs on diverse heavy machinery fleets, including Atlas Copco face Rigs (Rocket Boomer SID Series), Sandvik long solo V5 DI 330 series, and Front-end loaders.
Managed preventative maintenance pipelines to ensure high fleet availability, managing procedures for engine overhauls, hydraulic circuit modifications, and braking system assemblies.
Maintained cross-functional collaboration with parts inventory and operations teams to streamline resource allocation and meet tight maintenance deadlines.

Education

Advanced Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair

Northern Technical College (NORTEC)

01-2014

Certificate - Information Technology and Computer Science

Zambia College of Distance Education

01-2011

Skills

Workshop & Operations Management: Day-to-day workflow supervision, project management, inventory management, and technical team coordination

Technical Oversight: Expert-level diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and refrigeration systems

Quality & Safety Control: Regular quality inspections, meticulous service logging, and strict compliance with national and organizational safety regulations

Customer Relations: Handling inquiries, managing repair timelines, explaining diagnostic outcomes, and maintaining professional business relationships

Process Improvement: Business process analysis, strategic planning, and establishing data-driven preventative maintenance structures

Systems Expertise: Centrifugal pumps, two/three-screw pumps, gear pumps, and air compressors

Workshop Skills: Welding, brazing, and reading electrical/hydraulic circuit schematics

Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for compiling business reports, KPIs, and workshop metrics

References

Mr., Rian, Workshop Technical Supervisor, 0968519052, Zambeef Plc, Kitwe
Mr., Braam Stenberg, Technical Director, 0977999087, Zambeef Plc, Chisamba
Mr., Edward Banda, Director, 0977423846, Dice Refrigeration, Lusaka
Mr., Davies Chama, Human Resource Manager, 0969361786, Chipako Limited Company

Accomplishments

Reduced Equipment Downtime by 40% through the strategic utilization of diagnostic tools and ensuring precision in technical repairs.

Curriculum vitae

PRINCE B. MUTOSA
Cell Phone: 0968519052 / 0971617594 | Email: prince.91destar@gmail.com | Location: Kitwe, Zambia
Professional Status: Married | Sex: Male

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