STEVEN KAPESO
Solewzi, kalumbila
Summary
Qualified Artisan boilermaker/welder. Extensive background in overseeing fabrication processes with track record of ensuring project completion on time and within specifications. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and quality control, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Supervisor
FQM Trident limited
03.2018 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring metal fabrication projects and maintenance repair works are carried out in accordance with international welding standards
- Carries out welding and fabrication particularly for Tier 1 and 2 mining and process equipment including:
- Process Plant: chutes, hoppers, mill liners, pipes, vibrator screens, conveyer belts.
- Field Equipment: bucket repairs and various component rebuilds and maintenance
- Haul Trucks: tray rebuilds
- Ancillary: Dozer blade and push arm repair and maintenance and Grader circle gear repairs
- Leads and trains a team of internal and external (contractor) boiler makers and welders
- Follows international quality control and assurance (QA/QC) standards of all fabrication and welding work
- Follows Zambian mining regulation and FQM standards of working at height, equipment isolation, lock out, tag out, and test out
- Successfully managed various projects without safety incidents including:
- CAT7495 Rope Shovel planned component replacement project- supervised and actively engaged in undercarriage, dipper handle, and various other component fabrications and welds
- LE2350 Letourneau crack repairs
- Stockpile hopper rebuilds
- Modification of cyclone distribution boxes
- Fabrication and repair of discharge chutes
- Mill returner rings and cyclone feed pipes
- Fabrication and welding of tanks of different diameters
- Carries out all aspects of the work order management process in Pronto (FQML’s CMMS) including:
- Identification/ initiation of defects and work that helps improve machine reliability
- Equipment and capacity planning
- High quality execution to prevent re-work
- Monitoring and control of resources and time management to ensure planned work does not overrun
- Reporting by including relevant history notes in work orders
- Work order closure with the aim of at least 90% compliance
- Manages and advises superiors on inventory levels to prevent overstocking and critical stock outs
- Operates various equipment in the fabrication workshop including:
- A Guillotine machine
- Plasma Cutter
- Break Press
- Rolling machine
- Regularly reviewed workflow trends data helping identify areas requiring improvement which resulted in stronger overall performances within the fabrication department.
- Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
- Enhanced employee performance through regular coaching, training, and performance reviews.
Artisan boiler maker
Kalumbila Minerals limited
10.2015 - 03.2018
- General fabrication (Pipes and Plate works)
- Plant Maintenance and modifications (crushers, mills, and floatation)
- Fabrication of Deflector plates and Marking out of liners
- Knowledge in Tray repair, Buckets, Push arms and Dozer Blade
- Fabrication of Skids for Mantles and Pumps
- Able to operate any machine in the Fabrication workshop
- Able to Weld using Gas welding, Arc welding, Shield metal arc welding and Gas metal arc welding process
- Fabrication of walkways and plate forms
- Able to read fabrication drawings
Artisan boiler maker
Kansanshi Mining plc
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Installation of cone cave liners in gyratory crusher
- Maintenance of feeder chutes
- Changing of gussets on the vibration screens
- Changing of pinion liners and arm liners on the secondary crusher
- Lancing of the mantle jacket using thermal electrode (lancing tubes)
- Fabrication and installation of impact beds
- Replacement of worn out bar cups on the MMD sizer crusher
- Fabrication of belt stands and plate forms
- Marking of liners and installation (Hardox 500 and 400)
- General fabrication (pipe work and plate work)
- Marking of skirt boards and installation
- Convey steel structure Maintenance
- Fabrication and installation of plough scrappers
Education
Craft Certificate - Metal Fabrication And Welding
Mufulira Technical Training Institute
Copperbelt Mufulira12.2012
Skills
- Planning
- Proficient with Pronto CMMS
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Uncompromised in quality
- Continuous improvements
- Organizes people and equipment well
- Poised under pressure
- Experienced in fabrication and welding
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Fabrication Supervisor
FQM Trident limited
03.2018 - Current
Artisan boiler maker
Kalumbila Minerals limited
10.2015 - 03.2018
Artisan boiler maker
Kansanshi Mining plc
01.2013 - 09.2015
Craft Certificate - Metal Fabrication And Welding
Mufulira Technical Training Institute
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