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SUNDAY KAPANDA

SUNDAY KAPANDA

Solwezi

Summary

To develop and apply my industrial and academic intellectual skills and knowledge to overcome challenges through continuous processes of learning for achieving goals and keeping myself dynamic to the ever changing environment and technology, thereby progressing and advancing my career and providing exceptional standard and quality services required by the company. Hardworking Automotive Technician with Number years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Mechanics

K.G.S DIESEL SERVICES
  • More than 4 Years' experience working on Light Vehicles
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: General Service on engines, engine overhaul (rebuild), brake systems, faulty diagnosis, suspension maintenance, removal & installation of gearbox etc

Artisan mechanic

First Quantum Minerals
02.2025 - Current
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.

LV/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Mining Company Katanga (M.C.K)
03.2024 - Current
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: Component change outs, troubleshooting, Machine routine Service, everyday general inspection, House-keeping, attending shift Safety Talk
  • Machines available onsite: Toyota land cruiser, Mitsubishi, Kubota lighting plant, Manitou and sullair air compressor 375H, TRUCKS Cat 773, komatsu HD785-7, Volvo R100, Hitachi 1100, 1200, 1700 and bell Excavators Hitachi EX1200-7b, EX1900-6, Komatsu PC1250-11R, Liebherr 9200, DOZER Komatsu D475A-6, D275
  • Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
  • Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.

Industrial Attachment (Apprenticeship)

First Quantum Minerals (FQM SOLWEZI)
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: Component change outs, troubleshooting, Machine Servicing, House-keeping, generating work orders request from the planning team and Attending shift Safety Talk

Education

Certificate to operate rigid dump truck -

HUNUMAN EARTH MOVERS & CONSTRUCTION LTD

Distance Diploma - Electrical Engineering First Year

NORTHERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (NORTEC)
Ndola

Certificate - Diagnose Basic Car Electrical Problems Using Wiring Diagrams

ALISON
01.2023

CERTIFICATE - DIESEL ENGINE BASICS

ALISON
01.2023

Trade Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair

SOLWEZI TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTE (SOTTI)
Solwezi
01.2022

Certificate of Competency - Overhead Crane operators

COPPERBELT TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE
01.2022

Grade 12 School Certificate -

MEHEBA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Solwezi
01.2016

Skills

  • Repair and maintenance of earth moving equipment
  • Experienced class CE driver
  • Knowledge on how to use Diagnosis Machines
  • Knowledge in Basic Welding Skills
  • Repair and maintenance of light vehicles (automotive mechan)
  • Suspension Systems
  • Safety understanding
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Brake Systems
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Fuel systems
  • Engine repair

References

  • Mr. Daniel Mulenga, K.G.S DIESEL SERVICES, +26077614840
  • Mr. Mutambo, SOLWEZI TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTE (SOTTI), +26008821739
  • Mr. Roy Itota, FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS (FQM SOLWEZI), +260968306706
  • Mr. Joe Kangomba, Mining Company Katanga, +260768936035

Activities

  • Playing football
  • Watching football
  • Watching movies
  • Listening to music
  • Travel

Timeline

Artisan mechanic

First Quantum Minerals
02.2025 - Current

LV/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Mining Company Katanga (M.C.K)
03.2024 - Current

Industrial Attachment (Apprenticeship)

First Quantum Minerals (FQM SOLWEZI)
09.2022 - 09.2023

Certificate to operate rigid dump truck -

HUNUMAN EARTH MOVERS & CONSTRUCTION LTD

Certificate - Diagnose Basic Car Electrical Problems Using Wiring Diagrams

ALISON

CERTIFICATE - DIESEL ENGINE BASICS

ALISON

Certificate of Competency - Overhead Crane operators

COPPERBELT TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE

Distance Diploma - Electrical Engineering First Year

NORTHERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (NORTEC)

Trade Certificate - Heavy Equipment Repair

SOLWEZI TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTE (SOTTI)

Grade 12 School Certificate -

MEHEBA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Automotive Mechanics

K.G.S DIESEL SERVICES

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