Experience

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  Stanbroke

  • Australia

  • Maintenance Planner/Mechanical fitter

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Australia

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  Arenel (Pvt) Ltd

  • Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Mechanical Fitter

    • Jun 2022 - May 2023
    • Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

    ● Inspecting mechanical plant components to diagnose issues accurately.● Plant Installation, commissioning and new modifications to all process machinery● Conducting scheduled maintenance and inspection of Plant equipment and machinery● Identification and ensuring critical spares are available● Provide accurate estimates (cost, time, effort) for a repair or maintenance job.● Maintain equipment and tools in good condition● Maintain workplace & housekeeping● Training and supervision of Apprentices, handyman assistants

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  National Railways of Zimbabwe

  • Zimbabwe
  • Truck Transportation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Mechanical Fitter machinist

    • Sep 2010 - Jul 2022

    •Carrying out the day to day maintenance, servicing and repairs on Steam Locomotives. -Operating and inspecting Coaling machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions. - Routine maintenance of equipment - inspecting drives, motors, checking fluid levels, greasing bearings, replacing filters and cleaning. - Carried out repairs and scheduled maintenance on roller conveyors, overhead cranes, belt conveyors, compressor (screw type , Ingersoll rand), hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. - Repaired and maintained drive systems including chains, flat belts, v - belts and gearboxes (radicon, fenner and challenge).• Travel out to remote locations in order to carry out repairs or to recover failed Steam Locomotives, Diesel Locomotives , Rolling Stock and equipment.• Prepare for and complete maintenance tasks in accordance with laid down specifications and maintenance instructions.- Conducted troubleshooting and root cause analysis on all equipment. - Carried out installations, commissioning and modifications of plant equipment. - Adhered to health and safety regulations and wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).- Inspected, repaired or replaced defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, gears, seals, gaskets and coupling assemblies.Installed, maintained and repaired pumps (gear, vane, screw, submersible and centrifugal) and valves (gate, globe, diaphragm and ball).- Machined machinery and equipment components as per sample or using engineering drawings.• Carry out fault- finding and repair work as required.• Carry out modifications and enhancements to Steam Locomotives and the Steam Crane • Operating and servicing of depot plant and equipment.• Provide on call services as required.• Act as person in charge or deputize for the team leader as required.• Provide training and guidance to Apprentice fitters• Member of the breakdown recovery team.

  • A/Foreman Machineshop

    • Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

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  National Railways of Zimbabwe

  • Zimbabwe

  • A/Foreman Steam Sheds

    • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Zimbabwe

    - Ensuring repair and preventative maintenance on heavy-duty steam crane, steam locomotives, and railroad maintenance equipment. - Part of the team performing installation, repair, and maintenance of gearboxes ( Fenner, Challenge, and Radicon), pumps, engines, valves, compressors, generators, belt conveyors, and rolled conveyors.- Operating and inspecting machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions. - Overseeing the maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment including cylinder pumps, motors and valves to ensure optimal performance. - Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.- Ensuring compliance and adherence to safe working practices and standards. - Ensuring availability of relevant tools and equipment. - Supervising artisans/technicians, assistants and apprentices

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  National Railways of Zimbabwe

  • Zimbabwe
  • Truck Transportation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Apprentice Fitter machinist

    • Sep 2006 - Sep 2010

    - Bench fitting. - Safety awareness and housekeeping activities.- Machined equipment and machinery spares using lathe, milling, shaping, surface grinding and vertical boring machines.- Use of hydraulic presses, guillotines, drilling machines, pedestal, angle and bench grinders.- Did arc welding , gas cutting and pipe fitting. - Maintenance and repair of industrial machines and equipment which include gearboxes, overhead cranes, valves, couplings, watertube boilers, engines, mono pumps, centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, steam locomotives, belt drives, chain drives, gear drives and belt conveyors.

  • Mechanical Drafter

    • Sep 2005 - Dec 2006

    CAD Draughting

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  National Foods Limited Zimbabwe

  • Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

  • Technical Apprentice

    • Sep 2008 - Dec 2009
    • Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

    Plant maintenance- Carried out installation, commissioning, repairs and preventative maintenance on flour mill equipment which include gearboxes (Fenner, David Brown and Radicon), mill rollers, packing machines, screw conveyors, chain conveyors, belt conveyors (joining using fasteners), bucket elevators, vibrators, sifters, dust collectors, fans and flour blowers.- Improved plant performance by attending to breakdowns on time.- Attended daily safety meetings and conducted risk assessment before commencing tasks.