SMG-14287

Candidate Number:SMG-14287

Occupation:Diesel Motor Mechanic - ANZSCO 321212

Current Position:Heavy Equipment Repair Artisan/ HD Mechanic

Nationality:Zambia

Currently Living and Working in:Zambia

Open to employment in:Australia

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About

TBA
I am a married Zambian father of six, five boys and one daughter. First three [ two boys and a daughter ] are working and have first University degrees and last three two recently finished secondary education waiting to go into college and last child is in form one. I am responsible and of Christian faith.
I am looking forward to working in Australia and or New Zealand. My over 10 years workshop and field experience in diesel engine repairs and overhaul and planned and preventive maintenance will contribute to the cost effective repairs and quality and environmentally and safe and healthy work practices which is a critical requirement by most employers. I will not be a liability and i will also be able to transfer my skills to trainees and apprentices and fresh graduates from colleges.

Experience Summary

TBA
My work experience spans over a decade in hands on diesel engine repairs and over haul and maintenance and break down repairs on Deutz F6L912/ 913; Deutz F10L413W, F4L1011 and F10L2011, Caterpillar 3306,3406 DTI, C15; Benz OM906 and 926, Detroit 50 and 60series, Tata, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Cummins 6BT9, and other. I have serviced and maintained Secoma and Sandvik Tamrock drills and hydraulic drifters [ hammers ], mini and major re hosing and rebuilds for drilling machines at Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Baluba and Fisansa Shaft Surface diesel workshops, Sandvik and Barloworld Equipment companies Zambia workshops in Kitwe. i am capable of inspecting a machine and testing it to check safety, efficiency and OEM parameter specifications conformity. i can advise the superiors and management on beyond economy to repair parts and components and those within specs. I am trainable and recently went for re training and acquired new skills in Caterpillar Electronic Technician and Cummins Modular Common Rail. Also i bring knowledge of warehousing and inventory plus logistics which is important in planned maintenance of rotables and key parts for HME mining operational efficiency.

Current Role

Heavy Equipment Repair Artisan/ HD Mechanic

Employment History

Name of employer: JUBILEE METALS SABLE ZINC KABWE LTD
Job title: Mine Garage Coordinator
City employed at: Ndola
Province / state / territory: Copperbelt
Country: Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project: Workshop and Field
Section employed in: Mechanical Engineering Maintenance.
Start date: 1 April 2025
End date: 30 October 2025
Employment Type: Employee
Job duties performed in this role: Supervising and providing leadership to service and maintenance crews and giving safety health and environment oversight. Planning the repairs, overhaul and preventive and predictive maintenance of loaders, excavators, commercial vehicles, cars and loading equipment. Maintaining air compressors and gensets supplying air and power to the analytical laboratory and other offsite duty stations.

Name of employer: Mansa Sugar Ltd
Job title: Heavy Equipment Repair Artisan
City employed at: Kitwe
Province / state / territory: Copperbelt
Country: Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project: Field and Site
Section employed in: Corporate Affairs and Sales Fleet
Start date: 1 December 2020
End date: 1 April 2025
Employment Type: Employee
Job duties performed in this role: Maintenance and repairs to sugar delivery trucks, cars and other equipment like forklifts, solar battery systems, training and testing new drivers and operators. Replacing brake and steering assemblies like brake linings, axle bushes, brake adjusters, wheel alignments, wheel balancing, changing engine oils and filters, diesel filters and flushing contaminated fuel from tanks and air venting the system before starting, performing services and planned maintenance, Ensuring regulatory compliance for drivers, vehicles and mechanics. advising management on cost effective maintenance and fleet operations.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role: Iveco Stralis, Volvo, TATA trucks, Toyota and ISUZU vannetes, 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive configurations. Working in collaboration with oem service providers and other vendors. Writing service documents and pre trip inspection check lists. Record keeping reports for tires, batteries and service spare change outs, including serial numbering for accountability and monitoring to inform budgeting and maintenance decisions.

Name of employer: Hercules Equipment Hire Ltd
Job title: Maintenance Supervisor
City employed at: Kitwe
Province / state / territory: Copperbelt
Country: Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project: Workshop and Field
Section employed in: Maintenance
Start date: 1 March 2020
End date: 30 December 2020
Employment Type: Employee
Job duties performed in this role: Supervising heavy equipment mechanics and auto electricians on a mixed fleet of dump trucks, front end loaders, excavators, mobile cranes, dumpers and rollers, plus commercial vehicle fleet of articulated trucks and trailer combination's.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role: Caterpillar 350B excavator , 966H, Bell B45, John Deer, Volvo excavator, Tadano 15 and 20 ton cranes, Sany 30 Ton crane, Hyundai, Mitsubishi Canter, Toyota Land cruiser and Hilux, Chinese water pumps, and hammer mills.

Name of employer: Glencore Mopani Copper Mines Ltd
Job title: Maintenance Planner
City employed at: Kitwe
Province / state / territory: Copperbelt
Office / workshop / site / project: Office and field
Section employed in: Group Maintenance
Start date: 1 October 2010
End date: 30 August 2019
Employment Type: Employee
Job duties performed in this role: Planned and executed preventive maintenance and full component overhauls for Caterpillar dump trucks load haul dump trucks, Normet utility vehicles, and Land Rover and Land cruiser 4 X 4 fleet.
Managed equipment component overhaul, repairs, parts inventory, warehousing, and warranty claims, including expediting external repair jobs. Maintained detailed repair and cost records to support fleet budgeting and lifecycle planning.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role: R1300G/G2, R1600G/H, and AD30/AD45 and AD55 Caterpillar. LH307, LH410, LH301, Toro 400D, Toro 006 Sandvik, Axera D05, D06 Twin Boom, Solo610 and Solo D05 drilling rigs, OM906 and OM926 Benz engines

Name of employer: Barloworld Equipment Company
Job title: Diesel Fitter Artisan
City employed at: Kitwe
Province / state / territory: Copperbelt
Country: Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project: MARC SITE/ FIELD
Section employed in: FIELD SERVICE MINE SITES
Start date: 1 December 2005
End date: 30 June 2009
Employment Type: Employee
Job duties performed in this role: Provided OEM-level maintenance and repair support for Caterpillar heavy equipment as part of an authorised dealership team. Built technical expertise in diagnostics, servicing, and component repair aligned with manufacturer standards.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role: Caterpillar R1300G, R1300GII, R1600G, R1600H Loaders, AD30, AD45, AD55 Dump Trucks, Skid loaders, Hyster Forklift and other

Name of employer: Sandvik Mining And Construction Zambia Ltd
Job title: Drills Technician
City employed at: Mufulira
Province / state / territory: Copperbelt
Country: Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project: MARC site Under ground
Section employed in: FIELD SERVICE Underground marc
Start date: 1 June 2002
End date: 1 December 2005
Employment Type: Employee
Job duties performed in this role: Carried out drifter inspection, servicing, overhaul, and component change-out for drilling vehicles per OEM and company standards. Performed cylinder and parts repair, pressure testing, and adjustment to resolve malfunctioning components. Trained and coached new employees; instituted preventive measures, including zero-tolerance oil contamination protocols, extending equipment life.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role: Secoma and Atlas Copco Boomer drilling jumbos, Tamrock and Wagner Loaders and dump trucks Emmico 922 and 925, Secoma benching machines and Roof Bolters, Caterpillar 950 B and 966C, Deutz F6L912 and F10L413, Normet and EJC Utility Trucks.

Apprenticeships

Did you undergo an apprenticeship?: Yes
Apprenticeship title: Heavy Equipment Repair
Name of employer / provider: Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd
Type of employer / provider: State owned mining Enterprise
Country: Zambia
Date Apprenticeship Started: 1 January 1990
Date apprenticeship completed: 30 December 1992
Apprenticeship Completion certificate Issued: Yes
Please provide a summary of the experience gained during your apprenticeship and the areas or sections you spent time in.: During my three-year apprenticeship in Heavy Equipment Repair at Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd Nchanga Trades School Chingola, I gained hands-on experience in the maintenance, diagnostics, and overhaul of heavy mining machinery and earthmoving equipment. I spent significant time across key sections, including the main 18 Shaft Surface Diesel workshops, engine overhaul bay, Transmission / Final Drives Bay, Hydraulics and Air Components, Rebuilds and field maintenance units. Through this rotation, I developed strong technical skills in troubleshooting of Diesel engines, hydraulic systems, repairing powertrain components, and performing routine preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment uptime. The program was structured 3 months in school and 3 months in plant on live production equipment under skilled trainer tradesmen. Built a robust technical foundation in trouble shooting diesel engines, Hydraulic and air systems, Auto electrics and Power Components repair and Executing routine Preventive Maintenance for maximum equipment performance and reliability. The 3 year apprenticeship was three months in school and three months in plant under the close supervision of selected experienced , knowledgeable and skilled artisans, technicians, technologists and engineers and the Skills Training Coordinator [these were sent for specialist training in Australia - Hawthorn under the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd World Bank Artisan Training Project and it paid by supplying ready for work artisans even before full qualification because we were trained on live production machines with the sense of urgency required in production operations. We learnt safety and environmental issues at an early stage and i have since kept it intact, safety is non negotiable. I follow the safe mining protocols and other safety programs as applicable to each site and company, 5S, Safe Mining, etc.

Did you undergo an apprenticeship?: Yes
Apprenticeship title: Artisan Training Program ATP - ZCCM
Name of employer / provider: Zambia Consolidated Copper mines Ltd Nchanga Trades School
Type of employer / provider: State Mining Conglomerate
Country: Zambia
Date Apprenticeship Started: 1 January 1990
Date apprenticeship completed: 30 December 1990
Apprenticeship Completion certificate Issued: Yes
Please provide a summary of the experience gained during your apprenticeship and the areas or sections you spent time in.: Diesel Engine Repair Fisansa 18# Shaft Surface Diesel Workshops ZCCM Deutz Engine Facility which also serviced all the mine sites diesel engine repairs and overhauls. I worked in the cylinder head room, Fuel Injection Pump room, Auto Electrics bay, Tyre Bay, rebuilds section, transmission and Final drives section and Testing Bays. Learnt receiving and inspection skills before dismantling parts and components and recorded the before and after status, did visual checks and using crack detection techniques/ chemicals like Prussian blue, air and liquids to check the sealing and other abnormalies. Reported all findings in Log books and submitted to the trainer tradesman and Skills Training Coordinators for weekly and monthly reviews on training progress and update.

License to Perform High Risk Work and Other Licenses

Description: Light and Heavy Commercial Vehicle
Classes: CE-DG
Issuing Authority: Road Transport And Safety Agent (RATSA)
License Number: 160158
Date Granted: 1 January 1994
Expiry Date: 5 September 2027

Education & Qualifications

Qualification Level: Craft Certificate
Course Name (for example Heavy Plant Mechanics): Heavy Equipment Repair
Name of education provider: ZCCM Nchanga Trades
Country: Zambia
Start date: 1 January 1990
End date: 30 December 1992
Course completed & qualification issued: Yes

Qualification Level: Diploma
Course Name (for example Heavy Plant Mechanics): Transport and Logistics
Name of education provider: Zambia Institute of Management Trust
Country: Zambia
Start date: 1 January 2009
End date: 30 December 2012
Course completed & qualification issued: Yes
Description: CILT Level Two Diploma. Management of Logistics and Transport, Supply Chain, Planning, Warehousing and Inventory, Resource Management,

Training

Name of training: Heavy Equipment Repair
Start date: 1 October 1990
Completion date: 30 December 1990
Name of training provider: Copperbelt
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Chingola

Name of training: Tamrock Hydraulic Controls THC500/ THC560
Start date: 5 May 2002
Completion date: 9 May 2002
Attendance certificate issued: Yes
Certification issued: Yes
Name of training provider: Sandvik Tamrock Zambia
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Kitwe

Name of training: Sandvik Mining and Construction Zambia Ltd
Start date: 16 September 2002
Completion date: 5 November 2002
Attendance certificate issued: Yes
Certification issued: Yes
Name of training provider: Sandvik Tamrock
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Kitwe

Name of training: Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd Artisan Traineeship - MTP1,2 and 3.
Start date: 8 January 1990
Completion date: 31 December 1990
Attendance certificate issued: Yes
Certification issued: Yes
Name of training provider: ZCCM Manpower Planning And Development
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Chingola

Name of training: Caterpillar Practical Training - R1300 G2
Start date: 1 December 2008
Completion date: 5 December 2008
Attendance certificate issued: Yes
Certification issued: Yes
Name of training provider: Barloworld Training Centre.
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Kitwe and Luanshya

Name of training: Basic Hydraulics and Electrics
Start date: 10 August 1995
Completion date: 15 August 1995
Attendance certificate issued: Yes
Certification issued: Yes
Name of training provider: La Societe SECOMA/ ZAMROCK AFRICA LTD
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Ndola

Name of training: Project Management - Mopani Copper Mines Ltd
Start date: 9 November 2015
Completion date: 13 November 2015
Attendance certificate issued: Yes
Certification issued: Yes
Name of training provider: Mopani Copper Mines MCTC
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Mufulira

Name of training: Caterpillar Electronic Technician, SIS 2Go and Cummins Common Rail Modular Diagnostics
Start date: 3 December 2025
Completion date: 7 December 2025
Attendance certificate issued: Yes
Certification issued: Yes
Name of training provider: Mines Maintenance Training Solutions Ltd
Country of training: Zambia
City of training: Solwezi

Industrial Attachments

Industrial attachment / On The Job Training (OJT) details: Central Maintenance Workshops - ZCCM Luanshya Division April to June 1990: Machine Shop Practice, Basic Fitting, Thread Making and Restoration, Tapping Internal and External Threads, Filing types, tools and Methods, Pipe cutting and Flaring. Boiler Shop Introduction to Welding and Fabrication, Gas Welding and Electric Arc Welding, Types of Welding Equipment , Welding Safety , Personal Protective Equipment, BALUBA Mines Mobile Plant Surface Diesel workshops, and Electro-hydraulic Vehicles Section; basic hydraulics and pneumatics, components and schematics. operations of valves, cylinders, types eg rotary and linear, applications and fault finding
Start date: 1 June 1990
Completion date: 30 December 1990

Industrial attachment / On The Job Training (OJT) details: 18 Shaft Surface Diesel Workshops ZCCM Luanshya Division July to September 1990 In Plant Training. Receiving and Initial Inspections, Inspections and Stripping, Physical checks documents and Quarantine, Disassembly/ Cleaning Teardown, Labeling and Tagging. Identifying Single use components like certain fasteners and copper washer, Inspections, Evaluations for visible wear or damage or Collision, Dimensional Measurement Comparison against OEM using Calibrated tools(Micrometer and Bore Gauges) Repair and Replacements Matching Inspection results against OEM manuals, Reassembling and Testing Quality Testing Subjecting assembled components to Operational tests to verify quick Performance, Certification and Delivery. Luanshya Division Zambia, 18 Shaft Surface Diesel workshops, Engine Section, Transmissions and Final Drive, Machine Rebuild Section, Fuel Injection Pump Room, Cylinder Head Bay, Tire Bay, Wash Bay and Testing Bay.

Industrial attachment / On The Job Training (OJT) details: Luanshya Mine Garage ZCCM LTD Luanshya Division: October to December 1990 In Plant Training. Light Vehicles section; servicing and repairs of light vehicles and cars, Toyota Hilux, Land cruisers, Dyna, Stout, D6000: Mitsubishi Canter, L200, L300, Galant; Heavy Commercial vehicles section: Mitsubishi FK, FM, FV415, FP415 tipper and flat pan and articulated trucks, Benz 1113,1114,1115,1313, flat pan and tipper1621 and 2624 mechanical horses, Benz Neoplane and Tat Buses and trucks. Duties included repair and overhaul of Engines, gearboxes, steering systems and suspension, auto electrical system parts like starter motor3 pole and 4 poles, alternators and charging/ starting systems. worked on suspension system leaf springs assembly and change outs, propellor shaft disassembly and assembly of spider bearings and center bearings including timing of the prop shaft to avoid dynamic imbalance. Wheel alignment and balancing using specialist tooling and gadgets.

Industrial attachment / On The Job Training (OJT) details: Baluba Mobile Plant ZCCM Ltd Luanshya Division Baluba Mines. Did shift work with breakdown crews on Secoma drilling jumbo face end and stope/productions rigs. Baptized in real life breakdowns with a machine blocking access to a high grade extraction area with top management within ear short. I learnt the importance of time management and accurate communication to the team as you cannot work in isolation. Time is of the essence for instance in regards to blasting schedules and re entry time frames as per mining regulations of Zambia [Mines Safety Department] and company rules.

Professional Memberships

Name of professional association: Engineering institution of Zambia
Title: Master Craftsperson
Date joined: 26 April 2013

Awards

Name of Award: Copperbelt
Date Award Issued: 1 April 2025
Description of Award: Labour Day Award in recognition of my dedication to duty and hard work at the Mansa Sugar Ltd Kitwe Corporate office where i demonstrated resilience, perseverance and total commitment in ensuring 24/7 availability of delivery trucks and other utility vehicles for smooth operations of the sales and marketing teams in a multicultural setting under very difficult environments. As the main workshops are located hundred kilometers away from the Kitwe operations. I single handedly handle all the fleet services, breakdown repairs and maintenance work including planned maintenance jobs.

Achievements

Achievement Title: Introduced Planned and preventive Maintenance of Vehicles at Kitwe Office
Date of Achievement: 20 January 2021
Details of Achievement: Though i do not have figures on my finger tips i initiated the introduction of services and minor repairs being done at the Kitwe facility instead of the method i found when i joined the company where by truck were being taken to the Chembe Factory Main workshops for services and repairs. Other repair works and services were done at OEM workshops but i started carrying out most jobs at Kitwe saving the company Fuel, Cross boarder fees as we pass through the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC before reaching Chembe Factory. Mrs. Margaret Kumwenda Finance Manager can confirm and +260966318160 and Mr. Vaide Hachilensa Country Manager.

Photos of my work

Pre trip inspections and Servicing trucks, loading equipment, and light vehicles for effective and efficient delivery of products. Assisting the procurement of correct service and maintenance spares, working with OEM dealers for major repairs on machines and vehicles. Advising management on cost reduction strategies and fuel control.

Baluba Mines February 1992 testing boom functions and pressures on Pluton 17 drilling jumbo. Percussion 160bars, Rotation 150 bars and Feed/Thrust at 35 bars and water flushing at 15 bars.

Jubilee Metals Sable Zinc Old Bwana Mkubwa Mine Ndola, May 2025. Full safety attire before work, Safety goggles, hard hat, ear muffs, gloves and work suit, safety shoes with steel toe cap

ZCCM Nchanga Trades School Chingola. February 1992 Second year STP2 program, on Fiat Allis dozer discussing the engine air induction and exhaustsystems

May 2025 at the Engineers Registration Board/ Engineering Institution of Zambia HQ, Kitwe after submitting membership application

Areas of Expertise

If you have expert knowledge in a particular area please state the area of your expertise.: Agric Workshop and Transport workshop
Expertise details: Diesel engine repair, trouble shooting and fault finding using standard tools and diagnostics equipment. experience on servicing Tata trucks, Deezi and Bell loaders and cane haulers, Sino and Howo, Volvo FH12 and Iveco Trucks

Languages Spoken

Languages: English and Bemba

NAATI Certification

Are you a NAATI Certified Translator?: No

Drivers License

Level: Full

Class: Car, Car and trailer, Light truck, Rigid Heavy Truck, Rigid Heavy Truck and Trailer, Articulated Truck (HGV)

Type: Manual and Auto

Country of issue: Zambia

First obtained: 1 January 1994

Expiry date: 8 February 2027

Convicted of driving offences: No

Hobbies

Reading, Writing, Music, Tennis and Swimming

Skills Assessment for Migration Purposes

Assessed: No

Skills Assessment for Australian Qualification

Assessed: No

English Language Testing for Migration Purposes

Have you undergone English Language Testing for Migration Purposes: No

English proficiency (subclass 482)

Exempt: I am exempt from needing to undergo English language proficiency testing for a subclass 482 visa

I have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in at least a secondary level institution and where most classes were in English and I can provide the certified transcript of records and evidence required.

Character Issues for Visa Applications

For Visa purposes have you ever been charged with a criminal offence: No

For Visa purposes have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence: No

Police Clearance

Zambia: Clearance obtained: Yes · Issued: 17 September 2021

Health and Medical Declaration for Visa Applications

Height: 194 cm

Weight: 83 kg

Visa Application Charges

I am not willing to pay any visa application charges and or migration agent fees

Australian Visa History

Currently hold an Australian Visa: No

Ever applied for an Australian Visa: No

New Zealand Visa History

Currently hold a Visa for New Zealand: No

Ever applied for a Visa for New Zealand: No

Australian Visa Application Criteria Satisfied (Subject to qualifying job offer)

482 Visa Yes

494 Visa No

186DE Visa No

Visa using DAMA Concession No

New Zealand Visa Application Criteria Satisfied (Subject to qualifying job offer)

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) No

Candidate Summary

GenderMale
Preferred nameChanda
Age56
Country of birthZambia
NationalityZambia
Home country of residenceZambia
Currently living and working inZambia
Visa status for country currently living and working inCitizen
Marital statusMarried
Children6
Member since16 July 2026
Current Australian Visa HolderNo
Current New Zealand Visa HolderNo

Seeking to relocate to

Australia

Australian Visa Application Criteria Satisfied (Subject to qualifying job offer)

482 Visa

Preferred Visa Option

Prefer temporary work visa leading to PR

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