SMG-14807

Candidate Number:SMG-14807

Occupation:Diesel Motor Mechanic - ANZSCO 321212

Current Position:Heavy Equipment Repair Technician

Nationality:Zambia

Currently Living and Working in:Zambia

Open to employment in:Australia or New Zealand

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Experience Summary

I'm a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with ten(10) years of work experience in underground, surface & mining equipment ranging from:

-Komatsu (Bulldozers ,Wheel-Dozer, wheel loader & Graders)
-Liebherr (Crawler Tractor)
-Atlas copco (Underground Drills & Stationary Air Compressors)
-Resemin (Underground Drills)
-Maq Power (Diamond Drills)
-Trident SA (Electric Locomotive.)

I'm trained to use Scan tools such as :Caterpillar Service Information System (SIS 2.0) & Caterpillar Electronic Technician (E.T) Komatsu Equipment Management Communication Controller (EMMS) & Komatsu Service Tool (KST).
I hold a Diploma in Mechatronics at Alison (E-Learning),Advance Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair at Mufulira Technical Training Institute,Advance Certificate in Hydraulic Training & Maintenance of oil hydraulics at Udemy (E-Learning), Certificate in Diagnosis Basic Car Electric Using wiring at Alison (E-Learning).
Occupational Health Safety & Environment System Awareness and
Working at Height Safety Induction Certificate at The Knight of Safety Academy (E-Learning)
I was awarded best employee of the third(3) quarter of 2024 out of 56 Mechanics from the department of Mine Mobile Maintenance Ancillary Section at First Quantum Minerals Limited Zambia, Kansanshi Mining PLC site.

Current Role

Heavy Equipment Repair Technician

Employment History

Name of employer
First Quantum Minerals
Job title
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
City employed at
Solwezi
Province / state / territory
Northwestern
Country
Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project
Kansanshi Mine Plc
Section employed in
Ancillary
Start date
6 March 2023
End date
Currently employed in this role
Employment Type
Employee
Job duties performed in this role
Responsibility;
-Maintain Komatsu bulldozer, wheel-dozer, loader, motor grader & Liebherr crawler tractor by completing inspection such as corrective and preventive maintenance in different hourly interval:
250 hours service:
-Engine oil, air cleaner(primary & secondary), oil filter, fuel filter & fuel screen Change out ,do the change out of transmission ,torque converter, transfer-case, engine oil, & hydraulic tank breathers, take all oil samples {engine(15W40), powertrain(AC 30), hydraulic(HYD 46), coolant(AF-NAC), P.T.O(AC 30), final drive (AC 50) or (SAE 85W140), refill the grease chamber for all rotating component (work equipment assembly, ripper assembly, stabilizer bar & equalizer bar.) do undercarriage inspection for loose bolts of track & carrier roller, sprocket segment, master link, track guide, minor & major bogie.do inspection for leaks on recoil spring, pivot shaft, repair & close all pending work order.
500 hour service:
-Do 250 hour service, powertrain (transmission) oil filter & screen change out,(for motor grader GD825A-2 the following has to be changed; engine, transmission, differential, tandem, hydraulic breathers, cutting-edge change out for motor grader GD825A-2, bulldozer D275A-5, D375A-6,D375A-6R, D475A-5 & D475A-8R), refill the grease chamber for all required rotating component (work equipment assembly, ripper assembly, stabilizer bar & equalizer bar), do undercarriage inspection such as loose bolts, cracks, leaked oil & deformation on (track chain, track roller, carrier roller, track guide, track roller bogie, idler cushion, sprocket segment, final drive), repair & close all pending work order.
1000 hour service:
-Do 250,500 hour services, hydraulic filter & screen change out, repair & close all back log.) do undercarriage inspection for loose bolts of track & carrier roller, sprocket segment, master link, track guide, minor & major bogie.do inspection for leaks on recoil spring, pivot shaft. For motor grader GD825A-2 we need to service the air dryer for pneumatic system.
2000 hour service:
-Do 250, 500 & 1000 hour services, oil change to all vessel such as powertrain[transmission] oil(TO30), hydraulic oil(HO46-HM), final drive oil(SAE85W140), coolant(AF-NAC). Repair & close all back log and defect identification.) do undercarriage inspection for loose bolts of track & carrier roller, sprocket segment, master link, track guide, minor & major bogie.do inspection for leaks on recoil spring, pivot shaft.
Component change out on the following equipment:
-Komatsu Bulldozer: side-frame, push-arm, engine, powertrain, final drive, work equipment, ripper assembly.
-Komatsu Motor Grader; engine, powertrain, tandem, final drive, circle-drive, ripper assembly, drawbar, Hydroshift transmission, work equipment, pneumatic system.
-Liebherr Crawler Tractor;
Engine, P.T.O, final drive, track chain
-Komatsu Wheel Dozer & Wheel Loader;
Engine, powertrain, brake group, front & rear axle, work equipment, final drive.
Attend to following breakdown on Komatsu & Liebherr Equipment ;
-Komatsu Diesel Engine (SAA6D140E-2, SA6D170E-3 & SA12V140E-3) loss of power.
CAUSES; (1) Insufficient intake of air, check for clogged air cleaner element by check the dust indicator gauge & replace the air cleaner element. (2) Air leakage from air intake piping, check possible damage to air intake pipe. (3) Insufficient supply of fuel, possible check for clogged fuel filter & conduct a fuel pressure test. (4) leaking fuel pipe, check for the tresses of leaked fuel or smell. (5) Contaminant in fuel system, check for foreign material through the fuel water separator element. (6) Defective turbo charger, check for charge pressure sensor loose harness & charge pressure using a scan tool Komatsu Intelligence Machine Control (IMC). (7) Engine temperature high, check for the level of coolant into the radiator, leaked coolant , clogged radiator core, loose harness of engine temperature sensor.
-Machine can't travel at any gear speed.
CAUSES; (1) Insufficient powertrain oil(TO30), check the level of powertrain oil & leaks, refill. (2) Clogged powertrain breather, a clogged powertrain breather cause pressure in the transmission to rise hence oil trapped in the galleries causing the sensor to led insufficient powertrain oil. (3) Defective powertrain pump, conduct a powertrain pump test to check the pressure. (4) Incorrect set pressure of transmission main relief valve, directly check that the spring length and the number of shims are normal
and also that the spool moves smoothly. (5) Defective operation of transmission valve(ECMV), carry out pressure test on each of the gears to verify the standard pressure. (6) Defective operation of brakes, check possible damage to park brake links & park brake pressure.
-Excessive hydraulic drift of blade lift cylinder;
CAUSES. (1) Defective seal of blade lift cylinder, check possible excessive temperature high of a blade lift cylinder. (2) Defective quick drop valve, check possible leak from the fitting. (3) Defective sealed blade lift control valve(spool) , check possible leaks from the seal at the control valve on the spool of blade lift cylinder.
-Sort out all leaks:
Hydraulic hose rapture, engine leak (coolant, fuel, oil), powertrain leak, final drive leak, replace broken & missing bolts and component of all equipment to minimize down time.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role
Komatsu bulldozer dozers:
D275A-5, D375A-6 D375A-6R, D475A-5, D475A-8R
Komatsu wheel dozer:
WD900-3
Komatsu loaders:
WA500-6 WA600-3 WA900-3, WA900-8R.
Komatsu motor grader:
GD825A-2, GD675-5
Liebherr crawler tractor:
PR764
Name of employer
Reliant
Job title
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
City employed at
Chililabombwe
Province / state / territory
Copperbelt
Country
Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project
Konkola Copper Mine/Lubambe Copper Mine
Section employed in
Drill Section
Start date
3 September 2018
End date
27 February 2023
Employment Type
Contractor
Job duties performed in this role
-Carry out job safety analysis before work starts & isolate the machine.
-Do the inspection on the following equipment before making it available to the production team:
Resemin Raptor 55XP, Atlas Copco Boomer S1D,281 & 282 (underground drill Rigs); 
-Walk around inspection on a machine for leaks, loose & missing part, component & bolts. tighten and report, replace the missing parts or component before make it available. 
-Check the condition of the drilling beam 8000 (bull jaw 120, hydraulic stinger cylinders {front & rear}, rod handling arm, hydraulic feed motor of the rod handling, feed chain {100 he-1 chain}, Montabert Drifter {hc-95} & COP 1838 drifer, hydraulic feed motor, drill rig table, slide plate shoe.
-Inspect the condition of the 5ap-c-xp boom such as; main support of the 5ap-c-xp boom & bolts, lower twin hydraulic cylinders, telescopic tube, protector, upper twin hydraulic cylinders, front support of the 5ap-c-xp boom, hydraulic cylinder with upper rotation, rotation unit of the 5ap-c-xp boom, l-boom, driving hydraulic cylinder of the beam, feed holder. 
-Carry out inspection on the carrier; diesel engine (Deutz BF4l914), hydraulic drilling system, powertrain, greasing system, brake system, water & air system, cable reel.
Stationary Air Compressor (Atlas Copco GA90 & GA160)
Do a walk around inspection and check the following components; air filter for clogged and damaged filter housing, fan for damaged fan blade, safety valve for proper functionality, air cooler for leaks and damaged fins, air receiver for leaks and damages, oil cooler for leaks and damaged, check valve for proper functionality, oil drain plug, air receiver for corrosion and proper functionality, oil drain plug, oil cooler for leaks, compressor element for damaged gears, drive motor for loose connection of electric cable, unloader for proper functionality and damages, minimum pressure valve for proper functionality, loading solenoid valve, proper connection and functionality.
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
-Daily inspection: check reading on display, check that condensate is discharging during loading.
-500 Hours service; operate safety valve (SV), remove, dismantle and clean float valve of moisture trap (moisture trap), clean compressor, check for possible leaks, check coolers (air cooler & oil cooler); clean if necessary, remove air filters (AF) and inspect.
-2000 hours service: for ga/ga w 13 bar and 200 psi, yearly 2000 4.3/4.4/4.7 8 when atlas Copco Roto-Injectfluid is used, change oil.
Replace oil filters, carry out a led/display test, have all flexibles inspected, replace air filters, have safety valves tested, have the compressor inspected by an Atlas Copco
service, representative, have operation of sensors, electrical Interlocking and components, tested by an electrician, check restrictor (RF2) and also restrictor upstream of oil stop valve, (vs) for cleanness.
-4000 Hour Service: For GA/GA W 7.5/10 bar and 100/125/150 psi, 4000 4.3/4.4/4.7 8 when Atlas Copco Roto-Injectfluid is used, change oil.
Faults & Diagnostic associated with GA90 & GA160 remedies:
Unit is shut-down;
-This is an indication that either the outlet temperature is too high or that the motor overload relay has tripped. consult the "user manual for Elektronikon regulator" to remedy the trouble and to reset the message.
Condensate is not discharged from moisture trap during loading;
-Discharge pipe clogged
-Check and correct as necessary
-Float valve malfunctioning
-Remove float valve assembly, clean and check
Compressor air delivery or pressure below normal;
-Air consumption exceeds air delivery of compressor
-Check equipment connected
-Choked air filters
-Replace filters
-Leaks in control air flexibles
-Replace flexibles
-Air leakages
-Check and correct
Element outlet or delivery air temperature above
Normal;
-On GA, insufficient cooling air or cooling air temperature too high.
-Check for cooling air restriction. improve ventilation of compressor room. avoid recirculation of cooling air.
On GA W, cooling water temperature too high or flow too low.
-ncrease water flow
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role
-Resemin Equipment (underground drill rigs):
RAPTOR 55XP & BOLTER 88
-Atlas Copco Stationary Compressor:
GA90 & GA160
-Atlas Copco (underground drill rig):
BOOMER S1D, S7D, 281 & 282
-Trident SA (underground locomotive):
20 TON COMBINATION ''BIG MAMA'' LOCO
Name of employer
AVIC International Shenzhen Company Ltd
Job title
Heavy equipment Mechanic
City employed at
Chingola
Province / state / territory
Copperbelt
Country
Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project
Workshop
Section employed in
Truck/Contruction Section
Start date
1 May 2018
End date
31 August 2018
Employment Type
Contractor
Job duties performed in this role
-Conduct safety and planning meeting as company's
policy.
-Inspect all trucks and construction equipment before
departure from the workshop.
-Prepare a requisition for a needed component to the
store-personnel.
-Do the house -keeping during & after work
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role
-Steyr Trucks(Chinese Model):
260,290,360
-Shac-Man Trucks(Chinese Model):
260,290,335,360
-Bomag Equipment:
BMF 2500m(paver), BW151A-50(Compactor)
-Sany Equipment
STG 170(Motor Grader)
Name of employer
Timaja Enterprises Limited
Job title
Hydraulic Technician
City employed at
Kitwe/Chililabombwe
Province / state / territory
Copperbelt
Country
Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project
Mopani and Lubambe Copper Mine
Section employed in
Drills Section
Start date
6 May 2016
End date
15 February 2018
Employment Type
Contractor
Job duties performed in this role
-Carry out job safety analysis before start of any task.
-Do equipment preventive maintenance such as 250, 500,1000 & 2000 do inspection and attend to breakdown on the following drill rigs; b100, b200, n300, h300, h600.
-Perform corrective repair such as worn out seal, broken parts, and wear out parts on the following hydraulic components; pump (axial piston, gear & vain), actuators (linear & rotary), valves (directional, relief, reducing & counterbalance) using hand, measuring & scan tools.
-Ensure identified work is prioritized according to the
potential risk to Health Safety Environment & equipment available.
participate & contribute to safety & improvement initiatives.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role
-Maq-Power (Uderground Diamond Core Drill):
B100, B200, N300, H300, H600.
-Metre-Eater & Kempe (Pneumatic Diamond Core Drill)

Component Repaired:
Hydraulic Pumps;
-Parker Hydraulic Pumps
PV180, PV140
-Rexroth Hydraulic Pumps
A10VSO100, A10V 0 71, A10VSO 45, A10V 0140
Hydraulic Motors;
 Rexroth Actuators(Rotary)
A10VSO18DFR, AA2FM45, A6VM80HD1
-Rexroth Actuators (linear)
CDT3ME5
-Parker & Rexroth Hydraulic Valves:
Directional, pressure relief, pressure reducing, counter-balance
-Water-Pump BWF-25-/9, Water-Swivel, Back-end.

Apprenticeships

Did you undergo an apprenticeship?
Yes
Apprenticeship title
Haeavy Equipment Mechanic Intern
Name of employer / provider
Konkola Copper Mine Plc
Type of employer / provider
Mining
Country
Zambia
Date Apprenticeship Started
1 February 2016
Date apprenticeship completed
2 May 2016
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.
I gained experience on how to do preventive ,corrective maintenance

Education & Qualifications

Qualification Level
Advanced Trade Certificate
Course Name (for example Heavy Plant Mechanics)
Heavy equipment Repair
Name of education provider
Mufulira Technical Training Institute
Country
Zambia
Start date
7 January 2013
End date
27 November 2015
Course completed & qualification issued
Yes
Description
(1) Motor Vehicle Technology
(2) Engineering Mathematics
(3) Engineering Science
(4) Management and Organization
(5) Communication Skills
(6) Workshop Process and Practice
(7) Engineering Drawing
(8) Workshop Process and Theory
(10) Workshop Practice

Training

Name of training
Caterpillar Electronic Technician
Start date
16 December 2024
Completion date
16 December 2024
Attendance certificate issued
Yes
Certification issued
Yes
Name of training provider
Mine Maintenance Training Solution
Country of training
Zambia
City of training
Solwezi
Name of training
Caterpillar Service Information System
Start date
15 December 2024
Completion date
15 December 2024
Attendance certificate issued
Yes
Certification issued
Yes
Name of training provider
Mine Maintenance Training Solution
Country of training
Zambia
City of training
Solwezi

Industrial Attachments

Industrial attachment / On The Job Training (OJT) details
Position: Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Intern)
Company: Konkola Copper Mines plc
Date: February 2016-May 2016 (4Months)

Equipment worked on:
-Caterpillar Track Type Tractor:
Cat D10T
-Loader:
Cat 992K, Cat 966H
-Excavator:
Cat 6015 and 6030
-komatsu motor Grader;
GD825A-2
-Hitachi Excavator;
EX2500
-Atlas Copco Drill Rigs (surface drill rig):
Roc L8

Responsibilities:
-Conduct a risk assessment before start of a task.
according to KCM 10 cardinal rules.
-Perform preventive maintenance service of ancillary mining equipment.
-Planning, scheduling & executing repairs.
-Conduct housekeeping before, during & after work.
-Do workshop inspection by checking the condition of all safety equipment: first-aid canister, fire extinguisher, eye-wash.
Start date
1 February 2016
Completion date
2 May 2018

Occupational Registration

Title
Registered Technician
Organisation
The Engineering Registration of Zambia
Country
Zambia
Date registered
11 August 2019

Professional Memberships

Name of professional association
Engineering Institute of Zambia
Title
Full Technician
Date joined
30 April 2019

Awards

Name of Award
Award in best employee
Date Award Issued
30 September 2024
Description of Award
In a group of more than 50 Mechanics I was recognized & Awarded Best Employee of the Third (3) Quarter of 2024, at Kansanshi Mine PLC site the subside of First Quantum Minerals Limited, Department of Mine Mobile Maintenance - Ancillary Section, for exceptional performance.

Photos of my work

On this particular day, I and my fellow mechanic we were doing the undercarriage repair of Komatsu bulldozer D475A-8R.[[BR]]-Firstly, we conducted lock out procedure of the Equipment and placed the personal danger and out of service tag, and conducted job safety analysis (JSA)[[BR]]-Prepared the hand and power tools, press fit and made sure we have proper PPE.[[BR]]-Jack up the machine and put the stand from the right side, where we are about to remove the side frame. [[BR]]-Disconnect the track chain and removed the side frame from machine.[[BR]]-Turn the side frame upside-down and replaced worn out track roller, track guide, minor bogie, track pad, broken bolts, k-bogie pins, sprocket segment and the idler. [[BR]]-Turn the side frame upside-down, fitted back to the machine and fitted a knew track chain.

Areas of Expertise

If you have expert knowledge in a particular area please state the area of your expertise.
Engine diagnostics
Expertise details
Equipment: Komatsu Diesel Engine (SAA6D140E-2, SA6D170E-3 & SA12V140E-3)
Fault: Engine loss of power.
Cause:
(1) Insufficient intake of air, check for clogged air cleaner element by check the dust indicator gauge & replace the air cleaner element.
(2) Air leakage from air intake piping, check possible damage to air intake pipe.
(3) Insufficient supply of fuel, possible check for clogged fuel filter & conduct a fuel pressure test.
(4) leaking fuel pipe, check for the tresses of leaked fuel or smell.
(5) Contaminant in fuel system, check for foreign material through the fuel water separator element.
(6) Defective turbo charger, check for charge pressure sensor loose harness & charge pressure using a scan tool Komatsu Intelligence Machine Control (IMC).
(7) Engine temperature high, check for the level of coolant into the radiator, leaked coolant, clogged radiator core, loose harness of engine temperature sensor.
If you have expert knowledge in a particular area please state the area of your expertise.
Transmission Diagnostic
Expertise details
Equipment: Komatsu Bulldozer D375A-6R
Fault: Machine can’t travel at any gear speed.
Possible cause;
(1) Insufficient powertrain oil (AC30), check the level of powertrain oil & leaks, refill.
(2) Clogged powertrain breather, a clogged powertrain breather cause pressure in the transmission to rise hence oil trapped in the galleries causing the sensor to led insufficient powertrain oil.
(3) Defective powertrain pump, conduct a powertrain pump test to check the pressure.
(4) Incorrect set pressure of transmission main relief valve, directly check that the spring length and the number of shims are normal
and also that the spool moves smoothly.
(5) Defective operation of transmission valve (ECMV), carry out pressure test on each of the gears to verify the standard pressure.
(6) Defective operation of brakes, check possible damage to park brake links & park brake pressure.
If you have expert knowledge in a particular area please state the area of your expertise.
Hydraulic Diagnostic
Expertise details
Equipment: Komatsu D375A-6R
Fault: Excessive hydraulic drift of blade lift cylinder;
Possible cause:
(1) Defective seal of blade lift cylinder, check possible excessive temperature high of a blade lift cylinder.
(2) Defective quick drop valve, check possible leak from the fitting.
(3) Defective sealed blade lift control valve(spool) , check possible leaks from the seal at the control valve on the spool of blade lift cylinder.

Languages Spoken

Languages
English

NAATI Certification

Are you a NAATI Certified Translator?
No

Drivers License

Level: Full

Class: Light truck

Type: Manual

Country of issue: Zambia

First obtained: 30 January 2026

Expiry date: 30 January 2030

Convicted of driving offences: No

Hobbies

(1) Watch football
(2) Physical activity
(3) Singing

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: 23 June 2025

Health and Medical Declaration for Visa Applications

Height: 1.68 cm

Weight: 68.2 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

New Zealand Visa History

Currently hold 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) Yes

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