SMG-15624

Candidate Number:SMG-15624

Occupation:Diesel Motor Mechanic - ANZSCO 321212

Current Position:HD Mechanic

Nationality:Zambia

Currently Living and Working in:Zambia

Open to employment in:Australia or New Zealand

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Experience Summary

TBA

Current Role

HD Mechanic

Employment History

Name of employer
Kansanshi Mining Private Limited Company
Job title
Heavy Diesel Mechanic /Assistant Supervisor
City employed at
Solwezi
Province / state / territory
Northwestern province
Country
Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project
Kansanshi mine
Section employed in
Ancillary section
Start date
1 September 2023
End date
Currently employed in this role
Employment Type
Employee
Job duties performed in this role
under performance in component or overall Plan and review performance.
Schedule works Carried out planned preventive maintenance
Conduct daily running repairs and services
Carried out Mid and Full Life component change outs
Troubleshooting hydraulic malfunctioning. Replace components such as final drives, pumps and engines.
Troubleshooting overheating of various machine systems.
Troubleshooting and repairs rough engine running.
Replacing electronic unit injectors and calibrate trim codes Calibrating various machine systems such as transmission, payload, using Caterpillar electronic
system.
Fabricate needed parts from sheet metal Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using welding and soldering tools.
Performing daily inspection and document backlogs from inspections.
Responding and attend to field breakdowns Dismantling, inspect and repair components such as suspension cylinders Supervising and CoachingTrainees/Apprentices.
Clean, lubricate and perform preventive work on equipment.
Ordering parts Writing service reports.
Attending to field breakdowns .
Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical A/C troubleshooting and repairs.
Reviewing on and off board monitoring systems and equipment trend reports to look for under performance in component or overall equipment performance.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role
CAT wheel loader 992G, Wheel dozers 834H and 834 G. CAT Tyre handler 988G, Komatsu Tyre handler WA500, CAT motor graders 16H and 16G. Komatsu motor graders GD675A and GD 825A. Komatsu track/wheel dozers D275A, D375A, D475, WD900-3, Liebherr track dozer PR 764, Komatsu loaders WA1200, WA 900-3, WA900-8, WA600, WA500-5 and -6. Hitachi Wheel Loader LX 170E and LX 290E
Name of employer
First Quantum Minerals and Operation
Job title
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
City employed at
Solwezi
Province / state / territory
Northwestern province
Country
Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project
Kansanshi mine
Section employed in
Ancillary section
Start date
17 July 2013
End date
31 August 2023
Employment Type
Employee
Job duties performed in this role
Reviewing on and off board monitoring systems and equipment trend reports to look for under performance in component or overall equipment performance Plan and review performance.
Schedule works Carried out planned preventive maintenance.
Conduct daily running repairs and services Carried out Mid and Full Life component changeouts.
Troubleshooting hydraulic malfunctioning.
Replace components such as final drives, pumps and engines.
Troubleshooting overheating of various machine systems.
Troubleshooting and repairs rough engine running .
Replacing electronic unit injectors and calibrate trim codes.
Calibrating various machine systems such as transmission, payload, using Caterpillar electronic system.
Fabricate needed parts from sheet metal
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using welding and soldering tools Performing daily inspection and document backlogs from inspections Responding and attend to field breakdowns Dismantling, inspect and repair components such as tandems
lubricate and perform preventive work on equipment .
Ordering parts.
Writing service reports Attending to field breakdowns.
Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical A/C troubleshooting and repairs.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role
Equipment worked on include: CAT wheel loader 992G, Wheel dozers 834H and 834 G. CAT Tyre handler 988G, Komatsu Tyre handler WA500, CAT motor graders 16H and 16G. Komatsu motor graders GD675A and GD 825A CAT track type dozers D8R, D8T, D9R, D10R and D10T. Komatsu Tele handlers FH 716 and Samson tele handler 70. 10. Komatsu track/wheel dozers D275A, D375A, D475, WD900-3, Komatsu loaders WA1200, WA 900-3, WA900-8, WA 500. Hitachi Wheel Loader LX 170E and LX 290E, Compactor Bomaq BW212 u2013 40 and BW226
Name of employer
Avantech plant
Job title
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
City employed at
Lumwana
Province / state / territory
Northwestern province
Country
Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project
Lumwana mine
Section employed in
Maintenance
Start date
13 October 2009
End date
23 August 2012
Employment Type
Employee
Job duties performed in this role
Diagnose faults using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
Check equipment for performance and inspect to detect faults and malfunction.
Carried out repairs and adjust equipment or replace defective parts, components using hand and power tools.
Clean, lubricate and perform preventive work on equipment
Engine tune ups
Undercarriage repairs and rebuilds.
Attending to field breakdowns
Carried out troubleshooting on hydraulic System
Carried out fluid monitoring systems to monitor wear and contamination.
Carried out planned preventive maintenance
Conducted daily running repairs and services.
Fabricate needed parts from sheet metal Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using welding and soldering tools
Carried out components rebuilds such as engines, transmissions, torque converters, Differential units, hoist cylinders and under carriage.Carried out Mid Life and Full life component change outs.
troubleshoot and repair slow implements.
Troubleshoot overheating of various machine systems.
Carried out various pressure tests on Hydraulic systems.
Recovery of Broken-Down Machines Performed daily inspection and document backlogs from inspections.
Responded and attend to field breakdowns Dismantled, Inspected and repaired components such as Suspension Cylinders.
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role
Grove Crane RT540E and GMK 4100, Volvo Wheel Loader L120F, L220F. Volvo Excavator EC 300DL, EC330CL EC460CL and EC 700CL, Caterpillar Excavator EX 325, EX 365, EX 385. Liebherr Excavator 9350 and 9250, Hitachi Excavator 164H. Haul Road Dump Trucks such as CAT 777D, 777F, 785C Volvo A40D and Hitachi 3500. Compactor Bomaq BW212 u2013 40 and BW226 u2013 40. Worked on 0ff Load Truck and Trailers such as Freightliner, Mack, Volvo and international (Commercial trucks). and lightning plants
Name of employer
Mineral Link
Job title
Diesel Mechanic
City employed at
Chingola
Province / state / territory
Copperbelt
Country
Zambia
Office / workshop / site / project
Mining and Transportation
Section employed in
Workshop
Start date
28 February 2008
End date
24 April 2009
Employment Type
Employee
Job duties performed in this role
Performed routine preventive services Pneumatic system repairs.
Check equipment for performance and inspect to detect faults and malfunction
Carried out repairs and adjust equipment or replace defective parts, components using hand and power tools
Clean, lubricate and perform preventive work on equipment.
Carried trouble shooting on hydraulic system.
Attending to field breakdowns.
Servicing Electrical, mechanical components Rebuilding and repairing of Alternators and Starter Motors.
Engine and Transmission Installations.
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Fabricate needed parts from sheet metal.
Carried out various pressure tests on hydraulic systems
Carried out planned preventive maintenance Conduct daily running repairs and services
Carried out Mid and Full Life component change outs Replace components such as final drives, differential , pumps and engines.
Troubleshooting overheating of various machine systems
Machines/equipment/software worked on in this role
764, Komatsu loaders WA1200, WA 900-3, Hitachi Wheel Loader LX 170E and LX 290E, Volvo Wheel Loader L120F, L220F. Volvo Excavator EC 300DL, EC330CL EC460CL and EC 700CL, Caterpillar Excavator EX 325, EX 365, EX 385.
Volvo dump truck A40D 0ff Load Truck and Trailers such as Freightliner, Mack, Volvo and international (Commercial trucks).

Apprenticeships

Did you undergo an apprenticeship?
I did not complete an Apprenticeship

Education & Qualifications

Qualification Level
Diploma
Course Name (for example Heavy Plant Mechanics)
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Name of education provider
Penn foster College
Country
United States
Start date
10 January 2013
End date
12 December 2016
Course completed & qualification issued
Yes
Description
Diploma in Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Truck Maintenance
Qualification Level
Craft Certificate
Course Name (for example Heavy Plant Mechanics)
Automotive Mechanics
Name of education provider
Copper stone university
Country
Zambia
Start date
5 January 2012
End date
14 November 2013
Course completed & qualification issued
Yes
Description
Craft certificate in automotive Mechanics
Qualification Level
Trade Certificate
Course Name (for example Heavy Plant Mechanics)
Automotive Mechanics
Name of education provider
Lulamba technical education
Country
Zambia
Start date
2 January 2006
End date
20 November 2008
Course completed & qualification issued
Yes
Description
Trade test in automotive Mechanics

Training

Name of training
Komatsu level Three
Start date
31 March 2025
Completion date
3 April 2026
Attendance certificate issued
Yes
Certification issued
Yes
Name of training provider
BIA Zambia
Country of training
Zambia
City of training
Kitwe Training Center
Name of training
Caterpillar SIS and ET
Start date
2 May 2022
Completion date
6 May 2022
Attendance certificate issued
Yes
Certification issued
Yes
Name of training provider
First Quantum Minerals and Operation
Country of training
Zambia
City of training
Solwezi
Name of training
Caterpillar Technician for Africa
Start date
31 March 2020
Completion date
23 March 2020
Attendance certificate issued
Yes
Certification issued
Yes
Name of training provider
Caterpillar
Country of training
Zambia
City of training
Solwezi
Name of training
Basic Rigging and Overhead Crane Operators
Start date
3 August 2020
Completion date
10 August 2020
Attendance certificate issued
Yes
Certification issued
Yes
Name of training provider
Copperbelt Technical institute
Country of training
Zambia
City of training
Mufulira
Name of training
Contamination Control and Defect Identification
Start date
8 February 2016
Completion date
12 February 2016
Attendance certificate issued
Yes
Certification issued
Yes
Name of training provider
Mader/ First Quantum Minerals
Country of training
Zambia
City of training
Solwezi
Name of training
Accident and Incident Investigation
Start date
7 September 2015
Completion date
11 September 2015
Attendance certificate issued
Yes
Certification issued
Yes
Name of training provider
First Quantum Minerals and Operation
Country of training
Zambia
City of training
Solwezi

Industrial Attachments

Industrial attachment / On The Job Training (OJT) details
Mineral Link Transport and Constructing Company. Attachment as a Mechanic trainee.
Start date
8 August 2007
Completion date
30 November 2007

Occupational Registration

Title
Craftsperson
Organisation
Engineering institute of Zambia
Country
Zambia
Date registered
9 October 2019

Professional Memberships

Name of professional association
Engineering institute of Zambia
Title
Craftsperson
Date joined
9 October 2019

Awards

Name of Award
Best Employee
Date Award Issued
16 March 2023
Description of Award
Quarter 1 in Maintenance Ancillary section mechanical
Name of Award
Best Employee
Date Award Issued
28 October 2021
Description of Award
Quarter 3 in Dozer and Grader
Name of Award
Best Employee
Date Award Issued
15 December 2020
Description of Award
Quarter 4 in Dozer and Grader section

Achievements

Achievement Title
Rebuild
Date of Achievement
7 January 2026
Details of Achievement
Complete rebuild of Komatsu wheel loader. WA900.
Achievement Title
Rebuild
Date of Achievement
16 October 2025
Details of Achievement
Complete rebuild of Komatsu wheel loader WA500
Achievement Title
Rebuild
Date of Achievement
21 March 2025
Details of Achievement
Complete rebuild of Komatsu Grader 825A-2
Achievement Title
Rebuild
Date of Achievement
10 October 2022
Details of Achievement
Complete rebuild of caterpillar Grader 16H
Achievement Title
Rebuild
Date of Achievement
12 April 2024
Details of Achievement
Complete rebuild of Komatsu Truck Dozer D475A-5
Achievement Title
Rebuild
Date of Achievement
10 July 2024
Details of Achievement
Complete rebuild of Komatsu Truck Dozer 375A-5
Achievement Title
Rebuild
Date of Achievement
15 December 2022
Details of Achievement
Complete rebuild of Komatsu Truck Dozer 275A
Achievement Title
Rebuild
Date of Achievement
23 September 2022
Details of Achievement
Complete rebuild of Caterpillar Truck Dozer D10T

Photos of my work

Doing rebuild of Komatsu Grader GD825A-2
Attending to break down in the field, coupling snapped track chain on the Master Link due to broken Master Link bolts.

Areas of Expertise

If you have expert knowledge in a particular area please state the area of your expertise.
Mid life, Major and full Machine rebuilds
Expertise details
Professionally fully qualified and highly skilled Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi and Liebherr trained heavy duty Mechanic with more than fifteen years plus hands-on experience and extensive training in heavy equipment maintenance. I am an excellent planner who pays attention to detail.I am a conscientious person who works smart and hard. Able to meet targets and always ensuring that work is done to proper set standards and within given time frames and budget, thereby reducing costs, rework and machine down time. I am a team player, very flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others. I also have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I am keen to work safe and follow all safety rules and procedures as well as making sure that my co-workers are working safe.

Languages Spoken

Languages
English/Bemba

NAATI Certification

Are you a NAATI Certified Translator?
No

Drivers License

Level: Full

Class: Light truck

Type: Manual and Auto

Country of issue: Zambia

First obtained: 2 December 2015

Expiry date: 12 December 2030

Convicted of driving offences: No

Hobbies

Athletic, football, listening to music and reading books.

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: 12 December 2022

Health and Medical Declaration for Visa Applications

Height: 1.7 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Health & Medical Declaration

I agree and confirm that I have fully disclosed my medical and health history. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. I request the release of, and agree to make available to Skilled Migration Group and any prospective sponsoring employer, all my personal medical and health information, and any details from my doctor and any medical examination which may affect my suitability for the position applied for. I declare that I have answered all of the questions correctly and completely and supplied all information to the best of my knowledge.

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) Yes

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