Tamuka Guzha

I'm a self-motivated and reliable technician looking for an opportunity for career growth within my field of expertise and adding value within an organisation.

01/2019 - Present Diesel Plant Fitter

Technical Drilling & Blasting Co. LLC

Working on the following machanical equipment / drill rigs

Atlas Copco D50, Atlas Copco T35 and T40, Sandvik Ranger DX 700 and DX 800, Everdigm ECD

35E and ECD 45E

Duties

Performing routine and non‑routine mechanical maintenance activities, servicing, breakdown work and problem analysis to meet both daily and long term safety and machine reliability needs.

Undertaking minor project work to improve equipment efciency, performance and safety.

Reviewing work procedures, planned maintenance and provide feedback to ensure the maintenance system remains current and relevant.

Responding to after hours service as required.

Assisting in the development of work plans to effectively complete assigned jobs including tools, equipment and spare parts.

Identifying, initiate and implement equipment improvement opportunities.

Utilising the computer based maintenance system to record work history and spares used.

Complying with all safety procedures and house keeping standards.

Performing engine rebuilds CAT C7

Disassembling and assembling of compressors on drill rigs

Disassembling and assembling of drifters (COP 1840, HL700, EHD210RP)

12/2016 - 11/2018 Diesel Plant Fitter

Trojan Mine - Tool Man

Worked underground on the following equipment EJC 417 Dump Truck, Femel Dump Truck and

Toro 301 LHD

Duties

Determining all plant and machinery condition by conducting inspections and using provided check list and diagnostic test, identifying worn and damaged components.

Correcting all plant equipment and machinery defciencies by removing, repairing and adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies,

sub‑assemblies, components, parts or systems such as power drive trains, basic electrical components, fuel emissions, brake, steering, hydraulics, making adjustments and alignments included bearing preloading, gear tooth pattern contact, valve mechanism, control linkages,

clutch and traction units.

Verify all plant and machinery performance by contacting test drives and adjusting controls and systems as necessary.

Keeping equipment in optimal work conditions by following operating instructions,

troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.

Recording all repairs service and all work done on the plant, spares and lubricants used for maintenance on the equipment and plant

Keeping supplies and lubricants ready by making an inventory of stock, placing orders for stock.

Complying with safety requirements by testing engines for safety and emission control standards.

Housekeeping and bay maintenance.

Responsible for enforcing health, safety and environmental policies and ensuring life saving rules such as isolation and lockout, working on heights, working in confned spaces are with done safely with the help of relevant permits, hazard identifcation and risk assessment (HIRA).

09/2015 - 02/2016 Diesel Plant Fitting Training / Apprenticeship

R&S Diesel Pro

Worked under the supervision of a qualifed diesel plant ftter/technician exclusively on the following engines (Deutz ‑ F3L912, BF4M1011, BF4L2011, BF4M2012), (Benz 906, 926), (Detroit

Series 60) and the duties carried out were as follows

Component identifcation and cleaning components

Using precision measurement tools such plastic gauge, telescopic gauge, dail test indicator

(DTI), microscrew gauge, vanier calliper and fller gauges. to measure clearances, bore diameter, end foat, blacklash of timing gears

Measuring crankshaft end foat

Measure bore diameters

Measuring oil clearances between cam shaft and cam journals

Measuring tappet clearances

Rebuilding engines

Testing engine performance against with use of a dynamometer

Using software based programs to test parameters as specifed by the manufacturer (OEM)

Pop testing injectors

09/2014 - 09/2016 Diesel Plant Fitting Training / Apprenticeship

Sandvik Mining and Construction Company of Zimbabwe

Worked on the following equipment and components (Dump Truck TH230, Front end loader

LH209, Drill Rig DD210) and conducted feld services under the supervision of a skilled artesian/

technician to carry out the following duties

Conducting planned task observations (PTO)

Carrying out preventive, scheduled and condition based plant maintenance procedures.

Assembling of axles.

Brakes and fnal drive overhauls.

Assembling of hydraulic control valves, hydraulic motors (swing, track, fan, wheel motors) and hydraulic pumps (fxed and variable displacement) pumps.

Hydraulic system troubleshooting with the aid of hydraulic schematics.

Installation of track chains and maintenance of undercarriage.

Rebuilding equipment/machinery

Disassembling and assembling of differentials (limited slip differential, posi torque differential)

Disassembling and assembling of torque converters

Disassembling and assembling of drifters (hydraster/HL 200, HLX5, HL300, Rotary head)

Disassembling of dump truck TH230

Disassembling of drill rig DD210

08/2012 - 09/2014 Diesel Plant Fitting Technician Training / Apprenticeship

Dunstan Transport

Worked under the supervision of a qualifed skilled diesel plant ftter/technician working on the following equipment (Caterpillar front end loaders 920, 930, 928F, 950D) (Caterpillar graders

120G, 140G), (Caterpillar bull dozers D8R, D8L), (Hyundai front end loader HL770), (Hyundai excavators ROBEX 210, 320) and the duties carried out were as follows

Overhauling engines, transmissions, hydraulic components, installation of track chains and overhauling the undercarriage.

Diagnosis of machinery, fault fnding and correction of fault.

Cleaning of equipment and equipment components.

Basic care of equipment.

Daily prechecks of machinery before the shift.

Brakes overhauling.

Cutting of bolts using gas welding.

National Certificate of Diesel Plant Fitting

Class one journey man card