Artisan Mechanical fitter at Mopani Copper Mines (2023-04 – Present)
I am part of crushing conveyors section at Mopani Copper Mines Plc as an artisan Fitter. Focusing on maintaining, installing and repairing vital process equipment. My role key is to ensure, the plant operates efficiently, reliable and safety aligning with Mopan Copper Mines Plc.
- Conduct all maintenance activities following Mopani Copper Mines safety Protocols, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment. Work order management and execution efficiency to minimize operational downtime.
- Expertly handle installation, servicing and maintenance of key process machinery including Conveyor belts, crushers, hydrocone crushers, Symon Crusher, screens, vibrator screen motors, vibrator fitter motors, pumps and Centrifugal Pumps.
- Preform scheduled mechanical inspections and preventive maintenance routines, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to predictive maintenance schedules.
- Utilize advanced diagnosis techniques including proactive and predictive maintenance strategies, to identify and troubleshoot mechanical faults. Provide technical feedback for timely resolutions and operational improvements.
- Lead rapid- response efforts to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages, coordinating with maintenance teams to restore equipment functionality and mitigate production losses.
- Work closely with cross- functional teams with the process plant to ensure seamless alignment between maintenance activities and production targets.
- Demonstrate expertise in operating various hand and power tools essential for maintenance tasks while working under physical demanding conditions, including confined spaces and elevated heights.
Artisan Mechanical Fitter at NFCA Mines Plc (2009-10 – 2012-12)
I was an Artisan Fitter at NFCA, working across various sections including workshops and mining. My focus was on maintaining, installing and repairing vital process equipment. My role key is to ensure, the plant operates efficiently, reliable and safety aligning with NFCA.
- Conduct all maintenance activities in alignment with NFCA safety standards, prioritizing risk assessments and safety checks. Confirm that every task ha an accompanying work under and is completed efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Specialized in the installation service and maintenance of key process machinery including but not limited to pumps, centrifugal pumps, Warman pumps, multi- stage pumps, slurry pumps and over heardcrane.
- Mechanical Maintenance on process plant machinery, documenting findings and adhering to preventive maintenance schedule.
- Utilize diagnostic techniques proactive and predictive maintenance approaches to identify and troubleshoot mechanical faults. Report defects and provide feedback to directly supervisors for timely resolution.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages, collaborating with maintenance team to restore equipment functionality and minimize production losses. Coordination and communication: work in close coordination with departmental members and cross-functional teams within the process plant to ensure maintenance tasks align with production goals.
- Proficient in the safe handling and operation of various hand and power tools necessary for maintenance activities. Capable of working for extended period at elevated heights and writhing confine spaces while maintaining safety.
Artisan Mechanical Fitter at Mopani Copper Mines (2013-01 – 2015-12)
I was an Artisan Fitter at Mopani Copper Mines, working across various sections including workshops and mining. My focus was on maintaining, installing and repairing vital process equipment. My role key is to ensure, the plant operates efficiently, reliable and safety aligning with Mopani Copper Mines.
- Conduct all maintenance activities following Mopani Copper Mines safety Protocols, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment. Work order management and execution efficiency to minimize operational downtime.
- Expertly handle installation, servicing and maintenance of key process machinery including Conveyor belts, crushers, hydrocone crushers, Symon Crusher, screens, vibrator screen motors, vibrator fitter motors, pumps and Centrifugal Pumps.
- Preform scheduled mechanical inspections and preventive maintenance routines, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to predictive maintenance schedules.
- Utilize advanced diagnosis techniques including proactive and predictive maintenance strategies, to identify and troubleshoot mechanical faults. Provide technical feedback for timely resolutions and operational improvements.
- Lead rapid- response efforts to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages, coordinating with maintenance teams to restore equipment functionality and mitigate production losses.
- Work closely with cross- functional teams with the process plant to ensure seamless alignment between maintenance activities and production targets.
- Demonstrate expertise in operating various hand and power tools essential for maintenance tasks while working under physical demanding conditions, including confined spaces and elevated heights.
Artisan Mechanical Fitter at Mabiza (Munali Nickel Mine) (2016-01 – 2023-03)
I was an Artisan Fitter at Mabiza (Munali Nickel Mines), working across various sections including workshops and mining. My focus was on maintaining, installing and repairing vital process equipment. My role key is to ensure, the plant operates efficiently, reliable and safety aligning with Mopani Munali Nickel Mines.
- Conduct all maintenance activities in alignment with Munali Nickel Mines safety standards, prioritizing risk assessments and safety checks. Confirm that every task ha an accompanying work under and is completed efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Specialized in the installation service and maintenance of key process machinery including Conveyor belts, Crushers, mills, centrifugal pumps, Warman pumps, multi- stage pumps, slurry pumps and over heardcrane.
- Mechanical Maintenance on process plant machinery, documenting findings and adhering to preventive maintenance schedule.
- Utilize diagnostic techniques proactive and predictive maintenance approaches to identify and troubleshoot mechanical faults. Report defects and provide feedback to directly supervisors for timely resolution.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages, collaborating with maintenance team to restore equipment functionality and minimize production losses. Coordination and communication: work in close coordination with departmental members and cross-functional teams within the process plant to ensure maintenance tasks align with production goals.
- Proficient in the safe handling and operation of various hand and power tools necessary for maintenance activities. Capable of working for extended period at elevated heights and writhing confine spaces while maintaining safety.
