Charles Zana

Red Seal Certified Artisan with over 20 years of progressive experience in underground mining, structural engineering, mechanical rebuilding, and field service. Proven ability to execute complex projects under high-risk conditions, including hydrocarbon piping, heavy equipment overhauls, and trackless mobile machinery maintenance (TMM3). Strong background in incident investigations, risk assessments, and team supervision.

Recognized for quality workmanship, adherence to safety standards, and hands-on leadership in mine and plant environments.

Construction Artisan Boilermaker - ROSEBELL Recruitment and Construction - South Deep Mine

(2022-01)

• Executing underground construction and structural work, including workshops and hydrocarbon pipeline installations.
• Specialized in underground piping systems for flammable liquids, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.
• Leading field service and rebuild work for heavy mining machinery, maintaining equipment integrity and uptime.
• Key contributor to hydrocarbon safety programs and procedural compliance.

Rebuild Artisan – TMM3 Machines - Kamano Engineering and Mining - South Deep Mine

(2018-01 - 2022-12)

• Rebuilt Sandvik Rigs, Dump Trucks, and LHDs including LH514, LH208, EJC115, and Atlas Copco models.
• Provided field service and diagnostics to support production operations.
• Ensured full mechanical restoration and testing of underground trackless equipment.

Artisan / Maintenance Boilermaker - Redpath Mining - Maseve Mine

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Conducted maintenance and repairs on LHDs and Rigs.
• Implemented lockout systems and conducted site risk assessments.
• Monitored inventory and coordinated material needs across the project lifecycle.
• Led breakdown and preventive maintenance programs.

Artisan – Rebuilds & Breakdown Boilermaker - Kamano (Sandvik Contract) - South Deep & Maseve Mine

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Rebuilt multiple brands of TMM equipment (Sandvik, Atlas Copco, GHH).
• Delivered field service solutions for remote mining sites.

Trackless Artisan / Maintenance Boilermaker - Lonmin - Hossy & Saffy Shafts

(2008-01 - 2014-12)

• Managed maintenance for shaft systems, piping, hoists, conveyors, vibro feeders.
• Acted as team leader, coordinating planning and execution of repairs.
• Performed condition monitoring and implemented upgrades as needed.

Trackless Artisan – Breakdown Boilermaker - Samancor Mine

(2005-01 - 2008-12)

• Supervised breakdown maintenance of LP & XLP underground TMM equipment.
• Conducted hydraulic and electrical fault-finding and repairs.

Structural Engineering Artisan - Shabanie Mine

(1999-01 - 2004-12)

• Performed fabrication and installation of structural steel components.
• Involved in foundation work, roofing, and support trestles for malls and mining plants.

Trade Certificate - Fabrication Engineering (1996-01 - 1999-12)