Majoy Gape
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic (Red Seal Certified)
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About
Results-driven Red Seal Certified Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic with more than 12 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing underground trackless mining equipment. Experienced in preventive maintenance, mechanical diagnostics, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and basic electrical troubleshooting. Proven ability to maintain high fleet availability through effective fault-finding and planned maintenance programs.
Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, productivity, and equipment reliability in underground mining environments.
Experience
Diesel Mechanic - JAIRA CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECTS (SAMANCOR CHROME) - Rustenburg, South Africa
(2025-08)
Mining Maintenance Contractor providing maintenance services to underground mining operations.
- Service, maintain, and repair underground trackless mobile machinery to maximize fleet availability and productivity.
- Conduct advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Perform preventative inspections and maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Overhaul engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems according to OEM standards and safety requirements.
- Work closely with supervisors and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability.
- Equipment worked on: Sandvik DD210 and DD211 Drill Rigs, AARD LHD 5.5 Units, Underground Dump Trucks, Bolters and Utility Vehicles
- Team environment: Work as part of a maintenance team supporting underground mining operations.
Diesel Mechanic - XPERTZ ENGINEERING (SAMANCOR CHROME) - Rustenburg, South Africa
(2025-02 - 2025-06)
Mining Engineering and Maintenance Contractor supporting underground fleet maintenance.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on heavy underground mining equipment.
- Conducted pre- and post-repair testing to verify equipment performance and safety.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engine faults using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Implemented long-term corrective solutions to improve equipment reliability.
- Assisted with breakdown repairs and planned maintenance activities.
- Equipment worked on: Sandvik DD210 Drill Rigs, AARD LHD 5.5 Machines, Underground Haulage Equipment
- Team environment: Worked within a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - IMPALA BAFOKENG PLATINUM MINE - Rustenburg, South Africa
(2016-02 - 2025-02)
Major platinum mining operation with extensive underground mining activities.
- Performed maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on underground trackless mining equipment.
- Serviced and overhauled Sandvik drill rigs, dump trucks, cable bolters, and LHD units.
- Diagnosed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults using specialized diagnostic equipment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to improve fleet reliability and component life.
- Ensured all work complied with mine safety standards and engineering requirements.
- Equipment worked on: Sandvik DD210 and DD211 Drill Rigs, Sandvik LHDs, Underground Dump Trucks, Cable Bolters, AARD LHDs, Fermel Utility Vehicles
- Team environment: Worked as part of underground engineering and maintenance teams.
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - SANDVIK MINING - Rustenburg, South Africa
(2013-02 - 2015-08)
Global manufacturer and supplier of mining and rock excavation equipment.
- Maintained, repaired, and diagnosed Sandvik underground mining equipment.
- Conducted mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Achieved approximately 95% fleet uptime through effective maintenance practices.
- Performed scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Supported production targets by minimizing equipment downtime.
- Equipment worked on: Sandvik DD210 Drill Rigs, Sandvik DD211 Drill Rigs, LHDs 210 and 211, Underground Dump Trucks, Bolters 210 and 211
- Team environment: Worked within OEM maintenance and support teams.
Education
Trade Certificate - Heavy Equipment Mechanic - QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations), South Africa (2016 - 2016)
N3 Engineering Studies - Department of Higher Education and Training, Rustenburg, South Africa (2015 - 2015)
N2 Engineering Studies - Department of Higher Education and Training, Rustenburg, South Africa (2015 - 2015)
National Senior Certificate - Boithaopo High School, Rustenburg, South Africa (2011 - 2011)
