Melkisedek Shivute
Skilled and safety-conscious Diesel Mechanic
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About
Skilled and safety-conscious Diesel Mechanic with hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, trucks, and forklifts. Proficient in working with CAT, Komatsu, XCMG, Bell, and Bezzi equipment, Powerstar trucks, Sunward and Epiroc D65 drilling rigs, and Terex Haul Trucks. Strong background in fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and safety compliance.
Committed to ensuring efficient, reliable operations while continuously developing technical expertise in mining and industrial environments.
Experience
Diesel Mechanic Assistant - Beifang Mining Technology Services - Swakop Uranium Mine Project, Namibia
(2024-03)
Maintenance and repair of heavy mining machinery with focus on preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and safe operation.
- Maintained and repaired heavy machinery and vehicles
- Worked on CAT, Komatsu, and XCMG equipment (Excavator, Bulldozer and rigs)
- Serviced Powerstar trucks and drilling rigs (Sunward SWDE & Epiroc D65)
- Conducted inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Ensured safety compliance in mining operations.
- Worked on Drill Rigs: Epiroc D65 Flexiroc series, CAT MD6290, JK Drilling
- Worked on Haul Trucks: TEREX TA100A
- Worked on Excavators: CAT 6020B, CAT 395, XCMG XE500DK, XCMG XE470E
- Worked on Dozers & Graders: Komatsu D375A-6, CAT D9T, Komatsu WD600, XCMG GR2605
- Worked on Support Equipment: Water bowsers, diesel bowsers, portable lighting plants
Diesel Mechanic Apprentice - Walvis Bay Salt Refiners - Walvis Bay, Namibia
(2023-03 - 2023-08)
Practical exposure to petrol and diesel mechanics, gaining hands-on experience with various equipment and engines.
- Serviced forklifts, CAT, Bell, and Dezzi equipment
- Maintained mobile pump engines for optimal performance
- Assisted with fault diagnosis and repairs
- Supported routine maintenance and inspections
- Gained exposure to DEZZI and CMI engines
- Worked on Bell articulated dump trucks and backhoe loaders
- Serviced WIRTGEN harvesters
- Maintained Toyota light vehicles
Education
National Vocational Certificate Level 3 - Automotive Engineering - Diesel Mechanics - Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) (2021-09 - 2025-11)
Diesel Mechanic N1–N3 Certificates - Diesel Mechanics - Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) (2021-09 - 2025-11)
Automotive Mechanics Level 1–2 - Automotive Mechanics - Valombola Vocational Training Centre (2018-06 - 2020-06)
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate - General Education - Shaanika Nashilongo Senior Secondary School (2015-11)
