Thomas Chikomo

A Certified Automotive Electrician and Automotive Air-Conditioning technician with over 12 years' experience working in both open and underground heavy duty mining equipment, Trucks, buses and light vehicles, folk lifts and mobile cranes. Skilled in using diagnostic tools, ECU, and control modules programming, and calibration, electrical fault findings, Automatic Transmissions, Electrical brakes, Hydraulic systems, diesel engines, repairing electrical harness and installations, Automotive Air-conditioning equipment. Proven expertise to identify and resolve electrical faults, reducing vehicle downtime by 30%.

Known for training and mentoring junior technicians, ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry best practices. Able to work independently on site or in the workshop, reliable, safety-focused, and committed to keep the machines running efficiently.

Automotive Electrician at BILA MINING (PVT) LTD. (2023-10 – Present)

• Carry out Preventative Maintenance of Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi Heavy duty mining equipment on both underground and open pit
• Performing routine maintenance checks on Hydraulic, Pneumatic, mechanical, electrical and electronic systems including Automatic Transmissions, ensuring optimal performance
• Diagnose and troubleshooting electrical, and mechanical faults including Automatic transmissions, Pneumatic and hydraulics using Diagnostic tools and techniques
• Read and interpret diagnostic results using Diagnostic tools (Cat ET, Jaltest, Oscilloscope) to monitor and assess the machine's performance, and identify potential issues, major problems, reducing downtime
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams, Faulty Can bus wiring (high and low) repairs
• Programming and Calibration of ECU and Control modules including Automatic Transmissions ensuring optimum system functionality using manufacture's manual specifications
• Perform maintenance and warranty repairs on mining Equipment ensuring it comply with the manufacture's specification
• Installations and Repairs of Accessories following manufacture's manual's specification
• Repairs and Installations of Automotive Air-Conditioning Systems including Heating Systems on Heavy Duty Mining Equipment ensuring it comply with safety regulations and operational standards
• Servicing and maintenance of Automotive Air-condition systems (Evaporators, condensers) including Heating systems ensuring it comply with safety regulations and operational standards
• Servicing the Engines, Transmissions, and hydraulics, Pneumatic and brake systems
• Responding to Urgent Equipment Breakdowns on-site, identifying the root cause of the breakdown and implementing timely solutions including Air-conditioning systems and Automatic transmission
• Serving and repairing of electrical, mechanical components, electrical loom harnesses in the workshop and Automotive Air-condition components for future use such as starters, alternators, transmission
• On-site repairs and replacements of wiring harnesses, Starters, Alternators, Transmission solenoids, Electronic Control Modules/Units ECU's including Automatic Transmission range/ gear selectors
• Working closely with the mining operations team to minimize downtime and restore equipment functionality quickly
• Accurate record-keeping of maintenance and repair work, including using relevant maintenance management software
• Training and mentoring junior technicians, providing hands-on guidance and promoting best practices for efficient diagnosis
• Adhering to all mine site safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ensuring that all work is performed according to established safety standards and procedures
• Identifying and Addressing potential safety hazards related to electrical and mechanical systems

Automotive Electrician at Ran Mining (2018-10 – 2023-08)

• Using Diagnostic tools to Diagnose and repair electrical systems in construction and mining equipment ensuring reliable performance
• Installed and Maintenance of Automotive Air-condition systems on construction and mining equipment
• Programmed and Calibrated electronic control modules/unit ECM's for optimum engine and systems performance
• Repairing and installations of wiring harness, optimizing electrical connections for reliable performance in construction and mining equipment
• Conducting preventative maintenance, inspecting electrical and mechanical systems and control modules ensuring they comply with manufacture's specifications (OEM)
• Maintained accurate record of diagnosis and maintenance activities, ensuring traceability and accountability
• Managed inventory of Electrical components, ensuring availability for efficient repairs and maintenance
• Participated in continuous training and professional development, staying updated with the industry advancement

Automotive Electrician at Gorbet Civils & Plant Hire (2015-01 – 2018-07)

• Using diagnostic tools to diagnose and repair electrical systems in construction and mining equipment ensuring reliable permanence
• Installation and maintenance of Automotive Air-Conditioning systems on Trucks, Buses, Construction and Mining Equipment
• Programmed and Calibration of Automotive control modules, ECMs for optimum engines and other systems performance
• Repairing of Harnesses and installation of New Harnesses, optimizing electrical connections for reliable performance
• Inspecting Electrical and Mechanical systems ensuring they comply with manufacturer's specifications (OEM)
• Conducting Preventing Maintenance
• Maintenance accurate record of Diagnosis and maintenance activities, ensuring traceable and accountability

Assistant Automotive Electrician (Internship) at Agrifoods (2007-01 – 2007-11)

• Assisted senior Automotive Electricians in diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on heavy vehicle
• Conduct basic maintenance on batteries, alternators, starter motors, ensuring reliable vehicle operation
• Perform routine inspection of wiring harness, Electrical components and identify potential faulty
• Supported the installation of new electrical systems and accessories under supervision
• Maintained a clean and organized workshop adhering to workshop safety and environmental best practices

– Chikwidibire High School (2002)

– Speciss Technical College (2006)

– Masasa Vocational Training Centre (2013)