Felix Muza
Westport
Summary
Seasoned Diesel mechanic with strong expertise in heavy diesel equipment maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance as well as project management skills. Known for team collaboration and adaptability. Focused on delivering consistent, high-quality results in dynamic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Bathurst Group
04.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by quickly diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and repairs on heavy diesel machinery.
- Streamlined workflow in the repair shop, maintaining a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient repairs.
- Rebuilt components including engines, transmissions or braking systems when required instead of replacing with new parts, reducing costs for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of all completed repairs, ensuring proper documentation for future reference or warranty claims.
- Troubleshot electrical systems using diagnostic tools such as multimeters.
- Optimized engine performance with thorough inspections, adjustments, and part replacements as needed.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing unexpected breakdowns and prolonging the lifespan of equipment.
- Improved fuel efficiency for fleet vehicles through regular engine tune-ups and optimizations.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Maintained accurate service records to facilitate timely preventive maintenance, increasing the lifespan of equipment.
- Minimized environmental impact by properly disposing of hazardous materials and promoting the use of eco-friendly products when appropriate.
- Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities to use refurbished or rebuilt parts without compromising quality or performance.
- Contributed to the overall success of the repair shop by consistently maintaining a clean, organized workspace, and participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Assisted colleagues in troubleshooting challenging mechanical issues, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged skill sharing and professional growth.
- Diagnosing of hydraulic systems and component replacements
Maintenance Technician
MMM Holdings
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Harmony Gold Mine
07.2012 - 02.2023
- Maintenance, Repairs of all relevant equipment, infrastructure and engineering functions of all trackless machines during night shift
- Creating a health and safety environment
- Enforcing compliance in terms of health and safety
- Identifying, eliminating, control and minimising work related hazards
- Ensuring and enforcing standards and procedures
- Leading, managing, motivating and encouraging team spirit
- Coached and mentored some new artisan and learners within my team
- Ensuring good housekeeping
- Ensuring quality maintenance and repairs on machines
- Putting up strategies in ways of reducing machine down time
- Strategically planning jobs
- Identifying the strength and weaknesses of technicians
Pitstop & Breakdown Diesel Mech [Underground]
Phalaborwa mining company (RIO TINTO)
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: Sandvik Mining & Construction
- Repair & Maintenance of scoops
- Overhauling of Hydraulic components
- Repair & maintenance of Drive Train
- Fault Diagnosis on Machine
- Repair & Maintenance of undercarriage
- Removal and replacement of major components(boom & bucket cylinders, steering cylinders, Buckets, transmissions)
- Major and Minor engine servicing and maintaining
- Repairing & troubleshooting of hydraulic systems
- Pit stop maintenance
- Sandvik Mining & Construction
Diesel Mechanic, Field services, Site Supervisor
Richards Rentals South Africa
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Planning maintenance schedules on preventative plant maintenance (PPM)
- Troubleshooting & diagnosing machine faults and repairing faults
- Trouble shooting electrical faults and rectifying them
- Repair on hydraulic components to include –telescopic booms & cylinders, suspension lifting cylinders, control valve groups, pressure valves, pipes, pumps and motors
- Overhauling and repairs to drive lines, gearboxes, transmissions & brake assemblies
- Carrying out machine repairs on site and also field service work
- In charge of the day to day running of the site workshop to ensure a safe and health working area with less hazards and fruitful results
Artisan Diesel Plant Fitter
ZISCOSTEEL ZIMBABWE
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Maintenance of mining machinery and general machine maintenance
- Attending to breakdowns and standby duties rectifying problems in the minimum possible time
- Servicing machines (PPM) and completing of job cards
- Done overhauls on engines, transmissions, axles, and hydraulic components, and brake assemblies
- Work on basic auto electrical repairs and diagnostics
- Work on machine rebuilds, centre pins, articulation hinges, H-Frames and machine body work repairs
- Worked on hydraulic and pneumatic brake systems
- Adjusting and replacing excavator tracks, removing and replacing of machine buckets
Apprentice Diesel Plant Fitter
01.2004 - 01.2007
Education
National Diploma Level One (ND1) - Automotive Engineering
Kwekwe Polytechnic
11.2005
COMSOC 1, 2 & 3 -
SKILLFULL TRAINING
B-TECH Project Management -
CUT
01.2017
LH514 -
SANDVIK MACHINES
04.2014
Occupational Health and Safety activities -
Mining Qualifications Authority
01.2014
Basic Electro-Hydraulics -
SANDVIK MACHINES
06.2013
Diesel Mechanic - NQF 4(Apprenticeship trained)
SAQA
01.2007
National Certificate - Diesel Plant Fitting
Harare Polytechnic
04.2003
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hydraulic systems diagnosis and repair
- Battery and charging system
- Fuel system troubleshooting
- Suspension systems and steering
- Vehicle inspection and Quality control procedures
- Heavy equipment repair and Drive train repair
- Engine diagnostics and repair
- Parts ordering
- Electrical systems
- Time management
- Root-cause analysis and Problem-solving
- Pneumatic systems and brake systems
- Staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- Preventive Maintenance
Occupational History
- Harmony Gold Mine, 07/2012 – current, Maintenance Technician, Nightshift Engineering Foreman, 07/2018 – 12/2019, Drill rig workshop foreman, 01/2020 – 06/2021, LHD & Dump truck workshop foreman, 07/2021 – current, Maintenance, Repairs of all relevant equipment, infrastructure and engineering functions of all trackless machines during night shift.
- Phalaborwa mining company (RIO TINTO), 07/2011 – 06/2012, Pitstop & Breakdown Diesel Mech [Underground], Repair & Maintenance of scoops, Overhauling of Hydraulic components, Repair & maintenance of Drive Train, Fault Diagnosis on Machine, Repair & Maintenance of undercarriage, Removal and replacement of major components (boom & bucket cylinders, steering cylinders, Buckets, transmissions), Major and Minor engine servicing and maintaining, Repairing & troubleshooting of hydraulic systems, Pit stop maintenance
- Richards Rentals South Africa, Evras Highveld Vanadium and Steel, Mapochs Mine, South Africa, 05/2009 – 06/2011, Diesel Mechanic, Field services / Site Supervisor, Planning maintenance schedules on preventative plant maintenance (PPM), Troubleshooting & diagnosing machine faults and repairing faults, Trouble shooting electrical faults and rectifying them, Repair on hydraulic components to include – telescopic booms & cylinders, suspension lifting cylinders, control valve groups, pressure valves, pipes, pumps and motors, Overhauling and repairs to drive lines, gearboxes, transmissions & brake assemblies, Carrying out machine repairs on site and also field service work, In charge of the day to day running of the site workshop to ensure a safe and health working area with less hazards and fruitful results
- ZISCOSTEEL ZIMBABWE, 2007 – 2009, Artisan Diesel Plant Fitter
- ZISCOSTEEL ZIMBABWE, 2004 – 2007, Apprentice Diesel Plant Fitter
Languages
English
Shona
Machines Worked On
- Dump trucks: Caterpillar D25D, 777, 773B; Bell B25D, B30D, B40D; Komatsu EX325; Atlas Copco Wagner MT 430, 436
- Front End Loaders: Caterpillar 950H, 950F, 914G, 966F & G; Bell 2206/8l, 2208l; Liebherr
- Load Haul Dump [LHD]: CAT Elphinestone R1700G, R1500G; Sandvik EJC115, 777, GHH4.4; Sandvik LH514, 1400, 1250, 410, 400, 208
- Excavators: Cat 330C, 320C; Sanny 310C; Komatsu PC200, PC1250; Hitachi 870
- Dozers: Cat D10N & D11R; Komatsu 275
- TLB: Cat 625C, 428C; Volvo BL61, 71, 71 plus
- Drill Rigs: Sandvik DD420, DD421, DD320, DD211, DS310, DS210 & 211; Atlas Boltec 235 & Boomer 282
- Massive Drill rigs: Sandvik DD210L, DD320, DD421; Sandvik Solo DL421
- Utility vehicles: Fermel mediator mk4; Fermel flat beds; Fermel jeep
- Heavy Vehicles and Tipper trucks: Scania, International Trucks, Hino, Benz, Tata, DAF, Powerstar, Iveco, Isuzu, Nissan UD, Fuso, Astra, Western Star
Contact Email
felixmuza05@gmail.com
Skype Username
captainfila1
Personal Information
- Profession: Diesel Plant fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- ID Number: 8511056578188
- Date of Birth: 11/05/85
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: Code 14
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Bathurst Group
04.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
MMM Holdings
04.2023 - 03.2024
Maintenance Technician
Harmony Gold Mine
07.2012 - 02.2023
Pitstop & Breakdown Diesel Mech [Underground]
Phalaborwa mining company (RIO TINTO)
07.2011 - 06.2012
Diesel Mechanic, Field services, Site Supervisor
Richards Rentals South Africa
05.2009 - 06.2011
Artisan Diesel Plant Fitter
ZISCOSTEEL ZIMBABWE
01.2007 - 01.2009
Apprentice Diesel Plant Fitter
01.2004 - 01.2007
COMSOC 1, 2 & 3 -
SKILLFULL TRAINING
B-TECH Project Management -
CUT
LH514 -
SANDVIK MACHINES
Occupational Health and Safety activities -
Mining Qualifications Authority
Basic Electro-Hydraulics -
SANDVIK MACHINES
Diesel Mechanic - NQF 4(Apprenticeship trained)
SAQA
National Certificate - Diesel Plant Fitting
Harare Polytechnic
National Diploma Level One (ND1) - Automotive Engineering
Kwekwe Polytechnic
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