Joseph Kanyambi
Botany Downs,Auckland New
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Mechanic with strong ability in carrying out various maintenance tasks on machinery. Team-minded, reliable, and dedicated to supporting company and customer needs. Competent in using all applicable tools, instruments, and equipment necessary to perform repair and maintenance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diesel Generator Mechanic
Generator Rental Services
Henderson, Auckland
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on generator equipment, such as engines, alternators, fuel systems, cooling systems, and electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts in generator systems to ensure proper operation.
- Maintained records of all work performed on generator systems to ensure accurate tracking of service history.
- Inspected generators for compliance with safety regulations.
- Calibrated engine performance parameters to optimize efficiency and reduce emissions.
- Conducted routine tests on diesel-powered generators to ensure optimal performance.
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large generators.
- Engines worked includes, Cummins KTA50, KTA38, QST30, NTA855, QSK23, K19, ISX15, QSK19, QSB09 etc
- Caterpillar 3500 generator spec series, 3412E, 3408E, 3406
- Perkins 400 Series, 904 series, 1100 series, 1200 series, 1500 series, 2500 series.
- Yanmar generator spec engines, Kubota engines to suit 10KVA to 30KVA.
- Scania Industrial engine DC16 43A
Service Technician
Clark Equipment New Zealand
Manaukau City, Auckland
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Identified potential problems during routine inspections in order to prevent future breakdowns.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Carried out repairs on Atlas copco Generators, Atlas Copco Diesel powered mobile Compressors, Atlas copco Mobile lighting towers.
- Carried out and completed PDI's on Atlas Copco equipment.
- Troubleshoot faults on Diesel generator set engines, troubleshoot compressors and carry out adjustments on air end end units in accordance to OEM requirements.
- Carry out builds and repairs on OMEGA 40/20F containers handlers, carry out routine inspections on equipment attachments, replace bearings on mast.
- Carry out general maintenance and repairs on Clark and Omega material handling equipment.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Generator Rental Services
Henderson, Auckland City
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines and systems.
- Open work orders for repairs to be carried out on engines.
- Carry out repairs and accurate servicing on Cummins, Perkins, Caterpillar. Yanmar and Kubota engines.
- Carry out valve/ injector settings on cummins engines.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in fuel systems, replace failed injectors and pump assemblies.
- Carry out repairs on cooling systems, radiators, piping and water pumps.
- Carry out component resealing and replacement of failed crank seals.
- Performed generator engine troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment, Cummins Inline Tool.
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on 10KW to 2MW generators.
- Utilized speed gauges and thermometers to test equipment for overheating.
- Carry out scheduled engine Tune ups.
- Carry out repairs on cooling system, rebuild large radiator cores, fit new cores and assemble cooling pack assembly.
- Assist electricians to change failed Electrical AC Alternators.
- Carry out repairs on Lighting Towers, reseal mast cylinders and complete general servicing.
Heavy Equipment Repair Technician
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Responsibilities include carrying out of mechanical repairs on Hitachi excavators ,wheel Loaders and Bell Articulated Dump Trucks
- Carry out basic electrical troubleshooting and testing on machines to determine faults
- Troubleshoot Hydraulic systems, repair and replace failed components.
- Carry out Field Service maintenance on equipment and communicate effectively with customers about machine faults and required repairs
- Set up attachments and adjust them to suit OEM specifications
- Carry out Machine Data downloads with OEM software
- Attend to machinery breakdowns and carry out repairs within the allocated time frames
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Carry out Engine top tunes as per manufacturers requirements on applicable service intervals
- Repair, Inspect and reseal Main Hydraulic system control valves
- Inspect, disassemble, and reseal failed excavator center joints
- Inspect under-carriage systems and carry out component replacements
- Troubleshoot malfunctions on swing and travel systems
- Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment by carrying out accurate machine servicing procedures.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Barrick Gold Lumwana Copper Mine Zambia
10.2012 - 09.2018
- Carried out various maintenance repairs on the following surface mining
- Equipment models Caterpillar Bull Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Mining Haul Trucks and
- Motor Graders, and Komatsu Dump Trucks, Specific responsibilities included the following: -
- Carrying out field machine inspections and breakdown repairs
- Carrying out undercarriage maintenance on tracked machines
- Diagnosing faults and malfunctions on Cat equipment using cat ETs and
- SIS
- Inspect and repair cooling, lubrication, intake, and exhaust systems on engines
- Diagnose and replace fault turbo chargers and after coolers on equipment
- Inspecting and replacing Ground Engaging Tools as per requirement on applicable
- Machines; Motor Graders, Dozers, and Wheel Loaders
- Carried out major component change outs on machine scheduled shutdowns such as: Engines and Transmissions, Hydraulic piping and hoses, Final drives and wheel stations, Hydraulic pumps, and control valve assemblies
- Troubleshoot Hydraulic systems on machines and carry out necessary repairs and component replacements
- Replace hydraulic hoses, seals, and reseal leaking components
- Carry out servicing and maintenance checks on equipment to meet the required machine operating standards.
Drill Mechanic
First Quantum Minerals, Kansanshi Mine
, Zambia
09.2007 - 10.2012
- Carried out maintenance repairs on Mining Drilling Equipment which included the following: -
- Inspect machines to determine defects
- Replace hydraulic components and pump drive assemblies
- Clean, lubricate and carry out other routine maintenance on equipment
- Maintain and adjust hydraulic systems according to manufacturer's specifications
- Inspect and repair cooling, lubrication, intake, and exhaust systems
- Diagnose malfunctions on engines and replace faulty parts
- Repairs on mast assemblies
- Adjust, repair and replacing Drill rig mounted SULLAIR and ATLAS COPCO Compressors to meet manufacturers requirements
- Troubleshooting Feed, Percussion, Rotation and Tramming systems on Sandvik DP 1500 Pantera drills, DR560 and DRILTEC D25& 45KS
- Carried out general and daily Drill Rig inspections as per Mining standard requirement to enhance safety and quality
- Carry out machine condition monitoring and submit reports to maintenance planning department.
Education
Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate: Automotive Engineering -
Northern Technical College Zambia
08.2006
Skills
- Hydraulic Troubleshooting
- Basic Automotive Electrical
- Microsoft PC suite Knowledge
- Familiar with CAT support
- Systems ETs and SIS
- Familiar with Hitachi Maintenance Troubleshooting Software
- Reporting and documentation
- Cummins QuickServe and Inline Tool
- Screw type high pressure Compressor Familiarity
- Hydraulic Schematics Interpretation
Accomplishments
Machine Repair
- Detected machine malfunctions and problem-solved accordingly
- Repaired, maintained, and replaced parts
- Product Inspection
- Inspected products to ensure highest quality
- Documentation
- Reported unsafe conditions, equipment and documented all necessary job cards precisely and completed accurate Job reports.
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Micro Automotive Engineering Cert, MITO New Zealand - 2022
- Full Class 2 NZ Drivers License - 2021
- Licensed F,R,T,W - 2021
- BELL E Series ADT Technical Training - 2019
- Equipment Electrical 2-CablePrice Training - 2021
- Equipment Hydraulic Training - 2020
- Sandvik Pantera DP1500 Technical Training - 2012
- Engine Repair Fundamentals-CablePrice Training - 2020
- Heavy Equipment Power Train Training - 2009
- Komatsu 785-7HD Training - 2014
- EWP Training-2023
- Forklift Training-2023
- Sandvik Fire suppression System Sandvik NZ-2024
- A60H Volvo ADT Training TDX NZ-2024
Timeline
Diesel Generator Mechanic
Generator Rental Services
10.2023 - 01.2024
Service Technician
Clark Equipment New Zealand
07.2023 - 09.2023
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Generator Rental Services
06.2022 - 07.2023
Heavy Equipment Repair Technician
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd
11.2018 - 06.2022
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Barrick Gold Lumwana Copper Mine Zambia
10.2012 - 09.2018
Drill Mechanic
First Quantum Minerals, Kansanshi Mine
09.2007 - 10.2012
Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate: Automotive Engineering -
Northern Technical College Zambia
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