Hi, I’m
TERENCE P MAZERENGANWA
Invercargill,STL
Summary
A multi skilled Diesel Plant Fitter with over 10 years' hands on experience in locomotives, heavy mobile equipment (underground and surface equipment), agriculturial equipment , heavy goods vehicles and trailers. My aim is to grow within a company where l can continue to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and contribute my skills and experience to the company. A productive team player, able to work to deadlines and targets, self-motivated, organised, and able to multitask. Experienced with supervising, developing apprentices, and disseminating knowledge and experience to others.
Hardworking professional with extensive experience servicing, troubleshooting and repairing equipment. Proficient in analyzing field incident data and reading schematic and blueprint drawings. Identifies problems and uses appropriate resources to find solutions.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
POWER FARMINGInvercargill
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provide quality customer service to existing customers to maintain a good working relationship and also provide exceptional service to new customers.
- Inspect and diagnose equipment to identify the cause of errors, problems or defects.
- Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, test operation and make adjustments as necessary.
- Maintain, repair and overhaul farm and construction machinery and vehicles, such as Tractors, Balers, mower conditioners, skid steers, telehandlers, loaders and any other equipment.
- Dismantle defective machines for repair using hand tools.
- Test and replace electrical components and wiring using test meters, soldering equipment and hand tools.
- Travel to customer site for repair of machinery if required.
- Examine and listen to equipment and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
- Record details of repair made on Repair Orders.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Performing any other duties reasonably required by the Workshop Manager.
- Sharing knowledge with other employees within the company when applicable.
- Follow, utilise and promote Company policies and procedures, core values and Work Health and Safety requirements.
DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY, Botswana
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
04.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: Orapa Letlhakome Mines, Botswana
- Diagnose, test, adjust and repair of Underground & Surface mobile equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical problems using charts, technical manuals, diagnostic equipment to reduce downtime.
- Performing scheduled maintenance on equipment and attain 100% service compliance.
- Engine overhauling and rebuilds (CAT C32 C16 C27) using ET& SIS, CUMMINS (QSK78 QSK30) using INSITE & QUICKSERVE.
- Replacing, maintaining various systems and components which include (Transmission, Differentials, brakes, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, steering systems).
- Made various adjustments, alignments, and repairs to correct any equipment.
- Examining, testing, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems using standard testing procedures and computer diagnostic equipment.
- Component rebuilds (pumps, motors, drifters, gearboxes and engines).
- Providing training to apprentices.
- Providing Periodic Maintenance on the following equipment CAT Dozer D6D D9D, CAT R1300G and H, CAT Dump Truck 789 773B, CAT 777 TRUCKS, CAT Wheel Loader 824C 834B, HHITACHI 1200/1900 Excavators, KOMATSU HD 785 -7 Rigid Dump Truck, KOMATSU Wheel loaders WA380 WA470 WA500, KOMATSU (Excavators) PC4000 PC120, KOMATSU (Graders) GD555, DEUTZ Fahr 5G Series 3 G Series, ATLAS COPCO: S1 BOOMER DRILL RIG, 281 Drill Rig ST1030 ST1040.
- Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Completing required documentation such as worksheets, timesheets, and quality documents via handwritten forms.
- Communicating effectively with vendors, supervisors.
- Exhibiting a high level of safety consciousness and a clear understanding of equipment safety.
- Providing Technical support to Apprentices and assistants.
- Orapa Letlhakome Mines, Botswana
Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology, Zimbabwe
DIESEL FITTER / DRILL RIG MECHANIC
07.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe
- Carrying out maintenance, service and repair work on Underground Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM).
- Removing installation, assembling, and disassembling machine components e.g. engine, axle transmission.
- Providing Training and Technical Support to Apprentices.
- Carrying out repairs and periodical maintenance on the following machines: SANDVIK DD210L DD211 DD422L DRILL RIGS, SANDVIK DS311 DS201 DS211 BOLTER, SANDVIK DD321 DRILL RIGS JUMBO, SANDVIK TH430 Dump Trucks, TORO 50 Dump Trucks, SANDVIK LHD514 LHD LHD621LHD.
- Reporting to the Senior Field Service Technician.
- Recording all repairs done, services and any work done on machinery.
- Completing checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of the service orders.
- Exhibiting a high level of safety consciousness and a clear understanding of Equipment Safety.
- Attending and training of Apprentices.
- Maintaining a safe working environment following Environmental Health and Safety Procedures.
- Successfully rebuild the SANDVIK Drill Rig DD210 with a group of Technicians within a specified time.
- Zimbabwe
Mimosa Mining Company, Zimbabwe
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
11.2015 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe
- Verifying all plant and machinery performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems as necessary.
- Correcting equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, replacing major subassemblies, components, parts, and systems.
- Engine overhauls and rebuilds on the following type of engines CAT C11 C32, CUMMINS QSK45, DEUTZ, DETROIT.
- Completed preventative maintenance install part upgrades, winterize vehicles to control corrosion.
- Diagnosis of equipment using various Tool Techs that include ALLISON (JPRO) ET& SIS, VOLVO Impact, Prosis V cards to read engine parameters, cylinder tests, injector shut off.
- Using speciality equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete work and assignments.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repairs or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufactures specifications.
- Reading and understanding operating manuals blueprints and technical drawing.
- Dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment, engines using hoists and hand tools.
- Provided periodic maintenance and service on the following machinery and vehicles: CAT Grader 120G 14G Dump Trucks 773D 773B, CAT Dozer D6D Wheel loaders 824C 834B, CAT Front End Loaders 988F 992C, HITACHI Dump Trucks (AH500, 400, 350), HITACHI 1200 EXCAVATOR, BELL Articulated Dump Trucks, KOMATSU PC 1250, CAT FELs, SANY CRANES 80 Tonne 120 Tonnes, SANDVIK DRILL RIGS DD210 DD211, SANDVIK LHD 514.
- Reporting directly to the Maintenance Foreman.
- Cleaning work vehicle area as necessary to maintain a Safe working environment.
- Daily completion of service reports and time sheets.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of changes in technology and techniques.
- Capturing and recording plant equipment defects from own scheduled inspections as from operator.
- Testing equipment for proper performance, ensuring that repairs work and equipment operation meet manufacture's specifications.
- Supply technical support 24/7 according to alternating schedule.
- Providing technical support to assistants and apprentices.
- Increased productivity by 15% by accurately delegating tasks to over 15 employees.
- Zimbabwe
National Railways of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
LOCOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN/ DIESEL FITTER
11.2011 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Company Overview: Bulawayo
- Rebuilding, repairing, and servicing Locomotives.
- Engine overhauls and rebuilds.
- Stripping and qualification of Locomotive components.
- Mounting generator sets and exciters and execution and deflections.
- Compressor and exhauster set overhauls.
- Torquing cylinder head bolts, engine bearings, mountings, and exhausters.
- Servicing, repair, service of Track maintenance machines (PLASSER & THEUR P009C P006C) Double Headers.
- Doing general rebuilding and repairs on GENERAL MOTORS, LOCOMOTIVE MODELS 645E3b engines, GENERAL ELECTRICAL LOCOMOTIVES 7Fdl engines, CAT POWERED LOCOMOTIVE 3512 engines.
- Reporting to the Senior Foreman mechanical.
- Completing the required documentation of Rolling stock and service worksheets, timesheets and completed jobs.
- Daily completion of service reports.
- Attending to SAFETY Awareness programs.
- Providing technical support to assistants and apprentices.
- Attending On the Job Training.
- Ensuring adhere of Health and Safety, Environmental policies, procedures and legislation.
- Led a team of 5 Technicians on the Track Machine (PLASSER THEUR P0009C) which had derailed.
- We rebuilt the DEUTZ engine 12 cylinder, refurbished the machinery, wired it, put it back on track. Malfunctioning machinery from electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Bulawayo
APPRENTICE DIESEL PLANT FITTER
11.2007 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Reporting to the Artisan in charge.
- Carrying out daily service on all equipment (fuelling; coolant top ups / greasing etc).
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, valves when rebuilding 645E3b Engines, CAT, DEUTZ, CUMMINS.
- Partake in defect repairs at all times.
- Engine rebuilds, service, testing and installation with the aid of the Artisan in charge.
- Transmission rebuilds (Allison, ZF, Eaton, Detroit).
- Attending to Safety Awareness Programs.
- Producing part defect list for upcoming jobs.
- Repairs, overhauls, maintains and servicing of fuel injection systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, lubrication systems.
- Keeping records for maintenance of equipment and vehicles along with the service logbook.
Education
NZQAInvercargill , City
NZQA LEVEL IV In HEAVY PLANT MECHANICS from NZQA LEVEL IV
09.2024 - 07.2025
GCSE ORDINARY LEVELS from including English and Mathematics
07.2025
Ministry of Industrial Training and Trade Testing of ZIMBABWEZIMBABWE
CERTIFICATE OF APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETION from DIESEL PLANT FITTING
11.2011
University Overview
Trained with the NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
Ministry of Industrial Training and Development of ZIMBABWEZIMBABWE
CLASS 1 JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATE from DIESEL PLANT FITTING
01.2011
HEXCO
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE from DIESEL PLANT FITTING
01.2008
ST JOHNS OF AMBULANCE
FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
01.2008
Skills
- Diagnostic equipment
- Technical manuals
- ET& SIS
- INSITE
- QUICKSERVE
- ALLISON (JPRO)
- VOLVO Impact
- Prosis V cards
- Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Written Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Engine rebuilding
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Diagnostic testing
- Technical support
- Problem solving
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Hand tools proficiency
- Equipment Repair
- Verbal and written communication
- Power tools operation
- Electrical systems
- Problem-solving
- Fault diagnosis
- Tool management
- Field repairs
- Power tools
- Teamwork and coordination
- Basic welding
- OSHA certification
- Vehicle maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
Websites
Accomplishments
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical and electrical faults on heavy-duty equipment, improving repair turnaround time by 20%.
- Led a technical support team resolving complex escalations improving resolution time by 40%.
- Streamlined Fibre installation processes by leveraging augmented reality tools, reducing average installation time by 30% and improving first time success rates to 95%.
- Implemented a predictive maintenance system using IoT sensors, reducing equipment downtime by 30%.
Hobbies and Interests
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Football
- Swimming
- Chess
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Languages
English
Timeline
NZQA
NZQA LEVEL IV In HEAVY PLANT MECHANICS from NZQA LEVEL IV
09.2024 - 07.2025
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
POWER FARMING
07.2023 - Current
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY
04.2021 - 07.2023
DIESEL FITTER / DRILL RIG MECHANIC
Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology
07.2020 - 03.2021
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Mimosa Mining Company
11.2015 - 06.2019
LOCOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN/ DIESEL FITTER
National Railways of Zimbabwe
11.2011 - 08.2015
APPRENTICE DIESEL PLANT FITTER
11.2007 - 11.2011
GCSE ORDINARY LEVELS from including English and Mathematics
Ministry of Industrial Training and Trade Testing of ZIMBABWE
CERTIFICATE OF APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETION from DIESEL PLANT FITTING
Ministry of Industrial Training and Development of ZIMBABWE
CLASS 1 JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATE from DIESEL PLANT FITTING
HEXCO
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE from DIESEL PLANT FITTING
ST JOHNS OF AMBULANCE
FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
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