Kudakwashe Gakanje
Automotive Technician
Hwange
Summary
I am a an experienced and talented automotive technician with a strong technical background. I am able to work independently and within different teams and have been exposed to working with various types of automotive equipment l have extensive knowledge in automotive tools, engine systems, computerized engine systems and the latest diagnostic equipment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations and Maintenance Officer
Phat Ore Mining
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Pursuing assigned targets for the department and other assigned goals and metrics.
- Carrying out a variety of plant, equipment and vehicle inspections to support day to day services.
- Timely responding to breakdown or failures.
- Tracking and monitoring individual machine downtime.
- Tracking and analysing key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization time, machine downtime hours and equipment maintenance costs.
- Making recommendations, such as new technology or equipment to improve operations at the mine.
- Attending operations related meetings.
- Coordinating with Finance and Administration for the timely procurement and delivery of consumables and other requirements at the mine.
- Timely preparation and submission of cash allocation requests for the purchase or repair of equipment and vehicle.
Workshop Foreman
Delphi Automotive Engineering P/L
04.2012 - 12.2021
- Carrying out all auto servicing, maintenance and repairs to vehicles.
- Attending to breakdowns in all areas including transmission, suspension and engines.
- Utilising computerized diagnosis systems for troubleshooting.
- Performing training sessions for new hires by focusing on diagnosis and troubleshooting.
- Overseeing and managing workshop operations, ensuring efficient and safe maintenance and repairs.
- Supervising and training staff.
- Managing resources to meet production targets.
- Conducts periodic spot checks for completed jobs to ensure thoroughness and quality.
- Ensure staff members are up to date with technical skills to do their jobs.
- Performing road tests on vehicles as a quality check for work performed.
- Extracting schematic diagrams of fuel systems and power train systems.
- Maintaining vehicle records by recording service intervals and repairs.
- Advising clients on work performed, overall vehicle condition, and prospect repair requirements.
- Maintaining mechanical service tools on a scheduled basis.
- Supporting customer relations by quickly responding to customer inquiries.
Education
Diesel And Petrol Motor Maintenance Certificate -
Speciss College
Speciss College - Harare01-2007
Diploma in Motor Vehicle Systems -
City And Guilds of London Institute
Speciss College - Harare 04.2001 - 01.2016
Skills
High level of technical and trouble shooting abilities
Ability to work with advanced tools and equipment
Excellent understanding of health and safety compliance
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Consistently completed preventive maintenance procedures on time on all vehicles scheduled to undergo inspection at the vehicle inspection department.
- Introduced a new system to determine automobile engine problems and suggested trouble shooting procedures.
- Designed a program for the scheduling and maintaining of accurate records of vehicles and equipment which decreased retrieval time by 20%.
Additional Training
- Bearing technology
- Live fire fighting
- First aid
- Microsoft office
Drivers License Number
088440JZ
Personal Information
- ID Number: 59-101777-L-71
- Passport Number: BN635110
- Date of Birth: 07/26/88
Timeline
Operations and Maintenance Officer
Phat Ore Mining
01.2022 - 12.2024
Workshop Foreman
Delphi Automotive Engineering P/L
04.2012 - 12.2021
Diploma in Motor Vehicle Systems -
City And Guilds of London Institute
04.2001 - 01.2016
Diesel And Petrol Motor Maintenance Certificate -
Speciss College