FELIX MUSAILA
Fort McMurray,AB
Summary
Experienced with maintaining and repairing heavy equipment to ensure optimal performance. Utilizes diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve mechanical issues efficiently. Track record of collaborating with teams to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Technician
KMC mining Syncrude and Fort Hills site
06.2023 - Current
- Carrying out maintenance and repairs on hydraulic shovels which includes, PC8000-6, O & K Caterpillar RH400 face shovels, John Deere 870G Excavators
- Carrying out mechanical/Electrical maintenance and repairs on Komatsu 830E and 930E trucks, CAT 793D Dump trucks and component change out
- G.E.T inspections and mechanical/electrical inspections
- Carrying out planned services and repairs as per standard procedure
- Component change out
- Troubleshooting of hydraulic and electrical faults
- Maintained detailed service records for each piece of equipment, allowing for accurate tracking of maintenance history and future needs.
- Delivered consistent quality workmanship while adhering to strict deadlines, minimizing project delays due to equipment failures.
- Supported company's environmental goals by properly disposing hazardous materials according to regulations during maintenance activities.
- Quickly repaired equipment on job, preventing downtime.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel.
Equipment Inspector
Barrick Gold Corporation Lumwana Zambia
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Inspecting and recording of defects on the machines and enter them into the system for planning
- Ordering of parts
- Assisting the shift supervisor in organizing parts for service and breakdowns
- G.E.T and bucket inspections
- Ensuring that technicians have signed and documented on the machine inspection sheets
- Expedited repair timelines by promptly communicating identified issues to relevant parties for swift resolution.
- Optimized inventory management through detailed record-keeping of inspected equipment, streamlining asset tracking efforts.
- Minimized risk of accidents by thoroughly inspecting safety features on all inspected machinery and tools.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
Heavy Equipment Technician/ Equipment Inspector
Barrick Gold Corporation Lumwana Zambia
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Carrying out Planned PMs, 50-hrs lube services and attending to breakdowns on PC8000-6, PC7000, PC3000 and Hitachi 5500-6 and 2500 shovels
- Carrying out backlogs and making sure good Housekeeping at work place
- Keeping machines running and in healthy conditions by following OEM standards
- Ensuring machine inspection sheets are properly filled and well documented
- Troubleshooting of electrical and hydraulic faults
Trainee (Heavy Equipment Technician)
KCM Nchanga open pit
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Repairing and maintenance of CAT 6030, CAT 6015, HITACHI 2500 and Komatsu PC 600 Excavators
- Attending to breakdowns and work within time
- Component change out and keeping machines running in healthy condition by following OEM standards and procedures
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Developed strong working relationships with trainees, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated smoother operations by maintaining clean and organized workspace.
- Responded to both hand and verbal instructions.
- Supported company''s environmental goals by properly disposing hazardous materials according to regulations during maintenance activities.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel.
- Increased equipment uptime by performing routine maintenance tasks on heavy machinery.
Education
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Technician
Kitwe Trades School
Kitwe 01.2014
Certificate of training - PC8000-6
Komatsu
Lumwana10.2021
Certificate of training - PC3000-6
Komatsu
Lumwana08.2021
High school diploma -
Chikola High School
Chingola01.2004
Skills
- Exhaust system repair
- Cooling system service
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Equipment inspection
- Emission control systems
- Undercarriage maintenance
- Attachment connection
- Front shovels expertise
- Diesel engine maintenance
- Heavy equipment diagnostics
Core Competences
- Proficient in using CAT Electronic Technician (ET) and CAT system information (SIS) and my Komatsu or EKAT
- Troubleshoot for problem relating to the various CAT and Komatsu machines, which includes; CAT 6030, CAT 6015 Excavators, CAT 992K Wheel loaders, CAT 966H wheel loaders, CAT 793D, CAT 777F Dump trucks. CAT D10T, D11T Dozers, CAT 16M and 24M Graders.Komatsu PC8000-6, PC7000-6 and PC3000 face shovels, Komatsu 830E and 930E dump trucks. Hitachi 2500 and 5500 shovels.
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Always adhere to safety and safe work practices
- Prepare failure analyses reports
- Able to carry out mechanical/electrical and G.E.T inspections
- Always willing to learn new things and cooperate with others
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Technician
KMC mining Syncrude and Fort Hills site
06.2023 - Current
Equipment Inspector
Barrick Gold Corporation Lumwana Zambia
05.2020 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Technician/ Equipment Inspector
Barrick Gold Corporation Lumwana Zambia
07.2017 - 05.2020
Trainee (Heavy Equipment Technician)
KCM Nchanga open pit
01.2012 - 01.2017
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Technician
Kitwe Trades School
Certificate of training - PC8000-6
Komatsu
Certificate of training - PC3000-6
Komatsu
High school diploma -
Chikola High School
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