Isaac Botha

Experience

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  First Quantum Minerals LTD

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Heavy Equipment Student Mechanic

  Daily machine check ups and routine inspectionsPlanned maintenance of equipment as well as preventive maintenance.Daily machine lubrication.Field works ie attending to machine break downsOther duties assigned by the section including housekeeping

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  First Quantum Minerals

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2023

  Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of diesel engines and related components:Engine tune up at specific intervals to maintain peak performance.Complete preventative maintenance programs on Diesel enginesTroubleshoot and repair Fuel systems:Identifying new procedures and methods to increase the lifetime of parts therefore providing improved machine availability.Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems:Relieve pressure using pressure gauges, flow meter testing and pumpsRepair hydraulic components such as pumps, valves and cylindersTroubleshoot and repair diesel engine cooling systems:Radiator ,water pump, head gasket replacement, and coolant changesTroubleshoot and repair of Brake systems: Complete machine service , lubrication and maintenanceAssemble and complete pre-delivery inspections of new equipment and attachments.Load and unload new and used machinery and equipment.Carry out daily inspections Work co-operatively with others and ensure team effectivenessCarry out scheduled OEM maintenance on all Diesel MachinesUse of measuring instruments for precision such as Vernier callipers, Micrometre screw gauge, Dial edge indicator, Wrenches, Pressure gauge etc.Under carriage/ suspension repairs Help train new workers in performing equipment inspection and preventive maintenanceEnsure that all tasks are carried out in line with company H&S procedures and advisoriesAwareness and application of Company’s safety standards such as, Job safety analysis (JSA’s), standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Show less

  • Leading hand/HD Mechanic

    Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Technologist.

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Fitter.

    Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Ready Resources

  Dec 2023 - now

  HD Fitter