Isaac Botha

Isaac Botha

Heavy Equipment Student Mechanic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Technologist @ Ready Resources| Diploma, Advanced Certificate

  • Education

    • Northern Technical College Zambia

      2017 - 2018
      Diploma Heavy Eqipment Engineering Diploma

      Under Volvo Zamita Programme.

    • Northern Technical College Zambia

      2014 - 2016
      Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair Heavy Mechanics

      Activities and Societies: engineering institute of zambia. done level one and proceeded to level two which is the last level of my education.

  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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
    • Ready Resources

      Dec 2023 - now
      HD Fitter
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair

      Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority - TEVETA
      Sept 2019
    • Advanced certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair

      Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority - TEVETA
      Oct 2016
    • Driver's License

      Department of Transport, Western Australia
      Jun 2024
    • The Engineering Institute of Zambia

      The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
      Jul 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Isaac Botha
      Employee of the month Operations Support Manager Feb 2023 Recognition Award
    • Awarded to Isaac Botha
      Cat Dealership Training Caterpillar Technicians for Africa Feb 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Automotive Mechanic

      Issued by Self Employed Independent on Jan 2012
      Self Employed IndependentAssociated with Isaac Botha