Prince Besa is a Zambian automotive technologist with a diploma in Automotive Technology and an advanced certificate in Hydraulics. He has over two years of experience in light and heavy-duty mechanics, primarily in a mining environment, with skills in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance of vehicles. His work experience includes roles at Chambishi Copper Smelter and Kangote Garage, where he performed various automotive repairs and maintenance tasks.
Prince Besa is a Zambian automotive technologist with a diploma in Automotive Technology and an advanced certificate in Hydraulics. He has over two years of experience in light and heavy-duty mechanics, primarily in a mining environment, with skills in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance of vehicles. His work experience includes roles at Chambishi Copper Smelter and Kangote Garage, where he performed various automotive repairs and maintenance tasks.
Prince Besa is a Zambian automotive technologist with a diploma in Automotive Technology and an advanced certificate in Hydraulics. He has over two years of experience in light and heavy-duty mechanics, primarily in a mining environment, with skills in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance of vehicles. His work experience includes roles at Chambishi Copper Smelter and Kangote Garage, where he performed various automotive repairs and maintenance tasks.
Prince Besa is a Zambian automotive technologist with a diploma in Automotive Technology and an advanced certificate in Hydraulics. He has over two years of experience in light and heavy-duty mechanics, primarily in a mining environment, with skills in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance of vehicles. His work experience includes roles at Chambishi Copper Smelter and Kangote Garage, where he performed various automotive repairs and maintenance tasks.
Experienced Light And Heavy duty Mechanics With 2years of industrial Maintenance experience in a mining Environment. Possesses An extensive Knowledge of Troubleshooting and Diagnosing machenical, hydraulic systems, a committed to deliver high quality repair and maintenance services.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
YEAR INSTITUTION QUALIFICATION
2017– 2020 Northern technical college Diploma in Automotive technology
2024_2024 Northern technical college Advanced certificate in Hydraulics
2013– 2015 Chama Day Secondary school Grade 12 certificate
2011– 2012 Ng'ombe Basic school Grade 9 certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE
CHAMBISHI COPPER SMELTER (CC'S)
GARAGE DEPARTMENT,(Automotive technicians)
FROM 10/02/2023 TO DATE
1. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
2. Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
3. Service vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
4. Complete full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
5. Replace damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
6. Change, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
7. Inspecte and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
8. Improve vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
9. Increase workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
10. Keep equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
11. Analyze and locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
12. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry standards and practices.
13. Integrated new diagnostic software, improving accuracy in identifying vehicle issues.
CHAMBISHI COPPER SMELTER (CCS)
CONCETRATION PLANT (CRUSHER OPERATOR)
OVERALL DUTIES AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES PLANT UNITS
FROM 07/05/2021 To 10/02/2023
• Identified potential problems with machinery before they become major issues
• Performed pre-start checks to ensure machines are ready for use.
• Performed minor repairs on crushing machinery using hand tools or welding equipment as needed.
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Automotive MECHANIC (KANGOTE GARAGE )
Aug 2020 - May 2021
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Maintained records of all work completed including descriptions of parts used and labor times.
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC (ATTACHMENT), INDEN PETROLEUM REFINERY COMPANY
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
= Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
= Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs. = Checked fluid levels in cooling systems, power steering reservoirs and other components of the car.
= Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
= Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
= Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
= Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
= Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
= Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
= Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
= Inspected vehicles for necessary repairs or preventive maintenance needs.
=Cleaned fuel injection systems with special detergents or solvents to remove deposits from fuel injectors or intake valves.
SKILLS
> Problem-solving
> Teamwork and Effective communication
> Valid Driver's license
> Safety compliance
> Machine cooling tools
> Mechanical understanding
> breaking system understanding
> Punctual and dependable
> Visual inspection
> Quality inspections and reporting
> Incident reporting
> Machinery inspection
> Mechanical troubleshooting
STRENGTH
●Self-motivated.
●Ability to work under pressure.
●Able to work with minimum supervision .
●High level of integrity and honest
●Team player able to motivate with effectively communication.
●Able to learn with change of new technological developments in the fields of mining equipment/ machinery.
●Able to promote safe acts and implementing safety for progress of the company. LANGUAGE
