JAMES KABIA
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Contact Profile
+23280205221/+23276451408 I am adequate and innovative Diesel Mechanic, with over 15 years’ experience in the
Mining sector on multinational platforms; I presents a progressive career path of providing
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superior technical expertise to enable optimal operational efficiencies. And worked me up to
32 Congo Town Road Makeni Supervisor Level in my career.
City I enjoy rising to the challenge of new roles, operating environments, and cultures. Having
linkedin.com/in/james-kabia- been stationed at mines and remote sites within Sierra Leone West Africa where I have
12b92b78 worked with multicultural teams, has afforded me the opportunity to refine my
communication, relational and mentorship skills.
In my current role as Senior Equipment Mechanic at Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal, I
Education plays an instrumental role in steering the maintenance and smooth running of the entire
Port Equipment, as well as construction equipment and generators onsite.
(Sept 2008)
Diploma in Mechanical Professional Experience
Engineering
SENIOR MECHANIC Dec 2021
Government technical institute
NECTAR SIERRA LEONE BULK TERMINAL – Present
(GTI)
KISSY DUCKYARD Schedule and coordinate safety awareness training to build up an efficient team
FREE TOWN SIERRA Plan preventative maintenance on port equipment
LEONE Developed new maintenance and gears handling practices saving the company
(Jun 1998) $3,000 per year in expenses
Certificate in Auto Mechanic
Maintain and repairs rolling and non-rolling equipment in standard procedures
Sierra Leone Opportunity
Industrialization Centre (SLOICI) Inspect hydraulics component and lifting gear before and after operation
makeni city Maintenance and repairs of Bagging machines
SIERRA LEONE
Inspect and replace defective wires on grabs
(May 2015)
Diagnose electrician and electronic failure on port equipment
General Certificate Examination
(GCE O LEVEL) HYDRAULIC TECHANICIAN CRANES AND RIGGING Aug 2021
DEPARTMENT – Dec 2021
St. Francis Sec School
SIERRA RUTILE LIMITED
makeni city
Disseminate Solid understanding of mechanical and hydraulic principles
SIERRA LEONE
among team members
(July 2021)
Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
Certificate in personal safety and
security Repair and replace hydraulic pumps, motors, spools and reseal hydraulic
cylinders
Diasterready.org/Save The
Children Inspects hydraulic and cable operated attachments on tractors and cranes
Uk Undergo training with innovations in heavy equipment operations, repairs
and maintenance
Always maintain safe work practices
Key Skills
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
LIGHT VEHICLE WORKSHOP FOREMAN Dec 2020
SIERRA RUTILE LIMITED – AUG 2021
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
TECHNICIAN Ensure diagnosis and troubleshooting are carried out on vehicle
electrical and mechanical failure
Carried out pre-trip checks on vehicle traveling off site
HVAC TECHANICIAN Ensure all breakdowns are attended to and in a safe and efficient manner
Ensure safe work instructions are adhered to and committed to safe work practice
Proper housekeeping and segregation of waste to ensure a safe and healthy
WELDING ARC, MIG, TIG,PLASMA
environment
CUTTER
All work orders are completed and submitted to supervisor
Teamwork and clear communication among team
PROBLEM SOLVING HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC/ET TECHNICIAN Feb 2019
A. YAZBECK ANS SONS’ VOLVO PENTA AND BENZ AUTHORISE – Dec 2020
DEALER
TEAM LEADERSHIP SIERRA RUTILE LIMITED
Diagnose mechanical or electrical failure on equipment and report to superintendent
for further actions
SOFT Skills Teamwork and clear communication among teammates
Ensure maintenance is carried out on equipment in line with the equipment
MICROSOFT OFFICE
standard work procedures and ISO compliance
Ensure preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance is carried out on
AutoCAD mining equipment to minimize equipment downtime and improve production
target
Ensure field service and breakdowns are carried out correctly and efficiently
CMMS SOFT WARE PORT WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR Sep 2015
SHANDONG IRON ORE AND STEEL GROUP PEPEL – Feb 2019
PORT MAINTENANCE
SAAP SYSTEM Providing technical support to team members for work efficiency and improving
productivity
Ensure all team members commitment to safe practices and to create safe working
Certificate environment
Diploma in Housekeeping and contain oil spillage within or out of the workshop to avoid slip,
mechanical trip and fall hazards
Engineering Conduct pressure test on hydraulic component and replace worn-out hoses
Ensure safe handling of power tools and sort tools in a proper manner in line with
Certificate
the 5s procedures
Auto Mechanic
Conduct pressure test on hydraulic component and replace worn-out hoses
Certificate MINES WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR Jan 2012
personal safety AFRICAN MINERALS LIMITED TONKOLILI IRON ORE – Sep 2015
and Security PROJECT
Promoted to shift supervisor, oversaw, and assigned responsibilities of detecting
Certificate malfunctions, replacing defective parts, and performing system repairs
ergonomic Inspection and repairs of plant, crushers and conveyors
workstation and Provide additional skills training to team members effectively to minimize
environmental equipment downtime
safety Ensure all safety (LTIs) i.e., SAOs safe act observations, JHAs job hazard analysis
and hazard reports are completed and forwarded to supervisor
EPA Licences Responsible for input of all work orders and job request to the system data and
forward to supervisor
As night shift supervisor, ensure all breakdown equipment are brought to a safe
go-line or laydown area for complete repairs required by superintendent
