Chiku Sarota
WEIR MINERALS-APEX (NORTH MARA SITE)
Arusha
12
years of professional experience
Dynamic mechanical engineer with extensive experience in the overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of diverse models of dewatering and slurry pumps for both surface and underground operations. Proficient in heavy-duty equipment, light vehicles, and pumps, complemented by a robust background in condition monitoring, asset reliability, and tailored maintenance planning and scheduling.
Skilled mining technician with a diploma from a competence-based institution; expertise includes geotechnical face mapping, core logging, rock mass rating, and ventilation system inspection.
Recognized for exceptional communication and technical skills, demonstrating strong commitment to teamwork and goal orientation while ensuring client satisfaction through effective problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Work History
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER
2 Years- Oversaw pump availability to guarantee high-quality service delivery to clients. Coordinated maintenance and rebuild activities in compliance with OEM guidelines for designated pumps. Managed critical spare parts inventory, ensuring timely availability and lead times at the warehouse and site. Supported clients through troubleshooting root cause failure analyses and facilitated training sessions for teams to enhance pump maintenance capabilities. Established and regularly updated a database for maintenance reports and critical spare parts inventory, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Managed equipment installation and commissioning processes to ensure operational readiness and reliability.
- Conducted training initiatives aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills for effective team operations at site.
- Performed detailed condition monitoring and strategic planning for site inspections to maintain equipment integrity and operational efficiency.
- Implemented systematic document control processes for site and office to ensure compliance and streamline workflows.
- Managed ongoing communication and engagement strategies to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
1 Year 4 Months- Oversaw daily maintenance schedules for all equipment across surface and underground stations. Managed timely rebuilds of standby pumps to align with OEM standards and ensure operational readiness. Promoted adherence to safety procedures throughout all maintenance activities.
- Monitored project timelines and quality metrics to guarantee compliance with established SOP and OEM guidelines.
- Conducted training programs to ensure effective dissemination of knowledge and skills among team members.
- Performed detailed condition monitoring and site inspections to assess and maintain equipment integrity.
- Implemented systematic document control processes for site and office to ensure compliance and streamline workflows.
- Managed ongoing communication and engagement strategies to maintain strong client relationships.
IPT- HME Maintenance
2 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR FOR TUNNEL
1 Year 9 Months- To ensure that tunnel works are done as per method statement. Following up on supporting materials provided to make sure that they meet the quality standards for support systems. Create a coordinated team to handle slump tests upon concrete delivery on site. Managing and storing all the reports and data obtained at site and office. Creating a database for the reports and ensuring monthly department project progress reports ready and submitted on time.
- Ensuring quality product of concrete is delivered on site and work is done on time as stated in the method statement and ITP requirements for the particular task.
- Material inspection for the tunnel support and testing
- Participation on the concrete mix design and on laboratory and site.
- Conducting grout tests to monitor the bleeding and spreading ratio before the material is used on site.
- Participating on the shotcrete mix design on both laboratory and batch plant to ensure we deliver quality product at tunnel site.
- Management of all the documents on both site and office.
- Collection of concrete samples from site for laboratory tests.
EXPLOSIVES TECHNICAL SALES TECHNICIAN
8 Months- Facilitated and managed all site activities to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory assessments for all magazines while preparing daily progress reports for management review. Led initiatives to track stock levels across magazine products and generated comprehensive daily performance reports.
- Organized and compiled necessary documents to ensure smooth importation and border clearance of explosives.
- Fostered positive customer interactions to support retention and satisfaction.
- Delivered technical support for product installations and troubleshooting, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify client needs, resulting in tailored solutions and improved sales outcomes.
EXPLORATION MINING TECHNICIAN
1 Year 10 Months- Managed exploration drilling activities to uphold safety and quality standards.
- Executed core sample handling and logging to prevent contamination, facilitating accurate laboratory analysis.
- Coordinated logistics for sample collection, ensuring compliance with established protocols and timelines.
- Supervision of sample storage and transportation to the laboratory.
- Maintained comprehensive records of daily achieved meters to support operational analysis.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure adherence during all operational activities.
Intern-Blasting Technician
2 MonthsIPT- Mining Technician
2 MonthsIPT-Mining Technician
3 MonthsEducation
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DIPLOMA - MINING ENGINEERING
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Equipment and vehicle maintenance
Pump maintenance and repair
Pump selection using performance curves
Adhere to safety regulations
Charging and blasting preparation expertise
Explosives management
Geotechnical
Troubleshooting and repair
On-site pump commissioning support
Client relations management
Proactive maintenance strategies
On-site support
Field operations management
Equipment installation and repair
LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
Kiswahili: Speaking and Writing, Fluent
English: Speaking and Writing, Fluent
Personal Information
- Gender: FEMALE
- Nationality: TANZANIAN
Timeline
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WEIR MINERALS-APEX (NORTH MARA SITE)
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
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08.2022 - 10.2022Read More
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05.2019 - 02.2021Read More
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KZS GENERAL TRADING LTD
07.2018 - 03.2019Read More
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08.2016 - 10.2016Read More
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07.2016 - 05.2018Read More
IPT- Mining Technician
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08.2015 - 10.2015Read More
IPT-Mining Technician
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07.2014 - 10.2014Read More
DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING from MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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