CAT SIS
Gerald Damian Solo
Mechanical Engineer
Dar es Salaam
Summary
I am an energetic, ambitious person that has developed a mature and responsible approach to each task that I undertake or scenario that I am confronted with. As an Engineer with highly motivated conduct, I believe I can offer positive work. I excel at collaborating with others to achieve a certain goal on time and with perfection. I am capable of working both within and across teams. I have extensive technical and commercial expertise of mining, and heavy machinery maintenance and repairs. Expert in optimum maintenance practices and workshop management, I can collaborate with engineers to address technological problems and execute technical improvements.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Computer Aided Design (CAD) Personnel
Freelancer
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Machine part and equipment design, drawing, and assembly
- Plant layout design and drawing using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Solid works, ANSYS, and CATIA
Mechanical Engineer
Mantrac Tanzania
1 2024 - Current
- Maintenance and repair of Caterpillar equipment’s
- Perform the necessary diagnostics to pinpoint the exact source of the problem
- Components rebuild i.e Engine, transmission, differential rebuild
- Prepare part list for the job and Do estimate
- Customer service as site engineer for advise and guide customers about equipment management
- Evaluate component rebuild and overall performance, reliability and safety.
Technical Office Engineer
JV ACEE
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Equipment management and maintenance planning
- Maintenance and repair of more than 250 fleet, (vehicles and earth moving equipment, heavy duty trucks, dump trucks)
- Perform the necessary diagnostics to pinpoint the exact source of the problem
- Tracking and recording fleet maintenance costs
- Performing local purchase for spare parts
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality works.
- Optimized technical documentation for clearer understanding, resulting in a reduced number of errors.
- Leveraged data analysis techniques to identify areas for process improvement, increasing operational efficiency.
Service Advisor
GF Trucks & Equipment
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Workshop administration and planning
- Maintenance and repair of vehicles and earth moving equipment (heavy duty trucks, dump trucks, XCMG machines, Hyundai, Euro II, and Euro V engines)
- Gathering all customer information about vehicle problems
- Conduct the appropriate diagnostics to determine the exact source of the problem
- Inform the customer of the scope and cost of the repairs
- Assessment of an accident car, preparation of a quotation, and repair
- Manage the overall process of functional and visual inspection of cars prior to delivery and guarantee adherence to quality inspection processes in accordance with OEM PDI criteria
MEP Engineer
Geared Consultancy
01.2019 - 05.2019
- To prepare plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and general piping system designs, details, specifications, and cost estimates
- Provide technical advice to staff designer, supervisor, inspector, and contracting service provider regarding MEP system installation and maintenance
- To detect issues in the design, planning, management, and delivery of many projects
- Analyze mechanical and plumbing engineering challenges and provide solutions
- Planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of consultants, contractors, and others
- To notify the project director of any technical issues that could impede construction progress
Trainee Engineer
Tanzanian Air Services
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Maintenance of Power turbine engine
- Aircraft maintenance and painting
- Aircraft regular inspection
- Aircraft assembling
Trainee
Costal Aviation Company
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Maintenance of Power turbine engine
- Aircraft maintenance and painting
- Aircraft regular inspection
Education
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education
Tosamaganga Secondary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Certificate - Secondary Education
Mchanganyiko Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2011
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Majaniya Chai Primary School
01.2001 - 01.2007
Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineering
St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology
01.2014 - 01.2018
Skills
Communication skills
Honesty
Technical competency
Work ethic
Flexibility
Determination and persistence
Eager and willing to add my knowledge and skills
Loyalty
Problem solving skills
MSOffice
Adobe cc
SketchUp
Mechanical troubleshooting
Hydraulic systems
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/25/93
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Not Married
References
- Mr. Mathew Oswald, Mechanical Engineer, 0764951519, mathewoswald2411@gmail.com
- Nashoni Mageka, Mechanical Engineer, Temesa, 0766038090, Nashonimageka01@gmail.com
- Lucas Marco, Maintenance Planner, Stamigold, 0762402190/0654402190, lucasmarco@gmail.com
Software
Microsoft Office
Oracle ERP
Tally
Sports
Football
Basketball
Timeline
Technical Office Engineer
JV ACEE
12.2022 - 01.2023
Service Advisor
GF Trucks & Equipment
05.2019 - 08.2022
MEP Engineer
Geared Consultancy
01.2019 - 05.2019
Freelance Computer Aided Design (CAD) Personnel
Freelancer
01.2017 - 01.2019
Trainee Engineer
Tanzanian Air Services
01.2016 - 03.2016
Trainee
Costal Aviation Company
01.2015 - 03.2015
Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineering
St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology
01.2014 - 01.2018
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education
Tosamaganga Secondary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Certificate - Secondary Education
Mchanganyiko Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2011
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Majaniya Chai Primary School
01.2001 - 01.2007
Mechanical Engineer
Mantrac Tanzania
1 2024 - Current
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