About Samuel Phiri
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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Age 48 - 52 Years
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Gender Male
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Preferred Countries to Migrate Australia New Zealand Canada Other
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About me
I am a Caterpillar-trained and certified Diesel Plant Fitter with over 30 years of experience specialising in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment. My extensive hands-on experience in mining operations and equipment maintenance comes from working in expatriate roles across open-cut mines in Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Additionally, in my role as a Technical Representative/Advisor, I have been responsible for:
- Conducting root cause analyses (RCA) on major component failures
- Producing detailed failure analysis reports
- Compiled and presented product and issue reports to management
- Performing on-site equipment condition monitoring with trend analysis reporting
Education
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2013 - 2014
Cranefield College
Masters of Commerce
I have passed a Master of Commerce degree. Major in Project and Programme Management at Cranefield College, Pretoria, South Africa.
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2012 - 2012
Cranefiled College
Postgraduate Diploma
I have passed a Postgraduate Diploma, major in Project Management at the Cranefield College in Pretoria, South Africa.
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2012 - 2012
Cranefield College
Advanced Diploma
I have passed an Advanced Diploma, major in Project Management at the Cranefield College in Pretoria, South Africa.
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1993 - 1994
Bulawayo Polytechnical College
National Certificate Diesel Plant Fitting
I have passed a National Certificate. Major in Diesel Plant Fitting at the Bulawayo Polytechnical College in Zimbabwe.
Experience
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2022 - Present
Phirfam Investments
Technical Consultant
I am qualified in mobile plant equipment maintenance and repairs.
Carry out site performance studies for open pit mining customers.
Technical advice on best practices for equipment maintenance and strategy, and shovel truck match, among others, to key customers in the open pit mining, agriculture and construction industries.
We are implementing machine key performance metrics (Availability, reliability, Utilisation).
We are implementing cost-control measures by utilising reusable guidelines on parts and components. -
2020 - 2021
Barloworld Equipment
Product Support & Aftersales MAnager
Managed all customers of the Aftersales business and ensured that their specific business requirements were met.
I utilised Caterpillar systems such as Opportunity Lead Generation Analyzer (OLGA), to target customers with upcoming machine repairs, labour and parts sales, identifying areas of machine opportunity to drive targeted marketing campaigns, among others.
Grew the business by ensuring that PSSRs generated adequate business to enable the company to meet the Parts and Service targets.
Administered sales/service strategies for promotions and products. -
2015 - 2020
Barloworld Equipment
Branch Manager
Ensured that the branch’s profit and cash levels were in line with the budget.
I exceeded turnover targets by over 45% due to increased production targets by coal mining customers because of the upgrades to the new units and old units of the electricity thermal power station.
Ensured that staff were effectively employed and adequately trained to perform their responsibilities and operational tasks ethically and responsibly.
Implemented a Performance Management System (setting targets and monitoring performance for the Branch staff).
Ensured that the company met all its legal requirements, including those related to Occupational Health and Safety. -
2013 - 2015
Barloworld Equipment
Technical Representative
Ensured improved product health for all products in the area of responsibility (CPI).
Investigated root cause analysis (RCA) on major component failures and produced failure analysis reports.
Provided expert technical support for warranty resolution and one-hour training sessions. -
2011 - 2013
Debswana Diamond Jwaneng Mine
Asset Renewal Lead – Movable
I negotiated contracts with vendors.
Managed, coordinated, controlled, and executed engineering projects and plant shutdowns.
Completed a BWP142m project under budget for a P&H Electric Rope Shovel Life Extension. -
2007 - 2010
Debswana Diamond Jwaneng Mine
Engineering Foreman
Provided technical support on support equipment mobile machines
I managed a workforce of over 50 employees comprised of Diesel Plant Fitters, Auto-Electricians, Welders and Boilermakers, Aircon Technicians, Handymen, Stores Controller, Planners and Clerks.
Budgeting and cost control. -
2001 - 2007
Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
Workshop Foreman
I managed a workforce of over 80 employees comprised of Diesel Plant Fitters, Auto-Electricians, Welders and Boilermakers, Aircon Technicians, Artisan Assistants, Tyre Fitters, Stores Controller, and OEM Contract Artisans.
Managed a continuous operation (CONTOPS) covering 24/7 to the production teams.
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1991 - 2001
Barloworld Equipment
Diesel Plant Fitter
Apprenticeship training for 4 years.
Component repairs and rebuilds in specialised bays.
Lead artisan in the General Bay
Troubleshoot and repair machines on site (Field Service).