Blessing Dziruni
Heavy Equipment Technician
Norton
Summary
Experienced and qualified Heavy-Duty Mechanic with over 14 years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment—10 years of which have been in supervisory roles. Skilled in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems with a strong background in reliability-focused maintenance. Passionate about knowledge transfer, safety, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, coach junior staff, and reduce equipment downtime through proactive diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Expat Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Bisha Mining Share Company
08.2024 - Current
- Perform mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on underground mining equipment.
- Supervise and mentor national mechanics, providing on-the-job training and technical coaching.
- Conduct knowledge transfer initiatives to build local workforce capacity.
- Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and maintenance schedules.
- Support root cause failure analysis and assist in reliability improvements.
- Equipment Handled: Siton Equipment: DW250 Jumbo, DL4 Solo Long Hole Drill, XTUW-5 Loader, DW1-31 Face Drilling Jumbo, XTUW-20 Truck, Sandvik Equipment: LH410 Loader, DD321 Jumbo, TH330 Truck
Product Support Technician
Epiroc Zimbabwe
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered on-site support for commissioning, diagnostics, and repairs of Epiroc machines.
- Led rebuilds and technical assessments for customer-owned machines.
- Uploaded machine audit data to RigScan and evaluated warranty cases.
- Prepared technical reports and recommendations to enhance equipment uptime.
- Conducted training and mentoring for artisans on service procedures and troubleshooting.
Chargehand – Underground Equipment
Epiroc Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Led a team of artisans to ensure compliance with OEM maintenance standards.
- Conducted pre- and post-operation inspections, planned maintenance, and safety briefings.
- Resolved breakdowns swiftly through effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Maintained documentation and conducted end-of-shift reports and reviews.
Service Technician – Underground Equipment
Epiroc Zimbabwe
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Performed maintenance and repairs on ST1030LP scooptrams, MT436LP trucks, Boomer S1L, and Boltec SL.
- Ensured rapid response to breakdowns (mean time to repair < 2 hours).
- Delivered reliable service intervals exceeding 60 hours (MTBF).
- Adhered to SHEQ compliance through inspections and audits.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Intern
MCC Horlock Mining
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Assisted artisans in diagnosing and repairing powertrains, hydraulics, and undercarriages.
- Carried out field maintenance tasks on CAT, Komatsu, and Terex machinery.
- Gained practical experience in inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of components.
- Equipment Exposure: Dump Trucks: CAT 733, KOMATSU HD785, TEREX 100, Loaders: CAT L992, KOMATSU L800, Graders: CAT GZ128, G14
Education
National Diploma -
Automotive Engineering
National Certificate - undefined
Diesel Plant Fitting
Journeyman Certification - undefined
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Driver’s License - undefined
Class 4
Skills
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Hydraulic Diagnostics
- Underground Mining Equipment Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Skills Transfer
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- SHEQ Standards
- Equipment Rebuilds
- Commissioning
- Technical Reporting
- Documentation
- Reading Technical Manuals
- Reading Hydraulic Diagrams
Education And Certifications
- National Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- National Certificate in Diesel Plant Fitting
- Journeyman Certification – Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Driver’s License – Class 4
Training
- Epiroc Service Level 2 Certification – ST7LP & UDS DCS
- Atlas Copco Product Training – ST1030, MT436LP, Boomer S1L, Boltec SL
- Rock Drill Training – COP 1838, MD20, RR11
- Epiroc RCS & Electrical Training (Boomer S1L, Boltec SL)
- Maintenance Basics, Safe Start Training
- Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Online Training)
Timeline
Expat Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Bisha Mining Share Company
08.2024 - Current
Product Support Technician
Epiroc Zimbabwe
01.2022 - 07.2024
Chargehand – Underground Equipment
Epiroc Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 12.2021
Service Technician – Underground Equipment
Epiroc Zimbabwe
01.2010 - 12.2014
Heavy Duty Mechanic Intern
MCC Horlock Mining
01.2006 - 12.2006
National Certificate - undefined
Diesel Plant Fitting
Journeyman Certification - undefined
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Driver’s License - undefined
Class 4
National Diploma -
Automotive Engineering
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