Serafim Abudala
Nampula
Summary
Industrial mechanic with extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting railway equipment, including Plasser & Theurer Unimat tamping machines and conveyor systems. Proficient in preventive and corrective maintenance, fault identification, and resolution. Committed to adhering to safety and quality standards to enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Tamping Machine Operator
DIN-Nacala Logistics – Nampula
Nampula
05.2026 - Current
- Operated and monitored Plasser & Theurer tamping machines Unimat 09-16 and 08-475 on railway infrastructure daily.
- Completed preventive maintenance tasks and performed daily inspections checks.
- Collected and recorded railway curve data for ongoing track analysis.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and pneumatic system faults on site.
- Followed industrial safety standards and procedures for all workshop activities.
Tamping Machine Operator
MD-Nacala Logistics – Nampula
Nampula
03.2023 - 04.2026
- Operated and monitored heavy railway equipment ( Plasser & Theurer tamping machines Unimat 09-16 and 08-475).
- Performed preventive maintenance and daily inspections;
- Collected and recorded railway curve data ( BTC, BCC, ECC, ETC, Cant, MO).
- Identified and resolved mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
- Monitored machine function and performance, quickly diagnosing malfunctions to reduce operational downtime.
Locomotive Mechanical Intern
Northen Development Corridor
Nampula
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in locomotive maintenance activities;
- Performed basic diagnosis of mechanical faults;
- Inspected critical locomotive components;
- Provided support to the senior technical team.
Mechanical Artisan
Conveyors Maintenance System – Nampula
Nampula
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed maintenance on conveyor systems;
- Replaced components and carried out mechanical adjustments;
- Conducted lubrication and alignment of conveyor systems;
- Contributed to the reduction of operational failures;
- Planned preventive maintenance activities;
- Performed metal fabrication and welding work.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Industrial Engieering
Industrial and Commercial Institute of Nampula
Nampula,Mozambique 02.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
- Mechanical maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Fault Diagnosis
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Hearth and safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Fast learner
- willingness to travel and work outdoors
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Portuguese
Native
Timeline
Tamping Machine Operator
DIN-Nacala Logistics – Nampula
05.2026 - Current
Tamping Machine Operator
MD-Nacala Logistics – Nampula
03.2023 - 04.2026
Locomotive Mechanical Intern
Northen Development Corridor
04.2021 - 03.2022
Mechanical Artisan
Conveyors Maintenance System – Nampula
05.2019 - 11.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Industrial Engieering
Industrial and Commercial Institute of Nampula
02.2016 - 12.2018