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Summary

Experienced technician with extensive expertise in maintenance, service, and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems across various equipment. Demonstrates excellent shop and safety skills developed through work as a field technician in industrial and telecom environments, including automobile engines. Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining diverse mechanical engines while collaborating effectively with team members to ensure optimal power availability for telecom service providers. Skilled in setting objectives and working under pressure to meet deadlines, with a strong ability to analyse problems and determine appropriate actions independently. Possesses exceptional computer skills encompassing Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, ORACLE, and internet applications. A proven team builder with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills that facilitate effective interaction at all organisational levels.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
14
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work history

Mr. Clutch Autocentres

Vehicle Technician and MOT TESTER
08.2023 - 09.2025

Job overview

  • Carry out repairs and servicing to the highest standards and to the appropriate specification;
  • Test and diagnose faults as requested;
  • Examine vehicles, recognize and provide a written report on vehicle (or component) defects or systems of impending failure;
  • Ensure all work is carried out observing safe working practices of self and others;
  • Promote and maintain the Company image, acting as a brand ambassador.
  • MOT TESTER
  • Conduct MOT's in line with DVSA guidelines and to adhere to company policies.
  • Ensure all MOT's are carried out in line with DVSA guidelines to ensure full compliance
  • Ensure all work is carried out observing safe working practices of self and others

Qatar Airways

Technician-MOTOR TRANSPORT
03.2015 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Ensuring health and safety both in the workshop and the entire airport at large
  • Completing all duties according to applicable safety measures and published procedures.
  • Use of workshop equipment’s and tools like Intelligent tester, multimeters, AC charging machine, vacuum pump, hoists, battery charger, power tools, toque rench, tire changing machine (Light and Heavy), battery hydrometer, hydraulic press, gear box jack and many more to execute tasks
  • Carrying out tire change and repair using light and heavy vehicle tire changing machines.
  • Carrying out daily inspection for sweeper trucks, runway rubber remover
  • Carrying out maintenance and repair of RUN WAY RUBBER AND PAINTREMOVER EQUIPMENT (CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN AND OPERATOR)
  • Inspection, service and repair of GSE equipment’s including passenger steps, ground power units, air starter units, forklifts, Air craft push back, Deck loaders
  • Carrying out repair and service on airport operation vehicles including Toyota Prado’s, Mitsubishi (all models), and Mazda, BMW, Benz and other models. This includes oil change, fuel filter and air filter and all sorts of overhauls
  • Identifying malfunctions and then carrying out repairs on airport vehicles, Run way closure marker generators, Sweepers trucks, boom lifts and other equipment and other operational equipment’s
  • Inspection of airport sweeper equipment’s, folk lifts, medium generator sets, runway closure markers
  • Periodic maintenance of operation vehicles like Toyota models, coaster buses, canter trucks, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Benz, Suzuki, This includes oil change, fuel filter and air filter plus minor and major repairs
  • Carrying out technical inspection of vehicles and equipment’s in order to obtain government road permits.
  • Diagnosis and repair of vehicle systems like charging system, airbag, ignition ABS and air conditioning
  • Diagnosing and repairing electric components like alternator, a/c compressor, radios
  • Using electronic parts catalog EPC to identify parts for order and purchase.
  • Provide work reports for repair and inspection
  • Filling job cards for all work done
  • Help team members to identify mechanical and electrical faults
  • Assist in the responding to work orders generated by FRC and making sure breakdowns are attended to in the minimum time possible
  • Maintain the maintenance management database appropriate to their discipline by accurately filling job cards for all equipments attended to in and outside the workshop.
  • Maintaining an accurate data base for parts and other service materials in the store by regularly updating the spare management system through stock take.
  • Carrying out preventive maintenance on HIA and DIA equipments.
  • Experience in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic service, repair plus diagnosis.
  • Experience in maintenance, service and repair of various vehicle models like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Ford and equipment's.
  • Periodic maintenance of vehicle in line with manufacture specifications
  • Suspension, engine, transmission and vehicle electrical system diagnosis and repairs
  • Service and repair of Toyota vehicle, including Toyota Land cruiser, VDJ200, HZJ76, VDJ76, Buses and Hi-Ace, HZJ79, HZJ105, Hilux KD ,and more
  • Vehicle suspension inspection, overhaul and repairs
  • Tire change, Wheel balancing and alignment
  • Engine and transmission diagnosis and repair
  • Vehicle PDI and PDS
  • Identifying malfunctions and then carrying out repairs.
  • Identify problems with generators and understand safe and efficient outputs levels for all generators
  • Assist in the commissioning of plant and equipment
  • Perform provide routine inspection and service of all generators
  • Ensuring a minimum stock for service parts in the workshop store e.g. oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, grease, bulbs, tyres and other parts for vehicles, Run way closure marker generators, Sweepers, boom lifts and other equipments. This is by requesting for additional parts through ORACLE.
  • Helping in the management of the fuel keys (PETROL AND DIESEL KEYS) by day to day monitoring the filling of the fuel forms in regards to quantity taken, vehicle number, staff number and other details.
  • Providing a daily report to the supervisor for all work pending and making sure the necessary follow up is done

Linksoft Communication systems

Field Maintenance Supervisor
05.2011 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Ensuring daily safety of the team and work stations by encouraging staff to adhere to safety precautions and maintaining cleanliness of telecom masks.
  • Working hand in hand with the operations team at head office to generate maintenance schedules to be followed by the team in order to reduce break downs.
  • Making requisitions for spares parts and service parts in order to ensure smooth running of the networks.
  • Perform routine inspection and service of all generators .
  • Perform repairs, including but not limited to engine overhauls and belt replacements.
  • Identify problems with generators and understand safe and efficient outputs levels for all generators on .
  • Assist with the fueling of all generators
  • Operate and maintain all power generation equipment and tools in a safe manner
  • Interpret and apply manufacturers repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings and diagnostic codes.
  • Perform maintenance on coolant, oil and fuel systems.
  • I have understanding of power generation, electrical safety and engine maintenance.
  • Utilize electrical math formulas to meet the specifications of a proper load test.
  • I am able to understand voltage, amperage, frequency and poser factors.
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  • Working hand in hand with contractors on behalf of the company to make sure proper work is carried out as per the company request and there by generating technical reports for all installations done.
  • Responding to all calls from the network operations center to makes sure all escalated alarms are responded to in time there by minimizing down time in the network
  • Providing permanent solutions to all faults encountered through technical observation and evaluation. In case of no spare availability, provide temporally solutions in order to minimize down time
  • Earned a reputation as a talented technician; troubleshooting & fixing of faults on heavy diesel generators, power rectifiers, air conditioners, and all these completed on time and to specifications.
  • Handled assignments ranging from generator routine maintenance to overhauling, configuration of control panels, AC & DC, plus Solar power systems, installation of new generators and their control units; Automatic changeover switches.
  • Servicing air conditioners at the masts. This included cleaning AC air filters, tubes and gas refilling.
  • Demonstrated advanced supervisory, organizational & interpersonal skills as a field supervisor. Managed to freely interact with my teams to understand their challenges, sharing different engineering skills and with these, we improved the performance of the concerned region in terms of power availability to about 99%.
  • Generating daily, weekly and monthly field technical reports for company assessment and also to determine the network availability. This could help in proper planning

Toyota Uganda limited

Workshop Technician
05.2009 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Carrying out Pre delivery inspection service (PDI) on brand new vehicle purchased by customers to ensure that good quality vehicles are delivered.
  • Carrying out a final inspection on customers vehicles after engine and transmission systems have been overhauled.
  • Carrying out service on customers’ vehicle as assigned by the workshop supervisors. This could range from service A1, A2, A3 and B
  • Making sure that quality spare parts are supplied to the engine room .This could happen in case parts are to be supplied by a local agent.
  • Service, repair and overhaul a of Toyota vehicle, including Toyota Land cruiser, VDJ200, HZJ76, VDJ76, Buses and Hi-Ace, HZJ79, HZJ105, Toyota Hilux KD series, Toyota corolla.
  • Carrying out minor and major repairs on customers vehicles. This included engine overhaul, gearbox overhaul, hub overhaul, working on suspension and fuel system plus other repairs.
  • Tire changing
  • Carrying out computer aided wheel balancing and alignment on customers’ vehicles as directed by the workshop supervisors.
  • Carrying out computer aided diagnosis to rectify faults in the vehicle system. This could be done using and intelligent tester 11 before repair could proceed by the technician.
  • Carrying out electrical repairs. This included correcting Air conditioning and lighting defects plus other repairs.
  • Working with the parts department as assigned by the training manager. Here I obtained skills in using the Electronic parts catalogue (EPC) for identification of part numbers for different vehicle model and the use of AUTOMATE.
  • Toyota PRO and Diagnosis-technician certifications

Civil aviation Authority

Trainee Technician
07.2008 - 04.2009

Job overview

  • Inspection and repair of operational vehicles like ambulances and workshop transport cars.
  • Daily inspection and repair of fire trucks including greasing, brake adjustment and other repairs.
  • Carrying out inspection on conveyor systems and escalators. This included checking state of V-belts and bearings on the motors.
  • Carrying out inspection and maintenance of generators at the airport, radar and port bell.
  • Inspection , repair and service marine equipments that is; boats and winches .This included refueling of boats ,oil top up and greasing of the winches
  • Worked as a trainee technician in mechanical section

Uganda Police mechanical Workshop

Industrial trainee
06.2007 - 08.2007

Job overview

  • Carrying out periodic checks on various vehicle systems like brakes, suspension system, transmission system, body and chassis, lubrication.
  • Repair service and maintenance of police motor vehicles and motorcycles
  • Carrying out routine service inspections, such as testing and lubricating engines and other major components.
  • Trainee in the maintenance section

Education

Uganda Technical College (UTC) Elgon

Ordinary Diploma from Mechanical engineering
01.2006 - 01.2009

University overview

ODM

Kasubi Senior Secondary School

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
01.2004 - 01.2005

University overview

UACE

Bwaise Parents High School

Uganda Certificate of Education
01.2000 - 01.2003

University overview

UCE

Linnet Primary School

Primary Leaving Examination
01.1992 - 01.1999

University overview

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Skills

  • Vast experience in maintenance, service and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems on various equipments
  • Excellent shop and safety skills honed from work as a field technician in industrial and telecom environment with auto mobile engines Able to troubleshoot & maintain a number of mechanical engines
  • Strong team collaboration skills Work closely with team members to achieve required power availability for a number of Telecom service providers
  • Ability to set objectives; work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Works on own initiative, analyzing problems and deciding on course of action accordingly
  • Excellent computer skills; that is to say, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, Microsoft access, Microsoft PowerPoint, ORACLE and internet
  • A proven Team builder, with exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, helping me work at all levels in & outside the organization

Engine performance tuning

Oil changing competence

Computerised alignment expertise

Mechanical problem diagnosis

Use of diagnostic equipment

Inventory management aptitude

Time management mastery

Collision damage assessment

Diesel engine specialization

Job specific physical stamina

Fleet operation understanding

Preventive maintenance knowledge

Quality control focus

Engine repair proficiency

Steering mechanisms knowledge

Exhaust systems repairing

Transmission repair and replacement

Workshop equipment usage

Understanding of automotive electronics

Tyre maintenance knowledge

Oil change procedures

Safety compliance awareness

Brake system servicing

Breakdown assistance provision

Mechanical repair techniques

Repair estimation expertise

Safety inspections conducting

Vehicle troubleshooting mastery

Hybrid vehicles familiarity

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Battery replacement experience

Tyre balancing and alignment

Vehicle system knowledge

Exhaust systems repairs

Vehicle diagnostics proficiency

Air conditioning system services

Manual handling

Diesel and petrol engines

Repair

Manual and automatic transmissions

Vehicle fault identification

[Type] equipment installation

Methodical analysis

Hand-eye coordination

Engine work

Hydraulic equipment operation

Technical drawing interpretation

Automotive repairs

MOT inspections

Workshop management

Oil and [Type] checks

Maintenance

Puncture repairs

Electrical testing

Clutch and driveline assessments

MOT document checks

Spare parts ordering

Engine repair

Vehicle cleaning

Technical vehicle assessments

Mobile vehicle repairs

Maintenance scheduling

Car servicing

[Type] technician

Hydraulic systems maintenance

Bodywork repair

Wheel alignment

Roadside assistance

Automotive diagnostics

Vehicle diagnostics

Vehicle inspection documentation

Diagnosis

[Type] fuel system

Proficient in [Type] specifications

MOT

Mechanical testing

Light vehicle servicing

Suspension assessments

Customer Service

Verbal communication

Inventory control

Regulatory compliance

Generator preventive maintenance

Safety procedure compliance

Tyre repairs

Systems maintenance and upkeep

Engine diagnostics

Customer communication

Vehicle modification

Battery testing

Clutch repair

Certification

  • Toyota, pro and Diagnosis technician
  • Service, repair and overhaul a of Toyota vehicle, including Toyota Land cruiser, VDJ200, HZJ76, VDJ76, Buses and Hi-Ace, HZJ79, HZJ105, Toyota Hilux KD series, Toyota corolla.
  • Airport Runway rubber remover technician (TRACKJET)
  • Airport Surface Friction Tester technician (ASFT)
  • SCHMIDT SWEEPER TECHNICIAN
  • Certified first Aid and basic life support personnel
  • Certified CPR and first AID personnel
  • Certified working at height personnel
  • VALID QATAR DRIVING LICENCE
  • VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE
  • VALID AIRPORT VEHICLE OPERATING PERMIT-AVOP
  • Refrigerant handling certification uk
  • ATA Light Vehicle Inspection Technician A Certificate uk
  • MOT Testing certificate Class 4 and 7 uk
  • Professional Standards – Technical Certification Uk

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 1987-06-08
  • Nationality: Ugandan

Language proficiency

English: Speaking - Excellent, Reading - Excellent, Writing - Excellent
Luganda: Speaking - Excellent, Reading - Excellent, Writing - Good

References

  • Mr. Jones Matamba, Senior Technical Officer-Motor Transport, Qatar Airways, +97466048789, jmatamba@hamadairport.com.qa
  • Mr. Kiyimba Richard, Supervisor Minor Projects, Qatar Airways, +97433588266, rkiyimba@hamadairport.com.qa
  • Mr. Roger Robert David, Technician, Mr. Clutch Autocenters, +447404398296, roger_robert@hotmail.com

Affiliations

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Timeline

Vehicle Technician and MOT TESTER

Mr. Clutch Autocentres
08.2023 - 09.2025

Technician-MOTOR TRANSPORT

Qatar Airways
03.2015 - 07.2023

Field Maintenance Supervisor

Linksoft Communication systems
05.2011 - 02.2015

Workshop Technician

Toyota Uganda limited
05.2009 - 04.2011

Trainee Technician

Civil aviation Authority
07.2008 - 04.2009

Industrial trainee

Uganda Police mechanical Workshop
06.2007 - 08.2007

Uganda Technical College (UTC) Elgon

Ordinary Diploma from Mechanical engineering
01.2006 - 01.2009

Kasubi Senior Secondary School

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bwaise Parents High School

Uganda Certificate of Education
01.2000 - 01.2003

Linnet Primary School

Primary Leaving Examination
01.1992 - 01.1999

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