Thabo Mohatle

THABO EPHRIAM MOHATLE Freelance Diesel Mechanic & Heavy Equipment Maintenance Specialist Bloemfontein, South Africa PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Trade-tested Diesel Mechanic with over 5 years of experience working with heavy earthmoving and mining equipment in both open-cast and underground environments. Skilled in diesel engine diagnostics, hydraulic systems, heavy machinery repair, and breakdown support. Experienced in troubleshooting complex mechanical and hydraulic failures and reducing equipment downtime through effective maintenance and root-cause analysis. Currently completing a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering while offering freelance mechanical consulting and technical support services. CORE SKILLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Diesel Engine Diagnostics Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Heavy Equipment Maintenance Field Service Repairs Preventative Maintenance Electrical Fault Finding (12V / 24V Systems) Major Component Overhauls Transmission & Driveline Repairs Turbocharger Systems Fuel Injection Systems Root Cause Failure Analysis Mining Equipment Maintenance OEM Technical Manual Interpretation HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE • • • • • • • • Caterpillar 777D / 785C Dump Trucks Bell B30D / B40D ADTs Komatsu HD785-7 Volvo A40G Articulated Dump Trucks D8 / D9 Class Dozers 70T – 120T Hydraulic Excavators 992K Front End Loaders Underground Trackless Mining Machines (TMM) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Field Service Diesel Mechanic – Boroa Projects (Dec 2021 – Present) • Perform on-site diagnostics and breakdown repairs on heavy mining equipment • Conduct major engine overhauls including CAT C15 / C18 and Cummins QSX series • Diagnose hydraulic system failures using pressure testing and schematics • Replace major components including transmissions, hydraulic pumps, and final drives • Support preventative maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime Diesel Mechanic – Motheo Automotive (Feb 2020 – Nov 2021) • Maintained underground mining support vehicles and heavy diesel trucks • Performed gearbox repairs, brake system servicing, and driveline maintenance • Conducted inspections and preventative servicing Diesel Mechanic – KNA Automotive Earth (Jul 2018 – Feb 2020) • Assisted with maintenance and repair of earthmoving equipment • Supported diagnostics, engine repairs, and scheduled servicing • Conducted mechanical inspections and preventative maintenance EDUCATION Trade Test Certificate – Diesel Mechanic N6 Certificate – Mechanical Engineering National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (In Progress) – Central University of Technology CERTIFICATIONS CAT Technician Certificate – Technicians for the World Program Code 8 (B) Driver’s License REFERENCES Available upon request