Open To Work
Dickson Billy Pangale
Boroko,Papua New Guinea
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Fitter with extensive experience in preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting across various heavy mobile fleets. Committed to upholding the highest Occupational Health and Safety standards while enhancing team communication and efficiency. Currently training future tradespeople to ensure industry readiness and safety compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Diesel Equipment Fitter (HDEF) Trainer/Instructor
Highlands Youth Training And Rehabilitation TVET (HYTARC) College
03.2025 - Current
- Assessed trainees' mechanical and heavy diesel competencies to ensure industry readiness
- Delivered training for certificate and diploma programs to enhance trainee skills
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Assembled mechanical components following specifications and blueprints.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical Fitter
Monadelphous, Lihir New Crest/Newmont Gold Mining Limited
02.2021 - 12.2023
- HDEF, Monadelphous PNG, Lihir New Ireland Province
- Managed maintenance section operations, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues, including engine power loss, pneumatic system malfunctions, hydraulic failures, transmission locks, and drive train problems.
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) Servicing.
- Attending Break Downs & Field Service.
- Differential and Clutch Servicing & Trouble Shooting.
- Steering & Suspension System Servicing & Inspection.
- Engine Cooling System Servicing & Trouble Shooting.
- Wheels & Tires Repair & Trouble Shooting.
- Fuel System Trouble Shooting & Servicing.
- Trouble Shooting Electrical, Starting System, Ignition Switch System, Charging System Trouble Shooting & Servicing, No Power in System, Air System Solenoid No Function, Accessories & Lighting System & Repairs.
- Kubota, Mosa, Caterpillar, Perkins, Detroit, Deutz & Cummins Diesel Engine Generators.
- Lincoln Diesel Engine Welding Machine.
- Ancillary Equipment, Compressors, Lighting Plant.
- HDI Rig or Drill.
- Elevator working plate form (EWPS).
- Dynapac CAT Roller.
- 8 Tone CAT Excavator 336 D2L (Digger).
- ISUZU Plat-Bed & Tipper Trucks.
- Light Vehicles.
- Hazard Identification & Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) / Risk Assessment to Equipment, to Co-Workers, Tools & Working Environment. Analyzing and Evaluating Risk Associated with Hazard. Preventing Ergonomic Risk.
- Working at Heights (Fall Harassment).
- Permit to Confine Surface.
- Hot Work Permit.
- Permit to Work.
- Performed engine operational checks to verify performance standards and ensure safety compliance.
Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitter
Betani Keo Limited
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
02.2019 - 02.2021
- HDEF, Private Company, Port Moresby, National Capital District
- PC200 Komatshu (Dash 8 Series) Excavator (Diggers)
- Caterpillar, 330DL Series
- JCB Excavator & Roller
- 16 G/H (Caterpillar) Grader
- D6 K (Caterpillar) Track Dozers
- 982 C/D Front -End- Loader
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and repaired engines with power deficiencies, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Executed fuel system troubleshooting and servicing procedures to ensure reliable operation of machinery.
- Diagnosed issues in engine cooling and oil cooling systems to prevent overheating.
- Conducted thorough inspections of undercarriages to identify wear and maintenance needs.
- Performed servicing and troubleshooting on accessories and lighting systems to restore power functionality.
- Identified hazards and assessed risks for equipment and work environments.
Heavy Diesel Fitter Mechanic
Local Mechanic
01.2013 - 01.2017
- (Diggers Komatshu PC 200 Series (Dash 8) Excavators)
- Caterpillar 320D, 330DL, 336DL, 336D2L-Series
- Diagnosed and repaired fuel system issues, enhancing engine performance.
- Troubleshooting Mechanical & Repair; Engine Lacking Power.
- Conducted thorough inspections of undercarriage components, ensuring safety and operational reliability.
- Diagnosed electrical issues in starting and ignition systems, increasing system reliability.
- Petrol & Diesel Engine 2 Stroke Engine - 25KV Gen Sets
- Lucas Mill (Shaw Mill) 8inch-10inch V-Shape Single Head Engine
Heavy Equipment Fitter -H.E.F-T/A
Porgera Joint Venture
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Specialized in fitting heavy machinery components.
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) Servicing Engine & Hydraulic System.
- Attending Breakdowns.
- Pit/ Field Service & Repair.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues including engine power loss and hydraulic system overheating; replaced blown hydraulic hoses.
- Executed major component replacements in shovels including swing/slew ring, swing gear box, high-hour engines, pumps, motors, final drives, sprockets, idlers, carrier rollers, load rollers, travel motors, swing brakes, travel brakes, and main boom with cylinders.
- Performed major component change outs on drills including drill tower/mast, high-hour engines, pumps, motors, and swivel head.
- Drills Swivel Head Change Out.
- Servicing & Change Out Rotary Table Gearbox in Drills.
- Engine Cooling System Servicing & Troubleshooting.
- Fuel System Troubleshooting & Servicing.
- Undercarriage Inspections & Servicing.
- RH200 Hydraulic Face Shovels
- RH120 E Diggers & Face Shovels (Terex)
- RH 40 (TEREX) Diggers
- DML Drills
- PRESPLIT DRILLS
- DML HIPRESSURE DRILLS
- DML HD DRILLS (Caterpillar Engine)
- Hazard Identification & Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) / Risk Assessment to Equipment, to Co-Workers, Tools & Working Environment. Analyzing and Evaluating Risk Associated with Hazard. Preventing Ergonomic Risk.
- Working at Heights (Fall Harassment).
- Obtained proper permits for work tasks.
- Engine Fundamental Operational & Functional.
- Troubleshooting Electrical & Servicing, Starting System, Ignition Switch System, Charging System.
On Job Training (OJT)
Porgera Joint Venture
11.2011 - 12.2011
- Service Bay, 789 Lube Bay Section- Maintenance Department
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) Servicing Engine & Hydraulic System.
- Executed daily service tasks in pit and field locations to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Addressed emergency breakdown calls for fuel and oil systems, facilitating timely repairs and minimizing downtime.
- 789 (Caterpillar) Haul Trucks
- 777 (Caterpillar) Haul Truck
- 824 (Caterpillar) Wheel Dozers
- D10 N/R (Caterpillar) Track Dozers
- 16 G/H (Caterpillar) Grader
- 992 C/D (Caterpillar) Loader's
Education
MECHANICAL TRADES PERSON - Heavy Equipment Mechanical Fitter
Online ELearning Velpic
Australia, Monaelphous03-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Public Administration
Hytarc College
Boroko, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea02-2026
Graduate Certificate - Learn Or Leave The Market. Career And Business Dev
Lectera Global Education
10-2025
Certificate - Power Geothermal Induction, Fatigue Management, Geothermal Hazard Awareness and Burn Blanket Training, Interim Power Station Induction, Power Diesel Induction
Lihir Newcrest Gold Mining Limited
Lihir08-2023
Certificate - Working at Heights Training
Porgera Joint Venture Mine Site
Porgera, Enga09-2017
Certificate - Field Level Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis
Porgera Joint Venture Mine Site
Porgera, Enga09-2017
Certificate - Open Pit Access
Porgera Joint Venture Mine Site
Porgera, Enga05-2015
Technical Certificate -
Porgera Technical Vocational Training Centre
Porgera, Enga01-2012
Certificate - Induction
Porgera Joint Venture Mine Site
Porgera, Enga11-2011
Certificate - Tertiary & Community Studies (CTCS)
University of Papua New Guinea, Wabag Open Campus
Wabag, Enga01-2007
Certificate - Grade 10 Certificate
Wabag Secondary School
Enga Province01-2005
Skills
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Mechanical System Maintenance
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Heavy Mobile equipment
- Safety compliance
- Identify and Report Safety hazards
- Timely maintenance completion
- Quality maintenance standards
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem Solving
- Workplace Organization
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to Work Autonomously
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Influencing Skill
Location
Laiagam/Porgera, Enga, Papua New Guinea
Awards
- ABC BULLION - Service Men, GOLD MEDAL AWARD, NEWCREST MINING LIMITED
- Certificate of Appreciation/Recognition, Lime Tank/MOL/Eluate Project - New Crest Mining Limited Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea, 2022-2023
- Certificate of Project Completion, New Crest Mining Limited- P&E CV001&CV004
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Equipment Fitter (HDEF) Trainer/Instructor
Highlands Youth Training And Rehabilitation TVET (HYTARC) College
03.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanical Fitter
Monadelphous, Lihir New Crest/Newmont Gold Mining Limited
02.2021 - 12.2023
Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitter
Betani Keo Limited
02.2019 - 02.2021
Heavy Diesel Fitter Mechanic
Local Mechanic
01.2013 - 01.2017
On Job Training (OJT)
Porgera Joint Venture
11.2011 - 12.2011
Heavy Equipment Fitter -H.E.F-T/A
Porgera Joint Venture
01.2011 - 01.2017
MECHANICAL TRADES PERSON - Heavy Equipment Mechanical Fitter
Online ELearning Velpic
Some College (No Degree) - Public Administration
Hytarc College
Graduate Certificate - Learn Or Leave The Market. Career And Business Dev
Lectera Global Education
Certificate - Power Geothermal Induction, Fatigue Management, Geothermal Hazard Awareness and Burn Blanket Training, Interim Power Station Induction, Power Diesel Induction
Lihir Newcrest Gold Mining Limited
Certificate - Working at Heights Training
Porgera Joint Venture Mine Site
Certificate - Field Level Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis
Porgera Joint Venture Mine Site
Certificate - Open Pit Access
Porgera Joint Venture Mine Site
Technical Certificate -
Porgera Technical Vocational Training Centre
Certificate - Induction
Porgera Joint Venture Mine Site
Certificate - Tertiary & Community Studies (CTCS)
University of Papua New Guinea, Wabag Open Campus
Certificate - Grade 10 Certificate
Wabag Secondary School