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Ashley Kagande

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I am a safety-focused crane and heavy equipment operator with more than 7 years of hands-on experience in mining, construction, and industrial projects.

About

I am a safety-focused crane and heavy equipment operator with more than 7 years of hands-on experience in mining, construction, and industrial projects. I excel in operating high-capacity mobile and crawler cranes (up to 160T), earthmoving gear, and heavy transport equipment, always prioritizing lift integrity and HSE compliance.

I bring strong teamwork, toolbox talks, and mentoring to crews, along with meticulous pre-operation checks, load chart analysis, and proactive maintenance that reduces downtime.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ShonaAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 5 roles

Mobile Crane & HGV Operator (110T) · Zhongjin Heli EnergyApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Operated 110T mobile cranes for heavy equipment transport and plant infrastructure assembly. Responsible for safe driving and positioning of HGVs and crane carriers. Monitored load balance and environmental conditions to ensure lift integrity. Conducted rigorous pre-operational inspections and maintained detailed safety checklists.

Crane & Material Handling Operator · Dallaglio Investments (Pickstone Peerless Mine)Feb 2025 – Mar 2025 · 2 mos

Operated all-terrain, rough terrain, and tower cranes in restricted mining environments. Utilized telehandlers and forklifts for precise material positioning and site logistics.

Heavy Equipment & HGV Operator · Max Mind Investments, ZimbabweJun 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Operated high-capacity cranes (160T, 25T, 30T, 50T) for mining projects. Operated telehandlers, excavators, bulldozers, and motor graders for site development. Managed HGVs and tipper trucks for efficient material movement. Led toolbox talks and mentored junior staff. Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance.

Mobile & Crawler Crane Operator · Prospect Lithium ZimbabweApr 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos
Crane Operator (60T) · ZimascoOct 2019 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education

Certificate: Mobile Cranes Operation (up to 250T) · Raiderbourne Earthmovers2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 9

Ordinary Level Certificate2030 – 2026
Defensive Driving Certificate – Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ)2030 – 2026
Basic Mining First Aid (BMFA) – Red Cross Zimbabwe2030 – 2026
Driver’s License: Class 2 / BE & CE (HGV Certified)2030 – 2026

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