CEPHAS KOBINA IDAN

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A Mechanical Engineer with over ten (10) years diverse technical, and management experiences.

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP #: C – DZSGBK63RQ)

Experienced in Machine Design, Stress Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and Finite Element Modeling using ANSYS and SolidWorks Simulation, 3D Solid Modelling using PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and Autodesk Inventor. Experienced in AutoCAD, CAD\CAM, Energy Engineering & Management, Heat Transfer, Thermal Systems, Computer Programming, Grid Computing, CNC Machine Programming (G&M Codes), Statistical Analysis using SPSS, Mathematical Modeling, Piloting, Research-to-Commercialization, Optimization, Engineering Feasibility & Profitability Analysis, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Experienced in Production and Operation Management, Project Management, Financial Engineering & Modeling, Cost Estimation, Specification & Technical Proposal Document Preparations, Budgeting, FMEA, Risk Assessment, Capital Expenditure Planning, Effective Vendor/Customer Relation, Negotiation and Effective Decision Making,

Possess strong work ethic, strong analytical ability, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment,

Highly productive and organized, with proven ability to manage workloads through planning, prioritization, and disciplined execution of all projects.

Consistently recognized by Superiors as a hard working, dedicated, and quality-focused performer who works well in a team environment as well as independently

Selected Achievements, Honors and Awards

Best Worker Award (Power of Service) for 2013 for maintaining a first call client issue resolution above 80% and QA assessments above the recommended level of 85% and quickest turnaround time for customer solution provision at Alorica Inc., Colorado Springs, CO.

Increased production by about 15% after identifying root causes of malfunctioning and simplified operation and process for Consar Company Ltd

Increased CAD/CAM (SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis, CNC programming) class size by 150% compared with the past years at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Cash Award in recognition of being a dedicated and hardworker at the Energy Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Sci. and Tech. (KNUST)

Consistently maintained server operation without interruption improving processing by 10%; saving about 1000 GBP per month at the The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service – Nottinghamshire, UK

Developed a directly coupled solar powered centrifugal pump by eliminating the Maximum Power Point tracker, and optimizing the pump characteristics to the solar panel characteristics to reduce manufacturing and operational costs at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Developed Decision Support Software for the implementation of Quality Function Deployment at the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, UK

Professional Experiences

BVM Corporation, Denver, CO 06/2014 – Present

Engineering Manager (Manages the Engineering Department, consisting of engineers and draftsmen).

Developed Product Design Packages of the company’s products to comply with ISO9000, API (Q1, 8C, 7K) and ASME BPVC Specifications.

Successfully led the Engineering Department through an API Product Audit to regain the company’s cancelled API Product (8C/7K) License.

Redesigned several key products to resolve customer complaints and to improve functionality of the products.

Designed from scratch a customer special order product. Worked with our supplier foundry to produce castings. This product is one of our most successful products to date.

Uses SolidWorks and ANSYS to design and develop mechanical components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Develop work instructions for the designed components (casting, heat treatment specifications, machining operations including drilling, cutting, milling and weld repairs)

Use FEA techniques, hand calculations to create prototypes to validate and improve existing designs.

Develop test procedures, co-ordinate tests, and analyze test data

Author equipment documentation and manuals

Generate engineering procedures, reports and product specifications.

Approve Engineering Changes Orders and Updates.

Maintains a dialogue with the company's suppliers (foundries) to develop and improve on modified materials to enhance strength and toughness.

Checks all drawings to ensure conformance to internal and industry standards.

ALORICA Inc. Colorado Springs, CO 02/2013 – 06/2014

Quality Assurance Analyst,

Involved in developing strategies to retain existing customers and prospecting and retaining new ones

Employing Continuous Improvement methods to ensure client satisfaction, whilst minimizing time

Monitoring and coaching agents to achieve performance metrics.

The Energy Center, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, (KNUST) – Ghana 08/2008 – 02/2013

Energy Engineering and Management

Worked closely with international sponsors and donors to mapped out potential energy landscape for Ghana and Africa

Researched on renewable energy viability and power prospects for Africa

Investigated and evaluated wind and solar energy, geothermal, ocean current and hydroelectric power in Africa

Investigated the prospects of biomass Cogeneration potential in Africa

Developed multifunctional platforms for hybrid energy sources

Used FEA/CFD to analyze the structure and heat flow profiles for MFP for hybrid energy.

Used SolidWorks for component modelling. Employed the principles of GD&T for all shop drawings.

Evaluated the individual and hybrid energy and power sources in Africa; conducted easy implementation and sustainability analysis.

In Addition to this, also served as an instructor for the Energy Center:

Tutored Machine Design, Thermodynamics, Production and Operations Management (including the principles of Quality Function Deployment, QFD), Finite Element Modelling using ANSYS, CNC Programming, AutoCAD/ Engineering Drawing (including the principles of GD&T), CAD\CAM, 3D Solid Modelling using Solidworks, ProEngineer Wildfire, and Autodesk Inventor.

Consar Civil Engineering Company Ltd, Ghana 03/2012 – 10/2012

Engineering Consultant

Consulted on identifying operational malfunctioning issues, recommended design and technical changes/ modifications to eliminate process and product defects

Conducted lab tests using Design of Experiments (DOE) to simulate identified key contributing parameters and developed strategies for elimination/control

The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service – Nottingham, UK 09/2001 – 07/2008

IT Specialist

Installed and set-up computers and repaired both hardware and software

Providing support using telephone, email and remote desktop to external fire stations

Monitored files and exchange servers, conducted software image testing and maintained IT/AV equipment

Supporting Apple Macintosh Machines and provided first and second line support for Microsoft and bespoke software

Collaborate with senior QA Engineers to developed test plans

Testing desktop images to ensure compliance to Institutional and Departmental guidelines

Deploying the qualified images to specified Departments using Remote Installation Servers (RIS)

Writing Technical Reports on test procedures, results and recommendations to improve future images

Stone and Webster –Stoughton, MA 08/1998 – 09/1999

Piping Installation Supervisor

Involved in the construction of a $325M 110MW thermal power plant in West Africa

Managed a team of 20 pipe fitters/assemblers installing piping to and from steam turbines to various units.

Involved in Material Take Off (MTO) analysis and liaised with inventory

Worked closely layout plan, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), P&ID diagrams

Performed stress calculations and analysis, and prepared piping drawings (using GD&T) for field installation

Layout piping based on P&ID to meet expected stresses

Involved in inspection of completed work and project management meetings

Ghana Cement Works – Ghana 08/1997 - 11/1997

Mechanical/Maintenance/Production Engineering Intern

Involved in keeping and improving production machines uptime to meet production targets

Involved in weekly maintenance inspection team for identification and maintaining machines.

Designed and prepared components drawings for fabrication

Developed work instructions for drilling, cutting and welding of the designed components

Assisted the management of the Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Manufacturing Engineering and Management)

The Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom 12/1999 – 11/2004

Dissertation: Construction as a Manufacturing Process: Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in the Construction Industry

BSc. (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Eng. Department, Kwame Nkrumah University of Sci. and Tech. (KNUST), Ghana 10/1993 - 07/1998

Thesis: Design and Construction of a Directly Coupled Photovoltaic Centrifugal Pump using AutoCAD/C++

Training

Public Speaking, Lincoln University - United Kingdom (UK) 03/2006

Cambridge Research Methodology Workshop, Cambridge University- United Kingdom 02/2001

Current Issues and Problems in Management and Management Research, The Nottingham Trent University- UK 01/2001

Selected Projects Executed

Piloting Solutions for Reversing Brain Drain into Brain Gain for Africa: A UNESCO-Hewlett Packard Joint Initiative involving GRID Computing, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) – Ghana 03/2009 – Present

Renewable Energy Education Program (EDULINK-REEP), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) – Ghana 03/2009 – Present

Design and installation of a Public Announcement Display System, The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Nottinghamshire UK 10/2007 – 07/2008

Setup and configuration of a system (Hardware/Software) to produce Security Access Cards, The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Nottinghamshire UK 10/2007 – 07/2008

Installation of Two (2) $ 325M Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) for Stone and Webster 08/1998 – 02/1999

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