Curriculum Vitae

Fred Prince Afanquah

Box ** Tarkwa

Cell Phone: +233*********

+233*********

Email: ad3mj5@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

To obtain a challenging position as a Welding in an esteemed organization that gives me a scope for upgrading my knowledge and enhances my skills. As a qualified Boilermaker and Welder with (18) working years’ experience that will enable me to make a significant difference in your organization, and to be part of a team that works diligently towards the growth of the organization.

Objective

An enthusiastic, well organized conscientious and self-motivated with broad ranging exposure. Possessing good communication skills coupled with well-developed leadership skills and having the ability to relate well to people at all levels. I am also used to working under pressure, a team player, focused on meeting my targets and reporting to my superiors, both orally and written in both surface and underground mining. Personal Details

Date of Birth : 16th July, 1990

Place of Birth : Ajumako, - Ghana

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : Ghanaian

Educational Background

Institution : Takoradi Technical Institute (TTI)

Year : 2009

Certificate

: Welding Intermediate

Institution : Takoradi Polytechnic

Year : 2011

Certificate : Advance Certificate

Professional Skills

• Certificate in Life Safer International – St. John’s Ambulance Ghana

• Rescue and First Aid/Safety Team member of Chamber of Mines Competitions

• Experience in Bench Fitting Welder

• Experience in Aluminium Welding

Setting up and align components accurately prior to welding.

• Reading, interpreting and working to engineering drawings

• Welding in flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions

• Welding, cutting and fabricating jobs on heavy duty mining equipment using Miller and Lincoln welding machines using SMAW/MMAW/GMAW/MIG/FCAW/GTAW/TIG welding processes as appropriate for the job.

• Working on stainless steel, galvanized and others materials, doing grinding, cutting, plasma cutting.

• Plant daily inspection and Works independently or as part of a team and make sound decisions and solve technical problems

• Correctly set up and trouble shoot GMAW/FCAW semi-automatic wire feeder

• Troubleshoots for problem, for any kind of units for heavy equipment like excavator, bulldozer, backhoe, loader, dump truck, grader

• Correctly set up and trouble shoot GTAW welding lead

• Training of new recruiters for higher performance (On the job training).

• Capable to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required

• MIG, Stick and TIG Welding Experience AAAALUALUMINIUM MINIUM

• Able to read, interpret and work to engineering drawings.

• Submit daily and weekly report to the field service manager Name of Company BCM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Position Welder / Fabricator

Date 2018 to Date

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure sufficient task analysis is completed to carry work out safely.

• Ensure all direct labouring control work to safe working procedures and systems.

• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.

• Work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multicomponent parts.

• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the job’s needs.

• Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.

• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders.

• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.

• Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor / lead or maintenance department.

• Co-ordinate and allocate work to trade employees in accordance with directions. Request equipment, materials and consumables as required within limits of authority. Monitor the use if materials and care of equipment and plant to minimize waste and damage. • Ensure that lab our is constantly employed efficiently and effectively

• Refer disciplinary action to the Workshop Supervisor.

• Ensure that work is performed as per Job Cards or ITP’s and current schedule of works.

• Ensure all work is carried out to quality and specification requirements and that documentation is completed on time.

Name of Company ENI ZEST WEG GHANA INTERNATIONAL

Position Welder Specialist

Date 2015 to 2016

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assisting the crews to repairs to Heavy Earth Moving Equipment - Haul Trucks, Caterpillars, Track Dozers, Drilling Rigs, Shovels, Front End Trains workers in operation of equipment and supervise brazing and soldering operations Supervises, Co-ordinates and directs the Central Workshops Fabrication Section, which includes pipe fitting, welding and boiler making activities. Ensures all works are carried out safely and according to safe working requirements as directed by the Work Permit System.

• Trains workers in operation of equipment and supervise brazing and soldering operations

• Delivering and implementing Boiler making training (both in the Training Centre and on the job) according to skills requirements.

• Monitoring Welder performance and their repair rates in accordance with job quality requirements

• Making products and parts by joining metal parts together using welding and other fusing techniques, and using bolts, rivets, and other fasteners

• Supervises, Co-ordinates and directs the Central Workshops Fabrication Section, which includes pipe fitting, welding and boiler making activities. Ensures all works are carried out safely and according to safe working requirements as directed by the Work Permit System.

• Provides training and development to employees and assess their progress, that includes on-the job training, counselling and proper work delegation

• Maintain the welding and fabrication areas in a clean and orderly condition

• Fitment of liners in the chutes/hopper liners and any heavy-duty steel

• Maintaining standards of safety and comply with Company’s Health, Safety & Environment Management System requirements.

• Arranges for and ensure that tools, equipment, spare parts and other materials are available for field and Central Workshops’ maintenance work at all times and initiates list of spare parts and materials for replenishment of stock

• Monitoring Welder performance and their repair rates in accordance with job quality requirements

• Inspects work or confers with Weld Inspector I and Weld Inspector II to maintain specified standards and quality.

• Supervising fitting and assembly of structural frames

• Maintenance of Slat Conveyors e.g.: Replacement of Worn or Corroded Parts

• Maintain the welding and fabrication areas in a clean and orderly condition Name of Company: GROUP FIVE CONSTRUCTION INT. LTD. Position: Welder Specialist

Date: 2014

Responsibilities & Duties

• Reading & Interpretation of Drawings is essential as was Plate Developments

• Supervising and directing site personnel regarding project requirements meeting standards/specifications

• Allocation of workforce and appropriate trades to tasks

• Scheduling and forecasting of work and materials to meet work schedule

• Responsible for the quality, quantity of work and the completion of work within specifications and expected time frames.

• Daily reporting to key stakeholders

• Ensuring all site personal maintaining safe work practices and a safe work environment

• Maintenance of Slat Conveyors e.g.: Replacement of Worn or Corroded Parts

• Maintain the welding and fabrication areas in a clean and orderly condition Confidence within MIG & TIG Welding

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & Weld Symbols

• Mine Site experience preferred

• Completing different projects to assist in mine expansion.

• Assist the welders to carry out crack detection and repairs on hydraulic shovel booms and sticks, using advanced welding procedures and techniques.

• Provides training and development to employees and assess their progress, that includes on-the job training, counselling and proper work delegation

• Assist in accident investigations, corrective measure implementation and facility audits if required.

• Participate in required training.

• Monitor the fabrication attainments to determine whether or not targets are met.

• Work with the team members and the Fabrication Manager to work on improving missed targets

Name of Company: WEB CONSTRUCTION INT. LTD.

Position: Welder Specialist

Date: 2012

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure sufficient task analysis is completed to carry work out safely.

• Ensure all direct labouring control work to safe working procedures and systems.

• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.

• Work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multicomponent parts.

• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the job’s needs.

• Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.

• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders.

• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.

• Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor / lead or maintenance department.

• Co-ordinate and allocate work to trade employees in accordance with directions. Request equipment, materials and consumables as required within limits of authority. Monitor the use if materials and care of equipment and plant to minimize waste and damage.

• Ensure that lab our is constantly employed efficiently and effectively

• Refer disciplinary action to the Workshop Supervisor.

• Ensure that work is performed as per Job Cards or ITP’s and current schedule of works.

• Ensure all work is carried out to quality and specification requirements and that documentation is completed on time.

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Responsible for the training of local welders to International Standards

• Capable of working on own initiative without supervision.

• Fluent in English both reading and writing

• Perform work safely following all safety rules, using required PPE

• Quick to learn and adjust to changing circumstances.

• System, Certificate of Competency by BVQI.

• Obedience, Dedication, Selflessness and Hardworking

• Analytical Ability

• Interpersonal Skills

• Good Communication Skills

• High Sense of Judgments

• Excellent Written, Effective Communication, Decision-Making and Problem

• Very good Organizing and Managerial Skills

• Leadership Qualities, Experienced, good Inter-personal Relations, Ability to Work in Multicultural Environment and Strong Sense of Integrity

• Overseeing the Health, Safety and Environmental issues of the workshop, ensuring that all personnel perform their duties using the appropriate safety gear as provided by the company, Modifying and improving for better performance. Training by Goldfields Ghana Limited

• Fire fighting

• Basic First Aid

• Radiation Safety Awareness

• Fasteners

• Chemical Awareness

• Lock Out, Tag Out and Try Out Procedure

• Welding Safety Awareness

• Oxygen and Acetylene

• Grinding Sparks

• Confine Space

• Precision Measuring Tools

References

Mr. Michael Awu

Welding Supervisor

BCM Ghana Ltd.

Tell: +233*********

Mr. Moses Quaye

Welding Superintendent

BCM Ghana Ltd.

Tel: +233*********

Mr. James Adika

Supervisor

Goldfields Ghana Ltd.

Tel: +233*********

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