Project Management Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Posted:

September 05, 2024

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CHRISTOPHER ASSOWAH

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PERSONAL DATA

Address: Box 908 Obuasi Marital status: Married

Nationality: Ghanaian email: *********@*****.***

Tel. +233*********

SUMMARY

Experience mining maintenance and engineering professional with 16 years’ experience in underground/surface mining typically in asset management, fleet management, team management, strategist, system efficiency improvement driver and project management.

I have held management roles in both asset management, project management, engineering operations and engineering technical. This has built in me extensive knowledge in engineering standards, equipment optimization and asset management.

Mechanical engineer by profession, holding a Master of Science

(Msc) and Bachelor of Science Mechanical engineering. I also hold governance certificate of competency in engineering manager and engineering superintendent and a member of Ghana institute of engineers.

Currently holding the role as Maintenance Manager and resident engineer of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited.

I have knowledge in the system application product (SAP) as work management tool.

Highly vested in project management and a certified project management professional (PMP) with a certificate number of 3914862

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS.

Lead in the commissioning and handing over C150 crusher as part of the process plant upgrades.

Eliminated the milling and crushing circuit challenges through the root cause analysis and implementation of recommendations.

Lead in the commissioning and handing over cyanide sparging plant as part of the process plant upgrades.

Lead in the commissioning and handing of ten (10) surface rigs and twenty (20) surface caterpillar dump trucks.

Lead in the commissioning and handing over of four (4) primary vent fans (350 cubic meter per seconds axial flow 2

fans) as part of ventilation improvement.

Lead in the commissioning and handing over of two (2) fridge plant 14mega watt capacity as part of ventilation improvement.

Lead in the commissioning and handing over new

underground pump station capable of delivering 120litres per second of water to surface.

Lead in the commissioning into operations sandvik th660i

(6), th320(5), jumbos (4), cable bolter (3), service equipment’s (normets (4)) and light duty vehicles (30)

Lead in the installation, commissioning and handing over of underground MRH 20 rock breaker and material handling units (conveyors, chutes, power pack and loading flasks).

Lead in the installation, commissioning and handing over of the paste fill plant with a capacity 4000tonnes per day paste to underground.

Lead in the vertical material transport upgrade, commissioning and handing over of the rock winder with the duty cycle of 20skips per hour.

Lead in the upgrade, commissioning and handing over of both Maryanne and man winder.

Lead in the assembling and installation of underground mine conveyance taking into accounts regulatory compliance.

Lead in the assembling, installation and commissioning of 100tonnes batching plant taking into consideration regulatory requirements.

Lead in the dismantling, refurbishing, assembling and installation of 150tonnes mine weighing bridge taking into accounts regulatory compliance.

Designed and implemented stage pumping facility to dewater underground water to surface at a depth of 5100 feet below surface.

Lead in driving underground/process plant infrastructure maintenance and operational works in accordance with statutory requirements and OEM safety equipment

requirements.

Lead in promoting preventive maintenance by motivating personnel to plan and prepare effective work plans and schedules in conjunction with centralized planning team.

Lead in the development and implementation of key equipment performance indicators (KPI) in line with operational requirements for all underground infrastructures.

Lead in driving department compliance with the requirement of environment, safety & health, Government of Ghana and the company policy.

Lead in the Provision of strategic direction, leadership and 3

manages mine maintenance department goals and

objectives.

Lead in the creation and implementation of policies and procedures that promotes projects, programs and culture of accountability driving continuous improvement in the areas of safety, environment, production and efficiency.

Lead in the development of underground/surface mine maintenance budgets and perform capital evaluation of projects.

Lead in the development and implementation of equipment checklist for compliance audit for all surface and underground infrastructures.

Lead in the development and reviewing safe operating procedures and emergency procedures for the surface and underground engineering departments to ensure safe operating environments.

February 2022-Till date, Newmont Ghana Limited (Mining) Maintenance Manager.

Accountability;

Ensuring the safety and health of the Mine Maintenance team.

Adherence to corporate and site-specific standards and statutory legislation as applicable to machinery and related work.

Overall maintenance responsibility for the mobile equipment assets, comprised of drills, haul trucks, shovels, excavators, loaders, graders, dozers, water trucks, fuel/lube trucks, other support equipment and light vehicles.

Direction of the maintenance function in accordance with agreed upon maintenance strategies and work management practices, with an emphasis on planned maintenance and schedule execution.

Assessing current maintenance strategies, tactics, and plans for mobile equipment; making recommendations and

implementing changes as necessary, implementing industry best practices aligned with reliability centred maintenance, employing RCA and action plans to deliver target equipment availability.

Developing annual operating budgets for the maintenance of mobile equipment, with subsequent budget ownership and responsibility for cost management against targets for the section.

Leading capital replacement, new fleet additions, upgrade 4

and overhaul projects for mobile equipment, including equipment life-cycle analysis, project motivation and execution, and capital budget management.

Management of maintenance workshops, facilities, and tools for the section.

Personnel management for the section, including hiring, development, and discipline.

Providing values-based leadership to direct reports and contractor employees, leading by example, building a high- performance culture and team.

Managing service agreements and vendors for specialized contracted maintenance services, and accountable for weekly coordination with account managers of key OEM partners.

Communicate planned maintenance activities, and estimated return to service dates for down equipment with the mine operations department to ensure the long-term viability of the fleet and optimum operational performance.

Effectively communicate and collaborate with department heads, engineers, shift supervisors, direct reports, trainers, safety, and environmental personnel, mine services, etc.

Ensure that safety, environment, and property damage incidents are thoroughly investigated, notification procedures and protocols are followed, and recommendations

implemented. Take corrective action where necessary to address non-compliance.

Identify, encourage, and manage training requirements / development opportunities for the employees and direct reports. Work closely with the training, safety, and environmental departments to ensure that training

requirements are being met.

Provide effective feedback to direct reports and other assigned personnel on performance and expectations, on a consistent and on-going basis.

Conduct employee reviews in a fair and honest manner and assist direct reports in resolving disputes / concerns, and other employee issues in a timely manner; or submit them to senior management for action.

Provide direction for employees to grow and develop while motivating them to reach their maximum

potential. Encourage employees to be fully engaged and understand how to contribute to the overall success of Newmont.

Make recommendations in relation to measuring and improving production methods, employee, and equipment performance / efficiency, working conditions, and the quality 5

of the work produced.

Manage the implementation and maintenance of all mine infrastructure including process plants equipment’s, fridge plant, compressors, crushers, rock breakers, conveyors, primary vent fans, pump stations, scada control systems, information technology systems,

surface and underground mobile equipment's.

January 2021 -February 2022, Anglo Gold Ashanti

Ghana(Mining)

Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities;