BRUCE TURKSON

ZOYAAR

East Hartford, CT *****

adw5ak@r.postjobfree.com / +233-*********

SUMMARY

A resourceful and hardworking Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) professional with ten years of considerable knowledge of supervising and managing highly commercial operation in the transportation and the downstream oil and gas industry. Able to analyze and manage technical issue and apply intelligent and cost effective strategies to improve overall business efficiency and productivity. Good work ethic, problem solving, communications skills and a strong team builder who easily adapts to new environments. SKILLS

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Reliability Engineering

Project Management

Bulk Road Vehicle Transport Management

Operations Management

Problem solving and good decision making

Occupational Health and Safety management

Vendor Management

Excellent communications and negotiation skills

Microsoft Office Application.

EXPERIENCE

Operations Manager / Trade and Logistics Africa Limited - Accra, GHANA 01/2021 - Current Develop and deliver an effective fleet strategy and business plan based on research, benchmarking, analysis, insight and logistics and fleet expertise

Support the implementation initiatives through engagement, business plan review, reporting against business plan progress, statutory reporting, attendance and participation at stakeholder meetings and team meetings Leading the development and updating of fleet policies, practices and procedures Monitor market conditions and develop and implement appropriate initiatives to ensure optimization of fleet and cooler management

Review all new vehicle orders received, confirming the vehicle requested in compliance with the Company's requirements, and monitoring one to one vehicle replacement to control inventory levels Evaluate cost effectiveness of proposed fleet acquisitions and ensure compliance with relevant specifications legal and ISO requirements

Analyze data and maintain metrics to assess performance and implement improvements Liase with governmental departments and other agencies on all operational matters and ensure that the safety and health policy and procedures comply with applicable government, international (ISO, ASME and OSHA) regulations.

Engineering and HSE Manager / Trade and Logistics Africa Ltd - Accra, GHANA 01/2017 - 12/2020 Ensure efficient and cost effective management of the overall engineering, maintenance and reliability process and activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability and assets preservation Monitor the predictive, preventive, asset care programs and equipment downtime to ensure equipment is functioning at optimal levels for operational success BZ

Ensure capital, maintenance and repair budgets are prepared, met and variances explained with appropriate action taken as required

Interface with contractors and construction teams to plan works that support the overall work plan Develop, implement and maintain the Health, Safety and Environment Integrated Management System Supports the operational team to ensure compliance with procedures, legislation and all requirements of the HSE policy and standards in all operational activities Prepare and schedule all health and safety training programs and ensure that all employees receive appropriate training within the required period

Ensure daily and routine inspections and audits of the workplace and the health and safety management system Lead or participate in incident reporting, investigation, and finding root causes of all incidents and take remedial actions to prevent future occurrence.

Mechanical Reliability Engineer / Trade and Logistics Africa - Accra, GHANA 10/2013 - 12/2016 Provide technical leadership and support for troubleshooting of equipment failures, determining root causes and identifying actions to prevent reoccurrence

Responsible for the facilitation of continuous improvement processes around equipment availability and reliability Lead the use of analytical tools to ensure the application of optimal practices to equipment using established reliability methods.

Reviewing new equipment designs to consider and address maintainability and reliability issues Collaborating with the maintenance and operations teams to identify and lead mechanical focused improvement initiatives

Develop and implement policies, provide clear and concise work instructions for all system configuration changes Keep up to date with changes to legislation and ensure compliance with international standard and industrial practice.

Maintenance Engineer / Industrial Park Ghana Ltd - Tema, GHANA 10/2012 - 09/2013 Plan, schedule and supervise vehicle fleet, equipment and construction machineries for maintenance and repairs Supervise the activities of workshop staff on daily a basis and that of sub-contractors for special jobs Plan and organize quarterly and ad-hoc servicing, maintenance and repair works Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities Creation of a database for all part numbers and other technical information on all machineries for procurement Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly report on maintenance and repairs to management Ensure the compliance of health and safety standards on all works carried out on site. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

NEBOSH International General Certificate Occupational Safety and Health 08/2021 NEBOSH - United Kingdom, UK

Project Management Professional (PMP) 09/2020

Project Management Institute - PMI - USA

Master of Science (MSc) Engineering And Management 08/2017 Coventry University - UK

Advanced Certificate: Global Oil and Gas Management 01/2014 Central University - Accra, GHANA

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Mechanical Engineering 08/2012 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology - Kumasi, GHANA Diploma Health And Safety Management 01/2012

Institute of Professional And Executive Development IPED - UK High School Diploma - WASSCE 06/2006

St. James Seminary And Senior High School - Sunyani, GHANA REFERENCES

Daniel Asah Kissiedu, Managing Director, Trade and Logistics Africa Limited Phone: +233********* Email: adw5ak@r.postjobfree.com Eunice Opoku, Human Resource Manager, Industrial Park Ghana Limited Phone:+233********* Email:adw5ak@r.postjobfree.com

INTERESTS

Volunteering, Reading articles and journals, Music, Sports

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