Project Engineer Management

John Ocran Appiah

+1-646-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • Bronx, NY • www.linkedin.com/in/john/ • Open to Relocation

•No Visa Sponsorship Required • Fully Authorized to Work

SUMMARY

Results-oriented professional with a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Mineral Engineering, showcasing expertise in remote operations, field supervision, and data analysis. Skilled in project management, risk analysis, and operational safety, with a strong focus on digital transformation and process optimization. Proven track record of leading teams to achieve high-quality results efficiently and under pressure. Excellent communicator and mentor, passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in the energy sector.

KEY SKILLS

•Production Planning & Management • Operations Management • System Design • Equipment Handling • Data Research

•Policy Formulation • Process Improvement • Cost Analysis • Project Management • Technical Documentation

•Automation • Team Management & Training • Safety Compliance

Tools & Software: AutoCAD, SCADA, SKIDATA, MS Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager

Edison Parkfast New York, United States of America

05/2022 - 01/2025

•Supervised operations in a high-traffic parking facility, ensuring 100% safety compliance while leading a team of 6 employees to improve efficiency and reduce wait times by 40%

•Utilized tech-savvy troubleshooting skills to resolve operational challenges, enhancing efficiency and boosting customer satisfaction

•Improved efficiency by 60% through accurate record-keeping and streamlined processes, enhancing productivity and operational workflow

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Team Lead (Short term Contract)

The Receivership- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Ghana Tarkwa, Ghana

05/2019 - 01/2022

•Spearheaded the successful takeover of a Microfinance Company by PwC, overseeing key processes and ensuring a seamless transition

•Managed customer claim collection, validated claim accuracy, and reported findings to the project lead using Excel to meet SLA

for resolution

•Designed a comprehensive work plan for loan repayment for the Microfinance Company, resulting in a 20% increase in loan repayment, utilizing Excel for asset evaluation

Plant Metallurgist

Goldfields Ghana Limited Tarkwa, Ghana

06/2016 - 08/2016

•Oversaw the optimization of steel ball size blending for efficient grinding, ensuring precision, quality control, & enhancing mill performance by increasing mill output by 30%

•Made a customized spreadsheet using Excel & Google Sheets to monitor grind performance in relation to steel ball usage, while also tracking particle size of ore

•Contributed to optimizing the recovery process efficiency by evaluating operational efficiency metrics & plant performances

for the recovery of metals

•Participated actively in enforcing operating procedures to ensure strict adherence to guidelines & criteria, guaranteeing compliance with regulations

Research Assistant

Research Project funded by University of Antwerp and FWO (Research Foundation Flanders) Belgium

Project- “Exploratory research on Hybrid governance in Mining Concessions in Ghana”

Bogoso, Ghana

02/2015 - 04/2015

•Facilitated engagement with 3 selected communities in the Western Region, coordinating information dissemination about the research project to participants through surveys & presentations

•Conducted interviews to collect qualitative and quantitative data on demographics, economics, and culture using surveys, reports, and interviews

•Enhanced research findings by transcribing an average of 5 recorded interviews per week, identifying crucial patterns for

analysis

•Recommended steps to enhance community-mining company relations, improving engagement and communication strategies

Plant Metallurgist (National Service)

Goldenstar (Bogoso/Prestea) Ltd, Bogoso Bogoso, Ghana

06/2016 - 02/2015

•Presented a detailed report focusing on the processing plant & bio oxidation treatment plant temperature controls to bio oxidation plant supervisors, leading to a 20% process improvement through the implementation of enhanced cooling strategies

•Collaborated within a team to optimize plant output by enhancing production efficiency, established operational procedures, resulting in a significant increase in productivity

•Led safety meetings as a health & safety representative, introducing post-work safety policy discussions for team members

•Directed a team in executing & detailing metallurgical test works at the metallurgical laboratory for evaluation towards process adjustments or status quo

EDUCATION

MSc Petroleum Engineering

Heriot Watt University Scotland, United Kingdom

05/2012 - 09/2018

One of the top-notch universities in Petroleum Engineering and related disciplines

BSc Mineral Engineering

University of Mines and Technology Tarkwa, Ghana

08/2009 - 07/2013

The only mining university in Ghana

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/AFFILIATIONS

•Certificate of Knowledge- Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation, June 2021; Munich University of Applied Sciences (MUAS)

•OSHACADEMY Oil And Gas Occupational Health And Safety Professional Certificate, 2017

•Safety Management System Awareness and Implementation, Goldenstar Bogoso Prestea Limited Oct 2013

•Emergency Response, Goldenstar Bogoso Prestea Limited Oct 2013

•Environment Management System Awareness and Implementation, Goldenstar Bogoso Prestea Limited Oct 2013

•Leadership Empowerment Consult (LEC), “Success Conference 2012”- (Speaker; Bernard Kelvin Clive) Nov 2012

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