Graduate Trainee

Essuman Eric

P. O. Box **, Takoradi

***************@*****.*** +233*********

With a degree in mechanical engineering and ten years of hands-on experience in power and industrial plants, six years of experience as an asphalt plant assistant manager and four experience in the automotive field.

I am a diligent and motivated professional with a strong academic foundation and practical expertise in plant operations.

Professional Experience

Jodi Construction Limited 07/24

Mining Processing Plant Mechanic Lead

Newmont (Ahafo North Mines Processing Plant Project)

• Installation of cooling tower, pumps, motors, water tank shell plates, water treatment plant, thinkner, agitators, sag mills crusher, gold room, etc

• Identify and repair or replace faulty parts

• Arrange for machinery transportation to the repair workshop

• Utilize hand and power tools and specialist equipment

• Adhere to safety procedures by using health and safety control equipment (PPE)

• Stay updated on legislation, standards, technology, and processes

• Maintenance and repairs of pumps, motors, generator plants Twine City Energy 01/24 - 05/24

Power Plant Mechanic ( Outage Team Lead)

• Maintain and replace various filters and louvres in filter house

• Perform lubrication on exhaust and accessory blowers

• Conduct alignment checks on various pumps and motors

• Conduct NDT of the welded joints and electromagnetic test to check the thickness and the diameter of the boiler tubes and pipes of the HRSG

Gabriel Couto SA 11/21 - 12/23

Asphalt Plant Mechanic and Operator (Assistant Manager)

• Oversaw assembly of asphalt and crusher plant components, ensuring optimal operation

• Managed maintenance, repairs, and operation of hot mix asphalt equipment

• Monitored plant operations for consistent high-quality asphalt production

• Adjusted production rates and mix designs based on project requirements

• Identified and resolved production issues promptly

• Collected and analyzed asphalt samples for quality compliance

• Supervised plant operators, assigned tasks, and provided training

• Coordinated preventative maintenance on plant equipment

• Enforced safety regulations and conducted inspections

• Monitored raw material inventory levels and coordinated deliveries

• Maintained production logs, quality records, and prepared performance reports FieldCore 11/18 - 11/21

Power Plant Assistant Mechanic

• Prioritize safety by utilizing mechanical tools and specifications to prevent equipment failures and breakdowns

• Adhere to job plans and directives from superiors

• Collaborate with gearbox specialist on repairing and replacing gearbox, main fuel pump, main valve, and clutch

• Perform assembly and disassembly of gas turbine components, including rotor blades, diffuser, compressor rotor, turbine rotor, casings, fossil sleeves, inlet and outlet bell mouth, and bearings

• Maintain equipment by cleaning the lube tank, flushing lube oil feed lines, and installing GT shims TAQA Global (Takoradi) 01/14 - 05/18

Power Plant Mechanic (Outage Team Leader)

• Conducting maintenance on gas turbine plant and steam turbine plant, including assembly, disassembly, alignment support, repairing and installation of valves, and motors pumps alignment, gears and exchangers

• Performed cleaning and repairs on heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) components, which include the economizer tubes, hp lp superheater tubes, diverter damper seals, deaerator, feed water tank, hp lp drums

• Performed cleaning and repairs on water treatment plant, overseeing membrane installation, oil filter replacement, and valve servicing

• Conduct NDT of the welded joints and ultrasonic thickness test on the boiler tubes and pipes of the HRSG

Gabriel Couto SA 02/10 - 10/13

Asphalt Plant Operator and Mechanic

Mozambique Vagina Road Project

• Operate asphalt plant, managing start-up, plant operations, and system maintenance

• Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs to optimize plant performance

• Monitor and adjust production levels, coordinate with quality control, and adjust material blends

• Manage inventory levels and store raw materials in silos for truck loading

• Ensure site safety, efficiency, and provide employee training

• Maintain plant records, documentations, and input reports into computer system Goldfields 03/07 - 10/09

Processing Plant Mechanic

South Africa (West Rand and West Wits Line)

Outage and Processing Plant Expansion

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and lubrication on mine equipment

• Change oil and analyze equipment failures

• Diagnose and repair faults, malfunctions, and troubleshoot equipment

• Maintenance and repairs of valves, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and exchangers

• Replace major components on mine equipment

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies Nfante Mechanical Shop (Hwidiem) 01/01 - 08/06

Mechanical Apprentice

• Full-time mechanic and tire fitter proficient in troubleshooting and resolving issues with tires, machines, and vehicles and conducting quality checks

• Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oils, checking fluid levels, and setting of cars or vehicle alignment.

• Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors. Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications

Education

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 08/20 - 11/22 Degree - Second Class Upper

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, specialised in Plant Accra Technical University 09/19 - 05/20

HND - Second Class Upper

• Plant Mechanical Engineering

Takoradi Vocational Training Institute 05/16 - 06/18 Mechanical Engineering Technician - Very Good

• Mechanical Engineering Technician (Plant) - Levels I-III Takoradi Technical University 05/18 - 05/18

Occupational Health and Safety - Very good

• Certified in Occupational Health and Safety

Key Skills

• Strong under-pressure worker

• Problem solver and creative thinker

• Effective interpersonal and team player

• Clear communicator

• Proficient in reading mechanical designs

• Good in AutoCade drawing and reading

• Expert in repairing various systems and equipment Interests

• Reading power plant mechanical engineering literature

• Enthusiastic about learning

• Safety training and toolbox talks

• Collaborative with mechanical team

References

Mr. Asare Ishmeal - Mechanical Lead Engineer, Twine City Energy (Takoradi)

+233*********

Mr. Awoliyi Jide - Technical Advisor, FieldCore (Takoradi)

+234**********

Mr. Eric Ofori - Mechanical Lead Engineer, TAQA Global 024*******

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