Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Francis Nonka

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Date of Birth: 11/06/1994

Nationality: Ghanaian

Phone: (+233) 024*******

Email: ******@*****.***

About Me

I am a forward-looking and driven mechanical engineer with an ardent desire to work and achieve goals. With hands-on experience and technical knowledge in maintenance engineering, I am organized, proactive, and an effective communicator. I am a fast learner with a safety- oriented mindset and excel in working under pressure, both individually and as part of a team, to achieve results.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Studied at KAAF University College), Second Class Honors - Upper Division

01/08/2014 – 12/09/2018

Technicians for Africa Certificate

Caterpillar

01/01/2021 – 27/01/2021

Welding Certificate (CPI Training - Welding Artisans Upgrader SMAW/GMAW/OFC) Yinson Training Center at Takoradi Technical Institute 160 Hours, 01/09/2018 – 26/10/2018

Work Experience

Maintenance Planner, Western Transport Services, Tarkwa 15/04/2024 – Present

Develop and manage preventive maintenance plans and schedules.

Prioritize predictive maintenance to improve efficiency and enhance cost cutting.

Estimate labor hours and resource costs for maintenance jobs.

Procure parts by receiving quotes, raising requisitions, and generating purchase orders.

Document and address machine defects and downtimes by raising work orders.

Conduct periodic stock assessments to maintain optimal spare parts inventory.

Organize department leave and off-day schedules.

Ensure accurate documentation of company files, manuals, and records.

Create reports on maintenance jobs and related activities.

Serve as the primary liaison between the maintenance department and other units. Maintenance Engineer, Hydrospec, Tarkwa

01/03/2020 – 31/12/2023

Designed PM service schedules and major component change-out schedules.

Conducted preventive maintenance services and major component replacements (engines, transmissions, torque converters, etc.).

Inspected undercarriages and handled regular maintenance inspections.

Produced daily maintenance reports.

Complied with all safety standards and practices. Maintenance Planner, African Mining Services, Tarkwa 01/08/2018 – 09/2019

Planned, executed, and supervised maintenance jobs while creating detailed reports.

Recorded defects and downtimes of machinery and raised work orders for them.

Improved efficiency by managing labor force wrench time, annual leave and off-days.

Enhanced inventory management through periodic stock assessments.

Ensured proper documentation and filing of manuals and records.

Initiated and implemented daily inspection sheets for safety-critical equipment. Mechanical Engineer (Internship), Pavematic Engineering Services 01/06/2017 – 31/08/2017

Standardized documentation templates for technical designs and maintenance schedules.

Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, including stock-taking processes.

Reduced oil spillage incidents through the development of a control task schedule. Mechanical Engineer (Internship), Onatech Service Limited 01/06/2016 – 31/08/2016

Designed maintenance schedule templates for machinery.

Assisted in machine repairs and part replacements.

Ensured proper documentation and filing of technical manuals. Digital Skills

ERP Systems: Pronto Xi, SAP ERP, PULSE ERP

Engineering Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor CAD

Diagnostic Tools: CAT SIS

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Personal Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Effective communication and writing skills.

Proficient in planning, budgeting, and reporting job activities.

Safety-oriented with the ability to thrive in multicultural environments. Additional Information

Languages: English (Fluent)

Driving License: Valid Ghanaian License

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