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Automotive Mechanic

Location:
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Posted:
June 19, 2025

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CURRICULUM VITAE

JOHN ODOOM

Ghanaian E-mail: ****************@*****.***

Christian Phone: +233-*********

Language: Ga, English and Twi P.O. Box, m388 Ministries, Accra Residential Address: 20 YEEDEA STREET, GC – 053-7119. ACCRA PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a self-motivated individual who is organized and seeking for a reputable company to work and contribute to its development. Now looking for a Automotive Technician position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experience and also further my development. CAREER OBJECTIVE

To be able to work in a challenging positioned be the best version of myself by ensuring a continuous improvement in a challenging and progressive working environment where my professional and educational abilities will be fully utilized whilst learning from more experienced colleagues in achieving any organizational set objectives

EDUCATION

TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, (September 2012- 2015) High National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile Option)

KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Motor Vehicle Technician Part II

2010 (Six months’ duration

TAKORADI VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

Motor Vehicle Technician Part I

2009 (Six months’ duration)

BIRIWA VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

Motor Vehicle Intermediate Certificate

13th June, 2006 – 30th June, 2009

KEY COMPETENCES

Ability to carry out diagnoses, maintenance and repair works on passenger, light duty and commercial vehicles.

Ability to operate the tire changer machine and wheel balancing machine.

Ability to carry out alignment on cars using the alignment machine.

Ability to lead a team to achieve set targets and goals. WORKING EXPERIENCE

JA Plant Pool Ghana Ltd 9th November, 2020 – PRESENT (Automotive Technician) DUTIES;

Complete preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations and changes, wheel balancing and replacing of filters, suspension system, braking system, engine overhauling, checking and changing of light bulbs and wiper blades.

Conduct technical assessment on vehicles booked into the workshop.

Assign Jobs to Mechanics, Electricians and Panel Beaters.

Conduct diagnostics on vehicles using Bosch KTS 350, Launch X431 V+. Xtool DS

Request for Parts, Lubricants and other consumables using Microsoft Dynamic NAV(ERP), Oracle

Preparing Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reports on Jobs Received in the Workshop.

Take vehicles on test drive after job has been carried out.

Training of workshop staff on the use of some tools and equipment.

Test drive vehicles to confirm customer complaints.

Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) on brand new vehicles.

Carry out repair and maintenance work on vehicles brought to the workshop, Multi brands (Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, Jetour)

Assist in spare parts planning.

Generated and present weekly and monthly report to the Technical Supervisor. Rana Motors and Metal Company Ltd 18th May, 2016 – 6th November 2020

(Automotive Technician)

DUTIES

Conducts vehicle inspection and repair based on customer’s complaints.

Investigating of faults using special mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment (Launch X431).

Ordering or picking up parts from suppliers. • Performed vehicle repairs and maintenance within assigned timelines.

Maintained records of vehicle repairs and services. • Maintained inventory of auto parts and placed orders if necessary.

Tarkwa AngloGold Ashanti Mines 4th Jan, 2010 - 30th Jul, 2012 (Automotive Technician) Contract staff

DUTIES

Providing technical support to the team of operation by servicing and repairing its malfunctioning parts of a milling plant and engine overhauling of vehicles.

Inspect, repair and maintenance of servicing of automotive vehicles and perform computer diagnose.

Consult with service advisor about necessary repairs and possible alternatives to expensive work.

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, suspension system, braking system, engine overhauling ect.

Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting control and systems and complies with the state vehicles requirement by testing engine, safety, combustion, control standard and maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Ability to work in a team, no medical limitations, good learning capabilities.

Ability to work under pressure and with little or no supervision.

Enthusiastic and motivated to work.

Good communication and organizational abilities.

Possess a valid driver’s license

Technical Skills:

Able to use workshop tools with ease.

Able to understand modern automobile technology.

Workshop safety promotion.

Understand details of automobile workshop service operation.

Able to use diagnostic tools such as global diagnose system (G.D.S), launch smart diagnostic tool, Bosch KTS 350 diagnostic tool and KIA diagnostic tool (KDS). SPECIAL TRAINING ATTENDED

BOSCH

Trained on Fuel common rail system and Ignition system.

Engine compression test.

Engine overhauling standard procedure.

engine components inspection.

Tightening sequence of cylinder head bolts and crankshaft bearing cap.

Engine oil and function additives.

JETOUR CARS (NIGERIA)

Engine multiple cylinder misfires.

Trouble diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Hazard and monitoring of misfires

Fuse and relay box asse

Vehicle network and communication system

REFERENCE

Name: Ing. DICKSON KETEKU

Position: SERVICE ADVISOR MANAGER

Company: J.A. PLANT POOL GHANA LIMITED

Contact: +233 (0-243******

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

Name: AJAYI BABATUNDE

Position: TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR

Company: J.A. PLANT POOL GHANA LIMITED

Contact: +233 (0-249******

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

Name: Ing. DANIEL KOFI

Position: WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Company: J.A. PLANT POOL GHANA LIMITED

Contact: +233 (0-243******

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



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