Instrumentation & Mechanical Technician (H2S Safety Focus)

GIDEON BORKETEY BORTEYE AKWAABA

Nungua-Accra, Ghana / Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

+966-***-***-*** +233-***-***-***

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Professional Summary

Dedicated and safety-conscious Instrumentation and Mechanical Technician with over 7 years of hands-on experience in oil and gas operations, offshore/onshore rig support, instrumentation calibration, gas detection, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems, and equipment maintenance. Proven expertise in rig Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) safety, pressure systems, and plant maintenance. Demonstrates strong problem-solving ability, adaptability across challenging environments, and excellent teamwork skills. Core Competencies & Technical Skills

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance (Mechanical & Instrumentation)

• Calibration: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Gas Detectors

• Gas Detection & Monitoring Systems (Honeywell, BW, RigRat)

• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety Operations & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Management

• Breathing Air Cascade Systems (Installation & Servicing)

• Instrument Loop Checking & Commissioning

• Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems

• Offshore Rig Safety Induction & Emergency Training (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET))

• Microsoft Office Suite Automatic Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD) (Basic) Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB) (Basic)

Professional Experience

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Expert / Instrumentation & Mechanical Technician Solas Marine Services Co. Limited Liability Company (LLC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Oct 2023 – Present

• Installed and commissioned Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) detectors, gas monitoring, and combustible gas systems on offshore and land rigs

• Calibrated gas detection equipment (Fixed Gas Detectors (FGDs), Multi-Gas Detectors

(MGDs)), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)s, and electronic/pneumatic instruments

• Performed inspections and maintenance of breathing air compressors, cascade systems, and manifolds

• Delivered Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) alert and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) donning training for crew members

• Led Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) drills and real-time monitoring during production testing

• Conducted air purity testing per Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standards Assistant Mechanical Technician

Graphic Communications Group Limited (Ltd.), Accra, Ghana Mar 2020 – Nov 2023

• Performed maintenance and repair on industrial print machines and pneumatic systems

• Serviced compressors (Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand), pumps, belts, and motors

• Conducted preventive maintenance and reduced downtime on plant machinery National Service Personnel (Mechanical Technician) Graphic Communications Group Limited (Ltd.), Ghana Sep 2018 – Aug 2019

• Supported the mechanical team in routine maintenance, servicing printing press and auxiliary machines

Machine Operator

Promasidor Ghana Limited (Ltd.) Jul 2013 – Oct 2015

• Operated packaging machines and ensured continuous production with minimal downtime

• Performed shutdown maintenance and preventive servicing Industrial Attachment (Intern)

Ghana Armed Forces, Base Workshop Jun 2016 – Aug 2016

• Assisted in vehicle electrical repair, battery maintenance, and fuel system diagnostics Education

Bachelor of Engineering – Applied Electronics & Systems Engineering (Instrumentation Option)

Regent University College of Science & Technology (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Affiliate), Ghana 2020 – 2022 Higher National Diploma – Mechanical Engineering (Plant Maintenance Option) Accra Technical University, Ghana 2015 – 2018

Intermediate Certificate II – Mechanical Engineering Technology Accra Technical Training Centre, Ghana 2010 – 2013 Certifications & Trainings

• Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO) Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) (Basic Offshore Safety & Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) + Emergency Breathing System (EBS))

• Authorized Gas Tester – Solas Marine Services

• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Awareness – Solas Marine Services

• Digital Pressure Gauge Calibration – Solas Marine Services

• Honeywell Gas Detection Systems – BW Max XT II, MicroDock II, Touchpoint Plus, RigRat, SensePoint XCD, etc.

• Transformational Mindset Seminar – Attendance Certificate

• Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), A Subsea Enabler – Professional Training Certificate

(Udemy). Training Covered ROV Types, Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS), Subsea Intervention Basics, Tooling, Cameras, Sensors, and Offshore Operational Awareness.

• Subsea Systems in Oil And Gas, The Underwater World - Professional Training Certificate

(Udemy). Training Covered Subsea Production Systems, Subsea Tress, Manifolds, Umbilicals, Flowlines, Risers and Offshore Field Development Concepts Relevant to Offshore and Subsea Design Engineering.

Key Offshore/Project Experience

• Land & Offshore Rigs: Hajjan Drilling Co., Mubarak Supporter (Saipem), Shelf Drilling

(High Island IX), NLP Jackson Vessel, KCA Duetag, McDermott Barge (Intermac 406), NMDC/ Safeen Seamec Swordfish Vessel.

• Working Oil Fields: Dammam, Jubail, MRJN, Berri, Qatif, Abu Safha, Tanajib, Ras Tanura, Zuluf, Manifa, Safaniyah

• Roles: Rig Up/Down, Equipment Inspections, Annual Maintenance, Emergency Drills, Calibration of Gas Detection Systems, Standby Onboard Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Technician. Awards & Honors

• Best Student Award – Applied Electronics and Systems Engineering (Regent University)

• Certificate of Completion for a Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), A Subsea Enabler – Udemy.

• Certificate of Completion for a Subsea Systems in Oil and Gas, The Underwater World – Udemy.

Additional Skills

• Basic Automatic Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD), Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)

• Basic Electrical and Electronics knowledge

• Microsoft Office Suite

Languages

• English – Proficient

• French – Basic

References

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