ADU ASIAMAH STEPHEN
Tema
Summary
Experienced in operating and monitoring casting systems to ensure safe and efficient production. Committed to high safety standards and proactive equipment monitoring, enhancing operational reliability and minimizing downtime.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting Station Operator
Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO)
Tema
01.2019 - Current
- Operate and monitor casting systems, conveyors, and associated hydraulic and electrical equipment to maintain safe and continuous production.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify and report abnormal operating conditions, preventing potential equipment failures.
- Support high plant availability through proactive equipment monitoring and early fault reporting.
- Monitor production processes and maintain accurate operational records, shift reports, and equipment logbooks.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams during planned maintenance and breakdown repairs to enhance equipment availability.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with all company safety procedures.
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment to safely transport production materials.
Furnace Operator
Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO)
Tema
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Operated electrical induction furnaces used in producing molten cast iron for aluminum anode manufacturing.
- Controlled furnace temperatures, charging sequences, and electrical operating parameters to ensure product quality.
- Ensured strict compliance with molten material handling procedures and plant safety requirements.
- Inspected furnaces, charging systems, tumbling mills, and associated equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Detected mechanical and electrical abnormalities to facilitate timely maintenance intervention.
- Recorded production data and communicated operational status during shift handovers to maintain workflow continuity.
Caster Operator
Aluworks Limited
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Prepared casting equipment and auxiliary systems, ensuring readiness for production startup.
- Monitored process parameters including temperature and pressure.
- Recorded operational data and adjusted equipment settings to sustain production quality standards.
- Compiled production reports and enforced safe working practices, contributing to a secure work environment.
Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
Ho Polytechnic (now Ho Technical University)
01-2010
Skills
Training
- Effective Leadership in Management, Safety and Health September 02 - December 10, 2024
- Rongke Induction Training, China, 01/01/23, Advanced induction furnace operation & crew training
- Diploma in basics of anode reduction process (anode rodding), R&D Carbon, Switzerland, 01/01/24
- First Aid at Work, St. John Ambulance, 01/01/13
- Proficiency in Fire Fighting, Safety, Survival Techniques, Regional Maritime University, 01/01/13
Safety Training
- Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)
- Confined Space Entry
- Molten Material Handling
- Mobile Equipment Operation
- Working at Height & Fall Protection
Timeline
Casting Station Operator
Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO)
01.2019 - Current
Furnace Operator
Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO)
01.2015 - 01.2019
Caster Operator
Aluworks Limited
01.2011 - 01.2013
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
Ho Polytechnic (now Ho Technical University)