Charles Danso
Obuasi
Summary
Dynamic Shovel & Drill Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Newmont Ghana Gold Limited. Proficient in hydraulic and electrical diagnostics, I excel in troubleshooting and leading teams to enhance equipment performance. My strong technical report writing and communication skills drive successful maintenance operations, ensuring optimal functionality of heavy mining equipment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Shovel & Drill Maintenance Technician
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
08.2008 - Current
- Performing field visual inspection and servicing on Drilling machines and Excavators (Liebherr) and including auxiliary equipment(forklift, cranes and gen sets), breakdown repairs, and preparing for scheduled maintenance jobs including technical report writing.
Drills / Scoop tram (Dump truck) Technician(Underground Engineering)
Anglogold Ashanti Ghana Ltd
Obuasi
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Company Overview: Employer: Anglogold Ashanti Ghana Ltd Obuasi Mine P. O. Box 10, Obuasi. Ghana, W/Africa
- Attend to breakdown rigs and scoops on field and workshop as assigned by supervisor.
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing mining equipment and carried out recommended repairs using workshop manuals and schematic diagrams.
- Service and maintenance including replacement of oil and oil filter, air filter, fuel filter etc.
- Major component change out including Engines, Compressors, Gear box, Drifters,etc.
- Resealing of Hydraulic cylinders.
- Report to supervisor, submit daily report and order or request parts for work order jobs etc.
- Machines worked on: Sandvik Solo 710/610 RTS, LM 45, 70 and LM 90 drill rigs.
- Employer: Anglogold Ashanti Ghana Ltd Obuasi Mine P. O. Box 10, Obuasi. Ghana, W/Africa
Workshop Mechanic Servicing
Mantrac Cat Ghana Limited
Accra
11.2004 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: Employer: Mantrac Cat Ghana Limited P. O. Box 5207 Accra. Ghana. W/Africa.
- Typical work responsibilities include but not limited to list below;
- Service and maintenance including replacement of oil and oil filter, air filter, fuel filter etc.
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing mining equipment and vehicles using electronic testing equipment called ET, and carried out recommended repairs using workshop manuals and hydraulic and pneumatics schematic diagrams.
- Major component change out including engines, transmissions, axles, torque converters.
- Replacement of tracks including rollers, guides and idlers.
- Overhaul undercarriages on dozers which includes changing all bushing pins, resealing of Hydraulic cylinders, equalizer bar change out.
- Replace the cutting edge on graders.
- Carry out engine repairs including replacement of water pumps, cylinder head gaskets, turbo chargers and cooling system thermostat.
- Use computer to log on Service Information System(SIS) for parts identification, parts list etc.
- Machines worked on: 785C, D8T, D10T, 992G, 16H, 14H, 330CL, CAT GEN SET(3508). Dump Specialized on 785C Truck.
- Daily intensive inspection and servicing of Liebherr Excavator and Drilltech, attending to breakdowns and preparing for scheduled maintenance jobs.
- Employer: Mantrac Cat Ghana Limited P. O. Box 5207 Accra. Ghana. W/Africa.
Education
Lifetime Maintenance and Reliability Planning and Scheduling -
01.2019
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2015
Maintenance Management and Project Management -
University Of Mine and Technology
01.2010
Certificate in Diamond Drilling and Blasting -
University Of Mine and Technology
01.2006
Mechanical Engineering Technician - Plant Option Part 1, 2 and 3
Kumasi Polytechnic
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana01.2002
Industrial Mechanic - Technical Examination Unit
Kumasi Technical Institute
01.1998
General Knowledge -
Bidieso Junior Secondary School
01.1993
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical drawings
- Work on mobile plant, heavy goods vehicle and mining equipment
- Understand hydraulic and electrical/electronic principles and its applications
- Perform mechanical/electrical (low voltage) maintenance
- Use electrical testing equipment
- Use hydraulic testing equipment
- Use special tools for diagnostic and troubleshooting
- Technical report writing
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Understand principles and procedures involved in Failure Analysis
- Apply troubleshooting methods
- Lead a crew
- Job assignment to crew members
- Training and job planning
- Contribute to job safety and hazard analysis
- Adjust equipment to meet OEM specifications
- Determine extent of repair required
- Clean, lubricate and perform maintenance work
- Computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Internet skills
- Basic hardware skills
- Light vehicle driving experience
Safety Training
- Defensive Driving
- Managing Hazards
- Impaired Driving
- Safety Practices and Risk Factors
- Safety Representative Training
- Opinion Leaders Vital Behaviors Workshop
Maintenance Training Programmes
- Maintenance Training Programme
- Caterpillar 'C' Series Engines & Electronic Management Systems
- Product Course on Sandvik Surface Drill Rig D45KS / CUBEX HT 560, PANTERA
- Hydraulic and Electrical Maintenance Training on Sandvik Drilltech D45KS
- Product Course on Liebherr Hydraulic Excavator 994B / 9400
- Basic Overview of the Liebherr Face Shovel – Walk-a-Round
- PM Inspections - PM Maintenance Procedures at – 250hr, 500hr, 1000hr, 2000hr Service Intervals according to OEM Specifications
- Product course on Terex O & K RH170 Excavator
- Basic Overview – walk-a-round PM inspections – PM Service Maintenance Procedures at - 250hr, 500hr, 100hr, 200hr service
- Leadership Training Course
- Enhancing Mine Productivity through Effective Equipment Management & Maintenance Strategies
Tools Used
- Hand Tools
- Torque Wrench
- Vernier Calipers
- Micrometer
- Rad Power Tool
- Hytorc
- Impact Wrench
- Hydraulic Pressure Gauges (Including Electronic Type)
- Sling
- Shackles
- Chain
- Shackle
- Eye Bolt
- Pin Puller
- Multi Meter
- Feeler Gauge
- Dial Gauge
- Jacks
- Chain Blocks
- Straight Edge
- Grinding Machines
- Pencil Grinder
- Scraper
- Files
- Hydraulic Press
- Flow Meter
Special Certificates
- MINCOM Inspecting Engineering Certification
- Introductory and supervision Certification
- Sectional Engineer Certification
Telephone Numbers
- +233-247006568
- +233202722293
Profession
Heavy Duty Mechanic
References
- Mr. Stephen Opoku, Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Mine Maintenance Engineering Dept. Workshop Foreman, +233-247902904
- Mr. Eric Adjei, Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Mine Maintenance Engineering Dept. Shift Supervisor, +233-246893300
- Mr. James Lucky Kewu, Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Mine Maintenance Engineering Dept. Shift Supervisor, +233-208553846, +233-2775106
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Research
- Teaching
- Discussing development issues
- Having good time with my family
Failure Analysis Training
Successfully completed a Failure Analysis Training I and II
On The Job Training Programmes
- Diesel Engines
- Engine Overhauling
- Engine Maintenance
- Engine Construction & Operating Principles
- Induction & Exhaust Systems
- Lubrication & Cooling Systems
- Fuel Systems & Injection Equipment
- Troubleshooting Diesel Engine Faults
- Hydrodynamic Power Transmission
- Transmissions Systems
- Drivelines
- Axles & Differentials
- Power Train Maintenance
- Transmission Troubleshooting
- Basic Industrial Hydraulics Course
- Hydraulic Symbols
- Introduction to Hydraulics
- Hydraulic Fluids
- Hydraulic Reservoirs
- Filters
- Hydraulic Hoses
- Flow meters & Pressure Gauges
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Directional Control Valves
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Hydraulic Motors
- Accumulators
- Shut-Off Valves
- Check Valves
- Flow Control Valves
- Pressure Relief Valves
- Pressure Sequence Valves
- Pressure Reducing Valves
- Practical Experiments
- Basic Practical Design and Construction
- Troubleshooting Techniques
Timeline
Shovel & Drill Maintenance Technician
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
08.2008 - Current
Drills / Scoop tram (Dump truck) Technician(Underground Engineering)
Anglogold Ashanti Ghana Ltd
08.2006 - 08.2008
Workshop Mechanic Servicing
Mantrac Cat Ghana Limited
11.2004 - 08.2006
Lifetime Maintenance and Reliability Planning and Scheduling -
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Maintenance Management and Project Management -
University Of Mine and Technology
Certificate in Diamond Drilling and Blasting -
University Of Mine and Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technician - Plant Option Part 1, 2 and 3
Kumasi Polytechnic
Industrial Mechanic - Technical Examination Unit
Kumasi Technical Institute
General Knowledge -
Bidieso Junior Secondary School
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