Clinton Avevor
Tema
Summary
Mechanical Engineering graduate (plant Maintenance Option )with over 5 years of progressive hands-on experience in refinery field operations and and industrial plant environments.Built fundamental knowledge through focused internships in refinery field operations at Tema oil refinery (TOR)in 2020 and 2021 followed by maintenance technician role at Cocoa Processing Company and a current position as a refinery field operator in the Hydro treating unit at Sentuo oil refinery. Skilled in process monitoring,equipment operations(Pumps,compressors,furnaces),
Preventive-maintenance,lockout/tagout,emergency response,and safety compliance in high-hazard refinery settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6060
6060
years of post-secondary education
Work History
REFINERY FIELD OPERATOR (HYDROTREATING UNIT)
Sentuo Oil Refinery
Tema
01.2023 - Current
- Operate, monitor and maintain hydotreatingprocess(pumps,compressors,furnaces )to ensure safe and efficient production of gasoline products.
- Perform routine inspections,preventive maintenance,and house keeping to maintain high operational reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Preparing process equipment for maintenance works to be performed.
- Proficient in operating of pumps, compressors and furnaces.
- Execute hydrostatic pressure testing,Non Destructive Testing(NDT) and equipment inspection; verify conditions of returned items before use.
- Respond to process upsets and emergencies; support unit shutdown,startups and safe equipment isolation.
- Assisted in safety instrumented system (SIS) procedures.
- Supervision of maintenance work issued in the refinery setting.
- Maintain accurate logs and reports of operational activities by ensuring compliance with industry regulation.
- Ensuring that lock out tag out sheets are updated regularly.
- Responding to emergency situations in the refinery unit.
- Assist with plant shut down and start up execution of the diesel hydrogenation unit and Gasoline Hydrotreating unit.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures.
- Collect and handle process Sample for quality testing and environmental compliance.
- Supervise maintenance tasks ,maintain accurate logs, and report incidents promptly.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Cocoa Processing Company
Tema
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted daily condition monitoring (temperature,pressure,vibration)and inspection on pumps,compressors,conveyors and rotary equipment.
- Performed vibration analysis,troubleshooting,and repairs to optimize equipment performance.
- Participated in major overhauls including disassembly and reassembly of Cocoa processing machines and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Assisted in installing and commissioning new machinery and facility layout improvements for enhanced workflow.
- Maintained detailed maintenance records while strictly following safety guidelines
Industrial Attachment
Tema oil refinery (TOR)
Acct
06.2022 - 11.2022
Industrial Attachment (Refinery Field Operations)
Tema oil refinery (TOR)
Accra
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted field operators in monitoring and controlling processes parameters in the refinery unit (FCC )
- Participated in daily field rounds,equipment inspections (pump,valves compressors and basic troubleshooting under supervision)
- Supported safe operation by applying lockout/tagout basics permit to work systems and emergency response protocols.
- Observed and documented process sampling,housekeeping and safety practices in live refinery environment.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
Accra Technical University
Accra, GhanaWAEC Certification - General Science
Labone Senior High School
Accra, GhanaBECE Certification - Basic School
Dansoman 5
Accra, GhanaSkills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Calm Under Pressure
- Ability to read piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Computer Skills such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD
- Good improvisational skills
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic system diagrams
- Good knowledge in maintenance management
- Knowledgeable in installation and commissioning of equipment
References
- Mr. Maxwell Sappor, Technical supervisor, Cocoa Processing, 0540441991
- Mr. Tienfo, Sentuo Oil Refinery, 0532613990
Languages
- English, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
- Ga, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
- Ewe, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
- Twi, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
REFINERY FIELD OPERATOR (HYDROTREATING UNIT)
Sentuo Oil Refinery
01.2023 - Current
Industrial Attachment
Tema oil refinery (TOR)
06.2022 - 11.2022
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Cocoa Processing Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
Industrial Attachment (Refinery Field Operations)
Tema oil refinery (TOR)
06.2020 - 10.2020
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
Accra Technical University
WAEC Certification - General Science
Labone Senior High School
BECE Certification - Basic School
Dansoman 5