Open To Work
Dominic Frimpong
Obuasi
Summary
Fabricator/welder with eighteen (18) years of experience in construction and mining firms. Competent in fabrication works of all kinds of steel structures, plate works, plant maintenance, pipe fitting and welding. Experience in the use of AutoCAD and modern fabrication tools to achieve production targets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Fabricator / Welder
Newmont Ghana
06.2019 - Current
- Adheres to Newmont environment, health & safety requirement for safe working environment. Performing repairs, corrective and preventive maintenance on crushing plant, i.e, fabrication of feed chutes and its Liners.
- Fabrication and installing of steel structures.
- Fabrications of grizzly panels for crushing plant. Undertaking workshop fabrication works on pipes, gauging, thermal Lancing and all related plate works. Underground mono and scammont pumps maintenance works.
- Underground and surface ventilation fans maintenance works. Stockpile conveyor gantry fabrication works. Conduct daily inspections at underground and surface infrastructures.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
Fabricator/Welder
Jodi Construction (AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Project)
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Part of the team in the refurbishment of AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Sulphide Treatment Plant(STP).
- Fabrication of Storage tanks from mild steel and stainless steel plates, High Pressure pipes gantry fabrications.
- Ensuring safety compliance at the workshop.
- Fabrication of bridges using steel plates and steel pipes.
- Dismantling of old process plant storage tanks and steel structures using oxygen and acetylene and Lance cutting.
- Enhanced team productivity with implementation of efficient metal cutting techniques.
- Contributed to safer working environment, immediately reporting any safety concerns to management.
Fabricator / Welder (Leading Hand)
Group Five Construction Limited
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisting with site preparation, material handling, and construction tasks.
- Welding and fabrication of high-pressure pipes line.
- Erecting steel structure components for buildings and bridges.
- Fabrication of cones and chutes for goldfields Ghana gold process plant.
- Increased workshop safety by consistently adhering to all health and safety protocols during fabrication processes.
Fabricator
Group Five Construction Limited
02.2012 - 05.2018
- Fabrication on projects works of all kinds of structural steel and plate works, i.e, thicknesses, storage tanks and transfer chutes.
- Assembles steel structures based on specifications.
- Executing task according to drawings and following all safety protocols.
Fabricator / Welder
REF Engineering (Goldfields and Golden Star Project)
08.2007 - 04.2012
- Refurbishment of gravity plant for Bogoso Golden Star Resource Limited.
- Welding and fabrication of steel plates, pipe works and plant maintenance works.
- Fabricate beams, columns, and braces for Goldfields Ghana Heavy Mining Equipment workshop.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Fabricator
Group five Construction (Obuasi and Tarkwa Projects)
10.2004 - 09.2005
- Welding and fabrication of conveyor feed chutes, storage tanks, pipe works for Golden Star Expansion Project in Ghana. Anglo gold Ashanti underground refrigeration project.
- Fabricated components according to engineering specifications and project requirements.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to assemble structural elements.
- Ensured quality control through rigorous inspection of finished products.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly workflows and reduce downtime.
- Trained junior fabricators on best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced fabrication efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on tools and machinery to ensure operational readiness.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
Education
High School Diploma - Welding And Fabrication
Imperial College of Mines and Safety
Accra 08.2019
GED - General Welding
National Vocational Training Institute
Takoradi05.2007
High School Diploma - Metal Work
Obuasi Secondary Technical School (SSCE)
Obuasi 09.2004
B.E.C.E -
Anglican Junior School
01.2000
Skills
- Demonstrate proficiency in welding techniques (MSAW, MIG, TIG)
- Excellent Communication
- Safety Awareness
- Team player
- Operate in fast-paced environment, cooperating and maintaining positive working relationship
- Gouging and Lancing
- Interpret Engineering drawings
Accomplishments
I've had the opportunity to work on some really challenging projects in my 18 years as a fabricator/welder. One of my proudest moments was leading a team to fabricate and install a complex piping system for a gold mining project in Ghana. We completed the project 2 weeks ahead of schedule and received commendations from the client for our quality and attention to detail.
I've also developed and implemented various welding processes and techniques that have improved efficiency and reduced costs for my previous employers. For example, I introduced a new welding procedure that increased productivity by 30% and reduced waste by 25%.
I've had the chance to work with various materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, and I've got experience with different welding processes like SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW.
One of my notable achievements was fabricating a custom steel structure for a construction project in Burkina Faso. The client had specific requirements for the structure's design and dimensions, and I worked closely with the engineering team to ensure that the final product met their needs.
I'm proud of the work I've done, and I'm excited to bring my skills and experience to a new role.
Certification
Advanced Diploma in Welding and fabrication.
Competency in General Welding
References
- Bismark, Boafo, Mechanical General Forman, +233 246331053, Newmont
- Alex, Adjei, Mechanical Supervisor, +233 243136380, Newmont
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Fabricator / Welder
Newmont Ghana
06.2019 - Current
Fabricator/Welder
Jodi Construction (AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Project)
01.2019 - 05.2019
Fabricator / Welder (Leading Hand)
Group Five Construction Limited
06.2018 - 11.2018
Fabricator
Group Five Construction Limited
02.2012 - 05.2018
Fabricator / Welder
REF Engineering (Goldfields and Golden Star Project)
08.2007 - 04.2012
Fabricator
Group five Construction (Obuasi and Tarkwa Projects)
10.2004 - 09.2005
High School Diploma - Welding And Fabrication
Imperial College of Mines and Safety
GED - General Welding
National Vocational Training Institute
High School Diploma - Metal Work
Obuasi Secondary Technical School (SSCE)
B.E.C.E -
Anglican Junior School