Felix Asiedu
Mechanical Engineer
Takoradi
Summary
I am a result-oriented mechanical engineer, specialized in high problem solving, process efficiency in day-to-day maintenance in an industrial environment.
My experience also includes diagnosing and repairing problems associated with pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, hydraulics, Earthmoving equipments, underground drill rigs and other mechanical components. I'm a hard-working professional who applies great commitment to duties and very much concerned about working safely to achieve desired results within a specified time frame. I can work in all kinds of environment and I'm always ready to relocate.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotary Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited
Tema - Ghana
06.2023 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance, repairs and inspections throughout the facility on machines such as pumps(Centrifugal, diaphragm, screw, gear, piston etc.), compressors(screw, reciprocating), conveyors, heat exchangers, 53B accumulators, liquid seal auxiliary systems, mechanical seals and cooling tower systems.
- Assited in the installation of new equipment and machinery.
- Repaired hydraulic systems by replacing filters, seals and hoses as needed.
- Ability to perform precised motor and pump shaft alignment using the dial guage indicator as well as alignment on compressor and its prime mover.
- Ability to assemble and install mechanical seal on pumps.
- Ability to design and fabricate pipe works on liquid seal auxillary systems.
- Ability to set and fix a cooling tower fan blades per manufacturer dimensions and perform maintenance as well.
- Diagnosed root cause of problems and develop solutions.
- Check and adjust fluid levels including oil, coolant and fuel.
- Respond to emergency mechanical needs and repairs.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues.
- Followed safety procedures while working with hazardous materials such as oils and lubricants.
- Ensured all work areas remained clean and organized.
- Replaced worn or defective parts in machines using hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities performed on each piece of equipment in the plant.
- Dismantled machines, equipments or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Work successfully with diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstratedleadership by making improvements to work process and helping to train others.
Underground Gold Mine Drill Rigs Mechanic/Engineer
Golden Star Wassa Mine
Tarkwa - Akyempim
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics of Mechanical faults.
- Read and interpreted standard drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Installation of new pumps.
- Installation of faulty mechanical part with new ones.
- Good mechanical handling techniques.
- Carry-out Sandvik Jumbo/Solo Preventive and Corrective Maintenance (DD421, DL421, DD422, DL431 etc.)
- Carry-out Hydraulic Rock drill (drifter) Preventive maintenance.
- Carry-out Sandvik and Caterpillar wheel loaders preventive maintenance (Sandvik LH517i, LH621i etc.)
- Carry-out Preventive Maintenance on underground dump trucks (SMT Volvo trucks and Komatsu).
- Carry-out Caterpillar Grader, Manitou, Integrated tool (IT) Loader (Volvo L90, L120 and IT50) and Forklift preventive maintenance.
- Conduct thorough inspection of all underground machinery prior to start up each day ensuring optimal performance.
- Replaced faulty hydraulic lines and tested system performance after completing repairs or replacements.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools, power tool, precision measuring instruments, welding torches and grinders.
- Responded to emergency breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime for the mine operations.
- Operated a variety of heavy duty mobile equipment such as dump trucks, loaders and Sandvik jumbo DD422 safely while adhering to all safety procedures.
- Ability to design and fabricate and weld.
- Administrative works (Create maintenance schedules and generate work orders, maintain parts inventory, create procedural manuals that explain how to perform task on site machines using CMMS-Pronto (Maintenance inventory module), estimate costs of labor and parts for industrial equipment and adjust schedules to account for unexpected emergency work).
- Performed detailed and accurate studies to establish and monitor mechanical engineering effectiveness.
- Carry-out Preventive Maintenance and resetting on Refuge Chambers.
- Part of a shift and works 5 days, 5 nights and 4 off days.
- Ability to work for 12 hours and on extended time as well.
- Ability to work at heights.
- Ability to adapt to underground mining environment.
Mechanical Engineer Trainee
Takoradi Thermal Power Station - VRA (Aboadze Thermal Plant)
Takoradi - Ghana.
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Carry-out Gas Turbine Preventive maintenance.
- Carry-out Steam Turbine preventive maintenance.
- Carry-out Natural Gas conditioning skid Preventive.
- Carry-out Screw compressor preventive maintenance.
- Carry-out Air receivers preventive maintenance.
- Carry-out Boiler preventive maintenance (HRSG) Heat Recovery Steam Generator.
- Carry-out Condenser water box preventive maintenance.
- Carry-out oily waste system Skimmer Preventive maintenance.
- Carry-out Heat exchangers preventive maintenance.
- Carry-out precised motor pump shaft alignment using dial gauge indicator.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet customer requirements. Portable water treatment system (sand filter). Demineralized water production
- Carry-out circulating water pumps and feed water pumps preventive maintenance.
Education
HND Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (plant)
Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi,Ghana09.2020
West African Certificate Examination/Private - General Science
Takoradi Senior High School
Takoradi,Ghana05.2015
Skills
Diagnose and troubleshooting problems
Knowledge in industrial mechanical systems
Proficient in the use of hand and power tools
Read and work from diagrams and schematics
Excellent attention to detail and work safely
Microsoft products and proficient in information technology (IT)
CMMS-PRONTO Xi (maintenance inventory module)
Good communication skills and excellent leadership skills
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Good technical report writing skills
Time management and maintenance engineering
Reference
- Tony Adjei- Senior underground mechanical maintenance supervisor. Golden Star Wassa Mine +233243333735 adjei_tony@yahoo.com
- Kweku Bentsil Adams Head project survey. Kamoto Copper company (DR Congo) Glencore mining +233264839265/+243999712357 Kwekuadams@hotmail.com/kadams@katangamining.com
Timeline
Rotary Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited
06.2023 - Current
Underground Gold Mine Drill Rigs Mechanic/Engineer
Golden Star Wassa Mine
09.2020 - 12.2021
Mechanical Engineer Trainee
Takoradi Thermal Power Station - VRA (Aboadze Thermal Plant)
05.2019 - 09.2019
HND Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (plant)
Kumasi Technical University
West African Certificate Examination/Private - General Science
Takoradi Senior High School