Frances Aba Sekyi-Achenie
Accra,
Summary
Detail-oriented heavy mining equipment maintenance planner with eight (8) years of experience in the mining-support industry. Dedicated to optimizing equipment availability through reliability-focused strategies. Proficient in scheduling, resource allocation, and implementing preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime. Well-versed in project management principles and adhering to mine safety regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Planning Coordinator
Mantrac Ghana Limited
Newmont Akyem Mine (New Abirem MARC Site)
03.2024 - Current
- Developing efficient and effective short and long term maintenance plans to increase equipment availability and minimize impact of downtime to production.
- Utilizing demand planning tools to forecast equipment spare parts requirements to ensure timely availability of critical components and to optimize inventory levels.
- Managing and supervising the reliability engineering department to enable early identification of potential reliability issues and implementing strategies to quickly resolve identified issues to minimize downtime and disruptions to operations.
- Managing and supervising the Backlogs Department to ensure clear visibility and organization of all parts requested to repair defects identified on equipment.
- Improving team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinating cross-functional teaming sessions, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Overseeing project operations in the absence of the Project Manager.
Maintenance and Repair Contract Administrator
Mantrac Ghana Limited
Newmont Akyem Mine (New Abirem MARC Site)
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed, developed, and trained eight administrative staff, by establishing and monitoring goals, coaching, and conducting performance reviews bi-annually.
- Prepared monthly MARC invoices and related documents for the customer and followed-up for prompt payment.
- Generated operational damage reports for the customer and followed-up for purchase orders and invoice payments.
- Procured the necessary tools and consumable supplies for workshop use.
- Coordinated daily pre-shift information meetings for the planning and administration department to share health and safety tips and job updates for the crew.
- Work-in-progress management through effective WIP reduction strategies, meetings and weekly work-order status updates
- Maintained internal standards and compliance to the company’s finance policies to minimize regulatory risks and liabilities.
- Oversaw daily and weekly maintenance planning activities in the absence of the maintenance planning coordinator.
Service Administrator
Mantrac Ghana Limited
Newmont Akyem (New Abirem MARC Site)
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Tasked with equipment downtime data entry, records oversight and issue resolution for workshop team.
- Created quotations and work orders and coordinated timely parts delivery in collaboration with logistics department.
- Opened and invoiced workshop orders in a timely manner.
- Ordered the necessary parts in advance for planned component changeouts (PCRs)
- Managed and organized filing system to efficiently manage department documents.
- Completed monthly overtime calculations for one hundred and twenty-eight employees.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for project manager and maintenance planning coordinator.
National Service Person
Mantrac Ghana Limited
Newmont Akyem Mine (New Abirem MARC Site)
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Developing efficient and effective short and long term maintenance plans to increase equipment availability and minimize impact of downtime to production.
- Utilizing demand planning tools to forecast equipment spare parts requirements to ensure timely availability of critical components and to optimize inventory levels.
- Managing and supervising the reliability engineering department to enable early identification of potential reliability issues and implementing strategies to quickly resolve identified issues to minimize downtime and disruptions to operations.
- Managing and supervising the Backlogs Department to ensure clear visibility and organization of all parts requested to repair defects identified on equipment.
- Improving team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinating cross-functional teaming sessions, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Overseeing project operations in the absence of the Project Manager.
Education
MBA - Strategic Management And Consulting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana 03.2024
BSc - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana 07.2016
Skills
- Proficient in demand-planning for equipment maintenance
- Proficient in equipment condition monitoring tools and softwares
- Proficient IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, and Salesforce
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong team-building and leadership skills
- Detail-oriented, and can work with a high degree of accuracy
- Deep understanding of mine safety protocols and regulatory compliance
Languages
English
Certification
Professional Certification in Mining Technologies from University of Mines and Technology (UMaT, Tarkwa)
Customer relations management certification from European Business University, Luxembourg
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
Ghana Institution of Engineering(GHIE): Trainee Professional Engineer (16970)
Timeline
Maintenance Planning Coordinator
Mantrac Ghana Limited
03.2024 - Current
Maintenance and Repair Contract Administrator
Mantrac Ghana Limited
10.2022 - 03.2024
Service Administrator
Mantrac Ghana Limited
10.2017 - 10.2022
National Service Person
Mantrac Ghana Limited
10.2016 - 10.2017
MBA - Strategic Management And Consulting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
BSc - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology