Gilbert Oscar Prah
Sekondi-Takoradi
Summary
Enthusiastic, self-motivated mechanical engineering graduate with proven leadership capabilities, who seeks out new challenges to enhance working experience. Proficient in a range of modern technologies including Ms. Excel, Ms. Visio, Solid Works etc. Having worked in an oil and gas company, safety is a guiding principle. Ability to operate emergency situations using standard operating procedures and also ability to impact knowledge on new employees and share ideas with working mates. A fast learner and also ever willing to learn more with good communication skills and giving attention to details. A multi-tasked and a team player. Always bring ideas to bear and enhance good cohesion among colleagues for maximum productivity and ability to work under pressure to meet timelines. Performance-oriented engineering team member conscientious about methodically testing and optimizing mechanical schematics. Prepare highly accurate specifications and instructions for commissioning. Meticulous, resourceful and diligent about supporting sustainable designs. Accomplished Technician skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics and service on diverse instrumentation. Configures components for optimal performance. Talented repairer with organized and systematic approach to problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Quantum Terminals PLC
Atuabo
01.2021 - Current
- Identify issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Remove damaged instruments and fixed new components.
- Keep tools area and equipment clean, organized and maintained.
- Conduct troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Clean and adjusted instruments.
- Inspect equipment to detect electrical leaks and other problems.
- Modify, maintain or repair electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Educates equipment operators on proper use of equipment.
- Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Supervise transfer of LPG from processing plant to storage tanks.
- Conducts daily and weekly checks to ensure all instruments are properly functioning before start of daily LPG loading operations.
- Oversee operations on facility
Mechanical Engineer
Quantum Terminals PLC
Atuabo
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Organized routine service schedules
- Oiled and cleaned of machinery and parts
- Overhauled and replacing parts according to schedule
- Found and fix faults and recalibrating instruments
- Made scheduled checks on machinery and parts
- Fixed new parts and monitored their performances and provided feedback to supervisor
- Carried out quality inspection at end of each month
- Performed field walk-downs of proposed installation sites, inspecting facilities for potential issues.
- Monitored processes to identify areas for improvement and implemented plans to achieve.
- Conducted corrosion controls on LPG pipelines 3 days out of 6 working days
- Drafted assemblies, models and other technical drawings using SolidWorks
- Drafted facility evacuation route of facility using Ms. Visio
Operations Officer
Quantum Terminals PLC
Atuabo
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Loaded LPG into 30-40 BRVs (Bulk Road Vehicles) alongside colleagues each working day
- Weighed 125 BRVs before and after loading per week
- Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty and increase product and service sales during issuance of weigh bills after loading of LPG into BRV
- Managed LPG tank farm during transfer of LPG
- Established quality communication between control room operator during LPG transfer from Processing plant
Internship Student
Ports and Harbor Authority
Tema
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted in servicing and repair of 200 company's vehicles
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use
- Sorted, organized and maintained files
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information
- Distributed office supplies and files for staff
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department
Duty
Ghacem, Takoradi Works
Takoradi
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted in maintenance of plant 3 ball mills daily.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Distributed office supplies and files for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi06.2018
Senior Certificate Examination - General Science
St. John
Sekondi-Takoradi2013
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Calvary Christian Academy
Agona Swedru2010
Skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft office
- Computer Aided Design (Solid Works)
- Basic Electrical Repairs
- Giving attention to details
- Good Communication skills
- Codes and Standards Compliance
- Testing Protocols
- Safety Compliance
- Electronics Units Assembly
- Operation Monitoring
- Engineering Schematic Design
- Machine Maintenance and Repair
- Data Input
- Repetitive Work
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
Additional Information
- HOBBIES Swimming Reading engineering innovation articles.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Quantum Terminals PLC
01.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Quantum Terminals PLC
07.2019 - 01.2021
Operations Officer
Quantum Terminals PLC
07.2018 - 07.2019
Internship Student
Ports and Harbor Authority
06.2017 - 07.2017
Duty
Ghacem, Takoradi Works
06.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Senior Certificate Examination - General Science
St. John
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Calvary Christian Academy
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