Israel Atsu Kove
Summary
Results-driven Director of Engineering with expertise in project management, team leadership, and process improvement. Proven ability to enhance product development timelines and mentor teams to achieve compliance with industry standards.
Accomplished Director of Engineering with a strong focus on process improvement and resource allocation. Committed to ensuring compliance and fostering communication across departments to drive impactful engineering solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter
Amartin Ghana / Guinness
Accra
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Installed and maintained piping systems for beverage production processes.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate pipe layout and installation.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot system issues efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections and repairs on existing piping systems.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating tools and equipment.
- Assisted in training new employees on pipefitting techniques and safety measures.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials and tools for ongoing projects.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and challenges.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
Supervisor
Achrow Technical service
Tema
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new staff on company procedures and operational protocols.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment and tools used in service delivery.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Firefighter
Collins Meds Engineering Tema wel
Tema
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Responded to emergency calls and provided timely fire suppression services.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure operational readiness and safety.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on safety protocols and firefighting techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of fire station facilities and equipment.
- Monitored fire hazards in assigned areas, reporting issues to superiors promptly.
- Engaged with the community through fire safety education programs for local residents.
- Participated in physical fitness training to maintain peak performance levels for duty.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
Pipefitter
Aksa Energy Ghana
Tema
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Installed and maintained piping systems for brewing and packaging processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Operated tools such as pipe wrenches and threading machines efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections of pipes to identify potential leaks or damage.
- Supported training of new employees on safe pipefitting practices.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Education
Tema Menhen Anglican JHS
TemaDiploma - Welding And Fabrication Technology
EME Technical Training School
Accra Burma Camp, Ghana 01.2023 - 06.2023
Koforidua Technical Institute
KoforiduaSkills
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Process improvement
- Technical reviews
- Emerging technologies
- Team leadership
- Effective mentoring
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Training delivery
- Safety compliance
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Technical drawing
- Effective communication
- Safety protocols
- Swift water rescue
- Fire pump operation
- Map reading and navigation
- Fire response team direction
- Rescue equipment use
Languages
Ewe
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Ga
Advanced (C1)
C1
Twi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Fante
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
Diploma
NABPTEX
BECE
Affiliations
Basketball
Fitness trainer
Games
Music
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipefitter
Amartin Ghana / Guinness
05.2025 - 02.2026
Supervisor
Achrow Technical service
05.2024 - 03.2025
Firefighter
Collins Meds Engineering Tema wel
03.2023 - 03.2024
Diploma - Welding And Fabrication Technology
EME Technical Training School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Pipefitter
Aksa Energy Ghana
03.2018 - 03.2020
Tema Menhen Anglican JHS
Koforidua Technical Institute