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KWAKU DUODU NKANSAH

Accra

Summary

Diligent research oriented professional with strong foundation in quality assurance and process evaluation. Proven ability to enhance product quality and streamline operations through effective problem-solving and keen attention to detail. Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and development of corrective actions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer

Ghana National Gas Company Limited
12.2019 - Current
  • Team lead for conducting Ultrasonic Testing/Thickness measurements and other Non-destructive examinations on all fixed assets in the gas processing plant using time/risk based inspection plans.
  • Responsible for the material selection and design required for all current and future projects carried out by the company.
  • Part of the team responsible for developing a befitting corrosion control regime to minimize the impact of corrosion on the fixed and rotating assets of the Gas processing plant and distribution stations.
  • Responsible for assessing inspection data and making recommendations based on findings. corrosion control of the Gas processing plant and other pipeline stations of the Company.
  • Responsible for the material selection and design required for all current and future projects carried out by the company.
  • Responsible for training and drawing up a work schedule for new engineers and interns



Transmission Engineer

Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Part of the team that is responsible for the allocation of transportation orders to the various transporters while responsible for compiling daily, monthly and annual fuel transportation reports to and from all the depots.
  • Part of the team that is responsible for liaising with National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to make sure all payable claims due the various transporters are in the right order.

Maintenance Engineer

Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for designing maintenance and servicing schedules and timelines for all equipment in the depot.
  • Responsible for documenting and reporting all maintenance tasks and duties at the end of every week.
  • Part of the team that supervises the maintenance and servicing of equipment such as, valves, loading accessories, pumps, and pipelines among others and checking/reviewing the strength and integrity of various pumps and valves at specific pump stations.

Quality Assurance Manager

Qualiplast Limited
01.2014 - 03.2015


  • Determining, negotiating and agreeing to in-house quality procedures, standards and/or specifications.
  • Ensuring that products conform to specified standards by clients and International Standards Organization.
  • Setting customer service standards
  • Certifying all out-going products for clients.
  • Specifying quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers
  • Supervises the performance of tests to check for the conformity of products
  • Reports all non-conformities to the Production and Factory Managers for appropriate corrective actions to be taken.
  • Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
  • Major Projects: Supervised and tested the production and distribution of 10,000 240 litre Waste Bins for the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development that was distributed nation wide
  • Production of 400,000 4 litre and 5 litre Total oil gallons for Total Petroleum Ghana Limited
  • Tested and produced 100, 000 Crates for Guinness Ghana Limited (ABL), Pepsi Brewery ltd and Coca Cola Bottling company
  • Production of 200,000 4 litre and 5 litre gallons for Goil Ghana Ltd.

Research Assistant (National Service)

Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI)
09.2012 - 08.2013
  • Assisted in the research on the effect of glass on the strength and performance of a brick with a clay-glass composition.
  • Assisted in the research on the effect of palm kernel cake on fuel consumption and the strength and weaknesses of a clay-palm kernel cake composite brick.
  • Assisted in the research on the effect of laterite on the strength of a clay-laterite composite brick.

Education

M.Phil. - Materials Science and Engineering

University of Ghana/Silesian University of Technology
Accra, Ghana/Gliwice, Poland
07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering

University of Ghana
Legon-Accra, Greater Accra
06.2012

Skills

  • Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain high accuracy levels and work with quality standards
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Strong Problem solving and Decision making skills
  • Leadership and Report writing skills
  • A team player
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

References

  • Prof. Lucas N.W. Damoah Materials Science & Engineering Department University of Ghana Legon.

     lnwdamoah@ug.edu.gh +2332070536689.

  • Samuel Annang, QA/QC Manager, Ghana National Gas Limited Company,

      samuel.annang@ghanagas.com.gh. +233244232233

Timeline

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer

Ghana National Gas Company Limited
12.2019 - Current

Transmission Engineer

Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited
06.2019 - 11.2019

Maintenance Engineer

Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited
08.2018 - 05.2019

Quality Assurance Manager

Qualiplast Limited
01.2014 - 03.2015

Research Assistant (National Service)

Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI)
09.2012 - 08.2013

M.Phil. - Materials Science and Engineering

University of Ghana/Silesian University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering

University of Ghana

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