Derek Nyarko
Takoradi
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Engineer
Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority
Takoradi
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted operational and performance tests on marine machinery to diagnose faulty apparatus and equipment
- Tasked with preventive maintenance of air compressors with my colleagues
- As part of the junior engineers, I was supervised in performing repairs and maintenance tasks aboard vessels
- Maintained detailed logs of all work performed on each vessel's engines or other equipment
- Responded promptly to emergency repair calls from ship captains during voyages at sea
- Repaired and overhauled major components such as pistons, cylinders, fuel pumps, valves, and propellers
- Performed routine maintenance on marine vessels including lubrication of machinery parts and checking fluid levels
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Marine Engineer
Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority
Takoradi
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Carried out preventive maintenance tasks of some marine machineries
- Assisting engine room watch keeping during port shipping operations
- Engine room tiding on floating crafts
Marine Engineer
Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority
Takoradi
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Watch Keeping
- Cleaning of the engine room
- Under supervision, carried out the process of bunkering
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Regional Maritime University
Accra08.2021
Skills
- Mechanics
- Vessel Maintenance
- Technical Services
- Log Updates
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Operation
- Environmental Compliance
- Gasket cutting
Certification
- Personal survival techniques
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- Elementary first aid
- Seafarers with Security Awareness and Designated Security Duties
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Occupational Workplace Health and Safety for the Mining Industry
Accomplishments
- Financial Secretary for Ghana Methodist Students' Union
- Vice President for the national service personnel (marine department)
Projects
Final year project, An overview of anti-piracy systems on board vessels
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English, First Language
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Marine Engineer
Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority
11.2022 - Current
Marine Engineer
Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority
05.2019 - 08.2019
Marine Engineer
Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
Regional Maritime University
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