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Certification
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MAHMUD MUSAH

ACCRA

Summary

Dedicated diesel mechanic, with extensive experience performing engine repairs and overhaul as well as vehicle repairs and maintenance with faultless accuracy and precision. Working tirelessly to maintain high level of department efficiency for productive reliable technical support. Ready to work as a team in a perfect harmony in your company or establishment, ever ready to face any challenges concerning the well-being of the job because am always determine, I have the can do spirit and I always believe that everything is possible and it can be done. I believe once again that with my professional skills, experience and technique I will contribute to the best of my knowledge to assist in the achievement of the company goal and vision. As employed with Mantrac a Caterpillar dealership, I helped the company in carrying out maintenance repair and overhaul on caterpillar engines of different models and sometimes on machines. This work done helped the company to secure a long-term contract with Newmont Mining, Engineers & Planners and Africa Mining Services. Moreover, at Mantrac caterpillar dealership, I helped the company as well as the customer to get warranty on failed engines from CATERPILLAR that will have cause them millions of dollors and trust from our customers through Applied failure analysis. The warranty engines such as 3 3512B, C13, 5 3408 and other engines as well.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caterpillar Mechanic

Mantrac Ghana Limited (CRC)
02.2016 - 07.2023
  • Adhering to health, safety rules and regulations to ensure they are maintained to standards
  • Rebuilding/Disassemble of large engines such as 3512B-785C, 3512C-785D and 3508-992G to CAT specifications
  • Rebuilding/ Disassemble of medium engines such as C32-777F, C27-D10T, C18-745, C13-16M and 3408D9R to CAT specifications
  • Carrying out engine repair jobs such as low power, oil dilution, noise in engine issues using CAT SIS and ET
  • Complete relevant paper work and documentation accurately and efficiently for comprehensive reference
  • Inspection of small, medium and large engine components crankshaft, cylinder block cylinder head etc using caterpillar reused and savage guidelines as well as required tools and equipment for inspection
  • Performed planned and preventative maintenance to aid system functionality, including documentations
  • Assist in carrying out condition, quality and functionality checks and services to aid operational performance
  • Maintain and manage operational documents while on customer site as well as updating operational report for daily activities
  • Diagnosed all mechanical related defects such as engines and other systems
  • Completed relevant paperwork and documentation accurately and efficiently for comprehensive reference
  • Assist in undertaking of complete component rebuilding on trucks and dozer, making sure they meet all manufacturing function parameters
  • Assist in commissioning of equipment after assembling and perform all documentation related for management review.

Mechanic Intern

Mantrac Ghana Limited (CRC)
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Adhering to health, safety rules and regulations to ensure they are maintained to standards
  • Trained on engines and their rebuild and strip procedures under the guidance of caterpillar specialist
  • Disassemble and inspect engine components and their accessories using CAT reuse and salvage guidelines
  • Create replacement part lists using CAT SIS and prepare work bay for assembly, including tooling and housekeeping
  • Disassemble and assemble of engines and accessories according to Caterpillar Specifications
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting using CAT ET.

Technician

AUTO TUNE VENTURES
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • Adhering to health, safety rules and regulations to ensure they are maintained to standards
  • Servicing and general repairs on diesel vehicle such as Scania buses, VW, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota and Nissan
  • Engine repairs and overhaul on Scania, VW, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota and Nissan
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting on vehicles engine, transmission, final drives
  • Road testing of vehicles after repairs.

Technical Support Engineer (Applied failure analysis)

Mantrac Ghana Limited (CRC)
07.2023 - Current
  • Adhering to health, safety rules and regulations to ensure they are maintained to standards
  • Performing applied failure analysis reports on failed and product issue components such as 3512B785C, 3512C-785D, C32-777F, C13-16M to determine the root cause of a problem, solutions and who bears the cost
  • The dealer (Assembly issue), customer (Operation and maintenance and the manufacturer (Product issue)
  • Prepare, share reports and address the root cause of failures to avoid repetitive of failures and solutions to them
  • Advice on failures in order to improve on job quality, velocity cost and other related issues
  • Make sure that the failure reports are completed in timely manner for quick approval of quotations and invoicing of components to customers.

Trainee

Peprah Holding Company (PHC MOTORS)
10.2012 - 05.2013
  • Servicing and general repairs of BMC trucks and TATA engines
  • Performing of engine overhauling works
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting on TATA trucks, buses, pick-up, engines, transmission and final drives
  • Suspension system work
  • Troubleshooting and resolving of air brakes issues
  • Troubleshooting and resolving pneumatic brake problems
  • Adhering to health, safety rules and regulations to ensure they are maintained to standards.

Trainee

Government Technical Training Centre
05.2009 - 05.2010
  • Servicing and general repairs on both diesel and petrol VW Vehicle
  • Maintenance repairs and overhauling of VW diesel engines
  • Suspension system work
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting on VW Vehicle engines, transmission, final drives etc
  • Adhering to health, safety rules and regulations to ensure they are maintained to standards.

Education

Bachelor Of Technology Mechanical Engineering (Plant) -

Takoradi Technical University
Takoradi, Ghana
08.2021

Diploma in Motor Vehicle Technician (MVM, MVT I, II & III) -

Standard College of Technology
Accra, Ghana
06.2015

School Diploma Certificate
01.2013

National Vocation Training Institute (N.V.T.I foundation & Cert I) -

Government Technical Training Centre
Accra, Ghana
06.2012

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Word
  • CAT SIS20
  • CAT ET
  • Troubleshooting
  • Diagnostics
  • Researching Skills
  • Team player
  • Analytical
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

  • Applied failure analysis I, 05/18/21
  • Applied failure analysis II, 05/20/21
  • Caterpillar reuse and salvage guidelines, 04/27/18
  • Scrub barrel analysis, 03/17/21
  • Driving Certification, 08/23/23
  • Crane operation Training, 01/25/19
  • NDT 1 & 2 Training, 08/18/19
  • Light Duty (Motor Vehicle Technicians I) Course, 06/05/13
  • Heavy Duty (Motor Vehicle Technicians II) Course, 12/07/15

CAUSES ATTENDED WITHIN MANTRAC GHANA

1. Basic engine course

2.Basic hydraulic course

3.Fire Warden / Firefighting course

4. Safety awareness course.

5. Basic first Aid course

6. SIMS and Report writing course.

7. Caterpillar production systems.

8. Basic Hydraulic course.

9. Basic electricals course.

10. Measuring tools course.

11. Basic Engine and Fuel Systems

12. Mechanical Fuel System.

13. Electronic Technician (ET)

14. Electronic Engines (HEUI, EUI & COMMON RAIL)

15.Basic caterpillar schematics

16.Caterpillar turbocharger.

17.Caterpillar 740 and 745 courses

18.Multi brand courses(Deuts engines, palfinger, Heli forklift, ZF transmission)

Professional Development Projects

  • Diagnosing and resolving of engine blowby on 3512 CAT engine using CAT ET
  • Diagnosing and resolving coolant pressurizing problems on 3512 Cat engines.
  • Diagnosing and resolving noise in engine on 3508 cat engine (Generator).
  • Diagnosing and resolving coolant in engine oil on 3412 cat engine (Generator).

References

  • Mr. Philip Kudayah, Training Instructor/Lecturer -Government Technical Training Centre, +233546748700
  • Mr. Timothy Anku, Engine component Rebuild Supervisor (CRC) Mantrac Ghana Ltd, +233242659050

Timeline

Technical Support Engineer (Applied failure analysis)

Mantrac Ghana Limited (CRC)
07.2023 - Current

Caterpillar Mechanic

Mantrac Ghana Limited (CRC)
02.2016 - 07.2023

Mechanic Intern

Mantrac Ghana Limited (CRC)
02.2015 - 02.2016

Technician

AUTO TUNE VENTURES
08.2013 - 02.2015

Trainee

Peprah Holding Company (PHC MOTORS)
10.2012 - 05.2013

Trainee

Government Technical Training Centre
05.2009 - 05.2010

Bachelor Of Technology Mechanical Engineering (Plant) -

Takoradi Technical University

Diploma in Motor Vehicle Technician (MVM, MVT I, II & III) -

Standard College of Technology

School Diploma Certificate

National Vocation Training Institute (N.V.T.I foundation & Cert I) -

Government Technical Training Centre
MAHMUD MUSAH