Nicholas Mark Prah Essien
Kumasi
Summary
I am a dedicated and diligent worker with a strong organizational skill set. I am eager to assimilate new work procedures, processes and apply them. I am a team-player and have well developed communication and time management skills. Keen to apply skills acquired from internships and experiences from field to active projects.
Highly-motivated individual with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Service Personnel/Mechanical Engineer
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY
Takoradi
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Took temperature, pressure and humidity readings from the ice making plant at Albert Bosomtwe Sam Fishing Harbor, Sekondi
- Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of the evaporative condenser of the ice making plant at Albert Bosomtwe Sam Fishing Harbor, Sekondi
- Performed calibrations on instruments, measuring flow, pressure, temperature, level, pH and weight
- Assisted on the disassembly and assembly of Konecrane engines
- Assisted in the installation of new hydraulic hose for Tele truck machine
- Read manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot equipment
- Assisted in the installation of street lamps at the old beach at Albert Bosomtwe Sam Fishing Harbor, Sekondi
- Performed arc welding on weak joints of a generator
- Carried out general maintenance on cutting and grinding machines at the welding section
- Assisted in the installation of pistons and cylinders of Konecranes at the plant section
- Assisted in the removal of old and installation of new axles for Tele truck machines
- Assisted in the removal of damaged oil and pressure seals and installation of new ones for both Tele truck and Konecrane machines
- Removal and installation of batteries for various machines
- Fixing of faulty door handles and locks for light duty vehicles
- Ensured proper housekeeping management for equipment
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues
Intern
WESTERN TRANSPORT SERVICES
Tarkwa
09.2022 - 11.2022
- During my internship as a trainee, I had field experience regarding maintenance on western transport services buses
- Overhauling and servicing of buses
Intern
BAJ FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED
Takoradi
09.2021 - 11.2021
- During my internship as a trainee, I had field experience regarding general maintenance on faulty equipment
- Servicing of heavy-duty low bed trailers
- Installation of rear and forward lamps for heavy duty trucks
Education
BSc Mechanical Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2023
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Ghana Secondary Technical School
01.2019
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Naval Base Basic School
01.2015
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Learning Computer Application software
- Planning
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Interpersonal relationship
- Working independently
- Basic knowledge in MS Word
- Basic knowledge in PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge in Excel
- Basic knowledge in Photoshop
- Basic knowledge in AutoCAD
- Share Points
- Maintenance manual development
- Automotive Engineering
- Risk Management
Certification
- Degree in BSc Mechanical Engineering
- West African Senior School Certificate Examination
- Basic Education Certificate Examination
- Certificate of Baptism (Active Member) Pentecost
- Certificate of Participation (Zoomlion Quiz)
- Certificate of Participation; Science Technology, Mathematics and Innovation Education Program (STMIE)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/24/02
References
- Mr. Frank Prah, Deputy Mechanical Engineer, Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority, P. O. Box 708, Takoradi, Ghana, +233 244 871 521
- Engineer Wilson Ago, Senior Maintenance Officer, Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority, kkilawango@gmail.com, +233 244 759 766
- Engineer John Inkoom, Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority, Inkoomaigh@yahoo.com, +233 509 061 934
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Jogging
- New Technology
Languages
Fante, English
Research
Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Regulating Solar Crop Dryer
Timeline
National Service Personnel/Mechanical Engineer
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY
11.2023 - 10.2024
Intern
WESTERN TRANSPORT SERVICES
09.2022 - 11.2022
Intern
BAJ FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Degree in BSc Mechanical Engineering
- West African Senior School Certificate Examination
- Basic Education Certificate Examination
- Certificate of Baptism (Active Member) Pentecost
- Certificate of Participation (Zoomlion Quiz)
- Certificate of Participation; Science Technology, Mathematics and Innovation Education Program (STMIE)
BSc Mechanical Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Ghana Secondary Technical School
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Naval Base Basic School