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Paul Esukunyan Mensah

Paul Esukunyan Mensah

Tarkwa,Ghana

Summary

Methodical Mechanical Technician with six years of experience assembling, installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing mechanical faults on plant machinery. Responsible, dedicated worker with strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance who steps up and take action without being asked. Always look for opportunity to make a difference in the engineering environment. Original thinker and have the ability to go beyond traditional approaches to diagnose and solve problems. I am a result-oriented person, thus my focus is getting to the desired outcome - solving the problem.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Shift Plant Mechanical Technician

Ghana Manganese Co. LTD
Tarkwa, Nsuta
2017.08 - Current
  • Maintained mechanical assets to minimize unplanned breakdowns.
  • Tested individual components and functions of equipment to detect root cause of issues.
  • Carefully dismantled mechanical assemblies to perform precise repairs, testing and cleaning duties.
  • Performed thorough daily visual inspections of mechanical assets to maintain workflows.
  • Executed planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair work on various mechanical equipment.
  • Applied fault-finding skills to identify and resolve issues promptly.
  • Facilitated training sessions for junior technicians, transferring technical knowledge and improving team competency.
  • Advised on equipment upgrades to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety guidelines, prioritizing safe working environment.

Site Technician

Engineers and Planner Company Limited
2017.02 - 2017.08

Goldfields, Tarkwa Site [Construction Of Tailing Storage Facilitate, TSF 5]

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting the de-watering of the dam and sump
  • Maintaining efficient working condition of the pumps
  • Assist constructing under drains
  • Preparing and leveling the land for Geo-textile and Geo-membrane laying
  • Assisting and spotting of materials to the construction site

Workshop Planner/Mechanic

FB Automobile
Tarkwa, Ahwetieso
2015.03 - 2015.09
  • Monitoring all inventory
  • Scheduling servicing and maintenance of vehicles
  • Communicated repair needs and issues to customers, explaining complex concepts to help with decision-making.
  • Addressed engine, transmission and fuel system issues and diagnosed faults to inform repair plans.
  • Explaining and enlightening clients the need for adhering to routine servicing and maintenance of their vehicles
  • Ensuring safe and healthy working procedures
  • Inspecting vehicles for defects, often using specialized diagnostic instruments
  • Reassembling and testing components to ensure they're working safely and efficiently

Control Room Attendant

Engineers and Planners Company Limited
2013.11 - 2014.05
  • Monitoring radio channels
  • Registering employee's complain, inquiry, catalogue sending to the appropriate department to follow up
  • Coordinating immediately with concerned section in case of emergency.

Workshop Technician

Engineers and Planners Company Limited
Goldfields
2010.01 - 2013.11
  • Scheduling equipment for servicing and maintenance
  • Assisting in servicing and maintenance of heavy duty equipment (Volvo and
  • Man diesel trucks) and light vehicles

Trainee technician

Carbonate Plant, Ghana Manganese Company Limited.
2013.07 - 2013.09
  • Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks on plant equipment
  • Adhered to established safety protocols, utilizing proper PPE and following all equipment restrictions to reduce risks.

Industrial Attachment

Gyanvic Automobile
2013.06 - 2013.07
  • Assisted in routine checks and maintenance of vehicles
  • Assisted in maintaining and installing windshield, windshield wipers, heaters, radio, mirrors and changing filters, oil and lubricants, checking the fluid levels, belts, tyres, brakes and clutches
  • Assisted in fabricating and assembling components for vehicle maintenance

Security officer

Engineers and Planners Company Limited
Tarkwa
2007.04 - 2010.01
  • Monitored, authorized and recorded entrance and departure of vehicles and visitors.
  • Report any suspicious behaviours and happenings
  • Provide assistance to people in need
  • Ensuring that the premises are clean and safe all the time.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement for appropriate incident management.

Education

BSc - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
2019.08 - 2022.11

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering

Takoradi Polytechnic Institute (T-POLY
2011.09 - 2014.07

Ark Computer Training School
Tarkwa
2007.06 - 2008.05

Certificate of Higher Education - Metal Works

Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS)
Takoradi, Western Region
2003.05 - 2006.06

Skills

  • Equipment assembling and installation
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Feed water pumps
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Gear boxes
  • Bearing maintenance
  • Flange management
  • Diagnosis and fault finding
  • Breakdown support
  • Component replacement and repairs
  • Mechanical hand and power tools
  • AutoCAD

Referees

Mr Philip Kofi Nunoo Dadzie

Human Resource Manager

Engineers & Planners Co Ltd

Tarkwa – Damang

233 24 438 1650/55 765 7690

Kofidadzie36@yahoocom

Mr James Tiirim

Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Ghana Manganese Co Ltd

Nsuta – Wassa

233 20 890 7726

Mr Emmanuel Arthur

Engineering Training Coordinator

Ghana Manganese Co Ltd

Nsuta – Wassa

233 24 437 0334

Languages

English
Fluent

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 16 in development of Oxide Plant and Carbonate Plant crusher line modification, expansion and installation.
  • Machine or Equipment Installed, Maintained and Repaired

  • Sandvik Cone Crushers (CH440 and CH420), Sandvik Jaw Crusher (JM1211) and Osborn 4248 Jaw Crusher
  • Sandvik Dewatering Screens, Metso Nordberg CVB203P MV3 Tripple Deck Screens, Kwatani Single and Double Deck Exciter Driven Screens
  • Sandvik SV_H Heavy Grizzly Feeders, Pan Feeders, and TEREX JAQUES D4 Apron Feeder
  • Tecman Pedestal Boom and Rock breaker Ua1200
  • Trommel Screen, Overhead Hoist/Crane, Electro-Mechanical Drives, Conveyor Systems, Pumps, Spiral Classifier, Rotary Scrubber, and Production-Related Equipment.

Quote

I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
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Timeline

BSc - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST
2019.08 - 2022.11

Senior Shift Plant Mechanical Technician

Ghana Manganese Co. LTD
2017.08 - Current

Site Technician

Engineers and Planner Company Limited
2017.02 - 2017.08

Workshop Planner/Mechanic

FB Automobile
2015.03 - 2015.09

Control Room Attendant

Engineers and Planners Company Limited
2013.11 - 2014.05

Trainee technician

Carbonate Plant, Ghana Manganese Company Limited.
2013.07 - 2013.09

Industrial Attachment

Gyanvic Automobile
2013.06 - 2013.07

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering

Takoradi Polytechnic Institute (T-POLY
2011.09 - 2014.07

Workshop Technician

Engineers and Planners Company Limited
2010.01 - 2013.11

Ark Computer Training School
2007.06 - 2008.05

Security officer

Engineers and Planners Company Limited
2007.04 - 2010.01

Certificate of Higher Education - Metal Works

Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS)
2003.05 - 2006.06
Paul Esukunyan Mensah