Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Projects And Achievements
Professional Groups
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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RICHARD BOAKYE

Obuasi

Summary

Dynamic mechanical engineer with a proven track record in project management, operational efficiency enhancement, and infrastructure development. Proficient in Mechanical equipment installation and maintenance, risk assessment, and QA/QC, with expertise in NDT and machinery Reliability. Skilled in maintaining HSE standards, equipment inspection, and fuel quality management. Strong communicator with adept documentation skills. Eager to leverage experience to drive innovation and contribute to the success of future projects.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Mechanical Engineer

GASO Petroleum, AngloGold Ashanti
03.2023 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive Site Risk Assessments, ensuring safety and risk mitigation throughout task execution
  • Monitored team's environmental responsibilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental protection
  • Championed the maintenance of mines site mechanical equipment
  • Led installation of pipelines, valves and pumps onsite, improving operational efficiency and infrastructure
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures, including condition monitoring and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) such as Visual Testing (VT), as well as Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) activities, to uphold stringent quality standards and regulatory compliance at the site and also provide end user support to the AngloGold Ashanti team.

Site Supervisor

ZEN Petroleum, AngloGold Ashanti
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Maintained high-level HSE standards in line with AngloGold Ashanti requirements
  • Enforced environmental work procedures and investigated all site environmental incidents
  • Monitored and reported on the general physical condition of site assets
  • Ensured daily inspection and maintenance of rotating equipment and piping systems
  • Managed Mine Site Fuel Operations, conducted Site Risk Assessments, and oversaw fuel quality management according to ISO standards
  • Ensured daily operational readiness and maintenance of all sites, maintaining their availability for smooth operations
  • Represented ZEN in customer stakeholder meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and adherence to company standards of work.

Field Condition Monitoring/Service Engineer

JUAL GROUP(KSB)
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Conducted inspections, installations, repairs, and troubleshooting of mining pumps and piping systems
  • Demonstrated specialized skills in engineering equipment installations, repairs, and inspections in diverse mining environments
  • Actively engaged in reliability improvement programs and Root Cause Failure Analysis for rotating and Plant equipment
  • Designed and interpreted Technical/P&ID's drawings for site piping systems, facilitating installation for clients and OEMs
  • Maintained and managed various types of pumps, including single stage, multistage, and submersible pumps, across surface, underground operations and provide end user support to various mining companies such as Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti etc
  • Carried out Maintenance Planning and Scheduling activities to eleminate Plant Equipment's downtime.

Mechanical Technician

Jual Group (KSB)
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Maintained, installed, and troubleshooted pumps, valves, and piping systems
  • Designed piping system P&IDs using Microsoft Visio and conducted disassembly and assembly of various pump types in workshop settings
  • Aligned pumps manually and with laser fixture machines, ensuring precision in installation
  • Monitored the physical condition of pumps and piping system equipment, adhering to total quality management principles for zero-defect objectives and safety.

Education

BSc. Mechanical Engineering -

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAAF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE)

Technical (WASSCE) -

GHANA SECONDARY TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Project Management Professional -

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (CCBI)
01.2022

Skills

  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Project management
  • Operational efficiency improvement
  • Coordination and scheduling
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Site Risk assessment
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Reliability and Condition Monitoring
  • Good documentation skills
  • Oil Analysis
  • Material Control and inventory
  • Fleet Management
  • Driver's License CE
  • Maintenance Strategies
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Material Selection
  • Failure Mode Analysis
  • SolidWorks experience
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Manufacturing process controls
  • Risk Management
  • Continuing education
  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Technical Documentation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • SAP
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Energy management
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic design
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Vibration analysis
  • Laser Alignment
  • Test procedures
  • Equipment Installation
  • Vendor coordination
  • Performance Testing
  • Mechanical design expertise
  • Engineering Drawings Interpretation
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Piping sysems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Staff Management
  • Scheduling
  • Data Analysis
  • Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Technical direction and product strategies
  • Control systems

Certification

  • Machinery Lubricant Analyst (ICML MLA II) ISO 18436-4, 2023
  • Non-Destructive Testing Level II , VT, UT, RT, MPT, LPT - Udemy. 2024
  • ACOEM Advance Laser Alignment Training Certification - Nov, 2022
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - June, 2022
  • First Aid Certification, AngloGold Ashanti - 2023
  • Alison Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - (April, 2019)
  • Industrial Fire Protection and Fighting- (July, 2021)
  • Worldskills Asia Mechanical Engineering CAD - 2020
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER for General Site Worker - (June, 2020)
  • OSHA Certificate in Safety Supervision and Leadership - (April, 2020)
  • OSHA Electrical Safety for Technicians and Supervisors - (June, 2020)
  • Open University Assessing Risk in Engineering, Work and Life - (April, 2019)
  • Safety Officer Certificate of Competency - Ghana Minerals Commission

Languages

English (Proficient)
French (Basics)

Projects And Achievements

  • Supervised the installation and commissioning of pipelines, pumps, valves, and tanks at AngloGold Ashanti - Obuasi fuel site.
  • Supervised the calibration of all fuel tanks at AngloGold Ashanti - Obuasi.
  • Led my team to win the 2023 Q4 Housekeeping Competition at AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mines.
  • Led my team to become the overall best safety contractor at AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mines in 2021.
  • Installed various pumps, valves, and piping systems for the Ghana Water project in Akatsi - Volta Region in June 2019.
  • Installed Obuasi Ghana water booster station pumps in November 2018.
  • Conducted pump inspections and laser alignment at Newmont Mines water treatment plant at Subika-Underground, Ahafo, in February 2019.
  • Overhauled and maintained Gold Fields Submersible and Omega 250-670 Pumps in May 2019.

Professional Groups

Safety Officers Certificate of Competency MAY, 2024 GHANA MINERALS COMMISSION

Ghana Institution of Engineers, 

Personal Information

Title: Mechanical Engineer

References

  • Jefferson Nyansu, Condition Monitoring Engineer at Total Energies, +233249112559
  • Zulkar Hussain, BDM (Business Development Manager) at Jual Group Ghana Limited, +233244833963
  • Kennedy Aboagye, Site Manager at ZEN Petroleum, +233547472605

Timeline

Site Mechanical Engineer

GASO Petroleum, AngloGold Ashanti
03.2023 - Current

Site Supervisor

ZEN Petroleum, AngloGold Ashanti
05.2021 - 02.2023

Field Condition Monitoring/Service Engineer

JUAL GROUP(KSB)
09.2019 - 05.2021

Mechanical Technician

Jual Group (KSB)
08.2018 - 08.2019

BSc. Mechanical Engineering -

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAAF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE)

Technical (WASSCE) -

GHANA SECONDARY TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Project Management Professional -

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (CCBI)

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