Rodney Afranie
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Dynamic and innovative professional with excellent technical and practical skills, complemented by a strong knowledge of motor technology. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail, ensuring high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision. A dedicated team player who excels in communication and collaboration, committed to achieving set goals while continuously adapting to new situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC
TRUCK TECH AUSTRALIA PROPERTY LTD
Victoria
2024.05 - 2026.04
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing heavy vehicles and machinery to highest standards
- Performing preventative maintenance checks and services on heavy vehicles
- Maintaining detailed records of all work undertaken
- Collaborating with the team to ensure efficient running of workshop
- Adhering to all health, safety and environmental regulations
Senior Technician
SCANIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Victoria, Australia
2023.09 - 2024.01
- Use and apply knowledge and skills appropriately
- Carry out work allocated in a safe manner within the specified timeframes.
- Perform mechanical diagnosis, repairs and service of vehicles and equipment.
- Participate in the Scania Assistance Breakdown Roster as required, which includes attending to vehicles at the roadside or on customer's premises in accordance with the Scania Australia Roadside Breakdown Guidelines.
- Promote and work within the Scania Dealer Operating Standards (DOS)
- Operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships.
- Assist in cultivating a strong team environment within the department.
- Foster and promote safe work environment while maintaining safe work practices at all times.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
SCANIA WEST AFRICA
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
2021.03 - 2023.07
- Training, teaching and assisting local technicians in the west Africa region on servicing, maintenance and repair of Scania and VW BRT Trucks and busses including CNG busses.
- Key responsibilities
- Supervision and provision of technical support
- Performing complex diagnosis with Software (SDP3 and Multi) and hardware
- Performing repairs, maintenance and campaigns
- Achievements
- Successful wheel alignment repair for 400 Scania busses (in Ivory Coast)
- Successfully supervised and assisted in the completion of 450 PDI on Scania PDE and CNG busses
Heavy Diesel Technician
SCANIA WEST AFRICA (ACCRA – GHANA)
Accra, Ghana
2018.09 - 2023.08
- Perform high quality-maintenance and repairs on all Scania and VW products.
- Inspect various parts of trucks/buses, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively.
- Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment.
- Replace parts, valves, bearings and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems.
- Achievements
- Successfully did campaign or rebuild for 20 Scania gearboxes on Synchromesh and main shaft gears (in the republic of Guinea)
- Successfully did repair and rebuild of Scania injectors on 70 Scania trucks (in Nigeria)
- Successful installation of 35 hyva hydraulic wet kit on Scania trucks (in the republic of Guinea)
APPRENTICE / INTERNSHIP TECHNICIAN
WEST AFRICAN TRANSPORT ACADEMY (WATA)
Accra, Ghana
2017.10 - 2018.09
- Performing diagnosis, troubleshooting and maintenance of trucks and busses under supervision, also learning from and assisting senior technicians.
- Assisting senior technicians
- Performing vehicle maintenance under supervision
- Performing vehicle diagnosis under supervision
- Achievements
- Successful complete overhauling of 3 (three) 6 cylinder engines under supervision
- Successfully completing pre-delivery inspection check for 20 (twenty) BRT Busses under supervision
Education
Foundation Certificate, Automobile Electrical Certificate, Diploma Certificate -
Government Technical Training Centre
Accra08.2018
Automobile Engineering Certificate II, National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX) Certificate -
Ghana College SHS/Technical Institute
05.2020
Skills
- Excellent technical skills
- Excellent knowledge of motor technology
- Team player
- Hardworking towards achievements of set goals
- Willingness to share, learn and adapt to new situations
- Innovative
- Ability to follow instructions
- Excellent practical skills
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to work with no or less supervision
- Reasonable level of fitness
- Ability to pay close attention to details
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
Timeline
HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC
TRUCK TECH AUSTRALIA PROPERTY LTD
2024.05 - 2026.04
Senior Technician
SCANIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
2023.09 - 2024.01
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
SCANIA WEST AFRICA
2021.03 - 2023.07
Heavy Diesel Technician
SCANIA WEST AFRICA (ACCRA – GHANA)
2018.09 - 2023.08
APPRENTICE / INTERNSHIP TECHNICIAN
WEST AFRICAN TRANSPORT ACADEMY (WATA)
2017.10 - 2018.09
Foundation Certificate, Automobile Electrical Certificate, Diploma Certificate -
Government Technical Training Centre
Automobile Engineering Certificate II, National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX) Certificate -
Ghana College SHS/Technical Institute