SAMUEL BOAKYE BOATENG
HGV MECHANIC
Accra,ACCRA, GHANA
Summary
Well-qualified heavy equipment worker versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions. Hardworking Diesel Mechanic versed in troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair. Completes routine repairs, preventive maintenance and specialized rebuilds. Proficient in checklists and working with customers to evaluate vehicle needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy-Duty Lubrication Supervisor
MOTA-ENGIL
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Trimmed around trees, flower beds, and other yard features.
Heavy-Duty Mechanic Supervisor
AMS, Somalia
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs Heavy Trucks, Trailers, Cranes, Back hoes, RTCH, Forklifts, Skid Loaders, Front End Loaders, Low Boy Trailers, Graders, Trenchers, and other similar types of equipment
- Assesses and repairs top handler gear motors; brake and steering accumulators; parking brakes and bogie wheel assemblies; cab tracks and locking bars; top handler; pinion and ring gear
- Provides maintenance and repair services for Non-Tactical Vehicles (NTVs) as assigned
- Performs diagnostic assessment and completes all necessary service work
- Ensures compliance with vehicle maintenance policies, directives, and procedures
- Plans and schedules vehicle, equipment, and allied trades maintenance activities using database systems and local procedures
- Calibrates load monitoring indicators to ensure safe and reliable lifts
- Rebuilds hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, suspensions, springs, bushings, and kingpins
- Repairs and overhauls mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
- Replaces seals and bearings, axel brakes, and crane rigging Provides input and data for processing work orders, invoices, equipment repair records, and activity reports
- Plans and controls work methods, production schedules, operating procedures, and performance standards as per AMS SOP
- Monitors, and establishes maintenance priorities; tire and battery shop operations, and as per mission requirements
- Provides technical guidance to subordinates in diagnosing malfunctions of major assemblies and subassemblies to determine the extent of repair or replacement, or recommends disposition of vehicles and equipment
- Ensures shop equipment is inspected and serviced at required intervals, and that unserviceable tools and equipment are removed from service, and their condition tagged
- Solves complex maintenance problems by interpreting layout drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, and operating characteristics of vehicles and components
- Serves as team leader in major assembly/disassembly and repairs as assigned
- Communicates with customers concerning repair and service needs
- Troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, and tested vehicles; alternate fuel, diesel, and gasoline engines; fuel, exhaust, and electrical systems; clutches; torque converters; transmissions; transfer cases; power takeoffs; drive lines; axles; frames; steering, suspension, dispensing, brake, air, and hydraulic systems; tracks; winches; emission control, heating, and air-conditioning systems, active/passive restraint systems and other mounted or special equipment
- Performs inspections required by the company or government
- Completes necessary paperwork, including work orders, parts requisitions, and inspection reports
- Assists other technicians in advanced trouble shooting training and problem resolution.
- Cleaned, lubricated and performed other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Fitted bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Tested mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly for proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Diagnosed faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment.
- Scheduled maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and kept equipment service records.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Restored and modified equipment using welding and metal fabrication techniques.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans to limit operational disruption.
Maintenance Supervisor/ Truck Mechanic
ARCELORMITTAL MINING COMPANY, LIBERIA
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed and controlled daily operations of Vehicle Maintenance to ensure compliance to high engineering standards, company policies and contractual requirements
- May provide service in workshop, job site or field location
- Safely loads and unloads vehicles for transporting
- Installs specified new or reconditioned parts and/or makes required adjustments and reassembles complete unit
- Serves as team leader in major assembly/disassembly and repairs as assigned
- Communicates with customers concerning repair and service needs
- Follows safe work practices and ensures compliance with all work area safety requirements
- Maintains a clean, safe work area
- Performed activities such as inspections, audits, reports to adequately identify and appropriately address quality control problems/concerns
- Follows safe work practices and ensures compliance with all work area safety requirements
- Maintains a clean, safe work area
- Executed/ organized test drives of vehicles after repairs in a safe manner by applying driving skills and manoeuvring vehicle at varying speeds and in all types of weather and conditions
- Presented OJT as dictated by the Maintenance Manager
- Ensured all workshop documents are processed and captured on the relevant systems in accordance with company policies and standard operating procedures
- Ensured adherence to appropriate administrative systems i.e
- Timely submission of Work Orders (WOs) and other documents to the Maintenance Manager and other stake holders
- Promoted safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety procedures and regulations
- Promoted teamwork and actively participates in quality improvement process
- Maintained clean and orderly workshop/site to promote a safe working environment
Auto Mechanic Trucks
ENGINEERS & PLANNERS LTD
05.2011 - 02.2014
- Assisted mechanics and maintained heavy-duty mobile equipment by routine checking and tune-ups
- Diagnosed and repaired heavy mining equipment such as
- Repaired and maintains a variety of equipment which include: motor vehicles such as internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks, road haulers, front-end wheel loaders, dozers and excavators or tractors; electrical household or commercial appliances such; heavy equipment including cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools
- Standardized the records for maintenance of motorized equipment and vehicles along with service logs
- Regulated the routine maintenance such as changing filters, oil and lubricants, checking the fluid levels, belts, tyres, brakes and clutches
- Disassembles engines and mechanical units to inspect parts and operating defects
- Maintain, repair, overhaul and adjust vehicle brake systems, vehicle cooling systems, vehicle chassis, wheel, suspension and articulated bus suspension systems for Toyotas Isuzu Nissan, trucks, Mitsubishi and other vehicles
- Vehicle Diagnosis and repair for petrol and diesel engines in light and heavy equipment’s according to company specification
- Executes required preventive maintenance procedures
- Conducting maintenance of workshop power and hand tools equipment’s i.e
- Grinding machines, welding machine, vices etc.to provide safe working condition
- Works under general supervision.
- Examined components and general state of vehicle engine to diagnose issues accurately.
- Repaired engine failures and mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replaced parts and components to maintain vehicle functional condition.
- Maintained vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
- Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
- Complied with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of vehicles, trailers and other motorized and educational program equipment.
- Purchased parts and supplies to manage inventorying stock.
- Followed operating instructions, troubleshot breakdowns and maintained supplies to keep shop equipment operating .
- Accomplished maintenance and organization mission by completing related results.
- Offered recommendations for purchase of new vehicles and disposal of old vehicles to help sales team meet goals.
- Contained costs by using warranty and evaluating service and parts options.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Education
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Automotive Mechanics
Sunyani Polytechnic
Ghana Certificate - Automotive Mechanics
SWEDISH-LIBERIA VOCATIONAL TRAINING
International Drivers Licence. Ghana - Safe Driving Skills
DVLA
GHANA Technicians For Africa Certificate - Automotive Technology
GLOBAL DEALER LEARNING
Online University 06.2020
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies
AVETA BUSINESS INSTITUTE
Mumbai, India 04.2020
Skills
- Safety Procedure
- Problem solving, Communication skills
- Repair Diesel heavy equipment
- Computer skills/ Diagnosis
- Fleet Management
- Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical repair
- Sound knowledge of heavy equipment Maintenance
- Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance
- Ability to effectively repairs, modify and engine overhauling
- Behavior Control
- Business Planning
- Team Assignments
- Six Sigma Principles
- Tool Preparation
- Supervising Employees
- Dispatching Workers
- Leadership
- Maintain Records
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Corrective Actions
- Emergency Repair Knowledge
Additional Information
- I am Six Sigma Certified (White & Yellow Belt) MACHINES WORKED ON
- AWARDS AND HONOURS , Employee of the month ArcelorMittal 2014
- Examine, break down and oversee the documentation of mishaps, wounds, and gear harm and suggest counteraction methodologies as the need should arise. Work with mine and handling wanting to plan forthcoming tasks. Help the Specialized Administrations Division with deciding determinations of the gear. Coordinate with the mine and plant divisions on creation objectives and needs. Coordinate with arranging and warehousing to guarantee that every single vital part, instruments, and gear are accessible to proficiently finish work tasks. Communicate with different hardware producers' agents. Screen workspaces on a continuous premise to guarantee a protected and proficient activity. Report Handling: day to day time cards, mishap and injury reports, and disciplinary activity reports. Control uses and lost creation by limiting hardware free time through appropriately executed deterrent support and fixes. Answers inquiries and handles demands concerning wellbeing and security, creation, mechanical/electrical preparation and improvement, and administrative abilities. Works intimately with the Upkeep Organizers to plan hardware fixes and substitution to boost gear use and limit margin time; Creates other office work force to perform obligations recorded previously.
Timeline
Heavy-Duty Lubrication Supervisor
MOTA-ENGIL
02.2022 - 06.2023
Heavy-Duty Mechanic Supervisor
AMS, Somalia
02.2018 - 08.2022
Maintenance Supervisor/ Truck Mechanic
ARCELORMITTAL MINING COMPANY, LIBERIA
01.2014 - 06.2016
Auto Mechanic Trucks
ENGINEERS & PLANNERS LTD
05.2011 - 02.2014
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Automotive Mechanics
Sunyani Polytechnic
Certificate - Automotive Mechanics
SWEDISH-LIBERIA VOCATIONAL TRAINING
International Drivers Licence. Ghana - Safe Driving Skills
DVLA
Technicians For Africa Certificate - Automotive Technology
GLOBAL DEALER LEARNING
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies
AVETA BUSINESS INSTITUTE
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