Francis Eshun

Plant Mechanic / Maintenance Technician
Tarkwa, GH

About

•Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes and basic quality control •Experience on machine application, maintenance engineering, reliability engineering and condition monitoring of machines •Experience in preventative maintenance technologies including thermography, meter based maintenance, tribology and vibration analysis •Good English reading skill and understand relevant test standard •Gains working knowledge and familiarity with basic preventative maintenance work according to standard operating procedures ensuring all instructions are followed and that each step is fully executed •Learns and begins to develop personal knowledge of proper basic troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control system problems •Time management, organisational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals •Ability to follow detailed instructions to complete routine procedures and operate standard equipment •Ability, willingness and desire to learn maintenance and machine maintenance and troubleshooting •Experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office programs and AutoCAD •Basic verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with immediate management •Mechanical knowledge of troubleshooting, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs

Work Experience

Mechanic (Potential Tradesman)

AVENG MOOLMANS MINING GHANA
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Tarkwa, Ghana

Maintained light and heavy vehicles and equipment, performed troubleshooting and repairs on rotating equipment including pumps, engines, and various machines.

Plant Mechanic (Shutdown)

J.I.S. ENGINEERING SERVICES – ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI IDUAPRIEM LTD
Feb 2017 - Present
Tarkwa, Ghana

Performs maintenance on crushing and carbon in leach plant equipment, including preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and component replacement.

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY
2008 - 2012

Comprehensive mechanical engineering program covering electronics, fluid mechanics, machine design, mine machinery, thermodynamics, and workshop technology.

Shell Lubricants Training Course

SHELL
2013 - 2013

Introduction to lubricants and lubrication covering composition, properties, greases, engine oils, and condition monitoring.

Safety Management Course

Not specified
2013 - 2013

Comprehensive safety management training covering health and safety techniques, risk assessment, accident prevention, and occupational safety roles.

Caterpillar Technicians Training

CATERPILLAR TECHNICIANS FOR AFRICA
2018 - 2018

Foundational courses Level 1 and 2, plus Caterpillar Introduction training program.

Languages

English - Fluent
Arabic - Beginner
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