BERNARD AFFUM
MECHANIC
READING,Berkshire
Summary
Capable individual with installation and repair knowledge. Takes ownership to thoroughly complete tasks and reach targets. Offers mechanical mindset and root cause analysis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician Engineer
KarPowership Ghana
Takoradi, western region
11.2015 - 11.2023
- MW Combine Cycle power plant), HRSG & turbine operation, both hot and cold startup
- Maintenance work on Wartsila Diesel engine
- Operation and maintenance works on fresh water generator
- Perform permit to work systems such as Lock out / tag out equipment
- Maintenance work on pump, conveyor and hydraulic machines
- Boiler operations and maintenance
- Repair and perform preventive maintenance as per established standards
- Perform routine troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures of equipment
- Inspect and report all malfunctions on the site to shift leader
- Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system
- Control and maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, generator fans, air compressors and filter.
Field service technician
Volta River Authority
Tema
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Working as part of a team in charge of operation and maintenance of gas turbine (GE Frame 9E) and its associated auxiliaries
- Execution of preventive maintenance works on Balance of Plant such as: DFO forwarding pump, air compressors, diesel and electric fire pump and fuel & water treatment plant
- Inspection works on the combustion liners, transition pieces, cross fire tubes and flame detectors during combustion Inspection
- Monitor the transfer, treatment, forwarding of fuel and operate water treatment plant to provide adequate demineralize water for plant operation
- Repairs works on damaged pneumatic actuators and air starter motor
- Routine inspections on the gas turbine-generator compartments
- Preparation of weekly & monthly reports.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (PLANT)
Accra Technical University
Ghana 06.2011 - 07.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering
Accra Technical University
GHANA 06.2008 - 07.2009
Skills
- Pumps
- Parts oiling and greasing
- Preventive maintenance
- Inspection skills
- Generator repair
- Repairs knowledge
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Troubleshooting
Certification
MET Certificate part II
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Field Technician Engineer
KarPowership Ghana
11.2015 - 11.2023
Field service technician
Volta River Authority
08.2014 - 09.2015
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (PLANT)
Accra Technical University
06.2011 - 07.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering
Accra Technical University
06.2008 - 07.2009
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