BERNARD AFFUM
Accra,BERKSHIRE
Summary
Accomplished mechanical engineer with extensive expertise in troubleshooting and maintenance of complex systems, including gas turbines, diesel engines, and electrical generators. Demonstrates proficiency in field service operations, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis to ensure optimal plant operation and equipment reliability. Skilled in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with a strong focus on applied science and mechanical maintenance. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through routine inspections, testing, and emergency response management. Career goal: to leverage technical skills in a challenging role that drives innovation in energy solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Conveyor Belt Engineer
CCBS
Thatcham, West Berkshire
03.2025 - Current
- Installed and replaced conveyor belts in industrial environment.
- carried out belt tracking, tensioning and alignment.
- performed mechanical and vulcanised splicing
- replaced rollers, pulleys, bearings and idlers.
- followed RAMS, PPE and site safety procedures.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
CERAMEX
READING, Berkshire
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Carry out regular checks of the complete site, equipment & manufacturing machinery.
- Provide reactive and planned maintenance on all industrial machines (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic & electrical systems)
- Support all installations and projects on the fabric of the building.
- Advice on improvements
- Monitor, order & control stock
- Ensure that ALL SOPʼs meet health and safety requirements
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
ENGLISH PROVENDER COMPANY
Newbury
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Disassemble, clean, inspect and repair progressive cavity pump as per manufacturers specification
- Strip down, check dimensions, replace seals, and rebuild positive displacement pumps.
- Accurately measure range of test components with micrometers, verniers and Dial Test Indicators and record results.
- Disassemble, clean, inspect and repair hydraulic gear pump as per manufacturers specification.
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large equipment's.
- Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various equipment models.
FIELD TECHNICIAN ENGINEER
KarPowership
11.2015 - 11.2023
- Operation and maintenance work Heat Recovery Steam Generator & turbine operation, both hot and cold startup.
- Maintenance work on Diesel engine and other marine equipment.
- Operation and maintenance work on freshwater 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.
- Perform routine troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures of equipment.
- Inspect and report all malfunctions on site to shi leader.
- Place standby emergency electrical generators online in emergencies and monitor temperature, output, and lubrication of system.
- Control and maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, generator fans, air compressors and filter.
- Testing systems for efficiency and output.
Education
Mechanical Engeering (HND) - Plant
Accra Technical University
Accra, Ghana 06/2011 - 06/2024
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Accra Technical University
Accra, Ghana 12.2023 - 5 2024
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Actuators
- Applied Science
- Gas turbine
- Air compressors
- Diesel engine
- Electrical generators
- FIELD SERVICE
- Heat Recovery Steam Generator
- Hydraulic
- Lubrication
- Maintenance
- Repairs
- Mechanical engineering
- MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
- Emergency
- Emergencies
- Micrometers
- Routine maintenance
- Plant operation
- Preventive maintenance
- Pumps
- Pump
- Root cause analysis
- Equipment inspection
- Testing
- Turbine
- Water treatment plant
- PNEUMATIC
Languages
English
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
Timeline
Conveyor Belt Engineer
CCBS
03.2025 - Current
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
CERAMEX
06.2024 - 03.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Accra Technical University
12.2023 - 5 2024
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
ENGLISH PROVENDER COMPANY
12.2023 - 05.2024
FIELD TECHNICIAN ENGINEER
KarPowership
11.2015 - 11.2023
Mechanical Engeering (HND) - Plant
Accra Technical University
06/2011 - 06/2024