Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Custom
Personal Information
Timeline
Volunteer

John Frank Arthur

Norfolk

Summary

A very focused, Respectful and Dedicated Engineering Technician with over eight (8) years working experience in welding and Fabrication, Plant and Heavy Mining Equipment Maintenance. I am equipped with Supervisory and Leadership skills. Have knowledge in Welding and Fabrication, Forklift, Light vehicle and overhead crane Operation. I am prepared to work and learn hard under all conditions to add Profitable and Sustainable Value to my prospective company.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Trainee - Carriage and Wagon

Ghana Railway Company
Sekondi
  • Used Oxy-Acetylene cutting equipment to remove rusted bolts and nuts.
  • Repaired corroded and dented coaches.
  • Conducted inspection and preventive maintenance on rail lines.

Senior Welder/Fabricator

Drill Masters Africa(DMA)
Tarkwa Ghana
05.2021 - 02.2024
  • Ensured breakdowns are prioritised to reduce downtime of drill rigs.
  • Ensured daily inspections/reports on equipment are done and forward to planner for Planned Maintenance preparations.
  • Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Ensured equipment availability targets are achieved.
  • Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.

Charge Hand

GET Welding / Fabrication (Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) Goldfields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa
01.2013 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw assembly of components and pieces to be welded, directing activities from initial set up to finishing.
  • Directed work of labourers and specialist team members to produce quality results and ensured SOPs are followed
  • Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
  • Observed worker activities to assess safety compliance and identify enforcement gaps.
  • Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
  • Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
  • Ensured pre and post shift handovers are carried out effectively.

Artisan III - Engineering Technician Boilermaker

Goldfields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa
10.2008 - 10.2010
  • Marked out hardox500-hardox700 10mm-25mm liners and used Oxy-Acetylene cutting process to cut out pieces
  • Replaced worn out transfer chute liners.
  • Repair damaged head and tail chutes in the crushing plant.
  • Skillfully used angle grinder to cut and smoothen welded pieces.
  • Daily plant inspections and reports are done.
  • Ensured good housekeeping is maintained.

Artisan I / II - Engineering (Boilermaker) HES Rep

Goldfields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa
06.2006 - 08.2008
  • Performed preventative maintenance on secondary crusher screens.
  • Repaired defective hand railings and replaced damaged plant gratings
  • Conducted weekly inspections on safety equipment and report to HES Officer.
  • Cleaned and arranged portable/hand tools to designated places after work.
  • Ensured good house keeping is maintained before, during and after shifts.

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana
06.2018 -

Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma in Engineering - Plant Technology

City and Guilds of London Institute
Ghana
06.2011 - 07.2012

Welding Craft Practice Advanced - School of Engineering

Takoradi Polytechnic
Takoradi, Ghana
06.2003 - 07.2024

Welding Craft Practice (Intermediate) - Welding and Fabrication

Takoradi Technical Institute
Takoradi, Ghana
05.2000 - 07.2002

NVTI Grade 2 Certificate - Motor Vehicle Body Repairs

National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI)
O.I.C - Takoradi, Ghana
06.1997 - 01.1999

Skills

  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Assertiveness
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • People Management
  • Accident and Incident Investigation and Reporting
  • Incident and Accident Management (First Aid)
  • Boilermaker
  • Oxy-acetylene cutting process
  • Manual Metal Arc Welding(stick)

Accomplishments

  • KNUST-IDL, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 2018-Deffered
  • City and Guilds, Technician Diploma in Engineering (Level 3), 2012
  • Takoradi Polytechnic, Welding and Fabrication Advanced, 2005
  • Takoradi Technical Institute (TTI), Welding Intermediate, 2002
  • NVTI, Grade 2, 1999

Custom

  • Kofi Arhin, Plant-Engineer-CIL, Gold Fields Ghana Limited, Post Office Box 26, Tarkwa, Ghana, +233 244428299
  • Godwin Attiawu, Senior Engineer - GET (HME), Gold Fields Ghana Limited, Post Office Box 26, Tarkwa, Ghana, +233 244035860

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 10/05/80
  • Nationality: Ghanaian

Timeline

Senior Welder/Fabricator

Drill Masters Africa(DMA)
05.2021 - 02.2024

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
06.2018 -

Charge Hand

GET Welding / Fabrication (Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) Goldfields Ghana Limited
01.2013 - 08.2018

Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma in Engineering - Plant Technology

City and Guilds of London Institute
06.2011 - 07.2012

Artisan III - Engineering Technician Boilermaker

Goldfields Ghana Limited
10.2008 - 10.2010

Artisan I / II - Engineering (Boilermaker) HES Rep

Goldfields Ghana Limited
06.2006 - 08.2008

Welding Craft Practice Advanced - School of Engineering

Takoradi Polytechnic
06.2003 - 07.2024

Welding Craft Practice (Intermediate) - Welding and Fabrication

Takoradi Technical Institute
05.2000 - 07.2002

NVTI Grade 2 Certificate - Motor Vehicle Body Repairs

National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI)
06.1997 - 01.1999

Trainee - Carriage and Wagon

Ghana Railway Company

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