Gilbert Acquah
Mechanical Technician at Tema Oil Terminal Plc (TOT)- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Manual Handling
MODEC, Inc.Aug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Permit to work
MODEC, Inc.Aug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Confined Space and rescue
BEST Safety Training & ConsultingSep, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
FOET with CA-EBS(Futher offshore emergency training with CA-EBS)
OPITOSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
IMIST
OPITOSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Elementary first aid
Regional Maritime UniversityMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
ISPS Awareness
Regional Maritime UniversityMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Marine Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention
Regional Maritime UniversityMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities(PSSR)
Regional Maritime UniversityMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Survival Technic(PST)
Regional Maritime UniversityMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Scafold fitter
ApaveFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Manual Handling
MODEC, Inc.Aug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
BOSIET
OPITOOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Confined Space Entry and Rescue
Aqua TerraSep, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Tema Oil Terminal PLC (TOT)
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Ghana
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Technician
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Jun 2022 - Present
•Conducted vibration analysis with fluke’s vibration analyzer for all pumps, motors and other equipments to help protect the integrity and lifespan of asset. •Assisted in Conducting pump to motor alignment to all centrifugal pumps and their motors to prevent damage to the equipment in future terms. •Performed plan preventive, unplanned breakdown maintenance. •Refurbishment and repairs activities to deliver quality on site. •Perform all preventive maintenance and record all in their respective equipment history book. •Test, repairs and troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical equipment. •Undertake preventive programs for equipment as per schedule and requirement. •Attend to equipment preparation requirements such as permit to work-PTW, draining, cooling,etc •maintenance planning to avoid unforeseen mechanical occurrences Show less
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Nikham Energy
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South Africa
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coral Sul FLNG-(Mozambique)- Night shift Lead Mechanical fitter For Hook up.
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Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
• As a team lead ensured all documentation and PTW permit to work system are in place and signed by the required authorities before commencing task. •Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications. • Supervised in conducting mechanical isolations in a safe and well organized manner as stated in the job procedure. • Interpretation of engineering drawings and P&IDs in relation to maintenance work. • corrosion control • Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for Coral Sul FLNG Hook up project. • Worked on pumps and compressors as required by manufacturers specifications whenever there is a mechanical breakdown. • Assisting with Offshore Technical Integrity checks to ensure the longevity of the equipment. • As a Lead Mechanical fitter, I assisted my line supervisor in a well organized team management. Show less
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Subsea7
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Technician
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Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
• Ensuring the Subsea 7 operating procedures are adhered to in the day to day work execution and carrying out general operations team duties as required. • Help with permit to work - PTW system and documentation relating to equipment, Task Risk Assessments; Operating Procedures; Maintenance Task Lists; Work Instructions; Technical Specifications; Photographs, TM Master, vessel specific maintenance system. • Ensuring the Subsea 7 operating procedures are adhered to in the day to day work execution and carrying out general operations team duties as required. • Worked on pumps and compressors during equipment breakdowns. • Accessed and ensure inventories are kept up to date. Ensures that all Vertical pipe laying System (VLS) equipment is checked in accordance with relevant check lists. • Carried out a well planned maintenance as instructed on the system and completes technical records and logs, including any authorized modifications and special fits. Show less
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Zeal
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Ghana Takoradi
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Mechanical Fitter /Confined space entrant supervisior
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2022
As a Mechanical fitter, I ensured all preventive maintenance, breakdowns for all heavy duty equipment were diagnosed and well maintained in accordance to the specification the manufacturer, fittings, threads, valves and engineering drawings were part of my scope at “Zeal”. Key responsibilities manufacturer, fittings, threads, valves and engineering drawings were part of my scope at “Zeal”. • Carry out mechanical maintenance, on pneumatic and hydraulic pipe lines installation such as hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, threads, flanges and valves to their required specifications on the engineering drawings. • Ascertain changes in dimensional requisite of parts by examining used parts and utilising micrometers, rules, vernier callipers and other measuring tools correct errors to enhance accuracy. • Check the functionality of mechanical equipment while in operation and listen for complications using accurate testing and measuring instruments like the vibration analysers. • Performed Root Cause Analysis of failures on mechanical equipment during troubleshooting. • Good knowledge in Interpreting mechanical drawings specifications to aid in materials selection, process to be used and machine settings to complete the task effective and efficiently. Achievement As a Mechanical fitter I was able to help train one female mechanic intern to weld and also use the angle grinder effectively which she was later employed by the company and she became the first female fitter in our team. Show less
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SEAWELD ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Fitter
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Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
Overview of role I was General mechanical fitting maintenance work. Key responsibilities • Assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems. • Measuring and marking out materials for fabrication. • Keeping records of operations, safety and maintenance procedures. • Cutting, grinding and shaping metal and other materials. • Interpreting diagrams, drawings, specifications and plans to determine suitable material and sequence of operations. Show less
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Prestea Sankofa Gold ghana Limited
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Prestea-Huni Valley, Western, Ghana
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Mechanical Fitter Intern
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
• Carry out mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic installation, maintenance, and repair in a sale and prudent manner • Maintain and repair mechanical systems and equipment. (Prime motors, air and water system, lubrications and fuel systems). • Troubleshoot and repair faulty mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and tools • Assist in maintaining marine equipment i.e. cranes, air compressors, diaphragm pumps and valves, auxiliary equipment. • Carry out periodic maintenance according to the Rig Maintenance Systems (RMS) guidelines and co-ordinate that maintenance supervisor and other department heads • Experience with lathe, drill press grinding and surfacing equipment. • Assist in ensuring that all third-party equipment is fit for purpose, certified, correctly installed and maintained while on the rig. • Grinding and given finish touches to welded parts/joints. • Sand blasting. Show less
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SEAWELD ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Fitter
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Nov 2012 - Jan 2016
•Certified Scaffold fitter •Shut maintenance work on plant and equipment when necessary. •Use of a wide variety of associated shop equipment and tooling. •Fabrication works •Welder (2g,3g,4g,etc) •Performs layout and fabrication work where certified welding is not necessary. •Maintains a clean and orderly working area. •Assists plant operating personnel as necessary. Carry out daily routine inspection of the Plants, looking for defects and make a report to the Lead Mechanic for necessary action to be taken. •Generate maintenance work orders and obtain permission from the Shift Charge Engineer to carry out maintenance and repairs on Plant and equipment to ensure uninterrupted functioning of Plant and equipment. •Carry out planned preventive, running, predictive and breakdown maintenance so as to ensure efficient, effective, safe and uninterrupted functioning of the Thermal Plant and other equipment as well as safeguard the life span of the Plant. Show less
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Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
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Ghana
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Maritime Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical engineering and weldering Intern
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
Sailing and berthing of ship. •Maintenance of floating crafts. • Hauling of crafts onto cradle. • Servicing and repairs of vessel, compressors and cranes. • Welding and fabrication works. • Greasing and lubrication of moveable parts. • Lathe turning. • Grinding of fabricated parts. • Sand blasting Sailing and berthing of ship. •Maintenance of floating crafts. • Hauling of crafts onto cradle. • Servicing and repairs of vessel, compressors and cranes. • Welding and fabrication works. • Greasing and lubrication of moveable parts. • Lathe turning. • Grinding of fabricated parts. • Sand blasting
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Takoradi Technical University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering -
2014 - 2017
Takoradi Technical University
HND in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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