Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Gilbert Opoku Agyapong

Gilbert Opoku Agyapong

Dammam,Eastern Province

Summary

Methodical Mechanical / Electrical Technician with over 10 years of experience repairing, diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults on caterpillar engines fuel, air cooling systems. Also transmission and Hydraulic system.


Since most of oil and gas companies uses caterpillar engines for production, working on frac pumps, coil tubing and cementing units will be normal to handle due to my responsibility with my current employer, i have visited offshore and on shore oil and gas sites. Currently have varied HUET and H2S cards.


Responsible, dedicated worker with strong knowledge of caterpillar product maintenance and troubleshooting skills. Thorough background using troubleshooting tools and techniques efficiently to minimise turnaround time and maximise client satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Electrical / mechanical technician

Zahid Tractor and Heavy Machinery
Dammam
02.2014 - Current

• Responsible for field service and workshop activities, such as:-

• Capable of handling both electrical and mechanical concerns and prepare effective formal technical service report.

• Troubleshooting and repairing of CAT equipments, Generators, engines (all models C- series, 3400 and 3500 series) as well as G3500 series and Dual Gas Bleeding (DGB) systems, hydraulic systems and transmission with OEM drawings and troubleshooting guides in electrical and mechanical concerns on field.

• Lead a team of technicians to perform daily activities.

• Capable of using Cat ET to diagnose faults and repairs

• Update and reprogrammed Cat ECM’s.

• Assembly and Disassembly Hydraulics components.

• Perform applied failure analysis on premature component failures.

  • Maintained compliance with health and safety guidelines, prioritising safe working environment.
  • Applied fault-finding skills to identify and resolve both electrical and mechanical issues promptly.
  • Tested both electrical and mechanical individual components and functions of equipment to detect root cause of issues.
  • Restored equipment to operational condition by removing and replacing or repairing components after carefully accessing and eliminating the root course.
  • Monitored field safety standards and kept procedures in line with optimal approaches for mechanical inspection, maintenance and repair.
  • Facilitated training sessions for junior technicians, transferring technical knowledge and improving team competency.

Underground mining maintenance technician

Anglogold Ashanti Limited
Obuasi
04.2010 - 01.2014
  • Applied best practices to comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Handled requests for emergency repairs quickly and efficiently.
  • Put in replacement parts and components as well as entire systems.
  • Examined parts closely to detect breakages and excessive wear due to misuse or equipment failures.
  • Mentored junior maintenance professionals to provide instruction on correct repair procedures.
  • Checked equipment conformance with industry safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
  • Examined machinery and mechanical equipment to evaluate performance and identify problems.
  • Visited field locations to conduct emergency repairs and restore mechanical function.
  • Monitored external contractor repair work to determine value for money, compliance and quality of work.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Electrical engineering Technician Part I & II

Kumasi Polytechnic
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2005 - 11.2007

Diploma - City and Guilds of London Electrical Diploma

Anlogold Ashanti Training School
Obuasi, Ghana
01.2010 - 01.2011

Diploma - Electrical Installation Works.

Catholic Technical Institute
Sunyani, Ghana
06.2001 - 07.2004

Skills

  • Caterpillar engines diagnosis and troubleshooting in offshore and onshore rigs(oil and gas fields), marine engines
  • With Caterpillar electronic technician, diagnose, read and interpret data as well as program electronic control modules (ECM)
  • Transmission troubleshooting
  • Engines electrical troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic systems troubleshooting
  • Breakdown support
  • Component replacement and repairs
  • Engineering drawing interpretation
  • Health and Safety Compliant
  • Symptom analysis
  • Technical troubleshooting and technical reporting
  • Troubleshoot engine cooling system
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Customer Service
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Remove and installed caterpillar engine injectors and perform valve lash (engine tuning) in all models

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Football

Accomplishments

In 2023 i was award monthly best field service technician for January, March and July.

Also achieved best Field Service technician in 2023.

Exceed target in yearly company manager Appraisal.







Certification

Apart from my academic, i have received trainings within Saudi Arabia

lead by caterpillar expect trainers and also out the kingdom. For my 3500 engine master mechanics, G3500 series troubleshooting and many on job trainings as well.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Electrical / mechanical technician

Zahid Tractor and Heavy Machinery
02.2014 - Current

Underground mining maintenance technician

Anglogold Ashanti Limited
04.2010 - 01.2014

Diploma - City and Guilds of London Electrical Diploma

Anlogold Ashanti Training School
01.2010 - 01.2011

Higher National Diploma - Electrical engineering Technician Part I & II

Kumasi Polytechnic
09.2005 - 11.2007

Diploma - Electrical Installation Works.

Catholic Technical Institute
06.2001 - 07.2004
Gilbert Opoku Agyapong