James Kofi Gbadago
Turaif,Northern Border Region
Summary
A man with a mission to translate vision into reality and operate together to erase the spirit of pessimism and truancy.
Experienced technician with extensive background in rebuilding components such as diesel engine, transmission, torque converter, and differential. Nine years of expertise in repairing and maintenance on heavy-duty equipment such as mining and construction machinery.
Well qualified heavy diesel fitter versed in locating fault, removing worn-out parts, and installing new parts. Team oriented, responsible, and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating a wide range of hand and power tools, gauges, and equipment to complete job tasks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CAT MECHANIC (REBUILDER)
Khairat Al Ardh Contracting Company
10.2022 - Current
- Rebuilding of Transmission.
- Overhauling of Engines.
- Rebuilding of Differential and Final drive.
- Diagnose faults and developed solutions plans.
- Evaluate individual components to identify issues.
- Replace damage, missing, and defective parts with new or refurbished parts.
- Keep equipment in good working order by following safe operating procedure (SOP), safe work instructions (SWI) and troubleshooting breakdowns.
- Complete full machine inspections to check for leaks, damage and other issues of concern.
- Maintain repair logs sheet to document all corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Work Permit Receiver (WPR).
CAT MECHANIC [Components Rebuilder
PW Mining Ghana Limited
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Assist with installation, calibration and testing of mechanical systems.
- Overhauling of CAT Engines.
- Rebuilding of Transmission.
- Rebuilding of Torque converter.
- Overhauling of Differential and Final drives
- Rebuilding of hydraulic pumps using service information systems (SIS) and manufacturer manual procedures
- Use of hand and power tools and gauges to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components on various machines and components.
- Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Strong communication, safety conscious, team oriented.
Heavy Duty Mechanic
K.Boateng Engineering Works
11.2010 - 02.2018
- General forklift maintenance and repair, inspect customers machine for tear, wear and damages
- Maintained knowledge of updated change in various equipment models
- Hydraulic system efficiency
- Operating of machine, fault finding, strong communication, overhauling of diesel engines
- Followed safety precautions startup and shutdown procedures.
Education
Certificate - Technicians For The World
Caterpillar Inc
03.2024
Diploma - Marine Diesel Engines
Alison Institute
04.2023
Proficiency (1&2) - Heavy Duty Mechanic
National Vocational Training Institute of Ghana
Accra Ghana 03.2022
Skills
- Skills Fault Finding, Team oriented, Trade Skills
- Mobile Plant, Heavy Equipment, Mechanical
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Powertrain Repair
- Fuel System Diagnostics
- Schematic Reading
- Component Rebuilding
- Basic knowledge General Industry Safety and Health
- Ability to solve problem in a logical way
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
CAT MECHANIC (REBUILDER)
Khairat Al Ardh Contracting Company
10.2022 - Current
CAT MECHANIC [Components Rebuilder
PW Mining Ghana Limited
02.2018 - 10.2022
Heavy Duty Mechanic
K.Boateng Engineering Works
11.2010 - 02.2018
Certificate - Technicians For The World
Caterpillar Inc
Diploma - Marine Diesel Engines
Alison Institute
Proficiency (1&2) - Heavy Duty Mechanic
National Vocational Training Institute of Ghana
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