Francis Fritz Plange Eshun, Mechanical Engineer

Francis Fritz Plange Eshun

Mechanical Engineer

SILTOP PLUMBING AND SEWERAGE SERVICES LTD

Location
Ghana
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
9 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 2 Months

Mechanical Engineer at SILTOP PLUMBING AND SEWERAGE SERVICES LTD
  • Ghana - Kumasi
  • My current job since December 2019

Manages quality activities on the Kumasi Airport Project,
communicating with engineering, procurement, construction,
administrative services, testing, operations, commissioning, and
other project personnel to ensure management goals and objectives
are met
* Reviews the works produced by the design engineers and maintains
necessary coordination with other discipline engineers for smooth
flow of projects
* Prepares method statement, risk assessment, and checklists for
installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning
* Prepares project specifications and technical datasheets
* Checks the dimensions of the incoming material to ensure that the
material’s dimensions are within the permissible limits
* Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to
ensure product and systems conform to engineering design and
project specifications
* Responsible for hiring competent employees and contractors for the
project installation
* Directs and guides teams of installations technicians
* Monitors staff performance and provides training for staff
* Develops safe job plans for field work
* Counsels employees to improve or correct performance issues and
deficiencies
* Creates project timelines using Microsoft Project software. Provides
project spending estimates
* Ensures equipment is erected, pre-commissioned, tested and
commissioned in accordance with agreed contracts
* Evaluates final results of mechanical design and test to ensure
accomplishment of technical objectives
* Up-keep and maintenance of various machines used at the site
* Resolve with the suppliers, clients if there are any non-conformities
noticed while discharging the above duties
* Preparation of monthly and other reports in conjunction with the rest
of the site monitoring team
* Coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain
optimum utilization of machines and equipment
* Ensures efficient and economical utilization of material and
equipment, improvement of methods, and limitation of waste
practices within functional areas of responsibility

Mechanical Engineer (Manager) at Contracta Construction UK Ltd
  • Ghana - Kumasi
  • My current job since December 2019

Prepared shop drawings, as built drawings, project materials, and
ensured proper installation and commissioning of automatic fire
sprinkler system, hose reels, extinguishers, and hydrants
* Ensured proper installation, termination, testing, and commissioning
of fire pump station
* Ensured proper installation, testing, and commissioning of 215 cubic
meters insulated Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) tank for potable
water storage
* Ensured proper installation, testing, and commissioning of 360 cubic
meters GRP tank for fire water storage
* Ensured proper installation, testing, and commissioning of total 355
Liters of HFC-227ea Gas Fire Suppression and Fire Detection System
at the Airport's Terminal Building Substation - Electrical Room
* Ensured proper installation, testing, and commissioning of 61 Liters
of HFC-227ea Gas Fire Suppression and Fire Detection System at the
Airport's Terminal Building IT Server Room
* Ensured proper installation, testing, and commissioning of 153 Liters
of HFC-227ea Gas Fire Suppression and Fire Detection System at the
Airport's Utility Building IT Server Room
* Responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of fire
hose reels, extinguishers, and hydrants at the airports Air Traffic
Control and Emergency Services Building (ATC/ESB).
* Responsible for the proper installation, testing, and commissioning
of 61 Liters of HFC-227ea Gas Fire Suppression and Fire Detection
System at the ATC/ESB Electrical Room
* Responsible for the proper installation, testing, and commissioning
of 27 Liters of HFC-227ea Gas Fire Suppression and Fire Detection
System at the ATC/ESB CNS Room
* Responsible for the proper installation, testing, and commissioning
of 44 Liters of HFC-227ea Gas Fire Suppression and Fire Detection
System at the ATC/ESB Communication Equipment Room
* Responsible for the proper installation, testing, and commissioning
of 8 Liters of HFC-227ea Gas Fire Suppression and Fire Detection
System at the ATC/ESB IT Room
* Responsible for the proper installation, testing, and commissioning
of total 214 Liters of HFC-227ea Gas Fire Suppression and Fire
Detection System at the ATC/ESB Visual Control Room
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Plant Maintenance Mechanic at J.I.S. Engineering Services
  • Ghana - Tarkwa
  • February 2017 to December 2019

Ensured and adhered to safe work practices and procedures
including, but not limited to lockout/tag out and confined space rules
and regulations
* Maximized performance of stationary equipment by performing
repairs and ensuring preventive maintenance is completed on a
timely basis
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* Performed repair and maintenance involving disassembly, overhaul,
assembly, and adjustments of crushing and screening or mobile
equipment components
* Performed fabrication, erection of processing equipment and repair
to processing equipment and mobile equipment
* Performed other miscellaneous mechanical and maintenance duties
as assigned
* Performed pipefitting; install and repair air, water, and hydraulic
piping systems

Maintenance Mechanic at Haitham for Basic and Contracting Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Abha
  • November 2014 to January 2015

,
Saudi Arabia
* Frequently considered what the best way to do things and looks for
ways to streamline and/or improve work processes
* Kept shop area clean and tidy. Performed work in accordance to
safety standards.
* Maintained company directed productivity, training development
plan, and comeback performance levels
* Performed Preventive Maintenance: change oil, oil filter, fuel filter,
transmission flush, inspection of vehicle for mechanical deficiencies,
and perform light repairs.
* Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor
* Provided technical advice and assistance to developmental and full
performance mechanics and others on either new or difficult and
complex jobs
* Tested parts and systems to ensure that they are working properly

Automotive Mechanic at Aveng Moolmans Mining
  • Ghana - Tarkwa
  • January 2013 to December 2013

Ensured work orders are completed accurately
* Based upon certification levels, performed various repairs and
maintenance which included: brake components, tires, tune-ups,
suspension components, electrical systems, interior/exterior
components, engine and drive line components, etc.
* Kept shop area clean and tidy. Performed work in accordance to
safety standards. Disposed of all fluids in a safe manner and in
accordance with all regulations
* Performed Preventive Maintenance: change oil, oil filter, fuel filter,
transmission flush, inspection of vehicle for mechanical deficiency,
and light repairs
* Tested parts and systems to ensure that they are working properly
4

Automotive Mechanic at Aveng Moolmans Mining, Ghana
  • Ghana - Tarkwa
  • September 2012 to December 2012

* Performed Preventive Maintenance: change oil, oil filter, fuel filter,
transmission flush, and inspection of vehicle for mechanical
deficiencies. Performed light repairs under supervision of a Lead

Plant Engineer Intern at Goldfield Ghana Ltd
  • Ghana - Tarkwa
  • May 2010 to June 2010

Assumed various administrative duties such as, but not limited to,
documentation development and regular updating for the following:
safety, job hazard analyses, general training, machine specific
training, standard operating procedures, plant job descriptions,
lock out tag out, quality control, compliance, preventative
maintenance, progress tracking, and efficiency and effectiveness
measurement for the Crushing Plant

Manufacturing Engineer (Intern) at Great Kosa Company Limited
  • Ghana - Winneba
  • July 2009 to July 2009

Assisted engineering department in the development, evaluation
process and improvement of manufacturing methods within the
plant facility
Projects Project Name
Kumasi International Airport, Phase II & III Development
Project Location
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Project

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at University Of Mines And Technology
  • July 2012

With an overall total of 134 credits, the programme has equipped me with the skill to design, manufacture and assemble mechanical components and systems; solve engineering problems by analysis and empirical methods, including application of the computer. * Through the programme, I am also able to install, operate, maintain and service plant/machinery, tools and equipment. I have the ability to prepare and read engineering drawings, prepare and present engineering reports and apply relevant social science principles to manage engineering organizations and maintain cordial human

Specialties & Skills

Equipment Installation
Project Management
MS Project
3D Design
DIMENSIONS
MECHANICAL DESIGN
MICROSOFT PROJECT
RISK ASSESSMENT
TRANSMISSION
ADOBE STREAMLINE
AUTOCAD

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
French
Beginner

Memberships

Ghana Institution of Engineering
  • Trainee Professional Engineer
  • May 2020

Training and Certifications

Oil Analysis (Training)
Training Institute:
WearCheck Africa
Date Attended:
June 2013
Duration:
8 hours
Servicing and Maintenance of Equipment (Training)
Training Institute:
Aveng Moolmans
Date Attended:
May 2013
Duration:
32 hours
Threat to Aviation Security (Training)
Training Institute:
Ghana Airports Company Limited
Date Attended:
July 2021
Duration:
8 hours
Plant 27 Steps (Training)
Training Institute:
Aveng Moolmans
Date Attended:
August 2013
Duration:
8 hours
Reservoir Geomechanics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2018
Principles of Economics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2018
WE104 Bearing Damage Classification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
Vibration Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
Thermography Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
Spares Inventory Management and Optimisation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
PT01 SKF Machine Condition Advisor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2019
Proactive Reliability Maintenance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
Operator Driven Reliability (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2019
Maintenance Strategy Review (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
Lubrication Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
MS100 Asset Efficiency and Optimization Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
Introduction to Lubricants and Lubrication (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013
Technicians for Africa (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2018
Proficiency in Safety Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013