Joshua Agbedige, Heavy Duty Mechanical Technician

Joshua Agbedige

Heavy Duty Mechanical Technician

Kolak Mining Limited

Location
Ghana
Education
Higher diploma, Motor Vehicle Systems
Experience
19 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 3 Months

Heavy Duty Mechanical Technician at Kolak Mining Limited
  • Ghana - Akwatia
  • My current job since August 2019

1. Carrying out routine checks and inspections on all heavy and light mining equipment.

2. Reporting all defects detected on service trucks for repairs.

3. Carrying out scheduled routine servicing of heavy mining and light vehicles. equipment

4. Ensuring proper housekeeping at workshop and on site.

5. Adherring to all HSE requirements.

Mechanical Technician at GECAT LTD.
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • February 2011 to November 2018

1. Undertook diagnosis, repair, general and preventative maintenance works on:
- 988K and 992G wheel loaders
- CAT C10, C12, C13, C32, 3412, 3508, 3176, 3196 engines
- 16 and 14 series motor graders.

2. Assisted and coordinated the scheduling of equipment for servicing and repairs.

3. Maintained accurate and up-to-date service history and equipment logbook to help track all machines that had come in for maintenance and repairs in accordance with company policy and direction and also to assist in troubleshooting similar future faults.

4. Contributed to workshop and site safety as well as safety of colleagues through the observance of all safety instructions and rules.

Heavy Equipment Technician at Mining and Building Construction (subcontracted to AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine)
  • Ghana
  • June 2004 to December 2010

1. Carried out scheduled general maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty machinery such as the - Atlas Copco D-262 drill
- Atlas Copco ST3.5 and Wagner underground Loaders
- 777 series dump trucks,
- D10R and D9N dozers,
- 245D and 325 excavators.

2. Carried out troubleshooting and diagnosis using manual and computerized testing systems to determine causes of sudden, intermittent or gradual breakdown of
machines.

3. Maintained workshop cleanliness, kept parts and tools accounted for and organized.

4. Assisted in the keeping of records (maintenance/activity log) which helped in keeping track of who did what work and why on all machines that came in for repair or maintenance works.

5. Ensured safe working environment for self and colleagues through safe site and workshop practices such as looking out for the use of PPE’s and placing movable tools in their right positions.

Education

Higher diploma, Motor Vehicle Systems
  • at City and Guilds of London Institute
  • January 2008

Engine Systems Part 1

Diploma, Motor Vehicle Mechanic-Grade Two Level
  • at National Vocational Training Institute
  • March 1998

Specialties & Skills

Problem Solving
Communications
Teamwork
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Teamwork
Crreativity
Communication
Mechanical Troubleshooting

Languages

English
Native Speaker
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Theoretical and Practical First Aid (Training)
Training Institute:
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine Engineering Training Centre
Date Attended:
July 2008
Training Course in Diesel Engines (Training)
Training Institute:
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine Engineering Training Centre
Date Attended:
November 2007

Hobbies

  • watching documentaries on my free time