RESUME
For ALEX KWOFIE
(HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN/Multi Skilled)
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name;
Alex Kwofie
Nationality;
Ghana, West Africa
E-mail;
alexikof@yahoo.com
Skype ID;
themanlexis
Language;
Speak English, write English, read English
Phone #;
+233260532321 (Ghana)
Date of Birth;
2nd May 1979
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
Able to achieve the following goals in eight years with the most minimum or no supervision








Diagnose engine problems like overheating, low power, bad smoke, and continuous shutdown system
activation. Removing defective engines, transmissions, differential and final drives and installing new ones
in a limited time function manner and accurately without supervision in workshop and on field.
Completely remove undercarriages, split them and perform a complete overhauling and mount back to
position.
Resealing of all types of hydraulic actuators to a recommended specification, rebuilding of hydraulic pumps
and motors.
My theoretical and practical knowledge on HYDRAULIC & PNEUMATIC systems enables me to
troubleshoot and repair system failure problems on equipment without striving to refer to equipment
manuals, especially when they are not available.
Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical problems, solenoid control valves, alternators, starter motors,
batteries and electronic sensors.
My practical experience on welding and fabrication enables me to perform a welding and gas cutting works
in the absence of the welder in charge.
Using hydraulic hose crimping machine to build/rebuild hydraulic hoses and fittings change out
Having the knowledge on the usage of an electronic diagnostic device
TYPES OF EQUIPMENT WORKED ON
Eight (8) years field work and workshop experience on the following equipments;
1.
CATERPILLAR product such as; 777 families and 785 dump trucks, D10R, D9N, D9T, D8R and D9R
dozers, 844C wheel dozers, 16 & 14 families motor graders, 160H motor graders, 992G & 988G wheel
loaders, 245D, 325 and 320D excavators, CS533E compactors, backhoes and tool carriers.
2.
ATLAS COPCO drill and blast rigs such as; ROC L7CR, L740CR, L8, L830 and F9.
3.
EXPLORATION DRILL RIGS such as; EDM 2000, UDR-KL900, UDR-DE820, DE 710
(SANDVIK) and UDR 650. Rod carriers, BEAN pumps, hydraulic hoses.
4.
Have knowledge on the usage of an electronic diagnosing device (CAT ET & SIS)
Additional Experience;
Asphalt milling machines, Ford pickup trucks, freightliner trucks, international trucks, pavement
marking trucks and equipment
HISTORY OF COMPANIES AND TYPES OF EQUIPMENT WORKED ON
1.
COMPANY;
GEODRILL GHANA LIMITED – An Exploration Drill Company in GHANA,
West Africa.
POSITION;
Drill Rig Mechanic
DURATION;
April 2011 – April 2012
EQUIPMENT WORKED ON; Worked On Exploration Drill Rigs Such As; EDM 2000, Sandvik
Machines such as KL900, DE820, UDR 650 and DE 710; Austex X900.
Air Compressors, Rotation Heads, Bean Pumps, Hoses and Hydraulic
Cylinders
DUTIES PERFORMD;
Rebuild ATLAS COPCO air compressors, rotation heads, bean pumps,
hydraulic hoses and cylinders in the workshop
Removing and installing of engines, compressors and Rotation Heads.
Carried out daily and periodic maintenance and repairs on the field,
perform minor and major repairs on other auxiliary component such as;
Compressor Boosters and Auxiliary compressors at the workshop.
Troubleshoot and rectify problems on hydraulic and pneumatic systems on
the field and in the workshop. Reading and interpreting of hydraulic and
pneumatic schematic diagrams to rectify system problems
Troubleshooting and rectification of air system failure and air compressor
overheating problems and engine overheating problems, rebuilding of air
regulating valves and air intake valves, none air/oil return valves, oil stop
valves and changing of air/oil separators, oil coolers and air compressor
unit.
2.
COMPANY; AL-MOBTY COMPANY for Contracting – A construction company in Saudi
Arabia
POSITION;
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
DURATION; September 2009 – December 2010
3.
EQUIPMENT WORKED ON;
Worked On The Field On CAT Machines Such as 160H Motor Graders,
D8R & D9R Bulldozers, CS533E Compactors, 320D Excavators, DOOSAN
and DAEWOO Excavators, and Wheel Loaders.
DUTIES PERFORMED;
Mechanic in charge of all the equipments on field. Scheduling all
periodic maintenances and keeping records on all the equipments.
Perform daily maintenance work; troubleshoot all engine
problems, power train system problems, hydraulic and pneumatic
system problems, welding and fabrication, resealing of hydraulic
cylinders
COMPANY; GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES (BOGOSO/PRESTEA) LIMITED – Gold Mining
Company in Ghana.
POSITION;
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
DURATION; February 2004 – September 2009
EQUIPMENT WORKED ON;
DUTIES PERFORMED;
Caterpillar Machines such as 773, 777, and 785 dump trucks; D9N,
D9R, D9T, D10R and 844C Dozers; , 245D and 325 Excavators;
Atlas Copco Drill Rigs Such as ROC L8, L7 and F9.
CATERPILLAR
COMPONENT REBUILD; rebuild final drives, brakes, suspension
cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps and directional clutches
on dozers, dump trucks, motor graders and wheel loaders
TROUBLESHOOTING; on engine overheating problems, hydraulic and
pneumatic systems failure analysis, low engine RPM, electronic control
valve activation, brakes efficiencies and others.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RESPONSIBILITIES;
carried out all required maintenance needed on the above listed machines
including removing and replacement of transmissions, engines, differential
& final drives, tracks and track frames, rollers and
ATLAS COPCO DRILL RIGS;
Worked on atlas copco drill rigs and carried out the following
responsibilities;


Regularly maintaining drill engine types like CAT C9, C10, C12, C13
and C15. Troubleshoot engine overheating problems, engine starting
difficulties, engine removing and installing, and carried out periodic
and daily maintenance work.
Hydro-electric systems working under logic principles and its system
failure analysis, hydrostatic transmissions system failure
troubleshooting, resealing of directional control valves and hydraulic





cylinders, and ensuring rod changing effective operations and pressure
adjustment procedures.
Impact/percussion system failure trouble shooting.
Checking out and adjusting the diesel engine valve lashes.
Troubleshooting and rectification of air system failure and air
compressor overheating problems and engine overheating problems,
rebuilding of air regulating valves and air intake valves, none air/oil
return valves, oil stop valves and changing of air/oil separators, oil
coolers and air compressor unit.
Correct drifter maintenance and change out procedures
Correct hoses arrangements and accurate connections.
COMPANY; GETENSAPS GHANA LIMITED – A Construction company in Ghana
POSITION;
Welder
DURATION; 1st March 2001 – 29th February 2002
EQUIPMENT WORKED ON;
Oxy-Acetylene Welding/Cutting, Welding Machines, Grinding
Machines and Other Bench fitting Works
DUTIES PERFORMED;
Performed electric arc welding works, fabricate metals and weld
on the field and workshop, perform oxy-acetylene welding, gas
cutting, grinding, and bench fitting works.
DETAIL OF EDUCATION
COURSE NAME:
INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS
INSTITUTION:
KUMASI TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (A senior High school)
DURATION:
January 1994 – December 1998
DETAIL:
General technology, Technology, Workshop Practical Assessment,
Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, English and Mathematics.
CERT. OBTAINED:
Industrial Mechanic Certificate Obtained.
COURSE NAME:
INTEGRATED PLANT MECHANICS
INSTITUTION:
UNIVERSITY OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (UMaT) Tarkwa – Ghana (A
University with attached TRADE learning programs)
DURATION:
February 2004 – December 2007
CERT. OBTAINED:
Integrated Plant Mechanics Certificate
DETAIL:
A four year module course designed by the combined mining companies in the
western region of Ghana and run by University of mines and technology (UMaT)
which I was sponsored by Golden star Resources Bogoso/Prestea branch. I did a
continuous four months lecture hall work within each year and eight months
intensive field work for four years. During the period, I undertook trouble
shooting on system failures, repair practices, rebuilding of components and
machines overhauls on the above listed equipments in the mine.
OTHER COURSES/TRAINING
COURSE NAME:
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
INST ITUTION:
University of Mines and Technology
DURATION:
Three (3) Month
COURSE DETAIL:
Introduction to Computing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Microsoft Access and Internet Usage.
CERT. OBTAINED:
Proficiency certificate Obtained.
COURSE NAME:
PRACTICAL HYDRAULICS
VENUE:
Anglogold Ashanti, Obuasi – Ghana (A surface and Underground GOLD
MINING company in Ghana)
DURATION:
One (1) Month
CERTIFICATE:
Practical Hydraulics Certificate
COURSE NAME:
ATLAS COPCO DRILL RIG TRAINING
VENUE:
Golden star Recourses Bogoso/Prestea Mine
DURATION:
One (1) Week
CERTIFICATE:
Atlas Copco Training Certificate
COURSE NAME:
CAT 160H MOTOR GRADER
VENUE:
Zahid Learning Center (Saudi Arabia)
DURATION:
One (1) Week
CERTIFICATE:
160H Motor Grader
REFERENCES
NAME;
MR. EDWARD KYEI
COMPANY; GOLDENSTAR RESOURCE
POSITION;
SUPERVISOR
PHONE #;
+233 243966335
Email;
eddiekay2004@yahoo.com
(updated)
NAME;
MUSTAFA DRAMANI
COMPANY;
ALMOBTY COMPANY (Saudi Arabia)
POSITION;
SUPERVISOR
PHONE #;
+966 550176034 (updated) / +966 530726652
EMAIL;
mustafadramani@yahoo.com
NAME;
MR. ERIC TWUM
COMPANY; GEODRILL GHANA LIMITED
POSITION;
SUPERVISOR
PHONE #;
+233 244799416
EMAIL;
etwum@geodrill-gh.com
(updated)
erictwum@yahoo.com
(updated)