ISAAC BANKAH
Somerville
Summary
Experienced automotive electrician with a proven track record in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems. Skilled in optimizing equipment operation for increased efficiency and reliability. Proficient in problem-solving and technical diagnostics, with a strong emphasis on team collaboration to enhance productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician – Auto electrical
Gold Fields St Ives Gold Mine
04.2019 - Current
- Assist team in making complex repairs within established procedures as set by OEM standards and site standards.
- Analyzes specified problems and issues to find the best technical solutions within OEM specifications.
- Produces daily reports indicating the jobs for the day and submitting report to Supervisor.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Researched and implement new ideas and equipment.
- Reduced response times to technical issues, implementing prioritized troubleshooting protocol.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Improved system efficiency by implementing regular maintenance schedules for all technical equipment.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, automating repetitive technical tasks where possible.
Maintenance Team Lead
Gold Fields Australia, St Ives
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Led maintenance team to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify issues and implement effective solutions in maintenance processes.
- Managed inventory control for spare parts, ensuring availability while minimizing excess stock costs.
- Fostered a positive working environment by recognizing exceptional performance among team members, promoting collaboration, and encouraging professional development opportunities.
- Assessed equipment performance data to identify trends highlighting areas requiring attention or potential improvements in maintenance procedures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing processes and implementing best practices across all aspects of maintenance operations.
- Generated detailed reports on maintenance activities, providing valuable insights for management decision-making processes related to resource allocation and capital investment planning.
- Enhanced productivity through prioritizing urgent repairs and coordinating resources to address facility needs promptly.
Maintenance Supervisor
Gold Fields Australia, St Ives
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily maintenance operations to ensure optimal facility performance.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment.
- Led team in troubleshooting mechanical failures, enhancing response times.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and ensuring compliance.
- Trained and mentored staff on maintenance procedures and best practices.
- Developed workflow improvements that increased operational efficiency across departments.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
Senior Technician-Auto Electrical
Engineers and Planers Company Limited
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated and maintained advanced engineering equipment to support project execution.
- Developed training materials for new hires, ensuring consistent understanding of safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues promptly and effectively.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and calibration of complex machinery.
- Led maintenance and repair initiatives, enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer across the team.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced downtime in technical operations.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify trends and recommend preventive actions for equipment upkeep.
- Coordinated troubleshooting efforts during critical incidents, minimizing disruption to service delivery.
Engineering Technician-Auto Electrical
Gold Fields Ghana Limited – Tarkwa Gold Mine
10.2010 - 04.2018
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment failures, improving response times and minimizing downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements and enhance productivity.
- Monitored equipment performance metrics, identifying trends to inform preventive maintenance strategies.
- Trained junior technicians in safety protocols and operational procedures, fostering a culture of safety compliance.
- Led initiatives to optimize workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency across multiple operations.
- Developed technical documentation outlining standard operating procedures for equipment operation and maintenance.
- Evaluated new ideas and tools for potential integration into existing engineering practices, driving innovation initiatives.
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring mine production satisfaction.
- Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
- Streamlined workflow within the team through effective communication and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and management.
- Assisted with installation, calibration and testing of engineering systems.
- Enhanced overall team productivity through continuous improvement initiatives focused on streamlining processes and optimizing resource allocation.
Heavy Duty Maintenance Electrician
PW Mining International, Ghana
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Conducted routine electrical maintenance on heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults in complex systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Inspected electrical installations for compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective training sessions focused on electrical system management.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Completed complex repair tasks swiftly while adhering to strict quality standards, minimizing impact on production timelines.
Education
Diploma - Automotive Technology
InTeck Institute of Technology
Silverwater, NSW01.2021
Certificate IV - Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
InTeck Institute of Technology
Silverwater, NSW01.2021
Certificate III - Automotive Electrical Technology
InTeck Institute of Technology
Silverwater, NSW01.2021
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana Kumasi05-2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrical Engineering Technicians Part 1, 2 and 3
Technical Examination Unit -Samatta Institute of Technology
Ghana Takoradi01-2010
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Experience with SAP systems
- AMT Proficiency
- Skilled in utilizing Wenco asset management tools
- Multitasking and organization
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Troubleshooting
- Installation and repair
- Attention to detail
Training
Goldfields St Ives Gold Mine Limited, Kambalda Western Australia
- Komatsu PC3000-6 Customer technical training
- Komatsu HD1500-7 and HD1500-8 Technical training
- Sandvik Pantera DP1500i Technical training
- Komatsu WA500-7 and D375A -8 Technical training
- Cummins InSight technical training
- Komatsu KOWA condition monitoring
- ELS Webtrive sample condition monitoring
Goldfields Tarkwa Gold Mine Limited, Ghana.
- CAT Technician troubleshooting Techniques technical training by Mantrac Ghana
- CAT Electronic Technician (ET), by Mantrac Ghana (Certificate)
- CAT Vital Information Management System (VIMS) by Mantrac Ghana
- Komatsu GD825A-2 and HD785-7 Troubleshooting Technique by Komatsu Nairobi
- Sandvik DPi CANbus and Electrics by Sandvik Finland
- Heavy Duty Automobile Refrigeration handling by Accra Technical Training Canter ATTC
- Hydraulic System Contamination control by Mantrac
P.W Mining International, Ghana (Technical training by Mantrac CAT)
- Basic electrical principles
- Introduction to DCS (Direct current)
- Introduction to Digital and analogue sensor.
- Schematic diagram reading and interpretation
- The use of service information system (SIS)
- The use of Vital information management System(VIMS)
CORE COMPETENCE
- Excellent analytical problem solving skills
- Effective time management
- Good decision making under pressure
- Strategic planning
- Brainstorming
- Research and development
MACHINE EXPERIENCE WITH
(CAT)
- DUMP TRUCKS - 793D, 785C, 785D, 777F,777G, 777D, 773F, 773E, 773B,769B
- EXCAVATORS - 6040 and 6090
- MOTO GRADERS – 16M, 16M-3, 120M(H),24M, 16H, 14M, 140H.
- WHEEL LOADERS – 992G, 988F, 966H, 966G, 930H,924G
- TRACK DOZERS – D11T, D10T, D10R, D9T, D9R, D6R
- WHEEL DOZERS - 834H and 844H
- BACK HOES - 432E, 432B, 432F
- SKID STEER LOADERS - 226B, 216B
- TELEHANDLERS - TH350B, TH360B
Komatsu
- HD785-7 HD1500-7(8),PC3000-6R, PC1250, PC2000, PC300-8, WA900, WD900 D375A GD825A-2
- Hitachi EX2500-6 and EX1200
Sandvik
- DRILLTECK D45K , PANTERA DP1500i
Epiroc
PV235
Certification
TAFE - Automotive air condition technology - AUR20218
TACMED - First Aid - HLTAID009 and HLTAID011
AMCT - Work safely at height -RIIWHS204D
AMCT - Licensed to operate forklift - TLILC0003
AMCT - License to work high risk
BSS - Supervisor fatigue management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Team Lead
Gold Fields Australia, St Ives
12.2022 - 07.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Gold Fields Australia, St Ives
02.2022 - 12.2022
Technician – Auto electrical
Gold Fields St Ives Gold Mine
04.2019 - Current
Senior Technician-Auto Electrical
Engineers and Planers Company Limited
04.2018 - 04.2019
Engineering Technician-Auto Electrical
Gold Fields Ghana Limited – Tarkwa Gold Mine
10.2010 - 04.2018
Heavy Duty Maintenance Electrician
PW Mining International, Ghana
08.2009 - 10.2010
Diploma - Automotive Technology
InTeck Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
InTeck Institute of Technology
Certificate III - Automotive Electrical Technology
InTeck Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrical Engineering Technicians Part 1, 2 and 3
Technical Examination Unit -Samatta Institute of Technology
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