Peter Gyampoh
Mechanic
27B Lord Street, Bentley,WA
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Diesel Mechanic with experience in providing quality maintenance services on a wide range of equipmentandmachinery. Skilled in engine and brake repair, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. Proven record of successfully restoring vehicles to peak operating performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Diesel Fitter
MACA Mining Pty Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
- Conduct maintenance and repairs on various Komatsu models, including PC300, PC1250, HD1500, HD785, HM400, WA900, WA600, and WA500. Caterpillar models; D10T, D9R, 844H, 14H,16H, 16M, 785C, 777F, 740B, IT28G, 930G, 993K. Volvo A60H and Volvo EC950E.
- Field Service duties.
- Replace parts such as belts, hoses, and motors on different systems.
- Inspect SME's for repair and maintenance needs.
- Apply documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs and identify and prepare required parts and tools.
- Maintain a good housekeeping standard.
- Perform preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions and downtime.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards for all repair and maintenance services.
Heavy Diesel Fitter
Blue Tongue Skills Pty Ltd- Contracted to MACA Mining
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Diagnose and repair components; engines, transmission, brakes.
- Carried out defect repairs on mobile plant equipment.
- Carried out planned component change out and commissioning after installation.
- Ensured good use and maintenance of workplace tools/tooling.
- Performed on-hire and off-hire inspections of equipment condition.
- Handled equipment loading onto float and unloading.
Service Technician
SMT Ghana Limited (Volvo Dealership)
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Machines worked on Volvo A45G Articulating dump truck
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues to restore machine functionality.
- Maintained mobile plant machines adhering to OEM specificatin and customer requirements.
- Conducted S.O.S analysis and machine inspection reports for technical analysis.
- Maintained adherence to workplace safety protocols throughout all work duties.
- Promoted a culture of good housekeeping and safeguarded the environment by managing contamination risks.
- Managed administrative tasks, including labour booking, service reports, and parts returns.
- Performed component replacement duties including transmission, engine, drop box, final drives, axles, hydraulic cylinders.
Caterpillar Mechanic/Team Leader.
Mantrac Ghana Ltd- Newmont Ahafo Site.
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Operated and maintained Caterpillar machinery including; Motor Graders: 14H, 16H, 16M, Excavators: 330D, 385C, 390D, Backhoe: 432D,428D, Loaders: 930G, 966H, 992G, 992K, Dozers: D9R, D10T, 834H, Trucks: 740C, 777F, 777D, 785C
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Conducted engine cutout tests, flash filing, calibrations and injector trim coding for efficiency using CAT ET and SIS.
- Led and motivated team members to complete job hazard analysis.
- Earned commendation for sustaining commitment to cultivating a safe workplace culture, achieving over 1 million LTI-free man hours.
- Ensure comprehensive logging of maintenance and repair activities sent to Planning team.
- Prepared detailed technical reports daily for completed tasks.
Caterpillar Apprentice
Mantrac Ghana Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2013
- Completed coursework covering subjects such as diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and powertrain basics, CAT SIS, CAT ET, SIMS, VIMS, tooling, health&safety and environment.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Sciene And Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Ghana. 11.2016
Motor Vehicle Technician II - Automotive Engineering
Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Ghana 12.2008
Motor Vehicle Mechanic (NVTI)- Trade TestGrade I - Automobile Mechanics
Government Technical Training Centre (GTTC)
Kaneshie-Accra, Ghana06.2003
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Diesel engine repairs
- Brake/suspension system maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Interpret technical manuals
- Equipment inspection
- Team collaboration
- Troubleshooting skills
- Workplace safety
- Hydraulic system maintenance
Certifications and Licenses
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
- Class C manual Drivers Licence
- High Risk Work
- Dogging
- Work at Height
- Forklift ticket
Referees
Emmanuel ObengMaintenance Supervisor
Gold Fields
0488 094 871
Emmanuel was my work mate at Mantrac Ghana.
Seth Botchway
Heavy Diesel Fitter
Schlam
0488 154 845
Seth was my Workshop Supervisor at Mantrac Ghana.
David Charwey
Drill Fitter
MACA Mining Pty Ltd
0458661829
David is my work mate at MACA
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Fitter
MACA Mining Pty Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
Heavy Diesel Fitter
Blue Tongue Skills Pty Ltd- Contracted to MACA Mining
12.2022 - 12.2024
Service Technician
SMT Ghana Limited (Volvo Dealership)
07.2022 - 10.2022
Caterpillar Mechanic/Team Leader.
Mantrac Ghana Ltd- Newmont Ahafo Site.
08.2013 - 07.2022
Caterpillar Apprentice
Mantrac Ghana Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Sciene And Technology
Motor Vehicle Technician II - Automotive Engineering
Kumasi Technical University
Motor Vehicle Mechanic (NVTI)- Trade TestGrade I - Automobile Mechanics
Government Technical Training Centre (GTTC)
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