Adolph Kwaku Gaah
Tema,,Ghana
Summary
To become an integral part of a highly productive, dynamic and purpose-driven engineering team to render reliable and competent service and excel professionally. Bringing along my expertise in steam boiler operations, equipment maintenance, and team supervision. Proficient in managing multiple priorities through motivation and initiative. A dependable professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to quality control and environmental compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Steam Boiler Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
Pioneer Food Cannery Ltd, (A Thai Union Group Company)
05.2013 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day planning, directing and organizing of steam boiler operations for efficient production and distribution of Clean and Dry Steam at the Right pressure for production.
- Executing periodic monitoring and maintenance schedules on boilers and accessories in conformity to statutory requirements on pressure vessels and environmental policy on emissions.
- Planning, Managing, Reporting and Monitoring daily Fuel (RFO & AGO) consumptions and adequate stock for Boilers, Power Generating Plants, forklift trucks and other vehicles to safely run the plant with minimal disruption and downtime.
- Perform other assigned duties and tasks necessary for the Engineering Department and the company to run smoothly as a whole including water storage, chlorination and distribution for plant operations.
Steam Boiler Technician
Pioneer Food Cannery Ltd, (A Thai Union Group Company)
11.2008 - 04.2013
- Performed daily shift operations of boilers and steam distribution to various end users as well as other assigned tasks.
- Exercised periodic maintenance of boilers including weekly, monthly and annual shutdown maintenance.
- Administered and monitored Boiler Feedwater treatment and analysis of Boiler water system for efficient operations.
Education
BSc. - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana06.2013
Higher National Diploma (H.N.D) - Mechanical Engineering
Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi, Ghana07.2005
S.S.C.E. -
Bishop Herman Senior High School (BIHECO)
Kpando, V/R, Ghana12.1999
Skills
- Team supervision
- Decision-making
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety protocols
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Inventory monitoring
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Quality control
- Boiler operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Cost control
Industrial Attachment/Internship
- GIHOC Distillery Company Ltd, North Industrial Area, Accra. Producers of Alcoholic Beverages. From August -October 2004.
- Glanderson Builderspack, S.C.C Yard, Abelemkpe, Accra, Producers of Special Roofing Sheets. From August -October 2003.
Training & Professional Development
- Boiler Maintenance Course, (BM 4) John Thompson Boiler Manufacturing Company Training Center, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, 2018-09-17 – 2018-09-21.
- Advanced Fire Safety and Training Course (Organized by Ghana National Fire Service) 2019-06-04 - 2019-06-07
- Leadership Skills Development Training (By Strat Afrique Institute) 2019-07-04 – 2020-02-11
- Leadership and Managerial Skills Development Training for Managers and Supervisors, December 2017.
- Effective and Efficient Managing of Teams for Greater Performance, May - June 2016
- Basics of Boiler Operation, April 2009
- LOG OUT TAG OUT (LOTO) Practice and Procedures in Maintenance.
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Watching & Listening to Inspirational Messages, Gardening, Travelling, Playing Table Tennis & Football.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ewe
Native or Bilingual
Akan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Steam Boiler Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
Pioneer Food Cannery Ltd, (A Thai Union Group Company)
05.2013 - Current
Steam Boiler Technician
Pioneer Food Cannery Ltd, (A Thai Union Group Company)
11.2008 - 04.2013
BSc. - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
Higher National Diploma (H.N.D) - Mechanical Engineering
Kumasi Technical University
S.S.C.E. -
Bishop Herman Senior High School (BIHECO)
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