Daniel Arthur

Mechanical Technician - J.A. Plantpool Ghana Limited

(2022-01)

Responsible for maintenance of mechanical valves (gate valve, ball valve, globe valve, butterfly valve etc.
Overhauled all maintenance repairs on wastewater equipment such as Boilers, Steam Turbines, Air Compressors, Centrifugal pumps, Plunger Piston pumps, Screw pumps, and Diaphragm pumps.
Conduct team performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve individual and collective technical output.
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures, and reducing equipment downtime.
Apply solid knowledge of engine overhaul and gearbox systems to diagnose faults and guide repairs across a wide range of vehicles.
Inspected the condition of rotating parts, including shaft, sleeves, impellers, oil deflectors, wear rings, bearings couplings, and stationary part such as casings and bearing housings
Brief technical teams on targets, operational initiatives, and policy updates to maintain alignment and compliance.
Mediate and resolve employee issues and disputes, fostering a professional and productive work environment.
Remain composed and decisive under pressure, ensuring safety and operational continuity in critical situations.
Operate lifting and moving equipment.
Monitor and document all preventive and corrective maintenance works on the vehicle fleet, ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules.

National Service Personnel – Mechanical Maintenance Department - Takoradi International Company (TICO/TAQA), Aboadze

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

Executed corrective and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment including pumps, motors, fans, generators, and turbines.
Applied Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) procedures consistently to ensure personnel safety during maintenance operations.
Dismantled and reassembled complex rotating equipment using hydraulic bolting, flanges management, and small bore piping techniques.
Utilised precision instruments including dial indicators, callipers, micrometres, hoists, and squares for equipment alignment.
Participated in two major Gas Turbine outages, acquiring solid knowledge of gas turbine systems and maintenance protocols.
Overhauled the main seawater pump and performed centrifuge disc separator maintenance at the fuel treatment facility.
Conducted troubleshooting of equipment failures and reported inactive facilities and malfunctioning equipment to management.
Carried out steam turbine condenser tube inspections and assisted in plant preservation activities.
Managed warehouse inventory and maintained accurate stock records for spare parts and maintenance materials.

Industrial Attachment – Mechanical Maintenance Section - Volta River Authority (VRA), Aboadze Thermal Power Plant

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

Assisted in preventive and corrective maintenance activities across the thermal power plant facility.
Replaced generator lubrication oil and carried out plant preservation and rust control operations.
Removed and cleaned cooling tower trash screens and contributed to housekeeping activities.
Gained practical knowledge of off-base gas skid operations, compressor systems, and water treatment processes.
Adhered strictly to all safety rules, regulations, and participated actively in safety meetings.
Received theoretical and practical training in the use of measuring and cutting tools, lathe machines, drilling, milling, and shaping machines.
Gained foundational skills in bench fitting and general workshop safety practices.

About