About CEDRIC NDZANA

  • Academic Level Degree Bachelor
  • Industry MiningOil & GasConstruction
  • Mobility International
  • Experience 10-20 Years
  • Language English French
  • Open to work Ready for a new challenge
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Education

Experience

  • 2019 - Present
    EP2C ENERGY UK/AMBATOVY (Madagascar)

    MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR / MAINTENANCE COACH

    UTILITIES-PLANT (Ammoniac/Air Separation/Hydrogen/Sulfuric Acid/Gas/Bulk) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare the list of spares, tools and other material required for the maintenance jobs. •Supervise the activities of assigned personnel to ensure that their work is carried out correctly and to the required standards and participate in the preventive maintenance and repair of all equipment and prepare for planned activities in close liaison with Team Leader in order to minimize downtime and cost. •Supervision, and control by Coaching on site all shutdown activities which include Installation, maintenance, inspection, Repair and testing of the Stationary and rotary equipment’s on the plant such as: (Crushers, Blowers, Converter, Heat Exchanges, Economizer, Absorber, piping, Conveyors, Pressure vessel, Pumps, Reactor, Gas Compressors, Booster compressors, Ball mill, Rotary Kiln, Coal Mill and Hammer Mill, Valves, Gearbox. •Conducted and facilitate trainings for ‘’46’’Millwrights, and work closely with Operation maintenance coordinator/Superintendent/General foreman/Training coordinator and Training Superintendent for the upfront work planning and scheduling. •Technical Advisor on local Supervisors and Planners on management and by taking some strategy decision by doing the maintenance et reparation on the plant. •Conduct facilitate or arranges trainings for Millwrights on mechanical static and rotating equipment's. •Developed training Module and material for mechanical Subject (Static & Rotary Equipment’s) & develop on the job training program for the Technician development program. •Develop and identify the Millwrights competencies growth planning.

  • 2018 - 2019
    IOTA GROUP/DTP Mining (Guinea Conakry)

    CONSTRUCTION MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR / MECHANICAL COACH

    G.A.C PROJECT (Bauxite Guinea Export Project) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare the list of tools and other material required for the construction jobs and issue the Purchase/Material requisitions for the Section Head approval. •Liaise with relevant personnel in Production and Safety Departments to obtain work permits, and inform Team Leader of any deviation from plan. Liaise with other sections involved in the work. •Supervise Ensure Contractor / Subcontractor (35) produces appropriate execution and Inspection of mechanical assembly of the process part Such as: Install the crusher 1 & 2, pipping, Gearbox, Electrical motors, Feeder, Conveyors, Pressure vessel, Pumps, Over-pile stacker reclaimed. •Supervise the erection of metal structures for the Crusher 1 & 2, metal tunnels, silos, Tripper, hopper, stacker. •Coach the technicians in the best practices of assembly by following the procedure and the Diagram. •Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in contract documents. •Responsible for setting expectations and accountability in the areas of safety, productivity, cost and engagement. •Able to give technical advice required to solve operating and maintenance problems. •Developed training Module and material for mechanical Subject (Static & Rotary Equipment’s) & develop on the job training program for the Technician development program.

  • 2017 - 2018
    TWINTEC MIDDLE EAST INDUSTRIAL FLOORING LLC (U.A.E, Oman, Bahrain, Luxembourg & German)

    MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

    •Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. •Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting. •Responsible for repairing and maintaining hydraulic systems by referring technical guidelines and manuals. Perform tasks of diagnosing and replacing defective and malfunctioning parts and components. •Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies, placing and expediting orders by verifying receipt. •Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

  • 2016 - 2017
    TAJVAND GENERAL TRANSPORT & CONTRACTING (UAE)

    HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

    •Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and watch keeping) of these machinery: -CRANE (Crawler): KOBELCO, HITACHI -EXCAVATOR: CAT 6015B/6020B, DOOSAN, KOBELCO, SUMITTOMO, KOMATSU, HITACHI -BULLDOZER : CAT D11T, D10T2, D10, D11, BEML, KOMATSU D155AXI, D375A8, D155AXI, -BIG DUMPER: CAT 770 EA-6010/ KOMATSU: HD20 5-3 -SHOVEL: KOMATSU WA900, WA470, WA480, PC 8000/ CAT 966E, 966G, 966H •Prevent unscheduled break downs by adopting the manufacturer's recommended preventive maintenance plane. Reduce the total time for a scheduled break down conventional & special tools for the specified job. •Major and minor overhaul repair on engines, power transmissions, suspensions, steering, braking, to include electric, fuel, and hydraulics. •Performed test and inspected, serviced, major assemblies and systems to include drive trains, electrical systems, brakes, suspensions, steering, cooling, and hydraulic systems. •Determined schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment. •Accurately read blueprints and technical manuals to identify mechanical problems. •Reviewed work in progress and upon completion for conformance to standards.

  • 2015 - 2016
    FORGE CONSTRUCTION GROUP /RESOLUTE MINING LIMITED (Mali)

    MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR/MECHANICAL COACH

    GOLD PROCESS PLANT (Utility) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare JHA, DSTI, tools and other material required for the maintenance before starting work. •Brief crews on daily work to be done while providing motivation to employees on assigned tasks. •High knowledge on isolation, (LOTO), OSHA 3 Conduct prestart meeting for expats on site, planning and schedule day to day activities and also report to General Supervisor. •Implement preventive maintenance programs to avoid breakdown and delays and performed root cause analysis of machine failures and proposed corrective actions. •Review daily planning schedule for Millwrights for repairing and preventive maintenance work for mechanical equipment which includes (Crushers, Conveyors, Heat exchangers, Centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, Reactor, Fans, Blower, High pressure compressor, Burner, Combustor, Boiler, Air Blower, Converter, Booster Pump & Nitrogen Booster compressor. •Plan day to day activities with the Planner and report to Superintendent by writing on the equipment’s performance. •Worked with consultant during commissioning of gold process plant.

  • 2015 - 2015
    SHOOTING STAR / PERENCO CAMEROON

    MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

    •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare tools and other material required for the maintenance jobs. •Brief crews on daily work to be done while providing motivation to employees on assigned tasks. •Maintains a vigilant effort to access the condition of mechanical & hydraulics components during normal operations in conjunction with an active prevention maintenance program to minimize equipment downtime or unsafe situation. •Service & parts support for the fleets of D300 series CAT main rig drive engines such: as D379, D398, D399 & drilling equipment such as: National 12P160 mud pumps, National 1320EU draw works, centrifugal pumps, mud agitators, air winches, National rotary, draw works auxiliary braking system. •Arrange, prepare, carry out major overhauls, top end overhauls & other major service jobs on engines/drilling equipment. •Reconditioning of Pumps, steam traps, Valves, RTJ Grooves, Reciprocating Compressor. •Overhauling and Testing of Chain Blocks, Hydraulic Jacks & overhauling of steam ejectors and steam out silencers. •Conduct condition evaluation tests & scheduled major service jobs on engines fleet/drilling equipment. •Maintaining History and Records for the Equipment’s, Preparation of Work Procedures, Check lists and Datasheets.

  • 2014 - 2014
    CHIYODA TECHNIP/ SCHLUMBERGER (Qatar)

    LEAD MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

    •Conduct toolbox safety meetings which includes enforcing safe work practices, work permits and the JSA process. •Brief crews on daily work to be done while providing motivation to employees on assigned tasks. •Inform the site supervisor of the challenges or problems of the project and suggest possible solutions and alternatives. •The responsibilities for the maintenance and repair on (hydraulic, mechanical, transmissions and powertrain, fuel supply system, suspension system) of engine and generators CAT C175- / C175 -3000 KVA / 3516 B / C280-12 / 3512 C / 1775 to 2688 CAT 3606 and Gas Compressors. •Prepare and perform major overhauls, and other major maintenance work on drilling engines / equipment’s. •Reconditioning of pumps, valves, PSV, RTJ grooves, reciprocating compressor valves by running-in technique. •Overhaul and test of chain blocks, hydraulic cylinders and overhaul of steam ejectors and steam outlet mufflers. •Major and high-end overhauls in the main workshop and on drilling sites, onshore and offshore for drilling equipment for fleets of tracked engines. •Performed the tasks of assisting the personnel in the installation and assembly of the structures of the hydraulic equipment. •Responsibilities for dismantling the hydraulic equipment to identify the part to be repaired.

  • 2013 - 2014
    M.S. AL-SUWAIDI INDUSTRIAL COMPANIE (Qatar/Oil & Gas)

    MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR

    •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare tools and other material required for the maintenance jobs. •Conduct tools box and housekeeping on site and prepare JHA, DSTI, before starting work. •High knowledge on isolation, (LOTO), OSHA 3 Conduct prestart meeting for expats on rig, planning and schedule day to day activities and also report to superintendent. •Implement maintenance programs to avoid breakdown and performed root cause analysis of machine failures and proposed corrective actions. •Supervisor cyber base drilling rigs RIG F17, RIG 985 with EDS drilling system. Preventive maintenance as per Nabors RMS and manufacturer recommendations. •Review daily planning schedule for Technicians for repairing and preventive maintenance work for mechanical equipment which includes (Valves, Pressure vessel/Heat exchangers/Centrifugal pumps/positive displacement pumps/LPG compressor & air/PSV. •Reconditioning of, Gate valve, Globe valve, Safety and Relief Valves, reciprocating Compressor valves by Lapping technique, Pumps, overhauling and testing of chain blocks, hydraulic jacks, overhauling of steam ejectors and steam out silencers, maintenance of Filters and Strainers, Pumps. •Major overhauls, field repairs on CAT 3500 series engines,3400 series engines, mud pumps, mud agitators, Air compressors, centrifugal pumps. •Periodic checks & measurements. Drilling equipment & Engines condition evaluation checks.

  • 2013 - 2013
    FORGE CONSTRUCTION GROUP/LONDON MINING LTD (Sierra Leone)

    MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR & MAINTENANCE COACH

    IRON ORE PLANT (Utility) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare the list of tools and other material required for the construction jobs and issue the Purchase/Material requisitions for the Section Head approval. •Review daily planning schedule for Technicians for repairing and preventive maintenance work for mechanical equipment which includes (METSO Crushers, Conveyors, Pressure vessel, Heat exchangers, Centrifugal pump, positive displacement pumps, Reactor, Gas compressor, Ball mill/Rotary Kiln / Booster compressor. •Implement preventive maintenance programs to avoid breakdown and delays and performed root cause analysis of machine failures and proposed corrective actions. •Performing routine, preventive, breakdown and shutdown maintenance jobs for Acid and Gas plant, rotating and stationary equipment, overhauling, disassembly and assembly of rotating and stationary equipment's and preparing for stage/final inspections. •Replacement of bearing to suit valuable speed motors. Fixing of flow indicators, non-return valve on the gland water line & Fixing of agitators and gearboxes. •Ball mill installation and their drive system with experts from METSO.

  • 2011 - 2012
    PERSEUS MINING GHANA LTD (Ghana)

    LEAD MECHANIC TECHNICIAN

    GOLD PROCESS PLANT (Utility) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare the list of tools and other material required for the construction jobs and issue the Purchase/Material requisitions for the Section Head approval. •Supervising junior maintenance staff and ensure that plant equipment’s are maintained, repaired and in timely efficient manner and also prepared safe, hot, confine space working permit for junior staff and writing of report to the mechanical supervisor and enter it into pronto system. •Respect of the preventive maintenance programs to avoid breakdown and delays and performed root cause analysis of machine failures and proposed corrective actions. •Reagent pumping, mono pumps rebuilding, bearings, stator, heat exchangers cleaning. Agitators, gears arrangement, couplings. Maintained high standard of housekeeping both the plant and workshop. •Monitoring the performance of oxygen generators and carried out maintenance works. Monitoring of mill, thickener, flotation, acacia and Acid and Gas Plant. •Ensure the maintenance history of the plant equipment’s are well documented.

  • 2009 - 2011
    OWERE MINES LIMITED (Ghana)

    MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR & TRAINER

    GOLD PROCESS PLANT (Limestone) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare tools and other material required for the maintenance jobs. •Writing shift report to the General supervisor and high safety standard and housekeeping on site and prepare JHA, DSTI, before starting work. •Ensuring preventive maintenance (PM) and work schedule are maintained according to plant. •Monitoring all the conveyor belts side tracking and adjust if necessary. Fixing agitators and gear box when at fault. Ensures smooth running of gear box, pumps, belt conveyor and the ball mill. •Ensure greasing was done as schedule and where necessary. Monitoring and carrying out PMs, shutdown and breakdown maintenance on all dewatering pumps on site. Changing conveyor roller when wear or seize or noisy. •Draining moisture from air compressor, dryers and air receivers. Assemble and re-assemble heat exchangers, clean or change when at fault. Worked on hydraulic equipment such as lube set- up or lube pack.

  • 2007 - 2009
    JUABEN OIL MILLS REFINARY (Ghana)

    MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

    OIL REFINERY AND FRACTIONATION PLANT (Utility) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare tools and other material required for the maintenance jobs. •Giving daily report on machine performance to the mechanical supervisor. •Performs hydro test on pipelines and equipment before commission. •Fixing of pumps and motors and checking of alignment. Ensures the smooth running of motor to pump alignment. •Performing routine, preventive, breakdown and shutdown maintenance jobs for rotating and stationary equipment such as: (Blowers, Converter, Heat Exchanges, Economizer, Absorber, pipping, Conveyors, Pressure vessel, Pumps, Reactor, Gas Compressors, compressors, Rotary, Valves, Gearbox. •Changing of mechanical seals, bearings, impellers when they are fault. •Carried out maintenance work on bleachers, deodorizers, crystallizes, chillers and troubleshooting on vacuum line, valves and vacuum pumps. Troubleshooting and fixes agitator when they are at fault. •Giving daily report on Maintenance jobs to the project supervisor.

  • 2006 - 2007
    GHANA PALM OIL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD

    MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

    OIL REFINERY AND FRACTIONATION PLANT (Utility) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare tools and other material required for the maintenance jobs. •Giving daily report on Maintenance jobs to the project supervisor. •Installation of 2.5 MW compressor and carried out maintenance when faulty. •Assign on the installation of water treatment plant monitoring and carried out maintenance. •Assign on installation and maintenance of chiller at the refinery plant such as: (Blowers, Converter, Heat Exchanges, Economizer, Absorber, piping, Conveyors, Pressure vessel, Pumps, Reactor, Gas Compressors, compressors, Rotary, Valves, Gearbox. •Repair of Gate valve, Globe valve, Safety and Relief Valves, reciprocating Compressor, overhauling and testing of chain blocks, hydraulic jacks, and steam out silencers.

  • 2005 - 2005
    NATIONAL MARINE ARMY FORCE OF CAMEROON

    NAVAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

    •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare tools and other material required for the maintenance jobs. •Assign for preventive and curative maintenance on the BMW 2 Stroke Engine HP 3400 to lubricate the main engine, change the filters, replace the pumps and valves, Repair and overhauling of twin disc Gearboxes and repair/overhauling of hydraulic components. Stocktaking of parts and oversee everything runs smoothly and record-keeping duties on a daily basis. •Overhaul, repair, maintenance, sea trial and commission of marine Detroit Volvo, Cummins, CAT and Perkins engines. •Recognized and distinguished for providing effective solutions to problems in a timely manner.

  • 2003 - 2004
    NAVAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

    SHIPYARD INDUSTRY & ENGINEERING LIMITED OF CAMEROON

    JACK-UP Barge (Jup111) •Comply with Company Environmental Health and safety policy & promote it awareness of its among staff and prepare tools and other material required for the maintenance jobs. •Assign on the maintenance and repair jobs at engine room such as: Lubrication, change of the seal, Replace and align the pumps, recondition the valves, compressors and the engine. •Maintenance on the crane by fixing the hydraulic system and replacement of the hoists. DRY-DOCK •Responsible lubricates and drains in the engine room, and engine maintenance such as: Compressor, Pump, Generator, Valves. •Control of hydraulic system of the hoist for specific work such as filling the holds, assist Lead mechanic for the dismantling and cleaning of the cooling system and filter (Mitsubishi Engine, HP7060). •Repair manual valves and powered by hydraulics replacement cartridges for compressors move to higher speeds (Cummins C1875D5P 1875Kva, C1010D5P 1010Kva, QSK60, QSV91, C500D5E 500Kva, C1100D5 and C1675D5 1675Kva). •Repair HP and LP air compressor (ATLAS CORPO) power propulsion 25 bars, for the use of cranes to load extremely heavy & maintenance of cooling of the vessel & Rebuilding pumps seawater (Dismantling, reassembly, lineage). •Overhauling BAUDOUIN MOTOR DK6, BHP 750 by changing all components.

Expertise

Mechanical engineering and production
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ELECTROMECHANIC AND CRAFT ENGINEERING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR
CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Languages

English
Proficient
French
Proficient

Portfolio

Honors & awards

  • 2014

    CERTIFICAT APPRECIATION

    Acknowledgment with gratitude for the contribution of valuable 602,773 man-hours without loss of time or injury

Skills