RICHARD ANIM

RICHARD ANIM

Maintenance Technician

Experienced Functional Technician with a strong focus on maintenance and operational efficiency. Proven expertise in implementing Lockout Tagout procedures and optimizing production processes using modern control software like PLC and SCADA. Committed to enhancing workplace safety and productivity while maintaining high standards in 5S organizational practices. Recognized for exceptional leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams towards achieving operational excellence.

P.O.BOX Rs 233, SPINTEX
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Years experience
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Skills
Work Experience
Functional Technician
Unilever Ghana PLC
Jun 2023 — Present
  • Ensure Lockout Tagout and try-out (loto/to) is properly done and adhered to before any maintenance or inspection activities
  • Install plants and machinery as necessary
  • Maintain 5S work area including keeping power-related tools clean and orderly
  • Plan and perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as pumps, conveyors, and hydraulic systems
  • Evaluate mechanical equipment performance and recommend actions
  • Resolve equipment malfunctions by identifying root causes and taking corrective actions
  • Design and fabricate equipment changes to enhance performance
  • Participate in projects introducing new processes and equipment
  • Draft SOPs and manuals for process systems and equipment
  • Ensure compliance with EHS and GMP practices
  • Participate in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Run to Standards (R2S) methodology
  • Develop and perform BDA/EWOs using CMMS tools like BUILD APP
  • Investigate complex equipment issues and implement effective solutions
  • Respond to emergencies and breakdowns to quickly resolve mechanical issues
Process Operator
Cargill Chocolate & Cocoa Ghana Limited
2022 — 2023
  • Pilot production operations with modern process control software PLC, SCADA
  • Monitor and inspect production processes and troubleshoot trends
  • Collaborate with production staff, technicians, and electricians to rectify faults and breakdowns
  • Assist production supervisor in meeting daily targets
  • Perform product quality analysis in the production laboratory
  • Prevent avoidable waste and minimize downtime
  • Enforce safety, food safety, equipment safety, and fire protection rules
  • Control and operate manual or automated systems such as Big Bag and Aasted operations
  • Monitor maturity time and collect product samples on time
  • Document process statistics accurately including product and materials identification numbers
  • Maintain safety and 5S standards
  • Switch between departments to assist when needed
Skills
Analytical and innovative.Strong written and verbal communicator.Professional Maintenance TechnicianProven leadership skills and ability to motivate.Licensed DriverForklift Operation
Education
Higher National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Accra Technical University
MET III
Technical Examination Unit
2022 — 2023
Professional System Engineering, CompTIA A+
IPMC ( TEMA)
2014 — 2015
Diploma, Business Administration
Accra Business School
2012 — 2013
Microsoft Excel Certification
WEP & SOFTWARE TRAINING
2009(Sept)
Certificate, Reliability Engineering
CSSO (Udemy)
2024 — 2024
  • Fundamentals of Reliability Engineering, Fault Tree Analysis, Reliability -Centered Maintenance.
certificate, S.H.E
West Africa Rescue Association
2025 — Expected 2027
  • Emergency First Aid,CPR and AED Training.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
Career Objectives

To work in an environment where there is a healthy goal challenge and team work for positive productivity where my ability, potentials and experience will be fully utilized. While learning from more experience colleagues to harness my potentials, for the positive achievement of the organizations visions.

TRAINING & WORKSHOP.
UNILEVER GHANA PLC.
  • Mechanical seal Installation, Identification and Maintenance.
  • Safety training by IPPD (Confined space entry/Rescue, First aid, work at height etc)
  • Effective leadership and Team building (Dr. Beniona Aryee)
  • Certified first Aider (WAFA certification)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)/valves and pumps.
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) training like buildapp, DFOS etc.
  • Industrial Safety Training on Fire Fighting Level1
  • Behavioral Safety Training.
  • Process Safety Management –WCM
  • Mechanical Seal Identification Installation- NASH
Cargil Ghana Limited
  • Food safety (GMPs,SOPs)
  • Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
  • Food Safety and Hygiene Training
  • Hazard Analysis Control Point Training (HACCP)
National Disaster Management org. Ghana (Volunteers)
  • Flood, Rescue & first aid
  • Fire preventive & fighting measures
  • Disease surveillance & control
REFEREE
ING.FELIX ENTSI
OLAM GHANA AREA ENGINEER. TEMA-INDUSTRIAL
  • +233243925481
ING.ADOLF ACKAH.
S.H.E SPECIALIST(W.AFRICA) UNILEVER GHANA PLC.
  • +233501526075
  • [email protected]
ING.GEORGE AIDOO
WEIR MINERALS
  • +233244329683
  • [email protected]
References available upon request.