1. KWABENA OBENG
7 Hewett • Clinton, Gladstone • QLD 4680
Cell Phone: 0403517334
E-mail: kwabena-obeng1@hotmail.com
A highly talented Crane Operator and Diesel Mechanic with huge experience in
operating cranes up to 400 T, performing mechanical repair and maintenance on
Heavy equipment’s such as cranes, buses, forklift, EWP, trucks and other diesel or
gas-powered mechanical or automotive equipment; maintain, repair or replace
various systems and components, including electrical, brakes, transmissions,
differentials, steering and cooling systems; assures machines meet QLD health &
Safety requirements.
Summary of Qualifications
Five years of practical experience working as a Crane Operator.
Current Crane Operator Certification.
Functional knowledge of installing and removing crane booms and hook blocks.
Hands on experience in positioning crane outrigger assemblies and manoeuvres in
accordance to hand signals.
In depth knowledge of inspecting cranes for defects and performing preventive
maintenance.
More than 5 years experience.
Diagnose and repair automotive AC systems.
Knowledge of principles of gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion
engines.
Deep knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in journey-level
repair and maintenance of motorised equipment.
Extensive knowledge of air and hydraulic brake systems and components.
Remarkable knowledge of operation and use of electrical testing equipment,
lathes, milling machines, tire changer and balancer, and welding equipment.

2. Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
Profound knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Uncommon ability to diagnose mechanical difficulties.
Strong ability to operate shop equipment and tools including electronic testing
equipment, welders and lathes.
Profound ability to make major and minor repairs to a variety of automatic
equipment.
In-depth ability to estimate labor and cost of materials for repairs as needed.
Immense ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Great ability to lift heavy objects.
Proven ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Considerable ability to maintain routine records related to work performed.
Excellent ability to work cooperatively with others.
Professional Experience
Bechtel Equipment Services
2012 - PresentCrane Operator / Mechanic
• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane
and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Repair crane as needed.
• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary
• paperwork.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at
• construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom
and to raise and lower load-line.

3. • Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high
• lifting.
• Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Operate crane according to signals from helper.
• Start and stop crane engine.
• Follow directions carefully.
• Diagnose and repair AC systems.
• Perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance on Cranes, Buses, Forklift,
• EWP, Tele handler, Excavators, Loaders and other diesel or gas-powered
• mechanical or automotive equipment to maintain in a safe and proper
operating condition.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects in Cranes, forklift trucks,
automobiles, backhoes, mowers, tractors and other mechanical equipment.
• Perform road tests to diagnose needed repairs and to test completed repairs.
• Perform complete overhauls on transmissions, differentials and clutch systems;
repair or remove and replace rear end and front-end systems in Cranes and
other Heavy Equipments.
• Perform complete overhauls on hydraulic air brake systems; repair and adjust air
and hydraulic brakes; design and install high-pressure hoses for hydraulic
brakes, power steering, air lines and oil pressure hoses.
• Tune, repair and rebuild diesel and gas engines; disassemble motors and repair
and replace parts; recondition and adjust ignition and carburetor systems;
service and maintain fuel and cooling systems.
• Align wheels, make body and fender repairs and perform minor sanding and
painting of buses as needed; operate wire and gas welding equipment to repair
and fabricate metal parts.

4. • Repair electrical systems in vehicles; install and repair generators, starters,
lighting systems, buzzers, warning devices and wiring; inspect, repair and
replace wheel bearings, fuel pumps, water pumps and injector pumps; inspect,
clean and replace air and fuel filters.
• Grind valves and perform welding; make parts on lathe and mill; rebuild
equipment as needed.
• Operate electronic testing equipment and other hand and power tools; operate a
tire changer, wheel balancer and flywheel surface machine.
• Replace or repair windows, doors, emergency exits, floors and seats on buses
and vehicles.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain required parts and supplies; drive to
vendors and other locations to pick up and deliver parts, equipment and
vehicles.
• Maintain records of repairs, parts used and names of suppliers; prepare and
maintain records of work orders and work performed.
• Conduct periodical mechanical safety checks on buses as mandated by law.
• Steam clean engines and transmissions; maintain the garage area in a clean,
orderly and safe working condition.
• Respond to emergency road service calls and perform repairs as needed.
• Perform lubrication, oil changes, battery maintenance, tire changes and repairs,
and servicing of equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Troubleshot, repaired and replaced needed parts.
• Diagnosed electrical problems; installed and repaired electrical components and
wiring.
• Repaired and replaced rear ends, drive lines, wheel bearings, and steering

5. components.
• Inspected, tested, adjusted, repaired, and replaced integral parts of vehicle
engine, alternator, water pump, and transmissions.
• Repaired hydraulic components, power steering, brakes, pneumatic components,
and air conditioners where applicable.
• Repaired various systems, to include engine retarders, wheelchair lifts, and
wipers.
• Repaired and balanced tires.
• Performed minor body work such as glass replacement and welding.
• Made emergency repairs and service calls in the field as necessary.
• Performed routine services such as change oil and filter; grease and lubricate,
change belts; and replace lights.
• Performed general cleaning duties of vehicles and work areas.
• Recorded all time spent and parts used on appropriate forms.
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• Fresh Max 2010 - 2012
Forklift Operator
May 2005 – 2008 Apprentice Electrician Auckland, New Zealand D & T
Electrical
Responsibilities:
⁃ installing new electrical systems
⁃ Preparing layout and set-up of electrical wiring, tools and furniture, based on conditions
⁃ Maintaining and repairing installed electrical systems
⁃ Fault finding
⁃ Panel wiring, construction and installation
⁃ Installs, repairs, or replaces AC/DC motors and drives, transformers, motors, starters,
relays, and hydraulic and gas electrical controls.
⁃ Corrects connections and wiring on equipment controls wherever incorrect applications
may cause harm and dangerous conditions
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⁃ Install, maintain, and calibrate industrial equipment and connected devices

6. ⁃ Complies with standards and procedures of industry, Safety Manual, and abide
by safety rules.
⁃ Works on electrical failures and replaces components wherever production time
is often affected
⁃ Reads, interprets, and executes drawings, schematics, blueprints, and electrical
code specifications to see layout of commercial electrical equipment
installations
⁃ Tests electrical and equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and
resistance
⁃ Installs electrical circuits, as well as panels, conduit, protecting devices,
switches, and equipment
Education
Cert IV in Electro technology
Cert III in Engineering- Mechanical (Maintenance Diesel Fitting)
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Cert IV Training and Assessment
Cert II IN Automotive Air conditioning
First aid Cert
Cert II conservation and Land management
High school qualification
Licenses
Car
Hr Truck
LZ dozer
Gantry Cranes
Excavator
Automotive Air condition
Test & Tagging electrical Equipment
High Risk Operating License
Cranes Slew Mobile (CO)
Intermediate rigger
EWP
Dogman
Forklift (LF)
Working at heights

7. HWR Accredited Assessor Classes
C6
DG
LF
RB
WP
Reference
Company: Bechtel Equipment Services
Name: Cris Baggs
Position : Supervisor
Company Bechtel Equipment Services
Name: John Reukers
Position Supervisor