King Lucas Darko
Windsor,ON
Summary
As a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, I excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously with precision. I have a proven track record of optimizing operational systems to reduce costs, enhance asset availability, prevent workplace injuries, extend asset lifespans, and maximize profit. I am eager to apply these skills to help the company achieve its goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Turbulent & Energy Lab, University Of Windsor
05.2023 - Current
- Presented at the 2023 Engineering to Adapt national conference and was awarded as the outstanding presenter.
- Provided many solutions to thermal discomfort in the underground mining environment.
- Perform comprehensive statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis to enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Maintain up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Utilize advanced analytical software to analyze data sets.
- Identify research gaps in specific areas and provide outstanding contributions for publication.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Maintenance Planner/ Scheduler
Newmont Mining
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared short, medium, and long-term maintenance plans (to be executed in 2+ week range) based on site priority, focused on reducing downtime and maintenance costs by 20% and 10%, respectively, using Enterprise Resource Planning Tools (ERP) like SAP.
- Planned use of resources (parts and materials, equipment, tools, and labor) for execution of maintenance plans, including timely scheduling of material orders.
- Coordinated maintenance plans with supply chain team in order to ensure timely ordering and allocation of parts and materials.
- Managed new and backlog work notifications, including checking for duplicates and ensuring enough information is included to plan work, leveraging task lists to ensure consistency in planning.
- Assisted in developing and implementing reliability-centered maintenance strategies, utilizing advanced predictive maintenance technologies, and conducting root cause analyses for recurring failures.
- Analyzed weekly performance on Tableau and optimized workers wrench time to 65% and equipment availability to boost productivity.
Assistant Project Manager
Dependable Links Construction
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted in creating eight project plans, timelines, and budgets and also contributed to defining project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.
- Reviewed documentation to verify conformance with established project criteria.
- Supervised teams to conduct risk assessments and implement controls before all jobs began.
- Oversaw workflow and conducted month-end reconciliation of jobs.
- Provided outstanding service to all parties involved with project, promoting effective and lasting business relationships.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays, and unexpected events.
- Supported procurement activities by coordinating with vendors and suppliers as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Windsor, ONBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Energy And Natural Resources
Sunyani, GhanaSkills
- Quality Assurance
- Work Management Coordination
- Maintenance Planning
- Enterprise Resource Planning Tools (SAP)
- Effective Communication
- Research and Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Data Analytics (Tableau, Microsoft Power BI)
- Project Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Access, and OneDrive)
Certification
- Traffic Control Person and Flagging, Worksite Safety - 1MT3L37GS1DWWM
- WHMIS 2015 - 20230503191103
- Health and Safety in the Workplace - 20230503181217
- Root Cause Analysis Training - NG/L&D_RCA_17/2021
- Product Manager - db63bdee-a41e-492f
Timeline
Research Assistant
Turbulent & Energy Lab, University Of Windsor
05.2023 - Current
Maintenance Planner/ Scheduler
Newmont Mining
11.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Project Manager
Dependable Links Construction
01.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Energy And Natural Resources
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