Joshua Ugwunna Wopara
Port Harcourt
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician with over seven years in industrial environments. Specializes in preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and enhancing equipment reliability. Demonstrates success in minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Expertise includes hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, and industrial machinery maintenance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Dufil Prima Foods ltd
Port Harcourt
11.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules (PMS) that improved equipment longevity and decreased repair costs.
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, including pumps, motors, conveyors, and HVAC systems, reducing machine downtime
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical failures in record time, reducing production downtime and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Troubleshot and repaired hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to maintain optimal operation of production lines.
- Installed and commissioned new machinery, facilitating seamless transition with minimal operational disruptions.
- Performed welding and fabrication tasks for machine repairs and modifications, improving system functionality and performance.
- Collaborated with engineers and management to streamline maintenance workflows, enhancing overall maintenance efficiency.
- Enhanced maintenance response time through structured planning and effective spare parts inventory management.
- Ensured full compliance with safety procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Management And Technology (IMT) Enugu
Enugu Nigeria09.2015
Skills
- Equipment: Pumps, Valves, Compressors, Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Gearboxes, Conveyors
- Systems: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Rotating Equipment, HVAC
- Welding and fabrication
- Software: CMMS, SAP PM, AutoCAD (Basic), MS Office
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Rotating Equipment Maintenance
- Pumps, Motors & Compressors
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- PLC & Automated Systems Support
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Vibration Analysis & Alignment
- Welding & Fabrication
- CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Workplace Safety & Compliance (OSHA / ISO Standards)
- Equipment Installation & Commissioning
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Willing to relocate internationally
- Available for shift work and emergency maintenance
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successfully reduced annual maintenance costs through predictive maintenance strategies.
- Played a key role in a plant upgrade project that increased production capacity.
- Awarded Employee of the Month/Year for outstanding maintenance performance and safety commitment.
- Extended equipment lifecycle by implementing lubrication management and precision alignment techniques.
Timeline
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Dufil Prima Foods ltd
11.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Management And Technology (IMT) Enugu