Gideon Obeng
About Gideon Obeng
Gideon Obeng is a Maintenance and Project Planner at Golden Star Resources Ltd. in Ghana, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in maintenance strategies, data management, and project planning, utilizing various analytical methods and software tools.
Work at Golden Star Resources
Gideon Obeng has been employed at Golden Star Resources Ltd. since 2015, serving as a Maintenance / Project Planner. In this role, he is responsible for planning and executing maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. His tenure at the company spans nine years, during which he has developed expertise in various maintenance planning methodologies and tools.
Education and Expertise
Gideon Obeng studied at Takoradi Polytechnic, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in maintenance planning and project management.
Background in Maintenance Planning
Prior to his current position, Gideon Obeng worked at Golden Star Resources Ltd. as a Maintenance Planner from 2006 to 2015. His experience includes managing spare parts inventory control, backlog management, and critical spares management, which are essential for maintaining continuous operations. He has developed skills in using various Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Mainpac, Pronto, Ellipse, SAP, JDE XERAS, and SUN SYSTEM.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Gideon Obeng is proficient in using Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office applications for project planning and maintenance scheduling. He applies methodologies such as Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Modelling, Total Production Maintenance (TPM), and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RFCA) to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance management functions.
Reporting and Analysis
In his role, Gideon Obeng writes technical reports to document maintenance activities and project progress. He conducts Asset Health Analysis (AHA) to assess the condition of assets and inform maintenance strategies. His ability to manage data effectively supports efficient maintenance operations and decision-making.