1. Mr. Francis Ashun
M. 35, Community 9. Tema, Ghana. P. O. Box CE 12214, Tema. francisashun@yahoo.co.uk
+233 24 3103706
Education
January 2013 – NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational
Safety
June 1995 - March, 2000 - Graduate Diploma - Fire Engineering, Institution of Fire Engineers
(UK). www.ife.org.uk
Fire Engineering Science
Fire Safety Engineering
Fire Service Operations
Administration & Management
February, 1997 Computer Hardware & Networking Training – 6 months
Ananse Systems, Tema, Ghana.
June, 1982 G.C.E. ‘O’ Level – 5 years High School Education – Tema Secondary School.
OPITO (Offshore) & Marine Related Certifications
Dangerous Goods by Air & Sea
Authorised Gas Tester
Rigging, Lifting & Banksman
Scaffolding
Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)
Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader
Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader
Helideck Emergency Response Team Member
Advanced First Aid
Fast Rescue Craft Coxswain
Lifeboatman
Workplace Assesor
STCW Able Seaman (AB)
Employment & Experience
July 2012 – Present - DECK SUPERVISOR (FPSO Kwame Nkrumah) – MODEC Ghana Ltd
Responsible for all onboard lifting and deck operations, Ensuring the correct operation, inspection
and maintenance of cranes and other deck equipment, maintaining records of inspection and
reporting any deficiencies to the Marine Superintendent. Organizing and supervising deck work
including Offtake operations, and ensuring that all planned deck works are carried out as instructed.
Keeping all deck equipment, tools, and stores up to date. Maintenance of fire fighting equipment
(portable and fixed) and other Life Saving Appliances. Maintaining an inventory of paints, ropes,
tools, and maintenance equipment and accessories, Ensuring that all marine related operations are
executed within the parameters established by - Regulatory authorities and the MODEC Marine
Operations Manual; Maintaining communication with other departments regarding work priorities
and operational requirements so as to minimize delay. Ensuring that all personnel in the deck crew
carry out their work in a safe and responsible manner. Participating in the effective monitoring, audit,
and review of management systems and procedures. Conducting CBTA assessments.

2. July 2010 – June 2012
Roustabout (FPSO Kwame Nkrumah) – MODEC Ghana Ltd
2006 – 2010 TECHNICAL CONSULTANT – Digital & Technical Consulting, Tema, Ghana.
Providing technical advice, conducting risk assessment, drawing of Fire Engineering Plans,
installation and maintenance of Fire Detection & Extinguishing Systems and Control Panels for
clients of the Company; Network & CCTV cabling, installation, maintenance and monitoring,
computer repairs, installation & maintenance; network support and providing HSE Consultancy.
2004 – 2005 TECHNICIAN – Makkino Engineering & Construction Company, Ghana.
Installation and maintenance of Fire Detection & Extinguishing Systems for clients of the Company.
Network Cabling, Installations, maintenance and monitoring. CCTV systems.
March 2000 – October 2004 DECK FOREMAN – PRODUCTION PIONEER (DRILLING
RIG) Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Tema, Ghana
Worked as a Deck Foreman/Safety Rep. supervising roustabouts in general deck duties and handling
other safety issues.
December 1995 – February 2000 ABLE SEAMAN/ROUSTABOUT - DISCOVERER 511
(DRILL SHIP) Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Tema, Ghana.
Operation and maintenance of deck machinery; selecting the appropriate lifting and rigging tools and
scaffolding; loading and offloading of supply boats; crane directing, handling of mooring lines and
bulk supply hoses; carrying out duties associated with safe helicopter operations and the day to day
requirements to keep the helideck and associated equipment operational; maintaining cleanliness of
cranes, deck stores, rigging aloft, etc; safe handling of tools/equipment for surface preparation and
application of paint and cleaners; maintenance of emergency fire fighting and lifesaving equipment
member of the Fire and Emergency Team; Emergency Response duties,
May – October 1995 NORTHSEA PIONEER (SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE PRODUCTION RIG)
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Tema, Ghana.
Worked as Roustabout performing general deck duties, loading and offloading of supply boats
June 1991 - May 1995 PRODUCTION PIONEER (OIL DRILLING JACK-UP RIG)
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Tema, Ghana.
Worked as Roustabout performing general deck duties and assisting in the maintenance of rig
equipment. Loading and offloading of supply boats, pipe and casing handling.
April 1989 - February 1990 NEDDRILL 6 (SEMI SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING RIG)
Neddrill Nederlands B.V. Rotterdam Netherlands
Worked as Roustabout performing general deck duties and assisting in the maintenance of rig
equipment. Loading and offloading of supply boats, pipe and casing handling, helicopter operations.
Other Skills Experience
Hands on experience in the Installation, Cabling, Configuration and Maintenance of CCTV Systems,
Automatic Fire Detection, Alarm & Extinguishing Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS),
Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), Industrial Control Systems, Field Devices & Remote
Monitoring Systems and other Human Machine Interface (HMI) Systems.
Computer related experience in Microsoft business software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
computer hardware assembling & repairs, LAN/WAN networks (cabling, configurations &
administration of Domain Controllers) VSAT Systems.