Abudu Karim Awotwi
Takoradi
Summary
Proactive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented professional with over 18 years of experience in electrical power generation. Highly skilled electrical maintenance engineer specializing in the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues effectively, ensuring optimal performance and safety in all operations. Committed to driving efficiency and reliability within electrical infrastructure through innovative solutions and a strong focus on quality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief Technician Engineer
Volta River Authority
01.2020 - Current
- Supervise in conducting corrective maintenance on 200MVA/180MVA power transformers, station service transformers, excitation transformers, neutral transformers and motor controls.
- Participate in daily planning of all maintenance jobs before execution.
- Train subordinates on the job.
- Participate in the installation and commission of electrical equipment in the Powerhouse, Switchyard, Spillway, Intake and outside services.
- Participate in the technical training of Attachment Students and National Service Personnel.
- Participate in the review of maintenance procedures.
- Participate in the evaluation of electrical equipment/plant performance and modifications.
- Provide daily report on all works carried out by the section.
- Troubleshooting of faults on electrical equipment.
Supervising Technician Engineer
Volta River Authority
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Participate in inspection and routine maintenance on Unit Generator Stator and Rotor, Static Exciter and Unit Transformer.
- Participate in physical inspection, maintenance and testing of all station auxiliary equipment and electrical control systems.
- Supervise in carrying out corrective maintenance on AC and DC Circuit Breakers and their associated control systems.
- Supervise in conducting corrective maintenance on 200MVA/180MVA power transformers, station service transformers, excitation transformers, neutral transformers and motor controls.
- Organize tools and instruments appropriate for specific jobs before carrying out any maintenance activity.
- Participate in daily planning of all maintenance jobs before execution.
- Participate in the evaluation of electrical equipment/plant performance and modifications.
- Provide daily report on all works carried out by the section.
- Ensure tools and instruments are maintained and properly kept.
Senior Technician Engineer
Volta River Authority
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Conducted inspection and carry out routine maintenance on DC/AC Circuit Breakers and their associated control systems.
- Participated in inspection and routine maintenance on Unit Generator Stator and Rotor, Static Exciter and Unit Transformer.
- Conducted inspection and carry out routine maintenance on all station service transformers and related switchgear.
- Participated in physical inspection, maintenance and testing of all station auxiliary equipment and electrical control systems under the supervision of Asst. Chief Tech/Senior Engr.
- Participated in carrying out corrective maintenance on AC and DC Circuit Breakers and their associated control systems.
- Prepared and organized tools and instruments appropriate for specific jobs before carrying out any maintenance activity.
- Participated in offering support services for maintenance of all outside services electrical equipment.
Technician Engineer
Volta River Authority
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Participated in carrying out inspection and maintenance on generating units (generators and power transformers) and station service transformers.
- Participated in carrying out inspection and maintenance on station auxiliary equipment.
- Participated in carrying out general preventive maintenance activities on Station Circuit Breakers.
- Participated in carrying out support services for sister department.
Education
BSc. - Electrical / Electronic Engineering
KNUST
01.2013
Higher National Diploma - undefined
Takoradi Polytechnic
07.2003
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Ghana Secondary Technical School
12.1999
Skills
- Proficient in diagnosing electrical systems
- Electrical systems installation and maintenance
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards
- Analytical problem solving
- Open to travel
- Employee training
Accomplishments
- Led a team to decommissioned (5x60) MVA Three Winding Transformers at Ameri Power Plant.
- Led a team to Installed (5x60) MVA Three Winding Transformers at ATPS.
- Participated in Assembling, Installation and Testing of 200MVA Transformers.
- Participated in Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Low Voltage Switchgears.
- Led a team to replace pressure relief valves on a Unit and Station Service Transformers at TTPS.
- Led a team to treat Transformer oil at TTPS and KTPP.
- Worked with a team to replace Transformer Bello at TTPS.
- Participated in Goldfields Limited, Damang Mines MV Circuit Breakers Maintenance.
- Participated in training Goldfields Tarkwa and Damang Mines on MV Systems and Transformer Maintenance.
- Navrongo Solar Plant Major Maintenance at Navrongo.
- Participated in T3 Power Plant Technical Audit for Re-powering.
Certification
Professional Engineer license, Institution of Engineering and Technologies, Ghana - 2023
Timeline
Assistant Chief Technician Engineer
Volta River Authority
01.2020 - Current
Supervising Technician Engineer
Volta River Authority
01.2015 - 01.2020
Senior Technician Engineer
Volta River Authority
01.2010 - 01.2015
Technician Engineer
Volta River Authority
01.2007 - 01.2010
Higher National Diploma - undefined
Takoradi Polytechnic
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Ghana Secondary Technical School
BSc. - Electrical / Electronic Engineering
KNUST
TRAINING
- 14th – 16th August 2019 Effective Supervision Skills VRA Academy
- 20th -10th August 2018 Health & Safety Rep. Course Technical Services Dept.
- 16th – 27th Sept. 2013 PLC Training Level 1 & 2 Process & Plant Automation
- 23rd – 24th May 2012 Diagnostic Engineering & Maintenance Management, GhIE
REFERENCES
Emmanuel Yabiri, Chief Technician Engineer, Technical Services Department, Volta River Authority, P O Box AB77, Akosombo, emmanuel.yabiri@vra.com, +233244836761, +233209799933
Kofi Owusu Dwamena, Operations Manager, Hydro Generation Department, Volta River Authority, P O Box AB77, Akosombo
kofi.dwamena@vra.com, +233249210014, +233266634374
Hobbies and Interests
Research and Reading., Playing and watching football., Training Subordinates., Teamwork in Harmony., Purposeful and Result Oriented.
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