ALFRED BOATENG
Summary
A results oriented Skilled and proactive personnel with proven expertise in electrical motors and starters maintenance, troubleshooting complex electrical systems, developing innovative solutions to electrical problems, and maintaining electrical equipment to ensure peak operational performance. Excel in time management, critical thinking, and adaptability, ensuring seamless workflow and project completion within deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Technician
AngloGold Ashanti Mine
04.2023 - Current
- Attend daily safety and toolbox meetings prior to work.
- Possess high and low voltage competency training and work certificate.
- Reviewed work permits, job hazard analysis, work orders, and discussed with the work team and supervisors.
- Evaluated engineering proposals and drawings to assess feasibility and conformance with sound electrical engineering practices and safety standards.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Able to work on voltages up to 36 kV switchgear standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems, such as motors, drives, transformers, and generators.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring compliance with codes.
- Utilized specialized tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters to diagnose problems within circuitry.
- Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
- Calibrated instruments used for testing purposes in order to maintain accuracy of readings.
- Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Perform maintenance on slip-ring induction motors and liquid resistance starters.
- Improve MCC, sub-station illumination, and correct deviations to meet standards.
- Perform maintenance on Battery Tripping Unit (BTU) systems.
- Provided technical support by troubleshooting issues related to electrical systems.
- Provided training sessions regarding safe use and handling of electrical systems.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions on circuit breakers, contactors, relays, and sensors, and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Tested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems.
- Monitored the performance of existing equipment in order to identify potential areas of improvement.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Connected and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints.
- Installed new electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment to ensure efficient operation.
- Implemented preventive maintenance protocols to reduce downtime due to system failure or malfunctioning components.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning instruments or process control issues.
Maintenance Technician
Boart Longyear
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Attend Boart Longyear (BLY) safety meeting, and pre-start toolbox meeting.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Install the drilling control panel, and connect various sensor bayonet cables to the feed frame and rod handler sockets.
- Connecting the rod handler transducer cable to the DCI control panel.
- Rotation speed and rod end sensors are connected to the splitter assembly using the drill head sensors socket.
- Setting up the power pack, routing the 95mm supply cable, and connecting it to the jumbo starter box for drilling operations.
- Routinely inspected drill rig equipment underground for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Arrange tools, needed equipment, and adequate working permits for work.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
Electrical Technician
TESLA ELECTRICAL LTD (ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI OBUASI MINE PROJECTS)
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Conduct safety meetings in relation to work.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal, and people skills to work well with others.
- Pre-work discussion with the work team to highlight risks and necessary controls on work.
- Mobilizing tools, equipment, and needed materials to commence scheduled work.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
- Conducted visual inspections on new electrical equipment to ensure they meet the standards specified by the project requirements and to check for damages.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Confirm that tag-outs/lock-outs are in place before maintenance on machines.
- Installed new distribution transformers at various process plant substations and MCC areas.
- Installed supply power to battery tripping unit cabinets at newly built KMS substations.
- Transportation and installation of new medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgears at KMS Rock Winder and KMS Man Winder substations.
- Coupling and toggling of bus bars on newly installed switchgears.
- Conducted an insulation resistance test on new transformers before being transported to KMS underground substations for installation, and reported to the site engineer.
- Routed 3*185 XLPE MV cables from KMS Rock Winder Sub-station to KMS Man Winder Sub-station and terminated to switchgears.
- Conducted Very Low Frequency (VLF) tests on medium voltage cables and wrote a report to the site engineer.
- Terminated plant motor cables on both motor terminal blocks and MCC panels cable compartment.
- Dressing, glanding, and termination of 120 mm, 185 mm, 300 mm, and 630 mm MV cables on switchgear's cable chamber terminals at the substation.
- Shutdown maintenance work at KMS and GCS underground substations by decommissioned, redundant cables.
- Dressing and termination of cables on KMS man/rock winder transformers.
- Able to work on low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical transmission and distribution boards. Attending daily safety meetings and pre-start meetings before work commences.
- Assisted in work scheduling with site supervisors and engineers.
- Conducted an earth resistance test, and installation of earth cables and earth rods at the newly built South Gridco substation.
- Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools, including screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers, and crimpers.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals.
Education
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
GHANA07-2017
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Low-voltage systems
- Schematic interpretation
- Power distribution
- Motor controls
- MS Word, Excel
- Root cause failure analysis
- Schematics interpretation
- Transformer maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- High voltage systems
- Electrical installations
- Electrical experience
- Safety management
- Willing to travel
- Hand and power tools
- Arc flash analysis
- Electrical safety
- National electrical code
- Safety training
- Grounding systems
- Power supplies
- AC and DC motors
- Switchgear maintenance
- Variable frequency drives
Certification
- SHE Rep Certificate - AngloGold Ashanti Mine
- Occupational Health and Safety - KNUST
- Driving License - BE
- Passport No - GHANA- G5101449
Affiliations
- Prayer Secretary - Pentecost Students and Associates - SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 2016
Languages
English
First Language
REFERENCES
MR. EMMANUEL MANTEAW JOSEPH MASOPEH
Power Systems Engineer- AGA Mine Maintenance Manage-r BLY Ghana
00233 24 578 6931 00233 24252 0945
Timeline
Electrical Technician
AngloGold Ashanti Mine
04.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Boart Longyear
10.2022 - 04.2023
Electrical Technician
TESLA ELECTRICAL LTD (ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI OBUASI MINE PROJECTS)
01.2019 - 09.2022
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
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