Focused, Self Motivated Electrical Engineer with background in power systems, automation and controls. In-depth understanding of control and power-delivery systems. Experienced in developing technical studies and investigations.
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Alfred Sarpey
Accra
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ghana Grid Company Limited
Senior Electrical Engineering Technician
02.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Work closely with the SCADA team to resolve all SCADA related issues for existing and newly installed equipments at various Substations.
- Perform monthly maintenance on all Rectifiers, 125Vdc and 48Vdc. Work closely with Electrical Maintenance Team to inspect all battery banks at the various Substations.
- Lead team member of Work Area Safety Committee team.
- Installation, Wiring and testing of SF6 high to low voltage breakers, disconnect switches and all protection devices on Power Transformers.
- Calibration of Transformer thermal devices and conduct Substation Inspection and maintenance on all protection and control devices.
- Work closely with the Electrical Maintenance Team to perform thermovision scan of all Substation equipment termination points to identify hot-spots and corrective measures taken.
- Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Created, aligned and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Reviewed drawings and technical diagrams of proposed circuits for viability and compliance.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
- Installation and calibration of Energy Meters in Substations
- Installation and testing of Protection Relays (Micom Relays).
- Design and building of transformer fan control panels.
- Reviewing of Schematics diagrams of electrical power equipments.
- Safety Supervisor on all work related to live energised equipment
Accra Brewery Limited
Process Engineer and Machine Operator
01.2013 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Performed weekly and monthly maintenance activities on process equipments and machines
- Installations and monitoring of process equipment
- Performed maintenance on frequency speed drives and stepper motors.
Golden Star Wassa Mines
National Service Person
09.2012 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Performed regular maintenance activities to keep products in good working condition.
- Inspected equipment, checked for malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
- Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, and dial indicators.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Notified supervisor immediately about equipment problems and breakdowns.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Performed weekly and monthly maintenance on 6.6kV slip ring induction motor.
Education
Kwame Nkrumah Universit of Science And Technology Kumasi, Ghana
Bachelor Of Science from Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
08.2020
University Overview
Takoradi Polytechnic Takoradi, Ghana
Higher National Diploma from Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
07.2012
University Overview
Volta River Authority Akuse, Ghana
from Power System Protection & Control
03.2017
University Overview
Bompeh Secondary Technical Takoradi
Secondary Education
11.2007
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Skills
- Installation, wiring of control room Mimic Panels and Protection and Control cables
- Electrical system repairs
- Knowledge in schematic diagrams
- Testing of Protection Relays(Micom) before installation
- Installation, Wiring and testing of SF6 Circuit breakers
- Installation of Power Transformers
- Safety Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis
- Designing and wiring of automatic pump control circuits for domestic and industrial applications
- Reviewing of Protection Relay settings and adjusting them to meet changes in system design and protection schemes
- Testing and installation of Instrument transformers and Substation equipments with respect to Protection and Control
- Perform online energy meter recalibration and perform corrective measures
- Monitoring of system parameters (Grid) such Voltage, Current, Reactive Power etc in the various Substations under my control
- Perform weekly, monthly and annual work program for the Protection and Control Section
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work independently with little direction and/or within a team environment
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Microsoft excel, PowerPoint etc
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- OSHA certified
- National Electric Code Understanding
- DC Power Control
- Electrical Component Integration
- Maintenance Repairs
- Electrical Transmission and Distribution
- Preventative Maintenance
- Power Systems
- Technical Drawings
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Participated in the successful energisation of Two Paralleled 161kV 64MVA Power Transformers.
- Lead member of the Protection and Control team in the installation of a complete Transformer bay which comprises of Current Transformers, Potential Transformers, 161kV SF6 Circuit breakers, Mimic and Protection panels.
Certification
- OSHA Certification;
- Effective Accident Investigations
- Effective Safety Committee Operations
- Hazard Analysis and Control
- Emergency Action Plan
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Timeline
Senior Electrical Engineering Technician
Ghana Grid Company Limited
02.2015 - Current
Process Engineer and Machine Operator
Accra Brewery Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014
National Service Person
Golden Star Wassa Mines
09.2012 - 10.2013
Kwame Nkrumah Universit of Science And Technology
Bachelor Of Science from Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
Takoradi Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma from Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
Volta River Authority
from Power System Protection & Control
Bompeh Secondary Technical
Secondary Education