BISMARK AMOATENG
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Sunyani
Summary
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, reading and interpretation of electrical blueprints and P&IDs in maintaining various electrical and instrumentation equipment with good communication skills, and welcoming interpersonal relations.
Love more challenging tasks, adapt to new situations, and take opportunities to learn quickly. Work diligently with less or no supervision and deliver within time limits. A good team player who leads, motivates and inspires other team members.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
NEWMONT GHANA GOLD LIMITED
10.2018 - Current
- Led Electrical and Instrumentation team in commissioning of Ahafo South Mill Expansion Project in 2018.
- Delivering responsibly in all electrical and Instrumentation installations, servicing, maintenance/repairs and ensuring continuous functionality of all instruments and electrical equipment
- Successful team player, with strong troubleshooting and communication skills with great exposure in PLCs, VSDs/VFDs, SCADA, Citect, IntelliPermit, Work order management and schedules.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
LEAD SHIFT ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
SAMDOE 2002 LIMITED
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Acted in position of Electrical Supervisor and conducted pre-shift safety meetings, work order management, and work schedules
- Managed Downtimes of major equipment attributed by proactive, preventative, and reactive maintenance at appropriate times. In effect, equipment availability was maximized, and plant utilization and throughput were enhanced to about 30%.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Received two safety spot awards and best Technician in 2017
- Conducted and organized safety training and on-the-job technical training for our team
- Ensured Personnel Protective Equipment was provided and used in safest way
- Enforced all tasks were executed in accordance with Standard task Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINEE
NEWMONT GHANA GOLD LIMITED
07.2012 - 07.2016
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Completed comprehensive Fixed plant Electrical apprenticeship program, successfully learning essential trade skills.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
- Gained proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of over 50 portable power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Energy And Natural Resources
Sunyani - Bono Region06.2019
E.E.T. Certificate I, II & III. - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Rhema Polytechnic
Sunyani - Bono Region06.2016
City & Guilds Of London Institute Certificate III - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Newmont Ahafo Apprenticeship Program
Ahafo South03.2016
Diploma in Principles of Programming & WEB Design - Information Technology
National Vocational Training Institute of Ghana
Sunyani - Bono Region11.2015
Higher Certificate in Computer Systems & Microsoft - Information Technology
National Vocational Training Institute of Ghana
Sunyani - Bono Region11.2014
Skills
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
High Voltage(11KV) switching and switchgears maintenance
Working on Medium, Low and Extra low voltages
Reading and interpreting electrical blueprints
Electrical equipment & Panel wiring, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Electric motor installation and Maintenance
Electrical motor overhauling
Preventive maintenance on BALL & SAG Mill motors
Installation and maintenance of electric motor and starters
Preventive maintenance of electrical power generators
Installation and Maintenance of elution heaters and carbon regeneration kiln burners
Maintenance of electrical Air compressor systems
Preventive maintenance on transformers
Cable termination, glanding and trailing
Industrial and Domestic wiring/ installations
PROCESS CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION
Reading and interpreting P & IDs, Loop and Schematic diagrams
Allen Bradley PLC systems programming, maintenance and troubleshooting
Relay Ladder Logic circuit designing and construction, (Allen Bradley Control Logix 5000)
Variable Speed/Frequency drives installation, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting (brands include Allen Bradley, Telemecanique, Control Technique)
Knowledge in SCADA and Citect operational control
Using HART communicator, loop calibrator,
RTD calibrator and other instruments for troubleshooting and calibration
Calibration of HCN analyzers, pH analyzers and dissolved oxygen meter
Maintenance of safety equipment on Conveyor system such as pull wire, belt drift, taco-generators, belt rip and under speed sensors
COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY
- Ethical usage of computer and good in computer security systems
- Advanced Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suit (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher)
- Programming using HTML, XHTML, CSS, Java Script & PHP
- Using Visual BasicNET to design tremendous graphical User Interface
- Compilation and debugging of codes written in VBNET
- Network installation, testing and troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting of faults and improper functionality of computer systems
- Software installation for both application software and operating system software
PROCESS OPERATIONS
- CIL operator (Apprentice) in 2016
- Experienced with process flow in Crushing operations, SAG/Ball milling, grinding operations, CIL/Leaching operations, Elution operations, Counter Current Decantation operations, Reagents operations, Electro winning and Tailings Operations
- Understand various pumps, valves and their operations
- Sampling operations
- Calibration of sampling equipment
- Using SCADA and Citect programs to control levels and operate equipment on field
- Inter-tank Screen maintenance
- Safety, Dewatering, Recovery, Thrash Screens cleaning and maintenance
- Flocculant mixing into pre-leach and CCD thickener
- Monitoring of instruments and parameters on thickeners, CIL, elution and all other applicable circuits
Accomplishments
- A four-year competency-based on-the-job training in Fixed plant Electrical, process mechanical, welding and Fabrication, Light vehicular maintenance, and process operations and graduated with City And Guilds of London Institute Certificate III
- Working in compliance with safety rules and Regulations
- (Minerals Commission of Ghana, ISO 14001 & OSHA Standards)
- Electrical Safety and installation (in conformity to AS 3000, IEEE, Australia/ New Zealand Standards, Mincom and NEC standards)
- Knowledge in first aid principles administration
- Safe working at height
- Hand and finger safety
- Fatigue Risk Management
- Hazard Identification/JHA/FLRA & Root Cause Analysis(RCA)
- Confined space entry/work safety
- Hot Work
- Spill Management
- Waste Management
- Water bodies safety
- Compressed gas safety
- Radiation safety awareness
- Chemical Safety
- Cyanide Safety
- Fire Safety and techniques in quenching all class of fires
- Keen knowledge in fire suppression systems and using VESDA
- Manual handling
- Lock Out, Tag Out & Try Out (LOTOTO) procedures
SAFETY TRAININGS
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
- High Voltage Switching and Switchgear maintenance Certificate.
- Radiation Safety Protection.
- Ghana National Drivers License.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Preventive maintenance on light vehicles.
- Knowledge in engines and transmission systems
- Arc welding and Oxy-acetylene welding, cutting and heating fundamentals.
- Using angle and bench grinders, portable drill machines.
- Assembling and dismantling of hydraulic components.
- Bench fitting techniques.
Timeline
ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
NEWMONT GHANA GOLD LIMITED
10.2018 - Current
LEAD SHIFT ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
SAMDOE 2002 LIMITED
07.2016 - 10.2018
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINEE
NEWMONT GHANA GOLD LIMITED
07.2012 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Energy And Natural Resources
E.E.T. Certificate I, II & III. - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Rhema Polytechnic
City & Guilds Of London Institute Certificate III - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Newmont Ahafo Apprenticeship Program
Diploma in Principles of Programming & WEB Design - Information Technology
National Vocational Training Institute of Ghana
Higher Certificate in Computer Systems & Microsoft - Information Technology
National Vocational Training Institute of Ghana
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