Christopher Eshun
Obuasi
Summary
Accomplished PLC Panel Builder with extensive experience at Process and Plant Automation Ltd, specializing in control systems and instrumentation. Proven ability to lead teams under pressure while expertly programming PLCs and troubleshooting motor control circuits. Committed to safety and efficiency, consistently delivering high-quality results in complex industrial environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
PLC PANEL BUILDER(EXPERT) FOR ABU PROJECT AGA
PROCESS AND PLANT AUTOMATION LTD
- Get an authorized work permit to analyze the hazard and the risk involve in the tasks for safety reasons.
- Availability of proper tools and PPE.
- Read schematic for understanding.
- Measurement of Din Rails, Trunkings etc.
- Install 60 x 150 Trunking and Din Rail.
- Install PLC Rack.
- Install 110vac component (Breakers, PLC PS Unit, PSU, Lamps etc.)
- Install 24vdc component (Ethernet Switch, PLC Card, Breakers, Terminal Blocks etc.)
- Install Fiber Optic Channel Port.
- (Analogue Input Card Wiring).Wiring from PLC terminal block connector to card landing strip, moreover from LS to IJB terminal block.
- (Digital Input Card Wiring). Wiring from PLC terminal block connector to card landing strip, moreover from LS to IJB terminal block.
- Digital Output Wiring, Analogue Output etc.
- Earthing (Instrument earth & 110vac earth)
- Testing (Visual and Mechanical Inspection, Tightness Test, Continuity test, polarity test etc)
- Labeling and Documentation.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, INSTRUMENTATION & AUTOMATION
PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION LTD (AGA)
- JOB DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATING ANYINAM WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR AGA (VEOLIA GHANA LTD).
- Installations of cable trays or cable ladders.
- Running of control cables on cable trays.
- Running of air holes for controlling air valves.
- Interlock wiring with their motor starters for remote & local status to the PLC.
- Wiring relays for output operation to PLC.
- Termination of field cables and instrument in a PLC Panel (Level Transmitters, Flow Meters, Pressure Transmitter, Turbidity Sensors, Pneumatic Flow Control Valves etc.)
- Mounting of Air Cabinet or Air Chamber for opening and closing of air valves.
- Installations of control panels.
- Glanding of cables.
- Mounting of Instrument junction boxes.
- PLC programming and HMI configuration.
- Testing and Commission of AWTP.
SECOND PROJECT BY PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION
PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION
- FROM ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (STP SAG 2 PLANT).
- JOB DESCRIPTION-CHANGING OF THE MILL CONTROL PANELS AND INSTALLATIONS OF A NEW PLC CONTROL PANELS (SYSTEM UPGRADE).
- Isolation. Lock out, tag out and try out.
- Labeling of all the field cables in the old panels.
- Unscrew all field cables.
- Removal of all cable glands.
- Crimping of cables or lugging.
- Wiring of relays to PLC.
- Terminations of all the field cables in the new panels.
- Field cables labelling.
- Testing and commission of PLC systems.
THIRD PROJECT AT UNDERGROUND
PROCESS AND PLANT AUTOMATION
- FROM ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI GHANA LTD.
- (SCOPE OF THE JOB)-AUTOMATING ALL THE UNDERGROUND FANS TO SCADA ON SURFACE.
- Mounting of PLC panels by using chains to hang on a boated support rock at underground.
- Running of fiber cables from substation to another at underground, e.g from 32 level to 33 level.
- Running of control cable from all levels substation.
- Running of control cables from fan starter control panel to the PLC panel etc.
- Control wiring from plc input/output cards to fan starter auxiliary controls.
- Introduce selector switch for remote and local control in fan starter to the Plc.
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL NEW INSTALLATIONS
MAC MINING & CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS
- Cable ladders installations.
- Running of armoured cables (25 x 4, 50 x 4, 120 x 1 etc).
- Insulation resistance test on three phase motors and armoured cables.
- Cable glanding.
- Earth bonding on cable trays.
- Earth resistance test.
- Programming of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
- Programming of Variable Speed Drive (VSD).
- Over Head Crane electrical installations.
- Installation of cooling tower motor pumps.
- Testing and Commission safely.
- (ALQU RUBBER MILL LINNING FACTORY PROJECT)
Industrial Electrical & Domestic
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Weekly and monthly planned maintenance at various Gen-set and substations.
- Installations of earth leakage circuit breakers (E.L.C.B) at AGAHF Substation.
- Installation of T5 light fittings within the concession of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine which include all of the company's bungalows, offices and workshop, the AngloGold Ashanti hospital, AngloGold Ashanti School and Anyinam lodge among other.
- Biney Estates, Engineering Estates, Sam Jonah Estates and Dankwa street light electrification.
- (AGAHF)
GRIDCO SUBSTATION - DUNKWA-OFFIN
- Knowledge and experience of their main switch gear.
- The operations and applications of the switch gear.
- Principles of power transformers.
- Maintenance on transformers.
- Types and the functions of power transformers (delta-delta transformer, star-star, delta-star and star-delta transformers).
Domestic Electrical Wiring
NYAME W) TUMI ELECTRICAL SHOP
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Executed wiring for new buildings, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Installed fans, switches, sockets, and water heaters to enhance functionality.
- Performed service line work to support infrastructure development.
- Conducted repairs on various electrical appliances, including washing machines and irons.
- Maintained and repaired drill machines and sewing machine motors for optimal performance.
- Installed and serviced water pumps and stabilizers to ensure efficient operation.
- Managed installation of electrical systems for heating units and fans.
Education
Competency -
Mac Partners Training Inst.
01.2024
Proficiency -
N.V.T.I
01.2024
WASSCE -
Dunkwa Senior High Tech
01.2022
BECE -
Adansi High International
01.2019
Skills
- Interpret electrical diagrams (PLC SCHEMATIC)
- PLC control and instrumentation system panel wiring expert
- Motor control circuit troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Controls and power systems
- Drive LV (Underground and Surface)
- Work experience in underground
- Work on high voltage switchgears
- Work on low voltage circuit breakers
- Design and program PLC ladder logic
- Monitoring of PLC programs
- Programming of variable speed drive (VSD)
- Industrial wiring
- Earthing and grounding of systems
- Build motor starters
- Wiring of plc panels
- Cable ladders for industrial works
- Work at height
- Scaffolding
- Lead electrical team
- Work under pressure
- Learn new tasks quickly
- Train, coach and mentor crew members
Current Resident
Obuasi-Koffekrom, Obuasi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/01/05
- Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Mr Micheal Ofori, Supervisor (Control System Department), Process & Plant Automation Ltd, +233555142003
- Mr. Andrew Aikins, Supervisor (Automation Department), Process & Plant Automation Ltd, +233242515479
- Mr. Emmanuel O'hara, Senior Training Officer (Industrial Electrical Department), MPTI-Obuasi, +233266090401
- Mr. Philip Boye, Senior Training Officer (Welding and Fabrication Department), MPTI - Obuasi, +233244294839
- Mr. Benjamin Bernasko, Senior Training Officer (Instrumentation Department), MPTI-Obuasi, +233249257770
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Dance
Languages
- English
- Twi
Personal Competence And Skills
- Capability to interpret electrical diagrams (PLC SCHEMATIC).
- Specialized on PLC control system wiring (Automation & Instrumentation).
- Ability on motor control circuit (troubleshooting & preventive maintenance).
- Competent in controls and power systems.
- Ability to drive LV.
- Ability to work underground and surface.
- Ability to work on both high and low voltage circuit breakers (troubleshooting & preventive maintenances).
- Capacity to work on both high and low voltage circuits, 110volt up to 1000volt (troubleshooting and preventive maintenances).
- Ability to design and program a circuit on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and monitoring of PLC programs.
- Competence in programming of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) for motors.
- Experience in industrial wiring (installations of cable ladders, installations of electrical panels, installation of over-head cranes electrical systems, cable glanding, insulation resistance test on cables and motors etc.).
- Specialized in earthing and grounding of system (Earth Resistance Test).
- Ability to build motor starters and wiring of panels (direct on-line starters, sequences starters, star-delta starters, reversing starters and automatic autotransformer starter) etc.
- Ability to carry out cable ladders for industrial works.
- Ability to work at height on scaffolds or any lifting equipment.
- Ability to be a Scaffolder.
- Ability to lead electrical team for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for a successful establishment.
- Ability to work both day and night.
- Ability to work under pressure and have the desire to achieve.
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly as well as train, coach and mentor crew members.
Professional Development
- Process & Plant Automation Ltd, Electrical Technician
- MPTI, Trainee
- Mac Mining & Construction Partners, Working Attachment
- Anglogold Ashanti AGAHF, Working Attachment
- Gridco Electrical Substation, Internship
- Nyame W) Tumi Electrical Shop, Apprenticeship
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Twi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Industrial Maintenance Skill (Electrical)
Timeline
Domestic Electrical Wiring
NYAME W) TUMI ELECTRICAL SHOP
01.2020 - 01.2024
PLC PANEL BUILDER(EXPERT) FOR ABU PROJECT AGA
PROCESS AND PLANT AUTOMATION LTD
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, INSTRUMENTATION & AUTOMATION
PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION LTD (AGA)
SECOND PROJECT BY PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION
PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION
THIRD PROJECT AT UNDERGROUND
PROCESS AND PLANT AUTOMATION
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL NEW INSTALLATIONS
MAC MINING & CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS
Industrial Electrical & Domestic
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI HEALTH FOUNDATION
GRIDCO SUBSTATION - DUNKWA-OFFIN
Competency -
Mac Partners Training Inst.
Proficiency -
N.V.T.I
WASSCE -
Dunkwa Senior High Tech
BECE -
Adansi High International