Daniel Darko
Electrical Engineer
KUMASI
Summary
PERSONAL PROFILE A motivated, adaptable and responsible Electrical Engineer with more than three (3) years working experience in the field of electrical engineering and industrial automation. I have gained professional and technical skills in the steel manufacturing industry, power generation and supply as well as the food and beverage industry. I enjoy problem solving using established analytical methods, testing and analyzing processes to increase the overall efficiency of operations. I am currently looking for an opportunity to utilize my technical skills in a challenging work environment and become a valuable asset to the organization that I work for.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Blending Automation Engineer
Kasapreko Company Limited
Kumasi
09.2020 - Current
- Key Responsibilities:
- Operation and monitoring of automated systems in the production of syrups of various beverage products.
- Prepare and execute routine maintenance schedules for electrical machines and equipment.
- Troubleshooting and repair of electrical faults.
- Supervise shift teams for efficient production.
- Maintain proper records and documentation of all operational procedures.
- Creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for monthly reporting of Blending activities.
- Training of new personnel.
Electrical Engineer (Factory Installations)
Kasapreko Company Limited
KUMASI
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Key Responsibilities:
- Installation of electric motors and pumps
- Laying cables from field devices to control panel
- Termination of field devices in control panel
- Installation of Proximity Sensors, Level Sensors, Pneumatic Control Valves and Pressure Transmitters
- Commissioning of Blending Facility. Activities included: testing of field devices for proper operation, Passivation of Blending Tanks and pipelines and Cleaning In Place (CIP) in Blending Tanks and Pipelines.
Electrical Engineer
Tema Steel Company Limited
Tema
06.2017 - 01.2019
Key Responsibilities:
· Installation of contactors, MCBs and MCCBs.
· Installation of electric motors.
· Repair and maintenance of electric motors and cranes.
· Wiring of motor control circuits.
· Troubleshooting and repair of electric faults.
· Maintenance of power transformers.
National Service
Ghana Grid Company Limited, Akosombo
Akosombo
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Energy meter calibration, installation and repair
- Safety Training and Audit
- Transformer Oil Testing
- Technical audit of switchyard and control room.
Internship
Ghana Grid Company Limited
Kumasi
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Electric lines inspection, fault location and clearance
- Replacement of HRC fuses
- Operation and control of SF6 circuit breakers
- Maintenance of battery banks and power transformers
- Monitoring and recording of System Voltages, Currents and Power Factor in the Control Room.
Internship
Volta River Authority, VRA
Bolgatanga
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Installation and maintenance of Distribution Transformers
- Routine inspection of electric lines, fault location and clearance
- Installation and repair of HRC Fuses and circuit breakers.
Education
BSc. - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi 09.2011 - 05.2015
Senior High School Certificate Examination -
Kumasi Anglican Senior High School
Kumasi 09.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Computer skills – Proficient in typing, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to read and work with electrical blueprintsKnowledge in Industrial ControlsKnowledge in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programmingGood communication skillsTeam playerAbility to work with little or no supervisionTraining and Development
Timeline
Blending Automation Engineer
Kasapreko Company Limited
09.2020 - Current
Electrical Engineer (Factory Installations)
Kasapreko Company Limited
01.2020 - 09.2020
Electrical Engineer
Tema Steel Company Limited
06.2017 - 01.2019
National Service
Ghana Grid Company Limited, Akosombo
10.2015 - 09.2016
Internship
Ghana Grid Company Limited
06.2014 - 08.2014
Internship
Volta River Authority, VRA
06.2013 - 09.2013
BSc. - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
09.2011 - 05.2015
Senior High School Certificate Examination -
Kumasi Anglican Senior High School
09.2007 - 05.2011