Emmanuel Asante
Tarkwa
Summary
Professional qualified Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Technician with 14 years proven track record of success in the mining industry. Well-versed in a number of activities surrounding instrumentation, electrical systems and process control systems. Extensive knowledge in field instruments on NHL, Crushing, Knelson Concentrator and CIL plant. Disciplined and hardworking team player with proven history of fast and detailed-oriented work. Developed an excellent background in problem solving, working with individuals of varied backgrounds and experience, and identification as well as implementation of successful solutions. Capable to use initiative when the situation calls for quick decision making. Regard job pressure as a challenge to test my own abilities derive great pleasure out of each problem I could solve. Very dedicated outgoing energetic person. I take pride in my work and endeavors as well as being devoted to diligence. Motivated self-starter that doesn't need supervision in order to finish any job assignment or project given to me.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control and Instrumentation Technician- Underground
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
05.2022 - Current
- Weekly Citect SACDA software back-up
- Weekly inspection of Seismic sensors at the underground.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs, performs preventive maintenance inspections, assists specialists in setting up and testing new products/processes and installs complex systems with guidance
- Install, maintain and repair measuring and control devices at the underground.
- Ensuring all instruments, fire detection/suppression systems, and electrical installations are performed as per specification, standards and drawings
- Ensures efficient operation of instruments and systems by resolving detected faults using high level of knowledge and experience
- Biweekly calibration of weightometer to check and improve its accuracy.
- Record and reports abnormal function of equipment or out of tolerance conditions and initiates corrective action
- Assist other maintenance staff in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements
- Carries out all planned maintenance schedules on a regular basis and within the allocated time frame in respect of C&I tasks
- Carries out all unplanned maintenance tasks such as 'breakdown maintenance' and any other 'adhoc' work arising daily.
- Optimized equipment performance by conducting regular preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Enhanced system reliability by performing calibration and validation tasks on instrumentation devices.
- Performed thorough root cause analysis on recurring instrument failures to identify areas for improvement.
- Captures all work undertaken and submits the completed job cards to the Process Control Foreman
- Read, understand, and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation of equipment suppliers, such as instrumentation and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
- Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations
- Troubleshooting and performing corrective or emergency maintenance on all the PLC systems.
- Installed maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Trained new technicians on best practices in instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting techniques for better performance results overall.
- Ensure proper closure of all daily preventive and corrective jobs using the SAP System.
- Conduct troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Conducting HV switching operations in compliance with company procedures and safety regulations.
- Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to optimize system performance.
- Respond promptly to equipment failures and performed root cause analysis.
Instrumentation Technician
Goldfields Ghana Limited
01.2012 - 04.2022
- Ensure proper troubleshooting, programming and rectifying faults on: pneumatics, PLC's, temperature controllers and sensors, batch controls, furnace controls and conveyor controls, resulting in increased productivity and less downtime
- Ensured effective and continuous 24 hr
- Operation of all control systems throughout the plant
- Conduct preventative maintenance, field repairs and parts ordering
- Complete evaluation and modification of control systems including PLC programs, resulting in increased system efficiency and safety
- Diagnose control system problems using manuals, schematics and various test equipment
- Operate and maintain pollution monitoring system (Dust Suppression) that helped the company to make millions in (OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001) safety credits
- Responsible for process control instruments scheduled calibration, maintenance, troubleshoot and repair
- Assist with systems start up and validation
- Calibrate, maintain all analytical instrumentation, setup and configure new instruments
- Coordinate projects with outside vendors to upgrade and replace outdated or malfunctioning systems in the plant to improve plant performance
- Develop documentations including work instructions, SOPs, training and troubleshooting guides
- Plan and schedule own work activities and coordinate work for technicians to minimize impact to production activities
- Assist in start-up of new equipment to ensure it meets all instrumentation design specifications
- Train new technicians on plant operations and safety rules set by Goldfields
- Work closely with operational and engineering staff to improve plant process control
- Experience in Allen Bradley PLC installation, input and output module wiring up to SCADA
- Calibration and Programming of Speed Monitors/Transmitters and Vibration/Speed Probes
- Demonstrate a technical knowledge of the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, basic programming and configuration, and repair of the plant electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Operated within CIL environment, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Utilize extensive knowledge in CIL operation to enhance system efficiency.
- Supervise and mentor junior technicians, providing technical guidance and support.
Acting senior/ sectional instrumentation engineer
Goldfields Ghana Limited
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Ensured health & safety procedures were adhered to and reported any breaches
- Attended to post shutdown meeting on weekly basis
- Ordered instrumentation parts and ensured the most critical or frequent used parts are kept in stock for quick access to essential components when needed.
- Attended weekly shutdown meeting to ensure jobs are captured for the next shutdown
- Attended daily supervisors' meetings on completed and pending jobs in the process plant.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance, safety of personal and instrumentation systems.
- Scheduled, assigned, planned and supervised instrumentation personnel performance on different instrumentation projects assigned per shift
- Handled budget planning and cost control with effective utilization; identified root cause analysis of breakdowns, trips and equipment failure.
- Assisted in construction and installation of a new conveyor for the purpose of increasing production in the CIL plant.
- Improved safety standards through meticulous inspection and calibration of instruments and controls.
- Handled the procurement and technical evaluation of spares, tools, materials and inventory management.
- Increased production capacity by upgrading existing instruments to more efficient models.
- Kept records of instrumentation service history
- Continuous improvement and optimization of maintenance methods by being involved in RCFA and other failure analysis methods.
- Acted as Electrical and Instrumentation senior engineer, overseeing maintenance activities and project execution.
- Represented Instrumentation section in morning maintenance meetings, shutdown preparation meetings, and post-shutdown reviews.
Shift Instrument Technician
Goldfields Ghana Limited
- 01.2012
- Respond to emergency call outs for the Process Control Systems
- Respond to trouble calls and provide immediate response
- Support the continuous operation of electrical and mechanical systems within the company operation through preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to ensure maximum availability of the electrical, instrumentation and mechanical systems
- Execute and document the assigned work orders, following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each piece of equipment
- Perform calibration and repair of industrial process control instrumentation
- Calibrate equipment and recorded calibration data to maintain accuracy throughout the plant
- Perform inspections, testing, service, repair, calibration and installation of recording and automatic control instruments such as flow meters, pressure gauges, vibration transmitters, and density meters
- Conduct hourly inspection on Pinion Temperature Sensors
- Develop solutions and conduct in-depth troubleshooting for failed instruments
- Faultfinding and Fault analysis of various Instrumentation Systems
- Calibration and repairing of electronic and pneumatic controllers
- Assist with development and upgrade of instrumentation work standards.
National Service
Goldfields Ghana Limited
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Learned basic Instrumentation, Electrical systems and Control systems
- Assisted with identifying and eliminating equipment and plant breakdowns
- Work exposure on Fire Detection Systems and Panels
- Checking and Troubleshooting of UV/IR Flame Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Heat Detector and Break Glass Units
- Work exposure on Allen Bradley Logics PLC based Systems
- Calibration and Troubleshooting of Toxic Gas Detectors (Cyanide Gas Monitors)
- Fault tracing of pneumatic valves from the field to the PLC
- Calibration of all kinds of instruments (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, flow transmitters, weightometers, gas monitors etc.).
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new roles and responsibilities as needed throughout the service term.
- Delivered high-quality results within assigned projects, showcasing attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
- Enhanced teamwork skills by participating in group tasks and collaborating with fellow National Service members.
- Improved public speaking abilities through leading presentations and briefings during service activities.
Internship
Electricity Company Ghana Limited (ECG)-Tarkwa
08.2007 - 10.2007
- Assisted in electrical fault tracing of various kinds
- Conducting Preventive Maintenance (PM) checks on pole mounted distribution transformers, assisted in running underground cables from distribution transformer to bus-bar panel
- Participated in the extension, inspection and commissioning of distribution power lines
- Worked with the metering team for installation, connection and disconnection of energy meters.
- Power grid operations and maintenance
- Electrical fault detection and troubleshooting
- Took active part in meter reading and billing process
- Familiarity with company policies and procedures
- Safety procedures and protocols
- Team collaboration and communication
- Compliance with industry regulations and standards
Education
BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering -
Accra Institute of Technology
01.2015
Certificate In Computer Literacy Technology Fundamentals -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
06.2012
HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering -
Takoradi Technical University
01.2008
Skills
- Well versed with Allen Bradley PLC installation, configuration and modules wiring
- Excellent work knowledge of electrical and instrumentation control designs
- Knowledge and experience in reading of Piping and Instrumentation (E&I) Diagrams
- Extensive knowledge of instrumentation principles and control systems
- Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation issues
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Inspecting Engineer, Mineral Commission, 04/2015
Accomplishments
Part of the engineering team that converted the existing elution system from Zadra to AARL to maximize production efficiencies.
References
- Mr. Enoch Agyeman, Electrical, Control and Instrumentation General Forman, Newmont Gold Ghana Limited, Ahafo-Ghana, enoch.agyeman@newmont.com.gh, +233 (0)243284793
- Mr. Emmanuel Afari, Senior Instrumentation Engineer, Goldfields Ghana Limited, P. O. Box 26, Tarkwa, emmanuel.afari@goldfields.com.gh, +233 (0)24334095
Training
- Basic Electromechanical Belt Scale and Gama Density Gauges, Process Automation Ghana- Goldfields Ghana Limited, 04/2013
- Safety for Supervisors Training Course, National Occupation Safety Association, 08/2012
- Integrated Leadership Development Program, Mandala Consulting, 09/2011
- RSLOGIX 5000 (Module 1, 2 & 3), Process and Plant Automation, 09/2010
- Process Control Fundamentals, Manta Controls, 03/2015
- Radiation Safety Training in Nuclear Gauges, Ghana Atomic Energy, 10/2021
- Industrial Control, Process Automation Ghana, 11/2021
- AC Electric Drives, Process Automation Ghana, 11/2021
Timeline
Control and Instrumentation Technician- Underground
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
05.2022 - Current
Acting senior/ sectional instrumentation engineer
Goldfields Ghana Limited
02.2016 - 03.2016
Instrumentation Technician
Goldfields Ghana Limited
01.2012 - 04.2022
National Service
Goldfields Ghana Limited
09.2008 - 08.2009
Internship
Electricity Company Ghana Limited (ECG)-Tarkwa
08.2007 - 10.2007
Shift Instrument Technician
Goldfields Ghana Limited
- 01.2012
BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering -
Accra Institute of Technology
Certificate In Computer Literacy Technology Fundamentals -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering -
Takoradi Technical University
Inspecting Engineer, Mineral Commission, 04/2015
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