FRANCIS KWAME EDUBAAFO
Tema
Summary
Seasoned Electrical Technician with a proven track record at Petrofac IJV Ghana Limited, excelling in switchgear maintenance and regulatory compliance. Expert in high voltage systems, showcasing exceptional troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safety. Demonstrated leadership in training teams and improving energy management practices, ensuring operational excellence and reliability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Technician
Petrofac IJV Ghana Limited
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained compliance with stringent safety measures throughout tasks.
- Adhered to all electrical safety rules while performing load management tasks.
- Handled motor starter maintenance along with MV switchboards, VCBs, and Is limiters.
- Utilized PMS to synchronize and manage bus network system.
- Applied expertise in equipment installation, including cable glanding and selection, in hazardous areas.
- Maintain and test emergency operation systems (GTG, UPS, battery chargers, lifeboats, fire pumps) utilizing specialized equipment like insulation testers and battery analyzers.
- Executed corrective maintenance by troubleshooting faulty equipment using schematic drawings.
- Engaged fully in electronic TRA creation, PTW generation and associated documentation.
- Created new work orders, updated daily maintenance reports and closed out work orders using Maximo.
- Oversaw replacement of malfunctioning equipment following detailed diagrams.
- Conduct equipment isolations and deisolation following approved documentation.
- Ensure smooth shift transitions by conveying all pertinent information to incoming staff.
- Engaged fully in power restoration through generator synchronization during black start.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
Instrumentation and Control Systems Technician
Modec Production Services JV Ghana limited
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Ensured safe execution of tasks by adhering to established safety guidelines.
- Conducted loop testing and function testing accurately.
- Interpreted P&ID, loop drawings, and control drawings.
- Provided IT support alongside conducting detailed system inspections.
- Performed equipment fault diagnosis and calibration.
Electrical Technician
Afrotropic Cocoa Processing Company Ltd.
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Completed terminations for field instruments including level sensors, thermocouples, and RTDs.
- Conducted programming for Allen Bradley VFDs.
- Performed regular upkeep on essential equipment like boilers, compressors, motors, and transformers.
- Diagnosed equipment issues and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
- Interpreted schematic electrical drawings to guide maintenance effectively.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues in multiple types of motor starters.
- Oversaw power interruption handling and changeover procedures.
- Aided team in MV and LV switchboard transitions and maintenance duties.
Electrical Supervisor
Ferro Fabrik Limited
03.2013 - 11.2018
- Handled 33kV SF6 circuit breaker and 11kV VCB during transformer switching operations.
- Completed termination tasks for diverse electrical installations.
- Executed fault diagnosis and repair to maintain continuous equipment functionality.
- Ensured operational availability of various tonnage of overhead gantry cranes through effective fault resolution.
- Maintained a 30MVA, 33kV/11kV transformer and a 325KVA generator for uninterrupted backup power.
- Oversaw substation maintenance and isolation.
- Ensured availability of a proficient team through consistent training sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for parts used in repairs; ordered additional supplies as necessary.
- Meticulously tested installations to check continuity of circuits and compatibility and safety of components using test equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter.
Electrical Technician
Ferro Fabrik Limited
04.2009 - 03.2013
- Ensured smooth production by diagnosing and rectifying issues using diagrams.
- Executed motor termination and servicing.
- Repaired various lighting fixtures including sodium, mercury, and fluorescent lights.
- Specialized in wiring and termination of multiple types of motor starters.
- Assembled and tested components, wiring and systems, locating and correcting faults to optimize production results.
Education
COMPEX Certification for EX01, EX02, EX03, EX04 -
08.2024
Power Management System training -
02.2024
Low and Medium voltage safe switching operations certificate -
ECG
Ghana05.2023
NVQ level 3, Diploma in process operations - control and instrumentation in oil and gas
TTE UK
12.2021
NVQ level 2, Diploma in process operations - control and instrumentation in oil and gas
TTE UK
02.2021
Certification in AC drives -
DANA Automations
08.2015
Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering -
08.2007
Skills
- Switchgear maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Energy management
- Installation and repair specialist
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- High voltage systems and Medium voltage systems
- Transformer maintenance
- Variable frequency drives
- Electrical control systems
References
- Steve Radley, Electrical Supervisor - Petrofac IJV Ghana limited, +44 7843 244113, steveradley21@gmail.com
- Justice Kofi Zah, Electrical Supervisor - Ferro Fabrik Ltd., +233 203 494 712 / +233 594 546 192
Affiliations
- Achieved a 38% cost savings for Ferro Fabrik by improving the power factor from 0.87 to 0.98.
- Led a team of six to assemble, install, connect, and synchronize two 2.5MVA transformers to the Ghana National Grid for RGJB Ghana Limited, a nails and iron rod production company in Greater Accra, Tema
- Led a 9-member team to assemble, install, and wire 50-ton, 30-ton, and 15-ton overhead gantry cranes for Ferro Fabrik Ltd
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Petrofac IJV Ghana Limited
09.2022 - Current
Instrumentation and Control Systems Technician
Modec Production Services JV Ghana limited
10.2019 - 09.2022
Electrical Technician
Afrotropic Cocoa Processing Company Ltd.
11.2018 - 09.2019
Electrical Supervisor
Ferro Fabrik Limited
03.2013 - 11.2018
Electrical Technician
Ferro Fabrik Limited
04.2009 - 03.2013
COMPEX Certification for EX01, EX02, EX03, EX04 -
Power Management System training -
Low and Medium voltage safe switching operations certificate -
ECG
NVQ level 3, Diploma in process operations - control and instrumentation in oil and gas
TTE UK
NVQ level 2, Diploma in process operations - control and instrumentation in oil and gas
TTE UK
Certification in AC drives -
DANA Automations
Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering -
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