Gilbert Ayamah Yera
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Koforidua,Koforidua
Summary
Experienced Power Plant Engineer and leader with 8+ years of experience in international power plant projects in the energy and mining sectors across Africa. Skilled in team leadership, power plant and environmental management, and project planning. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Project, SAP (Basics). Strong track record of implementing process improvements and maintaining health and safety standards. Organized and dependable with a positive attitude, able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Seeking a full-time position to utilize interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities in a challenging environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
In Charge, Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Newmont Golden Ridge Limited
New Abirem
11.2015 - Current
- Leading a team of electrical and mechanical technicians in the power plant operations and maintenance.
- Plan, manage and reviewing power plant operations and maintenance schedules periodically.
- Ensuring that all mandatory regulations with regards to the facility, environment and safety standards are adhered to.
- Plan and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the power plant, (thus, daily plant operations through operations logbooks) to ensure effective operation.
- Ensure that the Permit to Work, log out tag out and tried out system and health and safety is implemented correctly according to company procedure, and all involved on the job adhered to during task execution.
- Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports of power plant operation.
- Plan and manage components failures, spare parts availability, and participating in the evaluation of spare parts needs for the power plant.
- Coordinating and leading company health and safety meetings/activities and managing emergency situations that may occur.
- Identifying any technical problems that may occur in the power plant and suggesting the best possible solutions to them.
- Supervised and coordinating the operation of 30MW power to operate Akyem mining site smoothly during national power crises.
Lead, Process Electrical Technician Engineer – PROCESS PLANT
Newmont Golden Ridge Limited
New Abirem
06.2013 - 11.2015
- Leading team in the operation and maintenance of 11MW diesel power plant, 11KV switchgear and Static VAR Compensator (SVC).
- Conducting of daily checks/inspections at the power plant.
- Maintain accurate running hour reports, energy and fuel reading as required.
- Always ensures maximum availability of 11MW diesel power plant.
- Synchronization of plant standby generators with the national grid to run the process plant smoothly.
- Conducting inspections of medium voltage switchgears, low voltage transformers, distribution boards/panels, Motor Control Centre (MCC), junction boxes, standby power and UPS systems.
- Ensuring availability of spare parts for the power plant.
- Performing of High Voltage switching/Isolation and PTW and performing risk assessments on every job.
- Carrying out regular inspections on fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems within the process plant, offices, camps/plant accommodations.
- Carrying out mandatory portable appliance testing and tagging within the whole mine plant (Thus, Quarterly and Yearly Testing) and keeping the results for inspections by Ghana Minerals Commission Officers.
- Carrying out earth resistance testing regularly within the mine site keeping the results for inspections by Ghana Minerals Commission Officers.
- Carrying out electrical inspections on conveyor belts in the process plant, mill motors, (Motors, pull wire switches, Rip systems, belt drift, tramp magnet, etc.).
- Practice continuous improvement and pro-activeness for improved ways of working.
- Lead a team of junior mechanical and electrical technicians to operate 11.2MW power plant successfully during national power crises.
Lead, Field Services Engineer – Power Generation
Cummins Ghana Ltd
Accra
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Carrying out operations, and maintenance on Cummins QSK60, QSK45, KTA50 diesel generators.
- Performing maintenance and installation of various Cummins generator set on construction site and its environs.
- Ensures that the power plant operates perfectly and ensures maximum plant availability to respond to emergencies.
- Reporting of any safety, health and environmental issues and concerns as well as participating in daily and monthly safety meetings.
- Maintaining a good relationship with clients/customers.
- Issuing of High voltage switching procedures and isolation and ensuring PTW system is adhered to.
- Conducting of daily checks/inspections at the power plant.
- Troubleshooting, testing, repairing and service generators various on sites.
- As Electrical lead, operated 11.2MW diesel power plant effectively during power outages to reduce downtimes.
Field Service Engineer – Operations and Maintenance
Aggreko UK Ltd,
U.A.E
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: (Aggreko Int. Power Projects)
- Ensure optimum production is achieved and that agreed contractual power is delivered to client, etc.
- Maintains and repair Aggreko LV/HV switchgear, transformer, alternators, and motors & associated control panels. Trouble shooting & detailed fault analysis.
- Carrying out operations and maintenance on KTA50 G3, QSK45 diesel generators and QSK60 gas and diesel generators.
- Certified to issue permit to work on site and writing of high voltage isolation and switching procedures and have them followed.
- Interacting with clients regularly to interpret their needs and requirements, and try to present it on the filed.
- Responsible for the maintenance reports, equipment breakdown reports, quarantine reports – These are reviewed by the line manager and sent to HQ.
- Calculates weekly and cumulative fuel consumption figures.
- Ensuring maximum plant availability and best possible equipment condition.
- Monitoring workshop facilities, tools and maintaining all auxiliary equipment’s and tools related to the plant.
- Assisting in the training and development of new employees and local contractors.
- Ensure the installation of sites and demobilization is carried out as per Standard.
- Places a strong emphasis on health, operational safety and environmental protection.
- (Aggreko Int. Power Projects)
- Trained locals/nationals in the smooth operations and maintenance of diesel power plant.
- Implemented MOVEX at Anvil mining site for the 16MW power plant.
- As Electrical lead, Installed, commissioned de-commissioning 10 MW Diesel power plant in chevron Nigeria.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Volta River Authority
Akosombo
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: Akosombo Hydro-Generation Dept.
- Carrying out maintenance of 161kv power transformers, 14. 4 k v generators and Iso-phase bars, station service transformers and excitation transformers, standby diesel generator, unit motor control Centre (MCC).
- Performing regular maintenance of plant and switchyard DC batteries.
- Troubleshoot of various electrical faults and repair of auxiliary equipment in the plant.
- Calibrations of protective relays on the generators, transmission line, and high voltage circuit breakers.
- Attending weekly safety meetings.
- Akosombo Hydro-Generation Dept.
- Spearheaded national service personals to carry out annual, weekly and monthly maintenance.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi 01.2016 - 01.2017
B.Eng. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Accra Institute of Technology
Accra 01.2012 - 01.2015
Higher National Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Takoradi Technical University
Takoradi 01.2004 - 01.2007
Electrical Engineering Technician Certificate1 & 2 - Electrical EngineeringTechnology
St. Paul’s Technical Institute
Kukurantumi 01.2000 - 01.2004
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Professional Development And Training
- The Knights of Safety Academy, Electrical Safety Awareness, 2020
- Minerals Commission Ghana, Certified Inspecting Engineer, 2018
- Axelos Global Best Practices, Prince2 foundation (Certified), 2014
- The Learning Home Ghana Ltd, 35 Hours Project Management Professional (PMP), 2014
- The Faraday Training Centre, UK, Certificate of Competence (High Voltage Power Systems), 2012
- Aggreko International Power Projects, High Voltage Operational Safety Training Course (HVOS2), 2010
Certification
Certified Inspecting Engineer
Timeline
Certified Inspecting Engineer
02-2018
Master of Science - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
01.2016 - 01.2017
In Charge, Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Newmont Golden Ridge Limited
11.2015 - Current
Prince2 foundation
04-2014
Lead, Process Electrical Technician Engineer – PROCESS PLANT
Newmont Golden Ridge Limited
06.2013 - 11.2015
Certificate of Competence (High Voltage Power Systems)
08-2012
Lead, Field Services Engineer – Power Generation
Cummins Ghana Ltd
08.2012 - 06.2013
B.Eng. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Accra Institute of Technology
01.2012 - 01.2015
Field Service Engineer – Operations and Maintenance
Aggreko UK Ltd,
06.2010 - 08.2012
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Volta River Authority
11.2008 - 06.2010
Higher National Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Takoradi Technical University
01.2004 - 01.2007
Electrical Engineering Technician Certificate1 & 2 - Electrical EngineeringTechnology
St. Paul’s Technical Institute
01.2000 - 01.2004
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