Open To Work
HECTOR KWAME ULRIC
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Accra,AA
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Supervisor with extensive experience at Olam Agri, adept at project management and team leadership. Proven expertise in PLC system troubleshooting, driving operational efficiency, and minimizing downtime. Recognized for effective communication and a proactive approach to safety and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance of electrical systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical supervisor
Olam Agri pasta plant
07.2025 - Current
- I was highly involved in the project management as the pasta plant was under construction, and my duties are as follows:
- Assisting the foreign contractors working at the site by resolving all electrical issues when they come up.
- Ensured all the needed materials, tools, equipment, and other consumables are made available for the technical team to enhance job progress.
- Sending and receiving of emails in respect of the requested materials, as aforementioned.
- Ensured routine checks are conducted on all electrical equipment, such as the transformer, high-tension (HT) panel, low voltage (LV) panel, power control center (PCC) panel, and motor control center (MCC) panels, through close monitoring of power consumption with the energy management system and recording power parameters.
Electrical Technician
OLAM AGRI GH. LTD
08.2012 - Current
- Assumed supervisory role during manager's absence, ensuring seamless operations and team coordination.
- Conducted daily checks on plant equipment to verify sound operating conditions.
- Diagnosed and resolved electrical faults to minimize production interruptions.
- Calibrated in-line process scales weekly for optimal performance.
- Monitored plant operations by recording power readings hourly at factory substation panels.
- Supervised major maintenance and preventive tasks to ensure equipment longevity.
- Maintained readiness of standby DG sets for immediate use during power outages.
- Implemented protocols to lower downtime from system failures through proactive measures.
Acting Electrical Supervisor
IRANI BROTHERS & OTHERS GH. LTD
09.2006 - 04.2012
- Directing and supervising daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly job schedules and maintenances
- Installation of new production equipment
- Involved in general maintenance and modification of some machines and panels to function as appropriate
- In the process, I had the exposure to familiarize myself with the use of soft starters, DOL starters, Star-Delta starters, VFDs, motors, pneumatic actuators, contactors, circuit breakers, overloads, timers, relays, capacitive/inductive proximity sensors, limit switches, push buttons, solenoid valves, transformers, DG sets/ changeovers and many more.
- Five years of working experience as an assistant electrical supervisor
- A year of national service (2006/2007 year group)
- Two seasons of internship (Aug. 2002-Oct. 2002 rehabilitation project on the flour milling plant) and (Sep. 2005- Nov. 2005 assisted the then engineering team in the construction of a three (3) hundred metric tons of flour production plant as part of factory expansion.
Education
Higher National Diploma HND -
Cape coast technical university
Cape coast01.2006
Electrical Engineering Technician Part 1&2 -
Cape coast technical university
Cape coast01.2003
Electrical Installation Work and Practice -
Kpando Technical Institute
Kpando01.2000
Basic Education Certificate Examination - Primary/JHS
Queen of Peace Catholic School
Madina Accra01.1997
Skills
- Programmable logic controller (PLC)
- Ladder logic
- Programming
- Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
- Transformer maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- System troubleshooting
- Control systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Professional demeanor
- Site safety
- Team building
- Safety-related maintenance
- Motor installation
- Motor starters (DOL, star-delta)
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Soft starters
- Safe operating procedures
- Environmental compliance
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Willingness to learn
- Grounding systems
- HVAC systems
- Generator maintenance
- Technical guidance
- Motor controls
- Instrumentation calibration
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certificate for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Training Course 1 and 2
- Certificate for Presidency (Pax Romana C-Poly Chapter)
- Certificate for Chairperson of an Electoral Board, Polytechnic Engineering Student Association of Ghana (PESAG C-Poly Chapter)
References
Mr. Eric Fiafor, CEO Mafec Electrical & Electronic Engineering consultancy firm, Consultant to Irani Brothers and Others Gh. Ltd, P.O. Box 170 (GMG), Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana, 0208116390, 021287364, 0217010424, ericfiafor@hotmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Developing my mind is an utmost priority
- Tries to get things done right first time
- Loves to lead people (People’s Advocate)
- Team player
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/04/81
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian (Catholic)
Acquired Skills
- Knowledgeable in programmable logic controller (PLC) system of process control automation (Ladder logic, programming and troubleshooting)
- Knowledgeable in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems software as it comprehends the use of PLC system for process control automation
- Experience in electrical equipment installation, RMU, PCC, MCC, APFCC and PLC panels installation
- Very good at installing motors, motor starters (DOL, star-Delta, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters
- Ability to program VFDs and soft starters and also troubleshoot where necessary
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Fanti
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Ewe and Ga
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
A four time "STAR EMPLOYEE" award winner and a nominee of end of year excellence award
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
₵45000/yr - ₵200000/yrTimeline
Electrical supervisor
Olam Agri pasta plant
07.2025 - Current
Electrical Technician
OLAM AGRI GH. LTD
08.2012 - Current
Acting Electrical Supervisor
IRANI BROTHERS & OTHERS GH. LTD
09.2006 - 04.2012
Higher National Diploma HND -
Cape coast technical university
Electrical Engineering Technician Part 1&2 -
Cape coast technical university
Electrical Installation Work and Practice -
Kpando Technical Institute
Basic Education Certificate Examination - Primary/JHS
Queen of Peace Catholic School