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JOSHUA EDUAFO AMISSAH

Accra

Summary

Highly-motivated professional with over 6 years of experience in Electrical / Electronic Engineering primarily in the Oil and Energy sector, with expertise in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems, routine maintenance, installation and commissioning of various types of process control instrumentation equipment, PLC programming, electrical machine/equipment and power distribution. Looking forward in career mission to be Managing Supervisor / Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer or Manager.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Engineer

PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION LIMITED
Tema
01.2023 - Current
  • Championed with installation, calibration, simulation, configuration and commissioning of motorize operated valves, actuators and process variable instrument
  • Assisted GE Triveni Ltd
  • To calibrate, install and configure steam turbine and gear box drive and non-drive direction vibration, high speed and expansion probes
  • Performing routine and preventive maintenance of equipment by cleaning, adjusting, tightening, and identifying equipment in need of corrective maintenance to ensure the reliability and accuracy of control system and instrumentation
  • Reads meters, gauges, and automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, pressure and fluid levels to verify operating conditions
  • Collaborated with other departments (engineering, production, etc.) to resolve technical issues and optimize processes
  • Acquired more knowledge of electronic test equipment and hand tools
  • Developed and maintained documentation for instrumentation and control system, including schematics, wiring diagrams and operation manuals
  • Train employees on LOTO procedures, safety protocols, and the importance of following regulatory requirements
  • Applied LOTO procedures during maintenance activities to ensure the safety of personnel
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure all machinery and equipment are properly locked out during maintenance activities
  • Maintain detailed records of LOTO activities, equipment maintenance, and incident reports.

Instrumentation & Control Technician

PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION LIMITED
Takoradi
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Spearheaded troubleshooting, calibration, configuration, testing, loop check analysis and maintenance of process control instruments (Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow) of all kinds and types, within projects suppurated time for efficient identification and correction of instrument errors
  • Championed with configuration and commissioning of motorize operated valves, actuators, electronic, pneumatic and controls, within projects suppurated time to ensure stable and accurate of process
  • Schedule and coordinate field related activities in conjunction with DCS Engineering team to identify, diagnose and troubleshoot device issues to minimize process upsets
  • Writes, submits and clears corrective work orders for approval
  • Provide technical support for assisting supervisor in developing documented calibration/preventive maintenance and other related to instrumentation and controls reports
  • Ensured conformance with environmental and safety requirements in executing work activities.

Electrical, Instrumentation & Commission Technician

PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION LIMITED
Takoradi-Tema
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted in installation and maintained electrical and instrumentation equipment carefully to avoid possible damages to equipment within projects suppurated time
  • Enforced regular check-ups of equipment's technical state and maintenance to avoid equipment malfunctions and develop creative solutions in maintaining it
  • Supervised installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of Fire alarm systems and video surveillance cameras system
  • Provided troubleshooting and analysis for discovered electrical faults, offering potential solutions
  • Collaborated closely with engineers to find ways to promote and ensure safe work environment.

Electrical Technician

PROMPT AND RELIABLE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Takoradi
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Installation and maintenance of AC motors, generators and automated control systems (Instrumentation)
  • Assembling, building and commissioning of electrical switch gears, MCCB and power distribution boards
  • Experienced in general electrical systems of domestic and industrial installation works
  • Repaired electrical equipment malfunctions and completed using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment and maintain uptime
  • Provided electrical services and control wiring for diverse locations.

Education

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (CONTROL SYSTEM)

TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

CITY AND GUIDE LEVEL 3 - INSTRUMENTATION & MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

JUBILEE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER

HND - ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE) - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK

CAPE COAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Skills

  • Experienced with calibration and configuration of process variable instruments
  • Installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, testing, operation and maintenance of process control instruments, electrical machines, Fire alarm systems and video surveillance cameras
  • Experienced with use of field communication device, Emerson HART 375, 475 and AMS Trex device communicator
  • Good interpretation skills on electrical drawings, schematics and Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)
  • High standard Safety practice in oil, gas and power plant
  • Well vexed in DCS Mark VI systems and PLC Installations
  • WINDOWS MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT) INTERNET RESEARCH
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work in problem Solving environment
  • Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges
  • Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills
  • Lockout Tagout procedures
  • LOTO/Safety training and development

Timeline

Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Engineer

PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION LIMITED
01.2023 - Current

Instrumentation & Control Technician

PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION LIMITED
09.2020 - 12.2022

Electrical, Instrumentation & Commission Technician

PROCESS & PLANT AUTOMATION LIMITED
02.2019 - 05.2020

Electrical Technician

PROMPT AND RELIABLE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
09.2017 - 11.2018

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (CONTROL SYSTEM)

TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

CITY AND GUIDE LEVEL 3 - INSTRUMENTATION & MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

JUBILEE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER

HND - ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE) - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK

CAPE COAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
JOSHUA EDUAFO AMISSAH