Patrick Yamson
Obuasi
Summary
A self-motivated and passionate Electrical Technician with over Eleven (11) years extensive knowledge and experience on electrical standards of practice. Efficient in both construction and maintenance work across various sectors including domestic, commercial, industrial and mining. Technically oriented for demanding jobs and have in depth knowledge on safety procedures and standards to contribute to the success and good reputation of any company where my service would be needed and to be loyal throughout my career life to any organization where my skills, knowledge and competencies would help contribute to the organization’s performance and growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Technician
Power System Service AFRICA(PSS) - ArcelorMittal Power Plant Project
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Running, glanding, and termination of both control and power cables.
- Installation and fabrication of cable racks.
- Installation of transformers, termination of both the HV and LV power cables to their respective panels.
- Meggering of the transformers, LV, and HV power cables.
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams to teammates.
- Installation of socket outlets, switches, and other electrical devices.
- Troubleshooting faulty electrical systems and fixing the root cause.
- Assisting the client with the commissioning of both LV and HV switchgears.
Electrical Supervisor
AMPCOR PROJECTS - Anglo Gold Ashanti Obuasi Underground Redevelopment Project KMS
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Day-to-day management of all the skilled and unskilled manpower for the electrical installation.
- Training new electricians and directing team members on the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and wiring.
- Decommissioning works at both underground and surface levels at KMS.
- Installation, testing, and commissioning of high voltage equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgears, and high voltage cables.
- Conducting regular maintenance and inspections on both LV and HV electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent breakdowns.
- Electrical installation works at KMS underground 41L, 44L, and 48L.
- Running, glanding, and termination of both control and power cables.
- Rewiring of RIO panels.
- Authorized to perform switching on both LV and HV switch gears, and to build direct online and star delta panels when needed for operations.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, applying troubleshooting expertise for minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Electrician Technician
AMPCOR PROJECTS - Newmont Ahafo Subika Over Head Power Line Project
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Installation and erection of monopoles, H poles, and stay rods.
- Installation of insulators.
- Stringing of aluminum conductor (ACSR).
- Glanding and termination of HV cables from the overhead lines to the switchgears.
- Installation, meggering, and commissioning of transformers.
- Fixed wiring and circuit systems to correct performance issues and safety concerns.
Electrical Supervisor
RICH POWER ELECTRICALS LIMITED - Anglo Gold Ashanti Obuasi Underground Redevelopment Project
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Decommissioning works at both the underground and the process plant.
- Installation of LV and HV switchgears.
- Carrying out electrical construction work, both underground and at the process plant.
- Assisting the client's electrical maintenance team with the day-to-day maintenance work.
- Running, glanding, and termination of 630 single-core cables from transformers to MCC panels.
- Day-to-day management of all the skilled and unskilled manpower for the electrical.
- Glanding and termination of HV cables to their respective switchgear.
Electrician Technician
ENI ZEST WEG GROUP GHANA LIMITED - Newmont Ahafo Subika Underground Infrastructure Project
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Running and terminating both instrument and power cables to power the underground vent fan.
- Termination of cables to variable speed drives, PLCs, motors, transformers, and to motor control centers (MCC).
- General installation of domestic wiring.
- Installation of the HV switchgears for the underground vent fans.
- Making all the HV cable joints and the termination of the HV cables to their respective panel.
- Responsible for the HV cable jointing and terminations of 11 kV and 33 kV transformers.
- Installation of fire systems, including smoke detectors, indoor strobes, and break glass units.
- Installation of air conditioning units (AC), both underground and on the surface.
Electrician Technician
ENI ZEST WEG GROUP GHANA LIMITED - Asanko Gold Mine Mill Upgrade
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisting the commissioning team with the commissioning of the electrical equipment at the plant.
- Running, glanding, and termination of both power and instrument cables.
- Installation of cable rack.
- Troubleshooting the faulty lighting system at the plant.
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
- Mentor and coach junior staff in developing their knowledge and skills.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
Electrician Technician
SAMDOE LIMITED - Newmont Gold Mine Ahafo Subika Project
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Decommissioning of CAT generators to be reinstalled in the Subika area to supply power to the underground mining.
- Running and termination of air guard HV cable to RMUs.
- Carrying out electrical construction work
Electrician Technician
EnI ZEST GROUP CONSTRUCTION - Newmont Gold Mine Ahafo Power Plant Project
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for the pulling of power and control cables.
- Glanding and termination of all sized cables to the respective motors, transformers, and MCC panels.
- Installation of perimeter lights.
- Carried out the HV cable jointing and termination on 11 kV cables.
- Installation, refurbishment, and maintenance of LV and HV equipment.
- Glanding and termination of cables for the Generator Control Panel (GCP), Engine Control Panel (ECP), and Master Control Panel (MCP).
Maintenance/Plant Electrician
AFRICAN MINERALS - Sierra Leone
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Troubleshooting of faults in LV and HV equipment
- Installation of High Mask lightings, glanding and termination of the cable to power supply
- Motors Overhauling, Changing of bearings and preventive Maintenance on electrical equipment
- Daily Inspections at the Scrubber, Thickener, Conveyors, Crushers, Stacker and Pumps
- Diagnosing of faulty lighting systems at the plant and fixing it
- Signing Permit, performing isolations and Lockout during breakdowns and shutdowns
- Support commissioning team of new electrical installations
Electrician
WISE DESIGN - AFRICA MINERALS IRON MINE PROJECT-Sierra Leone
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Installation and modification of AC/DC wiring and earthing
- Termination of cables to Emmerson variable speed drives, Schneider PLC's, motors, and transformers
- Carrying out electrical construction work for Tonkolili Iron Ore Plant
- Electrical cabling and termination of field instruments
- Reading and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics
- Assisting of the commissioning team for 1B plant
- Assisting the electrical maintenance team with the day to day running of the plant
Electrician
BOGOSO GOLDEN STAR WATER TREATMENT PROJECT
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Termination of 400 single core cables from transformers to MCC panels
- Installation and arrangement of HV panel and MCC panel
- Running and dressing of cable on racks
- Glanding and termination of all size cables for transformers and MCC panels
Leading hand Electrician
USPE&E - Guinea Electrification project
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Interpretation of electrical installation drawings
- Running and termination of 500 single core cables from transformers to MCC panels
- Termination of HV cables (XLPE) on site
Electrician
USPE&E - London Mining Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone
06.2011 - 10.2011
- Running and termination of single core cables from transformers to MCC panels
- Running and installation of cable and racks
- Interpretation of electrical installation drawings
Leading hand Electrician
GABS Construction Ltd - Anglo Gold Ashanti Estate project
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Interpretation of electrical installation drawings
- General installation of domestic wiring
Leading hand Electrician
SIP CONSTRUCTION Ivory cote - Randgold Tongon Gold Mine Project
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Installation and commissioning of LV panel and MCC panel
- Running and installation of cable on racks
- Running and termination of single core cables from transformers to MCC panels
- Termination of HV cables (XLPE) on site
- Interpretation of electrical installation drawings
General electrician
Electrical Construction & Maintenance Au - Redbak Chirano Gold Mine Expansion project
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Installation of cable racks.
- Installation of instruments: LIT, FIT, and RTD.
- Termination of 500 single-core cables.
- Interpretation of electrical installation drawings.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
General electrician
C & Y Construction - Anglo Gold Ashanti Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Domestic house wiring.
- Install sockets, switches, lights, ceiling fans, and consumer units.
Education
Ghana Secondary Technical School
01-2007
Bethel Junior High School
01-2004
Skills
- Proficient in installing and maintaining electrical power systems
- Experienced in switching operations for low and high voltage systems
- Proficient in HV cable termination
- Strong commitment to safety standards and procedures
- Quick learner with adaptability to codes and ethics
- Capable of reading and analyzing blueprints drawings and electrical schematic diagram
- In-depth understanding of low and high voltage cable termination methods
- Capable to work as a team player or by oneself to achieve desire result
- Capable of troubleshooting electrical system malfunctions and failures
- Committed to excellence
- Commitment to meeting service demands
Certification
Minerals Commission Inspectorate Division
Electrical Engineering Technician Part III
Electrical Engineering Technician Part II
Electrical Engineering Technician Part I
References
1.Hannes Bruwer
Maintenance Electrical supervisor
Africa Minerals Ltd
Sierra Leone
Tel: +27727717111
2. Boateng Mensah Bright
Electrical Eng
Anglo Gold Ashanti Limited
P. O. Box 10 Obuasi
+233 244742878
3. Mr. Boart Albert Beong
Clerk of work commissioning electrical
Anglo Gold Ashanti Limited
+233248254926
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Certifications
11-2021
Hobbies and Interests
Soccer, watching movies and listening to music
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Power System Service AFRICA(PSS) - ArcelorMittal Power Plant Project
10.2023 - 05.2025
Electrical Supervisor
AMPCOR PROJECTS - Anglo Gold Ashanti Obuasi Underground Redevelopment Project KMS
02.2022 - 11.2023
Electrician Technician
AMPCOR PROJECTS - Newmont Ahafo Subika Over Head Power Line Project
10.2021 - 01.2022
Electrical Supervisor
RICH POWER ELECTRICALS LIMITED - Anglo Gold Ashanti Obuasi Underground Redevelopment Project
07.2019 - 06.2021
Electrician Technician
ENI ZEST WEG GROUP GHANA LIMITED - Newmont Ahafo Subika Underground Infrastructure Project
01.2018 - 05.2019
Electrician Technician
ENI ZEST WEG GROUP GHANA LIMITED - Asanko Gold Mine Mill Upgrade
11.2017 - 01.2018
Electrician Technician
SAMDOE LIMITED - Newmont Gold Mine Ahafo Subika Project
10.2016 - 03.2017
Electrician Technician
EnI ZEST GROUP CONSTRUCTION - Newmont Gold Mine Ahafo Power Plant Project
10.2015 - 04.2016
Maintenance/Plant Electrician
AFRICAN MINERALS - Sierra Leone
05.2014 - 02.2015
Electrician
WISE DESIGN - AFRICA MINERALS IRON MINE PROJECT-Sierra Leone
08.2012 - 05.2014
Electrician
BOGOSO GOLDEN STAR WATER TREATMENT PROJECT
03.2012 - 05.2012
Leading hand Electrician
USPE&E - Guinea Electrification project
11.2011 - 01.2012
Electrician
USPE&E - London Mining Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone
06.2011 - 10.2011
Leading hand Electrician
GABS Construction Ltd - Anglo Gold Ashanti Estate project
01.2011 - 06.2011
Leading hand Electrician
SIP CONSTRUCTION Ivory cote - Randgold Tongon Gold Mine Project
04.2010 - 12.2010
General electrician
Electrical Construction & Maintenance Au - Redbak Chirano Gold Mine Expansion project
07.2009 - 08.2009
General electrician
C & Y Construction - Anglo Gold Ashanti Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2008
Ghana Secondary Technical School
Bethel Junior High School
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