Smart Nana Nkansah
Engineer
Aboadze-Takoradi,Accra, Ghana
Summary
Focused Electrical Engineer with background in power systems, automation and controls. In-depth understanding of control and power-delivery systems. Experienced in developing technical studies and investigations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineer
Volta River Authority (V.R.A.)
08.2012 - Current
- Management of the Control & Instrumentation - Engineering with 9 Instrument Technicians [Charge hand]
- Upholding the integrity of instrument loop drawings & technical data sheets
- Management of plant instrumentation and control system
- Management of quantity of critical spares [ORACLE]
- Safety and risk management
- Human resource development programme [Artisans & Apprentices]
- Time & attendance management [ORACLE]
- Plant improvement and capacity increase planning
- Hazardous operation planning and implementation
- Planning and costing of instrumentation and control projects
- Liaison with systems integration companies in terms of projects
- Project management, commissioning & acceptance for operations and maintenance
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Offering technical assistance to field instrument technicians with regards to fault finding and problem solving
- Acting Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Supervisor
- Taking over responsibilities of C&I Supervisor in his absence.
- Developed comprehensive test plans to validate performance of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
- Introduced automated controls into manufacturing facilities, enabling more seamless integration between various equipment types.
- Standardized documentation processes for easier tracking and retrieval of project files, boosting overall team productivity levels.
- Optimized system performance by conducting detailed simulations using advanced modeling tools and software applications.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of high-profile projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Improved overall project efficiency by streamlining electrical design processes and implementing best practices in engineering methodology.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team, fostering an environment of innovation and growth.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth through knowledge sharing and hands-on training sessions.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for the procurement of electrical materials used in construction projects, ensuring quality products were selected at competitive prices.
- Reduced downtime on power generation through proactive maintenance planning and swift troubleshooting measures on electrical control and instrumentation components.
- Conducted rigorous field inspections throughout project lifecycles to ensure proper installation and adherence to safety standards.
- Established rigorous quality control procedures to ensure consistent excellence in deliverables across all projects managed.
- Managed budgets for multiple projects concurrently, optimizing resource allocation to stay within financial constraints while achieving desired outcomes.
- Enhanced reliability of critical power systems by conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
- Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for commercial and industrial applications.
- Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
Controls & Instrument Engineer
Ghana National Gas Limited
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Liaison with VRA, GRIDCo AND ECG in terms of projects Electrical and Instrumentation systems
- Liaison with SINOPEC in terms of projects
- Upholding the integrity of Instrument loop drawings & instrument technical data sheets
- Management of Plant instrumentation and Control system [13000 loops +- 18000 I/O]
- Safety and risk management
- Hazardous operation planning and implementation
- Planning and costing of Instrumentation and Control projects
- Project Documentation Review and Commentary for SINOPEC
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Acting Lead, Instrumentation Engineer
- Taking over responsibilities of Lead, Control & Instrument Engineer in his absence.
Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer
Goldfields Ghana Limited
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Design and modification of motor power & control equipment circuits, reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics
- Ensured accurate and safe completion of all preventive maintenance duties
- Installation, maintenance and repair works on electromechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment, including LV and HV transformers, generators, automatic changeover switch, block magnet, metal detector, and hydraulic and pneumatic devices
- Offering technical assistance to field instrument technicians with regards to fault finding and problem solving
- Radiation Protection Officer
- Acting Technical Superintendent
- Taking over responsibilities of Senior Technician in his absence.
Controls & Instrument Engineer- CONTRACT
Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2010 - 01.2011
- PLC Installation & maintenance
- Maintenance and programming
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessment and job safety analysis before any job commences
- Standby and breakdown assistance
- Database management
- Factory Talk Instrument loop drawings & instrument technical data sheets
- Ms
- ACCESS, PLC SCADA dbase management
- Technical Assistance
- Technical assistance to field instrument technicians and electricians with regards to fault finding and problem solving
- Plant upgrading
- Planning & costing
- Ordering equipment
- Coordinating field work
- PLC equipment installation & programming
- Assisting with SCADA development
- Assisting with Piping & Instrumentation Drawings (PID) development
- Creating instrument loop drawings & data sheets
- Project commissioning & acceptance for use
- Project management.
National Service :Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer
Goldfields Ghana Limited
10.2009 - 08.2010
- Maintenance, repairs, fault-finding and installations of all field instruments
- Schematic and/or blueprint reading
- Electrical Construction
- Troubleshooting- Electrical and Electronic devices
- Replace electrical motor bearings and rewires motors
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, PID and control systems
- Exowelded earthing connections on electrical installations
- Executed jobs with ECG codes & standards, NEC and IEEE regulations.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
University of Mines And Technology, UMaT
Tarkwa, Western Region- Ghana2009
High School Diploma -
Tarkwa Senior High School, TARSCO
Tarkwa, Western Region-Ghana2004
Skills
- Electrical Engineering Standards
- Electrical design
- Team Leadership
- Electrical experience
- Power systems
- Project Management
- Electrical safety standards
- Quality Management
- Technical Writing
- Technical Support
- Power Systems Analysis
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Instrumentation and measurement
- Staff Management
- Failure Analysis
- Time Management
- Data Collection
- Hardware Integration
- Wiring Schematics
- Electrical Component Integration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional Engineering License
- Documentation Compliance
- Budget Adherence
- System-Level Electrical Design and Integration
- System Solutions
- Object Component-Oriented Software
- Circuit Diagnostics
- Electrical Grounding Inspection
- Skilled with Analytical Software
- Electrical Diagram Production
- Design Process Tool Methodology
- Customer Experience Control
- Performance and Compatibility Analysis
- Operation System Software
- Sketch Drawings
- Energy Consumption
- Technical Requirements Estimation
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Technical Manual Compilation
- Ladder Logic
- Installation Inspection
- Project Timeline Adherence
- System Instrumentation Design
- Panel Termination
- Manage Programs
- Electrical Understanding
- Transformer Installation
- Electrical Testing Instruments
- Fire and Alarm System Design
- Equipment Implementation
- Project Scope Evaluation
- AutoDesk AutoCAD Software
- Operational Process Inspection
- Operational Analysis Expertise
- Estimate Costs
- Client Communication
Websites
Languages
English
Twi
Nzema
Professional Body
Ghana Institution of Engineers
Management Courses Seminars Completed
- Six Sigma: Volta River Authority [September 2014]
- PMP: Volta River Authority [July 2013]
- Safety for Supervisors Training Course(SSTC): Gold Fields Ghana [July 8, 2011]
- AutoCAD: Progressive Academy [June, 2010]
- RSlogix 5000: Process & Plant Automation [March 20, 2010]
- FTView SE Studio: Process & Plant Automation [June 26, 2010]
- Project Management: BB & B Company [September 21, 2010]
- Citect Training: Schneider Electrics [September 22, 2010]
- Medium Voltage Engineering: Gold Fields, SA [April 6, 2009]
- Modular Hardware and Configuration: Modular Mining [January, 2011]
- Energy Management and Conservation: Gold Fields, SA [April 8, 2011]
- Radioactive Source Training: Ghana Atomic Energy [November, 2010]
- Isolation and Lockout Procedure: Gold Fields Ghana [November, 2009]
- Fault-finding electrical devices & control circuits: Gold Fields Ghana [October, 2010]
- Basic Siemens PLC: Gold Fields Ghana [November, 2009]
- Practical Process Control: Gold Fields Ghana [November, 2009]
- Practical Health & Safety Management: UMaT [December, 2009]
Computer Literacy
5
Full Names
Smart Nana Nkansah
Contact Numbers
- Mobile, +233202257172
- Mobile, +233243564235
Email Addresses
- Profkaloo1@yahoo.com
- Smart.nkansah@vra.com
Professional Strengths Skills
- Management
- Honest and attentive to details
- Proficient in assessing data and formulating solutions
- Strong team work and proactive
- Effective at time management and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to motivate, advise & persuade others to achieve business objectives
- Manage all project functions from concept development and design to delivery
- Six Sigma Quality Assurance certification
- Computer literacy
- Management of industrial instrumentation and process control projects or portfolio
- Management of the instrumentation workshop
- Safety and risk management
- Supervisory abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Human Resource Development [Artisans & Apprentices]
- Time & Attendance Management [SAP and ORACLE]
- Technical [6 years’ experience]
- PLC and SCADA systems
- Microsoft
- Industrial Instrumentation and Process control Systems
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Driving License: Yes: Own Transport
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Ing. Erwin Normanyo, Head of Department, Electrical and Electronics Eng, University of Mines and Technology, Box TK 237, Tarkwa, Ghana, enormanyo@umat.edu.gh, +233209 871 952
- Tom Lubbe, Technical Superintendent, Technical Services- Eng, Gold Fields Ghana, Box Tk 26, Tarkwa, Ghana, Tom.lubbe@goldfields.com.gh, +233544 311 882
- Ing Stephen Owusu, Plant Manager, Takoradi Thermal Generation, Volta River Authority, Box 237, Aboadze-Takoradi, Ghana, Stephen.Owusu@vra.com, +233244 540 879
Affiliations
- MEMBER OF GHANA INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING
- FEDERATION OF AFRICAN ENGINEERING ORGANISATIONS
- World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)
Certification
- [Leadership re-orientation programme] Training -
- Electrical Engineering License
READING, WRITING AND LISTING TO MUSIC
I enjoy reading financial journals and learning new skills.
i write done almost everything i do daily for the past fifteen years. This helps me plan and execute with caution all determined steps towards my life goals.
Listing to good music gospel musics ha been with me since childhold.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsAccomplishments
- Saved company $20000 by designing and executing an electrical design improvement project.
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of Access Control system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Interests
Agriculture
Reading,Writing and listing to Music
I love reading financial journals
Writing is a skill i developed years ago which helps me document every activity i undertake daily.
I Love gospel music that inspires my spirit being
Timeline
Electrical Engineer
Volta River Authority (V.R.A.)
08.2012 - Current
Controls & Instrument Engineer
Ghana National Gas Limited
05.2012 - 08.2012
Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer
Goldfields Ghana Limited
01.2011 - 05.2012
Controls & Instrument Engineer- CONTRACT
Goldfields Ghana Limited
08.2010 - 01.2011
National Service :Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer
Goldfields Ghana Limited
10.2009 - 08.2010
MBA - Finance
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
University of Mines And Technology, UMaT
High School Diploma -
Tarkwa Senior High School, TARSCO
- [Leadership re-orientation programme] Training -
- Electrical Engineering License
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