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Stephen Arthur

Takoradi

Summary

Licensed Electrical Technician and Technical Supervisor with over 15 years of progressive experience in industrial, power systems, infrastructure, and facility electrical operations. Highly skilled in electrical installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, power distribution systems, generators, and industrial equipment operations. Proven ability to lead technical teams, maintain plant reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Experienced in working within multinational engineering environments and large industrial facilities. Seeking an Electrical Technical Officer / Electrical Technician position where strong technical expertise and operational leadership can contribute to safe and efficient operations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Technician / Acting Technical Supervisor

Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant Ltd (IRECOP)

Sunyani, Ghana

09.2024 - Current

Lead technical maintenance activities for industrial recycling plant operations.
Perform electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and power systems.
Supervise technicians and coordinate daily technical operations.
Conduct switching operations on 11kV Ring Main Unit (RMU) and 12.5MVA power transformer.
Perform grounding and operational checks on transformer systems.
Install and maintain electrical equipment, motors, circuit breakers, relays, and control systems.
Monitor generators and heavy-duty operational equipment.
Service CAT, Perkins, and industrial generator engines supporting plant operations.
Support maintenance of heavy equipment including Hyundai HL660L Payloader and Roll-on/Roll-off trucks.
Prepare Monthly Performance Reports (MPR) and operational technical reports.
Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment safety and maintenance
Key Achievement
Improved equipment availability through structured preventive maintenance planning.

Electrician / Electrical Team Lead

AKTOR – LASER & TURBO – YAPI MERKEZI – STFA – AL JABER (ALYSJ JV)

Qatar

09.2016 - 01.2019

Led electrical installation teams on large infrastructure projects.
Installed power bus ducts based on engineering drawings.
Performed cable pulling, glanding, testing, and termination.
Installed distribution boards, lighting systems, sockets, and fire detection devices.
Conducted insulation resistance and continuity testing.
Installed cable trays, trunking, and ladder systems.
Interpreted electrical schematics and ensured compliance with project specifications.
Supported commissioning and testing of electrical installations.
Key Achievement
Successfully delivered installations within project timelines while maintaining safety compliance.

Systems Manager (Electrical & Operations)

Community Water & Sanitation Development Board

Sefwi Akontombra, Ghana

10.2009 - 09.2016

Managed electrical and operational performance of municipal water systems.
Maintained motors, pumps, and electrical control panels.
Diagnosed and resolved system electrical faults.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports.
Ensured continuous system availability through preventive maintenance.
Provided emergency technical response and system recovery.
Key Achievement
Maintained reliable water supply operations through improved maintenance coordination.

High Voltage Transmission Power Trainee

Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo)

Takoradi Transmission Substation

06.2005 - 06.2006

Conducted insulation resistance testing on 161kV, 33kV, and 415V transformers.
Assisted isolation of SF6 and oil circuit breakers during maintenance shutdowns.
Performed transformer ratio testing and lightning arrester testing.
Serviced 125V substation battery banks.
Installed and calibrated three-phase energy meters.
Supported troubleshooting within transmission switchyard systems.