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STEPHEN YAW AMOAKO
Twifo Praso
Summary
Dynamic Electrical/Instrumentation Lead Hand with extensive experience at Adamus Resources Limited, adept at leading teams and executing complex maintenance tasks. Proven ability in redesigning electrical schematics and fostering collaboration. Committed to safety and efficiency, with a strong background in power generation and a passion for continuous learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRICAL /INSTRUMENTATION LEAD HAND
Adamus Resources Limited
Esiama-Ellembelleh District
07.2023 - Current
- Ensuring that jobs and breakdowns are carried out in accordance with safe work procedures.
- Leading a team of electricians, mechanics, welders and other artisans and supervising the same to ensure that jobs are carried out in a professional manner.
- Carry out preventive maintenance on 3.5 MW SAG- Mill motor.
- I carry out maintenance works on service over headlines, 11kv and 33kv feed lines.
- I do carry out maintenance on Cat Generators (415V to 11KV)
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd
Wassa Akyempim
06.2016 - 07.2022
- Part of the team for the installation and commissioning of the thickener, acacia and paste backfill plants.
- Part of the crushing plant upgrade project – transitioning from hard wiring to PLC.
- Reporting night shift activities to the Maintenance and Process Plant manager at the morning meeting.
- Liaising with the power house to ensure uninterrupted supply of power for continuous plant operation.
- Training and coaching of new electrical employees on safe work and technical aspects of the electrical engineering job.
- Ensuring a smooth, continuous and efficient running of the processing plant.
- Responsible for the safety of the personnel and the equipment during the shift through safety interactions.
- Ensuring that jobs and breakdowns are carried out in accordance with safe work procedures.
- Leading a team of electricians, mechanics, welders and other artisans and supervising the same to ensure that jobs are carried out in a professional manner.
- Keeping record of the running conditions of key plant equipment to identify any anomalies in their operations.
ACTING SHIFT ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd
Wassa Akyempim
08.2015 - 05.2016
- In charge of the milling, crushing and CIL plants maintenance shift jobs.
- Reviewing Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) and other safety procedures for the electrical section.
- Supervision of plant shutdown maintenance.
- Supervision of installation of electrical and instrumentation equipment – motors, switchgears, sensors.
- Installation and condition monitoring of transformers, motors, VSDs, soft starters and MCC components.
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd
Wassa Akyempim
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Installation of electrical instruments and their PLC/SCADA functioning.
- Plant condition Monitoring and reporting
- Calibration of field instruments such as the TAC 1000 cyanide analyzer, pH probes and conveyor belt mass meters.
- Running and termination of instrument cables.
SHIFT ELECTRICIAN
Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd
Wassa Akyempim
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Installation of sensors, limit and proximity switches
- Inspection and monitoring of the CIL plant
- Inspection, calibration and maintenance of TAC 2000 cyanide analyzer
- Building of control starter for electric motors and troubleshooting of faults.
- Maintenance of 3MW mill motors carbon brushes and LRS.
- Maintenance of carbon regeneration kiln burners and diesel fired elution burners
- Well a braced in Jaw and Cone crushers operations and maintenance
- Have much knowledge in ASRI plus operations with respect to crusher operations
PLANT ELECTRICIAN
Wexford Goldfields Ltd
Wassa Akyempim
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Overhauling/reconditioning of induction motors (vibrator and squirrel cage motors).
- Involved in plant shutdown maintenance
- Running of power and instrument cables
- Connection of field instruments
- Installation of electric motors and their starters
NATIONAL SERVICE
Elubo Catholic JSS
Jomoro
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Teaching Integrated Science and Mathematics.
- Supervision of class works, assignments, examinations and general work on the campus.
Education
BSc - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
KAAF University collage
Electrical Engineering Technician I, II & III -
Takoradi Polytechnic
GhanaSenior Secondary Certificate Examination - General Science Option
Takoradi Secondary School
TakoradiSkills
- Redesigning and amending of electrical schematics when necessary
- Assembly of stator and rotor excitor for Cat generator of 415v to 11kv for power generation
- Change the stator excitor or rotor excitor when faulty for power generation and the rotating diodes on Cat generator (415V/11KV)
- Can stand and soak pressure from job and execute the task
- Team leader and decentralised ideas and opinions
- Eager to learn more and embrass new skills
Mobile Numbers
- 024 846 7732
- 057 381 7258
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/28/80
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr. Kwabena Owusu-Akyaw, Metallurgical Manager, Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd, 0244012908/0273619814, koakyaw@gsr.com
- Mr. Solomon Odoom, Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor, Chirano, 0542778777/0277683053
- Ing. Gideon Kwame Owusu, Electrical Supervisor, Adamus Resources Limited, 0242166211, gideonko@icloud.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Car maintenance
- Car face lifting
- Music
- Soccer (playing and watching)
- Cycling
Training
- Best Practices – advanced high voltage electrical protection, CDM Training Solutions Professional (SA), 06/01/11
- Best Practices – advanced low voltage electrical protection/troubleshooting, CDM Training Solutions Professional (SA), 06/01/11
- Occupational radiation safety training for radiation protection, Ghana Atomic Energy, 11/01/12
- First Aid Certification, St. John Ambulance, 01/01/06
- VSD/Motor/Soft Starter Training Course Certificate, Zest WEG Group – Ghana, 11/01/17
- Effective Supervision Training, Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd, 01/01/16
- Basic Slinging and rigging Certificate, Global Health and Safety Group, 09/01/14
Drivers License
Ghanaian driver’s license, B
Statutory Membership
Inspecting Engineer Certificate of Competency, Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission, Ghana, 10/01/17
Timeline
ELECTRICAL /INSTRUMENTATION LEAD HAND
Adamus Resources Limited
07.2023 - Current
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2022
ACTING SHIFT ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd
08.2015 - 05.2016
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
SHIFT ELECTRICIAN
Golden Star (Wassa) Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2013
PLANT ELECTRICIAN
Wexford Goldfields Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
NATIONAL SERVICE
Elubo Catholic JSS
01.2002 - 01.2003
BSc - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
KAAF University collage
Electrical Engineering Technician I, II & III -
Takoradi Polytechnic
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - General Science Option
Takoradi Secondary School