ALEXANDER AMANKRAH

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Ontario,N2P 1E1

+1-226-***-****, +966*********

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OBJECTIVE:

To find a challenging job that puts my analytical skills to maximum use. My key strengths are my ability to learn on the job quickly and to communicate effectively. A self-motivated and dynamic individual, who enjoys taking challenges, especially in the field of engineering, an excellent team player seeking to join a team of innovative engineers in working to achieve the goals of your prospective institution or company. KEY COMPETENCE:

● Experience in Industrial Automation and Instrumentation.

● High competence in control systems, SCADA, PLC (SiemensS7300/400, Allen Bradley) etc

● Experience in maintenance of High Voltage and Low Voltage Substations

● Knowledgeable in Refrigeration and Air-condition systems.

● An unabated working experience in the manufacturing industry for 22years

● Operation and maintenance of Power generating Sets

● Automation and modification of Control Panels

● Maintenance and calibration of boiler instrumentation

● Unabated knowledge in Level measurement, flow measurement, control valve systems

● Effective communication and collaboration skills

● Experienced in reading electrical schematic drawings

● Experience in design and implementation of electrical and control safety systems.

● Experience implementing automation for process control (valves, pumps, analyzers, PID, etc.)

● Designing, developing and implementing automated systems

● Programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs and other control system

● Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, proven track record of diagnosing faulty logic

EXPERIENCE:

Acting Shift Maintenance Supervisor June 2018 - Jan 2024 Alcoa/ Maaden Aluminum Company, Saudi Arabia

● Supervising both Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance activities during Equipment breakdown

● Preparing preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance schedules Planning and management of spare handling

● Handling routine operations, prevention maintenance and troubleshooting. Activities to achieve high productivity by reducing break downtime

● Identifying areas and opportunities of improvement recommending process modification

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication between SCADA and PLC systems.

● Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IO devices to maintain system reliability

● Continuously evaluate and work with control systems team to optimize, enhance efficiency and resource utilization

● Implement improvements to achieve optimal growth conditions

● Coordinate the use of subcontractors when necessary, verifying the quality of their work and documenting required certifications

● Ensure enough materials and support teams are present for a smooth production process Purchase inventory as needed

● Maintain work order system

Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Dec 2012 to June 2018 Alcoa/ Maaden Aluminum Company, Saudi Arabia

● Maintenance of all control circuit of M.C.C and P.C.C Installation, testing and Commissioning of the Electrical equipment

● Installation, operation, maintenance and application of VFD’s, PLC’s soft starters etc. in various systems to ensure system reliability

● Maintenance of the overhead cranes, motors, sensors, field devices, Instruments etc. Job planning for routine and non-routine activities

● Handling the routine operations, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities to achieve high productivity by reducing break downtime

● Conducting enquire and investigations of failures, monitoring all the processes involved to take corrective action

● Identifying areas and opportunities of improvement, recommending process modifications

● Handling all the safety and security aspects of the plant equipment and machinery

● Hydraulic and Pneumatic for casting Pit and Power & Free Conveyor programming, tuning of controllers, monitors and recorders

Instrumentation & Automation Technician 2007 - 2012 Nestle Ghana Limited, Tema, Ghana

● Responsible for efficient maintenance and repairs of all automation and Instrumentation equipment and appliances in the factory

● Supports the instrumentation team to implement the calibration program

● Troubleshooting and installation of field instruments. such as pressure transmitter, temperature transmitter, Level Sensors, flow meters, weighing Systems, measuring devices such as Ph meters, oxygen meters, biochemical oxygen demand meters, calorimeter, RH meters, conductivity meters, etc

● Managing of the automation network infrastructure such as the Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net

● Boiler operation, Controls and maintenance (Shell boilers and High-Pressure Boilers, i.e. Water tube boilers)

● Supports implementation of NQMS and NCE

● Assisting co-workers and trainee (engineers and technicians) in diagnosing machinery and equipment based on observation and application of knowledge from both experience and professional education

● Proactive in promoting Safety

● Carried out preventive, breakdown and shutdown maintenance activities in all the plants (Motors controlling the Stirrers and pumps, High Pressure Pumps, Air Compressors, etc.)

● Boiler operation and maintenance; Maintained all speed drives, soft starters, PLC’s, electrical motors controlling the rotary equipment

● Supported production planning and controls on the line during production activities. Started-up activities and processes on the line

● Responsible for driving the improvement of instrument and electrical plant reliability

● Operation and maintenance of Power generating sets

● Responsible for efficient maintenance and repairs of all automation and Instrumentation equipment in the wastewater treatment plant

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician 2002 – 2006 VALCO (Volta Aluminum Company) - Babeaks Engineering, Tema, Ghana

● Repairs & calibration of weighing scales

● Repairs & calibration of batching and travelling scale for anode production

● Repairs And maintenance of thermocouples and for bake and mixers operations

● Electrical Troubleshooting and Preventive maintenance work on multi-purpose crane, Jib crane, Hi-bay lights and others

● In charge of carbon lab Instrument and electrical system

● calibration of pressure, level, flow and temperature controllers and their transmitters

● Hydraulic and pneumatic for casting pit

● Programming, tuning of controllers, monitors and recorders

● Reading and troubleshooting of electrical prints EDUCATION:

BSc. Information Technology Graduated 2012

Ghana Communication Technology University

Advanced Technician Diploma Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering (Part 1 to 5) 1999 - 2004 City and Guilds of London Institute

TRAINING AND PROJECTS:

● Kempe Engineering (AUSTRALIA)-Maintenance Training Program for Aluminum Smelter Anode Rod Shop (2013)

● Process And Plant Automation Ltd Troubleshooting and installation of Allen Bradley PLC: RSLogix5000(2011) Ghana

● Valco Industrial Training Boiler Instrumentation (2003)

● Valco Industrial Training - Modicon Quantum and Allen Bradley Plc. (2002)

● Valco Industrial Training–Furnace Instrumentation Programmed (2002)

● Work with engineering team to installed and commissioned the automation system for Nestle Ghana, Infant Cereals Milling Plant (Using Allen Bradley Logix 5000 plc and Wonder ware In-Touch)

● Installation and setting up of a fully Automated Vacuum Band Dryer for Nestle Beverage Department

● Work together with engineering team to Installed and commissioned the automation system for Automatic Thimble Stripping Presses (ATSP or TSP) for Rodding Shop- Maaden/Alcoa Aluminum Company

● Part of the engineering team assigned to installed and commissioned the new pressing Machines-Cocoa Processing Company Ghana

● Collaborate with team of engineers to upgraded carbon operation systems from relay control to Modicon quantum plc.- Babeaks Engineering Company Ghana

● Lead a team of engineers to Install and commission automatic gas filling system for Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Co.Ltd- Babeaks Engineering

● Lead a team of engineers to Install and commissioned the automatic fuel control system for generator sets tanks for Barry Callebaut Ghana Limited -Babeaks Engineering REFEERENCES:

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