Electrical Engineer Engineering Technician
Resume:
COBBINAH Joshua
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A time-served and suitably qualified electrical engineer with extensive knowledge of electrical legislation, codes and standards of practice. A meticulous, hard-working and focused professional who has a long track record of identifying probable risks, preventing accidents and implementing safety regulations. Experienced in installing, maintaining and testing electrical systems and equipment in power station, commercial and industrial environments. Physically fit for demanding work and willing to travel or relocate. Possessing an in-depth knowledge of safety procedures for both construction and maintenance projects. Now looking to further a successful career by working for an ambitious and expanding company.
Career Objective
To work in a challenging organization or environment where opportunities, initiatives and challenges would help bring to bear my knowledge, skills, competencies and experience in accordance with its policies in the furtherance and achievement of business and corporate objectives
Areas of Expertise
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Testing and commissioning
Sub and Main Distribution Board Design
Planning, directing, organizing and Scheduling Project
Power Construction and installation works (HV, MV & LV)
Power Design
Motor Starters and Controls Design
Project Coordination and Quality Management
Schedule management and Bill of quantity (BOQ}
Documentation management
Safety Management
Monitoring and Evaluation
Personal Skills
Methodical
Practical
Attention to detail
Strong familiarity with safety equipment
Excellent Computer Knowledge – MS Office, MS Project, Primavera 6 prof 19 and AutoCAD
Key Skills and Competencies
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, system schematics and related plans.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels and willing to learn new skills.
Good problem-solving skills for diagnosing electrical faults.
Troubleshooting problems on various types of equipment
Effective time management
Multi-tasking
Pro-active
Organization, Communication, Motivation and Leadership skills
Effective teamwork and communicational skills
Ability to communicate effectively, including writing skills
Initiative, ability to manage own time
Analytical thinking
Responsible
Problem solving
Major Accomplishment
Supervised, Site manage and coordinated the installation of thirty-eight million dollars (USD 38,000,000) on first time in Ghana, Gas Insulated Switch Gear (GIS) for reinforcement of power supply to Accra central
No casualty or accident has ever occurred on site under my management.
CAREER HISTORY
SAHARA MEP LTD May, 2020 – June 2021
Building Services
Project Manager/Site Engineer
Liaising with sub-contractors both MEP and civil, define project specification, BOQ and time lines for the projects.
Preparing of work schedule, weekly report, daily report and monthly progress report.
Draft layout and develop plans for installation, review and approving equipments and fixtures according to project specifications.
Oversee Project Management, coordinating, documentations and review of MEP drawings for projects.
Communicate accurately, concisely, and professionally with all staffs and sub-contractors as to important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and time estimated until completion and also on budget.
Performed quality control checks, setting up realistic deadlines, constantly updating and communicating to team
Advising Managers, colleagues of safe working practices.
Solving challenges pertaining to project activities.
Sub-Contractors management and organizing meetings.
Electrical installation designs.
Hitachi Plant Construction July, 2017 – March, 2020
(Reinforcement of Power Supply to Accra Central) 161kv substation
Electrical Engineer and Project Coordinator (Installations)
Assisted and supported the Project Director in his daily duties.
Ensured that relevant management information’s were captured and analyzed.
Leading and supervising the installation of 171kv GIS and transformer, control and power cables, 33kv switch gear.
In-charge of MEP works
Oversaw weekly and monthly progress reporting to stake holders and liaised with sub-contractors for effective job done.
Arranged for progress meetings with sub-contractors and carried out materials submittals to consultant for approval.
Ensured compliance with specifications and client requirements by coordinating installation, documentation and testing activities.
Submittals of inspection and check list to client and consultant for job completion
Ensured project implementation adheres to the project specifications and applicable standards (JPS and BS standards).
Ensured engineers on site supervised the installation of the substation equipment and cabling to conform to the approved design.
Monitored the implementation of the project schedule to ensure adherence with the project timeline
Checked and certified the invoices of the contractors and monitored safety protocol ensuring compliance during works.
Sanita Ghana Ltd
Maintenance Manager Feb, 2015 – July, 2017
Confers with management, engineering, to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of equipment.
In charge of all plumbing, carpentry, structure, HVAC, Fire, Electrical and other related maintenances.
Responsible for maintaining and repairing the heavy machinery, plant equipment, control systems and other industrial production processes.
Conducting periodic maintenance checks, planning equipment upgrades and machinery modifications, identifying faults, investigating equipment breakdowns and monitoring the performance of equipment after repairs have been carried out.
Making sure that equipment is working and not in danger of breaking down.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machines to keep them running smoothly. Which include replacing worn parts and checking oil and other fluid levels
Perform periodic inspections, testing, adjustments, calibrations and servicing activities necessary to assure the proper operation of process instrumentation and control systems in the company.
Responsible for troubleshooting the problem and assessing whether parts can be repaired or need to be replaced.
Commonly responsible for ordering and installing replacement parts, upgrades or changes to established systems to improve or prolong efficiency
ABB Ghana Limited Nov, 2007- Aug, 2014
Electrical Technician Engineer
Building of Automatic change over switches
Building and design of main and Sub Main Distribution Board, Panels and switches.
Building and design of motor Stators, control systems Star-Delta, Direct online Starters and Siemens S7 300 PLC systems
Carrying out new project work, design and installation.
Interpreting work instructions, drawings and schematic diagrams.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Degree Associate, Electrical Engineering, - Bakerville University, California, USA, 2014.
Electrical Engineering Technician (III), - Accra Polytechnic, 2007
Electrical Engineering Technician (II), - Good Shepherd College, 2006
Electrical Engineering Technician (I), - Good Shepherd College, 2005
Intermediate Electrical Installation Works, - Tema Technical Institute, 2004
BECE Certificate, - University Primary & Junior High, Legon,2001
TRAININGS/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Time Management, - Watsan Training and Development Center, Kenya, 2021
Monitoring and Evaluation, - Watsan Training and Development Center, Kenya, 2020
Leadership and Teamwork, - Watsan Training and Development Center, Kenya, 2020
Electrical Safety Awareness, - The Knights of Safety Academy, England, 2020
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health,(COSHH) - The Knights of Safety Academy, England, 2020
Project Management Professional (PMP), - Certified Ghana, PMI accredited, 2019
Human Recourse and Strategic Management - Graduate Training Institute (Legon) 2015
BIO-DATA
Date of Birth : June 28, 1985 Nationality: Ghanaian Marital Status: Married Languages: English, Twi, Ga, Fante
REFERENCES
Mr. Wisdom kaley
Operations/Quantity
Sahara MEP Ltd
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Nakano Ryosuke
Project Engineer
Hitachi Plant Construction
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Mark Quaye
Chief Engineer
ABB Ghana Limited
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