Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist

ALEXANDER AMANKRAH

Niagara Falls, ON 416-***-**** *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dynamic engineering leader with over 22 years of global experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems. Proven record of optimizing production efficiency, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical standards. Expert in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA integration, and robotics (ABB, FANUC). Recognized for delivering operational excellence, driving innovation, and mentoring diverse technical teams across manufacturing and food industries. Core Competencies

• Automation & Controls: PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7-300/400), SCADA, HMI, PID loops, VFDs, soft starters, valves and pumps

• Instrumentation: Calibrate, Installed and troubleshot transmitters, sensors, flow meters weighing scales and analytical devices including Ph, RH, oxygen and conductivity meters

• Electrical Systems: HV/LV substations, MCC/PCC panels, schematic reading, safety systems

• Robotics & Networks: ABB RAPID, FANUC, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Predictive, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, system optimization and control panel modification

• Leadership & Compliance: Team supervision, electrical safety documentation, subcontractor management

Professional Experience

Acting Shift Maintenance Supervisor June 2018 – Oct 2024 Alcoa/Maaden Aluminum Company, Saudi Arabia

• Supervised electrical and mechanical maintenance teams during 12-hour shift operation in an aluminum production facility.

• Reduced equipment downtime by 30% through implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance.

• Collaborated with control system teams on SCADA–PLC integration improving communication and operational efficiency.

• Managed subcontractor performance and ensured work compliance with safety standards.

• Improved resource utilization and production reliability through automation upgrades. Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Alcoa/Maaden Aluminum Company, Saudi Arabia Dec 2012 – June 2018

• Installed and commissioned MCCs, PCCs, PLCs, soft starters and VFD systems ensuring operational reliability.

• Developed control logic and performed troubleshooting on Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.

• Managed maintenance of overhead cranes, drives, soft starters and field devices.

• Ensured full compliance with industrial safety and electrical codes.

• Maintained hydraulic and Pneumatic systems for casting cars and power and free conveyors Instrumentation & Automation Technician 2007 – Dec 2012 Nestlé Ghana Ltd, Tema, Ghana

• Maintained and calibrated factory instrumentation and control systems ensuring process accuracy.

• Supported implementation of NQMS/NCE programs enhancing operational efficiency.

• Managed automation networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet) and maintained process instrumentation.

• Operated and maintained boilers, wastewater treatment plant and power generation systems ensuring safety and reliability.

• Calibrate, Installed and troubleshot transmitters, sensors, flow meters weighing scales and analytical devices including pH, RH, oxygen, conductivity meters Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Valco/Babeaks Engineering, Tema, Ghana 2002 – 2006

• Calibrated and maintained process instrumentation and electrical systems for aluminum production.

• Supported control systems for baking furnaces, casting pits, and carbon labs.

• Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical systems and cranes. Education

Master of Management (Innovation & Emerging Technology) 2025–Present University of Niagara Falls, Canada

Postgraduate Certificate – Industrial Automation 2025 Niagara College, Welland, ON

BSc. Information Technology 2012

Ghana Communication Technology University

Advanced Technician Diploma – Telecommunication & Electronics Engineering 2004 City & Guilds of London

Capstone Projects Niagara College 2024–2025

• Safety PLC Trainer Panel: Designed and implemented Guard Logix trainer compliant with Canadian electrical safety regulations (CEC/OESC)

• Multi-PLC Network System: Built Ethernet/IP communication network connecting multiple PLCs for data exchange.

• ABB Robot-Integrated Cell: Programmed ABB robot for automated material handling synchronized with PLC and conveyors.

• Foundry Automation: Designed induction furnace control system using Allen-Bradley platform and FactoryTalk HMI.

• Robotic Sorting System: Created fault-tolerant logic for material handling and cube sorting Professional Training

• Maintenance Training Program – Kempe Engineering, Australia (Aluminum Smelter, 2013)

• Allen-Bradley PLC Troubleshooting & RSLogix5000 – (Ghana)Process and Plant Automation Ltd

(2011)

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