Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician
Resume:
SHADRACK ETTEY
GK-****-****, PEACE LAND-ACCRA GHANA (+233) 552- 917 – 880 **************@*****.***
PROFILE
Dedicated Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation Technician with hands-on experience across various departments within the Volta River Authority, including Thermal Generation and Strategic Projects. Proficient in the preventive and corrective maintenance of TM2500 gas turbines, fire and gas systems, generator auxiliaries, and industrial electrical equipment. Demonstrates strong skills in pre-commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and system inspections, while supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure operational reliability and safety. Offers additional experience in project implementation support, technical documentation, and coordination for power generation projects. Recognized for practical problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a solid foundation in electrical and electronics engineering, along with extensive freelance expertise in repairing electrical appliances and electronic devices.
WORK EXPERIENCES
Volta River Authority, Thermal Generation Dept., Anwomaso October 2025 – Present
Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician (Casual staff)
Support in planned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on TM2500 Gas Turbine, which includes 1000-hour inspection, semi-annual inspection and annual inspection to ensure system reliability and lifecycle management.
Assist in pre-commissioning of TM2500 Gas Turbines of the Anwomaso Thermal Power Phase II Project.
Assist various teams in troubleshooting of TM2500 Gas Turbine parts, Fire & Gas System Alarms, generator lube oil System, calibrations and fault correction.
Volta River Authority, Thermal Generation Dept., Anwomaso Augest 2025 – September 2025
Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician (National Service Person)
Assisted in conducting regular checks on PLCs
Assisted in preventive and corrective maintenance of TM2500 gas turbines.
Assisted in troubleshooting and maintaining faulty parts on the TM2500 Gas turbine and Fire & Gas System Alarms.
Assisted in calibrations and fault correction.
Assisted in pre-commissioning of TM2500 Gas turbines.
Volta River Authority, Strategic Project and New Business Dept., Tema October 2024 – July 2025
Project Implementation Assistant (National Service Person)
Assisted senior engineers in planning and engineering design reviews in the implementation of strategic power projects.
Assisted with project documentation, correspondence, and administrative functions within the unit.
Contributed to coordination and communication between teams to ensure project alignment and compliance.
Performed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment, including televisions, ceiling fans, shredding machines, laptops, water dispensers, and facility water supply systems.
Volta River Authority, Thermal Generation Dept., Kpone October 2023 – November 2023
Electrical Technician (Industrial Attachment)
Assisted with preventive maintenance on the cooling fan motor starter, generator circuit & miniature circuit breakers, vertical centrifugal pump and BOP batteries.
Assisted in the replacement of a miniature circuit breaker at the fuel forwarding station.
Supported the installation of an auxiliary transformer cooling fan and flowmeter & pressure gauge on a firefighting hydrant.
Supported maintenance on the ventilation fans and motor starter switch.
Troubleshot and repaired emergency exit signage.
Investigated the ressurized panel failure for the isolated phase bus duct.
Aided in the troubleshooting of the switchyard lights.
Peace Land, Greater Accra January 2016 – Present
Freelance Repairer
Electrical Appliances and Electronics Device repairs
EDUCATION
Kumasi Technical University Sept. 2021 – Sept. 2024
HND Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Projects
Final Year: Design and Implementation of Lecture Hall Wireless Audio Streaming System
Assignment:
oHome Automation
oBattery Power Park using Lithium-Ion Battery and BMS
oSolar Tracking System
Koforidua Technical Institute Jun. 2018 – Jun. 2021
CTVET Electronics Engineering
Project
Final Year: Design and Construction of a 100-watt Audio Amplifier
Leadership
Class Secretary (December 2019- June 2021): Responsible for correspondence regarding class activities
SKILLS
Technical Skills
Knowledgeable in electrical wiring, installation, and maintenance
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Strongly adheres to safety protocols in the workplace
Soft Skills
Critical thinker with strong decision-making skills
Innovative and quick learner with versatility
Effective leadership and teamwork capabilities
Excellent reporting and communication skills with attention to detail
Highly committed, self-disciplined and easy to train
Self-determined and motivated to achieve goals
INTERESTS
Music (Listening & Exploring),
Outdoor Activities such as Sightseeing
REFERENCES
Ing. Kenneth Edem Agbeko
Principal Engineer
Strategic Project & New Business Department
Volta River Authority
Ing. Eugene Nkrumah Baafi
Electrical Engineer
Thermal Generation Department
Volta River Authority
Mr. Dzagah Yao Mawutor
Head of Department
Electronics Engineering Department
Koforidua Technical Institute
+233-**-***-****/+233-**-***-****
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