William Duodu Asihene, MSc.
Field Operator (Ameri Power Plant) at Hasman Technical Services Limited- Claim this Profile
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Solar PV Design, Code, Economics, Sales, and Site Visits
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Training programme for electrical technician engineers
E.C.G training school
Experience
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Hasman Technical Services Limited
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Ghana
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Operator (Ameri Power Plant)
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Oct 2019 - Present
Perform a wide range of activities to ensure the safe and optimum operation of power plant equipment • Performed over 300 successful Start-ups of General Electric’s TM 2500 Engine-Generator set and bringing them to an ideal state for synchronising; • Achieved over 300 successful attempts to Synchronising 25 MW Electric generators to the national Grid at different grid conditions; • Monitor controls, metres and gauges to ensure power producing equipment and its auxiliaries operate within the specified limits; • Adjusted flows and controls to maintain safe operation of the engine generators set resulting in no system damage during my shift; • Adjust controllers to ensure electricity flow parameters are in range of the utility grid requirements no recorded grid disturbance caused by Ameri power plant; • Observe indicators for defects or malfunctioning and initiated appropriate repair or shutdown procedures as and when it happened; • Perform lockout/Tagout procedures on various plant equipment for routine or scheduled maintenance; and • Record Information on gauges and monitors at specific times for mailing or into computer database for later reference. Show less
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EAC Electricals
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2019
• Design and construction of various motor control panels for Newmont Ahafo Mine; • Automation of sewage and water treatment plant for Newmont Ahafo Mine; • Design and installation of perimeter lights for Newmont Block Factory; and • Writing a computer simulation program to test the effect of lightning on distribution transformers. • Design and construction of various motor control panels for Newmont Ahafo Mine; • Automation of sewage and water treatment plant for Newmont Ahafo Mine; • Design and installation of perimeter lights for Newmont Block Factory; and • Writing a computer simulation program to test the effect of lightning on distribution transformers.
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International Energy Services Limited
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Nigeria
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Oil and Gas
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Engineer
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Coordinated the installation of various protective devices on the Network System Improvement Project for VRA-NedCo; • Supervised a ten-member, linemen crew on the decommissioning of dilapidated expulsion fuses and installation of new fuse assemblies at 61 substations across the upper-west region of Ghana; • Developed different earthing strategies for the improvement of various substations to achieve an earth resistance of below 5-ohms; • Supervised an 8-member field service crew on the improvement of 42No. substation earthing in the upper west region; • Installed Auto Reclosers and Auto Sectionalizers on various sections of the 34.5 kV power distribution network of NedCo; • Installed 7 Air Break Isolators at various locations on NedCo’s Medium Voltage lines; and • Part of the team that prepared the Tender Document, which won the supply of 4-Core Amour Cable to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. Show less
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Technology Management Group
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electrical Field Engineer
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
Directed and supervised various installation works on the SHEP-IV electrification project which led to the supply of electricity to 150 rural communities in the western region of Ghana; • Prepared material requisition for each sub-contractor as per contract package; • Supervised the construction of low voltage and medium voltage overhead lines to various rural communities as specified in the installation manual; • Directed the construction of substations from earthing installation to the mounting and dressing of transformers and switchgears; • Prepared monthly reports indicating status and progress of work for each work zone; • Performed the Installation of Load Isolators on ECG’s network in the Sefwi enclave; • Researched into the causes of Howard Industries (HI) transformer burnouts and concluded on improper fusing, leading to about 80% reduction in transformer burnouts in the area; • Responsible for providing direct supervision and technical guidance to line crews performing construction activities on distribution line projects; • Provided safety procedures to enable line crew work in a safe and secured environment; • Interpreted drawings and implemented drawing revisions provided for line crews; • Collaborated with ECG engineers in commissioning of power lines and transformers; and • Prepared monthly reports indicating status and progress of work for each work zone. Show less
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Arthur Energy Advisors
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Ghana
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electrical Field Inspector
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Jun 2011 - Mar 2015
Supervised medium voltage and low voltage power line construction on the rural electrification project for Sefwi Wiawso municipality • Interpreted drawing mark-ups and implemented drawing revisions provided for linesmen crew; • Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of transformer and power lines, including continuity and insulation resistance testing; • Collaborated successfully with ECG engineers in commissioning new power lines and transformers; • Prepared monthly reports indicating the status and progress of work for each work zone. Show less
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Electrical Supervisor
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Jun 2010 - May 2011
Supervised and performed General Electrical Works on the Takoradi Thermal Power 3 project • Part of the project team on the installation of various electrical equipment and its wiring at the thermal plant; • Led the field service team on the laying of 500m 415 V and 11 kV underground cable from the Takoradi thermal plant to the VRA hospital; • Supervised the Installation of an underground (1200 meters) fibre optic cable from the VRA thermal plant to the VRA township and administration block; • Leadman on the installation of perimeter lighting at the VRA administration block; • Supervised wiring works on the new administration block for VRA; Show less
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Volta River Authority
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
Worked with the Operation and Maintenance Team on various devices and Equipment in the Power Plant • Performed routine maintenance on switchyard components like the circuit breakers; • Carried out routine inspection and maintenance of DC batteries; • Installation and repair of the general lighting system in the power plant; • Performed various test on transformers and accessories during Scheduled maintenance; • Repair of electrical motors and switchgear in the power plant. Show less
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electrical foreman
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
Installation and maintenance of heavy duty machines such as the induction furnace; Troubleshooting and maintenance of overhead cranes; Maintenance of electrical motors; Installation and maintenance of AC and DC panels; Provision of power supply to the administration block. Installation and maintenance of heavy duty machines such as the induction furnace; Troubleshooting and maintenance of overhead cranes; Maintenance of electrical motors; Installation and maintenance of AC and DC panels; Provision of power supply to the administration block.
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Education
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2016 - 2019
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
Master of Science - MSc, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2011 - 2015
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2005 - 2008
Takoradi Technical University
Higher National Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2016 -
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2015 -
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