Francis Obeng

Skilled Electrical Technician with over 6 years of hands-on experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting across oil & gas, mining, industrial manufacturing, and telecommunications sectors. Proven track record on major projects including the ENI OCTP Offshore Receiving Facility (ORF) in Ghana. Proficient in PLC termination, HVAC motor termination, insulation resistance testing, earthing systems, generator operations, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.

Holds an Occupational Health and Safety certificate and is committed to the highest HSE standards. Additional experience in marketing and customer relationship management.

Marketer - TROYSTEEL ROOFING COMPANY - Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

(2024-10)

• Engage with potential and existing customers to educate them on roofing products and services.
• Convert leads into sales through effective product presentation and negotiation.
• Evaluate customer needs and match products to build long-lasting relationships.
• Resolve product and service issues by clarifying complaints, determining causes, and implementing solutions.
• Maintain accurate customer and transaction records using company systems.

Factory Worker (Production Department) - TROYSTEEL ROOFING COMPANY - Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

(2022-09 - 2024-10)

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on factory equipment and materials.
• Conducted insulation resistance, continuity, and ohmic resistance tests on motors and cables at the production facility.
• Assisted production workers in manufacturing roofing sheets to ensure neat and accurate output.
• Supported warehouse staff in arranging and organising roofing materials.
• Operated and monitored Main Power Generators (MPG) and Emergency Diesel Generators (EDG).
• Ensured compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures.

National Service Graduate Trainee (Works & Housing Department) - AMANSIE CENTRAL DISTRICT ASSEMBLY - JACOBU, GHANA

(2021-10 - 2022-09)

• Supervised artisans and coordinated daily tasks for construction and maintenance projects.
• Monitored and logged equipment parameters, ensuring smooth operation of power systems.
• Enforced health, safety, and environmental policies across multiple project sites.
• Maintained accurate records and inventories of tools, equipment, and materials.

Electrical Maintenance (Internship) - GHANA RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED - Takoradi, Ghana

(2020-06 - 2020-09)

• Supported maintenance of electrical systems in trains and railway infrastructure, including street lighting and power control centres.
• Performed daily parameter logging on Main Power Generators and Emergency Diesel Generators.
• Assisted in load transfer operations between Main Power Generation units, ensuring seamless power supply.
• Interpreted single-line diagrams and contributed to troubleshooting constant trips on extractor fans.
• Maintained proper housekeeping and adhered to Permit to Work (PTW) safety protocols.

Field Engineer & Control Room Assistant (Internship) - VODAFONE GHANA LIMITED - Takoradi, Ghana

(2019-06 - 2019-09)

• Supported field engineers in mounting cable trays, fabricating trays, and pulling cables for broadband network expansion.
• Terminated PLC systems and assisted in troubleshooting power control centre faults.
• Performed weekly test runs on Main Power Generators and Emergency Diesel Generators, ensuring operational readiness.
• Assisted control room engineers in coordinating field activities and maintaining service quality for Vodafone customers.

Electrical Assistant (Contract) - SEEPACS ENGINEERING LIMITED – ENI ORF-OCTP Project - Sanzule, Ghana

(2018-05 - 2018-08)

• Supported cable measurement, termination, and insulation resistance testing on a major offshore receiving facility project.
• Assisted in fabrication and mounting of cable trays for power distribution systems.
• Participated in earthing (grounding) system installation and firefighting safety drills.
• Collaborated with multinational engineering teams under strict HSE standards.

Electrical Apprentice - DIVINE ELECTRICALS - Western Region, Ghana

(2016-10 - 2018-05)

• Performed domestic and commercial electrical installations, including house wiring, conduit laying, and trunking systems.
• Installed and repaired appliances such as air conditioners, fans, and lighting systems.
• Prepared cost estimates for clients, improving project transparency and client trust.
• Ensured proper earthing and safety compliance in all installations.

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY (2018-09 - 2021-07)

Certificate I & II - Electrical/Electronic Technology - KIKAM TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (2013-10 - 2016-06)

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) - EPONKU/TANDAN D/A JHS (2010 - 2013)