Electrical and Instrumentation Maintainer - Newmont Golden Ridge Limited - Ghana
(2022-11)
- Execute electrical maintenance tasks, arising out of schedules received from the E&I Supervisor
- Conduct weekly Cummins generators (1600MW) test run
- Conduct daily work planning around STP's, JHA / FLRA and SAFE checks
- Identify, resolve and correct detected E&I faults and defects in equipment
- Troubleshoot technical and / or operational problems
- Conduct in-depth investigations into faults affecting equipment operations and process flows
- Diagnose and repair electrical power and control systems, AC V/S drives and associated with electrical equipment
- Perform routine maintenance on all electrical equipment, in line with approved maintenance standards
- Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, including predictive and preventative electrical and instrumentation maintenance
- Perform installations, maintenance and repair activities, in accordance with OEM specifications. Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with Company policies and procedures
- Provide troubleshooting, repair and proactive maintenance on process equipment
- Comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, procedures and the company environmental compliance policies
- Switching of HV breakers
- Repair and services of industrial lighting systems
- Assist operation, maintenance and metallurgical groups by understanding, troubleshooting, problem solving and optimizing instruments, equipment's and systems
- Experience in isolating procedures, identification and definition of isolation points according to the setup
- Terminates all instruments cables
- Performs advance valve/actuator repairs and calibration
- Adapt calibration and preventive procedures
- Utilize test equipment's to calibrates instruments
- Perform advance troubleshooting of instrumentation
Power Plant (GE 28MW) Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Technician - Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd - Ghana
(2016-11 - 2022-10)
- Attends production morning meetings
- Maintain the Power Plant Operations Log and other documentation/reports for equipment, associated test-runs, etc
- Developing the plant Standard Task Procedures
- Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)/ liaise with the warehouse to re-stock part for the plant
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise the operation of the Power Plant and related facilities
- Ensure that any operational changes are communicated, as well as documented in Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform a full range of duties pertaining to monitoring, operating and adjusting controls to generate specified electrical power, or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations at the Power plant and related facilities
- Control and maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air and auxiliary power
- Open and close valves and switches in sequence upon signals from other workers in order to start or shut down auxiliary units
- Assign and perform plant rounds and inspections; review and monitor readings and recordings of gauge and instrument information to evaluate the function of auxiliary - and other equipment
- Modify and update plant round sheets as necessary for efficient operations
- Monitor supplies and maintain appropriate inventories; estimate quantities of materials and supplies needed and place orders; recommend and assist with equipment purchases
- Troubleshoot operation problems and make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints; reports any needs for major repairs
- Observe and enforce appropriate safety procedures, including those related to working in confined spaces and the safe handling chemicals
- Train staff in work techniques, use of equipment and safety programs and techniques such as confined space entry procedures and operations safety procedures
- Participate in critical control management plan. (CCMP)
- First respondent safety personnel-(first aider)
- Utilizing SAP to raise notifications in order to draft job orders
- Co-generate power with (VRA) to run the process milling plant
- Repair of GE diesel driven set, diesel generator control system and associated equipment
- Maintain safe working practices with every task undertaken
- Organize and participate in safety/toolbox meetings
- Report safety, health or environmental risk issues
- Able to read & understand all associated operation & maintenance manuals
- Ensure all parts required are ordered and on site through the planer
- Supervise daily work
- Distribute daily work to electrical tradesman
- Hands on approach to on the job training of electrical tradesman
- Accurate record keeping of completed work
- Timely reporting of problems & faults to the PowerStation Supervisor
- Carry out PowerStation 'Black Start' procedure
- Supervision of contractors when on site
- Prepare LOTOTO for the work required
- Prepare JHAs (job hazard analysis) and ensure they accompany every work order that requires one
- Maintain continuous production by resolving problems with electrical equipment L.V and H.V systems in the Power Station
- High Voltage experiences include familiarity with HV switching and installations up to 11KV, overhead transmission lines, transformers, generators, switchboards, motors and VF drives
- Ability to communicate across with other maintenance and trade groups to coordinate efficient maintenance activities and planning of shutdowns
- Familiarity working to a budget and ability to control costs
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- A strong commitment to safety and adherence to procedure
Electrical and Instrumentation maintenance Technician - Newmont Ghana Gold Limited - Ghana
(2010-08 - 2016-11)
Conduct safe troubleshooting, replacement, repair, testing and general maintenance of electrical and instrumentation production equipment and systems, according to electrical codes and specifications, to optimize plant processing and production.
- Carries out weekly Caterpillar generator test run
- Execute electrical maintenance tasks for completion, arising out of schedules received from the E&I Supervisor
- Conduct daily work planning around STP's, JHA / FLRA and SAFE checks
- Identify, resolve and correct detected E&I faults and defects in equipment
- Troubleshoot technical and / or operational problems
- Conduct in-depth investigations into faults affecting equipment operations and process flows
- Diagnose and repair electrical power and control systems, AC V/S drives and associated with electrical equipment
- Perform routine maintenance on all electrical equipment, in line with approved maintenance standards
- Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, including predictive and preventative electrical and instrumentation maintenance
- Perform installations, maintenance and repair activities, in accordance with OEM specifications
- Read and utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams and circuit diagrams
- Utilize hand tools, portable electrical tools and maintenance shop equipment safely and effectively
- Test repaired equipment to determine the extent of effective functioning, including but not limited to maintenance of MCC's, motors and drives
- Confirm that tag-outs / lock-outs are in place when disconnecting / connecting and removing electrical motors
- Monitor substations in the plant and carry out any maintenance procedures
- Attend to breakdowns and power outages
- Maintain sufficient spare availability and stock levels
