MAXIMO
Anthony Opoku
Power Engineer
Brampton,ON
Summary
I am currently seeking a challenging position in a diverse and growth-oriented energy generation, transmission, and or distribution company where my significant educational and work experience will be harnessed in advancing its vision and mission using my core values of professionalism, integrity, commitment, respect, and teamwork.
I am a pro-active mechanical and electrical power engineer with over 5 years working experience in a combined cycle thermal power generation plant. NEBOSH IGC certified in occupational health and safety, I am also MAXIMO trained to safely isolate energized systems through the LOCK-OUT/ TAG-OUT procedure as well as experienced in risk assessment procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Cenpower Operations And Services
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Identifies performance shortfalls, and areas of improvement to implement actions necessary to correct anomalies.
- Analyses equipment failures, investigates, reports, and determines root causes, recommends recovery plans, and proposes cost-effective solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Performs reliability, process optimization, troubleshooting, and, capital improvement for new projects.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Supports the implementation of a computerized maintenance management system(CMMS) by updating all records such as plant assets, work orders, repairs, and modification of equipment
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to help shift team grow professionally.
- Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
- Carries out any other duties assigned by the Production or Maintenance Manager.
Control room Engineer
Cenpower Operations & Services
12.2016 - 04.2020
- Responsible for customer communications and written internal communications log
- Training of Operations & Maintenance team members on industrial knowledge and practices to improve plant performance
- Visual monitoring of parameters, data points, and sensor outputs to verify operating conditions and detect system malfunctions
- Synthesis of weather information from weather services and interconnected companies to respond to load demand changes as directed through curtailment orders and outage directives
- Anticipation and identification of potential or recurring problems and implementing the appropriate corrective/preventive action(s)
- Securing and isolating different equipment under Lockout/Tagout for maintenance purposes
- Documenting and reporting on activities associated with planned or forced outages
- Performing shut-downs, start-ups, and load control as directed with respect to personnel, equipment and grid safety
- Ensuring compliance to all regulatory and contractual requirements through supervision of adherence to all operational procedures and policies
- Acting in the capacity of Shift Engineer in the absence of the Shift Engineer.
Mechanical Engineer
United Fabrication Limited
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Supervision of work done with the Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) laser and plasma cutting, drilling, punching and bending machines
- Interpretation of process and instrumentation drawings to technicians
- Liaison between senior engineer and shop floor technicians.
Control room Operator
Plot Enterprise Ghana
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Responsible for monitoring server and the operating stations during power outages and fluctuations
- In charge of recipe and operation troubleshooting
- Monitoring and maintenance of process lines' parameters
- Monitoring and controlling utility supplies
- Responsible for plant routine inspections and tests
- Communicating relevant information to supervisors and maintenance personnel
- Engaging in process optimization by supervising equipment performance and providing suggestions for plant performance improvement.
Education
MSc. Electrical Power and Energy Systems -
Teesside University
09.2022 - 05.2023
BSc. Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Technical Reports
Safety Management Systems
Process Control
Good Intercultural and interpersonal relation skills
Adaptable to changing social and professional environments
Effective leadership skills and results-driven team player
Conceptual analytical problem-solver with an attention to detail
MAXIMO
IPSA for Power systems analyses (Power flow and voltage stability)
Good command on Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Good command on AutoCAD
Ability to read and interpret technical Blueprints (Mechanical engineering design drawings, Process and instrumentation drawings)
Certification
IMechE Associate Member - Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 10/2023
Contact Profile - Willingness To Relocate
internationally
Affiliations
Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Associate Member
Institution of Engineering and Technology - Member
Ghana Institution of Engineering - Training Professional Engineer
Software
IPSA
MATLAB
AUTOCAD
Timeline
MSc. Electrical Power and Energy Systems -
Teesside University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Shift Supervisor
Cenpower Operations And Services
05.2020 - 10.2022
Control room Engineer
Cenpower Operations & Services
12.2016 - 04.2020
Mechanical Engineer
United Fabrication Limited
02.2015 - 11.2016
Control room Operator
Plot Enterprise Ghana
09.2013 - 02.2015
BSc. Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
09.2009 - 05.2013