Winston Lagbo
Windsor
Summary
An expert electrical engineer with over five years of experience having worked at state owned Electricity Company of Ghana, skilled in PLC programming and AutoCAD. I have a proven track record of installing, monitoring, and maintaining various electrical systems and equipment. I hold a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Windsor, Canada, and a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Assembler
CPK Interior Products
06.2025 - Current
- Attaching wiring harnesses and installing electrical components
- Installing trims and mouldings on dashboards
- Assembled dashboards and interior door components using hand tools and power equipment for automotive clients
- Fitting and aligning interior panels
- Testing assembled components for fit and function
- Inspecting parts for defects or damage
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely project completion.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to maintain high-quality standards.
General Production Associate
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (Cannon Automotive)
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Operate and monitor laser machines for precision cutting and processing of steel components.
- Monitored steel production via HMI systems, adjusting parameters for optimal output and quality
- Received processed hot steel products from a robotic system ensuring proper placement and quality standards.
- Conducted quality checks on processed auto steel parts to meet company specifications.
- Parked and staged steel products for further processing and shipping.
Electrical Engineer/Monitoring Officer
Electricity Company Of Ghana (ECG), Project Office
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Transformer Load monitoring.
- Installation of energy meters.
- Capturing of field data of all ECG assets including meters, poles, pylons, transformers, customers' locations using Navcom LandPak GPS.
- Conduct door-to-door inspections of electric energy meters to ensure proper working conditions.
- Replacement of obsolete energy meters with smart MMS-Compliant prepaid energy meters.
- Assess the condition of electrical distribution lines and poles on frequent basis ensuring their functionality.
- Document new meters and ensure their proper installation.
- Responsible for frequent updates on the ECG maps in various regions and districts.
- File reports on illegal connections and ensure proper documentation of incidents.
- Performed cable laying and termination.
Engineering Graduate Trainee
Olam Cocoa Processing Ghana Ltd
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with engineers and contractors to analyze and install a 1560.9 MWh solar plant, achieving a 25% reduction in energy costs.
- Conducted energy audits and replaced outdated motors and lighting, resulting in a 15% reduction in energy consumption.
- Designed and implemented a predictive maintenance program by utilizing condition monitoring tools to predict equipment failures, reducing downtime by 20%
- Managed the installation of a new cocoa liquor processing line; coordinated with multiple teams and vendors, ensuring the project was completed on time and within budget.
- Implemented a waste heat recovery system; designed and installed a system to capture and reuse waste heat from the production process, reducing overall energy costs.
Electrical Engineering Intern
Ghana Grid Company,GridCo
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Developed overhead and underground distribution designs using AutoCAD
- Conducted load flow and fault studies for network optimization
- Engaged with customers to address service connection requests and power reliability concerns
- Performed voltage regulation and power quality assessments.
- Assisted protective device coordination, including fuse and recloser settings for distribution lines.
Education
Master of Engineering - Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of Windsor
Windsor06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi , Ghana05-2017
Skills
- Control Systems: PLC programming, SCADA configuration, motor schematics
- ETAP – foundational knowledge; familiar with basic power system simulations
- Documentation: Single-line diagrams, protection/control schemes, technical reports
- AutoCAD
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electrical Wiring
Certification
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification (APEGA) •
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Industrial Instrumentation & Controls - Volta Training Academy (Akuse Power Plant)
Timeline
Production Assembler
CPK Interior Products
06.2025 - Current
General Production Associate
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (Cannon Automotive)
06.2024 - 06.2025
Electrical Engineer/Monitoring Officer
Electricity Company Of Ghana (ECG), Project Office
03.2019 - 11.2023
Engineering Graduate Trainee
Olam Cocoa Processing Ghana Ltd
08.2018 - 02.2019
Electrical Engineering Intern
Ghana Grid Company,GridCo
05.2016 - 09.2016
Master of Engineering - Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology