Alex Boakye

Alex boakye

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Energy Enthusiast| Solar| Wind| Hydro|Thermal|Hydrogen|BESS|Sustainability

  • Education

    • Cape coast polytechnic

      2007 - 2010
      Hnd power systems & telecommunication, first class 4.18
    • St. paul technical school

      2001 - 2006
      Intermidiate,eeti & eet ii electrical and electronics engineering
    • Accra institute of technology

      2014 - 2016
      Bachelor’s degree electrical and electronics engineering first class

      Power System Analysis,Power EconomicsAdvanced Energy ConversionProject ManagementEngneering Ethics

    • Kwame nkrumah'​ university of science and technology, kumasi

      2018 - 2019
      Master's degree energy and sustainable management cwa 71.08

      Throughout the program i learnt about energy and it used. The program encompasses Alternative energy, Energy market and derivatives, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Petroleum Exploration, Sustainable management, Energy Economics, Energy planning, Energy Efficiency, Innovative Financing, Alternative energy and Climate change, Advanced Sustainable management etc.THESIS: Investigating the benefits of solar energy for Ghana's industrialization: The case of Cargill Ghana Ltd.

  • Experience

    • Wilkins engineering

      Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
      Electrical technician

      Solar panel installationLV and HV line constructionStreet light construction

    • Gridco

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Electrical/electronics engineer

      • Part of the team that supervised the stringing, Splicing and Launching of OPGW between Cape Coast and Aboadze. • Part of the team that launched fiber optics within the Akosombo area.• Good in outside plant works.• Restoration and maintenance PSU, ALC, DTU-PH and ETI cards.• Maintenance of VHF repeaters and power supply units.• Assisted in installation of radio communication in vehicles.• Assisted in stations inspection and maintenance.• Laying of ADSS at substation.• Assisting the safety coordinator in drawing out safety programme for the section. Show less

    • Shenhzen energy (sunon asogli power ghana ltd)

      May 2012 - Jul 2014

      • Taking readings of equipments (Temperatures and Levels) and reporting to the Shift Charge Engineer if there are changes for action to be taken.• Writing defect order of equipments for maintenance to be taken on them.• Isolating equipments for maintenance to be carried out and monitoring maintenance works to ensure that maintenance personnel adhere to laid down safety regulation.• Use of MARK VI interface for operations.• Inspection of equipments, G.I.S. and battery room• Taking hourly readings of active (Mega Watt) and reactive(MVar) power generated and giving it to GRIDCo upon request.• Coordinating with GRIDCo during shutdown and start up.• Coordinating with other generating companies to know their state of operation.• Recording of daily efficiency and total energy consumption.• Intermittent changes of plant operating equipments.• Recording of consumption of fuel (natural gas), water used and reporting to Shift Charge Engineer. Show less • Taking readings of equipments (Temperatures and Levels) and reporting to the Shift Charge Engineer if there are changes for action to be taken.• Writing defect order of equipments for maintenance to be taken on them.• Isolating equipments for maintenance to be carried out and monitoring maintenance works to ensure that maintenance personnel adhere to laid down safety regulation.• Use of MARK VI interface for operations.• Inspection of equipments, G.I.S. and battery room• Taking hourly readings of active (Mega Watt) and reactive(MVar) power generated and giving it to GRIDCo upon request.• Coordinating with GRIDCo during shutdown and start up.• Coordinating with other generating companies to know their state of operation.• Recording of daily efficiency and total energy consumption.• Intermittent changes of plant operating equipments.• Recording of consumption of fuel (natural gas), water used and reporting to Shift Charge Engineer. Show less

      • Electrcial/BOP Operator

        May 2012 - Jul 2014
      • Electrcal/BOP Operator

        May 2012 - May 2013
    • Shenzhen energy (sunon asogli power ghana)

      May 2013 - Jun 2014
      Asistant operating technician engineer

      Writing of operating procedure and permit to work for maintenance work on equipments.Supervising of maintenance work to ensure that they adhere to safety precaution.Synchronizing generators onto the grid.Nurturing new electrical employees about the do and don't in operation of power plant.Taking performance records of all generators at the of the month.

    • Volta river authority

      Sept 2015 - now

      Operating the plant in a safe manner according to the operating procedures and in compliance with the environmental permit Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules Performing routine chemical analysis and maintaining chemical parameters within prescribed limits Maintaining shift operations records and preparing reports on plant operation Monitoring equipment, diagnosing equipment problems and reporting abnormal conditions for corrective action using the work management system. Conduct preventive maintenance and other routines Responsible for the preparation/checking Order to Operate (OTO). Responsible for the restoration of the entire station in an event of total or partial loss of supply to the plant. Training and developing staff as required Carrying out project work and activities as directed. Assist the performance engineer.Liaise with GRIDCo, the grid operator to stabilize the grid.Liaise with fuel suppliers to resolve issues surrounding fuel.Liaise with the gas control on gas parameters to ensure that we have adequate and efficient gas for operations.Raise work request with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system for maintenance to resolve faults.Assist in maintenance of plant and apparatus. Show less SHIFT TECHNICIAN ENGINEER (CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR) POSITION DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, the Shift Operations Technician Engineer (Control Room Operator) is responsible for the operation of the plant and its auxiliaries in a safe and efficient manner and also be part of a team whose primary role is to ensure that the plant is operated to international best practice. ROLE PROFILE SHIFT TECHNICIAN ENGINEER (CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR) POSITION DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, the Shift Operations Technician Engineer (Control Room Operator) is responsible for the operation of the plant and its auxiliaries in a safe and efficient manner and also be part of a team whose primary role is to ensure that the plant is operated to international best practice. September, 2015: Volta River AuthorityControl Room Operator (O &M)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operating the plant in a safe manner according to the operating procedures and in compliance with the environmental permit .Carry out authorized roles under the safety rules. Performing routine chemical analysis and maintaining chemical parameters within prescribed limits. Maintaining shift operations records and preparing reports on plant operation. Monitoring equipment, diagnosing equipment problems and reporting abnormal conditions for corrective action using the work management system. Conduct preventive maintenance and other routines. Responsible for the preparation/checking Order to Operate (OTO). Responsible for the restoration of the entire station in an event of total or partial loss of supply to the plant. Training and developing staff as required .Carrying out project work and activities as directed. Show less

      • Supervising Technician Engineer, CCR Operator.

        Feb 2020 - now
      • Control Room Operator, KTPS

        Sept 2015 - May 2022
    • Baal perazim engineering services

      Jan 2016 - May 2022
      Owner

      Residential and industrial wiring and rehabilitation.Solar off grid installation and maintenance.Energy auditing.Supply of quality electrical equipment.Seminars on energy conservation.Financial brokers for solar companies.Liaising with investors in the solar business for equity and debt financing.Consultancy services

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Epi certified data center professional

      Exin
      Oct 2024
    • Power plant operating engineer first class (ppoe1)

      American society of power engineers
      Apr 2024
    • Epi certified data center facilities operations specialist

      Exin
      Nov 2024