SAMUEL KOFI BAAH
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical and Instrument Lead Technician
Newmont Mining (Akyem Mine)
New Abirem, Ghana
05.2011 - 12.2023
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- Assisted junior technicians in resolving complex technical problems.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
- Conducted system maintenance, including troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and installations.
- Cleaned, maintained and properly stocked company vehicle to prepare for required duties.
- Entered and distributed work orders to other technicians.
- Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability.
- Ensured that all systems were compliant with industry standards and regulations.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in terms of system efficiency or cost savings.
- Analyzed customer requirements to determine appropriate solutions.
- Ran operational tests on systems and equipment to reinforce proper processes and remedy malfunctions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current technology trends.
- Implemented changes to improve system performance or reliability.
- Installed and maintained control systems and other technical components to complete equipment installations.
- Documented processes for future reference by team members.
- Created detailed reports summarizing all installation activities.
- Enforced compliance with quality standards to maintain production requirements and sustain business operations.
- Evaluated new engineering plans to check technical feasibility and conformance with applicable codes and standards.
- Inspected fire extinguishers and eye wash stations to identify potential safety violations and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and actualized policies and procedures to promote occupational health and safety best practices.
- Managed workflow and productivity of lower-level technicians to keep projects on task.
- Delivered on-the-job training and development initiatives to new hires and contractors.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Operated various diagnostic tools to determine repair plans.
- Maintained test equipment to safety standards to drive process integrity and data validity.
- Utilized hand tools and epoxy to safely splice cables.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Estimated cost of labor and materials for projects and communicated value to clients.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
Kings University College
Ghana12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation Engineering
Regent University of Science And Technology
Ghana12-2018
City And Guilds of London Certificate 3 - Apprenticeship Training (fixed Plant Electrical)
AbiremAkyemNewmont Learning And Development Center
Ghana05-2013
Skills
- Electrical Engineering Standards
- Technical Support
- Team Leadership
- Operational Analysis Expert
- Ladder Logic
- Schematics Interpretation
- Quality Management
- Research and Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project Management
- Industrial Automation
- Application Development
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Instrument Calibration
Timeline
Electrical and Instrument Lead Technician
Newmont Mining (Akyem Mine)
05.2011 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
Kings University College
Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation Engineering
Regent University of Science And Technology
City And Guilds of London Certificate 3 - Apprenticeship Training (fixed Plant Electrical)
AbiremAkyemNewmont Learning And Development Center
References
Richard Apawu
E&I General Foreman
Newmont Akyem Mine
richard.apawu@newmont.com
Dr. Md Sallam
Lecturer
University Of Bridgeport
msallam@my.brigdeport.edu
References
References available upon request.
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