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Hands-on in the field

From a 13.8 kV smelter supply to rooftop solar.

  1. Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)

    Electrical Engineer — National Service Personnel · Rectifier Department

    Tema, Ghana

    Dec 2025 – Sep 2026
    • Supported Rectifier Station operations distributing incoming 13.8 kV power safely across the plant, including auxiliary power distribution to all plant sections.
    • Monitored AC-to-DC conversion across 4 voltage regulators supplying 2 main cell lines.
    • Executed preventive maintenance on 85 MVA voltage regulators and Westinghouse rectifier transformers (12,410 / 16,540 kVA) and substations.
    • Performed megger testing to identify dielectric breakdown on power transformers and substation equipment, preventing unplanned downtime.
    • Carried out troubleshooting and fault rectification in the plant power system.
    • Supported Carbon Operations maintenance of conveyor belts, crushers, anode mold formers and induction furnaces.
    • Conducted LOTO field audits on Motor Control Centres and took part in plant-wide safety audits.
    13.8 kVRectifiersTransformersMegger testingLOTO
  2. AB Solar International

    Electrical Engineering Intern

    Dzorwulu, Ghana

    Sep 2024 – Oct 2024
    • Helped size and install a 24.4 kW residential solar system with battery storage at Airport Hills.
    • Produced AutoCAD electrical plans and a distribution single-line diagram.
    • Contributed to installations and commissioning preparation at Animwaa Heights, Adjiringanor.
    • Supported infrastructure integration at the 565 kWp Cargill commercial solar farm.
    Solar PVBattery storageAutoCADSLD
  3. Ashaiman Municipal Assembly

    Electrical Engineering Intern

    Ashaiman, Ghana

    Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
    • Troubleshot, repaired and installed sockets, switches and ceiling fans.
    • Assisted with domestic wiring, circuit mapping and fault diagnostics across municipal facilities.
    • Worked on a large-scale streetlight upgrade, installing energy-efficient fixtures at height under strict safety protocols.
    • Maintained inventory of electrical tools and components for daily field operations.
    WiringStreet lightingFault diagnosis