Obed Asare-Baffour

Obed Asare-Baffour Email and Phone Number

Ghana
Obed Asare-Baffour's Location
Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District, Western Region, Ghana, Ghana
About Obed Asare-Baffour

As an Electrical Engineer with over 13 years of experience, I have successfully planned, executed, tested, and commissioned multiple electrical projects worth millions of dollars. I currently work at Electrofax Engineering Services, a leading provider of engineering solutions in Ghana, where I am responsible for conducting research, preparing estimates, designing circuits, and developing standards for electrical systems and equipment.Some of the projects I have completed include the design and installation of power supply to an oxygen plant, the installation of 11kV overhead power lines, and the electrical power upgrade of a rubber estate. I have extensive knowledge in power systems, transformers, and induction motors, and I follow the IEEE standards and quality control protocols. I also collaborate with project managers, clients, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of solutions. I am passionate, focused, self-motivated, committed, and determined to achieve great results in my career. I am also open to further learning and career advancement opportunities.

Obed Asare-Baffour's Current Company Details
Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.

Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.

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Electrical Engineer
Ghana
Website:
electrofax.com
Employees:
6
Obed Asare-Baffour Work Experience Details
  • Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.
    Electrical Engineer
    Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.
    Ghana
  • Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.
    Electrical Engineer
    Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited. Nov 2016 - Present
    Ghana
    I am responsible for conducting research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components, preparing material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment, designing electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment.My duties also include developing maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment, investigating electrical or electronic failures with respect to Electrical projects. I also participate in the supervision and inspections of the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment, develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment, and investigate electrical or electronic failures. I prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance, supervise technicians, programmers, analysts and other engineers. Additionally, I maintain all associated technical and administrative records of work performed.Leveraging my expertise, I ensure that site works are undertaken in accordance with all applicable quality standards, approved construction drawings and specifications. In this position, I have managed projects worth more than 250,000 USD. Other projects that have been under my control include;• Electrical Power Upgrade (worth above 1.1 M. USD) – Final phase at Ghana Rubber Estates Ltd, Apimanim• Power supply to Electrowind Stone Quarry, Teberebie
  • Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.
    Senior Planning Engineer
    Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited. May 2015 - Oct 2016
    Ghana
    My duties included managing, planning and controlling project schedules. In addition, I ensured that activities were completed on time and within or under budget. I also issued requests for proposals to likely vendors and tracked the quotations. My extensive knowledge was useful in identifying suitable vendors as well as grading performance throughout project.My collaborative capability was demonstrated while working closely with project managers and clients to establish job criteria, labour, equipment requirements as well as overall parameters of project scope. Due to my excellent performance and high standards of operational efficiency, I was promoted to Group Electrical Engineer position.These are the projects that I managed;• Design and installation of power supply to oxygen plant at Aboso Goldfields Ltd, Wassa Damang• Installation of 11kV overhead power lines at Perseus Mining Ghana Ltd., Ayafuri• Extension of 11kV overhead power lines from Tamang Pit to Bismark Pit, Aboso Goldfields Ltd, Wassa Damang• Replacement of cable ladders, Damang Mine Plant, Aboso Goldfields Ltd, Wassa Damang• Upgrade to factory electrical power generation plant and infrastructure, Ghana Rubber Estates Ltd., Apimanim• Assembly, installation, testing and deployment of 5-ton Demag Overhead Crane at Ghana Rubber Estates Ltd., Apimanim
  • Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.
    Planning Engineer
    Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited. Sep 2011 - Apr 2015
    Ghana
    As a competent Planning Engineer, I was responsible for overseeing 3 concurrent projects running at two job sites. Furthermore, I managed operations, monitored progress and evaluated quality. I also organised and implemented logistical strategies and created pricing schedules.My team management skills were useful in overseeing installations as well as maintenance repairs. I also provided technical guidance during troubleshooting repairs done to electrical equipment, control panels, power distribution systems as well as associated switchgear in plants, substations and factories.My determination produced very positive results leading to increased profit margins. In addition, I made significant reductions in power plant installation costs by renegotiating equipment delivery contract. Due to my exemplary performance, I was promoted to Senior Electrical Planning Engineer.Below are the projects I managed;• Induction motor rewinding for Goldfields Ghana Ltd., Aboso Goldfields Ltd and Anglogold Ashanti Idnapriem Ltd.• Installed and deployed power supply to Core Sheds at Anglogold Ashanti Idnapriem Ltd, Tarkwa• Refurbished 1600kVA and 3000kVA transformers for Goldfields Ghana Ltd, Tarkwa
  • Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.
    Graduate Electrical And Electronic Engineer
    Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited. Sep 2010 - Aug 2011
    Ghana
    I was involved in performing repair and maintenance functions on industrial, commercial and residential electrical systems. Through the hands-on experience, my skills in power/distribution transformers and induction motors were fully developed.Below are the projects I was involved in;• Installation of 11kV overhead power lines at Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Ltd at Tarkwa• Refurbishment of 400W mill motor for Prestea Sankofa Gold Ltd
  • Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.
    Products Assistant
    Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited. Jan 2003 - Jul 2006
    Ghana

Obed Asare-Baffour Skills

Project Planning Project Management Engineering Electrical Engineering Customer Service Management Team Leadership Teamwork Commissioning Transformer Electric Motors Power Systems Project Engineering

Obed Asare-Baffour Education Details

  • University Of Bradford
    Electrical And Electronics Engineering
  • 2004 - 2006		Takoradi Polytechnic
    2004 - 2006 Takoradi Polytechnic
    Completed 2 Years And Transferred To University Of Bradford

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What company does Obed Asare-Baffour work for?

Obed Asare-Baffour works for Electrofax Engineering Services (Gh) Limited.

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Obed Asare-Baffour's current role is Electrical Engineer.

What schools did Obed Asare-Baffour attend?

Obed Asare-Baffour attended University Of Bradford, 2004 - 2006 Takoradi Polytechnic.

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Obed Asare-Baffour has skills like Project Planning, Project Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Customer Service, Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Commissioning, Transformer, Electric Motors, Power Systems.

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