Atchou Woenagnon

I am a High Voltage Electrical Engineer offered more than ten years of expertise in power systems, transmission, and distribution of both HV and LV design / construction network, well-versed in HV Switching / SCADA Operations, monitoring, and Energy Management Systems. Efficient and focused on proficiency in substation design, and commissioning. Solar PV design and Installation. Accustomed to leading highly effective multidisciplinary teams to complete projects in alignment with corporate goals. Excellent research, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Driven to boost productivity with top-notch analytical and management abilities. 

Jan 2024 –                                Millenium Control Systems 

Oct 2024                                  Automation Engineer 

• Assisting the Lead Special Project Engineer in Project Design, Upgrading and Commissioning. 
• PLC I/O checks, drive -Controller and PLC configuration. 
• Review and updating of AutoCAD Electrical Schematic Drawing to meet customer Specification/Standard. 
• Building Electrical Symbols in AutoCad Electrical to meet customer specification and IEEE Standards

May 2023 -       PROCESS CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION – GREAT LAKE WATER AUTHORITY | DETROIT- MICHIGAN

Dec 2023           Internships - (Junior SCADA Electrical Engineer) 

•              Data communication monitoring and System Access Management 

1. Troubleshooting equipment and software to repair and diagnose any malfunction in the system. 
2. Installation and configuration of servers, networks, and equipment. 

Aug 2022 -                    TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | LUBBOCK, TX 

May 2023                     Graduate Teaching Assistant (Department of Electrical Engineering) 

•Laboratory demonstration for students, guided undergraduate students for project works and research paper 

• Show students how to design and build electronic devices such: Charge controller, Low Drop Out Regulators (LDO), Phone Chargers, Inverters, Converters, Rectifiers, among others. 

May 2010 -                          ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF GHANA (ECG) | KASOA -GHANA 

July 2022                            Lead Control Operation Technician Engineer / Customer Service 

• Managed resilient transmission and distribution network of High Voltage of 169/33kv Switching operation for over 2 Millions  customers in  Kasoa District and its environs .
• Switching Operations of Electrical Transmission/Distribution System in a safe and reliable manner.
• Monitored and oversaw the primary electrical systems using multiple SCADA computers, received systems alarms.
• Directed and Coordinated Switching activities for normal and under abnormal conditions in a safe manner.
• Conversion and Upgrading of Overhead feeders and Underground feeders from different voltage to another.
• Ensure of reliability improvements of feeders
• Gave linemen technical guidance, Led and directed the work of the team by Scheduling, resolving conflicts, carrying out tasks,    preparing daily/weekly report and also doing filed inspection. `
• Coordinated rural and urban electrification projects from start to finish.
• Design and construction of HV /LV network and installation / maintenance of transformers. 
• Installation of HV SF6/Vacuum circuit breakers, primary, secondary transformers, CT and PT. 
• Assisted in the Supervision of construction of numerous substations from start to finish with high value of standard. 
• Trained new employees on all technical aspects of control operations and customer service policies. 

August 2009 –  ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF GHANA (ECG), SUB-TRANSMISSION | ACCRA -GHANA 

April 2010                          Electrical Technician 

• Installation, operation, maintenance, and repairs of both energized and de-energized electrical systems. 
• Identified SCADA malfunctions, request corrective actions and report malfunctions. 
• Commissioned electrical equipment, SCADA, and power substations through diagnostic testing. 
• Repaired of broken HV conductors and Jumpers on pylons. 
• Worked on live line HV and LV by changing faulty electrical equipment at height. 
• Performed routine inspection and maintenance on power transformer. 
• Locate faulty underground cable by using Cable Test Van fault locator.

Aug 2022 -               Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 

Dec 2023                 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | LUBBOCK, TX 

•                                  Major: Electrical Engineering 

Feb 2019 - Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering 

Aug 2021 REGIONAL MARITIME UNIVERSITY | ACCRA , GHANA 

•                        Major: Renewable Energy Engineering 

Aug 2012 -              Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 

June 2016                    REGIONAL MARITIME UNIVERSITY | ACCRA , GHANA 

                                        Major: Electrical /Electronics Engineering