Joseph Baidoo
About Joseph Baidoo
Joseph Baidoo is an Underground Electrical Engineering Supervisor at Golden Star Resources Ltd. in Ghana, with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and extensive experience in electrical design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Work at Golden Star Resources
Joseph Baidoo has been serving as the Underground Electrical Engineering Supervisor at Golden Star Resources Ltd. since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing electrical systems in underground operations. His duties include troubleshooting electrical faults on various equipment, including JPS, PS, FS, and LM75DDRig. He also manages the maintenance and installation of ventilation fans and air compressors, ensuring that all systems operate efficiently and safely.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Baidoo holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. In addition, he studied at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, where he completed a course in Design and Installation of Stand Alone & Grid Connected Solar PV Systems in 2018. He also obtained an Inspecting Engineering Certificate from the Minerals Commission of Ghana in the same year.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Before his current position, Joseph Baidoo worked as an Electrical Design Engineer at Volta Aluminium Company Ltd. in Ghana for one year, from 2014 to 2015. His early career provided him with foundational experience in electrical design, which he has built upon in his subsequent roles. He has developed skills in using AutoCAD for creating electrical power reticulation and communication design drawings.
Technical Skills and Tools
Joseph Baidoo is proficient in utilizing Pronto software for materials and cost planning, which aids in efficient project management. His technical expertise includes the maintenance of drill rigs and back-back systems, which are critical for underground operations. He is adept at troubleshooting various electrical faults, ensuring that operational downtime is minimized.