RICHARD ACQUAH
Manama,Bahrain
Summary
To obtain an innovative and challenging employment that will utilize my education, professional skills to exhibit all my potentials while acquiring knowledge in my career.
Overview
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Certification
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year of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician
V2X Inc, Us naval base, Isa Air base, Bahrain
Manama
06.2025 - Current
- Checked fire alarm and electrical work for OSHA, NEC, NFPA, UFC and local code compliance to support safe job sites.
- Read blueprints to follow project requirements and installation details.
- Applied strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with millimeters, volt testers, and circuit analyzers.
- Completed documentation such as service reports, inspection forms, job orders. accurately and timely.
- Diagnosed existing fire alarm system malfunctions and performed repairs or replacements as needed.
- Trained customers on the use of their newly installed or repaired fire alarm systems when necessary.
- Responded quickly to service desk work orders for emergency and routine issues and handled emergency and routine work orders from service desk requests to support customer satisfaction.
- Performed inspections, testing and maintenance at Isa Air Base, (Us naval Base) and documented reports on all fire alarm systems per UFC 3-600-01, 3-601-02, and NFPA 72 guidelines.
Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician
Naffco, Bahrain
Manama
04.2021 - 04.2025
- Maintain health, safety and environmental (HSE) requirements ensuring full compliance with company/site policies and procedures.
- Performed installation, inspection, testing and maintenance on fire detection and fire protection systems across surface and underground infrastructure including fire alarm systems and emergency communications systems in accordance with NFPA standards.
- Ensured all work aligns with contractual requirements and industry standards and is serviced to the highest standards.
- Mount and wire ( photo-electric, ionization and heat detectors, control and relay modules, power supplies, combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, manual pull stations, horns, speakers, speaker strobe lights, LED textual displays, IR multi spectrum detectors, control panels, remote annunciators, radio transmitters etc.
- Verify audibility/visibility and proper operation of all sequence.
- Perform acceptance testing, maintain as built drawings and prepared inspection and testing reports per NFPA guidelines.
Electrical Technician
Danway EME/ Fuji Electric - Alba Potline 6 Project - Rectifier Transformers
Sanad
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Adhere to, implement and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times
- Installed earth cables from equipment frames to main grounding grid, ensuring effective grounding and safety compliance
- Installed cable trays for LV/HV cables, and busbars for each transformer with mentioned cable sizes
- Assisted with Megger insulation resistance tests
- Executed assigned tasks efficiently
- Ability to work in fast -paced, high temperature environments and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 80 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces and above ceilings
Electrical and Fire Alarm Technician
Niiyo Apartments - Devtraco Plus - Dzorwulu
Accra
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Installed electrical and fire alarm systems including FPL, FPLP, FPLR, EMT conduits, addressable and conventional fire alarm panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, masonry boxes, circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, circuit outlets, and security cameras, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards
- Utilized hand and power tools along with multi-meter to effectively troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics and operational/product manuals
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics, and operational/product manuals to ensure accurate installation and compliance with project requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without supervision
Electrical and Fire Alarm Technician
Accra Regional Hospital - Bouygues - Construction Company
Roman-Ridge Accra
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Executed installation of electrical and fire alarm systems to enhance building safety.
- Verified proper grounding on all electrical systems to enhance safety and operational reliability
- Ensured compliance with local electrical codes and safety standards to maintain system integrity
- Disengaged power from circuits to ensure safe maintenance procedures. to ensure safety during maintenance work (LOTO - Log out/Tag out before working
Electrical and Fire Alarm Technician
Achimota Retail Centre (Achimota Mall) - WBHO - Construction Company
Achimota-Accra
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Installed initiating and notification appliances to ensure reliable fire alarm system operation
- Executed cable splicing for reliable signal transmission
- Cable splicing
- Labeled devices per project plans
- Interpreted electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams to facilitate accurate installation and troubleshooting
Electrical and Fire Alarm Technician
West-Hills Mall - WBHO - Construction Company
Weija-Accra
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Plan layout for new installations ( loads calculations and conduit runs)
- Ensure compliance with local electrical codes and safety systems
- Utilized personal protective equipment to enhance workplace safety
- Ensured compliance with local electrical codes and safety systems to mitigate risks and uphold industry standards
- Installed electrical metallic conduit and flexible metallic tubes to support structural integrity and safety of electrical systems
Electrical and Fire Alarm Maintenance Technician
Royal Senchi Hotel Resort and Spa
Akosombo
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Troubleshot, installed, or replaced low voltage systems (fire alarms, security cameras, socket outlets, switches, circuit breakers) to enhance safety and functionality
- Fixed and scheduled power outages, addressing short or faulty connections to ensure reliable electrical service
- Demonstrated strong troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving electrical issues
- Replaced faulty electrical components including breakers and fuses
- Perform routine inspections, testing and preventive maintenance
- Upgrade outdated systems to improve efficiency and safety to modern systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams to achieve maintenance goals
Education
Nicet Certified Fire Alarm Technician - 177872 - Fire Alarm Systems Level 1
NICET
Alexandria , Virginia 01.2026 - 06.2026
Certified Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Fire Alarm Systems Level 1
Firetech Inc, USA
Upper Arlington , Ohio 06.2025 - 12.2025
Computer Hardware and Software
Standard College of Technology
Accra, GhanaElectrical Engineering Technician - EET-1
National Technical Engineering College
Accra, GhanaBasic Education Certificate Examination -
Kawashiman '1' junior high school
Accra, GhanaSkills
- Electrical and fire alarm installation, inspection, testing and maintenance (Domestic, Commercial & Industrial)
- Electrical and fire alarm equipment troubleshooting, repairs and cable splicing
- Working knowledge of NFPA - 70, 72, 25, 101 and IBC
- Basic knowledge of programming fire alarm systems and MNS
- Adheres to all job site safety rules and regulations in the construction industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Basic knowledge and understanding of water based systems and special hazard systems
- Experienced in the used of electrical measuring instruments and tools in fault finding and diagnosis
- Familiar brands: Monaco MAAP-X, Monaco BT-X, Monaco D-21 Supervising Station, Simplex, Notifier, Cooper Menvier, Context Plus, Firex, Firelite etc
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghana
Certification
Firetech Production Inc. Fire Alarm Systems Level - 1 (FAS 1000 2022) - USA, NICET level 1 Fire Alarm Systems - Certification ID - 177872 - USA, B. Appah Electrician Certificate of Achievement, Ghana, Danway Electrical and Engineering Assistant Electrician Certificate of Achievement, Bahrain, Fuji-electric Electrician Certificate of Achievement, Bahrain, Monthly Safety Award - Alba Plot line 6 Rectifier Transformers Project, Bahrain, Bureau Veritas, Basic Rigging & Slinging Certification Course - Certificate No: TA-0418-1986-5, Bahrain
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Nicet Certified Fire Alarm Technician - 177872 - Fire Alarm Systems Level 1
NICET
01.2026 - 06.2026
Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician
V2X Inc, Us naval base, Isa Air base, Bahrain
06.2025 - Current
Certified Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Fire Alarm Systems Level 1
Firetech Inc, USA
06.2025 - 12.2025
Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician
Naffco, Bahrain
04.2021 - 04.2025
Electrical Technician
Danway EME/ Fuji Electric - Alba Potline 6 Project - Rectifier Transformers
02.2018 - 02.2021
Electrical and Fire Alarm Technician
Niiyo Apartments - Devtraco Plus - Dzorwulu
05.2016 - 01.2018
Electrical and Fire Alarm Technician
Accra Regional Hospital - Bouygues - Construction Company
12.2015 - 01.2016
Electrical and Fire Alarm Technician
Achimota Retail Centre (Achimota Mall) - WBHO - Construction Company
03.2014 - 01.2015
Electrical and Fire Alarm Technician
West-Hills Mall - WBHO - Construction Company
05.2013 - 01.2014
Electrical and Fire Alarm Maintenance Technician
Royal Senchi Hotel Resort and Spa
04.2011 - 01.2013
Computer Hardware and Software
Standard College of Technology
Electrical Engineering Technician - EET-1
National Technical Engineering College
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Kawashiman '1' junior high school