About Me

David Kwaku Boadu is a seasoned mechanical engineer and Assistant Manager in the Power Operations Department of Bui Power Authority, Ghana. With over 13 years of field and leadership experience in hydroelectric power operations, David is known for his deep technical knowledge, hands-on approach, and commitment to sustainable energy development.

He began his journey as a Technician Engineer and progressed through the roles of Shift Leader and Chief Technician Engineer. In his current role, he leads strategic plant operations, oversees equipment performance, enforces safety protocols such as LOTOTO, and supports technical training and mentorship within the department.

David’s key strengths lie in optimizing turbine and generator efficiency, improving plant reliability under variable hydraulic conditions, and ensuring operational compliance with both internal and international safety standards. His insights are often grounded in real-time plant data, which he uses to guide efficiency improvements and operational decision-making.

Driven by a mission to support Ghana’s energy transformation, David shares his expertise through professional platforms, operator training, and policy dialogue in the energy sector.

Professional Focus:

• Turbine & Generator Efficiency

•  Water-to-Wire Optimization

• Operational Safety Compliance

• Engineering Leadership & Mentorship

• Energy Sustainability & Policy

Tagline: Hydropower Specialist Focused on Efficiency, Policy, and Progress 

experience

Assistant Manager – Power Operations, Bui Power Authority, Ghana.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Provide strategic oversight for the day-to-day operations of Bui Generating Station, ensuring sustained reliability, efficiency, and compliance with grid requirements.

  • Supervise and evaluate the operational performance of generation units, coordinating across shift teams to align dispatch with system demand and plant capabilities.

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of operational policies, SOPs, emergency response procedures, and grid code compliance protocols.

  • Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to identify trends, recommend corrective actions, and support executive-level decision-making.

  • Oversee coordination with GRIDCo on supplementary reactive power compensation (reactive power support, VAR management) and real-time dispatch optimization, using generator capability and hill chart analysis.

  • Drive initiatives to enhance turbine and generator efficiency, leveraging performance data and collaborating with maintenance and planning teams.

  • Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis of operational anomalies, including system disturbances, protection trips, and start-up failures.

  • Mentor and develop engineering staff, supporting training programs, knowledge transfer, and professional growth aligned with departmental goals.

  • Participate in cross-functional committees for operational planning, outage scheduling, safety audits, and regulatory compliance.

Chief Technician Engineer – Power Operations, Bui Power Authority, Ghana.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

•  Led shift-based hydroelectric generation operations, ensuring high plant availability, accurate energy dispatch, and strict adherence to operational safety standards.

• Coordinated daily activities of the shift team, aligning personnel assignments with system load forecasts and operational schedules to maintain seamless plant performance.

• Oversaw the issuance and execution of work permits in accordance with BPA Safety Rules and LOTOTO protocols, ensuring safe and compliant maintenance interventions.

• Consolidated and submitted comprehensive daily operational and generation reports to internal departments and key external stakeholders, including GRIDCo.

•  Organized and delivered in-house technical training sessions, with a focus on protection code compliance, system alarms, and emergency operational procedures.

•  Reviewed and validated electrical and control schematics and led the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical systems such as turbine governors, excitation systems, and isolator interlocks.

• Mentored junior engineers by providing hands-on guidance, performance feedback, and structured technical and supervisory growth opportunities.

•  Actively contributed to performance evaluations by identifying team capacity gaps and recommending targeted development initiatives to enhance overall operational competence.

Operations & Compliance Officer, Anasset Company Limited, Awudome, Ghana.

 Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

• Developed and enforced compliance strategies to align company operations with business goals and industry best practices.

• Scheduled and monitored preventive maintenance for the company's fleet and equipment.

• Delivered staff training on compliance and standard procedures while supervising workshop activities.

• Participated in the HSSE committee and contributed to emergency preparedness planning.

• Coordinated with the stores unit to manage spare part inventories and usage.

• Prepared monthly reports and training needs assessments for senior management.

Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician – Mechanical Engineering, Accra Technical University, Ghana.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

• Assisted lecturers in delivering theory and practical instruction in mechanical engineering.

• Supervised students in laboratory sessions and ensured safe execution of mechanical experiments.

• Conducted repairs and maintenance of mechanical lab equipment.

• Taught Engineering Science, Auto Theory, and related technical subjects under Motor Vehicle Technician programs.