About Chris Control Automation
Background
This is Chris Control Automation, where the journey from idea to reality is summed up in the slogan: Think – Draw – Build. The company specializes in transforming concepts into working electrical and automation systems while empowering others to do the same.
The journey began on 22nd May 2022, when the Chris Control Automation YouTube channel was launched to share knowledge on industrial controls and automation through clear, practical video lessons. As the audience and impact grew, the business was officially registered in Ghana on 1st March 2023 with the Registrar of Business Names under Act 1962 (No. 151), Registration No.: BN188170323. Chris Control Automation is proudly located in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Training Modules
Chris Control Automation offers structured, hands-on training in:
Industrial Controls: Motor starters, relays, contactors, overloads, and advanced control circuits.
PLC Programming: Logic building, design, and troubleshooting using industry-standard PLCs.
VFD Programming: Configuring and optimizing variable frequency drives for motor control.
SCADA & HMI Programming: Monitoring and controlling processes through intuitive operator interfaces.
Our Impacts
The company has supported countless engineers, technicians, and students to improve their skills, advance their careers, and execute successful projects. This includes designing custom electrical and automation diagrams for subscribers and issuing completion certificates to students who have gone through intensive training at the facility.
About the Founder
Chris Control Automation was founded by Ing. Christgood Appiah, a Ghanaian electrical and automation professional with a strong passion for teaching and a wealth of industry experience. He completed his HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at the Takoradi Technical University and went on to earn a BSc in Electrical/Electrical Engineering from the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana. Christgood’s passion for teaching began early. During his HND studies, he regularly taught his classmates to help them understand certain electrical theory concepts. Later, while in Wa, Upper West Region, he served as a part-time teacher in Wa Technical Institute, training 3rd-year electrical students in motor control systems.
Professionally, he has worked in various respected companies, including;
Africa Cola Brewery Company, Accra: Instrumentation Technician, Regimanuel Concrete Prodcut Ltd, Accra: Electrical Technician, IBF Ghana Ltd, Tema: Principal Electrical/Instrumentation Technician, Ghana Water Company Ltd, Wa: Supervising Electrical/Instrumentation Technician, and currently working in a global mining industry, Underground Mining Alliance as an Instrumentation Technician, a Subsidiary of Perenti Group Australia, for the client AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
He has also undertaken numerous professional trainings, including advanced courses in Instrumentation and PLC/SCADA design. With his strong academic foundation and extensive industry experience, Christgood is well-equipped to design, troubleshoot, and optimize complex electrical and automation systems.
His decision to establish Chris Control Automation came from a desire to share knowledge, inspire learners, and bridge the gap between theory and practice. His mission is to ensure that students, technicians, and engineers can Think, Draw and Build real-world solutions with confidence.
Our Slogan
Think – Draw – Build
At Chris Control Automation, our slogan is more than words, it’s a learning philosophy.
Think: Develop the ability to imagine, design, and innovate. We train minds to think critically and create practical automation projects from scratch.
Draw: Transform ideas into clear, professional diagrams. We guide learners to express concepts on paper with precision, ensuring every detail is documented.
Build: Bring designs to life. From wiring to programming, we empower you to assemble and implement systems that work flawlessly in the real world.