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JONES KWEKU ANSAH

Accra

Summary

Experienced, goal-oriented manager with a strong background in Power Distribution Systems. Proven track record of successful leadership, driving productivity, and improving customer satisfaction, leading to increased revenue and sales. Dedicated to streamlining procedures and maximizing employee potential to achieve optimal results.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
12.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as PURC and Energy Commission regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and Revenue growth.
  • Improved customer satisfaction index by direct interactions of customers and opinion leaders in the communities
  • Increased Prepaid penetration and sales from 45% to 100%
  • Zero industrial accidents during my tenure through daily safety pep talks and tool box meetings

Acting Regional Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Improved regional engineering processes by streamlining workflow and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Implemented training programs for staff to stay updated on latest trends, tools, and best practices in the field of engineering.
  • Streamlined communication within the regional engineering team, ensuring timely information sharing and improved collaboration on complex tasks.
  • Implemented zero fault strategy to reduce all pending faults within the Region.

District Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Started the Adentan District Offices from scratch with two staff (District Engineer and District Technical Officer) to an enviable status within six months operation.
  • Oversaw successful of Adentan District openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transition from Legon, Kwabenya and Dodowa Districts
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as PURC and Energy Commission regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices.

District Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Mentored junior engineers, promoting professional growth and development within the team.
  • Oversaw budgeting activities for major projects, working closely with finance teams to optimize resource allocation without compromising quality or safety standards.
  • Aligned district engineering goals with broader organizational objectives, ensuring a cohesive approach to infrastructure management and maintenance.
  • Enhanced district safety standards, conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential issues promptly.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of existing infrastructure assets, identifying areas requiring immediate attention or future investment.
  • Proposed and implemented the MiDA bifurcations project in the District.

Regional Maintenance Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
07.2006 - 04.2019
  • In charge of Operations and Maintenance of all 11kV substation equipments and Distribution networks-Accra West Region
  • Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.

Acting District Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
01.2017 - 02.2017
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as PURC and Energy commission regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Fostered an environment of open communication between management teams across the district to share best practices in operations optimization and problem-solving techniques.

Ag District Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
05.2008 - 06.2008
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.

District Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG
11.2000 - 09.2006
  • Mentored junior engineers, promoting professional growth and development within the team.
  • Aligned district engineering goals with broader organizational objectives, ensuring a cohesive approach to infrastructure management and maintenance.
  • Oversaw budgeting activities for major projects, working closely with finance teams to optimize resource allocation without compromising quality or safety standards.
  • Enhanced district safety standards, conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential issues promptly.

Acting Regional Safety Officer

09.2005 - 07.2006
  • In charge of Safety Health and Environment

Field Estimator

10.1999 - 01.2000
  • In charge of Service connections

Technician Engineer

03.1997 - 01.1999
  • Operations and Maintenance supervisor

Education

PhD. - Information Technology Candidate

Ghana Communication Technology University
Accra
01.2026

Chartered Engineer (CEng) -

Engineering Council-UK
01.2021

M.Sc. - Engineering and Management

Coventry University
United Kingdom
01.2017

B.Sc. - Information Technology

University of Ghana
01.2013

B.Sc. - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

KNUST
Kumasi
01.2020

Skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Power distribution systems management in Ghana
  • Excellent Information Technology skills
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Excellent Negotiating skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Results driven
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent Analytical skills
  • Training and coaching
  • Leadership skills
  • Strategic planning

Known As

NAI OPERTEH OMAI III- The Sanaahene (Finance Minister in the Awutu Traditional Area and Council) and Traditional Ruler(Divisional Chief)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/08/72
  • Gender: MALE
  • Nationality: GHANAIAN
  • Marital Status: MARRIED
  • Religion: CHRISTIAN

Accomplishments

  • Founder and owner of Forest Groove Hotel, Awutu Bereku.
  • Founder and owner of Amazing Books Centre, Accra- Kasoa.
  • Traditional Ruler with Divisional status.
  • Developed Online Project Management software for E.C.G Accra West Region.
  • Developed software for drunk driving detection system.
  • Former Priest Warden-SS Peter and Paul Anglican Church, Awutu Breku.

Certificates Awarded

Full Technological Certificate (FTC) in Electrical Engineering, Technical and Vocational Division of the Ghana Education Service, 05/01/99

Professional Institution Membership

  • Institution of Engineering and Technology-U.K.
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology-Ghana.
  • Ghana Institution of Engineering, Ghana

Overseas Courses

  • Factory Acceptance Test, Italy
  • Electrical Maintenance Techniques for Developing countries, Fuzhou- Fujian Province-China, 05/19/15 to 07/13/15
  • Switchgear Application and Maintenance, Pune, India, 06/30/08 to 07/11/08

Personality Profile

Self-motivated, ambitious, excellent communicator and a team player with high multi-tasking skills with twenty years' experience in Power Systems Engineering and Information Technology and Chartered Engineer from the Engineering Council, United Kingdom (CEng-UK).

Affiliations

  • Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhiE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (Ghana)

Reading Journals and Entertainment

Technology and Engineering

Music

Reading

Timeline

District Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
12.2023 - Current

Acting Regional Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
08.2023 - 12.2023

District Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana
08.2021 - 08.2023

District Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
04.2019 - 08.2021

Acting District Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
01.2017 - 02.2017

Ag District Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
05.2008 - 06.2008

Regional Maintenance Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
07.2006 - 04.2019

Acting Regional Safety Officer

09.2005 - 07.2006

District Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG
11.2000 - 09.2006

Field Estimator

10.1999 - 01.2000

Technician Engineer

03.1997 - 01.1999

Chartered Engineer (CEng) -

Engineering Council-UK

B.Sc. - Information Technology

University of Ghana

PhD. - Information Technology Candidate

Ghana Communication Technology University

M.Sc. - Engineering and Management

Coventry University

B.Sc. - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

KNUST
JONES KWEKU ANSAH