Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects (Power Upgrades and Tranformer Installation)
Memberships
Trainings and Courses
Certification
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Michael Abbey

Michael Abbey

Accra

Summary

Professional Electrical Technologist with 3 decades of experience in Overhead and Underground installation on 33kV, 11kV, and LV electrical networks. Proven track record in overseeing the construction of power distribution systems spanning across Ghana. Notable achievements include a 60km 33kV overhead line to Krakye Nkwanta and upgrading of Central Region's 11kV and LV networks.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Director

MiPhi Egnineering
07.2020 - Current

District 'A' Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana
12.2014 - 07.2020

Major Rechargeable Project Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
12.2011 - 12.2014

Principal Technician Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
10.2002 - 12.2011

Senior Technician Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
07.1998 - 09.2002

Technician Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
10.1994 - 06.1996

Education

FTC Electrical and Electronics -

Accra Polytechnic (currently Accra Technical University)

Skills

  • Electrical Transformer Installation and Maintenance Expert
  • Project management
  • Consulting in Power Generation
  • Project Planning
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Expertise in overhead and underground installation on 33kV, 11kV, and LV electrical networks
  • Revenue Generation

Projects (Power Upgrades and Tranformer Installation)

Flagstaff house - Accra
American Embassy - Cantonments, Accra
Law Court Complex, Opposite CEPS Headquarters - Accra
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (K.I.A) - Accra
Peduase Valley Resort - Easter Region
Zoomlion Bin Manufacturing Factory - Akporman- Accra
Marina Mall (K.I.A) - Accra
Regimmanuel Grey Estate (Balloon Gate) - Kwabenya, Accra
Mobile Water Bottling Plant - Ademborobe, Accra
Mikiling Manufacturing Plant - Dodowa, Accra
Star Oil Head Office - Cantonments, Accra

Memberships

Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana

Trainings and Courses

  • Effective leadership – Time for emotional intelligence, a training programme for managers of ECG (Accra-East) in August 2014 by Impact Management Consultants Ltd.
  • Development of performance standard from 3rd July – 4th July 2012 by Prime training and development consultancy.
  • Human relations & communication skills for managers of ECG from 24th – 26th November 2010 at ECG training school.
  • Benchmarking for improved productivity from 3rd to 5th July 2007 by Tops Consultancy.
  • Effective earthing & lighting protection organised by thunder safe engineering from 24th to 27th October 2006.
  • Switchgear Application & Maintenance (SWAM) by Larsen & Turbo Ltd at the Switchgear Training Centre in Pune City, India from 24th July 2004 to August 2006.
  • Maintenance Information and report writing by project management consultant limited from 11th to 13th July, 2005 at ECG Project Office.
  • Team Building and Effective Leadership from 30th September to 3rd October 2003 by Executive Training and Development Consultants (ETAD).
  • Excelllosoft Excel by Prime Training and development Consultants Ltd and RamiaHouse in September 2000.
  • Health & Environmental for ECG operations by thundersafe engineering.
  • Professional Grooming, communication and effective interpersonal skills for ECG by Pentax Management Consultancy Services Ltd.
  • Report Writing by Prime Management Association ltd in May 1994 at Cockdown Hotel Tessano, Accra.
  • Practical Supervision Course by Prime management Associates.

Certification

  • Effective leadership – Time for emotional intelligence, a training programme for managers of ECG (Accra-East) in August 2014 by Impact Management Consultants Ltd.
  • Development of performance standard from 3rd July – 4th July 2012 by Prime training and development consultancy.
  • Human relations & communication skills for managers of ECG from 24th – 26th November 2010 at ECG training school.
  • Benchmarking for improved productivity from 3rd to 5th July 2007 by Tops Consultancy.
  • Effective earthing & lighting protection organised by thunder safe engineering from 24th to 27thOctober 2006.
  • Switchgear Application & Maintenance (SWAM) by Larsen & Turbo Ltd at the Switchgear Training Centre in Pune City, India from 24thJuly 2004 to August 2006.
  • Maintenance Information and report writing by project management consultant limited from 11th to 13thJuly, 2005 at ECG Project Office.
  • Team Building and Effective Leadership from 30th September to 3rd October 2003 by Executive Training and Development Consultants (ETAD).
  • Microsoft Excel by Prime Training and development Consultants Ltd and RamiaHouse in September 2000.
  • Health & Environmental for ECG operations by thundersafe engineering.
  • Professional Grooming, communication and effective interpersonal skills for ECG by Pentax Management Consultancy Services Ltd.
  • Report Writing by Prime Management Association ltd in May 1994 at Cockdown Hotel Tessano, Accra.
  • Practical Supervision Course by Prime management Associates.

Languages

  • English, Excellent
  • GA, Excellent
  • Twi, Good

Hobbies and Interests

Watching football games, Reading, keeping up with current affairs and politics.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Director

MiPhi Egnineering
07.2020 - Current

District 'A' Manager

Electricity Company of Ghana
12.2014 - 07.2020

Major Rechargeable Project Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
12.2011 - 12.2014

Principal Technician Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
10.2002 - 12.2011

Senior Technician Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
07.1998 - 09.2002

Technician Engineer

Electricity Company of Ghana
10.1994 - 06.1996

FTC Electrical and Electronics -

Accra Polytechnic (currently Accra Technical University)
Michael Abbey