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SAMPSON AMANYO-ZICKSON

SAMPSON AMANYO-ZICKSON

P. O. Box MP 4071, MAMPROBI-ACCRA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong blend of practical experience and advanced knowledge in the energy sector, including solar, wind, bioenergy, and oil and gas, as well as expertise in environmental and climate studies. Proven track record in leadership within high-stakes environments, driving strategic planning, operational optimization, and organizational growth. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and achieving results in the face of evolving challenges. Key strengths include strategic vision and effective stakeholder management, contributing significantly to organizations focused on sustainable development and corporate success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EXECUTIVE PROJECTS DIRECTOR—SOLAR

VERVE ENERGY RESOURCES
02.2026 - Current
  • Project Finance & Investment Structuring (EPC+F): Structure and negotiate EPC+F (Engineering, Procurement, Construction + Financing) agreements with commercial banks, DFIs, and equity partners.
  • Technical & Engineering Oversight (PV + BESS): Approve PV module selection, sign off on inverter technology, and validate BESS architecture: LFP chemistry, PCS (grid-forming), BMS/EMS integration, fire suppression (NFPA 855), HVAC redundancy etc.
  • Construction Execution & Schedule Management: Drive construction schedule from mobilization to Taking-Over Certificate (TOC) within agreed timelines.
  • Commercial & Procurement Leadership: Lead procurement of long-lead items, negotiate OEM warranties, manage manufacturer qualifications such as Tier-1 status, BNEF listing, ISO 9001/14001/45001, IEC/ISO lab certifications, oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for all major equipment with client witness, enforce Project Quality Plan (PQP) per ISO 9001:2015, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA).
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) & Social Compliance: Implement Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) covering erosion, dust, noise, waste, and hazardous materials, enforce Code of Conduct for Contractor’s Personnel including gender targets and anti-SEAH measures, conduct regular HSE audits and incident investigations (root cause analysis within 72 hours), and report monthly HSE performance to Employer and EPA.
  • Handover, Training & Defects Notification Period (DNP) Management: Deliver Taking-Over Certificate (TOC) and Commercial Operation Date (COD) on schedule, provide comprehensive training to owner’s O&M personnel as per Contract Requirements, and manage agreed post construction O&M period during DNP.

SENIOR ENERGY SECTOR MANAGER—SOLAR

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES GHANA
08.2022 - 01.2026
  • Develop Huawei solar distribution business portfolio across West African countries covered by Huawei Ghana office including Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Togo, Benin and Cote D’Ivoire.
  • Establish Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners across the region to satisfy Huawei’s unique dealerships across the region.
  • Lead the technical team to swiftly address all technical issues emanating from Huawei solar sales across the region.
  • Lead a robust marketing strategy for solar and digital power development within the region.
  • Lead Huawei’s engagement with governmental agencies in the energy sector to make Huawei the preferred technology partner for major government projects.

SOLAR SOLUTION MANAGER—WEST AFRICA

JUBAILI BROS SOLAR
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Leading the business development and profitability of utility-scale, C&I, and residential solar projects within the countries that make up ECOWAS.
  • Leading the firm establishment of Value-Added-Partner (VAP) products such as Huawei FusionSolar, Jinko and Lumax Mounting Frames within the region.
  • Engage vividly and get product lines approved by consultants, government agencies, and funding agencies (DFID, IFC, AfDB etc.) to enhance product usability and regulatory support for the promotion of solar within the different economic sectors in West Africa.
  • Prospect, meet and build customer relationships with EPCs, project developers, consultants, and distributors throughout Africa.
  • Lead the provision of technical training to customers at seminars on VAP product specifications and communicate advantages over competitors and represent the company adequately in industry functions across the region.
  • Provide on-site technical support pre- and post-sales of the solar equipment distributed.
  • Respond to detailed technical inquiries and bid/tender requests especially for solar mini- and micro-grids.
  • Conduct market research and identify solar energy opportunities within Africa.
  • Supervise PV system design for customers (on grid, off grid, PV-Diesel hybrid).
  • Coordinate effectively with after-sales teams to ensure maximum customer satisfaction is always achieved to maintain a good stream of pipeline.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with all ISO standards within the company establishment.

SENIOR ENERGY ENGINEER → DIRECTOR (SOLAR BUSINESS)

ZANET ENERGY SOLUTIONS – GHANA
01.2010 - 02.2020
  • Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers.
  • Review specifications and recommend installation changes to achieve solar design objectives.
  • Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.
  • Technical, economic and market potential analyses of renewable energy projects for clients (particularly solar & wind).
  • Power system reliability, security and safety analysis for transmission and distribution utilities during renewable grid integration.
  • Leading the team of RE project development engineers/managers in different regions to complete assigned tasks.
  • Representing the company with state and local officials, regulators, and utilities in negotiating RE portfolios.
  • Controlling timelines and milestones on the development of RE projects and providing reports to management in Accra, Ghana.
  • Leading process of obtaining state, and local permits and licenses.

PROCESS ENGINEER

TEMA OIL REFINERY – GHANA
01.2007 - 11.2009
  • Optimize crude oil processing into various petroleum products (LPG, ATK, DPK, Gas Oil, Gasoline, RFO)
  • Monitoring and inspection of process equipment and instruments to enhance early fault detection and maintenance
  • Manage the movement of products between process departments and storage, Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker (RFCC), Wastewater Treatment (WWT) and utilities
  • Supervise Technicians in the efficient discharge of processing engineering duties like furnace operations, steam turbine operations, desalter operation etc.

Education

Huawei Certified Solar Service Associate -

Huawei University
01-2021

Huawei Certified Solar Specialist Professional- Presales PV - undefined

Huawei University
01-2020

Climate Change Adaptation - Experts Course

Australian National University
Australia
01-2019

Master of Energy - Solar

University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
01-2017

Marine Drilling Certificate - undefined

IBC Academy
UK
01-2013

BSc. Chemical Engineering - undefined

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
Ghana
01-2006

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Operations management
  • Executive support
  • Customer-oriented
  • Team leadership
  • Strategy development
  • Business development
  • Project management

Affiliations

  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)—Associate Member (100204591)
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)—Member (4390150)
  • Energy Institute (EI)—Chartered Energy Engineer (awaiting confirmation)

Certification

  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities - Lund University - 2019
  • Global Environmental Management - Technical University of Denmark - 2018
  • Global Energy Business - University of Colorado - 2018
  • Solar Energy: PV Systems - TU Delft, Netherlands - 2018
  • Wind Energy - Technical University of Denmark - 2018
  • The SDGs: A Global, Transdisciplinary Vision for the Future - University of Copenhagen - 2018
  • Climate Change, Risks & Challenges - World-Wide Fund for Nature /German Climate Consortium - 2017
  • National Adaptation Plans: Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture - UNITAR - 2017
  • REDD+ - FAO/UNITAR - 2017

PERSONAL DETAILS

English, French (intermediate), Ewe, Ga, Twi

PUBLICATIONS

  • Amanyo-Zickson, S. (2017a). Ghana’s Feed-In-Tariff Rate: A “Silent Killer” of Renewable Power Investment. Retrieved from http://greenghana2020.blogspot.com/2017/11/ghanas-feed-in-tariff-rate-silent_31.html
  • Amanyo-Zickson, S. (2017b). Ghana’s Renewable Energy Readiness: The Case of Grid Integration. Green Energy Ghana Blog. Retrieved from http://greenghana2020.blogspot.com/2017/08/ghanas-renewable-energy-readiness-case.html
  • Amanyo-Zickson, S. (2017c). Techno-Economic Analysis of a Suitable Business Model for a Rooftop Solar PV Project: Case Study of Accra, Ghana. In 3rd Ghana Renewable Energy Fair: Conference& Exhibition, Energy Commission of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ghanaefair.energycom.gov.gh/ts/day_2/GHANA_RE_FAIR_SLIDES.pdf
  • Amanyo-Zickson, S. (2018a). ExxonMobil Enters Ghana: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Retrievedfrom https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exxonmobil-enters-ghana-good-bad-ugly-sampson-amanyo-zickson/
  • Amanyo-Zickson, S. (2018b). Proposed Rail Network Development in Ghana: Sustainability Matters Arising (PART 1-3). Retrieved January 13, 2020, from https://www.linkedin.com/in/sampson-amanyo-zickson-855651123/detail/recent-activity/posts/
  • Amanyo-Zickson, S. (2018c). The SDGs: The Urgent Need for Inculcation into High School Curricula in Ghana. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sdgs-urgent-need-inculcation-high-school-curricula-amanyo-zickson/
  • Amanyo-Zickson, S. (2019). Climate Change and Earthquakes! Are We Our Own Enemies? Retrieved January 13, 2020, from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/climate-change-earthquakes-we-our-own-enemies-sampson-amanyo-zickson/
  • Amanyo-Zickson, S. (2020, January 2). The Beer Crisis: Effect of climate change on everyday life. Myjoyonline.Com. Retrieved from http://www.myjoyonline.com/opinion/2020/January-2nd/the-beer-crisis-effect-of-climate-change-on-everyday-life.php
  • Amanyo-Zickson, S., & Amoo, C. N.-B. (2019). Renewable Energy Adoption for Net-Zero Energy Concept for Senior High Schools in Ghana (Case Study of Accra Academy). In 4th Ghana Renewable Energy Fair: Conference & Exhibition, Energy Commission of Ghana. (p. 233). http://ghanaefair.com/files/presentations2018/day3/4th-Ghana-RE-Fair-Slides-Reviewed.pdf

Timeline

EXECUTIVE PROJECTS DIRECTOR—SOLAR

VERVE ENERGY RESOURCES
02.2026 - Current

SENIOR ENERGY SECTOR MANAGER—SOLAR

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES GHANA
08.2022 - 01.2026

SOLAR SOLUTION MANAGER—WEST AFRICA

JUBAILI BROS SOLAR
03.2020 - 06.2022

SENIOR ENERGY ENGINEER → DIRECTOR (SOLAR BUSINESS)

ZANET ENERGY SOLUTIONS – GHANA
01.2010 - 02.2020

PROCESS ENGINEER

TEMA OIL REFINERY – GHANA
01.2007 - 11.2009

Huawei Certified Solar Specialist Professional- Presales PV - undefined

Huawei University

Climate Change Adaptation - Experts Course

Australian National University

Master of Energy - Solar

University of Auckland

Marine Drilling Certificate - undefined

IBC Academy

BSc. Chemical Engineering - undefined

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)

Huawei Certified Solar Service Associate -

Huawei University

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