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Seth Ayeh Opoku

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Seth Ayeh Opoku

Summary

Dependable professional with 24 years of dedicated service with GRIDCo, VRA, and Ghana Telecoms in Telecommunication and Power Systems Communication from Power Line Carrier, Switching, Fibre Optics, Fibre Optic Terminal Equipment, Corporate&Commercial Networks, with Operation and Maintenance knowledge, insights with skills in analysis and tools and equipment management.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with interpersonal skills.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo)
Tema, Ghana

Acting Chief Technician Engineer
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Supportive role to Manager STNO.
  • Collaboration with the Manager STNO to carry out all planned & unplanned works, and existing, running, future and envisaged projects.
  • Provision and Supply of Materials and Resource Support to all STNO and NTNO Areas.
  • Supervision and Control of Network Monitoring System(NMS) to ensure Telecom Equipment Backups, Monitoring of all Multiplexer Nodes and provision of all connections/services(SCADA, Tele-protection, Data, Telemetry, Voice and CCTV) needed are carried out in the FOX and Telephone Exchanges.
  • Co-ordination with Procurement to update OPGW Cables, Materials, Chargers, Battery Banks, Tools and Equipment which are expected to arrive by the end of this year.
  • Compilation of all activities report in the section i.e. weekly, monthly, quarterly and NCBC maintenance activities report to the appropriate authority.
  • Extension of technical and materials support for all maintenance and installations.
  • Mobilization, Supply & Distribution of all telecommunication materials, modules and spare project modules from the Central Warehouse and Project sites.
  • Submission of report on any new project specifications and design in the STNO section to the appropriate authority (Manager STNO, e.t.c.).
  • Retrieval of 59 Rollers, 4 Drums of Fish Wire, 2 Rewinding Drum Stands from a Contractor.

Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo)
Tema, Ghana

Assistant Chief Technician Engineer
10.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Supportive role to Chief Tech to exercise his mandate.
  • Preparation and Submission of Maintenance Works Schematic drawings.
  • Preparation and Submission of Project and Site Survey Reports.
  • Mobilization of resources for equipment installations, both in-house and all major works.
  • Submission of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports to Chief Technician Enginee.r
  • Preparation and Submission of Inventory Reports.
  • Preparation and Submission of Maintenance Planning and Monitoring Reports.
  • Preparation and Submission of NCBC Reports to Grid Consult through Manager STNO.

Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo)
Tema, Ghana

Supervising Technician Engineer
04.2012 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Supervision and maintenance of all telecommunication equipment and accessories at Accra/Tema Area.
  • Supportive role in the installation and commissioning of PLC terminal equipment, Switching equipment, Fibre Optic terminal equipment, Tele-operation & Tele-protection equipment, and VHF/HF radios.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of PSTN Lines faults in Accra/Tema Area.
  • Supervision and maintenance of Fiber Optic and Copper Cables at Volta Area substations and Offices.
  • Compilation and Submission of reports to Assistant Chief Technician Engineer.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of all Telecommunication equipment and accessories at Accra/Tema Area.
  • Collaborative role in designing of Cable Ducts and Chambers in the area.

Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo)
Tema, Ghana

Principal Technician Engineer
10.2008 - 04.2012

Job overview

  • Performed Maintenance (Planned, Corrective and Predictive) of Power System Telecommunication equipment.
  • Assisted in the monitoring and maintenance of all Corporate and PSTN Lines (ISDN).
  • Assisted in the installation and commissioning of PLC terminal equipment, Switching equipment, Fibre Optic terminal equipment, Tele-operation & Tele-protection equipment, and VHF/HF radios.
  • Compilation and Submission of reports to Area Supervisor.
  • Laying and Termination of Copper and Fibre Optic Cables.

Volta River Authority (VRA)
Accra- Electro Volta House, Ghana

Senior Technician Engineer
10.2005 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Assisted in the Installation and Maintenance of VRA Telecommunication Equipment & Facilities at Akosombo Area, Volta Area, Electro Volta House, Pegasus House, Heritage Tower, and Fidelity Tower.
  • Assisted in Troubleshooting and Repair of defective telephone lines and telephones at VRA institutional houses at Akosombo, Akuse, Tema, and Accra.
  • Carried out system integrations with all erstwhile VoltaCom customers ( Scanscom, Metro TV, TV3, Third Rail, K-Net, Mobitel, Arrow Network Systems, e.t.c.).

Volta River Authority (VRA)
Accra- Electro Volta House, Ghana

Technician Engineer
10.2001 - 10.2005

Job overview

  • Assisted in the Installation and Maintenance of VRA Telecommunication Equipment & Facilities at Akosombo Area, Volta Area, Electro Volta House and Pegasus House.
  • Assisted in Troubleshooting and Repair of defective telephone lines and telephones at VRA institutional houses at Akosombo, Akuse, Tema, and Accra.
  • Carried out system integration with all VoltaCom customers.

Volta River Authority (VRA)
Akosombo, Ghana

Technician Trainee
10.1999 - 10.2001

Job overview

  • Assisted in the Installation and Maintenance of VRA Telecommunication Equipment & Facilities at Akosombo Area, Volta Area, Electro Volta House and Pegasus House.
  • Assisted in Troubleshooting and Repair of defective telephone lines and telephones at VRA institutional houses at Akosombo, Akuse, Tema, and Accra.

Ghana Telecoms
Bolgatanga, Ghana

Principal Telecom Officer
07.1999 - 10.1999

Job overview


• Responsible for the maintenance of all telephone lines in the Test Room.
• Played a supervisory role in the Test Room (TR).
• Responsible for all Telephone Distribution Networks in Bolgatanga and its environs.

Education

University Overview

  • Regent University College of Science and Technology - B.Eng. Telecom
  • Regional Maritime Academy (Regional Maritime University) - Diploma in Marine Electrical Engineering
  • Royal Technical and Engineering College - City and Guilds of London Institute EET II

Skills

  • Demonstration of analytical capacity(Brainstorming and development of options and ideas)
  • Problem-solving skills( Acceptance of Responsibility for mistakes and learning from experience)
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Exhibition of professional behavior and attitude(Exhibition of a positive and constructive attitude )
  • Respect for diversity (religious/cultural/ethnic) of co-workers
  • Support and contribution to a team atmosphere
  • Works within appropriate authority and decision-making channels
  • Assertiveness and appropriate behavior( Ethical Behavior and a sense of values and integrity)
  • Management and Conflict resolution
  • Comprehension and support of the organization’s mission/goals
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Daily Progress Reports
  • Facility Upkeep
  • System Layouts
  • Systems Integration

Affiliations

  • Sports Enthusiast

Languages

English
First Language
Twi
Beginner
A1

Certification

  • Sopho is 3000 call@ Net (SSW 810) Advanced ISPBX Digital Switching System - July 11-15 2011 Baden, Switzerland
  • ETL 600 Operation and Maintenance - July 4-8 2011 Baden, Switzerland
  • FOXMAN - May 10 2012 Tema SCC
  • ETL - May 11-15 2012 Tema SCC
  • FOX 515 Operation&Maintenance - November
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Timeline

Acting Chief Technician Engineer

Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo)
07.2023 - Current

Assistant Chief Technician Engineer

Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo)
10.2017 - Current

Supervising Technician Engineer

Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo)
04.2012 - 10.2017

Principal Technician Engineer

Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo)
10.2008 - 04.2012

Senior Technician Engineer

Volta River Authority (VRA)
10.2005 - 10.2008

Technician Engineer

Volta River Authority (VRA)
10.2001 - 10.2005

Technician Trainee

Volta River Authority (VRA)
10.1999 - 10.2001

Principal Telecom Officer

Ghana Telecoms
07.1999 - 10.1999
Seth Ayeh Opoku