Engr Mukhtar Mohammed Lawal, MANAGER 1

Engr Mukhtar Mohammed Lawal

MANAGER 1

IBRAHIM TAIWO ROAD FEEDER

Location
Nigeria
Education
High school or equivalent, Electrical Engineering
Experience
18 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 8 Months

MANAGER 1 at IBRAHIM TAIWO ROAD FEEDER
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since October 2018

Ensuring Network Power Availability across 7Nos. 11KV FEEDERS (CITY FEEDER

Consultant Engineer at O&M
  • Angola
  • November 2010 to June 2011

Supervision and Controlling of 51 BTS sites, 1 BSC site and 5 BB sites in Yobe State.
•Managing and Inspection of four (4) teams of ISM contractors for daily activities and routine maintenance work scheduled in the state.
•Perform routine

Consultant Engineer at PREVIOUSEMPLOYER: ZAIN NIGERIA
  • December 2009 to July 2010

Supervising and Controlling of 25 BTS sites, 1 BSC site and 8 BB sites in Katsina state.
•Perform routine Operation and Maintenance procedures as prescribed for Power, Transmission and BTS Radio networks.
•React to emergency faults and ensure all faults are rectified promptly within contracted SLA.
•Resolution of repetitive faults affecting BTS radio network
•Ensure provision of power (requisite quality) to all sites within purview 24 hours a day.
•Implement cross connect equipment in a designated area of the Zain Network.
•Integrating of newly sites within the network.
•Ensure all transmission link trouble shooting is normalized successfully.
•Compile information and report on the availability of the transmission network in light of the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
•Swiftly diagnose and clear any faults or alarms assigned by trouble ticket, or ensure escalation within time period stipulated in SLAs to correct parties if unable to fix. To close or forward all trouble tickets promptly.
•Implement approved software changes as directed with change requests.
•Ensure maintenance work undertaken by contractors meets Zain Nigeria’s specification.
•Maintain a comprehensive set of records of all transmission links, BTS sites, power equipment and spares for all sites within designated area.
•Ensure all security and network Integrity documentation is completed and adhered to.
•Liaise with ISM contractors to ensure on-scheduled supply of diesel to sites within purview.

SPECIALIST at ZAIN NIGERIA (CELTEL)
  • February 2005 to May 2009

Ensuring maintenance work undertaken by contractors meets Zain Nigeria’s specifications and standard.
•Maintain a comprehensive set of records of all Power equipments and spares for all sites within the region (North West).
•Ensure all records of Diesel supply, security and network Integrity documentation is completed and adhered to.
•Liaise with Diesel suppliers to ensure on-scheduled supply of diesel to sites within the North West region.
•Develop the Sites scope, problems statement and goals statement.
•Assisting with Site delivery within budget (time and financial) and within defined quality criteria.
•Assisting with Sites-planning in line with recommended tool sets within the region (NW).
•Enforce Sites plans’ conformity to planning guidelines.
•Co-ordinate input and maintained plans throughout the Site project life cycle.
•Provide Site Services Manager with up-to-date financial position on all Sites projects.
•Provide stakeholders with up to date information on all Site projects (where applicable).
•Proactively escalate Site project risks (where applicable).
•Measure progress per ISM Contractors’ work against weekly targets and deliverables.
•Manage agreed quality measures accordingly.
•Assist with Sites project integration management.
•Assist with negotiating and managing Diesel supplier contracts to achieved service level agreements.
•Assist with formal Sites project success reviews.
•Develop reports as required by my line manager for the Site services implementation and action taken per site within the region.
•Document weekly reports or any other reports identified as relevant to the Sites project.
•Organize and facilitate Site Services project meetings, sessions and workshops with the Contractors within the region (NW).
•Maintain Site project plan - update / adapt where necessary.
•Prepare and circulate Sites project status update reports.
•Identify reasons for delay in Sites projects and plan activities to overcome these delays within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the ISM contractors.
•Build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
•Build and maintain relationships within and outside the organization.
•Develop and enforce escalation procedure.
•Prepare and maintain team Sites project delivery schedule.
•Input into, monitor and execute SLAs.
•Keep abreast of business process changes and communicate these to team members.

SENIOR OFFICER at PC & M
  • September 2014 to October 2005

Protecting Controlling and Metering all resources of power equipment’s such as Transformers, HT lines, RMU’s and Panels at the Business Unit level, in order to achieved Organizational GOALS.
•Assist in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to achieve company’s strategy.
•Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
•Develop propositions for all KEDCO customers content and services.
•Identify needs for customer research and building insights for business content products and services and create and carry out research products to build these insights and shape the consumer proposition.
•Work with other members of the real world teams such as the Customer Relations manager and business development teams to understand the services features and content and use this to share the customer needs.
•Develop the Go to Market plan for all consumer content and services
•Work with the Brand and Communications team too effectively to promote all business content products and services and reach defined targets for revenues, customer acquisition, etc.
•Assist in implementing the unit's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
•Assist in planning and managing the human and material resources of the KEDCO to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity at Business Unit level.
•Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
•Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
•Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the units.
•Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head of Department.
•Perform any other duties as an assistant to the Head of Departments when need arise.

Engineer at NEPA DOKA BUSINESS
  • October 1997 to January 2005

Ensuring all Power elements such as Transformers, RMU, Transmission lines (HT and LT), Armored Cable and Control Panel where trouble shoot and tested successfully within the SLA and Specification Standard.
• Ensuring standard and quality of work done for the newly Power Plant constructed meets with Standard Specifications of the Authority.

•Participating in Installation and Commissioning of 60MVA power transformer at Mando transmission station.
•Responsible for Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of over 100 numbers of Power Plants of 11kv/33kv sub-station in Kaduna.

Consultant Engineer at PREVIOUSEMPLOYER: AIRTEL NIGERIA (HUAWEI MS)
  • July 2011 to February 2003

Supervision, Controlling and 1st line Maintenance Support for 61 sites of GSM Telecoms Network for Airtel Nigeria in Yobe State.
•Managing and Inspection of four (4) teams of ISM contractors for daily activities and routine maintenance work scheduled in the state.
•Perform routine O&M procedures as prescribed for Power, Transmission and BTS Radio networks.
•React to emergency faults and ensure all faults are rectified promptly within contracted SLA.
•Resolution of repetitive faults affecting BTS radio network
•Ensure provision of Power (requisite quality) to all sites within purview 24 hours a day.
•Implement cross connect equipment in a designated area of the Airtel Network
•Integrating of newly sites within the network.
•Ensure all transmission links are stable and working successfully.
•Compile information and report on the availability of the transmission network in line with Service Level Agreement (SLA).
•Swiftly diagnose and clear any faults or alarms assigned by trouble ticket, or ensure escalation within time period stipulated in SLAs to appropriate parties if unable to fix, and to close or forward all trouble tickets promptly.
•Implement approved software changes as directed with change requests.
•Ensure maintenance work undertaken by contractors meets Airtel Nigeria’s specification.
•Maintain a comprehensive set of records of all transmission links, BTS sites, power equipment and spares for all sites within designated area.
•Ensure all security and network Integrity documentation is completed and adhered to.

Field Support Engineer at MTN NIGERIA (ABRAHAM HOLMES)
  • June 2012 to

Managing 65 sites for MTN Nigeria Network in Yobe State.
•Managing and Inspection of Three (3) teams of SMC contractors for daily activities and routine maintenance work scheduled in the state.
•Perform routine O&M procedures as prescribed for Power, Transmission and BTS Radio networks.
•React to emergency faults and ensure all faults are rectified promptly within contracted SLA.
•Resolution of repetitive faults affecting BTS radio network
•Ensure provision of Power (requisite quality) to all sites within purview 24 hours a day.
•Implement cross connect equipment in a designated area of the MTN Nigeria Network.
•Integrating of newly sites within the network.
•Ensure all transmission links are stable and working successfully.
•Compile information and report on the availability of the transmission network in line with Service Level Agreement (SLA).
•Swiftly diagnose and clear any faults or alarms assigned by trouble ticket, or ensure escalation within time period stipulated in SLAs to appropriate parties if unable to fix, and to close or forward all trouble tickets promptly.
•Implement approved software changes as directed with change requests.
•Ensure maintenance work undertaken by contractors meets MTN Nigeria’s specification.
•Maintain a comprehensive set of records of all transmission links, BTS sites, power equipment and spares for all sites within designated area.
•Ensure all security and network Integrity documentation is completed and adhered to.
•Liaise with SMC contractors to ensure on-scheduled supply of diesel to sites within purview.

MANAGER 1 at PC & M
  • to
SENIOR OFFICER at KANO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (KEDCO)
  • Nigeria
  • to
SENIOR OFFICER at KANO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (KEDCO)
  • Nigeria
  • to

T.E. (KAWAJI TSP).

  • to

Ensuring Network Availability across 33KV BAGAUDA Feeder, 11KV YAN LEMO and 11KV MASARAUTA Feeders, in order to achieved Organizational GOALS.
•Providing lines men for effective Cash Collection across the Region.
•Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
•Develop propositions for all KEDCO customers content and services.
•Identify needs for customer research and building insights for business content services and create and carry out research products to build these insights and shape the consumer proposition.
•Work with other members of the real world teams such as the Customer Relations manager and business development teams to understand the services features and content and use this to share the customer needs.
•Develop Team Work and Team Building for all Staffs in TSP.
•Work with the Planning and Investment Team members for New Project Execution across the Kano West Region in Maikalwa TSP.
•Implementing the TSP's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
•Planning and managing the human and material resources of the TSP to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity at TSP level.
•Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
•Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
•Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the TSP.
•Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head of Department.
•Perform any other duties as an assistant to the Head of Departments when need arise.

TECH CONSULTANT at PREVIOUSEMPLOYER: AIRTEL NIGERIA
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SENIOR OFFICER at KANO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (KEDCO)
  • Nigeria
  • to

Ensuring Network Power Availability across 33KV NNPC Feeder, 11KV HOTORO, KUNDILA, UNGUWA UKU, DANLADI NASIDI, FARAWA, MAIDUGURI AND TARAUNI Feeders, in order to achieved Organizational GOALS.
•Providing lines men for effective Cash Collection across the Region.
•Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
•Develop propositions for all KEDCO customers content and services.
•Identify needs for customer research and building insights for business content services and create and carry out research products to build these insights and shape the consumer proposition.
•Work with other members of the real world teams such as the Customer Relations manager and Business development teams to understand the services features and content and use this to share the customer needs.
•Develop Team Work and Team Building for all Staffs in TSP.
•Work with the Planning and Investment Team members for New Project Execution across the Kano East Region for Hotoro TSP.
•Implementing the TSP's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
•Planning and managing the human and material resources of the TSP to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity at TSP level.
•Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
•Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
•Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the TSP.
•Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head of Department.
•Perform any other duties as an assistant to the Regional Engineer when need arise.

SENIOR OFFICER at KANO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (KEDCO)
  • Nigeria
  • to

Ensuring Network Availability across 33KV GASKIYA Feeder, 11KV DAKATA and 11KV YANKABA Feeders, in order to achieved Organizational GOALS.
•Providing lines men for effective Cash Collection across the Region.
•Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
•Develop propositions for all KEDCO customers content and services.
•Identify needs for customer research and building insights for business content services and create and carry out research products to build these insights and shape the consumer proposition.
•Work with other members of the real world teams such as the Customer Relations manager and Business development teams to understand the services features and content and use this to share the customer needs.
•Develop Team Work and Team Building for all Staffs in TSP.
•Work with the Planning and Investment Team members for New Project Execution across the Kano East Region for Kawaji TSP.
•Implementing the TSP's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
•Planning and managing the human and material resources of the TSP to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity at TSP level.
•Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
•Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
•Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the TSP.
•Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head of Department.
•Perform any other duties as an assistant to the Regional Engineer when need arise.

SENIOR OFFICER at KANO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (KEDCO)
  • Nigeria
  • to
MANAGER at KANO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (KEDCO)
  • Nigeria
  • to

Manage and Develop goals and objectives that tend to growth and prosperity at SBU.
•Design and implement business plans and strategies to promote Cash Collection at SBU.
•Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity
•Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness
•Maintain relationships with Customers, Partners/vendors/suppliers
•Gather, analyze and interpret external and internal data and write reports
•Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines
•Ensure Cash collection exercise is scheduled and drive effectively.
•Ensure Power supply to the customers is stable and healthy for safety used.
•Etc.

Education

High school or equivalent, Electrical Engineering
  • January 1996

courses: INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGER (IPPM) @ IPMP (IN VIEW) •CERIFIED PROJECT MANAGER (CPM) @ IPMP 2018. •MASTERS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION @ (BUK) 2015 •COREN Registered. 2012 •PGD (in Management) @ Bayero University Kano (BUK). 2011 •Member Nigerian Society of Engineers 2010

Specialties & Skills

Distribution Industries
Telecommunication Services
MANAGEMENT
NETWORKING
QUALITY
SPECIFICATION
TRANSMISSION
CABLEADO
DOCUMENTATION