CHIJIOKE EMMANUEL ANAKWE
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Dynamic metering specialist with proven success at Liberia Electricity Corporation, excelling in team leadership and project management. Skilled in energy management and technical troubleshooting, I have effectively trained engineers and enhanced revenue recovery efforts, ensuring optimal meter installations and exceptional customer service. Committed to achieving outstanding project outcomes through collaboration and innovation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
METERING SPECIALIST
LIBERIA ELECTRICITY CORPORATION
Monrovia, Liberia
10.2020 - 12.2024
- Coached three engineers-in-training (EITs) specializing in maximum-demand metering.
- Assisted Head of Revenue Protection in evaluating technical reports, engineering calculations, meter specifications, and cost estimates for donor-sponsored meter projects for the Liberia Electricity Corporation.
- Led and supported metering installations, encompassing electronic current transformer meters.
- Determine power factor charges, and estimate the bill for damaged meters.
- Ensured courteous handling of first-line customer issues.
- Collaborated with contractors installing metering panels to ensure energy efficiency for commercial and industrial clients.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
METERING ENGINEER
EKO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION PLC
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2015 - 09.2020
- Maintains single-phase and polyphase smart meters with precision.
- Evaluated electrical loads and recommended appropriate meter types.
- Handled both the installation and regular maintenance of various meter types including grid, LVMD, and statistical meters.
- Commissions prepaid meters across the designated district.
- Detected defects, bypasses, and compromised seals during meter inspections.
- Oversees the setup of transformer installations, automatic transfer switches, metering panels, and protective systems.
- Assists in the distribution network survey, completion of major joints, installation of switchgears, and power testing devices.
- Built trust and collaboration by consistently demonstrating exceptional communication abilities.
- Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
PROJECT ENGINEER
MIKADO NIGERIA LIMITED
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2009 - 08.2013
- Conducted regular maintenance and troubleshooting on existing CCTV systems.
- Oversaw IP surveillance systems implementation for UNODC/EFCC in Abuja, Nigeria.
- Configured software applications for efficient operation of the CCTV system.
- Reviewed blueprints or diagrams prior to installation of security cameras.
- Inspected fire and security alarm systems for both commercial and residential customers.
- Configured wireless communication devices used in conjunction with alarm systems for remote access capabilities.
- Tested existing alarm systems to identify any potential malfunctions or problems.
- Diagnosed complex technical issues related to the operation of an alarm system quickly and accurately.
- Troubleshot system malfunctions and determined necessary repairs or replacements.
- Collaborated with Mobotix systems on the integration of access controls, CCTV, and fire systems.
- Ensured accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget, and meeting project deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Northeastern University
Toronto, ON06-2026
Management Certificate of Merit - Power System Protection, Power Distribution, Energy
National Power Training Institute of Nigeria
Nigeria01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Power Systems Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Owerri, Nigeria10-2007
Skills
- Team Work
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Leadership
- Power systems design
- Project management
- Logistics coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Maintenance and repair
- Technical troubleshooting
- System installations
- Meter installation
- Energy management
Training
- National CPR Foundation, Canada, CPR/AED/First Aid, 2025
- Smart Serve Certification, Canada, 2025
Hobbies and Interests
- Travels
- Meeting new people
- Helping and adding Values
Timeline
METERING SPECIALIST
LIBERIA ELECTRICITY CORPORATION
10.2020 - 12.2024
METERING ENGINEER
EKO ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION PLC
12.2015 - 09.2020
PROJECT ENGINEER
MIKADO NIGERIA LIMITED
10.2009 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Construction Management
Northeastern University
Management Certificate of Merit - Power System Protection, Power Distribution, Energy
National Power Training Institute of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Power Systems Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
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