Ola Jacobs Osakue
Montreal,Canada
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated and skilled professional with extensive experience in engineering, telecommunications, and customer service. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure operational efficiency. Strong communication and teamwork skills, complemented by a commitment to safety and quality. Fluent in French and English.
Reliable Lineman known for troubleshooting issues and inspecting poles and lines for signs of danger. Dedicated employee willing to work any shift and offering a great attendance record. Promoting highly developed decision making skills.
Detail-oriented lineman with experience in line installation and repair. Identifies and resolves operational issues and applies comprehensive knowledge of electric power distribution systems. Offers task prioritization and time management skills.
Resilient and quick to adapt, bringing solid understanding of optical fiber systems and safety protocols. Familiar with basic electrical tools and capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Ready to contribute to maintaining and improving power line infrastructures.
Lineman professional with comprehensive experience in electrical systems and infrastructure maintenance. Expertise in troubleshooting, repair, and installation of optical fiber cable and related equipment. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing conditions. Known for reliability and effective communication skills in high-stakes environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Installation Network Lineman
Bell Expertech
Montreal, Quebec
10.2011 - 01.2025
- Installed and maintained telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic cables and network nodes
- Performed routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance
- Diagnosed and resolved issues related to data and voice communications, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Implemented network upgrades to improve service quality and expand capabilities while adhering to safety protocols
- Engaged with customers to provide updates and ensure satisfaction with installations and repairs
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
Canadian Combat Engineer
Canadian Armed Forces
Montreal, Quebec
11.2005 - 01.2014
- Ensured safe troop and vehicle movement by constructing and maintaining roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure
- Created counter-mobility obstacles to impede enemy movement and enhance operational effectiveness
- Enhanced troop survivability through the construction of fortifications and defensive positions
- Conducted controlled demolitions and managed unexploded ordnance, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $200.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Constructed durable bridges, roads, and field fortifications to facilitate troop movements and logistics support.
- Improved unit mobility by constructing and maintaining expedient and protective field fortifications.
- Improved safety measures by conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing tactical plans for combat engineering tasks.
- Established secure perimeters around base camps to enhance force protection measures against potential threats.
- Ensured optimal performance of communication systems during operations, enabling effective command and control processes.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting regular safety briefings and training sessions on explosive ordnance disposal.
- Optimized resource use and minimized environmental impact during field operations.
- Enabled successful missions through expert planning and execution of route clearance operations.
- Maximized operational readiness with thorough equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Increased operational terrain accessibility by constructing bridges and culverts.
- Contributed to overall mission effectiveness through seamless collaboration with other military units and supporting elements.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Fostered interoperability with allied forces through joint engineering projects, strengthening international bonds.
- Played a key role in disaster response efforts through rapid establishment of emergency infrastructure components like temporary bridges or water supply systems.
Education
Vocational Diploma - Electronics
Aviron Technical Institute
Montreal, Quebec01-2006
Certificate -
School of Military Engineering
CFB Gagetown, Orocmoto, NB01-2006
Skills
Technical Repair and Troubleshooting
- Telecommunications Installation
- Customer Service Excellence
- Problem Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Compliance
- Engineering and Construction
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in French and English
- Repair work
- Cable splicing
Heavy lifting
- Safety procedures
- Bucket truck operation
- Underground cabling
- Written and verbal communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Crew assistance
- Schematics
- Company radio usage
- Line extension planning
- Chain hoist operation
- Underground distribution systems
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Electrical safety
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Written communication
- Continuous improvement
- Technical documentation
Fall protection practices
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Running, dancing, Hiking, Outdoor activities, Fishing, Camping, Voluntary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Installation Network Lineman
Bell Expertech
10.2011 - 01.2025
Canadian Combat Engineer
Canadian Armed Forces
11.2005 - 01.2014
Vocational Diploma - Electronics
Aviron Technical Institute
Certificate -
School of Military Engineering