ONYEDIKACHI CHIKWENDU
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Safety‑focused and physically capable professional with extensive experience working in high‑risk environments, emergency response situations, and strict safety‑regulated worksites. Strong background in equipment handling, incident reporting, teamwork, and working at heights. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, follow protocols, and support team‑based operations—well suited for Volunteer Firefighter and emergency response roles. Dedicated maintenance technician with expertise in safety compliance, emergency response, and effective team collaboration. Proven ability to manage safety-critical operations while ensuring adherence to SOPs and training staff on best practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Duty Cleaner/Maintenance Technician
Compass Group
Hamilton, Ontario
11.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized high-traffic areas to maintain hygiene standards.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment for efficient floor maintenance.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify cleaning needs and prioritize tasks.
- Managed waste disposal procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during each job assignment.
- Performed minor repairs when needed such as replacing light bulbs or unclogging drains.
- Operated industrial equipment such as buffers, polishers, steam cleaners.
Regional Manager, Telecom Operations
CENTDOOR NIG. LIMITED
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Led field teams in safety‑critical environments, ensuring strict compliance with safety procedures and work‑at‑heights regulations.
- Conducted site inspections, incident reporting, and risk assessments to prevent equipment failure and personnel injury.
- Responded to urgent system failures and outages, demonstrating calm decision‑making under pressure.
- Supervised installation and maintenance of heavy equipment, ensuring safe handling and proper use of tools.
- Coordinated emergency troubleshooting activities to restore operations efficiently.
Telecom Rigger
LEVIWEBSTER NIGERIA LIMITED
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Worked at extreme heights installing and maintaining antennas and microwave systems under strict safety standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance and emergency fault rectification, often in adverse conditions.
- Followed lock‑out, fall‑arrest, and rescue procedures to maintain team safety.
- Assisted with site acceptance testing and emergency repairs.
Junior Rigger
LINKSOFT COMMUNICATION
03.2009 - 12.2009
- Assisted in tower erection, cable management, grounding, and waterproofing to ensure project milestones were met.
- Operated lifting and rigging equipment while ensuring clear communication with team members to maintain safety standards.
- Conducted routine safety inspections of tools and gear.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance situational awareness and improve operational efficiency during rigging tasks.
Rigger Trainee
TRIPOD NIK TECHNOLOGIE
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Trained in tower erection and microwave dish installation to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Learned emergency response procedures to effectively address falls, equipment failure, and environmental hazards.
- Assisted senior riggers in developing safe lifting plans and setting up equipment for rigging operations.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Crop Production & Protection
Abia State University
Uturu, Abia Nigeria01-2007
Diploma - Physics & Electronics
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria01-2002
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Incident Awareness
- Safety culture
- Hazard Identification
- Working at Heights
- Confined Areas
- Physical Stamina
- Manual Handling
- Equipment Operation
- Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- High-stress settings
- Situational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Technical Documentation
- Reporting
- SOP compliance
- Chain of Command
- Basic First Aid
- CPR
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Training staff
- Supervising teams
Certification
- Tower Climbing & Rescue Certification
- Rigging Safety Training
- First Aid & CPR
- RF & Microwave Technology
- Technical Site Survey Training
- Basic Cybersecurity & Systems Awareness
Additional Information
Physically fit and comfortable working in emergency and high‑risk situations, Willing to respond to on‑call and after‑hours emergencies, Strong commitment to community service and public safety
Timeline
Heavy Duty Cleaner/Maintenance Technician
Compass Group
11.2023 - Current
Regional Manager, Telecom Operations
CENTDOOR NIG. LIMITED
03.2018 - 06.2022
Telecom Rigger
LEVIWEBSTER NIGERIA LIMITED
01.2010 - 12.2011
Junior Rigger
LINKSOFT COMMUNICATION
03.2009 - 12.2009
Rigger Trainee
TRIPOD NIK TECHNOLOGIE
06.2008 - 02.2009
Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management
Mohawk College
Bachelor of Science - Crop Production & Protection
Abia State University
Diploma - Physics & Electronics
Federal University of Technology