- Continuous Learning: Enthusiastic about staying abreast of advancements in electrical engineering and emerging technologies
Getu Geremew Soressa
Electrical Engineer
Addis Ababa,AA
Summary
My qualification is BSc. in Electrical engineering and completed MSc. courses in renewable energy technology with technical and Managerial Experiences of more than 15+ years. In my professional career, I had provided significant contribution to the Ethiopian power sector and played leadership role in planning, monitoring and executions of projects and distribution operation and maintenance activities.
I am results-driven manager with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations and well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate, Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Ethiopian Electric Utility
Addis Ababa
06.2018 - Current
- Strategic Leadership:- Collaborate with the CEO to develop and execute the company's strategic vision and goals.- Provide input into long-term planning and positioning of the electric utility in the market.
- Operational Oversight:- Manage and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the reliable and safe delivery of electricity.- Implement and optimize operational processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Regulatory Compliance:- Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure the electric utility's compliance with industry standards and regulations.- Work closely with regulatory bodies to address compliance issues and advocate for the company's interests.
- Financial Management:- Contribute to budget planning and financial strategy, ensuring financial health and sustainability.- Monitor financial performance and implement cost-effective measures while maintaining service quality.
- Technology Integration:- Stay informed about emerging technologies in the energy sector and lead efforts to integrate relevant innovations.- Evaluate and implement technological solutions to enhance grid reliability and operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement:- Cultivate positive relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, regulators, government officials, and community leaders.- Represent the electric utility in industry forums and maintain a positive public image.
- Risk Management:- Identify and assess potential risks to the organization, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.- Lead crisis management efforts and ensure a resilient response to unforeseen events.
- Talent Development:- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the organization.- Develop and mentor leadership talent, ensuring a pipeline of capable executives.
- Sustainability and Renewable Energy:- Drive initiatives related to sustainability and the integration of renewable energy sources.- Explore opportunities for the electric utility to contribute to environmental goals and reduce its carbon footprint.
- Board Collaboration:- Work closely with the board of directors, providing regular updates on the company's performance and seeking guidance on strategic matters.- Act as a liaison between the board and the executive team.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Key Industry Customers Power Supply Head
Ethiopian Electric Utility & EEPCo
Addis Ababa
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed number of projects, managing industrial parks power supply, in quality and on time.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Delivered analysis of market, sales and consumer trend impact on long and short-term strategies.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Chief Corporate Safety and Inspection Officer
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
Addis Ababa
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
- Educated staff on safety and quality improvement strategies to uplift standards.
- Performed inspections of vehicles, containers and equipment to check for compliance, safety, tampering and evidence of illegal activities.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Led audit and inspection schedules for staff and contractors, meeting strict deadlines.
- Set policies governing inspecting, testing and compliance operations.
- Assessed safety and compliance concerns through diligent buildings, rooms and equipment inspections.
- Developed safety plans, procedures and policies in collaboration with business leaders.
- Investigated complaints to remedy buildings, equipment and safety issues.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
Distribution Senior Electrical Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
Addis Ababa
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial systems.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
- Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Coordinated design, tests and build activities between cross-functional teams.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Planned all project resources and budgets.
- Reviewed specifications, drawings, and project manuals.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
- Validated product and subsystem performance through simulation and laboratory testing.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
- Inspected and performed validation testing for designed systems and third-party installations.
- Evaluated power needs for various systems.
- Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
- Used established formulae to calculate current loads and short circuit currents.
- Applied appropriate engineering methods to project discipline standards.
Technical Inspection Officer
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
Bahirdar, Amhara Region
12.2008 - 07.2011
- Developed safety plans, procedures and policies in collaboration with business leaders.
- Perform market analysis and customer segmentation
- Develop sales forecast by channel/segment
- Define and manage channel strategy
- Define offering and customer value proposition
- Define customer relationship management
- Develop sales partner/alliance relationship
- Develop marketing and sales strategy
- Update sales forecasts by channel/ segment
- Manage metering activities for distribution Process customer credit
- Measure distribution performance
- Define Customer Service policies and Procedures
- Establish service levels for customers
- Plan Customer Service operations
- Manage Customer Service requests/inquiries/complaints
- Manage distribution network losses
- Manage Non‐Conformities as per defined standards)
- Conduct mass raids in high‐loss areas
Junior Electrical Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
Addis Ababa
12.2007 - 01.2008
- Inspected completed installations for compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Documented work for internal use and client status updates.
- Directed and coordinated manufacturing, construction, and installation activities.
- Operated electrical test equipment.
- Designed, implemented and maintained electrical instruments and equipment.
- Investigated customer complaints and recommended solutions.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Evaluated power needs for various systems.
- Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics.
- Verified viability and compliance for systems and circuits.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Hawassa University
Hawassa 11.2003 - 07.2007
Msc, Without Thesis (Full Course Was Completed) - Renewable Energy Technology
AAiT
Addis Ababa 09.2014 - 07.2015
Skills
Operational leadership
Accomplishments
- Achieved top three best performer awards of the year managing Oromia Region Electric Utility multiple times with accuracy and efficiency.
Interests
- Industry Conferences: Actively participate in conferences and workshops to network with industry professionals and stay updated on best practices
- Leadership Development: Committed to personal and team growth, regularly engaging in leadership training and mentorship opportunities
- Sustainable Energy: Passionate about contributing to a greener future and exploring innovations in renewable energy sources
Reference
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Timeline
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Ethiopian Electric Utility
06.2018 - Current
Msc, Without Thesis (Full Course Was Completed) - Renewable Energy Technology
AAiT
09.2014 - 07.2015
Key Industry Customers Power Supply Head
Ethiopian Electric Utility & EEPCo
09.2013 - 05.2018
Chief Corporate Safety and Inspection Officer
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
02.2012 - 09.2013
Distribution Senior Electrical Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
07.2011 - 02.2012
Technical Inspection Officer
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
12.2008 - 07.2011
Junior Electrical Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
12.2007 - 01.2008
Electrical Engineering
Hawassa University
11.2003 - 07.2007
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