Gabriel Sarfo
Amherst,MA
Summary
I am a Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Professional with over six (6) years cognate experience in the civil construction. I have held QHSE management roles and worked on major Engineering, Procurement and Construction, which cut across various Design Build Projects. Over the years, I have provided strategic advice to senior management on Quality, Health, Safety & Environment issues with specific focus on minimizing risk to people, property and the environment. I have demonstrable experience in mechanical and electrical design, power plant and general installation works, project management and planning. Supervised different large and successful projects, focusing on QHSE to ensure that works are done to conform to the approved standards and requirements, delivered on schedule, safely and under budget.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality, Health and Safety Advisor
EIFFAGE ENERGY SYSTEMES -TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION
, Ghana
07.2020 - Current
- Works with a team on the design, supply, transport to site, installation, testing and commissioning of 161kV High Voltage Switchyard at the Newmont Ahafo North Project.
- Works with a team on the design, supply, transport to site, installation, testing and commissioning of approximately 10km of a new 34.5kV High Voltage Overhead Powerline.
- Worked on a $15m+ design, supply, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of two 33/11kV Primary Substation (PSS) for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) through the Millenium Development Authority (MiDA) under the MCC Compact II Infrastructural Projects, at Kanda and Legon in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
- Responsibilities:
- Carry out regular safety inspections at worksites and facilities, fire drills, risk assessment updates; ensuring employees are aware of their responsibilities regarding HSE.
- Work proactively with managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and a safe environment for all employees.
- Implementing Health, Safety and Environmental best practice ensuring construction activities comply with current legislation, approved codes of practice as well as client and government guidance.
- Ensure that all HSE policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to.
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date accident and ‘near miss’ log ensuring that all accidents are documented and investigated, and any recommended improvements are implemented.
- Liaise with Corporate HSE to review and implement updates to the HSE policies and procedures.
- Supervision of quality management systems on site as per ISO 9000:2015 standards.
- Prepare weekly and monthly QHSE reports and updating the client during site meetings.
- Key Achievements
- Succeeded in building a positive HSE culture on the project, which resulted in a 46% reduction in the number of accidents and incidents, reported per annum.
- Reduced risk and control hazards by 32% by performing site audits to ensure compliance with HSE standards.
- Spearheaded the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to monitor employee activities to ensure safety at work.
HSE Officer
EIFFAGE-RMT JV for the MPS Tema Port Expansion Project
, Ghana
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Worked on a $200m+ design, supply, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of two 33/11kV Power Supply & Distribution Network for the MPS Tema Port Expansion Project and Container Terminal in Tema, Ghana.
- Responsibilities:
- Responded to HSE complaints, escalating to the HSE manager if necessary.
- Assisted the HSE manager with accident and incident investigations to determine the root cause, providing guidance to avoid repeat incidents.
- Collaborated with departmental managers, supervisors and staff to provide guidance and direction regarding HSE systems and processes, ensuring objectives are met.
- Supported the HSE manager to create and review/maintain the company’s HSE policy, procedures and documentation.
- Completed thorough risk assessments, identifying risks and suggesting practical solutions to negate those risk.
- Ensured each departmental manager and supervisor was aware of their relevant emergency procedures and had access to appropriate first-aid facilities, safety signs, relevant personal protective clothing and equipment (PPEs) for their use.
- Arrange and attended HSE related training, including liaising with third party training providers and confirming staff attendance.
- Attending HSE meetings, preparing any required documentation and taking minutes
- Assisted the HSE manager in the reporting of RIDDOR incidents as required.
- Key Achievements
- Developed HSE programs which successfully reduced work-related illness and injuries by 32%.
- Implemented Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR) program by developing the Stop Work Authority safety program to prevent and correct unsafe environmental working conditions by stressing the importance of being a "good neighbour."
Mechanical Design Engineer, MEP Works
SEEPACS ENGINEERING LTD
, Ghana
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked with a project team in the designing, supervision and commissioning of electrically based projects to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability.
- Responsibilities:
- Reviewing of shop drawings and collaborating with engineers in various departments to resolve inconsistencies and design flaws.
- Designing of HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting and Drainage for buildings
- Site inspection and co-ordination of complete MEP works.
- Preparing of Bill of Quantities and material approval as per specifications.
- Conducting regular meetings with client and contractors for smooth running of the project.
- Preparing submittals for getting quotations for all MEP works
- Responsible to oversee that all works are conducted in compliance with design drawings and specifications.
- Writing and updating Quality Assurance documents and submittals (Method Statements and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), reviewing and answering Document Review Comments (DRCs).
- Supervision of quality management systems on site as per ISO 9000:2015 standards.
Product Support Sales Engineer
MANTRAC GHANA LIMITED
, Ghana
04.2012 - 11.2016
- Responsibilities:
- Conducting preventive maintenance on Caterpillar machines and associated components such as cooling systems, fuel systems and lubrication systems Newmont fleet of CAT machinery.
- Monitoring the physical conditions of CAT excavators, dozers and dump trucks, analysing preventive maintenance data and preparing weekly reports on equipment condition.
- Maintenance planning and scheduling of activities, issuing work orders through SAP module to effectively manage jobs.
- Identified and developed suitable relationship with key accounts in the mining sector (Newmont Gold Ghana, Goldfields Ghana, AngloGold Ashanti, Kinross Gold)
- Preparing quotations, project management, material request, stock and quality checks.
- Generating requisition to replenish stock.
- Studied instruction and technical drawings, modified and ensured that installation of the power plants conformed to approved standards and specifications.
- Worked with the Operations Director to respond to client’s request on status of jobs and ensured accurate information sharing.
- Organised data, by interpreting schematics, diagrams and engineering drawings to process information and suggesting design improvements.
- Technical report writing, maintained records, logs and other technical information.
Education
Project Management Certificate - Project Management
Cambridge Center of Excellence
Ghana08-2024
Bachelor of Science Agricultural Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana, West Africa05.2010
WASSCE - Science -
Presbyterian Boys High School
01.2005
Professional Certificate of Competency -
Engineering Institute of Technology
AustraliaSkills
- Analytical thinking
- Knowledge of health and Safety hazards
- Ability to study manuals, blueprints, maintain and repair equipment accordingly
- Engineering Principles
- Highly skilled in design and project management
- Knowledge of Safety and Health codes
- Capacity to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Troubleshooting skills
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of ISO 9000:2015 Standards-Quality Management System
- Competency in MS Project 2016 and Primavera P6
- Possess good computer skills
- Microsoft Office Suite – MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Proficient in Project Management System- MS Project and Primavera, MS Office Suites, CAT Software Information System (SIS WEB) & SAP Modules
Projects involved
- Design, Supply and Installation of 161kV High Voltage Switchyard at Newmont Ahafo North Gold Mine project, Ghana.
- Design, Supply and Installation of 34.5kV Overhead Powerline at Sunyani-Kumasi Highway Diversion, Ghana.
- Design, Supply and Installation of Primary substation for ECG, 37 Military Hospital and UGMC, Ghana.
- Tema Port Expansion Project- Involved in the Design and Supervision of the Procurement, Delivery and Construction, Testing and Commissioning of Power Supply.
- Design and Supervision of the Construction of Caterpillar Rebuild Centre (CRC) facility at Takoradi for Mantrac Ghana.
- Design and Supervision of the Construction of 50,000 Metric Tonnes Warehouse Complex at Tema for Ghana Cocoa Board.
- Supervision of the Installation of (Generators) 11,000KVA Back up Power Supply for Perseus Mining, Ghana.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/20/1986
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Languages
- English, Proficient
- French, Basic
Extracurricular Activities
2011, 2012, MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, Asst. Officer, Management Information System, Preparation of Inspection and Test Plan, checklist, procedures, and supervision of the installation of irrigation equipment for the Millennium Development (MiDA) Projects in the North Tongu District.
Training
- 2022, NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, RRC International, Uk
- 2022, First Aid, CPR & AED Training, West African Rescue Association, Ghana
- 2021, Fire Safety Training, Ghana National Fire Service
- 2022, ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Awareness, The Knights of Safety Academy, Uk
- 2022, ISO 9001 Quality Management System Foundations, The Knights of Safety Academy, Uk
- 2022, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Awareness, The Knights of Safety Academy, Uk
- 2022, Electrical Safety Awareness, The Knights of Safety Academy, Uk
- 2022, Working at Height Safety Induction
- 2022, Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Course
- 2022, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 2020, MS Project 2016 Course
- 2020, Primavera P6 Course
- 2019, Electrical Engineering-CEWP
- Caterpillar Design Technology and Concepts, Caterpillar Demonstration Center, Malaga, Spain
Timeline
Quality, Health and Safety Advisor
EIFFAGE ENERGY SYSTEMES -TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION
07.2020 - Current
HSE Officer
EIFFAGE-RMT JV for the MPS Tema Port Expansion Project
07.2018 - 06.2020
Mechanical Design Engineer, MEP Works
SEEPACS ENGINEERING LTD
01.2017 - 01.2018
Product Support Sales Engineer
MANTRAC GHANA LIMITED
04.2012 - 11.2016
Project Management Certificate - Project Management
Cambridge Center of Excellence
Bachelor of Science Agricultural Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
WASSCE - Science -
Presbyterian Boys High School
Professional Certificate of Competency -
Engineering Institute of Technology
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