Detailed-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to implement safety programs to improve workplace safety culture and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Safety Superintendent
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
09.2020 - Current
Working with site Exploration managers to planning and organizing all health, safety and well-being programs
Develop and deliver safety training including refresher trainings.
Assist with onboarding of drill service and other service providers to the exploration function.
Collaborated with management to develop site-specific safety policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conducted regular reviews of Africa / Europe Exploration safety metrics data to identify trends or areas requiring additional focus or improvement efforts.
Developed emergency response plans, coordinating drills and exercises for effective crisis management.
Evaluated contractor performance on safety-related matters, providing feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
Established a strong safety culture by fostering open communication between employees and management regarding health and safety concerns.
Health & Safety Coordinator
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
03.2015 - 09.2020
Lead the Health and Safety section for all Africa Exploration projects.
Assist with Drilling standard development and implementation
Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
Industrial Hygienist
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
09.2013 - 03.2015
Health risk assessments and action plans
Chemical management
Developing sampling plans and execution
Calibration of monitoring equipment
Preparation of industrial hygiene monitoring reports.
Health & Safety Coordinator
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
06.2010 - 09.2013
Performed all H&S related activities for the Ghana Exploration activities.
Induction training for the newly employed
Provided support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their sections.
HSE Manager
Mantrac Ghana Limited
06.2005 - 06.2010
Plan and facilitate Tool-box Meetings
Waste management
Workplace inspections / audits
Risk management
Emergency response coordination.
Environmental Officer
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem
09.2003 - 05.2005
Supervised environmental laboratory analysis
Water and air quality sampling and analyses
Improved company's compliance with environmental regulations through regular monitoring and reporting activities.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Resource Management
Kwame NkrumahUniversity of Science &Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2016
Postgraduate Certificate - Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Mgt.
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Admin.
Accra, Ghana
11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2003
Skills
Fatality Risk Management
Industrial hygiene
Accident investigation
Safety Training
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Safety& Well-being Program Implementation
Timeline
Health & Safety Superintendent
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
09.2020 - Current
Health & Safety Coordinator
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
03.2015 - 09.2020
Industrial Hygienist
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
09.2013 - 03.2015
Health & Safety Coordinator
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited
06.2010 - 09.2013
HSE Manager
Mantrac Ghana Limited
06.2005 - 06.2010
Environmental Officer
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem
09.2003 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Environmental Resource Management
Kwame NkrumahUniversity of Science &Technology
Postgraduate Certificate - Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Mgt.
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Admin.
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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