ERIC OPPONG MENSAH
Obuasi
Summary
With a proven track record as OHS&E officer with two (2) International Energy Firms, Electrical Engineering firm, Mining Firm and OHS&E supervisor in Oil and Gas Industry and OHS&E supervisor/acting manager. Highly experience with in-depth knowledge and hands expertise in Safety Management System to inspire, motivate and contribute toward installing Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental management systems and procedures in line with company’s business objectives. I have the experience and knowledge to assisting departments in developing appropriate hot work safety plans and providing technical guidance, coordinate all the necessary approvals from permit authorizing individual (PAI) and/or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) for the requested or designated Projects location and are in compliance. I have the qualities to direct and lead company personnel to an understanding that Safety, Cost, Production, and Quality are synonymous and also ability to work with people of different nationality and cultural backgrounds and high integrity, discipline and team player.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ACTING HSE MANAGER
MAC MINING & CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible to provide OHS&E support and guidance to MacPartners ORP2 & 3 Operations on the mine including ongoing demolishing of old backfill plant at KMS (ORP3 Project), Construction of ore pass systems at GCS 24Level and 26Level respectively, removal of old hydrofoil pipes in the shaft and installation of new Victaulic paste pipes
- Preparations towards kms 44Level conveyor upgrade works
SENIOR HSE SUPERVISOR
MAC MINING & CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible provide HSE support and guidance to all MacPartners operations on the mine including Shafts and Headgear works, removal of redundant piping and shaft Loading Systems from 2800L to shaft bottom, installation of new MV cable and removal of old damaged cable from KMS shaft
- This is in accordance with the Mac Partners approved HSE Management System, current legislations and regulations
- This has also involved the facilitation and acquiring of full ISO certification on: 9001, 14001 and 45001 Safety Management System for Mac Mining & Construction Partners
- Encourage and promote Safety, Health and Environmental awareness through day-to-day attitudes and actions and delivery of HSE training courses to personnel as required
- Supervised all shafts works -: (Rehabilitation of KRS shaft loading stations – Removal and replacement of entirely loading stations from 2800L to shaft bottom) (Removal of KRS shaft redundant pipe and installation of new pipes) (Installation of 150mm NB schedule 80 piping from 1600L to surface – GCS shaft) (Removal of redundant pipes and cables – GCS shaft) (Installation of new MV and Fiber cables – GCS shaft) (Removal of old damaged cable and Installation of new MV cable) Headgear and Rope works -: (Removal and replacement of SKIPS) (Skip Ropes and Guide Ropes) Fabrication and Refurbishment works at the fabrication shop Work with AGAG Permit Authorizing Individual’s (PAI’s) to develop departmental programs Ensure the compliance with the ISO’s Environmental Act, related Regulations, Client requirements and the enforcement of legal compliance
- In charge of all Hot works activities and fire watch team on in the shaft Overseeing the implementation of the Project Health & Safety Plan and Environmental Plan of Mac partners and keeping of up to date records for the HSE files to enable auditing to be carried out in accordance to client requirements
HSE SUPERVISOR
ORSAM OIL AND GAS GHANA LTD
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible to provide HSE support and guidance to all Orsam Oil and Gas Ghana Limited operational at the main workshop
- This is in accordance with the Orsam Oil and Gas Gh
- Ltd approved HSE Management System, current legislation and regulations
- This has also involved the implementation of a full ISO: 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System for Orsam Oil and Gas Ghana Limited
- Supervised all projects at the Base workshop to our major clients, Modec, Tolluw Oil, Deepocean, Eni, Yinsen
- Etc
- Supervised all Hot works activities during the construction and successful completion and Installation of Deepocean’s “CHUTE” on Mearsk Forzia vessel
- Work with Permit Authorizing Individual’s (PAI’s) to develop departmental programs Ensure the compliance with the ISO’s Environmental Act, related Regulations, Client requirements and the enforcement of legal compliance
- In charge of all Hot works activities and fire watch team on Sea fastening on Polar Onyx for Deepocean for Installing and Decommissioning offshore structures on the vessel
- Overseeing the implementation of the Project Health & Safety Plan and Environmental Plan of the company and keeping of up to date records for the HSE files to enable auditing to be carried out
- Encourage and promote Safety, Health and Environmental awareness at the Base, Delivery of HSE training courses to personnel as required
HSE SUPERVISOR
ORSAM OIL AND GAS GHANA LTD
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible to provide HSE support and guidance to all Orsam Oil and Gas Ghana Limited operational areas for the Projects
- This is in accordance with the Orsam Oil and Gas Gh
- Ltd approved HSE Management System, current legislation and regulations
- This has also involved the implementation of a full ISO: 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System for Orsam Oil and Gas Ghana Limited
- Report to the management on the performance of the HSE Management system, and to use the reviews and experience gained for further improvement of the system
- To provide operational HSE support required for Projects and worksites
- Supervised the TTIP Project at WAPCO AND GHANA GAS at aboadze Power enclave
- First Aid Management
- To bring to the attention of the HSE Manager any deficiencies or urgent matters relating to HSE matters or potential breaches in legislation
- Supervised successful Tie - in of the existing live West African Gas Pipe line and a new TTIP gas line
- Supervised successful major shutdown maintenance at Ghana Gas Processing Plant (GPP) at Atuabo
- Encourage and promote Safety, Health and Environmental awareness in all Project related activities and worksites
- Deliver of HSE training courses to both Projects personnel as required
Payroll Administrator / OHS Administrator
F.C.M.I – ACCRA LIMITED
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Prepare and manage payroll processes of employees
- Gather all payroll related data, review and calculate timesheets data and hours worked
- Calculate salaries, wages and overtime wage sheets
- Create and run salary sheets and reports
- Manage, maintain and update payroll related data
- Update salary sheets and schedules
- Answer and clarify employees on payroll related inquiries
- Ensure that contractors and all categories of staff understand and comply with F.C.M.I – Accra Ltd HSE policy
- Collate monthly HSE reports and submit to F.C.M.I – Accra Ltd HSE Manager
- Ensure the Implementation of good housekeeping / waste management policies on site to conform to EPA Regulations
- Assist all Departments on Management/Monitoring of HSE performance
- Conduct HSE induction on ALL new staff
- Ensure the appropriate permits are issued before contractor start work
Senior HSE Advisor
SWES (Energy Solutions, Inc)
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Proactively in addressing operational HSE issues to ensure that the risk to workers and others are managed, minimized and prevented as well as the potential environmental impact prevented / mitigated
- Monitor and coordinates all Daily inspections on site and compile a comprehensive report to the HSE Manager
- Promote a positive HSE attitude to personnel, subcontractors, consultants and the client (VRA)
- Prepare all Toolbox talks to suit activities for the day to the various departments’ supervisors as well as assisting the HSE officer in preparing their Toolbox talks
- Coordinates with various departmental supervisors / managers to prepare Risk assessments/JSA on every work activity on site
- Ensure all Hazardous chemical safety measures are fully implemented – (enforce full compliance to Material safety Data Sheet on all chemicals use on site)
- Supervises the issuance of all Confined space entry / Excavation permits on site after a thorough checks and inspections conforms to the osha regulations
- Supervises monthly inspections for all lifting equipments/accessories and fire preventive equipment/ extinguishers and appropriate recommendations to the management
- Monitored and supervised a successful Tie-in (Tapping or joining a new Gas pipe line to an existing live Gas pipe lines), the existing West African gas pipe line and a new TTP#3 gas pipe line belonging to VRA
- Monitored and supervised a successful installation of 20km, 10inches, 8inches, 4inches and 3inches pipe line to the existing fuel tanks currently in operations fuelling both VRA and TICO plants during (Fabrication, Grinding and Welding) works
- Ensured all safety mandatory requirements are met from the installation of a 32megawatts STG (Steam Turbine Generator) to a successful commissioning of the STG without any fatal incidents
- Ensure the Implementation of good housekeeping / waste management policies on site
Senior OHS&E Officer
SWES (Energy Solutions, Inc)
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Inspections and Monitoring of all power tools and earth moving equipment’s on site
- Monitoring of noise and dust level
- In charge of issuing of hot works permit
- Prepare facts and figures for Daily and Zonal meetings
- Keeping of all Health Safety & Environmental Documents and Certification of equipment’s
- Participate in general Toolbox Talk HSE meetings
Payroll Administrator / Assistant Safety Officer
BALKAN ENERGY COMPANY GHANA LTD
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Prepare and manage payroll processes of employees
- Gather all payroll related data, review and calculate timesheets data and hours worked
- Calculate salaries, wages and overtime wage sheets
- Create and run salary sheets and reports
- Manage, maintain and update payroll related data
- Update salary sheets and schedules
- Answer and clarify employees on payroll related inquiries
- Submit payroll reports and sheets on time to the chief accountant or other related department
- Assist administrative or chief accountant in processing payrolls of new hires or terminated ones
- Prepare facts and figures for Daily and Zone meetings
- Keeping of all Health, Safety & Environmental Documents and Certification of equipments
- In charge of all Tool Box Talk meetings
Administrator
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED – Ghana
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Managing the maintenance of office and facility equipment
- Managing and updating company databases
- Providing administrative support to other departments or projects as needed
- Supporting company leadership and supervising administrative department activities
- Coordinating schedules and managing calendars for multiple parties to ensure that activities are properly arranged and prevent conflicts
- Entering and updating company, employee, and client records
Education
Certificate - Systems Application Software Packages
DITA-DANG MICRO SYSTEMS
International General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
01.2021
Advance Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health Management
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF MINES AND SAFETY (ICMS)
01.2019
Certificate - Hazardous Chemical Safety, Permit to work, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation and Analysis
CENTRE FOR HUMAN EXCELLENCE
01.2013
Certificate - Crushing ore by means of a Gyratory Crusher, Crushing ore by means of a Cone Crusher, Separating crushed ore by means of a vibrating screen, Transporting crushed ore by means of conveyor belt, Grind material by means of a ball and SAG Mill, Leaching of Gold, Removing impurities from Carbon by means of Acid Treatment, Adsorption and desorption of Gold from a loaded carbon, Separate liquid from Solids by Means of a Thickener, Recover Metal from a solution by means of Electro winning Process
CENTRE FOR HUMAN EXCELLENCE
01.2013
Certificate - Safety Management
OSHA ACADEMY
01.2012
Certificate - Internet Appreciation And Networking, Desktop Publishing Package
BERZER COMPUTER SYSTEMS
01.2002
Diploma - Computer Hardware Engineering
GHANA ARMED FORCES EDUCATION CORPS
01.2001
Skills
- Health and safety culture
- Compliance
- Leadership
- Resource coordination
- Team development
- Computer skills
- Integrity
- Interpersonal skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/16/77
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Traveling
- Listening to Music
- Watching Movies
Training
- National CPR Foundation, 2021, Certified to administer CPR (Infant, Child, Adults)
- ROSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), 2021, Health and Safety Induction
- British Safety Council, 2021, Display Screen Equipment: Learning & Risk Assessment
- Gibson Safety Consult, 2021, Code of Conduct
- National CPR Foundation, 2021, AED / First-Aid (Adult / Child / Infant / Choking)
- Minerals Commission (MINCOM), 2019, Health, Safety and Environmental Officer Certificate of Competency
- Scaffold Inspection, Level I & II, 2018, Regulations in scaffolding, types of Scaffolding, component identification & use, scaffolding Terminology, Inspection of scaffolding
- Advance Certification In First Aid, 2018, Basic Life support, Managing fainting shock, unconsciousness, artificial respiration, poisoning, bleeding and wounds, dressing and bandaging, burns and scalds, fractures and dislocation, transportation
- Certificate in Fire Fighting Procedures, 2013, Ghana National Fire Service – Sekondi Industrial Fire protection and fighting
- Certificate in Occupational First Aid, 2013, Ghana Red Cross Society – Sekondi Introduction to First Aid
Timeline
ACTING HSE MANAGER
MAC MINING & CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS
08.2020 - Current
SENIOR HSE SUPERVISOR
MAC MINING & CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS
09.2019 - 08.2020
HSE SUPERVISOR
ORSAM OIL AND GAS GHANA LTD
11.2018 - 06.2019
HSE SUPERVISOR
ORSAM OIL AND GAS GHANA LTD
08.2018 - 11.2018
Payroll Administrator / OHS Administrator
F.C.M.I – ACCRA LIMITED
09.2013 - 03.2018
Senior HSE Advisor
SWES (Energy Solutions, Inc)
11.2012 - 08.2013
Senior OHS&E Officer
SWES (Energy Solutions, Inc)
04.2012 - 11.2012
Payroll Administrator / Assistant Safety Officer
BALKAN ENERGY COMPANY GHANA LTD
08.2008 - 09.2010
Administrator
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED – Ghana
01.2007 - 08.2008
International General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Advance Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health Management
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF MINES AND SAFETY (ICMS)
Certificate - Hazardous Chemical Safety, Permit to work, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation and Analysis
CENTRE FOR HUMAN EXCELLENCE
Certificate - Crushing ore by means of a Gyratory Crusher, Crushing ore by means of a Cone Crusher, Separating crushed ore by means of a vibrating screen, Transporting crushed ore by means of conveyor belt, Grind material by means of a ball and SAG Mill, Leaching of Gold, Removing impurities from Carbon by means of Acid Treatment, Adsorption and desorption of Gold from a loaded carbon, Separate liquid from Solids by Means of a Thickener, Recover Metal from a solution by means of Electro winning Process
CENTRE FOR HUMAN EXCELLENCE
Certificate - Safety Management
OSHA ACADEMY
Certificate - Internet Appreciation And Networking, Desktop Publishing Package
BERZER COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Diploma - Computer Hardware Engineering
GHANA ARMED FORCES EDUCATION CORPS
Certificate - Systems Application Software Packages
DITA-DANG MICRO SYSTEMS
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