ERNESTINA AWELGIYAH
Summary
A results-driven safety professional with extensive experience in developing, monitoring, and enforcing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and standards in the Mining sector. I am
highly committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all stakeholders with a strong dedication to promoting a culture of safety in the workplace. I am also skilled in team building and support employee improvement and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Safety Advisor
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Act directly in the absence of the Unit Manager, Safety to ensure safety on the Mine.
- Facilitate the development and review of occupational health and safety management systems and operating procedures in compliance with local and site regulations and legislation.
- Train senior management and frontline supervisors on the company's Safety Management System.
- Coordinate and conduct incident investigations using appropriate investigation techniques (ICAM) to determine root causes.
- Facilitate and review risk assessment as per the hierarchy of controls and the four-layered approach to risk assessment module to ensure continuous improvements.
- Coordinate and drive the roll-out of safety programs, campaigns, and initiatives across the mine site.
- Facilitate internal health and safety audits, and inspections programs to verify compliance.
- Monitor incident trends and safety statistics on site, advice and develop adequate training packages to suit identified needs.
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports for the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission and ensure compliance with all corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate the integration of health and safety activities into production efforts.
- Implement the Asanko contractor management procedure and ensure compliance in respective operation areas where contractors are present
- Provide support to the company's contractors in establishing and maintaining a reliable safety culture.
- Design and execute emergency and rapid response requirements in consultation with the emergency response team.
- Appraise, review and manage the performance of all direct reports (safety officers).
- Review and track costs against the departments budget.
- Provide coaching and guidance to the safety officers and representatives within their allocated departments.
Safety Officer
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Facilitate the development, implementation, and review of Safety Management System procedures per Asanko site and legal requirement.
- Assist Operational Supervisors in Major Hazard and Critical Control Monitoring on the mine site.
- Represents the Health and Safety Unit at the Daily Plant and Mining Production Meeting.
- Facilitate workplace incident investigations and complete investigation reports using ICAM tool and submit to management for review and implementation.
- Facilitate and review risk assessment as per the hierarchy of controls and the four-layered approach to risk assessment module to ensure continuous improvements.
- Lead a team of Auditors to conduct Quarterly Departmental and Contractors Safety, Health and Environmental Audit.
- Coordinate the use of ARISCU SHEQ Management System Software.
- Monitor incident trends and safety statistics on site, advice and develop adequate training packages to suit identified needs.
- Compile monthly and quarterly returns to the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission and ensure all corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements are met.
- Provide support to the Processing and Engineering departments by conducting inspections and recommend additional controls and initiatives to ensure a continuous improvement in the Safety culture.
- Coordinate and organize periodic seminars for Safety Committee team mine wide.
- Provide support to Company's contractors to help in establishing and maintaining for them a reliable Safety Culture.
Health and Safety Systems Administrator
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Compile monthly and quarterly report returns to the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission and ensure all corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements are met.
- Review and update standards, policies and procedures when required.
- Identify training needs and develop training packages for employees as against incident trends and safety statistics interpretation.
- Follow-up with vendors on invoices to ensure payment is done appropriately
Process Plant Administrator
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Assist in reviewing the safety aspects of the plant operational procedures.
- Compile toolbox Safety talks for shift supervisors.
- Coordinate logistics, ensuring timely delivery of materials to support the production schedule.
- Provide exceptional service to internal stakeholders by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to plant administration functions.
- Support plant operations by maintaining accurate records of production data and inventory levels.
- Review and submit employees' timesheets.
National Service Personnel(Health & Safety)
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Assisted in undertaking routine Safety inspections and compiled reports for follow up and closeout.
- Assisted in compiling monthly and quarterly inspections for the Minerals Commission and other corporate reporting requirements.
- Conducted monthly Safety trainings for company staff.
- Conducted inductions for new staff, visitors, and company staff returning from leave.
Internship Personnel
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
06.2013 - 09.2013
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Mana
GIMPA
Accra, Ghana08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
KNUST
Ghana03.2022
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong writing creativity, safety training, and presentation skills
- Advanced Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Modern health and safety management system, Incident Investigation (ICAM Investigation Tool), Inspections and auditing
- Contractor safety management
- Behavior-Based Safety
- Good Analytical and Problem-Solving skills
- Goal-oriented team player and highly organized
Accomplishments
- Assisted in the commissioning of the Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd from the Project Construction Phase to Operation Phase.
- A key team member in preparation and planning towards International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC) certification for Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd.
- Contributed towards the achievement of Asanko Gold Mine's Lost Time Injury Free Employee Man-hours of 15million.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
- Developed and implemented training packages on safety cultural change initiative across Asanko Gold mine sites in Ghana.
Certification
- Senior HSE Officer Certificate of Competency (MINCOM), Ghana
- Certified Professional in Risk Management- ISO 3100:2018 , November 2023
- International Diploma in Safety Engineering, Proftech Leading Institute – October 2022
- ISO 31000 - Risk Management Awareness, United Safety & Quality Council – April 2020
- ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, Lead Auditor, February 2019
- International General Certificate (IGC) in Health and Safety , NEBOSH - British Safety Council, February 2018
- First Aid Trainers Certificate of Competency , St. Johns Ambulance
- Cyanide Awareness and Emergency Response Course , March 2019
- Kevin Mitnick Cyber Security Awareness Course - 2019, 2020 & 2021
- Driver's License with a Class B
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Fante
Advanced (C1)
References
Emmanuel Doe Atitiati
Unit Manager, Safety
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
Phone: 0244066784
Timeline
Senior Safety Advisor
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Safety Officer
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
07.2018 - 06.2023
Health and Safety Systems Administrator
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
04.2016 - 06.2018
Process Plant Administrator
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
09.2015 - 03.2016
National Service Personnel(Health & Safety)
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd
10.2014 - 08.2015
Internship Personnel
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
06.2013 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Mana
GIMPA
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
KNUST
- Senior HSE Officer Certificate of Competency (MINCOM), Ghana
- Certified Professional in Risk Management- ISO 3100:2018 , November 2023
- International Diploma in Safety Engineering, Proftech Leading Institute – October 2022
- ISO 31000 - Risk Management Awareness, United Safety & Quality Council – April 2020
- ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, Lead Auditor, February 2019
- International General Certificate (IGC) in Health and Safety , NEBOSH - British Safety Council, February 2018
- First Aid Trainers Certificate of Competency , St. Johns Ambulance
- Cyanide Awareness and Emergency Response Course , March 2019
- Kevin Mitnick Cyber Security Awareness Course - 2019, 2020 & 2021
- Driver's License with a Class B
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