FRANK KOFI MENSAH
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Tema,AA
Summary
Dynamic A+ Chartered HSE professional with over 14 years of proven expertise in Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment across four major industries: Extractive, Manufacturing, Construction, and Downstream Oil & Gas. Committed to embedding QHSSE principles into everyday practices and fostering a culture of proactive health and safety management. Currently serving as the Health, Safety, Security & Environment Lead at ZEN Petroleum Limited, driving initiatives that enhance workplace safety and environmental stewardship. Passionate about creating a safer future through effective leadership and innovative strategies in HSE management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Manager
ZEN Petroleum Limited – Transport and Logistics
Tema and Takoradi, Kumasi and Buipe, Ghana
08.2025 - Current
- Health, Safety, and Environment Lead - Overseeing HSE in ZEN’s Transport and Logistics section of the business
- Influence the organizational safety culture using strategic programs and campaigns aimed at shifting the organizational safety culture to the integration stage.
- Guide the team in the execution of systems, structure, strategy and standard to ensure that risks are comprehensively understood and effectively managed in alignment with best practices and both internal and external expectations.
- Continuously monitor all HSE KPIs assigned to me by the business.
HSE Manager
ZEN Petroleum Limited – Retail and Head office
On-site and Accra, Ghana
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Health, Safety, and Environment Lead - Oversaw HSE in ZEN’s integrated fuel stations and project sites in Ghana.
- Led the development and implementation of robust strategies that ensure organizational excellence in Health, Safety, and Environment.
- Provided proactive guidance and support to stations and sites on HSE issues, maintaining high standards and actively addressing any potential hazards through frequent site safety audits and implementing risk mitigation solutions.
- Developed a comprehensive HSE Case for the business using the BOWTIE risk management tool.
- Continuously monitored all HSE Key Performance Indicators for all operations and projects.
HSE Lead
ZEN Petroleum Limited – Mining Operations
Tarkwa, Ghana
04.2016 - 06.2022
- Responsible for driving HSE change through effective management in 10 large scale Mining fuel depots.
- Coordinated all HSE activities including the contractors and other business partners providing services on-site to ZEN.
- Attended client’s (Mines) HSE review meetings, as requested.
- Led and reviewed incident investigations.
- Conducted employee training (induction, continuous mentoring, and coaching of employees)
- Continuously monitored all HSE KPIs assigned by client and business.
QHSSE Supervisor
SKARM Construction & Engineering Services Limited
Takoradi, Ghana
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for setting the strategic QHSSE direction for the company.
- Led the design, development, and implementation of a Strategic QHSSE Management System.
- Ensured QHSSE Excellence across all the operating assets and projects that are owned and contracted by the business.
- Conducted employee training and engagement (induction, continuous mentoring, and coaching of employees)
- Monitored SKARM QHSSE Key Performance Indicators.
HSSE Supervisor
Al Deyar Al Dehaiba Building Contractors
Ras Al Kaimah, UAE
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Supervised HSSE for the completion stages of a two 20 storey skyscraper in the Ras Al Kaimah region, Dubai.
- Ensured full compliance with HSSE dictates and protocols.
- Developed, maintained, and updated the Project HSSE Risk Register.
- Conducted risk-based audits and inspections across the project sites.
- Planned, organized, and monitored resources for efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
Quality Control Officer
San Bao Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Tema, Ghana
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Reviewed and reported with respect to manufacturing and process/product development skills before products are released into commerce.
- Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications and taking measurement tests.
- Performed inspections and laboratory testing of components, containers, in-process materials, packaging materials and drug products using validated methods.
- Conducted investigations to identify root causes of a product’s inability to meet the required standards and specifications.
- Reported on outcomes of regulatory inspections, products, processes, and system risks.
HSE Officer
Newmont Corporation
Ahafo south, Ghana
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Conducted Health & Safety investigations, including writing reports and following up on corrective action.
- Analyzed Health & Safety statistics to identify trends and risks reduction.
- Prepared reports outlining achievement of Health, Safety and Environmental KPIs.
- Implemented and monitored programs intended to reduce environmental pollution.
- Improved workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
Education
MSc. - Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration, GIMPA
Accra, Ghana01.2022
IOSH- Managing Safely - Health & Safety
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
UK01.2017
PGDip. - Occupational Safety Health & Environmental Management
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration, GIMPA
Accra, Ghana01.2014
BSc. - Environmental Science
University of Cape Coast, (UCC)
Cape Coast, Ghana01.2011
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Good communication skills
- Effective in independent and collaborative settings
- Development of innovative training modules
- Strategic and Transformational professional
- Contractor safety management
- Safety training development
- Risk Management Enthusiast
Accomplishments
- Led the team at ZEN Petroleum Limited in achieving a National Safety Award organized by the government of Ghana, 2025.
- Led the team in establishing systems, structure, strategy and standards in ZEN HSE department.
- Led the team in achieving an integrated ISO certificate; Health and Safety, Environment and Quality making ZEN the first Ghanaian indigenous OMC to achieve all three certificates in
- Led the team for the construction of a 5million liter fuel farm facility at Goldfield- Tarkwa Mines.
- Led the team for start-up projects and operations in some mining sites and an operations center in Tarkwa.
- Led the team in achieving 3000 LTI- free days and still counting.
- Led the team for a smooth transition and resumption of operations from Cirrus oil terminals to ZEN terminals in Takoradi.
- Member of the team that developed and established the ZEN transporters guide and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Led a team comprising 1000 employees and over 60 fuel retail outlets achieving significant HSSE growth and excellence.
References
- Benjamin, Acquah- Ababio, Mining Operations Manager, +233 544343281, ZEN
- Emmanuel K., Attiah, HSE Manager, +233 242788136, Atlantic Lithium
- Michael, Adu, HSE Manager, +233 243119425, Guy F. Atkinson Construction, USA
Certification
- Chartered HSE Professional (IIRSM-UK) – British Accreditation Council
- APEA-UK Certificate - HSE professional - Downstream
- MNCOM-Ghana - Certificate of competence - HSE Officer.
- Fire Emergency Trainer - GNFS
- First Aid Trainer- St. John’s Ambulance
- Defensive Driving Trainer – Ghana Armed Forces
- Lead Auditor – IOSH
- Fellow Member – ASHEPA (African Safety, Health, and Environmental Professional Association.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
HSE Manager
ZEN Petroleum Limited – Transport and Logistics
08.2025 - Current
HSE Manager
ZEN Petroleum Limited – Retail and Head office
06.2022 - 07.2025
HSE Lead
ZEN Petroleum Limited – Mining Operations
04.2016 - 06.2022
QHSSE Supervisor
SKARM Construction & Engineering Services Limited
08.2015 - 04.2016
HSSE Supervisor
Al Deyar Al Dehaiba Building Contractors
05.2015 - 07.2015
Quality Control Officer
San Bao Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Ltd.
06.2014 - 05.2015
HSE Officer
Newmont Corporation
09.2011 - 12.2013
IOSH- Managing Safely - Health & Safety
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
PGDip. - Occupational Safety Health & Environmental Management
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration, GIMPA
BSc. - Environmental Science
University of Cape Coast, (UCC)
MSc. - Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration, GIMPA