Ishmael Nyarko
Tarkwa
Summary
Skilled superintendent offering several years of experience leading communication and operations to complete projects. Expert coordinator between teams, vendors and design professionals. Efficient problem-solver to keep projects on time and on budget.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Health and Safety Superintendent
GTS Drilling Ghana Limited
Anwiankwanta
2020.09 - Current
- Supervised a team of 3 Health and Safety supervisors and specialists and 9 Health and Safety officers, overseeing drill site Operations for five prominent mining companies in Ghana.
- Identified factors contributing to loss events for GTS drilling operations in Ghana through the application of the SCAT method
- Maintained a high level of adherence to health and safety regulations within the organization.
- Developed and implemented group safety policies and procedures in order to enhance overall workplace safety.
- Ensured proactive communication with Supervisors and team leaders for the development of safe work systems
- Facilitated Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for new projects to comply with statutory requirements
- Ensure effective coordination of the training modules.
Environment Health and Safety Coordinator
Boartlongyear
Obuasi
2020.06 - 2020.08
- Assist the drill crew in conducting field-level risk assessment
- Conduct Behavioral Based Safety Observation
- Conduct critical control monitoring for the operations
- Train the drill crew on hazard identification and risk assessment
- Implement client rules and regulations.
Safety Specialist
Geodrill Ghana Limited
Newmont Site
2019.04 - 2020.05
- Conduct critical control verifications for the drilling operations
- Conduct Geodrill inductions for newly recruited employees
- Conduct Safe Act Observation
- Monthly workplace drill site Inspections for surface and underground operations
- Investigate all accidents and incidents using SCAT method
- Review and update risk assessments and training matrix as and when necessary
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for the drilling operations.
Safety Officer
Geodrill Ghana Limited
Newmont Site
2016.06 - 2020.05
- Conduct drill site inspections and training of drill offisders and drillers
- Conduct Safe Act Observations at drill sites
- Conduct Investigations into incidents and accidents using SCAT method
- Implement client rules and regulation
- Assessing risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations.
Safety Officer
Thonket Plant pool Limited
Damang Site
2015.08 - 2016.05
- Conduct workplace site inspections
- Conduct site specific Pit inductions for new employees
- Weekly heavy equipment inspection ( ADT, Backhoe, Excavators, Dozers and Graders )
- Weekly workshop inspections (walkways, signage’s, first aid systems, fire systems)
- Implement health and safety policies and procedures of the client (AGL, Damang)
- For safety initiative, I implemented a workshop bench policy
- Investigate all accidents and incidents and report to appropriate authorities.
Safety Officer
Wilhelm Construction Limited
Asanko Site
2015.05 - 2015.07
- Review project risk assessments with artisans
- Conduct daily safe task instructions with artisans and maintenance crew
- Material Data sheet review of hazardous chemicals with the artisans (Painters and plumbers)
- Conduct Investigations into incidents and accidents
- Investigate all accidents and incidents and report to appropriate authorities.
Safety Officer
Capital Drilling Ghana Limited
Kinross Site
2012.01 - 2014.12
- Conduct site specific inductions and General Company induction for new employees
- Risk assessment review with drill crew (Drill rigs and auxiliary equipment)
- Conduct monthly planned task observation for all drill crew
- Monthly review and reporting of safety statistics
- Weekly workplace inspections (Drill rigs, fire systems, first aid stations and lifting equipment)
- Ensure all registers are up to date (hazardous chemicals and lifting equipment)
- Conduct weekly camp and hygiene inspection.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi Ghana2023-03
BSc Natural Resource Management -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2009
General Science -
Ghana Secondary Technical School
07.2005
Skills
- Risk assessment and management
- Accident incident investigation skills
- Coordination and implementation of training modules for all department Industrial Hygiene survey techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Audit and inspections of third party contractors
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work with people at all levels
- Administrative policies and procedures
Certification
- NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety - 2024
- NEBOSH International General Certificates in Occupational Health & Safety - 2018
- Minerals Commission of Ghana, Health and Safety Superintendent License. - 2022
- ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE GHANA– (Certificate in First Aid) - 2024
- NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE GHANA – (industrial fire training certificate) - 2024
- OSHACADEMY – (Occupational Safety & Health Supervisor Certificate ) 2016
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Health and Safety Superintendent
GTS Drilling Ghana Limited
2020.09 - Current
Environment Health and Safety Coordinator
Boartlongyear
2020.06 - 2020.08
Safety Specialist
Geodrill Ghana Limited
2019.04 - 2020.05
Safety Officer
Geodrill Ghana Limited
2016.06 - 2020.05
Safety Officer
Thonket Plant pool Limited
2015.08 - 2016.05
Safety Officer
Wilhelm Construction Limited
2015.05 - 2015.07
Safety Officer
Capital Drilling Ghana Limited
2012.01 - 2014.12
Master of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
BSc Natural Resource Management -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
General Science -
Ghana Secondary Technical School
- NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety - 2024
- NEBOSH International General Certificates in Occupational Health & Safety - 2018
- Minerals Commission of Ghana, Health and Safety Superintendent License. - 2022
- ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE GHANA– (Certificate in First Aid) - 2024
- NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE GHANA – (industrial fire training certificate) - 2024
- OSHACADEMY – (Occupational Safety & Health Supervisor Certificate ) 2016
References
- Donald Sequin, Global Health Safety & Environmental Manager, Geodrill, dseguin@geodrill-gh.com, +233263210982
- Eric Mensah, Operations Director, Thonket Plant Pool Limited, ricmens@yahoo.com, +16303620787
- Furquan Ali, Human Resource Manager, Capital Drilling, rurqan.ali@capdrill.com, +15129936958
- Mr. Michael Ali Sandow, Director, EPA Ghana, mali@epaghana.org, +233244604048
References
- Donald Sequin, Global Health Safety & Environmental Manager, Geodrill, dseguin@geodrill-gh.com, +233263210982
- Eric Mensah, Operations Director, Thonket Plant Pool Limited, ricmens@yahoo.com, +16303620787
- Furquan Ali, Human Resource Manager, Capital Drilling, rurqan.ali@capdrill.com, +15129936958
- Mr. Michael Ali Sandow, Director, EPA Ghana, mali@epaghana.org, +233244604048
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