Joshua Quaye-Sowah
Teshie,Ghana
Summary
Motivated Mechanical Engineering graduate with a strong passion for automation, innovation, and engineering excellence. Dedicated to applying mechanical engineering principles and emerging technologies to develop efficient, sustainable, and practical solutions to real-world challenges. Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a commitment to continuous professional growth, and an entrepreneurial mindset aimed at creating value through technological advancement and innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Safety Officer
Golden Star Wassa Limited-E.K Bonsu Limited
Wassa Achempim
2025.03 - 2026.06
- Collaborated closely with all levels of personnel whilst promoting a culture of shared responsibility towards workplace wellbeing.
- Maintained a safe working environment by implementing safety protocols.
- Monitored adherence to health and safety regulations, fostering a safer work environment.
- Delivered training sessions to improve staff awareness of health and safety procedures.
- Coordinated first aid training sessions for employees, enhancing workplace preparedness.
- Prepared detailed reports on health and safety incidents for management review.
- Advised on necessary changes in health and safety operations, increasing overall efficiency.
- Reviewed current legislation relating to occupational health and safety, ensuring company compliance.
- Provided guidance on hazardous materials handling techniques, protecting workers from potential hazards.
- Recommended improvements in the workplace for enhanced worker protection.
- Conducted risk assessments for workplace safety improvements.
- Investigated incidents, identifying root causes for prevention of future occurrences.
- Consulted on the use of protective equipment to minimise risk exposure at work sites.
- Led safety committee meetings, fostering open communication and collaboration to address emerging concerns.
- Inspected workplaces, reporting on any hazards identified and offering remediation advice.
National Service personnel
Golden Star Wassa Limited
Wassa Achempim
2024.03 - 2024.12
- Plant Maintenance and operations, including monitoring of equipment temperatures, vibrations, and abnormal behaviours (Non-Destructive Tests)
- Adequate knowledge of the assembly, repairs, and operation of centrifugal pumps
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Adequate knowledge in the assembly, disassembly, relining, and operation of hydrocone crushers.
- Adequate knowledge of the operations, assembly, and disassembly, as well as the installation of valves
- Knowledge of the maintenance, assembly, and disassembly of the various types of bearings.
- In-depth knowledge of plant operations from the crushing plant to the milling plant to the CIL plant
- Inspection of equipment in the mines
- Key Achievements
- Aided in the changeout of a faulty gearbox that was affecting one of our bore mills
- Aided in the replacement of a broken pinion gear that rendered the mill unusable
- Various conveyor pulley replacements
Intern
Minerals Commission, Ghana
Takoradi
2022.10 - 2022.12
- I conducted tests on steel ropes mainly used in the mines to support loads and descend into underground pits
- I, with the help of my supervisor, conducted various examinations on mining personnel for them to gain qualifications in their field
- Routine inspections were done in the various mines in the western region
- Facilitated smooth operations within the department through organised file management and data entry tasks.
- Coordinated effectively with diverse teams for successful project execution.
Intern
Joquayes Since Limited Company
2021.10 - 2021.12
- Administering safety training to agencies
- Carrying out Risk assessment and management to prevent accidents in the workplace
- Took part in safety audits and compliance training
- Understanding the importance of maintaining equipment
- Assisted senior staff in data analysis tasks to inform strategic decisions.
Education
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Joduro Preparatory School
Akim Oda, Eastern Region 2013.06 - 2016.06
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana 2019.10 - 2023.08
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Science
Ghana Senior High School
Koforidua, Ghana 2016.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Soft Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Curiosity
- Technical Skills
- SolidWorks
- Siemens NX
- MS Office
- Driving
- Workplace ergonomics knowledge
- Health regulation understanding
- PPE selection and usage
PERSONAL INFORMATION
English
Ga
Fante
Twi
REFERENCES
- Tony, Adjei, Snr Underground Maintenance Supervisor, tadjei@gsr.com, +233-24-333-3735, Golden Star Wassa Limited
- Daniel, Ahianyo, Snr Mechanical Engineer, ahianyod@gmail.com, +233-24-468-8182, Golden Star Wassa Limited, Msc, MBA, Bsc, CMRP, PE-GhIE, PMP
- Emmanuel, King Gator, General Manager, mdjoseekingat@gmail.com, +233-24-693-2147, Joquayes Since Limited Company
RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
Design and Fabrication of the chassis of an electric four-wheel vehicle(Undergraduate Thesis) – January, 2023 – August, 2023, Design of a machine to reduce the time cocoa farmers use to harvest cocoa (Undergraduate Studies, Poster Presentation) – March 2022 – May 2022, Design of a garbage sorting machine (Undergraduate Studies, Poster Presentation) – January 2020 – May 2020
Affiliations
National Society of Black Engineers – KNUST Chapter, October 2019 – August 2023
Mechanical Engineering Football Team - KNUST, October 2019 – August 2023
LEADERSHIP
- Safety representative, Plant maintenance NSS personnel, November 2023 – December 2024
- Project leader, Final year project, KNUST January 2023 – September 2023
- House Supervisor, Ghana Senior High School 2018 – 2019
Timeline
Safety Officer
Golden Star Wassa Limited-E.K Bonsu Limited
2025.03 - 2026.06
National Service personnel
Golden Star Wassa Limited
2024.03 - 2024.12
Intern
Minerals Commission, Ghana
2022.10 - 2022.12
Intern
Joquayes Since Limited Company
2021.10 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2019.10 - 2023.08
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Science
Ghana Senior High School
2016.09 - 2019.06
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Joduro Preparatory School
2013.06 - 2016.06