Lovia Agyeiwaa
Konongo
Summary
Dynamic HSE Officer with proven expertise at Drill Masters Africa, skilled in incident investigation and risk assessment. Enhanced workplace safety through rigorous inspections and training, achieving significant reductions in accident rates. Proficient in ISO 45001:2018 standards and adept at fostering teamwork under pressure to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety.
Developed critical safety management and regulatory compliance skills in high-risk industrial environment. Skilled in conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective safety measures to ensure workplace safety. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can contribute to maintaining safe and compliant work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Officer
Drill Masters Africa
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitating daily PSI meetings.
- Ensuring PPE compliance by workers.
- Investigated workplace incidents thoroughly to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions for prevention of future occurrences.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular site and Rig inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Conducted risk assessments on new equipment and processes, minimizing the likelihood of accidents or injuries.
- Assisted in obtaining necessary permits for operations, keeping projects on schedule while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Graduate Safety Officer
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd-Obuasi Mine
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Inspection of firefighting equipment, ensuring 100% operational readiness and compliance.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Designed and conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Improved workplace safety by reviewing and conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures accordingly.
National Service Person
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd-Obuasi Mine
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Participated in Health and safety internal audit to ensure that safety system implemented are working effectively leading to the retention of ISO Certificate.
- Conducted daily inspections across workshops, underground areas, and plants as a precautionary measure to align employees to work safe.
- Assisted in the investigation of incidents related to safety to identify root causes and improve safety measures.
- Performed environmental and ergonomic evaluations for workplace hazard mitigation.
- Prepared written reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Student Intern
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd-Obuasi Mine
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Contributed to environmental sustainability initiatives through water sampling and monitoring.
- Enhanced departmental compliance by participating in environmental and safety internal audits.
- Conducted environmental monitoring activities, including dust and noise measurements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental And Safety Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa03-2023
Skills
- Presentation and Report Writing Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Ability to work independently, in teams and under pressure
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 and 14001:2015
- Air Quality Assessment
- Trained First-Aider
- Licensed and competent driver with a year’s driving experience
- Safety training
- Incident investigation
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard identification
- Environmental management
Affiliations
- Women In Engineering (WinE)
- Safety Campaign Ghana
Certification
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH – UK - Certificate: Mastering Power BI
Alison Online - Certificate: Mastering Health and Safety Management (Online)
UniAthena - Athena Global Education FZE, UAE - Incident Investigation Training
Incident Investigation Programme - Advanced First-Aid Training
- Certificate: Business and Data Analytics
Only Quality Data
Timeline
HSE Officer
Drill Masters Africa
02.2025 - Current
Graduate Safety Officer
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd-Obuasi Mine
11.2023 - 10.2024
National Service Person
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd-Obuasi Mine
11.2022 - 10.2023
Student Intern
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd-Obuasi Mine
10.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental And Safety Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
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