MAGDALENE AKYEAH FORKUOH
Sunyani
Summary
Promising Environmental and Safety Engineering graduate. Highly equipped with proactive, analytical, critical
thinking and communication skills, I aspire to be a competent Environmental and Safety engineer with apt knowledge
and skill in the field of Environmental and Safety Engineering.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Service Personnel-Safety Officer
Goldfields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommended corrective action are undertaken
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Served as liaison between management team and outside regulatory agencies when necessary.
- Educated staff members on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Collaborated with various departments to develop strategies for improving workplace safety culture.
- Investigated workplace accidents and provided recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
- Assisted in the development of new safety protocols for plant operations based on changes in regulations or industry best practices.
- Documented all safety-related issues within the organization's database system.
- Provided training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
- Participated in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Intern
Ghana Water Company Limited
Sunyani
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Undertaking of daily hourly laboratory water quality testing of treated water samples in compliance with water quality standards
- Testing of physicochemical water quality parameters in water samples at the lab or in-situ testing
Intern- Safety Officer
Westfields Engineering Services
Tarkwa
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted daily equipment pre-start inspection and workplace inspections before the start of work .
- Distribution of required Personal Protective Equipment for workforce
- Conducting regular planned inspections and planned task observations on employees and their work areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Safety Engineering
University of Mines and Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana09.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Power-Point
- Excel
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Good Communication and Presentation Skills
- Team Player
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to Adapt New Skills
Certification
- ESESA-UMaT Professional day seminar, 06/01/21
- Membership Certificate GHISEP UmaT
- Certificate of End of Service - Goldfields Ghana Limited (Tarkwa Mine)
References
To be provided upon request.
Organizationsaffiliations
- Environmental and Safety Engineering Students Association (ESESA), Student Member
- Ladies in Mining and Allied Professions (LiMAP), Student Member
- Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GHISEP) Umat Students chapter
Researchinterests
- Water and wastewater management
- Air pollution control and management
- Sustainable waste management
- Environmental policy and regulation
- Environmental impact assessment
- Sustainable urban planning
- Research and development in environmental engineering
- Occupational health and safety
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Twi
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
National Service Personnel-Safety Officer
Goldfields Ghana Limited
12.2023 - 12.2024
Intern
Ghana Water Company Limited
11.2022 - 12.2022
Intern- Safety Officer
Westfields Engineering Services
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Safety Engineering
University of Mines and Technology