PAUL THOMPSON
Summary
My objective is to become an outstanding member of a management team or a team of employees tasked with the responsibility of promoting the success and continual growth of an organisation.
I have over ten (10) years’ experience as a Work Place Trainer and Assessor. My experience involves; conducting health, Safety& Environment training and assessment, conducting process safety training, occupational health and hygiene training, conducting inductions, developing training contents and materials, managing training resources and coordinating training activities, etc.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Senior Health and Safety Trainer
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
Akyem
07.2019 - Current
- Trained employees in fatality risk standards and requirements
- Developed and delivered comprehensive safety and occupational health training programs, increasing employee compliance with fatality risk standards.
- Conducted job-specific hazard,occupational health, and hygiene technical trainings, enhancing workplace safety awareness.
- Utilized SuccessFactors to generate and update stakeholders on training history and reports.
- Evaluated training effectiveness to ensure content met learning objectives and compliance requirements.
- Conducted training needs analyses and developed annual, weekly, and session-specific training schedules.
- Designed and coordinated inspections and monthly HSE meetings, improving workplace safety standards.
- Created training materials, including PowerPoint presentations,and collaborated with experts for content review.
- Managed virtual training sessions via Microsoft Teams and WebEx, expanding remote learning capabilities.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Created awareness campaigns regarding emerging trends in occupational health and safety standards.
- Maintained records of all training activities conducted by the organization
Senior Health, Safety and Environment Training Officer
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
Ahafo
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed induction, and health and Safety specific hazard technical training materials (such as power point presentation, training sectional plans, etc.)
- Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
- Modified teaching strategies to customize lesson plans for different student needs.
- Collaborated with external training providers to supplement internal training resources when necessary.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for new staff members.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of current training methods.
- Maintained relationships with external vendors providing specialized training services when needed.
- Created and maintained a database of employee training records.
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure quality standards are met in training sessions.
- Researched current trends in corporate education and evaluated potential applications within organization's environment.
- Designed interactive activities to engage participants in the learning process.
Safety, Health and Environment Coordinator
Wayoe Engineering and Constructions Limited
Ghana
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Ensured compliance to applicable legal requirements
- Developed, and implemented SHE management systems
- Audited SHE management systems
- Investigated Events (Accidents and Incidents)
- Led in risk assessment (Base line, Issue based and Task Specific risk assessments)
- Developed and Implemented emergency management plan
- Coordinated the activities SHE Officers, SHE Reps.
Health and Safety Trainer
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
Ahafo & Akyem
03.2007 - 10.2013
- Coordinating and facilitating site induction, and refresher trainings
- Conducting/delivering job specific hazard technical trainings and assessment
- Conducting/delivering occupational health training and assessment
- Evaluation of training effectiveness
- Conducting training need analysis and developing training schedules
- Developing induction and health and Safety specific hazard technical training materials (such as power point presentation, training sectional plans, etc.)
- Assisted in developing training content and collaborating with subject matter expert for content review and approval.
Food Safety & Occupational Safety Manager
Allterrain Services Limited
Republic of Zambia
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Conducted Training need analysis to identify competency gap
- Trained employees at all levels in intermediate, advanced and HACCP food safety training programs
- Coordinated all food safety hygiene training activities
- Developed and implemented SHE management systems
- Budgeted for training programs
- Led in Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Ensured compliance to legal and applicable requirement.
Education
M.Sc. Environmental Science, Management and Policy Development - Environmental Science, Management And Policy Dev
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana07-2017
Post Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety, Health And Environment Management - Health, Safety And Environment
Ghana Institute of Public Administration
02-2008
B.Sc. Chemistry - Chemistry
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana06-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
GSTS
Takoradi GhanaSkills
- Vehicle safety
- Accident investigation
- Hazard Identification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Safety management expertise
- Training Program Development
- Fire safety training
- Interpersonal Skills
- Active Listening
Certification
- City and Guilds of London, Work Place Trainer and Assessor Certificate, 2013
- British Safety Council, NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, 2012
- Mining and Mineral Commission of Ghana, MINCOM Senior Environmental Health and Safety Officer Certificate of Competence, HSECC/0308/19
- Driver and Licensing Authority of Ghana Class C Driver License
References
- Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Senior Site HR Manager, Newmont Golden Ridge Ltd- Akyem, 0556615673, Emmanuel.Ofosu-Yeboah@newmont.com
- Issaku Adams, Learning & Development Superintendent, Newmont Golden Ridge Limited, 0544342675, issaku.adams@newmont.com
Accomplishments
- RESEARCH TOPIC: Studies on the use of fortified local kaolinitic soil clay in Industrial wastewater treatment.
- Developed Virtual Training Assessment Tools using Microsoft Forms
- Designed a work at height practical assessment set up
- Developed a stimulated video on how to deploy Trauma Strap during suspension in the event of fall from height as part of continuous improvement of self protection plan
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Senior Health and Safety Trainer
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
07.2019 - Current
Senior Health, Safety and Environment Training Officer
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
08.2017 - 06.2019
Safety, Health and Environment Coordinator
Wayoe Engineering and Constructions Limited
07.2015 - 07.2017
Health and Safety Trainer
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
03.2007 - 10.2013
Food Safety & Occupational Safety Manager
Allterrain Services Limited
06.2006 - 03.2007
M.Sc. Environmental Science, Management and Policy Development - Environmental Science, Management And Policy Dev
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Post Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety, Health And Environment Management - Health, Safety And Environment
Ghana Institute of Public Administration
B.Sc. Chemistry - Chemistry
University of Cape Coast
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
GSTS
- City and Guilds of London, Work Place Trainer and Assessor Certificate, 2013
- British Safety Council, NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, 2012
- Mining and Mineral Commission of Ghana, MINCOM Senior Environmental Health and Safety Officer Certificate of Competence, HSECC/0308/19
- Driver and Licensing Authority of Ghana Class C Driver License
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