ContactDetails

Phone :

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Email :

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LinkedIn Profile :

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Address: Plot 145A

Community 16, Lashibi,

Sakumono, Accra

Career Summary

A meticulous and focused professional who has a long track record of identifying risks, preventing accidents and implementing safety, health and environmental regulations. An expert in the field of drawing-up safe operational procedures, incident analysis, making recommendations, and following up on accidents or incidents.

Joseph has experience of coordinating and developing a team of health and safety advisors across business to ensure best practice, efficiency and zero accidents. He can control all elements of Health & Safety within a company and is committed to always considering those options that deliver value for money. His key skills include; thoroughly investigating accidents, finding better ways to do things and implementing departmental safety policies. He is team-oriented, resilient and has a self-consistent personality, along with a very precise and goal-oriented working style.

Career Objective

Seeking to accomplish high level of professionalism in the field of Safety, Health and Environmental Management, in an Organization where creativity, innovation and expertise in achievements is most respected and valued.

Professional Strengths

Risk Assessments, Auditing, Behavioural Safety, Incident Investigations, Training and Presentations.

Good initiator in establishing effective consultation and coordination on HSE management at all levels.

Coordinating and facilitating Operational and Contractor performance HSE Audits and Risk Assessments reviews and Permit to Work.

Very good in planning, coordinating and facilitating Operational and Project Risk Assessments.

Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of and compliance with all Company’s Policies, Procedures, Regulations, and other systems that is relevant at the workplace.

Ability to identify sources of hazards and develop appropriate system for reporting and correcting them.

Good ISO 45001 and 14001 Management Systems and its implementation.

Education

MSC.HSE Eng., KEN Inst. of Exec.Learning, India

CA-EBS

Advance First Aid

COSHH Risk Assessor, Knights of Safety, UK

COSSH Manager, Knights of Safety, UK

NEBOSH Oil & Gas Tech. Safety

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Major Emergency MGT

HERTL/HLO

Kelvin TOPSET Senior Investigator and Trainer

Certificate in Rescue and Working at Height, Advance Industrial Services, UK, 2017

Certificate in Managing Confined Space, Mines Rescue and Training, UK, 2017

Emergency Response Team Leader Cert., PETROFAC Training Services, UK, 2017

Apollo Root Cause Analysis Facilitator Certificate, ARMS Reality Training Serv., USA, 2017

Process Safety Operations, Cogent Skills, UK

Advance First Aid, Rigworld Training, 2020

Aberdeen Radiation Protection Services, Radiation Protection Supervisor, 2017

OHSAS 180**-***** and Internal Auditor Certificate, BUREAU VERITAS, 2014

Certificate of Competency in Mining HSE Superintendent Exams), Minerals Commission, Ghana, (Inspectorate Division), 2013

Certified Influencer, Vital Smarts L.C.USA, 2012

Nebosh International General Certificate, British Safety Council (UK), 2010

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate, (IOSH), SMTS (UK), 2010

Advance Certificate in Accident / Incident Investigation and Analysis, Queensland University, Australia, 2009

Advance Certificate in Risk Management Techniques, Queensland University, Australia, 2009

PGCert. in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra, Ghana, 2007

Laboratory Technology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2002 - 2004

Professional Development & Training Attended

Safety Ambassador training on Behavioural Change-Denver, USA

Certified Influencer VitalSmarts’)-Denver, USA

Six Sources Training-Denver, USA

OSHA 10 & 30 - Construction Industry Safety & Health Trainer-Tema, Ghana

Professional Membership

Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals, Ghana

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, UK

American Society of Safety Engineers, USA

Personal Information

Date of Birth: May 30, 1978

Languages Spoken: English, Fante, Twi and Ga

References

Joe - Steve Annan

Senior Manager HSSE

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi, GH.

Email:ad0873@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 024*-***-***

David Lawe

HSSEQ Lead (MV 25)

MODEC Prod.Serv.JV. JV. LTD

George Bush Highway

Tel:020*******

Kobus Van Zyl

Project Manager

Subtech Group

ad0873@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: +278********

JOSEPH HAVELOCK YARNEY

WORK EXPERIENCE

MODEC PROD. SERVICES GH. JV. (OIL & GAS OFFSHORE & ONSHORE OPERATIONS, MARINEAND ENGINEERING PROJECTS)

SAFETY SPECIALIST

FEB. 2017 – DEC,2022

Facilitate the development Permit to Work through Risk Assessments for Works Scopes Offshore/Onshore.

Develop and monitor effective Local Policy statements, Plans Risk Assessments strategies and make recommendations on the implementation of these strategies. (E.g. Prepare a Calendar of periodic Risk Assessment Audit across the Company facilities and processes and, carryout the same as planned).

Liaise with relevant owners for identifying corrections, corrective and preventive actions for zero accident and incidents.

Lead Emergency Team Members in an immediate response to incidents and emergency situations that occur on site, act as Emergency and Crisis Team Leader and ensure coordination with other stakeholders.

Closely monitor high risk activities; Confined space entry and Air monitoring, Rigging and lifting activities, Work at height, Movement of loads, Oversite, NORM activities etc.

Ensures and monitor compliance with Permit to Work System and report on them accordingly.

Carry the duties of HLO and the HERTL as required.

Recommending, advice the implementation of a comprehensive OHSE programmes. (e.g.; Group Life Saving Rules)

Do external compliance audits and investigations of workplaces project sites, high potential accident and Incident Investigation and reporting

Provide Daily & weekly & monthly & summary report of field HSE issues and activities including HSE documentation; risk assessments, JSAs, toolbox talks produced, etc.

Facilitates and carry out Internal and Contractor HSSE Audits, reporting and follow up on actions.

Monitor and control all HSE matters related with project team members and contractors in ensuring that the Project is in compliance with the specific, safety codes and other policies/guidelines related to the project.

MURRAY AND ROBERTS GH. LTD (POWER, ENERGY, OIL & GAS, MARINE ENGINEERING, MINING, & EPCM)

COUNTRY HSSE COORDINATOR

FEB. 2015 –FEB: 2017

Develop and implement Health, Safety and Environmental Management plans for all Projects.

Lead and facilitates all Projects Risk assessments, review and approves all Subcontractor risk assessment and ensure efficient implementation.

Coordinate HSSE Audits and Inspections with presentations to top management on findings and action plan.

Facilitates effective collaboration with Project team, contractors, and authorities on all Project sites in the region (West Africa).

Develops all Site specifics policies, plans, procedures and all relevant management systems.

Facilitates several Incident investigations, analysis on all Projects with Contractors, to discover root causes and identify ‘SMARTER’ actions.

Organises and Facilitates all Internal Audit and maintains performance for External Audits.

Facilitates the development and implementation Project site “ZERO HARM” promotions and campaigns.

Provides feedback on HSE performance to Project Manager and Regional Manager.

Coordinates and supervises, with documentation on area specific HSE Audits, Inspections, Permits Review and Authorisation, Risk Assessments and others.

Participates in contractor selection to ensure compliance with Murray & Roberts requirements.

Plans and facilitates HSE presentations and training to Employees (Inductions, Toolbox talk, etc.).

Coordinates and facilitate commissioning risk assessments.

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI, GHANA

HSE SUPERINTENDENT (SURFACE MINING, PROJECTS, AND CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT)

AUGUST 2012 - 2014

Recommending, administering and supervising the implementation of a comprehensive OHS programme.

Supervising interim and compliance inspections, audits and investigations of workplace safety, hazards, and work practices.

Advising all levels of management and Projects and contractor employees on OHS policies, required actions and personal safe work practice behaviours.

Coordinating the development of safe work procedures required to ensure conformance to safe practices. (Implemented the Commencement Certificate Process).

Supervising evaluation of employee accident and incident reports, responds to and conduct investigations of accidents and incidents recommends remedial actions and follows up to ensure action is taken, prepares required reports on accidents/incidents and trends.

Responding to the Incidents scene, Investigating, preparing reports of findings and with action plans to management.

Serving as a team leader and providing leadership in the development and implementation of programmes and initiatives to improve OHS in the working areas.

Facilitated several Construction and other Operational Risk assessments and Operational Risk review using (Baseline, WRAC, and HAZOP etc.).

NEWMONT GHANA GOLD LIMITED AHAFO

HSLP COORDINATOR (MINING, ENGINEERING, SUPPORT SERVICES, PROJECTS AND CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT)

AUGUST 2008 - AUGUST 2012

Coordinated and HSE Systems in Mine Support Services (i.e. SCM,ESR,HR,Security,Support Services and Mining Operations,Engineering, Projects and Contractor Management).

Co-Project manager for the Influencer Project (Vital Behaviours), Newmont Ghana).

Member of Tiger Team in leading to achieve ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications.

Member of Intellipermit project (Computerized Permit to work System).

Lead member (Ambassador, Africa Region) implementing Safety Culture. project (My Safety Journey) training and workshops in Newmont Africa Region.

Lead member in the implementation of Lightning Safety System in Newmont, Africa Region.

Coordinated Newmont Contractor owners (Client and Contractor Management team) in all health and Safety programs.

Facilitated several Construction and other operational risk assessments and operational risk review using (IBRA, WRAC, and HAZOP etc.).

Facilitated several Incident investigations, analysis on Construction Projects and Mine Operations with contractors, to discover root causes.

Advice and coordinate with line management inRisk Management, Safety rules, regulations implementation, trends, statistics and compliance status reporting.

Internal Lead Auditor in Integrated Management System for the Mine Site and Contractor Operations.

Team member in Operability, Maintainability, Analysis Technique (OMAT) implementation.

Monitor Lead and Lag Indicators for the Mine Operations and Contractor activities and prepare reports and facilitate presentations as required.

ORSAM GHANA LTD (ORTEC GROUP, FRANCE) TEMA, GHANA

HSSE COORDINATOR– (Environmental Engineering, Mechanical and Civil Engineering Works)

2007 – 2008

Development and implementation of all HSE policies and management systems.

Preparation of Monthly and Weekly reports and manages records.

Facilitation all Accident and Incident Investigation and Reporting.

Develop, organize and facilitate all Staff Workplace Safety and Health Training.

Identify and provide all PPE’S and lead Safety inspections (Weekly and Monthly).

Facilitates all Periodic Audits, reporting action follow up.

Ensure compliance of all HSE rules, regulations and Procedures.

Prepare all HSSE documentation and organize Safety meetings.

Ensure security rules, regulation management system conformance and its enforcement.

LIST OF SOME PROJECTS ACHIEVED

NEWMONT GHANA GOLD LTD.

Integrated Facility Assembly and Construction

Processing Plant Shut Projects (14Days)

Integrated Waste Management Facility Management (Waste Recycling Facility)

Waste Water Treatment Plant 1 & 2

Construction of Tailings Storage Facility stage 5, 6, 7, and 8

Construction of two 90meter high Communication Tower for two Surface Mine Pits

Construction of two new Surface Mining Pits (Awonsu and Amoma)

Resettlements Projects and Communityrelations

Construction of new Head Office Facility in Accra

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI, GHANA

Construction of Carbon in Leach and Floatation Processing Plants

Construction of Cyanide Mixing Tanks, Cyclone tower and T Tower Cranes

Construction of a new Cyanide Sparging and Processing Plant(CIP)

Construction of Lake Cruzeira Dam and the Dredging of Jimi River/Dam

Construction of Sansu Pond 1 A and B diversion and relining project

Construction of new Haul roads for Surface Mining Operations

Pompora and KokoteasuaTSF dam Auger drilling project Construction of new Floating Penstocks

Construction of a new Alternative Ore feeding and Treatment Plant and Assay Laboratory & Sampler plant

Construction of Two Underground decline shaft, (Bynercurte Project).

Construction of New Oxygen Generating and Sulphur Treatment Backfill Plants

Demolition of Processing plants, Engineering workshops and 6 kilometer overhead conveyors

MURRAY AND ROBERTS GHANA LTD

Takoradi Port Slipway Reclamation with Subsea 7 limited (Tullow TEN Project).

Goil Marine Diesel Offloading and Filtration Plant and Distribution

Goil Marine Diesel Storage and Offloading Tanks

Goil Pipeline Construction

MODEC Production Services JV Ltd.

Turret Remediation Project MV21(KNK)

Integrated Execution Projects

MV 25 Integrated Execution Project (Shut Down)

MV 25 Campaign (Vessel&Tank Entries, Retrojetting, Mooring Chain Inspections, Radiography, DA Tower Inspections)

MV25 Campaign TWO Project(Yanks and Vessel Clean up and Inspection.

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