Power Services Safety Officer
Resume:
LEWIS SARPONG
POST OFFICE BOX **
OBUASI-GHANA
***********@*****.***
PERSONAL PROFILE
I have successfully supervised safety team in the course of the project in the phase one and two of the obuasi redevelopment projects which includes assembling and installation of batch plant AGA/UMA, GCS Hydrafill plant demolition, Processing Plant demolition, Red sea camp installation works, renovation of Estates, refurbishment of SAG 2 mill, crusher, apron feeder, BIOX tanks and piping works, Gold house, flotation cells, backfill plant, cyclone, relining of ponds, installation of batch plant, Civil and Earthworks of the existing Tailings Storage Facility TSF. Processing plant New build and other installations, New BIOX tailings storage facility and its pipeline corridor ancillaries. Underground Projects-Horizontal Underground Structural, Mechanical, Plate- and Pipe Work Installation, Obuasi shafts and headgear upgrade. PERSONAL DATA
Date of birth : 14th April, 1985.
Address : P. O. Box 36B, Obuasi. Ghana. West Africa. Contact No. : +233*********
E-mail : ***********@*****.***
Marital status : Married with three children
Nationality : Ghanaian.
Interest : Reading
Professional
AUG 2021–DATE: Agt. HSE Superintendent – (Obuasi Redevelopment Projects Phase 3) AngloGold Ashanti-
Duties.
To evaluate EPCM contracts and tender process of all project onboarding processes
Daily Site visits to all project locations
Weekly contractor progress meetings
Manhour and Health and safety reports
Reporting incidents to Project Director and managing incidents if any
Daily interaction with supervision and contractors
Daily Interaction with Project Management Team
Supervise interim and compliance inspections, audits and investigations of workplace safety, hazards, and work practices.
March 2021–April 2021: Acting Senior Manager Health, Safety and Training – (Obuasi Redevelopment Projects) AngloGold Ashanti
Duties;
Daily Site visits to all project locations
Weekly contractor progress meetings
Weekly Manhour and Health and safety reports
Reporting incidents to Project Director and managing incidents if any
Daily interaction with supervision and contractors
Daily Interaction with Project Management Team
NOV 2018–July 2021: Safety Officer (Secondment) – (Obuasi Redevelopment Projects) AngloGold Ashanti
I have successfully supervised safety team in the course of the project in the phase one and two of the obuasi redevelopment projects which includes assembling and installation of batch plant AGA/UMA, GCS Hydrafill plant demolition, Processing Plant demolition, Extension of 40 to 80man camp works, renovation of Estates, building Refurb works, refurbishment of SAG mill, crusher, apron feeder, BIOX tanks and piping works, Gold house, thickeners, flotation cells, backfill plant, cyclone, relining of ponds, Civil and Earthworks of the existing Tailings Storage Facility TSF. Processing plant New build and other installations, New BOX tailings storage facility, pipeline corridor. Underground Projects-Horizontal Underground Structural, Mechanical, Plate- and Pipe Work Installation, Obuasi shafts and headgear upgrade. Duties:
Supervise all contractors on the project
Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, rules and regulations by all contractors on the project
Providing day to day leadership and working with staff to ensure high performance, safe work environment that supports achieving the Mine’s mission, objectives and values.
Provide induction training according to Project needs.
Supervise interim and compliance inspections, audits and investigations of workplace safety, hazards, and work practices.
Conducting and participating in safety meetings with Project team.
Monitoring safety inspection programs, evaluating programmed maintenance and determining priority of existing hazard correction
Supervise 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 to prepare the required report.
Facilitate Project Baseline Risk Assessments, WRACs, Change Management and JSAs
Conduct critical control monitoring of section Major Hazards.
Act as a 2IC to the Snr. Manager HST
JULY 2017 – OCT 2018: Safety Officer (Surface and Underground Operations, AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine)
Duties:
Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, rules and regulations.
Providing day to day leadership and working with staff to ensure high performance, safety-oriented work environment that supports achieving the Mine’s mission, objectives and values.
Supervise interim and compliance inspections, audits and investigations of workplace safety, hazards, and work practices.
Conducting and participating in safety meetings with department and the safety committee.
Monitoring safety inspection programs, evaluating programmed maintenance and determining priority of existing hazard correction
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 to prepare the required report.
Facilitate all section Baselines, WRACs, Change Management and JSAs (as and when required) on timely purposes.
Conduct critical control monitoring of section Major Hazards DEC 2014 – JUN 2017: Operator/ Maintainer Underground Dewatering and Services (AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine)
Duties: pump attendant and also as a mechanic in charge of maintenance. KMS 29L, 41L, 44L, ADANSI SHAFT 8L, 32L, 42L pumping stations. Green tank pump station. SEPT 2013 – NOV 2014: Mechanical Technician underground (Drill Rigs solo 610,710, DL310, T1D Boomer, scoops and dump trucks). AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine. Duties: Duties
Ensure that repairs and preventive maintenance tasks are undertaken in accordance with prescribed quality standards.
Fault diagnosing and fundamentals in first aid and safety. Underground Machines worked on:
1. Solo 610,710, DL310
2. Boomer T1D
3. Scoop
4. Dump trucks
5. Pump operation and maintenance
Preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs. Some of my responsibilities included: 1. Scheduled maintenance such as (50HR, 100HR, 250HR, and 1000HR). 2. Performing repairs and fault findings.
3. Adhere to all company policies and procedures especially the environmental health and safety policies.
4. Providing relevant feedback to enable maintenance planning improvements in terms of efficient and equipment integrity.
5. Documentation and reporting of each day`s job activities. SEPT 2011 – NOV 2013: Engineering Apprenticeship Trainee, Engineering Training Center- AngloGold Ashanti.
Duties,
1. Plant Shutdown Maintenance works, AGA Processing Plant 2. Underground Production (Underground Mobile Maintenance. AUG 2010- JUN 2011: Mechanic/Workshop Administrator, Mining and Building Contractors Ltd. Obuasi.
Duties:
Carry out daily checks and scheduled maintenance on all the light duty vehicles.
Scheduled weekly maintenance on each vehicle at the session.
Documentation and reporting of each day`s job activities. Sept 2008 – Aug 2009.
National Service: AngloGold Ashanti (Mechanical Services Department), Obuasi Mine. Job Title: Mechanical Engineer.
Sections Attached:
Raise Borer and Diamond Drill Workshop.
Water Services.
Power Services (CENTAC, Fridge plant, Vent Rays, GENSETS)
Rock Drill Workshop.
Pumps Overhaul Workshop.
Underground Engine Rebuild Workshop.
Planned Maintenance Services.
Underground Pumps.
.
September 2007.
Industrial Attachment Training: AngloGold Ashanti (Engine Rebuild Shop) Obuasi Mine. Job Title: Mechanic
Duties: I was attached to the engine man to study the overhauling process, housekeeping at the workshop, in-charge of the oil bay and the available tools. October 2007.
Industrial Attachment Training at AngloGold Ashanti (Machine Shop), Obuasi Mine. Job Title: Mechanic
Duties: I was attached to the underground dewatering pump workshop to study the overhauling process.
2004-2005
Teacher: Holy Child Preparatory School. Obuasi.
EDUCATION:
Academic Qualifications:
• Bsc Mechanical Engineering KNUST: 2013 - 2015
• HND Mechanical Engineering (Plant), Kumasi Polytechnic: 2005-2008 Professional Certifications:
• Safety, Health and Environment Officer-MINCOM: 2018
• Senior Safety, Health and Environment Officer MINCOM: 2020
• ISO45001:2018 training- Cpd Certified2020
• ISO 45001 : 2018 Certified Lead Implementer Professional Training-Cpd Certified .2020
• Certified ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Auditor Training-Cpd Certified. 2020
• COSHH Risk Assessor Certification. The International Association for Chemical Safety- May 2020
• H2S and SO2 Certificate-ABCS Safety Training - May 2020
• International General Certificate in Occupational health and Safety NEBOSH IGC3- Sept. 2019
• Introduction to Incident Investigation NEBOSH - Dec 2019
• Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Jun 2020No Expiration Date
• Engineering Apprenticeship Training Certificate: Engineering Training Center AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine -2011-2013
• Certificate in Gas and Arc welding- Engineering Training Center- AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi; 16th Dec-20th Dec,2008
• Certificate in Practical Hydraulics 1- Engineering Training Center- AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi: 16th Feb-20th Mar, 2009
• Certificate in Maintenance of Auto Electrical Components: Engineering Training Center AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi: 20th April -24th April, 2009
• Certificate in Basic Pneumatic Course: - Engineering Training Center AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine11th May-29th May, 2009
• Certificate in Hydrodynamics (CLARK) Engineering Training Center: AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi 12th Jan-31st Jan, 2009
• Theoretical and Practical First Aid, January 2017. REFREES
1.Stephen Kingsford Boama
Unit Manager- Safety and Hygiene- Goldfields-Damang Cell: +233**********
Email: *************@*******.***
2.Alexander Opare-Adjei
Engineering Manager
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine
Cell: +233*********
Email: ******-*****@****************.***
3. Jacobus Koen
Senior Manager, HST
Obuasi Redevelopment Project
Cell: +27-82-867-**** (South Africa)
Email: *****@****************.***/ ********@*****.***
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