STEPHEN TAYI-BOAH

Box KW **, Kwadaso, Kumasi, Ghana +233 (0-201-****** / 246 949475 adzsq7@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2nd October 1976

Nationality: Ghanaian

Language Spoken English, Basic French, Twi

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I carry out my job with honesty, integrity and with the utmost professionalism. I like to create a trusting relationship with superiors and colleagues through a personalized service. I aim to deliver to the best of my ability.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position of responsibilities that utilizes my skills and experience with the opportunity to enrich my knowledge.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HSE Lead SPIS-Advance Technical Solutions Limited

Kibali Gold Mine, D.R. Congo – Construction of Cyanide Recovery Plant July 2022 – Present

Responsibilities

•Developing and reviewing of HSE SMS, policies, Procedures and relevant documents

•Plan, implement, and execute safety management programs

•Conducting HSE trainings (General Induction, Specific Trainings, etc.)

•Establishing and promoting a positive health and safety culture

•Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and all industry, local, state, and federal guidelines

•Providing guidance to the project management team regarding health and safety issues

•Conduct audits, inspections, and performance reviews to ensure compliance

•Leading management team for planned inspections and walkabouts

•Reporting on HSE issues based on KPIs to HSE Manager and Client

•Assessing, reviewing and verifying subcontractors HSE documentation required for awarding of contracts

•Preparing budget for, and procurement of, HSE items and demands

HSE Officer Harlequin International Ghana Ltd.

Mensin Gold Bibiani Ltd. - Refurbishment Project Nov 2021–July 2022

Responsibilities

•Conducting HSE trainings (General Induction, Site Specific Induction, Commissioning Induction, etc.)

•Preparing training reports and weekly HSE report

•Attending HSE Committee meeting

•Developing and reviewing Risk Assessments for various activities and that of subcontractors

•Responsible for subcontractor management

•Conducting general toolbox meetings

•Involved in planned inspection and auditing of subcontractors

•Reporting on HSE issues based on KPIs to HSE Manager

•Assessing, reviewing and verifying subcontractors HSE documentation required for awarding of contracts

Senior HSE Officer JODI Construction

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Redevelopment Project

Dec 2018 – June 2021

Responsibilities

•Act as HSE manager in the absence of the manager

•Chairs HSE committee meetings

•Advising management on HSE policies, standards and training needs of employees

•Supervising field Safety Officers

•Attending HSE management meeting

•Developing Risk Assessments for various activities

•Conducting toolbox meetings

•In charge of PPE procurement and distribution

•Reporting on HSE issues to Management

•Assisting management in the delivery of quality HSE programme to ensure continuous improvement of the management systems

HSE Officer Wayoe Engineering and Construction Ltd

Ahafo Mine Expansion (Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd) under management of DRA Global

April – Nov 2018

Responsibilities

•Implementing Project HSE Management Plan

•Ensures compliance to HSE applicable statutory regulations

•Monitoring field activities to ensure compliance and conformance to standards

•Supervising field Safety Officers

•Attending HSE management meeting

•Promoting a positive health and safety culture

•Developing Risk Assessments for various activities

•Conducting toolbox meetings

•Reporting on HSE issues to client’s HSE Manager

HSE Advisor Lycopodium Minerals Pty

Endeavour Mining (Hounde Gold Operations Process Plant project) - Burkina Faso

Feb 2017 – Oct 2017

Responsibilities

•Supervising the activities of contractors to ensure project is executed to HSE standards

•Promoting a positive health and safety culture

•Conducting induction training for new employees and visitors on site

•Responsible for review and authorisation of risk assessment and permit to work (PTW)

•Involved in implementing LOTO procedures during commissioning of plant and shutdown

HSE Advisor Lycopodium Ghana Limited

Perseus Mining Ghana Limited (Upgrading of Plant) Aug 2016 – Nov 2016

Responsibilities

•Ensuring the coordination between client and contractors for effective implementation of HSE Management Plan for the project

•Supervising the activities of subcontractors to ensure project is executed to HSE standards

•Prepare applicable HSE reports and maintain relevant HSE logs and documentation

Senior HSE Officer Redis Construction Afrika

Keegan Resources (Asanko Gold Mine Project) Feb 2015 – March 2016

Responsibilities

•Implementing client and company HSE Management Plan for the project

•Ensures compliance to HSE applicable statutory regulations

•Monitoring field activities to ensure compliance and conformance to standards

•Responsible for the verification of competence of light and heavy-duty equipment meant to be used on site as well as drivers and equipment operators

•Conducting routine checks on vehicles, mobile plants and equipment in general

•Conduct monthly inspection on firefighting and first aid equipment

•Reporting on HSE issues to manager

HSE Supervisor Kepco Engineering &Construction-Ghana

T2 Expansion Project, Takoradi Thermal Power Plant Mar 2014 – Jan 2015

Responsibilities

•Implementing Project HSE Management Plan

•Conducting safety induction for all new employees, subcontractors and visitors on site (both locals and foreigners)

•Conducting HSE training for Safety Officers, Foremen and workers on specific tasks

•Ensures compliance to HSE applicable statutory regulations by contractors

•Ensuring that Corrective actions are implemented with timelines

•Review and approval of Job Safety Analysis and Work Permits

•Member of Incident Investigation Committee

•Review of contractor method statements and risk assessments

•Assist HSE manager in leading a team of client HSE Management Team and all contractor Site Managers and their Safety Officers to conduct weekly site inspection

•Responsible for the management of subcontractor Safety Officers

•Reporting on HSE issues to HSE manager

Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator Kenpong Construction Limited, Accra

Vodafone Ghana Projects & Other Telecom Companies Aug 2012–Jan 2014

Responsibilities

•Implementing client HSE Management Systems

•Review of existing Management Systems and Policies and developing new ones

•Ensures compliance to HSE applicable statutory regulations

•Monitoring field activities to ensure compliance and conformance to standards

•Conducting weekly Toolbox meetings

•Investigating Accidents/Incidents and implementing control measures

•Developing generic and specific task risk assessments and evaluation

•Conducting routine checks on vehicles, mobile plants and equipment in general

•Conducting safety induction and training for all new and existing employees, subcontractors and visitors on site

•Responsible for the procurement, distribution and management of PPE and other safety gadgets

•Reporting on HSE issues to company project manager and client HSE manager

Health, Safety & Environment Officer Consar Limited

Newmont Golden Ridge Mining (Akyem Site by Lycopodium) and Guinness Ghana Ltd Projects

Jun 2008 – Jul 2012

Responsibilities

•Implementing client HSE Management Plan for the project

•Job Hazard Analysis

•Conducting PSI and Toolbox meetings

•Ensuring that safety rules are observed at work places

•Investigating Accidents/Incidents with client

•Ensure routine inspections and audits of the workplace, and corrective actions implemented

•Conducting site specific safety induction for all new employees and visitors

•Developing Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) for specific activities

•Firefighting equipment inspection

Teacher New SNAPS College

Takoradi, Ghana 2003 –2007

Responsibilities

•Teaching Core and Business Mathematics

•Assistant House Master

Electrical Technician Engineer Bogoso Gold Limited,

Bogoso, Ghana 2001 –2002 (National Service)

Activities included Designing of control diagrams for electric motors; Overhauling of motors; General Electrical Installations; Servicing and Maintenance of Electrical equipment; Troubleshooting electrical faults; Routine checks and tests on electrical components; Supervising attachment students

•Computer Literate (Spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, Power Point and Windows Environment)

Personal Skills

•Health and Safety Management systems implementation

•Teaching and presentation skills

•Ability to work with own initiative with minimum or no supervision and direction.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•Good communication skills and a team player.

EDUCATION

KEN Institute of Executive Learning, India

Graduate Honor in Health, Safety and Environment Engineering

Current

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology- School of Mines (now UMaT), Tarkwa

Diploma, Mine Electrical Engineering Sep 1998 – Jul 2001

I studied Electrical/Electronic Engineering principles in relation to Mine Machinery, Power and Automation systems, including Mine Environment and Safety Engineering

Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) - Takoradi

SSCE - Sciences Feb 1993 – Nov 1995

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES/TRAINING

Dec 2020

NEBOSH IGC Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Management

Minerals Commission – Cert No. 0244

Sept 2018

Health, Safety and Environmental Officer Certificate of Competency

University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana

Jun 2012

Certificate of Proficiency in Occupational Safety and Health Management

OSHAcademy-USA

Jan 2012

Occupational Health & Safety Professional Certificate Programme

Underground Training - Prestea

1998 – 2001

Underground attachment in July, 2000 and periodic Field Trips to Prestea underground mines

MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATION: Ghana Institute of Safety and Environment Professionals

ID: 931087617

REFERENCES

Dramani Alidu

HSE Manager

JODI Construction Limited

AngloGold Ashanti

Obuasi

Tel: +233(0)544363412 / 054*******

Peter Baako

EHS Superintendent

Tullow Oil Ghana Limited

Tel: +233(0)544347306

Ebenezer Tetteh

Site Manager

SPIS – Advance Technical Solutions

Kibali Gold Mine – DR Congo

Tel: +233(0)266136018 / +243-*********

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