EBENEZER ADDAE
SARNIA,ON
Summary
A determined leader who can work hard to manage multiple tasks and remain resilient and adaptable. Worked with Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority-Takoradi, Ghana Bauxite Company Limited, Awaso, as an intern. I have also worked with Perseus Mining Ghana Limited as a National Service Personnel and as Occupational Health and Safety Officer (Graduate Trainee) and an Emergency Response team member. I am currently working with Newmont Ghana, Ahafo South Mine as Emergency Response Member. I am a degree holder in BSc. Fire and Disaster Management and currently offering a postgraduate certificate in Occupational Health and Safety management at Lambton College. A NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Certificate holder, a certified Basic firefighting Personnel from Ghana National Fire Service and a certified Advanced First Aider from St Johns Ambulance Service- Ghana. I also hold a certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from ACS-GP (USA) and a Certificate in Fire Safety Awareness from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Cyanide Awareness certificate from Orica. I also hold a Ghanaian driver’s license B.
To use my skills in the best possible way for achieving the company’s goal and to solve problems in an effective manner.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Response Member
Newmont Ghana- Ahafo South Mine
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Adhering to all standard operating procedures and protocols for all emergency Response activities
- Attending training and development programs to effectively deal with emergency situations (I,e
- In Advance first AID, extrication, Firefighting, confined space rescue and high angle Rope rescue)
- Assisting in conducting ERT equipment inspections to identify any potential defects or malfunctions
- Contributing to providing input into hazard and risk assessments and vulnerability to human life, equipment and company assets
- Assisting in maintaining and calibrating any ERT equipment that may need to be serviced
- Worked together with fellow ERT members to swiftly respond to existing response plans, depending on the type of emergency faced
- Providing feedback to the ERT Captain on any outstanding PPE requirements to effectively address emergency situations
- Documenting and filing all reports for easy access
- Participate in regular drills to reinforce training activities
- Assisting in identifying and reporting on safety, environment and community hazards
- Participating in the control of these hazards
- Run all rescue and recovery activities relating to both individuals and property by responding to emergency calls from the SCC timeously
- Participate in cyanide sparging activities to ensure the safe delivery of cyanide to the mine site and avoidance of hazardous material disposal and its impact on the environment
- Assisting in providing emergency stand-by duties for bullion transfer, relating to the transfer of gold bullion via helicopter
- Assist in conducting all drug and alcohol test on-site
- Fill in the results from the drug and alcohol tests on the designated form and submit the completed form to HR for review
Graduate Trainee
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Attending Processing plant management meetings and VMCs
- Conducting Incident Investigations
- Preparation of Safety topics for Prestart meetings
- Conducting of Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) test
- Assisting in the closure of site outstanding actions
- Liaising with the maintenance department to conduct pre use heavy/light equipment inspections
- Use of INX software to manage hazards, reported incidents, inspections, PTO, Audits to generate outstanding actions for closure
- Preparation of Minerals Commissions Monthly and Quarterly reports
- Controlling site approved documents and storing them on the appropriate location on the site server
- Compilation of medical bills from the site clinic and preparing back charges for contractors
- Preparation of medical bills from PMGL’s cashless services for payment
- Training of Employees (Boiler makers) on how to use fire extinguisher / Fire hydrants
- Safety compliance monitoring on plant shutdowns (Sag mill and crushers)
- Ensuring all reagent storage areas have updated MSDS
- Ensuring all reagents storage areas are kept clean and locked when not in use
- Preparation of Job Hazard Analysis
- Ensuring that the various workshops are kept clean, well ventilated and has good illumination
- Ensuring that workshops are well demarcated, and items are properly stacked
- Ensuring that walkways are free from obstructions, and handrails and gratings are in good condition
- Ensuring that drive in sumps are restricted from entry and bunds are not overflowing
- Safety compliance monitoring on high-risk jobs such as Hot works, Work at height, Confined space entry, lifting of materials using Cranes (Tower and Mobile), Lifting Hoist, and forklifts
- Inspections on lifting tackles (chain slings, fiber slings, wire slings)
- Facilitating Annual safety refresher trainings for employees at the SOD training room and managers on Microsoft teams
- Training Employees and contractors on how to conduct risk assessment using the site JHA template
- Emergency Response Management
- Writing of ER reports and scheduling of trainings
- Inspection and caring for ER equipment (Hoses, First Aid box, Automated external defibrillator, Fire hydrant using, Cyanide Kits, Ropes, Extinguishers, smoke detectors, Ladders, etc.)
- Testing the pressure of fire hydrant using the flow meter
- General site Inspections (weekly and monthly)
- Routine site-wide road access inspection for prompt and successful emergency response
- Training employees on Basic firefighting
- Testing and refilling of breathing apparatus
- Daily Pit inspections
- Partaking in Emergency Drills (Confined space, Hazmat, drowning casualty management, Firefighting, Vehicle extrication
- Report on inspections
National Service Personnel
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Occupational Health and Safety – Safety Systems and Operations
- Conducting safety inductions (General and Visitors)
- Incident Investigations and report writings
- Preparation of Safety topics for PSI
- Presentation of monthly Safety Training
- Use of Excel to track management KPI
- Use of INX software to manage hazards, reported incidents, inspections, PTO, Audits to generate outstanding actions for closure
- Heavy/light equipment inspections
- Inspection and tagging of Fire Extinguishers
- Conducting of JHA (Job Hazard Analysis
- Scheduling of inspections and safety trainings
- Data entries and management
Fire / Safety Department
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Using fire tender for standby for ships delivery fuel at the port
- Caring and maintaining firefighting equipment
- Monitoring the pressure in the fire hydrant and using it to supply water to fishermen and water bowsers and the fire engine
- Incident report writing
- Refilling of Breathing Apparatus
- Assessing the risk related to the port activities
Health, Safety and Environmental Department
Ghana Bauxite Company Limited
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Employee Inductions
- Training Employees and Dependents on Basic firefighting
- Safety refresher trainings for employees
- Inspection of Basic firefighting equipment
- Weekly and monthly report writing
- Water sampling (Surface and Underground water
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management - Health And Science
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire And Disaster Management
University of Energy And Natural Resources
Sunyani, Ghana08.2018
West African Senior Secondary Certificate -
Ghana Secondary Technical School
Takoradi, Ghana05.2013
Skills
- Able to use; Available kits to administer first Aid to casualties in emergency situations BG4 apparatus for underground rescue Self-contained Breathing Apparatus for emergencies (firefighting, chemical spillages, Confined space rescues) Radio to communicate effectively in emergencies Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook INX software for hazard and incident management Drive light vehicles
References
- Adelaide Yankson, Health and Safety Superintendent, Perseus Mining Ghana Limited (PMGL), 020 599 8547, Adelaide.yankson@perseusmining.com
- Valentine Djan, Emergency Response Coordinator, Newmont Ghana, Ahafo South Mine, 0243114653, valentine.djan@newmont.com
- D.O Eric Nana Brako, Fire Safety Supervisor, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority-Takoradi, 0573518044
Hobbies and Interests
Teaching, sporting activities and listening to music
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Emergency Response Member
Newmont Ghana- Ahafo South Mine
10.2021 - 08.2024
Graduate Trainee
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited
09.2019 - 09.2021
National Service Personnel
Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited
09.2018 - 08.2019
Fire / Safety Department
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
02.2017 - 05.2017
Health, Safety and Environmental Department
Ghana Bauxite Company Limited
06.2015 - 08.2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management - Health And Science
Lambton College
Bachelor of Science - Fire And Disaster Management
University of Energy And Natural Resources
West African Senior Secondary Certificate -
Ghana Secondary Technical School
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