Kofi Amo - Asante Jnr

• Directed technical and operational leadership of Quality Control Department, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Developed strategic business plans, implementing initiatives within assigned responsibilities.
• Established quality policies, standard operating procedures, and work plans to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Prepared and managed annual budget proposals, ensuring adherence to approved financial plans.
• Coordinated internal and external audit programs, addressing queries promptly for compliance assurance.
• Led development and maintenance of testing protocols aligned with recognized methodologies and operational needs.
• Analyzed statistical production data to identify quality issues, recommending process improvements for optimization.
• Cultivated relationships with industry stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration and enhance quality standards.

• Provided analytical support for refinery operations through routine and requested process analysis.
• Collaborated with process engineers to define requirements for special and routine refinery analyses.
• Coordinated laboratory team schedules and prioritized tasks to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Validated and communicated analytical results to relevant refinery departments.
• Facilitated training for laboratory staff on safe and accurate analytical methods.
• Developed and improved laboratory methods to ensure compliance with ASTM, UOP, GSA standards.
• Managed calibration standards and quality control samples to verify equipment accuracy.
• Drafted detailed process and compliance reports for refinery use and regulatory review.

• Conducted routine testing of water samples to analyze physical and chemical components.
• Analyzed treated effluent and related samples for physical, chemical, and biological properties.
• Compiled and analyzed daily test data promptly to support operational decisions.
• Performed bulk chemical analysis to ensure quality for laboratory and plant applications.
• Assisted chemical engineers with inquiries related to chemical treatment processes.
• Monitored work area compliance with established methods, guidelines, and standards.
• Maintained adequate levels of laboratory supplies to support testing activities.
• Evaluated working environment to uphold cleanliness, safety, and orderliness.

Executed sampling duties for water, wastewater, gas, and petroleum products across refinery operations.

• Conducted sample login procedures, ensuring proper labeling, documentation, and storage.
• Assisted chemist in sample preparation and chemical analysis following established protocols.
• Recorded findings for reference and reported results to appropriate supervision.
• Prepared reagents and test solutions for laboratory tests under supervision.
• Organized equipment and materials for efficient laboratory testing.
• Maintained laboratory equipment through routine maintenance and calibration procedures.

• Mentored undergraduate students during laboratory experiments to enhance comprehension at each step.
• Facilitated understanding by addressing questions and providing constructive feedback.
• Assessed performance through grading of laboratory write-ups.
• Collaborated on chemistry research projects within the department to advance knowledge.