Paul Mawindal Elinkpo
Health, Safety, Environment and Training coordinator
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Experienced safety professional with a focus on risk management and compliance in mining operations. Proven track record of improving safety protocols and conducting effective training sessions. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research & Teaching Assistant
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
07.2023 - Current
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols laboratory.
- Develop standard operating procedures.
- Review and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Review research papers prior to submission.
- Tutor and mentor students in the department.
- Grade exams and lab reports for students.
- Research on silica/water interfaces
Environment, Safety, Health and Training Coordinator
African Mining Services
, Africa Operations
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Investigated incidents and hazards at the workplace.
- Developed HSE&T policies, and trained employees.
- Led in environmental management and sustainability.
- Implemented workplace health and safety protocols.
- Reviewed HSE&T documents and policies.
- Coordinated both surface and underground mining.
- Managed HSE&T databases and software.
- Monitored and enforced PPE usage at the workplace.
- Reported incidents, near misses, and hazards.
- Implemented traffic management in mining sites.
Environment, Safety & System Administrator
African Mining Services
, Africa Operations
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained and updated HSE&T records.
- Led incident investigations with root causes.
- Monitored environmental and hazardous chemicals
- Updated environmental sustainability data.
- Conducted training and induction for employees.
- Led in risk and hazard control assessments.
- Developed traffic management plans for operations.
- Monitored and enforced PPE usage on site.
- Reviewed HSE&T policies and regulations.
Environment, Safety & Health Officer (Surface Mining)
African Mining Services
Tarkwa, Ghana
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Developed training packages and conducted training
- Implemented risk and hazard control strategies.
- Supervised safety of contaminants in tailings.
- Conducted safety and environmental inductions.
- Updated the company's Safety Data Sheets.
- Wrote incident investigation ICAM reports.
Teaching Intern
Fiaseman Senior High School
Tarkwa, Ghana
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Enforced safety compliance in the lab.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials, and lab.
- Conducted formative and summative assessments.
- Enhanced students' learning through field trips.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
Teaching Instructor
DDD Snr High School
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment
- Assisted in the development of course materials.
- Participated in professional development workshops.
- Integrated technology into classroom
Education
Masters of Science - Chemistry (thesis-based)
University of Alberta
Canada12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (major), Physic (minor)
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana07.2019
Diploma - Workplace Safety And Health
Alison
Online04-2020
Diploma - Workplace Supervision
Alison
Online12-2020
Certificate - Microsoft Office Suits
Alison
Online12-2019
Skills
- Incident investigation and ICAM reports
- Risk and hazard management
- Emergency response and management
- Environmental sustainability and safety policies
- HSE&T safety management systems
- Safety protocol and training development
- HSE&T Software Proficiency
- Regulatory and legislative compliance
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Accomplishments
- Best students for two consecutive terms.
- Excellent student leader.
- The overall best teaching intern in the municipality
- Best junior employee of the year
Timeline
Research & Teaching Assistant
University of Alberta
07.2023 - Current
Environment, Safety, Health and Training Coordinator
African Mining Services
04.2023 - 06.2023
Environment, Safety & System Administrator
African Mining Services
09.2022 - 04.2023
Environment, Safety & Health Officer (Surface Mining)
African Mining Services
09.2019 - 09.2022
Teaching Intern
Fiaseman Senior High School
09.2018 - 01.2019
Teaching Instructor
DDD Snr High School
06.2014 - 07.2015
Masters of Science - Chemistry (thesis-based)
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (major), Physic (minor)
University of Education, Winneba
Diploma - Workplace Safety And Health
Alison
Diploma - Workplace Supervision
Alison
Certificate - Microsoft Office Suits
Alison
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