Righteous Amankwa-Gyimah
Fredericton,NB
Summary
Knowledgeable, detail-oriented Health, Safety and Environmental Officer with seven (7) years in creating and supporting safe, orderly work environments for companies and employees. Applied legal and company regulations to real-world environments to maintain environmental safety and employee wellness. Worked with organizational leaders to improve efficiency by designing appropriate plans and incorporating important safeguards proactively before work processes were solidified.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer
PW Mining International
Asante Gold Corporation Bibiani Project-Ghana
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Used Excel to create and submit reports of inspections, investigations and follow-up actions.
- Conducted and documented daily safety and health inspections of construction sites, recommending corrective actions when needed.
- Maintained detailed records of inspections, accidents, incidents, near misses, injuries, and illnesses for accurate reporting and trend analysis.
- Improved overall workplace conditions through proactive hazard assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments to facilitate efficient sharing of health, safety, and environmental information.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Use Horiba U-52 Multiprobe to measure PH, Temperature, TDS, Conductivity, Turbidity and Salinity of water samples to determine if our operations are not impacting on the water bodies at the catchment area.
- Take water samples for external acid rock drainage testing.
- Conduct baseline risk assessment for new project
Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
PW Mining International
Asanko Goldmine Esaase Project-Ghana
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Communicated safety and environmental training material to employees and coached individuals on safety regulations and compliance.
- Prepared and implemented health and safety plans to protect employees and materials for construction projects.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving ISO 14001 certification by coordinating efforts across all departments within the organization.
- Oversaw installation and maintenance of pollution control equipment for improved environmental performance.
- Implemented waste management programs that minimized environmental impacts while reducing disposal costs.
- Reduced accident rates by developing and enforcing comprehensive safety policies and procedures.
- Managed incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Achieved regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws by monitoring operations and addressing areas of concern.
- Improved overall workplace conditions through proactive hazard assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Assistant
PW Mining International
Asanko Goldmine Obotan Project-Ghana
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Contributed significantly towards achieving company''s HSE goals by consistently monitoring project progress.
- Performed routine audits on safety equipment and procedures to verify ongoing effectiveness.
- Maintained detailed records of incidents, inspections, and corrective actions for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Organized and delivered HSE training sessions for employees, increasing overall awareness and understanding.
- Collaborated with management to establish a culture of safety, resulting in reduced accident rates.
- Championed behavioral-based safety programs that encouraged employee accountability for their own well-being and that of their coworkers.
Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Intern
PW Mining International
Asanko Goldmine Obotan Project-Ghana
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Reviewed permits-to-work for high-risk activities, ensuring all necessary controls were in place before commencing work.
- Collaborated with other interns on group projects aimed at identifying potential areas for improvement in the company''s HSE management system.
- Provided assistance to project teams in the planning phase to incorporate safety considerations into project designs.
- Implemented waste management initiatives that reduced environmental impacts associated with site operations while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
- Conducted air quality monitoring and analysis of air pollutants.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Management
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental And Safety Engineering
University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa-Ghana06.2017
Skills
Hazard Identification
Accident investigation
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Teamwork skills
Risk Assessment
First Aid/CPR
Analytical Skills
Data Analysis
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- [Health, Safety and Environmental Officer Competency Certificate], [Inspectorate Division of Minerals commission of Ghana] - [August 2020- August 2025]
Timeline
Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer
PW Mining International
06.2023 - 08.2024
Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
PW Mining International
03.2020 - 05.2023
Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Assistant
PW Mining International
09.2018 - 02.2020
Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Intern
PW Mining International
09.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Environmental Management
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Science - Environmental And Safety Engineering
University of Mines And Technology