Wilberforce Somiah Email and Phone Number
Courageous transformative HSSE professional for over a decade with proven ability to inspire operations to deliver world class HSE results . Renowned for changing behaviours, enhancing productivity, and implementing pragmatic solutions to ensure achievement of strategic objectives through effective business risk management strategies and plans. Unwilling to accept the status quo, recognised as a highly effective agent of change. I possess excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. I enjoy being part of, and contributing my quota to a successful and productive team. I am motivated to motivate and I thrive in highly pressurized and challenging working environments.
Goldstone Resources
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Occupational Health And Safety Unit ManagerGoldstone ResourcesGhana -
Occupational Health And Safety Unit ManagerGoldstone Resource Limited Jul 2022 - PresentAkrokeri-Homasi Mine
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Project Health Safety Environment ManagerEmak Engineering Limited Jan 2022 - Jul 2022Mensin Bibiani Gold Mine(Asante Gold Corp)-GhanaPEELING AND RUBBER LINING, SAND BLASTING OF PIPES, LAUNDERS, CYCLONE, BALL MILL AND SAG MILL AND OVERSIGHT SHOOTS, MILL HOPPERS, AGITATORS IN THE CIL TANKS AND BOXES AT THE PROCESS PLANT FOR MANSIN BIBIANI GOLD MINE PROCESS PLANT REFURBISHMENT PROJECT (ASANTE GOLD CORP)HEALTH SAFETY SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT HEAD (Jan-2022 to Date)Rotational, (4 weeks on / 5 off). Directed all aspects of HSSE management and enhance the working of internal structures by creating new policies, SOPs, and management systems for EMAK ENGINEERING LIMITEDResponsible for HSE Strategic planning, developed and coordinate with the CEO for Subcontractor HSSE requirement for the project, Risk Management, liaison with Mineral and Mining Commission for regulatory licence and Mansin Bibiani Gold Mine (Asante Gold Corp) and Harlequin HSE Manager..Focused on developing HSE Management system and procedures to manage funding and compliance for the project to ensure zero harm achievedHSSE supervision: My Contributions and Achievement• No incident recorded up to date• Undertake the workforce through contractor onboarding training courses• Developed Subcontractors HSSE Requirement, Safe Work Procedures for the project to the client• Setup laydown and workshop• Achieved Mine Support Service License for Emak Engineering Limited for approval of commencement of the project.• Conducted Monthly and Quarterly Audit and Inspections onsite for equipment and various work areas to ensure compliance and enforcement of the safety of personnel and the equipment.• Conducted monthly and quarterly color codes on the tools and equipment and ensuring removal all defective tools and equipment for replacement.• Ensuring enforcement on supervisors and foremen conducted their weekly plan task observation on the workforce for compliance of work safely.• Conducted Risk Assessment , JSA and Permit To Work for routine and non-routine task for the work activities
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Health Safety Environment SupervisorGenser Energy Oct 2019 - Feb 2021Akyepim-WassaGENSER ENERGY LIMITED (GENSER ENERGY USA LLC 143O Walnut Street. Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19102.Construction of 35MW Gas Turbine Power Generating Plant for Golden Star Wassa Mine in GhanaResponsible for HSE Strategic planning, Risk Management, Resilience, and liaison with Energy Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Mineral and Mining and other Regulatory body for permits or licence compliance.Focus on developing HSE Management system and procedures to manage funding and compliance for the project to ensure zero harm achieved.HSE supervision and my contribution • Recorded 1000000LTI free hours , the first time in 5year• Implementation and entrenchment of behaviour based Safety programmes on the project• Co-ordinate the activities of Health and Safety representatives, safety committees as well as the organization and monitoring of safety meetings• Correct PPE is selected and monitor the distribution of personal protective equipment to both GEL workers and contractors• Timely preparation of HSE reports and KPI -
Senior Health Safety Environment AdvisorJodi Construction Limited Jan 2019 - Oct 2019Newmont Gold Corp-Ahafo Scalable Mill Expansion ProjectConstruction of Steel Mechanical Piping and Plating (SMPP) of Greenfield and Brownfield, Plant shutdown and Maintenance and Upgrade for Newmont Gold Corp (DRA Project Consultant) Focus on developing HSE Management system and procedures to manage funding and compliance for the project to ensure zero harm achieved.Responsible for HSE Strategic planning, Assist HSE Manager to develop HSE Management Plan and Procedures Risk Management, Resilience, and liaison with DRA HSE Advisors HSE site supervision and my contribution • Recorded 2000000 MTI free Hours period, throughout the project.• Implemented human factor accident investigation methodology and MS redevelopment to achieve cultural change.• JHA/DSTI for routine and non-routine tasks was discussed and signed-off by the crew working at CIL, Mill,CCD, and Crew at Greenfield and all associated hazards have been addressed prior to commencement of task• Daily Field Monitoring of Critical Controls of work activities at Brownfield and Greenfield.• Supervise PSI Meeting and Weekly Toolbox Meeting to achieve KPI• Site permits (Work at Height, Hot Work, Confine Space Excavation permits) for both Scaffolders, Welders, Fabricators, Pipe Fitters , Mechanics, Sandblasters and Painters, Crane Operators, Boomlift Operators, and Telehandler Operators and LV Drivers
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Hseq SupervisorGella Foundation Jul 2018 - Dec 2018Newmount Ahafo Subika- Dra ProjectFocus on construction and distribution of Overhead power lines upgrading from 11kVA to 33KVA on Subika High Tension LinesResponsible for developing HSE Management Plan and Procedures, Risk Management and liaison with DRA Project Consultant Project Manager and HSE Manager for daily work schedule . HSE site supervision. In this period• No incident was recorded throughout the project • Ensuring energy isolation –Lock Out Tag Out and Try Out is completely carried out and crew lock and tag before job commenced• Ensuring work at height permit is secured and personnel are trained before height work commenced• Ensuring personnel working on the power lines are lock out tag out and try out at group isolation box before HV job commenced• Ensuring Work at height and High Voltage Access permits secured before start of work -
Senior Hseq CoordinatorBilal General Transport Llc-Bilal Mining Limited Feb 2015 - Jul 2018Gold Fields Damang Mine. Surface Mining Contract-Load&HaulResponsible for developing HSE Management Plan and Procedures, Risk Management and liaison with Mineral and Mining Commission for Mining License and Goldfields Mining Manager, Pit Superintendent and HSE Manager for Daily Action Plan and pass due diligence, required the design and implementation of several operational management systemsHSE Site Supervision and Monitoring:• Recorded 3000000LIT Free Hours • Generated increased HSSE cultural awareness via transformative leadership and training programmes scheduled for Mining Supervisors, Equipment operators, spotters, and Maintenance Staff• Developed the capabilities of functional HSE reports in the operating pits locations of Goldfields Damang Mine.• Enforced strict end-to-end controls for compliance with set requirements related to accident/incident investigation, understanding, reasoning, reporting, and lessons learnt. • Ensure Weekly Planned Task Observation(PTO) conducted by the line Supervisors on the Maintenance and Mining Operation sections -
Hseq CoordinatorBilal General Transport Llc-Afro Bilal Ghana Limited Mar 2014 - Feb 2015Takoradi W/R [Takoradi Port Expansion Project – Rock SupplyLeading Construction and transportation of Quarry Material Supplier & Service Provider to Jan De Nul Group for Takoradi Port Expansion ProjectResponsible for developing, maintain and implement HSE initiatives and programs consistent with Bilal Afro HSE plans and management systems, legislative requirements and best practiceHSE QUARRY, STOCKPILE AND WORKSHOP SUPERVISION• No incident recorded under my supervision in 11months• Developed solutions and implement strategies to address identified key risks associated at various operational sites including the quarry, workshop and Port stockpile area.• Developed and distribute monthly HSE reports, presentations and HSE topics that provide employees with workplace injury statistics, new initiatives and system changes• Actively participate in formal and informal communication to increase and enhance the understanding and awareness of HSE issues, keep abreast with legislative changes and best practice methods and advise management of any system and legislative changes to ensure tasks are undertaken safely and comply with internal and external requirements• Identified HSE performance gaps and conducted training sessions for supervisors with over 120 field staff attending sessions in HSE management and risk assessment. -
Hsse SupervisorSkarm Construction And Engineering Limited May 2012 - Feb 2014Unique Crane/Forklift Service&Providerstakoradi-GhanaResponsible for advising management on health, safety and welfare registrations and ensuring identified risks are evaluated and brought under control according to the HSE Management PlanResponsible for developing proper lifting plan for lifting operation.HSE site supervision. In this period:• No incident recorded in 2years under my supervision and site monitoring • Led massive improvement in lifting and hoisting practices, avoiding the loss of major contract• Determined the quality of personal protective equipment and approved the supply and purchase of personal protective equipment for Skarm employees.• Advised Skarm management on periodic medicals of the employees and was approved
Wilberforce Somiah Skills
Wilberforce Somiah Education Details
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Occupational Health And Safety -
Oshacademy Safety And Health TrainingOccupational Health Safety -
Takoradi PolytechnicElectrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician -
Minerals Commission Of GhanaSenior Safety Health And Environment Engineer -
Institute Of Occupational Health And Safety(IoshEnvironmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilberforce Somiah
What company does Wilberforce Somiah work for?
Wilberforce Somiah works for Goldstone Resources
What is Wilberforce Somiah's role at the current company?
Wilberforce Somiah's current role is Occupational Health and Safety Unit Manager.
What schools did Wilberforce Somiah attend?
Wilberforce Somiah attended Gafm Global Academy Of Finance And Management ®, Open University Malaysia, Oshacademy Safety And Health Training, Nebosh, Takoradi Polytechnic, Minerals Commission Of Ghana, Institute Of Occupational Health And Safety(Iosh.
What skills is Wilberforce Somiah known for?
Wilberforce Somiah has skills like Hseq, Fire Service, Excavation, Mincom Ellipse, Occupational Health, Job Safety, Loss Prevention, Precious Metals, Site Inspections, Ohsas 18001.
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