Foster Sarfo Quist

Overview: Supported HSE for construction of a 192MW combined cycle power plant operating on natural gas and light crude oil.

Supported daily site inspections to identify hazards and non‑conformities across civil, mechanical, and electrical activities.
Helped monitor compliance with the permit‑to‑work system, safety rules, and METKA/GE HSE standards.
Participated in safety inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings; reported unsafe acts and near misses.
Assisted in incident investigations by gathering information and maintaining HSE records.
Contributed to the continuous improvement of HSE documentation and inspection checklists.
Contributed to 200,000 man‑hours without a serious injury through rigorous PTW enforcement.
Improved HSE documentation accuracy by 40% after digitizing inspection checklists and reports.

Overview: Led HSE and medical response for construction of Ghana's second largest 161/34.5kV GIS substation under the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

Presented weekly/monthly HSE reports to client (MIDA/MCC), consultant (SMEC Australia), and Siemens Energy management.
Managed health and safety risks for GIS substation construction, electrical installation, energization, and commissioning.
Led incident investigations, root cause analysis, and closure of corrective actions; coordinated mass COVID‑19 testing and vaccination.
Maintained site clinic, delivered emergency medical response, and provided first‑aid training for project personnel.
Ensured strict adherence to permit‑to‑work, isolation procedures, and high‑voltage safety rules.
Coordinated COVID‑19 testing for 500+ workers and achieved 98% vaccination rate, ensuring zero project shutdowns.
Achieved 12 consecutive months without a lost‑time injury (LTI) during the high‑risk electrical commissioning phase.

Overview: Provided HSE leadership for major civil works including earthworks, bridges, flyovers, and traffic management, ensuring full compliance with international best practices.

Managed health and safety risks for civil construction; ensured compliance with project specifications and statutory regulations.
Supported hazard identification, risk assessments, and JHA for high‑risk activities such as bridge construction and pedestrian interface.
Conducted regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkdowns; enforced corrective actions for unsafe conditions.
Maintained HSE documentation, registers, and statutory records; promoted safety culture through coaching and awareness campaigns.
Liaised with client representatives and regulatory bodies during site visits and audits.
Successfully passed all client and regulatory audits with zero non‑conformities across 9 months.
Reduced minor injuries by 32% through targeted toolbox talks and weekly safety stand‑downs

Overview: Managed HSE for 20km double circuit 161kV powerline construction as part of the Ahafo North Mine Project, interfacing with client, EPCM, and contractors.

Developed and oversaw the project HSE management plan covering design, supply, transport, installation, and testing of high‑voltage lines.
Prepared Safe Work Method Statements and Workplace Risk Assessments for all construction and electrical activities.
Led hazard identification, risk assessments, and JHA reviews for work at height, heavy lifting, tower erection, and live electrical interfaces.
Coordinated environmental controls: vegetation clearing, waste management, spill response, and community protection measures.
Delivered HSE training to 150+ workers, achieving 100% compliance with Ghanaian statutory requirements.
Reduced reportable environmental incidents by 60% through enhanced spill prevention and waste segregation protocols.
Maintained zero lost‑time injuries throughout the powerline installation and testing phases.

Overview: Supported EPCM contractor during construction and operational readiness of a greenfield open‑pit gold mine, ensuring HSE compliance across 300+ personnel.

Collaborated with management to meet legislative and corporate HSE obligations; promoted a strong safety culture among a multi‑contractor workforce.
Reviewed Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and coordinated on‑site trainings for HIRA, excavations, confined space, and hot work.
Facilitated workplace inspections and risk assessments; identified unsafe acts and enforced corrective actions in real time.
Monitored leading/lagging HSE indicators and suggested improvements to reduce risk exposure across all work fronts.
Maintained accurate HSE documentation and supported client audits with zero non‑conformities.
Achieved zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) over 85,000 man‑hours during the construction peak phase.
Increased near‑miss reporting by 45% after implementing a non‑punitive safety observation program.

Overview: Lead HSE coordination for a large‑scale gold mine expansion covering 217 housing units, schools, hospitals, and water projects, ensuring alignment with Newmont global standards.

Conduct comprehensive field inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and enforce adherence to Newmont HSE protocols.
Facilitate pre‑task hazard assessments, risk assessments, and lead incident investigations with thorough root cause analysis.
Manage critical control verifications in FORWOOD and Intellipermit systems, and drive corrective actions through ENABLON.
Monitor contractor compliance with induction and training requirements; enforce health, safety and environmental standards for 200+ onsite workers.
Champion behavioural safety initiatives and neurosafety (Mental Focus) techniques to strengthen the safety culture.
Reduced critical control deviations by 28% through enhanced verification protocols and daily safety walkdowns.
Implemented a digital permit‑to‑work tracking system that improved compliance audit scores by 34% over six months.