Samuel Mensah

Deputized for the project manager in managing day to day activities of the project site Monitored and quantified the volume of organic waste received daily from sourcing team to determine their quality to obtain quality compost Supervised 17 composting and waste sourcing team for effective organic fertilizer production in Kumasi Ensured that quality assurance records were accurate to obtain quality compost free from unwanted materials Ensured daily compost of 50 bags target were achieved, stitched and stored in warehouse Developed the standard operating procedures for the waste characterization audit Ensured health and safety standards during waste audit. This included responsibility for the audit team and working area Ensured waste audit was done in compliance with environmental health and safety laws for the handling of waste Collaborated with Waste Sourcing Lead to exceed daily target of 10 tons of organic waste sourced by 35% on average to boost compost production Ensured all equipment and materials necessary for waste audit were readily available for effective work delivery to achieve the company’s goals

Developed occupational standards for waste management and processing technology trade Developed General Area Competencies(GACs) for curriculum development for National Competency Level 1 and 2 Assisted in recruiting waste management experts for the commission to help in the development of the curriculum Researched on relevant courses that learners must study to acquire relevant skills and knowledge to become waste management and processing experts Collaborated with other trade experts to dialogue on ways to improve TVET training in Ghana

Supervised weekly fumigation activities of the company's waste treatment plants and warehouses to prevent reptiles from causing harm to staff Coordinated community plastic waste buyback activities at Adagya, Asokwa, Atonsu and other towns in Kumasi Supervised 50+ plastic recycling team to sort, process, extrude and pelletize about 10 tonnes of HDPE, PP and HM per week Supervised waste characterization and research work monthly to forecast the amount of recyclables and organics received at a particular time of the year Presented weekly, monthly and annual production reports to management at operational and Department Monthly Performance Review (MPR) meetings Ensured dried organics about 200+ tons of compost and are screened every week and transported to curing site to monitor parameters such odors, temperature and moisture to produce quality compost Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures

Embarked on periodic water sampling exercises at mining sites at Kibi Goldfields and other community mining sites in the Eastern Region. Assisted in giving health and safety training to clients at various facilities during field inspections to prevent or minimize occupational health and safety hazards. Put together Screening Reports for new and existing projects after field inspection and monitoring. Reviewed documents on Environmental Impact Assessments for new project applications received by the Agency.