James Etti-Van-Veen Baidoo
Takoradi
Summary
Quality Superintendent with 16 years in mechanical and QA/QC operations. Proven track record in leading quality assurance initiatives, conducting in-house training, and managing calibration and inspection processes. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
QUALITY SUPERINTENDENT
HARLEQUIN INTERNATIONAL (GH) and OIL and GAS LTD
01.2025 - Current
- Managed third-party inspection services and calibration activities on-site to uphold quality assurance protocols.
- Allocated QA/QC personnel to various on-site and off-site jobs to maintain quality oversight and support project requirements.
- Support and participate in both internal and external audits.
- Conducted post-weld heat treatment and hydrostatic testing for quality assurance.
- Performed in-house calibration of measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Carry out in-house training on quality for the various sections in the company.
- Approve and issue out drawings for manufacturing/ construction.
- Review of all quality related documentation.
- Review of final documentation pack (MRB) for projects and jobs on completion.
- Trained staff on best practices for quality assurance processes.
- Led root cause analysis for non-conformance incidents and corrective actions.
SENIOR QUALITY INSPECTOR
HARLEQUIN INTERNATIONAL (GH) and OIL and GAS LTD
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Approved and issued drawings for manufacturing and construction, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Managed third-party inspection services and calibration activities on site to uphold quality control and compliance.
- Conducted post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) and hydrostatic testing on components.
- Produce comprehensive general and final documentation pack (MRB) for projects and jobs on completion to facilitate quality assurance.
- Review of all quality related documentation.
- Support and participate in both internal and external audits.
- Allocate QA/QC personnel to various jobs on site.
- Carry out in-house training on quality for the various sections in the company.
- Carry out in-house calibration of measuring instruments.
QA/QC INSPECTIONS COORDINATOR (FOR TULLOW GHANA)
GLOBAL-SCS, GHANA/ SCOTLAND
07.2012 - 12.2015
- MANAGEMENT OF TULLOW GHANA QA QC OPERATIONS
- Oversee and manage all Tullow Ghana QA/QC requirements from worldwide. ensuring client receives “Assurance” of a quality product.
- Oversaw all Tullow Ghana QA/QC requirements from Takoradi Base, maintained compliance with standards and client expectations.
- Oversee all Global SCS Ghana QC operations and allocation of technical resources on projects / assignments..
- Managed daily operations of the coordination team, ensuring effective communication and task delegation.
- Support Tullow to develop QA/QC documents and procedures where necessary both locally and internationally.
- Mark Up or use other Global SCS Technical experts to mark up and approve Tullow Quality Plans, Inspection &Test Plans at vendors as applicable.
- Oversaw accurate entry of all assignments and documentation into GSCS Operations Systems Software (IGRIS), maintaining data integrity and facilitating project tracking.
- Random Quality checks of reports under internal audit continuous improvement regime.
- Reviewed all third-party personnel competence, reports, time sheets and invoices.
- Managed client and third-party non-conformance issues, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution tracking within the system.
CLERK OF WORKS (MECHANICAL)
TSF ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Inspected piping works, including newly installed tailing lines, pumps, and valves, on Green Tailings Storage Facility dam to uphold safety and operational standards.
- Supervised and monitored contractor work quality on site to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Led supervision of steel structures and electrification for housing project.
- Oversaw blasting and painting tasks to facilitate timely project completion.
QUALITY INSPECTOR
HARLEQUIN INTERNATIONAL (GH) LTD
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Conducted inspections of finished jobs, ensuring quality standards before shipment.
- Supported establishment of Quality Control Centre to enhance inspection processes.
- Developed and implemented processes to establish in-house calibration of measuring instruments.
- Worked with Ghanaian National Standards Board to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Assessed client jobs and presented reports for quotations by the responsible manager.
- Produced working drawings (CAD) for manufacturing, in the workshop.
CADET
VOLTA LAKE TRANSPORT COMPANY
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with marine engineers to install new starboard engine into MV Bupie Queen, improving vessel operational capability.
- Replaced worn bushes for propeller shaft, enhancing performance and ensuring smoother operation.
- Assisted crew during voyage to northern Ghana (Bupie) on Volta Lake as deck cadet, gaining hands-on experience in maritime operations.
COST TECHNICIAN
HARLEQUIN INTERNATIONAL (GH) LTD
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Assessed client job requirements, providing detailed quotations to ensure alignment with client needs.
- Collaborated with team to propose an optimized layout for workshop machinery, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Created detailed working drawings for machine shop production.
- Oversaw quality control for short blasting and painting operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
FIELD SUPERVISOR
TRAFFIC & ENVIRONMENT NETWORK
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Supervised field operations to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Coordinated logistics for on-site environmental assessments and traffic management.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Collected client information and samples for timely processing.
- Delivered manager-prepared reports directly to clients.
MAINTENANCE
GHACEM LIMITED, TEMA
Tema
09.2003 - 11.2005
- Serviced and maintained dust plant, belt conveyors, kukla feeders, clement grinding mill, screw conveyors, vibration screens, and flux pumps to ensure optimal operation and reliability.
- Coordinated furnace maintenance alongside facility leaders and maintenance teams.
- Performed equipment safety inspections, repairs and maintenance.
MACHINIST
AGRIDUST ENTERPRISE, TEMA
Tema
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Operated lathe and arc welding equipment to produce precision components for various applications.
- Machined components for diverse clients, including Tema shipyard, TOR, and VALCO, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards.
- Produced working drawings of various items and manufactured by self as the lathe turner.
- Designed and produced cutters and cutter holders for wood workshop, following installation of the company's wood designing machine to enhance production capabilities.
MACHINIST
BAY ENGINEERING SERVICES, TEMA
Tema
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Machined parts according to client specifications (TOR, VALCO, CPC, etc.) to meet quality and design standards.
- Created working drawings and independently manufactured various items to fulfill project requirements.
- Interpreted technical drawings to set up machining processes accurately.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
Education
Certificate of Proficiency - Mechanical QA/QC
Imech Institute
Hyderabad, India10-2025
Certificate of Proficiency - operation of overheard cranes and forklifts
Gibson Consute
Ghana01-2025
Certificate On NDT (ISO 9712:2013 ) - VT, MT, PT, UT, RTFI
TÜV Rheinland Bulgaria Ltd.
Sofia11-2023
Diploma - Advances in Welding and Joining Technologies
Alison (Indian Institute of Technology)
Guwahati03-2023
Diploma - Quality Management
Alison (India Institute of Technology)
Kharagpur03-2023
Certificate - ISO Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices
Alison (India Institute of Technology)
Kharagpur02-2023
Certificate - Calibration of Measuring Instruments
Mertron Engineering Technologies
South Africa09-2013
Certificate of Proficiency - Internal Audit
QMI
Scotland09-2013
Certificate - Basic Drilling Technology & Equipment
Aberdeen Drilling School
Scotland08-2012
Certificate of Proficiency - Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)
Weldotherm
Germany01-2012
BSc - Nautical Science
Regional Maritime University
Ghana01-2010
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Safety management
- Risk management
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Data analysis
Projects
- Subsea water injection jumper, J70, Tullow Ghana
- Various spool fabrications, end user Tullow Ghana
- Enyenra North project, MODEC Ghana, end user Tullow Ghana
- MF Separator Gas rerouting /piping spool, MODEC Ghana, end user Tullow Ghana
- Jubilee Southeast project Mudmats, Orsam, TFMC, end user Tullow Ghana
- Jubilee South Extension project (piping and structural) phases 1 to 3, Tullow Ghana
- Steel Bend Restrictors, Ghana OCTP Development project, for NOV, end user Tullow Ghana
- Hold back Anchors, Ghana OCTP Development project, for NOV, end user ENI
- Foundation, Suction Pile, Assy Weldment. F/Tullow GJFFD Production Manifolds 1 and 2, for FMC, end user Tullow Ghana
- Manifold, Production, Assy, 5.5KSI WP, 2 Slot, 1 Header, 6.625 Header Piping, F/Tullow GJFFD Production Manifold 1 and 2, for FMC, end user Tullow Ghana
- Steel Bend Restrictors, Ghana OCTP Development project, for West Atlantic, NOV, end user ENI
- Lots, Well Development project, for both greater jubilee and TEN, Tullow Ghana
- Green Tailings Storage Facility (GTSF), for AngloGold Ashanti
Training
- 2023, IMIST (International Minimum Industry Safety Training)
- 2010, TCC, Training on Quality Systems
- 2009, ISO 9001:2008 Differences
- 2008, Springboard, Making Every Day Count
- 2008, Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices in a Testing Laboratory
- 2004, K-Poly, Training workshop on Good Machining Practice for the Small-Scale Workshops
- 2003, UNIDO Training workshop on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs) for Micro-Small- and Medium Scale Food Manufacturing Companies in Ghana
References
- Nana Boateng, Construction Manager (tailings), AngloGold (Siguiri), +233-277754452 (WhatsApp), nboateng@anglogoldashanti.com
- Kingsley Kwateng, Workshop Manager, Harlequin International (Gh) Ltd, +233-277-829 292
Other Experience
- Welding inspection
- Coating/paint inspections
- Hydrostatic testing
- Certificate in Fire Fighting and Prevention and First Aid
- Basic boilers maintenance
- Installations of Solar systems
- Installation of Level sensors, indicators or gauges on tanks
Timeline
QUALITY SUPERINTENDENT
HARLEQUIN INTERNATIONAL (GH) and OIL and GAS LTD
01.2025 - Current
SENIOR QUALITY INSPECTOR
HARLEQUIN INTERNATIONAL (GH) and OIL and GAS LTD
01.2016 - 01.2025
QA/QC INSPECTIONS COORDINATOR (FOR TULLOW GHANA)
GLOBAL-SCS, GHANA/ SCOTLAND
07.2012 - 12.2015
CLERK OF WORKS (MECHANICAL)
TSF ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI
06.2011 - 07.2012
QUALITY INSPECTOR
HARLEQUIN INTERNATIONAL (GH) LTD
06.2009 - 06.2011
CADET
VOLTA LAKE TRANSPORT COMPANY
06.2007 - 07.2008
COST TECHNICIAN
HARLEQUIN INTERNATIONAL (GH) LTD
01.2006 - 01.2008
FIELD SUPERVISOR
TRAFFIC & ENVIRONMENT NETWORK
01.2005 - 01.2006
MAINTENANCE
GHACEM LIMITED, TEMA
09.2003 - 11.2005
MACHINIST
AGRIDUST ENTERPRISE, TEMA
01.2000 - 01.2001
MACHINIST
BAY ENGINEERING SERVICES, TEMA
01.1997 - 01.1999
Certificate of Proficiency - Mechanical QA/QC
Imech Institute
Certificate of Proficiency - operation of overheard cranes and forklifts
Gibson Consute
Certificate On NDT (ISO 9712:2013 ) - VT, MT, PT, UT, RTFI
TÜV Rheinland Bulgaria Ltd.
Diploma - Advances in Welding and Joining Technologies
Alison (Indian Institute of Technology)
Diploma - Quality Management
Alison (India Institute of Technology)
Certificate - ISO Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices
Alison (India Institute of Technology)
Certificate - Calibration of Measuring Instruments
Mertron Engineering Technologies
Certificate of Proficiency - Internal Audit
QMI
Certificate - Basic Drilling Technology & Equipment
Aberdeen Drilling School
Certificate of Proficiency - Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)
Weldotherm
BSc - Nautical Science
Regional Maritime University