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HSE Manager, Environmental Permitting, Regulatory Compliance, ISO

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
September 20, 2014

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Barbara Nalukowe

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL

Multi-skilled HSE certified professional with engineering background and

over 13 years' experience in multiple sectors including Exploration and

Production in the oil and gas industry. About 7 years' experience in HSE

advisory role including regulatory compliance in the Oil and Gas

operations. High achiever, strong analytical and problem solving skills

while meeting deadlines. Proven leadership, good communication skills, and

able to work in a team environment. Open to travel, adaptable to multi-

cultural environments with multi-lingual capabilities including English,

French, Swahili, Spanish, Lusoga, Luganda and others. Proficient computer

skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and other software.

OBJECTIVE

Accomplished HSE Advisor seeking to leverage extensive international

experience in oil & gas industry regulatory compliance & permitting in an

HSE position to meet company objectives & increase revenue. Extremely

motivated and eager to contribute to a company's HSE division at any level.

CORE COMPETENCIES

. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Quality Management Systems, ISO

Certification & Implementation e.g. ISO-14001, 18001 and 9001, HSE

Training and Emergency Response.

. Environmental Permitting, Compliance, Monitoring, Auditing and

Regulatory Interface.

EDUCATION

. Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Business (Best

student- GPA: 4.0/4.0)

-Schiller International University, Florida- USA, 2008.

Graduated summa cum laude.

. Master of Science, Environmental Sciences - Industrial Ecology

(Distinction)

-The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm-Sweden,

2007

. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Honours Upper-Second Class,

GPA: 3.98)

-Makerere University, Kampala-Uganda, 2001.

Certifications & Professional Development

. Oil and Gas Mini MBA certificate by CWC School for Energy in Texas,

USA (October, 2011)

. Certified HSE Professional NEBOSH, UK (September, 2011). Scored a

Distinction Grade

. Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 14001- IEMA Approved (May, 2011).

Scored a Distinction Grade.

. Certified in Leadership and Team Building by British Council (April

2011)

. Certified Internal Auditor for ISO-14001 & Cleaner Production

Consultant by UNEP/UCPC (2003)

. Certified Teacher & Assessor in the Life Long Sector - City & Guilds,

UK (September, 2013)

Professional Memberships and Associations

. Member - Society of Petroleum Engineers No.3556060 (2011 to-date)

. Member - Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment No.0026818

(2011 to-date)

. Registered Practitioner-National Environment Management Authority

(CC/EIA & EA/005/14)

. Co-ordinator - Engineers Without Borders - International (2004 to-

2011)

. Graduate Member - Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers,

(GMUIPE, 2001 to-date)

. Member - Uganda Association of environmental Impact Assessment (UAIA,

2011 to-date)

. Council Member - Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers - Public

Relations (2004/2005)

Awards

. Best employee in June 2011 and best team award in December 2013 while

in Tullow Oil Plc

. Best student and recipient of International Business Award for

outstanding academic achievement at Schiller International University.

Graduated summa cum laude GPA of 4.0/4.0 in 2008.

. National Honour Society member recognized for leadership and academic

excellence in 2008

. Scholarship for Master's Degree from the Swedish Institute/SIDA from

2005 to 2007.

. Best student project in Public Health Engineering 2000/2001, awarded

by the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HSE Advisor - Regulatory Compliance Tullow Oil Plc

Uganda, Africa

February 2010 to 2014

Tullow Oil Plc is a multinational oil and gas exploration company founded

in Tullow, Ireland with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

(www.tullowoil.com)

Responsibilities:

. Focal point for federal and local environmental and regulatory

permitting and compliance and promoted HSEQ awareness through

meetings, training and new employee Introduction Program.

. Prepared and submitted regulatory permits and reports to the regulator

and ensured that company permitting strategy aligned with the

regulatory requirements Facilitated incident investigations, root

cause analysis, advised on immediate corrections and corrective

actions and verified effectiveness of actions. Carried out risk

assessments and was a key member of the Emergency Response & Safety

Committee.

. Conducted regular HSEQ training and awareness sessions for staff and

contractors and coordinated all responses to the regulator.

. Participated in operational activities, relevant to HSEQ including

planning and design meetings, lessons-learned meetings, Supplier

evaluation meetings, Kick-off meetings, Debrief meetings, Customer

meetings, Inspections and Audits and Risk assessments.

. Was the administrator for the HSEQ Management & Reporting and Tracking

Systems, monitored compliance, suggested improvements and generated

new processes, procedures and work instructions which resulted in the

company becoming ISO-14001 certified.

. Had thorough knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation

and translated the requirements into processes that allowed for

complete compliance for the drilling personnel and contractors and

participated in preparing the drilling schedule.

. Facilitated HSEQ activities including meetings, inspections, and

presentations and participated in the planning, execution and

reporting of internal audits as an auditor and implemented waste

recycling improvements with a focus on recycling amplification and

cost savings.

Selected Achievements:

. Enabled company achieve full environmental compliance and was

recognized by the regulator

. Received timely permit approvals saving the company costs related to

delays.

. Recognized by the company as best employee in 2011 and best team of

the year in 2013.

. Achieved a zero major and minor non-conformance audit score for the

Environmental Management System, and the company obtained ISO-14001

certification

. Promoted from Officer to Environmental Advisor and recognized as best

employee in June 2011.

MBA Student Schiller International

University Florida, USA

September 2007 to December 2009

. Best graduating student and recipient of the International Business

Award for outstanding academic achievement at Schiller International

University who graduated as best student with GPA: 4.0/4.0 in

2008.National Honour Society member recognized for leadership and

academic excellence in 2008

. Concurrent employment (part-time) during MBA studies as Finance &

Credit Associate at Macys from October 2007-December 2008 in Florida,

USA.

. Graduated in December 2008 and then had an internship as Finance &

Merchandise Associate at Walt Disney World Resort from February 2009

to December 2009 in Orlando- Florida, USA.

Selected Achievements: Recognized for continued excellent customer

service and performance in resolving customer issues and keeping the

cash registers balanced.

Senior Environmental Engineer/ Auditor MBW Consulting Ltd.

Uganda, Africa

December 2004 to August 2007

MBW Consulting Ltd. is an Engineering Consultancy firm with expertise in

Planning, Design, Supervision and Management for engineering projects for

over 15 years including Oil and gas projects (www.mbw.co.ug).

Responsibilities:

. Conducted Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), developed

ESIS, Environmental Management Plans & Checklists for various projects

including roads and water projects.

. Assessed Petroleum Hydrocarbon contamination of soil and ground water

caused by underground and above ground fuel storage tanks.

. Conducted environmental audits, socio-economic surveys and peer review

workshops.

. Supervised contractors to ensure that environmental compliance was

achieved.

Selected Achievements:

. Strong and improved client relationships with MBW and the checklists

became part of the standard procedures of the ACID-VOCA/USAID funded

road projects.

. Achieved environmental awareness among staff and contractors resulting

in cost saving for the company because of the non-compliances avoided.

. Improved client relationships which resulted in increased business

revenue.

. Promotion to senior level in the company due to recognized outstanding

performance of the environmental campaign.

HSE Consultant: ISO-14001 Uganda Cleaner Production Centre

(UCPC) Uganda, Africa

December 2002 to November 2004

UCPC is a national independent Centre of excellence for promoting Resource

Efficient and Cleaner Production (CP) and all CP related matters in Uganda

(www.ucpc.co.ug). I was an HSE consultant attached to various industries

including the national regulator, fish processing and skin tannery.

Responsibilities:

. Actively managed HSE education, communication, implementation and

training for all employees and implemented the ISO-14001 programme and

CP techniques under the Eco-Benefits Programme

. Conducted internal compliance audits, monitored the implementation and

compliance as per the ISO clauses and HSE requirements,

. Diagnosed problems and recommended actions that improved efficiency,

reduced environmental impacts and resulted in ISO compliance and

improved Environmental, Health & Safety.

. Maintained electronic records of all required document logs and

followed up the Quality Objectives

. Assisted to integrate new certification systems for compliance and

enabled industries realize profits through increased efficiency and

better use of resources,

Selected Achievements:

. Successfully enabled the National Environment Management Authority

(NEMA) to implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) and

obtain ISO-14001 certification.

. Increased the annual revenue for the Fish Skin Tannery by $8000 US

dollars through implementation of CP Techniques.

. Certified as a Cleaner Production Consultant and Internal Auditor ISO-

14001.

Assistant Design Engineer MBW Consulting

Ltd. Uganda, Africa

October 2001 to November 2002

MBW Consulting Ltd. is an Engineering Consultancy firm with expertise in

Design, Supervision and Management for engineering projects for over 15

years including Oil and gas projects (www.mbw.co.ug).

Responsibilities:

. Conducted detailed water resources assessment, socio-economic and

topographic baseline surveys, and stakeholder involvement via

consensus building and training workshops.

. Supported drilling operations of all the wells and analysed their

sustainability to supply water.

. Participated in preliminary designs and feasibility reports of piped

borne water distribution systems and development of water sources.

. Conducted Economic Value for Money evaluations for various government

projects.

Selected Achievements:

. Developed a national database for the water needs of the country,

. Value for money projects were implemented resulting in reduced costs

of future projects.

Available for relocation and travel



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