Benjamin M. Oyeka

**** ****** **. ***. * #*** Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-***-**** acgc7p@r.postjobfree.com

Targeting?Health,Safety,Environmental?Career?Position?

Over?eight years?of?diverse?and?challenging?safety?and leadership?experience.?

Proven?ability?to?complete?diversified?tasks?under?pressure?with?flexibility?and effectiveness?

Strong organizational?skills?and?the?dedication?to?prioritize?multiple?tasks?

The?ability?to?make?fast,informed?decisions?while?considering?time ?restraints

Excellent?communication?skills?and?the?ability?to?unite?teams?that?excel?towards?common?goals?

Professional Experience

Health Safety Environmental Representative 11/2011-Current

National Oilwell Varco: Downhole Tools Bakersfield, CA

Continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge and preparedness across the Western Region

to create a culture that prioritizes effective HSE and balances overall associated costs

Provide advice and guidance of resources, activities, and written reports to the Senior Management Team to

support HSE programs.

Review internal HSE policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate; Conduct Job Hazard

Analysis (JHA) and risk assessments. Change existing, and/or develop new policy recommendations from

assessments

Serve as an Auditor during HSE internal audits at various NOV locations. Successfully increased the Bakersfield

HSE internal audit percentage from 64% to 94% in a one-year time frame

Serve as the HSE expert when called upon to address regulatory agency compliance issues, third party safety,

liability consultants, and subcontractor representatives

Increase facility safety awareness, identify workplace hazards, unsafe working conditions, and ensure

appropriate action is taken through the use of the NOV Q-Focus process and application

Develop project team for all Accident Investigations (Recordable Incidents, Near Misses and First Aid). Ensure

proper records are completed and submitted. Complete Root Cause Analysis. Assist in implementation of

corrective action plans. Ensure HSE Principles are communicated throughout the company and incorporate them

into the HSE Policies.

Develop, supervise, and coordinate training programs and safety meetings, which will increase proficiency in

safe practices and promote HSE consciousness. (PPE, HAZCOM, Hot Work, Hearing, EAP, LO/TO, BBP,

Respiratory).

Stay abreast of current and emerging technical and professional aspects of this position. Knowledge and

application of SARA Title III regulations and SWPP Plans.

Address specific reporting and record keeping requirements of OSHA, EPA, etc., as well as other pertinent

safety/regulatory compliance matters to ensure project sites are in compliance

Oversights of District HSE incentive programs and periodically reviews and implement adjustments to the

program for maximum effectiveness. Perform administration of workers compensation, hearing conservation,

facility inspections, MSDS database (3E) and all related safety programs.

Safety?Captain 9/2007-6/2011

Golden State Drilling Bakersfield, CA

Maintained and supervised the safety of drilling crewmembers.

Completed accurate reports (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point) and ensured that equipment

operated safely and effectively.

Conducted safety meetings and compliance reviews; Administered and maintained compliance programs for

hearing conservation, respiratory, hazard communication, and EAP.

Identified, corrected and prevented health, safety, and environmental hazards; Participated in incident

investigations and maintained HSE logs;

Developed risk assessments and promoted preventative training plans.

Professional Development

OSHA 30 Hour Training

Certifications/ Training

Forklift Training for Operations:

Forklift principles, operations, and inspection; and man-lift principles/inspection

CPR Certification/ AED Certification/ BBP

CPR and First Aid for Adults

Rig Drive 101 Trainer

Overhead Crane Trainer

Overhead crane principles, operations, and inspection.

Education

Columbia Southern University

Bachelors of Science: Occupational Safety & Health

July 2014

Bakersfield Community College, Bakersfield, CA

General Education

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