Safety State University

Charles Usiaphre

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Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

A top performing, highly educated and internationally experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist with extensive work encompassing occupational Health & Safety in onshore and offshore construction operations within the oil and gas industry. An expert in pre-mobilization and site audits, and highly skilled in providing training and orientation for newly employed personnel. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve zero-incident operations. A skilled presenter with academic classroom experience in environmental and earth sciences.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Environmental Safety HSE Compliance Safety Management Training

Team Management Subcontractor Management Inspections & Audits Consultation Leadership

Presentations Classroom Instruction

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Occupational Health & Safety (in progress)

Columbia Southern University, Alabama

Graduate certificate Occupational Health & Safety 2015-2916

Columbia Southern University, Alabama

Master of Arts, Environmental Science 2009-2011

Montclair State University, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science, Geology 1995-1999

Delta State University, Nigeria

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

ANDOVER SUBACUTE AND REHAB CENTER NJ

Facility Safety Coordinator May,2013 – July 2016

tDelivering of Health &Safety Training and in service to over 250 employees every month

tConducting Facility Health and Safety inspections and audits.

tPromotion and delivery of the Health and Safety Management system.

tEnsuring appropriate communication to maintain staff awareness on Health &Safety and reinforcing a positive culture, through lesson learnt, weekly staff safety bulletin

tCoordinate drills and help to respond to emergencies, developing and implementing a safe work environment,

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CONSERVATION

Adjunct Educator 2011-2012

tCoordinates the Conservation Field Days, for students, parents and teachers

tDevelops displays and information/education materials for presentations and workshops;

tImplementation of assigned new programs developed for student field trips and research students.

tOrganizing and maintaining library resources and educational materials;

tCoordinates information/education programs related to natural resource conservation and other public outreach programs as assigned;

tPerforms other education and conservation duties as assigned. Director of program

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY 2009 – 2011

Graduate/Teaching Assistant

tCreated and prepared detailed curriculum and organized materials for weekly “Earth & the Environment” laboratory sessions.

tEnabled and enhanced students’ understanding of scientific issues including surface and ground water movement, stream hydrology, earthquake epicenter prediction, uses of topographical maps, physical geology, and Earth history and changes.

tAssisted in teaching the course “Introduction to Hydrology,” and provided key assistance to lead Professor regarding the instruction of groundwater modeling and applied groundwater modeling.

CHEVRON NIGERIA LTD, Warri, Nigeria 2006 – 2009

Senior HES Specialist

tRepresented company and served as main point of contact regarding all subcontractor safety issues, maintaining regular contact with subcontracted employees in the field.

tPerformed multiple site visits to monitor facilities and operations in collaboration with field personnel, ensuring a safe work environment.

tManaged all HSE functions, including the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures to ensure and maintain a positive and proactive safety culture, and conducted regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company requirements.

tThoroughly reviewed work procedures prior to implementation, and advised management on issues that could compromise safety.

tIdentified and analyzed potential hazards associated with operations and recommended detailed precautionary measures and controls.

tProvided leadership and education on zero-incident behavioral based safety culture and assumed full personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all facilities, activities, and operations.

tCreated and maintained accurate, up-to-date, and easy to understand safety training materials for all subcontractors, and conducted regular safety meetings

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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CHEVRON NIGERIA LTD, Escravos Terminal, Nigeria 2002 – 2006

Onshore Safety Specialist

tServed as advisor and provided expert assistance to personnel regarding the application of company safe work practices.

tPromoted and coached staff in STOP observation and monitoring, and assisted supervisor with planning, development and coordination of monthly HSE meetings.

tCoordinated and administered in-house training programs and worksite audits.

tActively participated in multiple company plans to improve safety of operations, including safety meetings, emergency drills, and safety plan development and implementation.

tOversaw contractor’s equipment pre-mobilization to respective company work locations.

CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Certified Safety Manager Trainer (CSM)

Member, American Society of Safety Engineers

Member, Geological Society of America

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