Hse Officer

JOHNSON, UGOCHUKWU CHRISTIAN

**********@*****.*** +234**********; +234********** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ugochukwu-johnson-80692088

* **** *****, ******* ****, Portharcourt, Rivers State Nigeria

HSE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

HSE STEWARDSHIP OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT HSE-MS AUDITTING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SAFETY INVESTIGATION /CAUSE ANALYSIS RISK & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Talent Summary:

Versatile, result-driven Occupational Health & Safety specialist. Proven problem-solving and excellent communication skills, a technical and detail-oriented HSE Management Professional with 10+ years of professional experience in Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas, and Maritime operations with expertise in Occupational Health & Safety Management, Loss Prevention Stewardship, HSE Management Systems, Safety Investigation, HSEMS Auditing, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management. A dedicated professional with track record in planning, implementation and delivery of successful HSE programmes in Projects, Mitigating safety, health and environmental risks.

Core Competencies and skills

Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001) / Quality Management

HSE Policies, Procedures and Standards (local / international)

Health, Safety & Environmental Programmes

Incident Investigation & Reporting

HSE Inspection & Auditing

Hazard Identification & Communication

Risk Management/Mitigation

Data Gathering/ Analysis, Interpretation / Documentation

Safety Leadership

Communications (Fluent in English reading, writing, speaking & listening)

Training Delivery

Mentoring & Coaching

Cost Reduction & Budgeting

Accountability & Negotiation

Innovative Thinking

Result Oriented & Team Work

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power point)

Project Management

Key Achievements

Managed HSE aspects of Piling & Dredging of Access & Slot for the Lease Automatic Custody Transfer Unit (LACT Unit) and Salvaging of Disused 24’’Nembe Creek Trunk Line (NCTL) projects worth of over $2.5 million and recorded over 50,000 Man-hour with zero LTI.

Championed Construction Safety Improvement Programme / trainings across Engineering & Construction related worksites by adopting & implementing Loss Prevention System leading to significant reduction of High Potential incidents and managed construction safety gaps through influencing management visibility and stewardship approach. Evidenced by a Celebration of over 500,000+ Man-Hour with zero LTI.

Led investigation of several work site incidents, and successfully identified the root causes and provided suitable corrective action plans that prevented recurrences.

Successfully directed a team of 10 safety support staff with influence on the project site, and trained over 400 Workers (contract) on behavioural-based safety on site, as well as liaised and managed relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.

Managed and participated in several HSE Inspection & Audits as contractor HSE representative on Projects: Pre-Start-up Safety Review, Engineering & Construction, Marine operations as part of providing HSE assurance.

Drove and sustained focus on Goal Zero ‘You See You Act’ for NPDC / ND Western in Delta State area for the period 2014-2015. ‘You See You Act’ focus areas include Incident Reporting & Corrections, Contractor HSE Management & Site Specific HSE Compliance. Evidenced by ‘HSE Man of the Month September’ 2015

Professional Experience

HAFALIX PROJECTS SERVICES LIMITED – Port-Harcourt, Nigeria June 2020- Present

HSE Lead, (Piling & Dredging of Access & Slot for the lease Automatic Custody Transfer Unit- LACT UNIT Project)

Provide guidance and expert advice to management / project team regarding health, safety and environment issues (such as technical, systems, or process-related), and recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.

Key team Leader responsible for regular inspection or evaluation / audits of work site environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations within Maritime & Piling / Dredging operational area.

Lead investigations of worksite incidents, preparing reports and providing technical expertise, ensuring suitable corrective action plans are provided to avoid recurrence.

Coordinate pre-mob inspection of equipment with our client and ensuring the recommendation actions from the reports are timely closed out.

Ensures timely development / updates and implementation of new HSE documents- policy, plan, method statement, Job safety analysis, in accordance with local, international and company’s procedures.

Track project daily, weekly, monthly HSE performance reports and monthly hazard (Unsafe Acts / Unsafe Conditions) trending analysis reports, and sharing the learning points during Monthly HSE meetings.

Conducts safety awareness programs on site such as Safety Stand-Down, safety incentive programs and etc. with the intension to prevent accidents and injuries

Directed teams of piling / dredging crews and trained all the employees onboard, including health and safety training / orientation programs, demonstrated the use of safety equipment, and provided materials for these presentations.

Developed and updated / maintained emergency response plans or procedures, and participated in the drill / exercise.

Managed all aspects of site occupational, health and safety related issues, ensuring adequate and timely closeout with the responsible stakeholders, including maintaining both internal and external relationships.

Initiated and drive Hazard Awareness programs- hazard hunt and management walkthrough to boost employee and management commitment to hazard identification & control stewardship.

MERCURY ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED– Port-Harcourt, Nigeria March 2015 – March 2020

HSE Coordinator, (ExxonMobil- QIT-Master Plan Dormitory Buildings & utilities Project)

Developed site specific HSE document including HSE plan, procedures, policies, track and update document periodically, and ensure its implementation on site.

Provided Engineering, Construction & Project teams with advice, guidance and hands-on-support on HSE matters, safe work execution, compliance and effective implementation of the HSE MS to ensure work is done safely.

Key team facilitator /Trainer responsible for training / inducting employees and subcontractors on site in all aspects of Loss Prevention System (LPS) program including mentorship and coaching of workers to prevent work related incidents and injuries to new hires, temporary workers and subcontractors.

Simultaneously managed company’s and subcontractor’s operation activities by providing risk assessments (such as JSA, RAM), reviewing, providing input and assisting the team to implement and evaluate corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Participated in development of / review of JSAs, PTW and other risk management documents to assess and control hazards associated with day-to-day operations and activities.

Ensured effective HSE communication, sharing learning and organised regular HSE meetings within the work site, including contractors, to foster a culture of attention to health, safety and environment.

Supervised and participated in the daily pre-shift meeting, weekly, monthly meetings, toolbox talk and any other specific HSE meetings with company and contractors, promoting management commitment & leadership to HSE.

Organised periodic inspections on the work areas with the integrated project management team and HSE representative and presented reports to HSE Manager / management and ensured its findings are timely closed out.

Initiated monthly PPE Assessment program to encourage workers responsibility to use of PPE and maintenance culture within the work site.

Managed the delivery of company’s OH&SMS and its performance, including policy decisions, strategic direction, communication of all appropriate information, legislative requirements and continual monitoring compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001-QMS, ISO 14001- EMS, and ISO 45001- OHSMS), to create a healthy & safe work site.

Collated, analysed, reported and documented daily, weekly and monthly site HSE performance / site assessments report of high-risk activities including lifting operations, working at heights, confined space entry, excavation, welding, etc.

Oversaw regular internal / external audits and workplace inspections to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environment standards and codes of practices.

Led the incident investigation team, reviewed the root causes and immediate causes, and provided solution required, through effective use of Factor, Root Cause, & Solution (FRCS) tool.

Planned and carried out Emergency drills to ascertain Workers / Equipment readiness to emergency situations, and ensure all recommendations are timely closed out for continuous improvement.

Maintained and established waste management programs on site in accordance with the company’s policy, regulatory standards and foster a culture of healthy and safe environment.

Launched Safety observation and Intervention programs- ‘Hazard Hunts’ & ‘You See You Act’ which encouraged workers participation in Hazard identification, awareness and achieved the company’s goal of ‘Nobody Gets Hurt’.

CHILTEKNIQUES SERVICES LIMITED- Port-Harcourt, Nigeria January 2014 – February 2015

HSE / OHS Supervisor, (Deep Well Anode - Cathodic protection System installation at OML 34 Asset)

Oversaw all aspects of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental issues in relation to pipeline installation and cathodic protection system to ensure safe and successful project execution.

Assessed, Analyzed and Implemented HSE standards, procedures, policies and best practices to ensure safe operations in the work site.

Developed and enforce Occupational health and safety policies (such as incident reporting process, etc.) to eliminate hazardous activities and promote occupational health and safety (OHS) awareness.

Directed incident investigation procedures, kept records of safety-related incidents, proposed corrective actions and share learnings to the staff.

Reviewed and developed work method statement, JSA, HSE plans, emergency response plan and other HSE document.

Organized and conducted OHS trainings, safety induction training, toolbox talks and HSE meetings on site to create safety awareness and close-out any gap observed.

Planned and ensured emergency response drills are carried out and tested on a regular basis.

Provided management / project team with advice and support on HSE matters, compliance requirements, monitoring guidelines and standards to minimize safety risks.

Collaborated with managers / supervisors to monitor HSE compliance and identify safety issues, and intervened in unsafe activities or operations.

TOTAL E&P NIGERIA LIMITED – Port Harcourt, Nigeria February 2013 – July 2013

Offshore HSE Supervisor, (OML 100 ODUDU - ODP-Painting Campaign Projects)

Assisted and advised the Company Representative / RSES (Responsible for Safety and Environment on Site) on HSE matters as per contractors’ compliance to the project HSE plan and approved procedures

Monitored / evaluated and reported the HSE performance, and led in the implementation of the approved contractor / sub-contractor project HSE plan, procedures and other documents.

Organized and participated in Job Risk assessment (JRAs) with contractors, and ensured implementation of identified measures before each potentially dangerous activity.

Oversaw regular safety-compliance inspections and audits of contractors to ensure implementation of safe working procedures and best practices with adequate emphasis on the TOTAL 12 Golden Rules.

Stopped any unsafe operation / situation, provided corrective actions and timely reported to Site Management.

Led in the investigation of incidents to determine their underlying causes, and provided corrective actions.

Ensured proper Environmental Management practices and correct waste management system is in place as stipulated.

Collaborated with training team to provide suitable and task related Training courses / HSE campaigns / Induction, to promote HSE awareness and practices to all crew members on board.

Coordinated and participated in the site emergency preparedness and follow-up the improvement measures undertaken after the regular drill/ exercise.

Delivered superior daily site surveillance of all the work area onboard the platform, carried out audit on validated PTW in use at the work location for compliance with company rules and international and local safety regulations.

Directed a team of work crew and participated in daily / shift tool box meetings, monthly / weekly HSE meetings and any required specific HSE meetings.

EAST KONSULT LIMITED – Port Harcourt, Nigeria January 2011 – January 2013

HSE Officer, (Engineering, Construction & Procurement - Projects)

Provided employees and project team with advice and instruction on safety matters.

Administered and assisted with implementation of company (and client’s) safety policies, standards and procedures

Conducted site inspections and internal audits, and timely closed out third-party audit recommendations.

Developed, implemented and monitored compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Work Safe procedures, Risk Assessments (Operational Risk management) Standards as required.

Monitored and maintained adequate safety equipment, i.e., PPE, safety belts & harnesses, fire extinguishers, etc. to ensure they are in good condition.

Ensured adequate compliance of HSE standards and procedures during critical operations such as lifting, welding, confine space entry, scaffolding / work at height, electrical installations, etc.

Led and participated in incident investigations, and followed up corresponding corrective actions until closure.

WISS ENGINEERING LIMITED – Port Harcourt, Nigeria September 2008 – November 2010

Assistant Project Manager, (Electro-mechanical works-TOTAL E&P Nig., Village -Office & Housing Ext. I & II Project)

Oversaw some phases / deliverables of the project, such as Plumbing, Electrical and A/C installation phase, identified any issues, and ensured they are resolved promptly.

Monitored project performance, updated and reported on the scheduled progress, budget & spending to the Project Manager to ensure gaps are promptly closed.

Ensured adequate communication / follow-up are maintained with the stakeholders regarding project needs and goals.

Education

Bachelor of Technology: Industrial Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

Professional Affiliations

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

NEBOSH - International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

ISPON-Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria-HSE Competence Development Training Certificates (Level 2 & 3).

Confined Space Entry and Rescue - including Regulations; Risk Assessment, Hazard Identification & Control; Safe Systems of Work and Permit -To -Work; Atmospheric monitoring, Inspection and Use of SCBA; Inspections and Applications of Rescue Tripod, Winches & Fall Arrest Equipment; Rescue Entry, Casualty Removal and Post Rescue Considerations; First Aid & CPR.

ExxonMobil training certifications - Loss Prevention System Trainings (Factor Root Cause and Solution- FRCS, Standard/ Supervisors/ Managers), Loss Prevention System Train-The-Trainer courses (TTT) certificate; Care Management; Scaffolding Awareness; Permit to Work Recipient Training; Dropped Objects Prevention Awareness; Work At Height Awareness; Hazard Communication (HAZCOM); Field Ergonomics; Confine space entry and rescue awareness; Basic Fire Fighting; Manual Handling Evaluation & Assessment; Environmental awareness; Slip, Trips & Falls awareness; Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM); Job Safety Analysis; Incident Investigation and Reporting; Management of Change (MOC)

Emergency Response International - Heart First Aid CPR AED Course.

Offshore Safety Training Centre (OSTC) - Helicopter Underwater Escape Technique (HUET); Survival At Sea (SAS) Course.

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