Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Resume:
KAREN MADHARA
SENIOR SHEQ OFFICER
Greendale, Harare
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PROFILE
I am a reliable, vibrant, intelligent, trustworthy, meticulous and self-motivated young lady. I recognize the value of different backgrounds and points of views and how they enrich perspective and help in forging strong personal and business relationships.
KEY OBJECTIVE
To become a reputable and professional SHE practitioner in the industry
EDUCATION —
EXPERIENCE
Bindura University of Science Education
Bachelor of Safety Health and Environmental Management – 1st Class
Midlands State University
Masters in Safety Health and Environmental Management- Merit
Project Management Zimbabwe
Certificate in Project Management
Toxiconsol (Pvt) LTD
Certificate in SHEQ Management Systems Development and Implementation
Certificate in SHEQ management systems Internal Auditing
OSHEQ GLOBE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY
Certificate in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Certificate in Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
Certificate in Legal Liability
Shields
NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational, Health and Safety- Pass
Silveira High School
“A’’ Level
Business Studies B
Economics A
Geography B
“O’’ Level
10 Subjects
OTHER SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Internet Literacy
Class 4 Drivers License
HOBBIES
PUMA ENERGY ZIMBABWE
Techold Engineering (Senior SHEQ Officer)
(November 2024 to date)
Ensure implementation and compliance with PUMA HSE policies and plans.
Drafting project method statement and Issue Based Risk Assessment for solar installations.
Enforcing compliance with PUMA Energy Permit system.
Ensure appropriate toolbox talks are delivered to employees.
Attending meetings internally and externally advising on project specific and generic issues.
Assist in fostering a positive SHEQ culture within teams.
Promote a positive image of HSE with Puma Energy by frequent communication and keeping abreast of the client’s HSE requirements.
Prepare HSE monthly report.
ZIMPLATS SMELTER EXPANSION PROJECT
Techold Engineering (Senior SHEQ Officer)
(October 2023- November 2024)
Drafting method statements and Issue Based Risk Assessment (IBRA).
Conducting site inspections and submitting weekly reports to the client.
Participating in internal and external audits.
Conducting daily toolbox talk.
Leading in VFL and safety stand-downs.
Compiling SHEQ statistics and monthly reports.
Analysis of leading indicators.
Participating in incident investigation and reporting
TECHOLD ENGINEERING
Techold Engineering (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Officer) (November 2022 to October 2023)
Conducting daily safety talks.
Creating ISO related documents for certification.
Leading internal audits for the SHEQ management system.
Facilitating trainings for ISO standards.
PPE issuance and monitoring.
Conducting Baseline and Issue Based Risk Assessment for various projects.
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Conducting regular inspections both at the Head Office and at sites.
Plan and implement ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Investigating accidents and facilitating implementation of corrective measures.
ZIMPLATS NGEZI 3rd CONCENTRATOR PROJECT
Techold Engineering (May 2022 to November 2022)
Safety, Health, and Environment Officer
Developing, implementing, and improving the site safety, health and environmental managemental plan and procedures on the project.
Conducting workplace inspections.
Conducting VFLs with top management.
Conducting PTOs on different tasks.
Preparing HSE statistics, weekly and monthly reports.
Identifying OHS related training needs and facilitating training.
Participating in SHE internal and external audits
Ensuring compliance with Zimbabwean legislations.
Participating in formulation of method statements and HIRAs.
Issuing of PPE and follow up on compliance.
Facilitating incident investigations.
Facilitating employment medicals
Acting SHE Manager (August 2022)
Evaluating practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to SHEQ policies.
Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting operations.
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
LAFARGE CEMENT ZIMBABWE
Project Safety, Health, and Environment Officer (November 2021 to February)
Developing, implementing, and improving the site safety, health and environmental managemental plan and procedures on the project.
Conducting SHE inspections in the work area.
Ensuring waste is handled following environmental management regulations.
Presenting safety toolbox
Investigating of environmental and safety related incidents
Carrying out Issue based risk assessments for the project.
ZPC HWANGE POWERSTATION
Project SHEQ Officer [ December 2019 – Aug 2021]
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensuring that the plant maintains a safety record commensurate with the organization’s standards and policies.
Planning and implementing Environmental, Health and Safety inspections and audits.
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders on all SHE management issues.
Conducting trainings on ISO standards to employees and top management.
Accident/ incident investigation and reporting of all SHE related accidents
Capturing and analysis of BBS and presenting to managers
SHE toolbox talks and meeting presentations
Drafting all SHE related Weekly Highlights and mining data
General SHE surface and underground mine induction
Conducting HIRAs, IBRAs for all activities
MAC AND PAUL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
SHEQ OFFICER (Jan 2017- November 2019)
Duties and Responsibilities
Review contractors’ safety programs
Plan and implement ISO 9001, ISO 14001 OSHAS 18001
Conduct safety training for workers
Make onsite SHE inspections
Investigation of accident, incidents and near misses
Monitoring the site for compliance
Keeping records for incidents and safety concerns.
OTHER ROLES
MIMOSA MINING COMPANY
SHEQ Intern [ Jun 2015 – July 2016]
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Part Time Tutor [ Feb 2019 – Nov 2020]
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT
ISO Certification
Managed to ISO Certify Techold Engineering to the following standards
ISO 45001
ISO 9001
1SO 14001
Motivational Speaking
Researching
KEY SKILLS
Innovative
Eagle eyed
Problem Solver
Self-Management
Good Interpersonal Skills
Easily Adaptable to new environment
REFERENCES
Lafarge Cement
Mr. K. Tagara
Project Supervisor
Cell: +263-***-***-***
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Techold Engineering
Mr M.Gwenzi
SHEQ Manager
Cell: +263-***-***-***
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ZPC Hwange
Mr. W. Bhamusi
Senior SHEQ officer
Cell: +263-***-***-***
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