Safety Officer Fire
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CURRICULUM VITAE
WIDRECK MUKUCHA
BIOGRAPHY
NAME: WIDRECK MUKUCHA
ADDRESS: KWEKWE, ZIMBABWE
PHONE NUMBER: +263-*********/717628192
E-mail: ********@*****.***
LANGUAGES: Shona, Ndebele and English
PROFESSION: Safety, Health & Environment practitioner Fire Officer/Emergency Medical Technician
CARREER SYNOPSIS
A dynamic result-driven Safety, Health and Environment professional with more than twenty years working experience in various sectors of the economy capable of holding any position in tandem with acquired professional qualifications and experience. A member of the Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe. DESIGNATION CHRONOLOGY
February 2021 - To Date: SHE Officer - Trade Kings Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd.
August 2020 - January 2021: Chief Fire Officer – Green Fuel (Pvt) Ltd.
December 2019 - May 2020: Fire Safety Administrator - Portable Hire (Pvt) Ltd.
November 2016 - December 2018: Project SHE Officer - Trade Kings Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd.
October 2011 - October 2015: Group SHE Officer - Grain Marketing Board of Zimbabwe.
June 2003 - October 2011: SHE Advisor - Sable Chemical Industries Limited.
May 1998 - June 2003: Firefighter cum Leading Firefighter - Kwekwe Fire Brigade. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Headed Green Fuel Fire department overseeing operations at Chisumbanje and Middle Sabi sugarcane estates.
Founded PJM Fire Service department at Portable Hire (Pvt) Ltd in Chisipite, Harare.
Successfully marketed PJM Fire Service in and around Harare.
Managed a zero-harm record over two years of heavy construction work at the Trade Kings Zimbabwe detergent factory construction site.
Played a significant role to reduce annual Injury Frequency Rate (IFR) from around 10 to about 2 during my four-year stint at the helm of Grain Marketing Board SHE management.
Built a sound SHE culture from a very low risk perception level to at least medium to high perception level after implementing vigorous SHE interventions within the Grain Marketing Board business units.
Overturned an occupational fatality record of two in the previous year (2010) through OTTO approach (zero tolerance target zero) to zero as soon as I joined the Grain Marketing Board, and none was recorded in the preceding three years of my stay.
Rendered top of the drawer first aid and evacuation of nine out of ten employees who suffered serious chemical burns following a fatal Electrolysis plant explosion in February 2009 at Sable Chemical Industries Limited fertilizer factory outside Kwekwe.
Trained on OHSAS 18001 project development process up to certification stage in 2007 at Sable Chemical Industries Limited.
Rescued several people, properties, and local environment from destruction mainly by fire during my initial five-year stint with Kwekwe Fire Brigade as a professional firefighter.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1.Trade Kings Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd, HARARE www.tkzim.com SHE Officer: February 2021 to Date
2.Green Fuel (Pvt) Ltd, CHISUMBANJE
Chief Fire Officer: August 2020 to January 2021
o Superintended over all day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the fire department.
3.Portable Hire (Pvt) Limited, HARARE www.securityshopzim.com Fire Safety Administrator: December 2019 to May 2020 o Trained response teams through regular drills on firefighting and incident management.
o Carried out fire surveys and or assessments and recommended installation of firefighting equipment according to fire risk profiles. o Administration of fire equipment services, procurement of fire supplies and installation of new fire equipment.
o Supervision of fire service technicians.
o Conducted fire safety training internally to emergency responders and external companies.
o Ensured sound and regular servicing of emergency fire trucks equipment to maintain 100% availability of the equipment all the time.
o Advised on the procurement and marketing of fire safety equipment. 4.Trade Kings Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd, HARARE www.tkzim.com SHE Officer: November 2017 to December 2018
o Advised management and employees on Safety, Health and Environment matters at the Trade Kings detergent plant site.
o Influenced total incorporation of SHE as an integral part of the management system. o Built a sound SHE culture for the company through vigorous SHE training and awareness programmes.
o Initiated hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) and made it a prerequisite for routine and non-routine tasks to be carried out. o Conducted fire safety training to the entire workforce. o Adjudicated the procurement process for SHE equipment and services guided mainly by quality, pricing, and delivery time.
o Investigated SHE incidents or complains and followed up on the implementation of recommended remedial action plans.
o Liaised with relevant government bodies and regulatory agencies on behalf of the company i.e., NSSA, EMA, City of Harare etc.
o Worked towards the attainment of a zero-harm record at the plant. 5.Grain Marketing Board of Zimbabwe, HARARE www.gmbdura.co.zw Group SHE Officer: October 2011 to October 2015
o Advised management and employees on Safety, Health and Environment matters in the organization.
o Influenced total incorporation of SHE as an integral part of the management system. o Created the organization’s SHE manual, SHE generic work procedures and or work instructions for use in all GMB business units.
o Trained employees at all levels on fire safety, egress procedures and HIV/AIDS awareness.
o Facilitated employee training in First Aid and other SHE-related training programmes e.g., manual lifting and handling, defensive driving course etc. o Advised on the procurement of SHE equipment and services for the organization. o Investigated SHE incidents or complains and followed up on the implementation of recommended remedial action plans within agreed timeframes. o Organized World Aids Day commemorations annually with support from the National Aids Council (NAC).
o Prepared annual SHE trainings and PPE/C budgets for all GMB departments and business units.
o Liaised with relevant government bodies and regulatory agencies on behalf of the parastatal.
6.Sable Chemical Industries Limited, KWEKWE www.sablechemicals.co.zw SHE Advisor: June 2003 to October 2011
o Inducted new employees, contractors, and visitors on the company’s SHE management system.
o Carried out SHE inspections, audits, and surveys. o Participated in hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA). o Investigated SHE incidents and complaints and followed up on the implementation of recommended remedial action plans.
o Serviced SHE equipment to maintain 100% availability of such equipment all the time.
o Participated during annual budget preparation for the SHE department. o Trained employees on the site’s egress plan with a view to saving life, property, and the environment.
o Provided SHE technical support to line to enhance productivity. 7.Kwekwe Fire Brigade, KWEKWE
Leading Firefighter: May 1998 to June 2003
o Trained firefighters at the fire station, schools, colleges and companies on fire prevention and control measures.
o Serviced portable fire extinguishers from the local communities and companies. o Rendered basic life support and evacuations to accident casualties prior handover to hospital staff for further management.
o Rendered humanitarian services as assigned by the local authority i.e., public addressing and awareness.
o Carried out special services e.g., animal rescue and attending to lock-ins/lockouts etc. PROJECTS
1.Trade Kings Zimbabwe Detergent plant, HARARE www.tkzim.com Project SHE Officer: November 2016 to November 2017 o Superintended over all SHE matters throughout the construction phase up to commissioning stage of the powder processing and paste processing sections of the detergent plant.
2.Country Feeds stock feed plant (a subsidiary of GMB), NORTON Internal SHE Consultant: October 2011 to July 2015 o Recommended an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in retrospect after it was omitted at the initial planning stage of the project. o Addressed non-conformities at the plant to do with fire safety, housekeeping, safety signage and color coding among other SHE issues.
o Advised on all SHE matters during the construction phase up to commissioning stage of the stock feed plant.
3.Sable Chemical Industries Ltd, KWEKWE
Project Team member: OHSAS 18001, January 2007 to December 2007 o Trained on OHSAS 18001 Internal Audit
o Carried out pre-audit training to all employee levels prior to certification. EDUCATION
Zimbabwe Institute of Management, HARARE 2012 - 2013 Diploma in Environmental Health and Safety Management National Social Security Authority, HARARE 2004 - 2005 SHATCOR 1 & 11
Safety & Health Train-the-Trainer certificate
Zimbabwe Fire Services Board Examination, HARARE 2000 Leading Firefighter certificate
Kwekwe Fire Brigade, KWEKWE 1998
Professional firefighting certificate
Medical Air Rescue Services (MARS), HARARE 2004
Paramedic & Trauma management training (AT)
Nebuer Management Systems (Pvt) Ltd, HARARE 2007
OHSAS 18001 System development & Internal Audit
University of Cambridge General Certificate of Education 1993 Ordinary level
REFEREES
1. Mr. Rory Harley
Process Engineer
Mobile: +263-*********
2. Mrs. C. Njaya
HSSE Manager - Vivo Energy
Mobile: +263-*********
E-mail: **********@*****.***
3. Mr. G. Ruzibe
Human Resources Officer – Grain Marketing Board
Mobile: +263-*********
E-mail: *******@*******.**.**
4. Mr. L. Mukaro
SHEQ Consultant
Mobile: +263*********
E-mail: *************@*****.***
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