Safety Officer Civil Construction

NWACHUKWU ikechukwu Okenwa

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Location: Muscat, Oman

Contact: +968-********, +234-********

Email: ***************@*****.***, www.LinkedIn.com/in/Ikechukwu-nwachukwu.

Professional Summary

Accomplished HSE professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in the oil & gas, construction, and engineering sectors. Proficient in hazard identification, risk assessment, safety compliance, and emergency preparedness. Demonstrated success in formulating HSE systems, executing comprehensive audits, and delivering impactful training to ensure alignment with international standards (OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001). Certified in NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, BOSIET, and Advanced First Aid. Skilled in cultivating a safety-centric culture through exemplary leadership, collaborative teamwork, and proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Education:

University of Port Harcourt, Rivers

Duration: October 1997 - September 2002

Field of Study: Bachelor of Science in Physics.

Professional Experience

Position: QHSE and Continuous Improvement Lead

Smart Engineering Services, Sur, Oman Feb 2025 – Present.

- Instituted comprehensive safety systems and protocols for organizational operations, harmonizing with international best practices and standards.

- Conducted risk assessments, JSA/PTW reviews, and incident investigations.

- Led safety training programs and enforced compliance with HSE policies.

- Conducted a comprehensive safety audit, executed thorough inspections, and meticulously monitored the implementation of policies and objectives..

-Implemented comprehensive traffic management strategies, enhanced safety signage, and meticulously crafted equipment inspection protocols..

Position: HSE Coordinator,

PEC International LLC, Oman (Client: OQ),

Nov 2024 - Jan 2025,

Location: Sohar, Project: Recoiling of Ethane and Flexible Cracking Heater,

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for Monitor and implementation of day to day OHSE issues of the project and report to HSSE manager.

- Coordinate the implementation of HSSE plan arrange daily safety monitoring to ensure compliance and effectiveness

- Liaise and support PEC HSSE manager, OQ safety officers, HSSE lead to promote safety awareness in their control area.

- Collect, Record,Report,and Coordinate the investigation of all accidents, incidents, Near misses and Unsafe conditions and act

- Review completed risk assessments with PEC HSSE manager and monitor complementation in the job site.

- Maintain a register/records for all safety visits, safety inspections, toolbox talks, accidents, incidents and Near misses,

Rewards/ incentives, high-risk activities etc.. that happened during the project and publicize these statistics.

- Coordinate between PEC HSSE and OQ HSSE, providing HSSE statistics information,

Position: HSE Engineer, ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION LLC, Oman

June 2024 - February 2025

Responsibilities:

- Prepare a comprehensive job safety analysis for site operations and permit-to-work (PTW) procedures, ensuring that all tasks are executed in strict accordance with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and that adherence to PTW guidelines is upheld for the safety of operations, personnel, and overall work environment..

- Conduct hazard identification at the site and work environment to identify hazard document it and close it out to ensure safe work environment to prevent accidents.

- Conduct in-house training s and refresher course for staffs on health, safety and environment courses and induction of staffs and visitors.

-- Conduct comprehensive site inspections, encompassing statutory evaluations, general workplace assessments, and investigations pertaining to complaints, alongside thorough walk through inspections.

- Monitor contractors work and safety compliance to company HSE policies and procedures,

- Collaborate with site management to conduct emergency drills onsite.

- Enforce that safety standards are adhered to while executing operations or tasks.,

- Conduct daily toolbox discussions..

- Conduct thorough investigations into incidents and accidents to ascertain the underlying root causes, subsequently reporting findings to the appropriate authorities and formulating recommendations to avert future occurrences.

- Investigate incident,accident, Near-miss and dangerous occurrence and report with recommendations to prevent re-occurrence.

- Administer first aid treatment to an injured individual involved in an accident to staunch bleeding prior to transfer to a medical facility..

- Promote exemplary housekeeping and hygiene standards within the workplace.

Position: Safety Supervisor,

Project Masters Nigeria LTD, (Client: Total E and P NIG),

Feb 2020 - Feb 2022,

Location: OML 100 FSO Unity, Project, Replacement of Ladders and the Repair and Refurbishment of WBT P2, P4, and COT3 Tanks

Responsibilities:

- Prepare a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to apply for the permit.

- Conduct a comprehensive hazard identification and ensure the resolution of any non-compliance anomalies.

- Enforce adherence to safety standards and ensure that safe work procedures are meticulously followed, in alignment with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and protocols.

- Foster a culture of safe work best practices among the workforce and implement a reward system for employees demonstrating exemplary safety behavior.

- Inspect and audit permits and associated documentation on-site to ensure legal and policy compliance prior to the commencement of any operations or tasks, as well as during and after their execution.

- Conduct thorough safety audits of lifesaving equipment and tools present on-site.

- Investigate incidents, accidents, near-misses, and hazardous occurrences, providing reports with recommendations aimed at preventing recurrence.

- Serve as the holder of e-permit coordination.

- Conduct regular safety inductions and training sessions for workers on-site to refresh their knowledge and keep them abreast of the latest safety developments.

- Maintain safety record documentation and deliver presentations at weekly and monthly safety Key Performance Indicator (KPI) meetings.

- Document and record both safe and unsafe conditions reported by workers, submitting these findings to the HSE manager and ensuring appropriate follow-up for resolution.

- Monitor the activities of third-party contractors to guarantee compliance with the HSE management system.

- Inspect equipment for certification, ensure correct color coding, and evaluate electrical or power hand tools for any damages or faults.

Position: Safety Supervisor (SSO)

Project: Masters NIG (Client: MOBIL UNLIMITED NIG)

Duration: April 2017 - November 2019

Location: DSV VENNICE Diving Vessel

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with operational supervisors to devise comprehensive job hazard analyses for each vessel and diver operation.

- Conduct meticulous inspections to ascertain that all equipment and communication systems are functioning at peak efficiency.

- Validate that rescue apparatus is fully operational and readily accessible.

- Undertake systematic inspections, audits, and briefings.

- Induct and educate personnel on health, safety, and environmental protocols, including periodic refresher courses.

- Facilitate daily progress meetings and uphold meticulous documentation.

- Generate permits for all vessel operations and oversee their implementation while enforcing adherence to regulations.

- Execute daily toolbox discussions, as well as weekly and monthly health, safety, and environmental assemblies.

- Review and sanction diving plans.

- Assess and authenticate divers' certifications and documentation to ensure compliance with established standards.

- Cultivate coordination and collaboration within the team: engage with crew members and officers to enhance effective safety management.

Position: Safety Supervisor,

HILONG DRILLING, Client AGIP NIG LTD,

March 2015 - February 2017.

Location: Hilong 19, Delta State, Nigeria.

Responsibilities:

- Ensure that all safety procedures and protocols are meticulously adhered to by personnel in accordance with industry regulations and company policies.

- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential risks associated with specific tasks, and implement control measures for every operation.

- Facilitate safety training sessions for all personnel on the rig, including new hires, and conduct regular drills to refresh the knowledge of veteran employees.

- Perform routine safety inspections on equipment, machinery, and the overall rig to identify potential hazards and safety violations; this includes verifying the proper functioning of safety equipment, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits.

- Oversee and supervise the maintenance of safety equipment, including lifeboats, fire-fighting apparatus, personal protective gear, and gas detection systems.

- Develop and implement comprehensive emergency response plans for various scenarios, such as fires, spills, and medical emergencies.

- Organize regular safety meetings and briefings to keep rig personnel informed about safety issues, best practices, and the latest safety updates.

- Conduct safety audits to evaluate the overall safety performance on the rig and identify areas for enhancement.

- Ensure that all safety equipment is routinely tested, certified, and compliant with industry standards.

- Collaborate with other departments to assess and manage risks associated with drilling and production operations on the rig.

- Partner with the rig manager to conduct drills and supervise regular emergency exercises to ensure that the rig crew is proficient in responding effectively to critical situations.

- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implement measures to prevent pollution and safeguard the environment.

- Investigate accidents and incidents to ascertain their causes and develop recommendations to avert recurrence. .

Position: GTP NIG LTD, (Client AGIP NIG)

NOV 2011 - SEP 2014

Location: Kawli Delta State

Project: Construction of a 6KM 4” Gas Pipeline, ODI

Responsibilities:

- Conduct hazard identification and ensure close out of anomalies non compliance

- Conduct regular safety inspections on equipment, machinery and the overall site to identify potential hazards of safety violations, these include checks for proper functioning of safety equipment, fire extinguishers

- .Ensure that all safety equipment are regularly tested,certify and in compliance with industry standards

- Prepare JHA and apply for to be issues by client for the operation permit making sure that the work is carried out following layout procedure of the permit and JHA.

- Investigate accident incident to identify their cause and develop recommendations to prevent re-occurrence.

- Enticement of use of appropriate PPE for every task.

- Regular Safety awareness briefing on HSE developments.

SELECTED PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

- Hookup of the ODUDU 13 well at OML 100

- Hookup of the IBTWA C2 well at OML 58

- Development of the IDU FLOW station at the Obita gas facility

- Revitalization, redesign, and replacement of the KOBT pipeline

- Substitution of corroded ladders, pipes, and equipment at UBIT offshore for Mobil Unlimited Nigeria

- Sectional replacement of seawater drill pipes, VOTEX, and WBT pipe for the Pacific Bora vessel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

- Repair and replacement of ladders and pipes within the WBT P2, P4, and COT 3 tanks aboard the FSO UNITY at OML 100, Total Exploration and Production Nigeria

- Shutdown of the ODUDU 13 well.

Key Competencies

- Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

- Development and Compliance of HSE Systems

- Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

- Safety Training and Toolbox Discussions

- Coordination of Permit-to-Work (PTW) Processes

- Emergency Response Strategy Formulation

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

- Leadership and Collaborative Team Dynamics

Certifications

- NEBOSH International General Certificate

- IOSH Managing Safely

- BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)

- Confined Space Entry & SCBA/ELSA Certification

- Advanced First Aid & H2S Awareness

- E-PTW Holder Training

Interests

Literature, Football, and Ongoing Professional Development.

REFERENCE:

- Keneth Nwajesus Nwachukwu, +234********, Greenhook Inspection Prime Services Nig LTD.

- Ekenna Ikesinachi, +234-*********, Shilff Drilling NIG.

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