Specialist Quality & Safety (HSSEQ)
Resume:
Alex Kasengo - IIRSM, AIOSH
HSSEQ Specialist
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-kasengo-7606861bb/ Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Global HSSE Expert Lightning Safety Protection Expert Aviation Safety Expert Health & Safety Coach Influencer International HSE Speaker Safety Leadership Safety Governance Safety Culture ESG Expert. As an EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety, Security) Director I lead the strategic development and implementation of policies to minimize workplace risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a safety culture. I manage audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness while providing technical guidance to management. Extensive experience working in the construction, mining, logistics, telecommunication, manufacturing, oil & gas industries. A strategic professional who helps organizations integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into their core business strategies to manage risks and create long-term value. SKILLS
Leadership Critical thinking Communication
Problem-solving Time Management Safety Audits
Teamwork Risk Assessment Process Safety
Adaptability Incident Investigation Occupational Health Conflict resolution Emergency Response Root Cause Analysis Empathy Regulatory Compliance Environmental Audits Attention to detail Hazard Analysis Security Management HOBBIES
Philanthropy Jogging
Sightseeing Photography
Swimming Travelling
Camping
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP&AWARDS
Full Member – International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), United Kingdom. Affiliate Member– Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Voted amongst “The World’s 11 Most Influential EHS Professionals on LinkedIn 2018. AFRISAFE Impact Award Recipient 2024.
Founding Member of Tanzania Occupational Health and Safety Association (TOHASA). Global Road Safety Leader, Holcim/Lafarge Cement.
Global Safety Champion, Barrick Gold Corporation
EDUCATION
Diploma in OHS - Chamber of Mines South Africa
Certificate - Mining Safety, Risk Management and Risk Culture, Utah State University, USA Advanced Technical Certificate, Lightning Safety in Mining, USA Certificate - Supervising Staff Safely – British Safety Council, UK Certificate - Taproot® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Certificate - Aviation and Rescue Firefighting, South Africa) Certificate -Working at height, HSE Solutions, South Africa Certificate - Life-Saving Rules, Shell
Certificate - Lead Auditor (ISO 45001 : 2018, 9001 : 2015, 14001:2015) WORK EXPERIENCE
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Maurel & Prom EHSS Director
September 2025 – present
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Reduction: Ensuring 100% compliance with local and national environmental and safety laws. Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational risks to prevent accidents. Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability: Implementing policies to minimize environmental impact, optimize resource efficiency (energy/water), and promote pollution prevention across operations. Safety Culture & Incident Management: Developing comprehensive safety programs, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and fostering a proactive culture that prioritizes worker health and safety. Strategic Leadership & Security: Advising senior leadership on EHSS strategy, managing emergency response plans, and integrating safety/security protocols (including protecting assets and people). Employee Training & Well-being: Designing and delivering educational programs to ensure employee familiarity with safety procedures and fostering a culture of well-being. Epiroc Regional SHEQ Manager -East & Central Africa December 2023 – January2025
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure 100% compliance with local health, safety, environmental, and security legislation and company standards.
Safety & Security Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain integrated SHEQ and security policies (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 45001). Incident Reduction & Prevention: Lead incident investigations (root cause analysis) and implement preventative actions to reduce injury and loss.
Operational Security: Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement protective security measures for personnel, assets, and infrastructure.
Performance Monitoring: Audit sites, analyze data, and report on KPI trends (e.g., LTIFR - Lost Time Injury Rate) to senior management Behavioral Safety Culture: Drive employee engagement and awareness through training and safety initiatives. Contractor Management: Ensure external contractors meet company safety and quality standards. Emergency Response: Develop and test regional emergency preparedness and response plans. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in safety, security, and quality processes Lafarge (Holcim) Country HSSE Manager
April 2018 – November 2023
On several occasions I was a Lead Auditor in many countries where Lafarge operated such as UAE, South Africa, France, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Morocco and many others
Country Senior Leadership Team member in the fore front ensuring that every person goes home safe and healthy every day. Management of employees and contractors, responsible for security management for all assets owned by the company on the country. Overseeing the Road Safety programs ensuring that no one is injured or killed on our roads during our day-to-day operations. Shell HSSE Advisor
July 2017 – April 2018
Responsible and managed all HSSE issues for Shell operations in Tanzania, provided competent and professional safety management support. Management of contractors including security, emergency response, journey management plan. Ensured that all employees and contractors are familiar and conversant with lifesaving rules. Tanzania LNG Plant Project (JV Shell, ExxonMobil, Statoil, Ophir and Pavilion Energy) HSSE Advisor October 2016 – July 2017
Coordinated, HSSE issues, managed contractors, security, worked closer with the community and other stakeholders such as the police, fire department, NEMC, responsible for Emergency Response, Journey conducted risk assessment during facility repair, Maintenance and Facilities Management in Lindi, at a remote site in Southern Tanzania Pan African Energy Tanzania (PAET) Environment, Health, Safety, Quality & Security Manager November 2015 – October 2016
Reported directly to the Managing Director and ensured the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policy is implemented consistently across organization. Preparing the IFC Annual Report and submitting it to Pan Africa Energy CEO for submission to IFC/World Bank Headquarters. Followed all the IFC – Health, Safety & Environment Guidelines to align with the standards. General EHS Guidelines focused mainly on environmental, health, and safety issues potentially applicable to oil and gas industry. Ensure full understanding and implementation of safe environmental working conditions for all contractors, employees in the office, Upstream and Downstream.
Helios Towers Quality, Environment, Health, Safety and Security Manager October 2014 – October 2015
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Reported direct to the Country CEO and functional reporting to the HSE Director in the UK. Responsible for overseeing HSSE issues for the company, managed over 10 contracted telecoms companies, both local and international with more than 1000 employees, operating more than 3000 telecom towers in the country. Ensured that the company assets across the country were secured by deploying the security companies and working closely with the government security agencies such as the police, community security and leadership
Bollore Africa Logistics Environment, Health, Safety, Quality and Security Manager February 2014 – October 2014
Implementation following a program of the QHSE Management System Bollore Africa Logistics. Management of the security and safety regulations of Dares Salaam Port Authority, depots and all areas where we operated. Carrying out periodic site audit and inspections. Following an annual plan validated by the Deputy Managing Director and the QHSE Corporate Manager and the Regional Manager. Following up an ISO and ISPS Certification program and insurance visit programs. Organizing the HSE Committees and Meetings. Participating in QHSE related aspects for all projects and tenders Worley HSSE Advisor
July 2013 – January 2014
Implemented HSSE procedures during the construction of the 331 mi (533 km) long Mtwara–Dar es Salaam Natural Gas Pipeline
(MDNGP), a pipeline that transports natural gas from Tanzania's natural gas fields in Mnazi Bay, Mtwara Region to Dar es Salaam. I was managing contractors both local and international. I created awareness to the community living alongside pipeline, conducted trainings, toolbox meetings to employees, contractors and subcontractors. I coordinated the implementation of the risk assessment and Permit to Work on all high-risk activities.
Barrick Gold Corporation Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment Manager July 2011 – June 2013
Worked 5,000,000 hours without and LTI, managed OHS in the mine and all exploration sites with over 1000 contractor employees. Overall responsible to the Management at site level for any advice on HSE. Provide HSE leadership and technical expertise to company and sub contactor’s personnel to continuously improve HSE. Conducting Health and safety Inspections, Audits to ensure compliance with Company’s HSEMS. Coordinating and attending HSE Meeting, Operational meeting, Top Management meeting and actively participating in decision making to improve safe working conditions / practices to achieve optimum safety standards. Preparation and implementation of project specific HSE plans to ensure safe working practices and adequate emergency response. Establish and monitor an emergency rescue/response plan and periodic drills / training in case of emergency preparation and updating overall staff’s HSE Matrix.
Barrick Gold Corporation Occupational Health and Safety Supervisor February 2008 – July 2011
Develop, implement and monitor Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Programs, and Procedures; To establish budget proposals for the operation of the Occupational Health and Safety office and specific training programs; To increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the organization. To investigate and report on all serious/critical personal injury accidents occurring staff, contractors and/or visitors to the appropriate senior official, and to assist in the investigation of all accidents/incidents that result in substantial damage to company vehicles and property; To investigate and report on complaints of hazardous working conditions to the management.
REFERENCE:
Evans Mabeya
Country Manager Epiroc Tanzania/Epiroc DRC, Ltd +255-***-***-***, +254-***-***-*** *****.******@******.*** Ahmed Mhada
Chief Executive Officer, Mbeya Cement Company Ltd (AMSONS Group), +255-***-***-*** *****.*****@***********.*** George Alando
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Manager, Dar es salaam Corridor Group DCG, +255-***-***-***, +255-**-***-**** *******@***********.***
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