Zebulon N. Ngala
Pearland, TX 77584
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OBJECTIVE
Environmental, Health, and Safety Operations where extensive strengths in leading, motivating and administering will improve an organization’s productivity through the implementation of employee safety programs, safe work processes, collaborative teamwork and regulatory compliance.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
• Environmental, Health and Safety
• Management of Change
• Personnel Recruitment and Management
• Training Development and Delivery
• Strong Communication Skills
• Root Cause Analysis( Incident investigations)
• Safety Awareness Training
• Team Development and Leadership
• Coaching/Mentoring
• Product Quality Management
• Process Safety Management
• Procedure Development and Implementation
• Emergency Response Team
• Field Safety Audit Expertise
• Regulatory Compliance-OSHA
• Permit Procedures
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Prevention Principles
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Lab Sampling and Quality Assurance
• Inspects Machinery and equipments
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Observed the need to create a new and safe route for lab sample collection in a chemical plant setting, as the existing route placed employees at high risk. Analyzed existing route, developed new method, created visually supported presentation, made presentation to engineers, operators and lab technicians and convinced them to implement the new collection route. This resulted in the complete elimination of safety risks to the employees.
• Developed and implemented a safety program including weekly housekeeping safety inspections to reduce and eliminate the potentials for slips, trips and fall within a department of 122 employees.
• Coordinated a safety training program, provided orientation to contractors performing maintenance and other assignments, issued safe work and confined space permits. This initiative greatly reduced the potential for injuries and loss of productivity.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• EH&S Delivery Technician, Dow Chemical Co., Freeport, TX. Coordinated HSE programs, conducted facilities inspections, monitored work processes, waste management (RCRA), reviewed incident investigations, recordkeeping (2007–2009)
• Lab Technician, Dow Chemical Co, Freeport TX. (2004-2007). Perform daily Lab analysis, Quality control, Calibrate lad equipment, troubleshoot instrument problems, train new employees, maintaining lab equipments and ordering supplies, Write and correct existing lab procedures.
• City of Houston Parks and Recreation, Houston, TX. Organized/promoted multicultural activities (1999–2001)
• Soccer Program Coordinator, City of Houston, TX. Developed/operated Houston Metropolitan Youth Soccer League (1994–1999)
• Soccer Coach, University of Houston, Houston TX. Coached international award winning men’s soccer team, provided conflict resolution, time and stress management skills; other duties as assigned (1999–2000)
• Ministry of National Education, Office of Concours and Examinations, Bamenda, Cameroon. Managed Office of Examination; supervised, corrected and scheduled exams. Coordinated English language teaching in French speaking zones (1985–1993)
EDUCATION:
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Certification (NASP)
• BS, Applied Technology, Brazosport College
• AAS, Process Technology, College of the Mainland
• Coursework in Business Administration, University of Houston
• Cameroon Teacher Certificate, Professional Teacher Training, Bamenda, Cameroon