Senior HSE/OEMS Engineer

• Apr 2021 - Present

HSE Compliance Assurance Specialist

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2021

Provide Technical Health, Environment and Safety (HES) support to WAPCo operations by Verifying conformity of WAPCo's Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) implementation requirements geared towards prevention of personal injury or loss of human life, damage to property and environmental pollution across all WAPCo locations (Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana)

HES Engineer

• May 2017 - May 2018

OEMS Coordinator (Effectiveness /Performance Improvement): • Manages OEMS implementation and sustenance effort for WAPCo as subject matter expert.• Support effective tracking and analysis of WAPCo OE/HES performance against metrics and milestones and communicate gaps to functional groups.• Manages WAPCo OE implementation coordination activities including evaluation of the design and effectiveness of processes, practices, policies and operating practices. • Support in the preparation of materials and facilitation of WAPCo Operational Excellence Leadership Meeting/Steering Committee; sharing progress, development, challenges and presenting suggestions for OE improvements within the entire organizationIncident Investigation & Reporting (II&R): • Investigate and share lessons on incidents and near misses across the organization. Track and report corrective actions implementation to HES manager until closureRisk Management:• Champion hazard hunt initiative within headquarters operation• Stimulate continuous HES risk identification, assessment and reduction • Coach employees in the use of hazard identification tools to ensure hazards elimination and controlWork Permitting: • Ensure work permitting requirements are followed and adhered to when required within the headquartersHES Support on Project Activities Education & Advocacy • Provide orientation to contractors and site visitors• Provide guidance on WAPCo HES policy and procedures Advisory• Review contractor health and safety plans and provide further mitigations where necessary• Participate in PTW/JSA of activities on site• Serve as the focal person offering safety guidance during such activities as Excavation, Confined space etc• Serve as advisor on the suitability of all chemicals to be deployed onsite including review of SDS • Facilitate relevant project related risk assessments Show less

Health, Safety & Environment Engineer

• Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

PROJECT: REGULATING AND METERING STATION UPGRADE TO 140MMSCFD CLIENT: WEST AFRICA GAS PIPELINE COMPANY LTD (WAPCo), TEMA. Monitoring the assigned construction scope to ensure employees perform all work to agreed standards for safety, health and environment and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) performance. Participate in and advise on all HSE activities and initiatives, including provision of training/ inductions, documentation reviews, HSE reporting and investigation, audits, etc. Attend regular design review meetings with Project Manager and Lead Engineers and to ensure that safety aspects are properly coordinated and understood by all members of the project team. Managing and coordinating the overall Safety / Environmental design of the project. Preparing and implementing HSE manuals. Conducting risk assessment and supervise implementation of controls. Ensuring availability of First aid box and fire extinguishers at site Show less

Health, Safety & Environment Engineer

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

PROJECT: 40MW SIMPLE CYCLE POWER PLANT (GAS TURBINES) CLIENT: GOLDFIELDS MINE TARKWA, GHANA Ensured compliance of standards and improving HSE management system. Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals used in the workplace Conducted HSE training and induction for employees. Conducted Safety Induction for subcontractors. Preparation of HSE manual and updating as per current standards Conducting risk assessment, accident/incident investigation. Liaise with waste haulage contractor for waste disposal, inspections etc. Conduct inspection/audits of HSE system and prepare reports. Identify non-conformances/Initiate preventive action and maintain records. Preparation of monthly safety reports. Show less

Health, Safety & Environment Engineer

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

•Monitoring work permit system, check work in progress and work permits to ensure proper filling up and closing of permits.•Developed HSE programs including, hot work program, Respiratory protection program, PPE program, Fall protection program for review by plant manager.•Developed HSE management system.•Developed an HSE leading indicator program for the year•Reviewed and recommended additions on HSE policy.•Developing two-way communication with employees, clients, contractors, and suppliers regarding HSE policies and procedures.•Supervised the installation of emergency shower and eye wash station.•Supervised the construction of a first Aid station.•Daily area inspection of hazard & immediate action.•Supervising & implementing HSE Policy.•Daily inspection of vehicles, Equipment & Lifting Tools & Tackles.•Training & inspection of fire Fighting Equipment.•Organizing, coordinating & conducting educational & training to all employees at different levels.•Coordinating quarterly internal Audit & filling of Documentation.•Developed environmental waste management plan.•Coordinating quarterly site fumigation.•Coordinating and monitoring quarterly environmental monitoring, including parameter like NOx, SOx, TSP,PM10, noise to meet local environmental quality standards. Show less

Assistant Health, Safety & Environment Engineer

• Apr 2013 - Dec 2014

Compiled monthly man hour and injury reports which are sent to the project manager.•Coordinated all training of employees on site and conduct toolbox talks.•Inspected the following high risk activities: Excavations, Scaffold, Formwork and Support work, All lifting machinery and lifting tackle, Portable electrical tools and immediately bring to management’s attention any serious deviations that may have being noted.•Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals used in the workplace•Implemented safety sign boards and posters where ever it is possible.•Issuing/verification of all kinds of permits and also implemented recommendations.•Conducted and participated in meetings like monthly HSE committee meeting, Daily project meetings.•Coordinated and managed the works of site security.•Assisted with the implementation of Job Safety Analysis and inspect job site activities during particularly difficult or hazardous work situations. Show less

ASSISTANT PROJECT ENGINEER

• Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

Ensured technical requirements defined in the contract are properly incorporated in the engineering deliverables.•Reviewed and provided input on P&ID (Piping and instrumentation diagram).•Reviewed and provided input on PFD (Process flow diagram).•3D AutoCAD drawing of individual mechanical equipment.•Prepared of BOM (Bill of material) for procurement.•Conducted weekly engineering project meeting.•Monitored the procurement of equipment.•Completed of assigned task as delegated by the project engineer.•Monitored the execution of quality assurance program for conformance to project requirements. Show less