Bode osaro Bode

Accomplished Process Safety Leader with 18+ years of experience in oil & gas, refining, and petrochemicals, driving risk management, COIMS compliance, and safety culture transformation. Proven expertise in HAZOP, Bow-Tie, QRA, SIL, FERA, PSI governance, and MOC assurance. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, embedding barrier health monitoring, competency management, and dashboard reporting to executive leadership.

Recognized for mentoring technical practitioners, implementing CCPS 20 Elements, and delivering operational excellence across global energy operations.

Core Competencies

• Process Safety Implementation & Governance (COIMS, PSI, MOC)
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Studies (HAZOP, HAZID, Bow-Tie, Siting Studies, QRA, FERA)
• Barrier Health Reporting & Verification
• Competency Management & Leadership Development
• Process Safety Dashboards & KPI Reporting
• Incident Investigation & Assurance Reviews
• Emergency Response, ESSA, EERA, MAHM
• Functional Safety & SIL Verification
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Process Safety Engineer

Qatar Energy (Former Qatar Petroleum) | Apr 2022 – Present

• Lead assurance and verification of process safety activities, supporting incident investigations and embedding barrier health monitoring.
• Spearheaded HAZOP revalidations, Bow-Tie studies, siting reviews, and PHA facilitation for refinery operations.
• Implemented CCPS 20 Elements of Risk-Based PSM, improving safety culture and reducing risk to ALARP.
• Developed process safety dashboards and KPI reporting for executive decision-making.
• Conducted competency management training for engineers, contractors, and frontline staff.
• Ensured COIMS compliance through governance of PSI and MOC processes.

Lead Safety Engineer – Projects

Indorama Eleme Petrochemical Ltd | May 2017 – Mar 2022

• Directed process safety deliverables across FEED, EPC, and commissioning of fertilizer and gas plants.
• Led inherent safer design reviews, plot plan optimization, and 3D model safety validation.
• Conducted HAZID, SIL, QRA, FERA, ESSA, EERA, and HFE studies, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
• Delivered competency development programs for safety engineers and facilitated cross-functional collaboration.
• Presented safety dashboards and program updates to senior leadership.

Senior Process Safety Engineer – Operations

Indorama Eleme Petrochemical Ltd | Oct 2010 – Apr 2017

• Formulated process safety strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Coordinated permit-to-work systems, PSSR, and MOC compliance.
• Facilitated HAZOP studies, KPI reporting, and contractor safety training.
• Strengthened safety culture through audits, assurance reviews, and leadership engagement.

Earlier Roles

• Senior Safety Engineer, Eleme Petrochemical Ltd (2006–2010)
• Project Engineer (NYSC), Federal Ministry of Commerce & Industry (2005–2006)
• Production Engineer Trainee, Port Harcourt Refinery FCCU

MSc (In-progress), Safety & Reliability Engineering – University of Aberdeen, UK

• PGD, Process Safety Engineering – University of Aberdeen, UK
• MBA, Business Administration – Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Nigeria
• BSc (Hons), Industrial & Production Engineering – University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPS, USA)
• Certified Process Safety Management (NEBOSH, UK)
• Lead Auditor OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 (CQI/IRCA)