Joseph Shume

Analytical Chemist and Industrial Operations professional with over 10 years of experience in cement manufacturing, power generation, waste management, and regulated industrial environments. Expertise in cement quality control testing, laboratory operations, ISO quality management systems, environmental compliance, and HSE leadership. Proven track record in managing high-risk operations, enforcing regulatory compliance, developing standard operating procedures, and translating technical data into operational improvements.

Skilled in continuous process industries where safety, quality, and environmental compliance are critical.

Site Operations, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager - Segent Logistics Ltd. - Mombasa, Kenya

(2024-06)

• Lead site-wide HSE compliance and operational control in a highly regulated waste handling and logistics environment.
• Champion a zero-harm safety-first culture for employees, contractors, and visitors through strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, waste handling regulations, occupational health and safety laws, and internal company standards.
• Conduct and approve risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses, and hazard control measures for chemical handling, machinery operations, confined spaces, and fire risks.
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss analyses, and spill response activities, implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations including waste receipt, classification, processing, storage, inventory tracking, and dispatch in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure quality control of incoming and outgoing materials, rejecting non-compliant loads and maintaining cradle-to-grave traceability through manifests and waste logs.
• Prepare and submit mandatory regulatory reports including waste quantities, incident reports, and environmental monitoring data.
• Supervise site personnel and contractors, conduct training sessions, perform performance reviews, and enforce compliance with HSE and operational procedures.
• Act as the primary interface with regulators, inspectors, clients, and auditors during inspections and audits.

Power Plant Operator - Kipevu II Power Plant – 74MW - Mombasa, Kenya

(2021-09 - 2024-05)

• Operated and monitored power generation equipment under normal, maintenance, and emergency conditions in a continuous production environment.
• Monitored meters, gauges, and control systems to maintain operational parameters within prescribed limits.
• Executed startup, shutdown, synchronization, and emergency procedures for generators and auxiliary systems.
• Supported preventive maintenance activities and adhered strictly to operational safety and quality procedures.
• Ensured compliance with plant operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintained accurate logbooks and operational records for shift handovers and management reporting.

Laboratory & Process Control Lead - Wartsila Eastern Africa – 74MW - Mombasa, Kenya

(2014-09 - 2021-09)

• Performed industrial quality control sampling and laboratory analysis for boiler water, engine cooling water, lubricating oils, fuels, and effluent streams.
• Conducted chemical analyses in compliance with Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 requirements to ensure operational and environmental compliance.
• Managed fuel oil and lubricating oil sampling, analysis, trending, and reporting to support reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Coordinated fuel bunkering operations including vessel-to-tank sampling, storage control, and monthly tank sounding and reconciliation.
• Developed, reviewed, and enforced Standard Operating Procedures for fuel handling, lubricating oil handling, cooling water treatment, and boiler water analysis and dosing.
• Maintained laboratory databases, trend reports, and technical documentation to support management decision-making.
• Supported plant improvement projects including boiler blowdown effluent management procedures and condensate sampling optimization.
• Operated, inspected, and maintained Senitec P Series oily wastewater treatment unit, Alfa Laval Centrifuge oil purifier, and Reverse Osmosis water treatment plant.

Assistant Safety, Quality & Environmental Control Officer - Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd. - Mombasa, Kenya

(2015-11 - 2021-09)

• Supported implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive safety, quality, and environmental management system in a heavy industrial plant.
• Coordinated statutory and ISO audits including lifting equipment, pressure vessels, effluent discharge, fire safety, and occupational health inspections.
• Conducted safety inductions and training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Administered incident and accident reporting and investigations using the WeCare system.
• Played a key role in plant-level COVID-19 contingency planning and implementation.
• Ensured compliance with national and international safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintained audit documentation and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.

Cement Laboratory & Quality Control Technician - Bamburi Cement Ltd. - Mombasa, Kenya

(2012-02 - 2012-05)

• Conducted cement quality control testing including chemical analysis using X-Ray Fluorescence and wet gravimetric methods.
• Performed physical testing for compressive strength, fineness, and expansion to ensure product quality and compliance with standards.
• Supported raw material and quarry chemical mapping including drill survey sampling, analysis, and data evaluation.
• Participated in cement grinding time optimization projects to improve production efficiency and product consistency.
• Performed cement sieve analysis and routine production quality follow-ups.
• Maintained laboratory equipment and calibration records to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.

Diploma - Analytical Chemistry - Technical University of Mombasa (2010 - 2012)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (2005 - 2008)