Otabor Charis

Results-driven QHSE-S and Quality Control professional with a B.Sc. in Microbiology and NEBOSH IGC certification, delivering measurable safety and quality outcomes across active dredging, land reclamation, and port operations for DEME Group — one of the world's foremost marine contractors. Responsible for QHSE-S and QC activities across a 160+ person workforce, achieving zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI), a 94% audit pass rate, and driving workforce compliance from 50% to 88% through a structured behaviour-based safety initiative. Technically credible, analytically strong, and building toward international QHSE leadership in the offshore and dredging sector.

QHSE-S Officer & Quality Control Lead at Dredging International Services Nigeria Ltd (DISN) — DEME Group (2025-05 – Present)

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Placement — Rivers State. Oversee QHSE-S and Quality Control operations across an active dredging and land reclamation site with 160+ personnel, maintaining zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) throughout tenure.

• Achieved a 94% audit pass rate through structured site inspections, proactive hazard identification, and systematic corrective action follow-up.
• Improved workforce compliance with site rules from 50% to 88% via a behaviour-based worker ownership and accountability programme.
• Designed and deployed a QHSE Intelligence Dashboard in Excel, approved by management and live on BCC Project 3616WE at Onne Port within 24 hours of the demo presentation.
• Developed a pre-loaded Corrective Action Register, updated Site Induction Checklist (v2.0), and a comprehensive QHSE Field Guide aligned to cutter suction dredging and land reclamation operations.
• Managed safety compliance across three simultaneous vessels: CSD EPENAL 003, a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), and tug/anchor handler MV Katrine at Onne Port.
• Stood down 30+ security operatives to enforce PPE compliance from near-zero baselines, demonstrating operational authority in a high-risk multi-stakeholder environment.
• Delivered behaviour-based safety training that measurably increased workforce participation in near-miss, unsafe act, and unsafe condition reporting.
• Coordinated toolbox talks, safety inductions, emergency response drills, and ongoing compliance monitoring across a multi-contractor workforce.
• Introduced improved QHSE-S reporting systems and data traceability methods, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of performance monitoring.
• Designed and delivered a targeted Hand Safety Presentation for the Lagos administrative office, scoped specifically to realistic office hazards per management brief.

Quality Control Microbiologist — Lead Intern at Federal Medical Centre, Asaba (2022-01 – 2022-09)

Achieved 100% batch-release compliance throughout a 9-month pharmaceutical quality control placement.

• Conducted microbiological testing, sample collection, culturing, microbial identification, sensitivity testing, and quality investigations.
• Coordinated intern microbiologists, managed laboratory workflow, and organised weekly technical review presentations.
• Maintained full compliance with laboratory quality, documentation, and safety procedures throughout tenure.

Design & Data Visualisation Consultant (Part-Time, Remote) at Shalom Air Magazine (2019 – Present)

• Design visual reports, dashboards, infographics, and data-driven publications for print and digital media.
• Present complex data in accessible formats to support editorial reporting and analytical communication.

MSc in Occupational Health & Safety – University Of Port-Harcourt

B.Sc. in Microbiology – University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria (2023)