HSE SUPERVISOR at STERLING OIL EXPLORATION AND ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED (2023-12 – Present)
Construction of stanch fertilizer plant, world-scale NG-based integrated ammonia-urea plant with a capacity of 4,000 metric tons per day urea and associated upstream ammonia plant of 2,300 metric tons per day ammonia.
- Supervise daily HSE activities across the construction site.
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements and local regulations.
- Conduct daily site inspections to identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
- Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings before work begins, HSE inductions for workers and visitors.
- Ensure property implementation of permit-to-work (PTW) systems.
- Monitor high-risk activities such as: Work at height, Lifting and rigging operations, Hot work (welding, cutting, grinding, brazing etc), Confined space entry, Scaffolding, Chemical/handling & storage, Excavation, trenching, demolishing activities, Electrical work, Heavy equipment operation (Excavators, bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks etc), Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) (Multiple high-risk task occurring at the same time).
- Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure all workers use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Coordinate emergency response drills and maintain emergency preparedness.
- Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analysis/job safety analysis (JHA/JSA) and ensure appropriate control measures are in place.
- Monitor contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance.
- Ensure proper waste management and environmental protection measures are followed.
- Promote a positive safety culture through training, coaching, mentoring and awareness campaigns.
- Stop any unsafe work that presents an immediate danger to personnel, equipment and the environment.
- Maintain HSE records, reports, inspection checklists, and incident logs.
- Participate in HSE meetings with project management and client representative.
- Carry out light vehicle, trucks, and heavy equipment, hand and power tools inspection.
HSE ADVISOR at HERITAGE ENERGY OPERATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED (2015-01 – 2022-02)
Operators of OML30 on behalf of Shoreline natural resources and Nigeria National Petroleum Co-operation Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL).
- Provide HSE guidance and support to operations/production, maintenance, drilling, well intervention, engineering and project team.
- Ensure compliance with company HSSE management system, Nigerian regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and behavioral safety observations.
- Lead hazard identification activities, including job hazard analysis (JHA), job safety analysis (JSA), and risk assessments.
- Monitor and administer the permit-to-work (PTW) system for high-risk activities.
- Participate in toolbox talks, pre-job meetings, and safety campaigns.
- Investigate incident, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Monitor contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with contractual safety requirements.
- Coordinate emergency response drills, spill response exercises, and evacuation procedures.
- Inspect critical safety equipment's such as fire extinguishers, gas detectors, eye wash stations, and PPE.
- Ensure compliance with Department of petroleum resources (DPR)/Nigerian Upstream petroleum regulatory commission (NUPRC) regulations, environmental laws, and company standards.
- Ensure compliance with lifesaving rules and safe work procedures for: Working at height, Confined space entry, Hot work, Lifting operations, Excavation, Electrical isolation (LOTO), Pressure testing.
- Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, emissions, spill prevention, and pollution control.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports and performance statistics.
- Support internal and external HSE audits and regulatory inspections.
- Coach supervisors and employees to improve safety awareness and strengthen the safety culture.
HSE OFFICER at SIEMENS NIGERIA (2011-04 – 2012-07)
Electrification, Automation, and Digitalization of Lafarge cement plant limestone crusher 2 and substation.
- Implement the project HSE Management Plan in compliance with Siemens HSE standards, client requirements, Nigerian regulations, and best practices.
- Conduct daily HSE inspections of the limestone crusher area, electrical substations, switchgear rooms, cable routes, and construction work fronts.
- Monitor high-risk activities, including: Electrical installation and energization, High-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) work, Lifting operations, Working at height, Excavation and trenching, Confined space entry, Hot work.
- Verify permit-to-work (PTW) compliance before commencement of critical activities.
- Conduct job hazard analysis (JHA), risk assessment for construction and commissioning activities.
- Ensure strict compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during electrical installations, testing and commissioning.
- Monitor safe installation of transformers, switch gear, motor control centers (MCC), PLC panels, instrumentation, cable trays and power cables.
- Ensure proper use of electrical PPE, insulated tools, voltage detectors, and arc-flash protection.
- Conduct daily toolbox talks covering electrical safety, lifting safety, energy isolation, housekeeping, and emergency response.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe act, and unsafe conditions, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, incident statistics, and regulatory documentation.
- Ensure effective housekeeping in substations, control rooms, crusher stations, work areas.
- Conduct environmental inspections covering waste management, dust suppression, spill prevention, and noise control.
- Participate in emergency drills, rescue exercises and first aid response.
- Support pre-commission, commissioning, and energization activities by ensuring all safety controls are in place.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through regular engagement with employees.
HSE OFFICER at ORASCOM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES NIGERIA (2006-10 – 2008-08)
Construction of Lafarge Cement Plant Line 1 Mfamosing.
- Implement the project HSE Management Plan and company HSE policies.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian HSE regulations, client requirements, and international standards (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001).
- Carry out Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Risk Assessments (RA), and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
- Monitor high-risk activities, including: Working at height, Lifting and crane operations, Scaffolding, Confined space entry, Hot work, Excavation and trenching, Electrical isolation (LOTO).
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and daily pre-task briefings.
- Verify that employees use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Issue and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, training records, and incident statistics.
- Participate in emergency drills and ensure emergency response equipment is available and functional.
- Monitor environmental compliance, including dust suppression, waste management, spill prevention, noise control, and pollution prevention.
- Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure safe execution of work.
- Stop any unsafe work that presents an imminent danger to personnel, equipment, or the environment.
- Support internal and external HSE audits and ensure corrective actions are closed promptly.
