Nifu Thomas

Solutions-oriented, dynamic Health, Safety and Environment Officer with over 3 years of progressive experience in Industrial Safety and a strong background in environmental management, maintenance management, regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Highly proficient in inspection, auditing and analyzing of working environment. Ability to identify hazardous material and involved in carrying out a task so as to ensure an injury free environment.

Strong communication, time management, and team leadership abilities who excels in fast-paced and challenging environments.

Assistant Safety Officer - PRIMERA FOOD NIGERIA LIMITED - Agbara, Ogun State

(2020-01)

• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventive measures.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances.
• Stop any unsafe acts/conditions that seems dangerous and unhealthy.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise level, use of machinery, etc.)
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives and so on.

Laboratory Technician - GSSS NAS/EGGON - Nasarawa State, Nigeria

(2019-04 - 2020-03)

• Identified and reported safety hazards, helping department achieve zero reported injury or property damage incidents for 11 consecutive months.
• Established and monitored quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Assisted in preparation of reports related to laboratory analysis results and assisted in preparing documentation required for regulatory reporting purposes.
• Maintained safety standards at all times while performing tasks in a laboratory environment; conducted experiments and tests according to standard procedures and documented results.
• Troubleshot equipment and instrument issues and performed repairs as necessary.
• Performed laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.

Maintenance Technician - WEST AFRICAN CERAMIC COMPANY - Itobe, Kogi State

(2015-03 - 2016-12)

• Implemented emergency evacuation procedures and diagrams. Maintained fire extinguishers monthly and generated all safety reports.
• Developed procedures and directed material use for swift completion of installations and repairs. Responded to emergency situations efficiently using critical thinking skills.
• Instituted department-wide preventative maintenance schedule to maintain equipment efficiency and proactively identify potential issues
• Designed, fabricated, and installed upgrades to improve existing production equipment.
• Diagnosed equipment malfunction and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
• Established and maintained the standard operating procedures for maintenance activities.

Workshop Attendant - Mechanical Eng.Dept., Federal Polytechnic Idah

(2013)

Classroom Teacher - Comprehensive Secondary School, Okabo

(2010)

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering - FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC IDAH (2018)

National Diploma (ND) - Mechanical Engineering - FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC IDAH (2015)