Nwafor Ugochukwu

Results-driven HSE professional with a B.Eng. in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering and NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety. Proven track record in risk assessment, incident investigation, safety training, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness across industrial, logistics, manufacturing, and production environments. Experienced in enforcing zero-harm cultures, conducting safety audits, and leveraging data analytics to drive continuous improvement in high-risk operations within the oil & gas support and logistics sectors.

Passionate about safety excellence and committed to ongoing professional development.

HSE Officer (Lafarge Holcim Plant) at Transport Services Ltd (TSL) (2023-01 – Present)

• Conducted daily safety inspections using truck inspection checklists for fleet(Scania, Sinotruk-Howo, Mercedes-Actros) and equipment.
• Monitored trucks operations using mix telematics for safety compliance.
• Conducted new staff induction training and ensured PPE distribution and its proper usage.
• Enforced zero tolerance on PPE non-compliance.
• Conducted risk assessment and workplace inspection.
• Facilitated safety toolbox training meetings.
• Participated in incident investigation and enforce Blue-key compliance.
• Enforced Lafarge sanctions for on High risk drivers (HRD), Hours of service for non-compliance.
• Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly safety reports and ensured proper documentation for audits.

HSE Co-Ordinator at Kanimart Stores (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Ensured full adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards across warehousing, receiving, storage, dispatch, and transportation operations.
• Coordinated with suppliers and distributors to implement safe transportation methods while optimizing efficiency and cost.
• Utilized CRM and ERP systems for data tracking, safety performance analysis, and continuous improvement of logistics processes.
• Oversaw safe stock management practices to prevent storage-related hazards and reduce stock-out incidents.

Safety Officer and Operations Assistant at Radah Foods Ltd (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Enforced PPE compliance.
• Created company's preventive maintenance stickers for all the machines.
• Monitored equipment's and enforced Preventive maintenance(PM) before due date.
• Assessed and issued contractors with permit to work order.
• Assisted in the Implementation of emergency response plan.
• Handled company's Behaviour-based safety(BBS) program.
• Updating the production manager on status of production.

Health and Safety Engineer (Intern) at Tafric Invest Ltd (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Machinery safe handling and calibration for peelers, grinders, dryers, packaging machines in accordance with production requirements.
• Storage cleaning to ensure Quality control and maintenance.
• Use and maintenance of Pulverizing machine, hydraulic press, electric fryer, pneumatic Sieve, flash dryer.
• Supervising food processing and manufacturing procedure.
• Implemented the zero harm work culture.
• Safety compliance and enforcement of (PPE) among workers.

Operations Engineer (Intern) at Ibom integrated Farms Ltd (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as checking fluid levels, lubricating moving parts and replacement of worn out components.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential issues before they become a major problem.
• Documentation of any incident involving machines.
• Supervised the preparation of fields for planting during plowing, tilling, and applying fertilizer.
• Ensuring that harvested crops are handled carefully to maintain quality and prevent waste.
• Operate, monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure adequate water supply to crops.
• Coordinated crop logistics and machinery scheduling.

Secondary School – National Comprehensive and Stella Maris (2014-01 – 2014-12)

West Africa Examination Council – West Africa Examination Council

A-level program – Interim joint matriculation board (IJMB) (2016-01 – 2016-12)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Agricultural Engineering – Akwa Ibom State University (2023-12)