Ukonu Precious

Highly motivated and results-oriented HSE Officer with over 8 years of progressive experience in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) management across construction, civil infrastructure, manufacturing, utilities, logistics, and industrial operations. Proven expertise in implementing world-class HSE systems aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OSHA, and international best practices. Demonstrated success in reducing workplace incidents, improving contractor compliance, leading safety culture transformation, and delivering effective risk management strategies across high-risk operational environments.

Experienced in excavation safety, lifting operations, scaffolding, confined space entry, hot work, PTW systems, emergency response coordination, and environmental compliance. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities with a track record of delivering measurable HSE improvements on construction and industrial projects.

Lead HSE Officer - FEMLAG Construction International - Lagos, Nigeria | LAMATA Bus Corridor Infrastructure Project (Contract)

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

Lead all HSE activities for ongoing civil construction and transport infrastructure operations.

• Implement project-specific HSE plans, procedures, policies, and client safety requirements.
• Conduct daily workplace inspections, hazard identification, and corrective action follow-up.
• Supervise high-risk construction activities including excavation, lifting operations, scaffolding, hot work, traffic management, and work at height.
• Review and approve Risk Assessments (RA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work documentation.
• Deliver daily toolbox talks and pre-task safety briefings to over 100+ workers and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and property damage cases while ensuring effective corrective actions.
• Enforce PPE compliance and behavioral safety standards across all project personnel.
• Coordinate emergency response drills, first aid readiness, and fire prevention activities on site.
• Liaise with engineers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives on HSE compliance matters.
• Contributed to a 65% reduction in contractor-related incidents through strengthened site controls and workforce engagement initiatives.

Lead HSE Officer - Olam OK Food Industry - Lagos, Nigeria

(2024-01)

Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of HSE policies in line with regulatory and ISO requirements.

• Lead and creates Training Plan schedule and ensures complete compliance to trainings across all stakeholders.
• Established a standard toolbox talk procedure that resulted to over 200+ site workers, supervisors, and mangers participating in daily toolbox which increased safety awareness among workers.
• Established a contractor safety program that heightened control measures and accountability, reducing contract related incidents by 65%.
• Strengthen and maintain integrated QHSSE management systems across manufacturing operations.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and ensure effective implementation of control measures.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, occupational health, and safety legislation and corporate standards.
• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness plans, drills, and first-aid response programs.
• Manage sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, pollution prevention and environmental protection.
• Prepare HSE statistics, dashboards, and management reports using structured reporting tools.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure full compliance.

HSE Officer - Olam OK Sweets Industry - Lagos, Nigeria

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Conducted daily Workplace inspections and scheduled safety audits across production and logistics areas.
• Delivered HSE inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Established a standard toolbox talk procedure that resulted to over 200+ site workers, supervisors, and mangers participating in daily toolbox which increased safety awareness among workers.
• Established a contractor safety program that heightened control measures and accountability, reducing contract related incidents by 65%.
• Facilitated Toolbox talks and Safety awareness programs to reinforce safe work behaviors.
• Performed machinery, equipment, and workplace safety inspections.
• Administered Permit-to-Work (PTW) and LOTO systems.
• Oversaw truck safety, traffic management, and on-site transportation programs.
• Conducted Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and task-based risk assessments.
• Maintained accurate HSE records, reports, and statutory documentation.

HSE Officer - Edline Technologies Limited - Lagos, Nigeria

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Facilitated Toolbox talks and Safety awareness programs to reinforce safe work behaviors.
• Supported HSE supervision of borehole drilling, water treatment facilities, construction, fabrication, stationary tank works, and scaffolding activities, ensuring adherence to approved risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.
• Oversee HSE compliance for Water Treatment Plant (WTP) operations, including chemical handling, confined space entry, process safety, and effluent management.
• Supported HSE controls for borehole drilling and utility projects, including contractor induction and site monitoring.
• Supported Water treatment and utility system safety, focusing on chemical safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitored construction, fabrication, stationary/storage tank works, and scaffolding activities, ensuring adherence to approved method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work requirements.

PGD - Health Safety & Environment (HSE) - ICSMP (2025)

PGD - Project Management Professional (PMP) - ICSMP (2025)

Certificate - National Service - NYSC (2025)

HND - Metallurgical & Materials Engineering - Yaba College of Technology (2024)