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ANDREW AMAJE

ANDREW AMAJE

Woji,Nigeria

Summary

Accomplished Safety Auditor and Incident Investigator with a proven track record in compliance management and strategic thinking. Adept at designing and delivering effective training programs, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates excellent communication, people management, and leadership abilities. Committed to enhancing workplace safety standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

HSES/QMS Manager

KS Energy Power Africa, KSE Nigeria Limited
Wuse, Nigeria
03.2024 - 08.2025
  • Directed Field EHS project construction safety services in compliance with legal requirements and OEM installation guidelines.
  • Provided Group Operational Director and Country MD with detailed analysis of HSE metrics for legal compliance and financial partners.
  • Developed CSR programmes aligned with project community policy objectives.
  • Led implementation of ESMP across organisation, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals.
  • Oversaw HSE team in SOP development and reviews, meeting NESREA, NERC, and state regulations.
  • Coached and mentored project teams on firefighting emergency preparedness and response strategies.
  • Executed reduction plan for safety incidents through workplace investigative tools like ICAM and TapRoot.
  • Managed internal and external EHS audits, inspections, incident reporting, and follow-up investigations.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Geometric Power Limited GPAL
Aba, Abia State
04.2013 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: 188MW Power Plant
  • Responsible for investigation of project construction incidents including all civil foundation/mechanical high rise steel structures. 30m high turbine exhaust stacks and other metal frame infrastructures involving height and fall safety.
  • Organize defensive driving training for trucking/heavy earth equipment drivers.
  • Promote occupational Health and Safety within the organization and maintain safer health working conditions in compliance with state legal requirements.
  • Coordinate Health and Safety trainings (internal and external for project staff).
  • Plan construction traffic management schedule for Gas Turbine Civil works involving heavy earth moving equipment within the project locations.
  • Collaborate with ESG delivery mandate in accordance with project requirements.
  • Championed the development of a safety focused culture that embraced continuous improvement and achieved a record low Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) for 5 consecutive construction years.
  • Developed Risk reduction strategy to ensure no harm and minimize incident.
  • Strong relationships with regulatory agencies, Lead compliance requirements.
  • Implemented a behavioral safety program that encouraged safe behaviors among employees, resulting in a 60% drop in behavior related accidents.
  • Established a contractor safety program that heightened control measures and accountability, reducing contract related incidents by 45%.
  • Implemented a robust hazardous material management plan, ensured the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
  • Analyzed incidents and near misses reports to identify trends and implemented preventive measures, reducing incident rate by 30%.
  • Ensure all contractors are trained in safe methods of near miss and incident reporting in accordance with Client OH&S group performance policy.
  • 188MW Power Plant

Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) RISK Coordinator

Rockson Engineering Co. Ltd
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2010 - 02.2013
  • Achieved 2.5 million safe man hours without lost time incidents in mega construction project.
  • Managed daily operations across four project locations and warehouses.
  • Maintained zero lost time incident record in all engineering and construction projects as Head CASHES.
  • Developed and implemented accident reduction strategy aligned with project policy.
  • Reviewed contractor competency guidelines to ensure compliance with project mandates.
  • Conducted stakeholder meetings per Memorandum of Understanding for community agreements.
  • Coordinated timely deployment of security personnel to critical sites and asset locations.
  • Investigated industrial accidents and near misses, establishing preventive measures and controls.

Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) Officer/Quality Inspector

Petroscanalog International Limited
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
04.2004 - 03.2005
  • Ensured adherence to quality standards across all operations.
  • Initiated transparent incident reporting platform, enhancing employee participation and hazard detection.
  • Conducted safety training and toolbox talks for over 300 workers, elevating safety awareness.
  • Developed documented safe work procedures, achieving a 35% reduction in work-related injuries.
  • Performed comprehensive risk assessments for all operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Executed emergency drills in accordance with Shell CASHES Policies.
  • Conducted regular site inspections for hazard identification.
  • Reviewed company policies regularly to maintain alignment with regulatory changes.
  • Promoted safe working practices, enabling staff safety and wellbeing.

Education

Master's Degree - Environmental Risk Management

Imo State University
Owerri, Imo State

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Environmental Management

Imo State University
Owerri, Imo State

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Industrial Safety & Environmental Technology

Petroleum Training Institute
Warri, Delta State

Skills

  • Safety Auditor
  • Incident investigator
  • Good Communicate Skills
  • Compliance Management
  • Designing and delivering effective training programs
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • People management and leadership skills
  • Strategic thinking

Certification

  • NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health and Safety
  • IOSH Membership
  • ISPON HSE level 3
  • CQI/IRCA ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training
  • Incident Investigation and Reporting Certification
  • Certificate of Competence – Nigeria Red Cross Society, 01/01/25
  • Certificate of Competence – Firefighting Level 2 Training, 01/01/25
  • National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) – Nigeria

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 27/05/82
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Nigerian

Timeline

HSES/QMS Manager

KS Energy Power Africa, KSE Nigeria Limited
03.2024 - 08.2025

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Geometric Power Limited GPAL
04.2013 - 12.2022

Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) RISK Coordinator

Rockson Engineering Co. Ltd
01.2010 - 02.2013

Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) Officer/Quality Inspector

Petroscanalog International Limited
04.2004 - 03.2005

Master's Degree - Environmental Risk Management

Imo State University

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Environmental Management

Imo State University

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Industrial Safety & Environmental Technology

Petroleum Training Institute
ANDREW AMAJE