Chester Iyama
Effurun
Summary
My goal is to work with current staff and facilities and contribute my best to enhance organizational objectives and achieve business goals and targets..
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Lead
Clean Nigeria Associates Ltd/Gte (CNA)
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted incident reporting, accident investigation, and internal audits of HSE management system to enhance compliance and prevent future incidents.
- Provide theoretical and hands-on knowledge of oil spill control, prevention, and clean-up operations.
- Responded to emergencies based on priority assessment, ensuring prompt resolution of safety issues.
- Organised and documented outcomes of monthly HSE meetings to foster team communication and accountability.
Base Supervisor, Kaduna
Clean Nigeria Associates Ltd/Gte (CNA)
Kaduna
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversaw base operations and maintenance to support efficient functioning and safety.
- Managed equipment handling and maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
- Develop a maintenance schedule of all CNA LTD/GTE equipment in Kaduna base.
- Supervise oil spill response planning and clean-up operations.
- Conducted and documented monthly drills to maintain preparedness and compliance.
- Carry out general and technical evaluation of personnel in the base.
Responder
Clean Nigeria Associates Ltd/Gte (CNA)
Warri
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Deployed, retrieved, cleaned, and stored oil boom and sorbent materials, supporting effective oil spill clean-up operations.
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance and inspections on response equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to successfully meet project objectives.
- Managed forklift logistics to ensure efficient operations during response tasks.
HSE Officer
Rofel & Robert Nig. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Led construction of Odiereke-Ubie – Ombo-Oshobele Road Project, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections and interviews to determine workers follow usage of PPE, preventing health and safety anomalies.
- Inspected workplace to determine required improvements to eliminate hazards.
- Conducted site inspections to determine hazard-free environment and potential danger, eliminating health and safety risks.
HSE Coordinator
Omni Oil Nig. Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Managed O.U.R. 58 Pipeline Project for ZBJL, overseeing compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Coordinated NAOC EPC 24” Gas Pipeline for Swamp Area Gas Gathering- Section 309-Daewoo, ensuring safety and compliance throughout project lifecycle.
- Executed oil spill cleanup contracts at multiple NAOC locations, restoring affected areas and minimising environmental impact.
HSE Officer
Jurak Oil Services Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Executed construction and installation of horizontal smokeless flare system at OSHIE Flow Station, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and minimising environmental impact.
- Conducted regular inspections and interviews to determine workers follow usage of PPE, preventing health and safety anomalies.
- Inspected workplace to determine required improvements to eliminate hazards.
- Conducted site inspections to determine hazard-free environment and potential danger, eliminating health and safety risks.
Safety Officer
ABB Soimi
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Completed construction of 3rd Phase OB/OB Gas Plant Extension 1 for NAOC, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and project specifications.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential safety hazards within the workplace environment.
- Supervised the installation and maintenance of safety signage and equipment throughout the workplace.
- Inspected workplace to determine required improvements to eliminate hazards.
Safety Officer
Cakasa Nig. Ltd.
01.2004
- Construction of Water Storage Tank at Oshie Flow station and Instrumentation.
Education
Diploma - Petroleum Engineering Technology
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
Port Harcourt01-2000
B.Sc. (2:1) - Chemistry Ed.
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
01-1997
SSCE - WAEC
Santa Maria High School, Omoku
01-1991
F.S.L.C - Pass
Kananga Primary School, Ndoni
01-1986
Skills
- Job Site Supervision
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Training & mentoring
- Crew Management
- Supervise oil spill response planning and cleanup operations
- Hands-on knowledge of oil spill response techniques
- Incident reporting
- Risk assessment
- Safety management
- Emergency preparedness
- Regulatory compliance
- HSE training
- Team leadership
- Health and safety awareness
- Complaint handling and resolution
- Oil spill response
Certification
- Incident Command System, PASS/NG/0237, Successful, 2022-01-01
- Incident Management System (IMS) 300, PASS/NG/0237, Successful, 2025-01-01
- ISO 9001, 2024-01-01
- Advanced Diploma In Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management, ADIOHSEM, Successful, 2024-01-01
- OTHM Level 7 Diploma In Occupational Health & Safety Management, OHSM, Successful, 2024-01-01
- Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Diploma in Safety/Security Management, Credit, 2008-01-01
- Safety and Security Centre, National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria, Professional Certificate in Safety/Security training, HSE Competence Development, Level 1,2 & 3, 2008-01-01
- National Institute Of Safety Professionals (NISP), HSE Orientation and Implementation certificate, Successful, 2010-01-01
- Oil Spill Response Limited, IMO Level 2 course, Level 2, 2014-01-01
- Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Training Centre-PH, (BOSIET) Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training, 2014-01-01
- National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN), Practical First Aid, CPR/AED, NISC Approved, 2016-01-01
- Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Training Centre-PH, Further Offshore Emergency Training Including EBS, OPITO Approved, 2018-01-01
- Clean Nigeria Associates Ltd/Gte, CNA Certified OSR Trainer, Successful, 2019-01-01
- Kramisco Safety (KSS), HSE Management Level 1(Basics), Successful, 2019-01-01
- Nigeria Red Cross Society, Competence Based Standard First Aid Course, Successful, 2020-01-01
- School of Management & Security, Security Consciousness & Survival Strategies Course (SA500) N0.25, Successful, 2020-01-01
- Saitech Energy Nig. Ltd., Gas Test & Monitoring Training, Successful, 2021-01-01
- Prime Atlantic Safety Services, Incident Command System Training, PASS, 2022-01-01
- Dawib Associates Limited, Contract Management & Implementation for Corporate Professionals, Successful, 2022-01-01
- CPMC Training and Inspection Services Limited, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 9001:2015, 2022-01-01
- CPMC Training and Services Inspection Limited, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Auditing (Lead Auditor Certificate Course), ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, 2022-01-01
- Lym Consult Risk Management Consultants, (FOET) Further Offshore Emergency Training Including EBS, OPITO Approved, 2023-01-01
- Lym Consult Risk Management Consultants, Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System Initial Deployment Training (CA-EBS), OPITO Approved, 2023-01-01
- Beorig Oil Field Training Centre, Forklift Operation and Safety (Full Course), Successful, 2023-01-01
- Nigerian Red Course Society, Designated First Aid Course, Successful, 2023-01-01
Accomplishments
Supervised and delivered several Oil Spill Cleanup Contracts in Tier 1 and all Post Clean Up Inspection carried out Passed and certified OK.
Custom
- Environmental Club Activities
- Lecturing
- Sports
- Reading
Timeline
HSE Lead
Clean Nigeria Associates Ltd/Gte (CNA)
01.2022 - Current
Base Supervisor, Kaduna
Clean Nigeria Associates Ltd/Gte (CNA)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Responder
Clean Nigeria Associates Ltd/Gte (CNA)
01.2014 - 01.2019
HSE Officer
Rofel & Robert Nig. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
HSE Coordinator
Omni Oil Nig. Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2007
Safety Officer
Cakasa Nig. Ltd.
01.2004
HSE Officer
Jurak Oil Services Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Safety Officer
ABB Soimi
01.2000 - 01.2001
Diploma - Petroleum Engineering Technology
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
B.Sc. (2:1) - Chemistry Ed.
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
SSCE - WAEC
Santa Maria High School, Omoku
F.S.L.C - Pass
Kananga Primary School, Ndoni