David Idakwo
Environmental Sustainability | Waste Management | ESG Specialist | Executive Business Manager
Port Harcourt
Summary
A dynamic and result-oriented professional with extensive expertise in Environmental Management, Waste Management, ESG, Sustainability, and Corporate/Business Management. He is passionate about creating innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions that drive organizational growth while safeguarding the environment.
As a visionary and a key leader in the Environment space and Oil & Gas Operations, David has successfully designed and implemented impactful projects in waste recycling, environmental advocacy, project management, and sustainable development initiatives. His work emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, regulatory compliance, and community engagement, ensuring lasting value creation.
Certified in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, David brings a strong foundation in quality assurance, process improvement, and corporate governance. With a proven ability to manage complex projects, mobilize partnerships, and deliver results within scope, time, and budget, he exemplifies a leadership style that combines strategic vision with operational excellence.
David is committed to inspiring purposeful change, building resilient systems, and advancing environmental sustainability as a catalyst for both economic and social transformation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Project Environmental Manager
OILSERV Limited
11.2024 - Current
- Develops and implements environmental strategies, policies, practices and action plans to ensure sustainable corporate development.
- Coordinates all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
- Carry out audits, analyses and reports on environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies.
- Carries out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce an organization’s environmental risks and financial costs.
- Promotes, raises awareness and trains staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities.
- Carry out negotiations on environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues.
- PROJECT: UBETA Main Development Project (Gas Pipeline Construction Project (TotalEnergies) 16” x 12km.
Environmental Specialist/Coordinator
OILSERV Limited
11.2022 - Current
- Coordination and Implementation of Environmental Management Systems – EM ISO 14001 Standards.
- Environmental compliance: Ensuring the organization complies with environmental legislation and standards.
- Environmental strategies: Develops and implements environmental strategies, policies, and practices to promote sustainable development.
- Environmental performance: Auditing, analyzing, and reporting on the organization's environmental performance.
- Environmental impact: Assessing and reducing the organization's environmental risks and financial costs.
- PROJECT: AKK Gas Pipeline Project (NNPCL)
Environmental Services Manager
Olu – Tee Engineering International Limited
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Evaluate Waste Management options and apply Waste Hierarchy Model to reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and dispose waste.
- Perform regular Environmental Audits to monitor emissions, contaminations and damages.
- Lead other team members in Tank Farm/Storage Management and Product Control.
- Work with environmental Team to develop effective Environmental Strategies to reduce contaminations. Environmental compliance and Waste Management Services.
General Manager
EBENCO Global Link Limited
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed new and existing clients under the Vendor Registration processes, including NNPC, Agip, Warri Refinery/Petrochemical, SEEPCO, LEKOIL, BW Offshore, Etc.
- Oversaw Contract/Client Management, Process Development & Control, and Business Case Development.
- Handled, treated and disposed off varying categorized wastes, from operating fields.
- Managed all bids/tendering processes on Nipex e-market.
- 4.0 and 7.0 SAP SRM Portal.
- Supervised teammates during Project evaluation and Commercial Proposal preparation.
- Led the team in Strategic Job planning, control and Resource Management.
Environmental/Commercial Superintendent
DEL Waste management Company Ltd.
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Led in Business/Operations Management for solid and hazardous wastes, oil spill cleanup, soil remediation and landfill development.
- Spearheaded Business Continuity Management, developer and process control activities.
Laboratory Manager
Bluesel Water Treatment Company Ltd.
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Developed Lab Bench Test methods, crude and petroleum products analysis.
- Responsible for equipment analysis and client facility on call services.
- Provided personnel trainings, daily work schedules, reporting and result interpretation.
Environmental/Laboratory (Biochemist) Analyst
International Energy Services Ltd.
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Employed classical and digital laboratory methods on soil, water, sludge, mud and drill cuttings.
- Stood in as Port Harcourt Base Contact Person for Field Sampling.
- Worked also as HSE/Safety Head, led daily plan and Client Liaison.
- Participated in Effluent, crude and petroleum product analysis.
Laboratory Manager
Devine Concepts Integrated Services Ltd, DCISL
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Prepared data for preliminary review, Gas chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometer analysis.
- Trained Staff on use of laboratory equipment, commercial and contract laboratory protocols and the use of chromatography software.
Laboratory Trainee
Technology Partners International Ltd
12.2005 - 07.2008
- Provided Administrative assistance to executive Staff.
- Researched relevant topics and gathered data and information for decision making.
- Prepared samples and specimen for tests Performed laboratory tests, including pre- and Post-analytic phases.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental and Petroleum Management
Institut Pratique De Sante Publique (IPSP)
09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Management
Saint Louis African University (SLAUB)
01.2018
Higher National Diploma - Chemistry/Biochemistry
Federal Polytechnic, FPI
Idah, Kogi State10.2009
Skills
Environmental & Waste Auditing
Certification
Registered Environmental Specialist National Registry of Environmental Professionals, NREP. 2020
References
Available on request
Accomplishments
- Increased profitability
- Reduced Wastages
- Managed available resources
- Reduced operational expenses
Affiliations
- Nigeria Environmental Society, NES
- Institute of Safety Professional of Nigeria, ISPON
- Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered, NIM
- Waste Management Association of Nigeria
Timeline
Project Environmental Manager
OILSERV Limited
11.2024 - Current
Environmental Specialist/Coordinator
OILSERV Limited
11.2022 - Current
Environmental Services Manager
Olu – Tee Engineering International Limited
09.2019 - 01.2022
General Manager
EBENCO Global Link Limited
04.2017 - 07.2019
Environmental/Commercial Superintendent
DEL Waste management Company Ltd.
08.2012 - 01.2017
Laboratory Manager
Bluesel Water Treatment Company Ltd.
10.2011 - 07.2012
Environmental/Laboratory (Biochemist) Analyst
International Energy Services Ltd.
05.2011 - 09.2011
Laboratory Manager
Devine Concepts Integrated Services Ltd, DCISL
08.2008 - 04.2011
Laboratory Trainee
Technology Partners International Ltd
12.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Management
Saint Louis African University (SLAUB)
Higher National Diploma - Chemistry/Biochemistry
Federal Polytechnic, FPI
Master of Science - Environmental and Petroleum Management
Institut Pratique De Sante Publique (IPSP)
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