Dennis Monday Nwifama
Port Harcourt
Summary
Experienced problem-solver dedicated to continuous learning with strong communication skills. Prepared to elevate team productivity and achieve positive results. Background in firefighting, specializing in fire suppression, rapid decision-making, and maintaining composure in high-stress situations. Over two decades of expertise in responding to fire alarms, proficient in fire emergency protocols.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel Assistant I
Rivers State Water Board
09.1990 - 10.1995
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Fire Fighter 2
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
05.1996 - 01.2001
Firefighter 1
Liquefied Gas Supply Plant, Soku
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Emergency Responder
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
06.2008 - 08.2017
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
Emergency Fire Response Crew Lead
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
02.2017 - 08.2024
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Generated and analyzed weekly reports to track crew performance and identify areas of improvement.
Emergency Fire Response Crew Lead
SPDC/RAEC
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
Union Treasurer NUPENG
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Responsible for managing the chapter finance accounts ,assuring adequate finance book keeping
- Participated in the annual negotiation for employee welfare between the union and management in 2009-2012 window
- Responsible for managing and disbursing the union funds, in line with the set guidelines governing the union finances
Union Secretary NUPENG
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for all records, correspondences and developing minutes of meetings between union and management
- Responsible for managing the union schedule of meetings, driving the vibrancy of the union through organized engagements
- Responsible alongside other union excos for interface management with company industrial relations/ employee relations and the workforce
- Support consultation with company management when the need arises
- Participated in engagements with management when there is a perceived difference between personnel and management
- Responsible for the notification of outcomes following every engagement meeting with the company
Education
First School Leaving Certificate -
State School Kpean
West African School Certificate - undefined
Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa
B.Sc. - Management
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria10-2003
Post-Graduate Diploma - Marketing
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria08-2012
Master of Science - Marketing
University of Port-Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria01-2022
PhD - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria11-2025
Skills
- Conflict management
- Team player
- Effective planning
- High social awareness
Languages
English
Ogoni
Office
084-428363
Home Town
Kpean
Awards
Merit Award, PSE-HSE Manager Mr. Aramabi, For professional performance during a fire incident at Mr. Olanrewaju Alao's house in Shell Residential Area, which led to the recruitment of 41 Manpower Supply Firemen.
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Nigeria
- Spouse's Name: Mrs. Paulinah L. Nwifama
- Number of Children: 1
- Date of Birth: 10/16/72
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
- Place of Birth: Rivers
Certification
- Institution of fire engineers(London) obtained Preliminary Certificate of Fire Engineering
- International Fire Training Centre Teeside, London qualified as a Senior officer in Aircraft Fire Fighting
- Safety Centre International Limited ,Omagwa certified breathing apparatus wearer
- Nigerian Red Cross Society, completed First aid course
- Dependable Scientific Ventures Limited completed Hearts and Minds HSE Workshop
Timeline
Emergency Fire Response Crew Lead
SPDC/RAEC
08.2024 - Current
Emergency Fire Response Crew Lead
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
02.2017 - 08.2024
Union Secretary NUPENG
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
09.2012 - 01.2014
Union Treasurer NUPENG
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
05.2009 - 08.2012
Emergency Responder
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC
06.2008 - 08.2017
Firefighter 1
Liquefied Gas Supply Plant, Soku
01.2005 - 03.2007
Fire Fighter 2
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
05.1996 - 01.2001
Personnel Assistant I
Rivers State Water Board
09.1990 - 10.1995
West African School Certificate - undefined
Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa
First School Leaving Certificate -
State School Kpean
B.Sc. - Management
University of Port Harcourt
Post-Graduate Diploma - Marketing
University of Port Harcourt
Master of Science - Marketing
University of Port-Harcourt
PhD - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
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