Gladys Imon Obetoh
Port Harcourt
Summary
Meticulous occupational health and safety professional with over 10years of experience, acquired through on the job experiences and training, ISO lead auditor qualifications, NEBOSH certification, ISPON trainings and focusing on enhanced workplace safety and compliance.
Results-driven QHSE Manager with exceptional leadership, organizational skill, communication abilities and with knack for fostering culture of safety and commitment to compliance with evolving regulations. Successfully reduced workplace incidents by 10% through enhanced training programme. Also led initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiency. Known for implementing robust quality management systems that enhance performance and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
QHSE Manager
Foltoks Energy Resources Limited
Lagos,Nigeria.
11.2016 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
- Streamlined record-keeping process of accident/incident reports, near misses, hazard and risk data for analysis/evaluation references.
- Established robust incident reporting procedures, improved response time significantly.
- Investigated reports on accident and hazardous occurrences to determine the causes, making recommendations for corrective measures.
- Assessed workplace risks, educating workers/crew on related laws and regulations.
- Trained over 20 personnel on occupational and environmental health compliance.
- Streamlined current working knowledge of flag/ Local Maritime Authority circulars/ notification, send on board vessels for implementation.
- Followed the supplied of ergonomic equipment and tools for enhanced employee working conditions.
- Enhanced faultless food safety and hygiene ratings across random inspections.
- Supported and monitored return to work programs for optimized employee re-establishment.
- Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental demands.
- Prioritized health and safety when working on projects for crew/contractors/suppliers across industries.
- Implemented rigorous standards for health, safety and environment, ensuring adherence by all employees.
- Implemented and monitored programs intended to reduce environmental pollution on board the vessels.
QHSSE Executive
VM Marine International Limited
Ajman,UAE (Remote)
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Improved operations by implementing training and drills development sessions into employee schedules.
- Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and drive team performance, accountability and alignment.
- Architected technical operational processes, resulting in significant cost savings and increased organizational efficiency.
- Implemented employee engagement programme, boosting morale and reducing turnover rates.
- Monitored and reviewed daily, weekly, monthly report from vessels to identify areas for action taken/ not taken on HSSE matters of the vessels.
- Created and led successful safety cultures focused on performance.
- Provided clients with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
- Carried out on board training on HSSE matters and ISM induction as required.
- Maintained accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight safety results.
- Maintained organizational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Prepared strategic plans to govern functioning of speed boat boarding operations.
- Liaised with external auditors for carry out ISM/ISPS/MLC audits on vessels, Collected the necessary documents and followed up with the vessels non-conformities & Observations closed out before the window period. Prepared the safety Flashes/ posters/ bulletins/ training PPT based on the Event report/ Audit Observations.
QHSSE Officer
CS-OFFSHORE INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD
Port Harcourt, Rivers State,Nigeria.
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Regularly inspected company premises to ensure adherence to fire hazard and safety guidelines.
- Organized toolbox talks and site safety meetings.
- Ensured safety health and environmental policies are followed in the company and obeyed at all times by the workers
- Record keeping of all Safety Management System filing system and its implementations
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes, making recommendations for corrective measures.
- Responded to reported emergencies as instructed by my line manager and with utmost efficiency.
- Conducted safety audits, safety inspections and safety trainings, documenting findings appropriately.
- Wrote and updated company Safety Management System Manual (SMS) and reviewed changes to support accuracy.
Marine Safety Supervisor
Adamac Marine Services Limited
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
07.2002 - 04.2014
- Prepared reports and review to allow for company safety monitoring.
- Prepared and updated the data base information of all our vessel in our fleet.
- Documented accidents, injuries and near misses in detail to enable future prevention.
- Monitored operations on board vessels and reported on underperforming areas to address improvement options.
- Enhanced workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
- Encouraging crew members to improve and update their knowledge and training
- Led weekly staff safety meetings to report weekly data or concerns.
- Participated in the updating of vessel SMS Manuals and checklists
- Led monthly fire drills, monitoring evacuation time to verify alignment with national targets and company compliance.
- Maintained faultless food safety and hygiene ratings across random inspections on board ships.
- Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with regulatory environmental requirements.
- Oversaw development of robust training manuals, clearly outlining safety training procedures as required.
Mechanical Engineer
INTERNATIONAL OILFIELD SERVICES LIMITED
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Collaborated with engineering team in servicing and maintenance of industrial heavy-duty generator engines.
- Documented repairs and maintenance processes to meet long-term upkeep requirements of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Used investigative troubleshooting strategies to efficiently locate and diagnose system faults with our team.
- Implemented technical system solutions according to manufacturer's recommendations and engineering principles.
- Documented maintenance processes to meet long-term upkeep requirements of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Collaborated with our engineering team to inspect completed equipment for compliance with codes, design specifications. and quality standards.
Education
AI - Prompt Engineering
Alison Academy
Galway, Ireland.02-2026
Certificate of Completion. - Customer Service
Alison Academy
Galway, Ireland.04-2023
International General Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety.
NEBOSH
United Kingdom.10-2020
Member - ISPON
Institute of Safety Professionals
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria09-2020
Lead Auditor - Occupational Health And Safety Management System(I
Charis
United Kingdom09-2020
Lead Auditor - Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015)
TVE International Academy Pvt Ltd.
United Kingdom09-2020
HSE Level 3 - HSE Competence Development Course
Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
Port Harcourt,Rivers State, Nigeria06-2020
Lead Auditor - Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015)
BSCIC Certification Private Limited
United Kingdom06-2018
Ship Security Officer - Ship Security Course
International Register of Shipping
Miami, Florida. USA.12-2005
Mechanical Engineering
Edo State University, Ekpoma.
Edo State, Nigeria.10-1999
Skills
- AI Prompt Engineering
- Knowledge in risk assessment
- Adaptive team player
- Incident investigation
- Safety culture development
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety orientations
- Data analytical abilities
- Training programme development
- Continuous improvements
- Problem-solving
Timeline
QHSE Manager
Foltoks Energy Resources Limited
11.2016 - Current
QHSSE Executive
VM Marine International Limited
06.2014 - 08.2015
QHSSE Officer
CS-OFFSHORE INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD
06.2014 - 07.2015
Marine Safety Supervisor
Adamac Marine Services Limited
07.2002 - 04.2014
Mechanical Engineer
INTERNATIONAL OILFIELD SERVICES LIMITED
01.2001 - 06.2002
AI - Prompt Engineering
Alison Academy
Certificate of Completion. - Customer Service
Alison Academy
International General Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety.
NEBOSH
Member - ISPON
Institute of Safety Professionals
Lead Auditor - Occupational Health And Safety Management System(I
Charis
Lead Auditor - Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015)
TVE International Academy Pvt Ltd.
HSE Level 3 - HSE Competence Development Course
Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
Lead Auditor - Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015)
BSCIC Certification Private Limited
Ship Security Officer - Ship Security Course
International Register of Shipping
Mechanical Engineering
Edo State University, Ekpoma.