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Work History
Education
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SELECTED PROJECTS PARTICIPATED
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GLORIA OGECHI KIO

GLORIA OGECHI KIO

SE ADVISOR, GLOBAL FUNCTIONS AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Port Harcourt,RIVERS STATE

Summary

Skilled NEBOSH -certified SE professional with over 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with 9+ years spearheading Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) best practices across Renaissance Africa Energy Company Ltd.(Formerly SPDC) locations. Proficient in Coaching, Environmental Impact Assessment, OSHA standards, Process Safety, HACCP protocols, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and Oil and Gas industry Regulations. Demonstrated expertise in Incident Investigation, Contractor management and HSSE Training and Development. Currently seeking to leverage this extensive HSEQ experience to provide high-level advisory and strategic support to IOCs across the globe.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications

Work History

SE SPECIALIST/TRAINER/INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR

GFHP RENIASSANCE AFRICA ENERGY COMPANY
10.2015 - Current
  • Supporting the Global Functions & Human Performance manager in delivering HSE initiatives across multiple locations within NGRE , contributing to 95% reduction in workplace incidents over 6 years.
  • Reduced workplace incidents and enhancing behavioral safety by driving best practices in HSE-MS
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Served as a liaison between the company and regulatory agencies during inspections or investigations related to EH&S matters.
  • Deployed digital FWE SWC across NGRE locations
  • Actively participated in contractor management of various contractors,this includes; capability assessment, pre-mobilization, medical fitness verification, etc.
  • Participated in updating organizational policies as necessary to reflect changes in industry best practices or evolving regulatory requirements related to environment, health and safety matters,this include FWE.
  • Support incident investigation team, ensuring timely reporting and implementation of corrective actions, duties include scribing, interviews, information gathering, reporting, etc.
  • Coordinated Environmental Compliance Monitoring (ECM) for Corporate Utilities per NUPRC (Former DPR) protocol (EGASPIN).
  • Supported the development and delivery of HSE Training Programs within SPDC, NGRE facilities (East & West).
  • Coordinated the SPDC, NGRE HSSE Passport Induction Training & refresher courses, also 3rd party (stakeholders) HSE Trainings as the need arises.
  • Participated in the development and review of training modules which are tailored specifically to the needs of the shop-floor contractor workers at every step of the project life cycle.
  • Supported new hires through comprehensive onboarding processes, resulting in quicker acclimation to the company's safety culture and expectations
  • Actively participated in the kick-off of NHIS scheme amongst others, for NGRE contractor personnel, this included liaising with key internal and external stakeholders,data gathering,etc.
  • Coordinated and tracked actions from Management Facility Engagements (MFEs) across locations conducted by various leaders, follow up actions till close-out.
  • Served as a subject matter expert for Training & Development within NGRE SE team , providing guidance to colleagues on various support processes and procedures.

SE SUPPORT, CATERING /FOOD SAFETY TRAINER

SPDC
10.2015 - 01.2024
  • Developed safety training programs that reduced food poisoning incidents by 30%
  • Assisted in carrying out Contract Risk Assessment (CRA),JHA, WMS, Contract HSE Plan for various projects/activities.
  • Developed Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for catering operations within SCiN.
  • Monitored and ensured compliance by contractors to Food and Hospitality industry and HACCP standards.
  • Participated in incident investigations, LOD audits and MFEs related to Facility Management,Projects and food safety.
  • Developed and implemented food safety checklists for NGRE contractors and Ad-hoc food vendor inspections in collaboration with OH.
  • Coordinated Contract Kick-off meetings,HSE meetings and other engagements with contractors.
  • Prevented workplace incidents by carrying out periodic inspections to ensure correct placement and serviceability of all safety critical equipment in the location including Portable Appliance Test (PAT) and thermography for all vendor appliances.
  • Carried out periodic HSE cascades with contractor personnel on behalf of the line manager with attendance of over 150 persons.
  • Conducted Pre-mobilization exercises and relevant inspections to contractor base locations.


HSEQ /ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

AWA ENGINEERING COMPANY NIGERIA LTD
11.2010 - 01.2012
  • Implemented HSEQ policies, resulting in obtaining ISO 9001 certification within 12 months
  • Carried out Environmental Impact Assessment,Post Impact Studies, Environmental Evaluation reports for various projects
  • Assisted in the development of safety manuals and training materials.
  • Supported the HR department in organizing recruitment drives and employee onboarding processes.
  • Maintained records of safety audits, inspections, and compliance reports.
  • Developed SOPs for all environmental field activities.
  • Maintained accurate and organized records, Inspected, surveyed, calibrated, tested etc. all field equipment to ensure certifications are maintained and updated.
  • Liaised with and assist the Utilities Superintendent to ensure that equipment maintenance is entered into the Planned Maintenance System and frequently updated.
  • Under the direction of the HSE superintendent, investigated all incidents and accidents to initially make the area safe and then to determine cause.
  • Maintained safety reports, correspondence and documents in accordance with the SEP system.
  • Assisted the Operations team with the implementation of document control procedures.
  • Administered and monitor a Code of Safe Handling of Hazardous substances on site and maintain product data sheets.

SUPERVISOR, MICROBIOLOGY, WET CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY LABORATORIES/QHSE OFFICER

TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA LTD
06.2006 - 01.2009
  • Developed microbiological methods and routine analysis of environmental samples for both physicochemical and biological parameters, preparation of samples in a variety of matrices for microbiological analysis.
  • Responsible for quality control of petroleum products and oil spill cleanup techniques. The process involves sample preparation, analysis, and result interpretation and presentation.
  • Conducted Solid Phase Biodegradability testing on Soils, Sludge, and Sediments.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in ASTM, NESREA, EGASPIN and DPR methodology.
  • Exceptionally competent in lab environment: testing, troubleshooting, documentation, set-up, training, problem solving, and client interface.
  • Technical writing and optimization of SOP's and protocols for new procedures, test methods, and lab equipment.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot analytical lab instruments including GC, ICP, TOC, FTIR, spectrophotometers, viscometers, auto-titrators, and Karl Fischer titrators.
  • Partaking in wet chemistry techniques: pipetting, titrations, extractions, refluxing, separation, condensing, and formulation.
  • Extremely detailed and accurate in maintaining comprehensive laboratory books and documentation of all work and assays performed in the lab.
  • Perform calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments. Refining my ability to understand the principles of instruments and to trouble shoot associated problems.
  • Carried out Toxicity tests (96hr LC50) for drilling chemicals and various hydrocarbons
  • Conduct safety meetings and follow-up resolutions of such meetings, design and supervise contingency/emergency response procedures. Method review and development, report writing.

CATERING ASSURANCE & QA/QC SUPERVISOR

UACN
08.2004 - 12.2005
  • Food And Raw Materials Production Supervision, Microbial Evaluation and Physical Inspection of Food Products (Frozen foods, etc) ensuring proper quality control in the factory and restaurants.
  • Conducted trainings and induction programs for UACN staff as at when required.
  • Finance control, customer service, stock supervision, managed the procurement of goods and services.
  • Responsibilities included liaising with departmental managers to determine their requirements daily, sourcing of goods and services and inviting tenders.
  • Tenders are evaluated and negotiations conducted with selected contractors and terms of contract drawn up.
  • Followed up on contractors to ensure prompt delivery of quality products/services.

Education

MSc. - Health, Environment, Safety & Security

Integrated Institute of Environment And Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources (IIED, FUPRE)
Delta State
12.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology (Microbiology Option) CGPA : 3.05

University of Science And Technology
Nkpolu,Port Harcourt ,Rivers State
05.1999 - 08.2003

Skills

SELECTED PROJECTS PARTICIPATED

Environmental Impact Assessment of Oginigba - Slaughter Road Dualization Project, Rivers. (2010)


Environmental Baseline Study/Survey of OPL 290 (Offshore).(2011)

EER Studies of Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Ltd facilities in Onne, Trans-Amadi and Acrealton yards.(2012)

Post Impact Studies of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) in Ikebiri and Azuzuama Community in Bayelsa State.(2011)

EER Studies of Boskel Nigeria Ltd facility at Shell Flow Station Road, Elelenwo, KM 17, Aba – Port Harcourt Express Way, Port Harcourt – Rivers State.(2011)

Cameron Offshore Waste Management in Mc Dermott Road, Warri- Delta State.(2011)

Environmental Impact Assessment of Rumuokwurusi - Eneka - Igwuruta Road Dualization, Rivers State. (2010)

Environmental Impact Assessment of Lakodey/Kpogo/Wakama/ Bridge Construction and Road Dualization, Rivers State (2011)

Environmental Impact Assessment of Omega Refinery in Ikpokiri, Rivers State.(2010)

Environmental Impact Assessment of Omerelu-Ubima-Isiokpo Road Dualization project, Rivers State. (2011)

Shell Petroleum Development Company,Nigeria.:

Environmental compliance monitoring of oil & gas Facilities(gas plants & flow stations within Oben, Sapele and Amukpe, aqueous and gaseous emissions control.

Remediation site monitoring 2006-2008. Projects include GC analysis for TPH,BTEX, METALS and microbial enumeration.

Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited :

Waste pit monitoring of EPNL OML 58 operational sites (2008).

Oil spill investigation/Cleanup of ODIMERENYI, OML 58 - OBAGI (2008).

Oil spill investigation of EREMA “ER 6, 7 & 8 OBAGI (2007).

Field characterization/ Investigation of OBAGI flare pit effluent overflow (2007).

Sanitary Waste Water analysis of EPNL PHC base & village (2005 – 2008).

Drilling mud and cutting analysis including acute toxicity evaluation,(2006 – 2008 Drilling campaign).

Nigerian AGIP Oil Company:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of OGBOBENE AND OBIAFU oil fields (re-entry).

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of ASHAKA / ASEMOKE further field development.

Post impact assessment of IDU oil spill site & OKPAI oil field.

Nigeria-Sao Tome Joint Development Zone :

Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) of Joint Development Zone in the GULF of GUINEA (2006).

Nigerian National Petroleum corporation :

Environmental Impact Assessment of NNPC mega station at ASABA (2007).

Dovetak Nigerian limited:

Environmental audit of AFAM power station, OYIGBO, RIVERS STATE (2007).

Sauri Consultants Nigerian Limited :

Environmental Impact Assessment of petroleum product retail outlet at ETCHE, Rivers State (2007).

Certification

National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) International General Certificate, 01/01/17

Awards

Honored by the GM, NGRE SCiN : Recognition of the Nigerian Real Estate Contractor Personnel on the Achievement of 10 million Lost Time Injury Free Exposure Man-Hours for outstanding SE Support in Achieving Goal Zero (Zero Incidents) in 2017

Accomplishments

  • Successfully Facilitated Hse Training & Coaching Sessions Including HACCP, for over 5,800 Renaissance Africa Energy Ltd personnel across all locations thus contributing to LTI -free man-hours and Zero food poisoning achieved.
  • Collaborated with team Corporate Utilities team to supervise the Environmental Compliance Monitoring (ECM) at the PHIA SCPP.
  • Assisted in the launch of the NHIS scheme for NGRE Contractor personnel.
  • Successfully carried out a CAT2+ incident investigation involving a finger injury at BOGT.

REFEREES

ENGR. COLLINS ADAMS

SE HUB CONSULTANT,

GLOBAL FUNCTIONS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE.

RENAISSANCE AFRICA ENERGY COMPANY LTD.

Email: Collins.Adams@raecafrica.com


DR. ALBERT IKOLO

GLOBAL FUNCTIONS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE MANAGER, 

RENAISSANCE AFRICA ENERGY COMPANY LTD.

Email: Albert.Ikolo@raecafrica.com


MRS. GLADYS IKHALO

FIELD CATERING MANAGER,  NGRE

RENAISSANCE AFRICA ENERGY COMPANY LTD

Email: Gladys.Ikhalo@raecafrica.com

Timeline

MSc. - Health, Environment, Safety & Security

Integrated Institute of Environment And Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources (IIED, FUPRE)
12.2024 - Current

SE SPECIALIST/TRAINER/INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR

GFHP RENIASSANCE AFRICA ENERGY COMPANY
10.2015 - Current

SE SUPPORT, CATERING /FOOD SAFETY TRAINER

SPDC
10.2015 - 01.2024

HSEQ /ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

AWA ENGINEERING COMPANY NIGERIA LTD
11.2010 - 01.2012

SUPERVISOR, MICROBIOLOGY, WET CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY LABORATORIES/QHSE OFFICER

TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA LTD
06.2006 - 01.2009

CATERING ASSURANCE & QA/QC SUPERVISOR

UACN
08.2004 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology (Microbiology Option) CGPA : 3.05

University of Science And Technology
05.1999 - 08.2003

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