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BENSON OGAH

BENSON OGAH

HSE Professional
Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

  • HSE professional with over fifteen years’ experience in the oil and gas, real estate and construction, facility management and maintenance and seismic exploration services industry with qualifications in civil engineering and additional qualifications in health safety and environment. Highly pro-active and articulate in communication and possessing excellent leadership, management and persuasive skills to bring about changes in the work culture particularly on quality, health, safety and environmental issues.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications

Work History

Management Representative

Provast Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2013 - Current
  • For QMS Provast Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Facility Management for IOCs (SHELL, TOTAL, HARLIBUTON etc.), Institution, Residential and commercial Facilities.
  • Ensured that the quality management system (QMS) of the company conforms to the ISO 9001:2015 standards.
  • Ensured that the processes within the scope of the company’s quality management system are delivering their intended outputs.
  • Ensured that reports on the performance of the quality management system and on opportunities for improvement are presented to the top management for review as a basis for improvement of the quality management system.
  • Ensured the promotion of customer focus throughout the organisation.
  • Ensured that the integrity of the quality management system is maintained when changes to the quality management system are planned and implemented.
  • Managed the company’s departmental ISO representative/internal auditors and organise its work.
  • Liaised with external parties on matters relating to the Quality Management System.
  • Coordinated the QMS audit functions such as audit planning, execution, reporting and follow-up.
  • Coordinate QMS training, implementation and process improvement processes.

HSE Manager

Provast Limited
Lagos, Lagos
05.2011 - Current
  • Promoted good health, safety and environmental practices throughout all company's activities.
  • Supervised and gave leadership to the HSE Team.
  • Devised, developed and monitored effective Risk Assessment management strategies and made recommendations on the implementation of these strategies.
  • Reviewed and developed health and safety policies and procedures and made recommendations on their implementation and application.
  • Conducted in house safety training for staff and contractors.
  • Planned and conducted scheduled workplace safety inspections and audits and ensured that any remedial recommendations are implemented.
  • Ensured that regulatory and statutory requirements are complied with throughout the organisation.
  • Investigate and arrange for all accidents and near-misses be investigated, reviewed report of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action.
  • Developed procedures to ensure that contractors, suppliers, consultants and other irregular visitors to the company comply with relevant legislation and company safety policies.
  • Developed and ensured the implementation of the company's Fire and Evacuation Procedure and monitored its effectiveness by undertaking fire evacuation drills on all sites at least twice per year.

HSE Coordinator

Midis Energy Services Limited
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
04.2007 - 03.2011
  • Developed HSE manuals, plans and procedures for staff and the company, training and induction of staff.
  • Provided leadership for the HSE team.
  • Conducted HSE facility inspection and audit to ensure compliance.
  • Carried out incident investigation and review.
  • Carried out the HSE evaluation of contractors to ensure they meet the minimum HSE requirement.
  • Carried out HSE performance measurement and review for the company and contractors,.
  • Ensured that Project Site Health and Safety expectations are communicated to and understood by employees and contractors working in Projects.
  • Ensured that the regulatory and statutory requirement in the company’s operations are complied with.
  • Promoted and coordinated the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policies, rules, products, services and operations.

Building Services Supervisor

Midis Energy Services LTD For SNEPCO
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
10.2009 - 03.2011

· Coordinated general building refurbishments and facilities management in the area of pre and post-occupation renovation and upgrade of buildings and facilities.

· Supervised projects and capital building projects handled by other service providers.

· Managed Customer Interface with contractor, landlord and client.

· Supervised contractor teams including performance measurement, performance reviews and compliance.

· Developed annual business plan, including spending (Budgeting), contracts, resources, projects.

· Supervised the renovation; upgrade works and facility management activities.

· Liaised with service providers for on-going building projects to provide departmental oversight and management information on progress.

· Supervised contracts related activities, maintaining cordial relationship with Landlords and Landlord representatives.

· Provide routine progress report and expenditure trend on-going projects.

· Participated and contributed competently in project meetings and site audits on progress, QA/QC and HSE.

· Managed HSE in all activities in line with departmental plan.

· Ensured strict compliance to the PTW system.

· Prepared status reports for all facility management and project activities and co-ordinated inputs from other discipline areas in weekly/monthly project reports.

QA/QC Civil Engineering Inspector

Midis Energy Services LTD For SNEPCO
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
04.2007 - 09.2009

· Developed work scope and specifications for contractors.

· Supervised cluster of estates and Facility Managers for client to

ensure smooth management of the estate.

· Monitored status of job using the Facility Management software

PLANON to ensure that SLA for the job is not exceeded and that

the right material and workmanship is engaged.

· Acted as interface between facility manager, customers and

operation team, ensuring the customer is satisfied and the quality

of work done is satisfactory and accepted before payment is made.

· Prepared daily and weekly report on progress of work to Team

Lead.

· Supervised construction, renovation and fabrication Projects

ensuring work is done according to work scope and specification.

· Carried out pre-lease inspection of offices and residential facilities

to ensure they meet with the company's standard before it is

leased.

· Organised weekly project progress review meeting with contractors

to ensure work scheduled is been kept and difficulty during the

project execution is addressed.

· Carried out scheduled Facility inspection and follow up on close

out of findings with Facility Manager.

· Carried out inspection of contractor’s tools and equipment to be

used for project prior to mobilisation to site, to ascertain the right

and safe equipment are used.

HSE Advisor

United Geophysical Nig. Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2004 - 12.2006
  • Seismic exploration for Agip Oil Company in the Niger Delta.
  • Advised Management on HSE issues as it affects Company's operations.
  • Supervised the HSE Team and other support staff.
  • Planned and periodic HSE trainings for project personnel.
  • Participated in incident/accident investigation and follow-up on close out of recommendations.
  • Coordinated and conducted risk assessment with the various sectional and team members.
  • Coordinated the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment, storage and disbursement to project staff based on request.
  • Carried out audit of all of Rapid Moving Line Camps to ensure they meet the standard of the Department of Petroleum Resources.
  • Conducted safety performance monitoring, tracked quality control and followed up on Contractors and Subcontractors to ensure they are working in compliance to the HSE procedures and plans.
  • Monitored the external environment for potential risks and opportunity.
  • Prepared corrective action report on audits carried out and monitored the close out of findings by respective action parties.
  • Facilitated the conduct of job safety analysis with other sectional heads and work crew.
  • Managed and monitored the staff database on crew.
  • Linked PPE issuance to individual staff on the database to monitor PPE usage by crew and supervised the preparation ID card issuance to field workers.

Safety Officer

Jagal Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
06.2004 - 12.2004

• Organised and participated in site inspection and audit.
• Conducted and documented monthly HSE meetings on site.
• Collated and prepared weekly and monthly HSE statistics and reviewed of safety performance of on.
• Lead workers in carrying out job hazard analysis.
• Monitored contractors ensuring they meet and comply with all safety procedures on site and organised onsite induction, safety training for site workers.

HSE Coordinator

Odidi Ventures Limited
Warri, Nigeria, Nigeria
01.2003 - 05.2004

• Provided HSE support to the project team to ensure work comply

with client HSE standards.
• Developed HSE expectations and performance measurement.
• Developed contract HSE plan.
• Conducted site safety audit and inspection to ensure compliance

to company and client HSE policies and procedures.
• Facilitated the conduct job hazard analysis with staff.
• Carried out onsite safety training and induction for staff.
• Managed the storage and issuance of personal protective

equipment to site staff.
• Prepared weekly and monthly HSE report for site management

deliberations and monitored the safety performance of project

team.

Safety Officer

Fel-Feeco Int. Ltd
Warri, Nigeria, Nigeria
08.2001 - 09.2002

· Conducted job safety analysis with staff and obtained daily permit to work from client before work commencement.

· Developed project HSE plan and monitored the set targets to ensure compliance.

· Participated in safety audit/inspection and follow up on close out of all findings.

· Carried out new employee induction and in house training.

· Monitored the implementation of HSE project execution plans and participate in update/reviews to ensure alignment with major projects HSE Management System.

· Conducted and participated in incident/accident investigation, and followed up on close of recommendation.

· Prepare weekly and monthly HSE report for management deliberations.

Safety Officer

Remore Odi Services Ltd
Warri, Nigeria, Nigeria
04.2000 - 04.2001

· Assisted operations team in the development of project Health and Safety Plans.

· Conducted job safety analysis with work crew and ensured they understand the hazards and controls that is required to prevent incident on site.

· Conducted safety audits / inspections of company's processes and operations and followed up on the close out of audit findings.

· Conducted emergency response drills on site to ensure the readiness of staff during real emergency. Followed up on feedback from drills requiring management attention.

· Conducted health and safety related in-house training and HSE induction training and also facilitated the provision of training by external providers.

· Obtained daily permit to work from client before work commencement and engaged staff in a daily tool box talk.

· Prepared weekly, monthly HSE report for management deliberation.

· Supervised daily maintenance activities on site and ensured the scope and specification for the jobs are complied with.

Safety Officer

Vinkevweese & Company Ltd
Warri, Nigeria, Nigeria
12.1999 - 03.2000

· Conducted job safety analysis with staff and obtained daily permit to work from client before work commencement.

· Developed project HSE plan and monitored the set targets to ensure compliance.

· Participated in safety audit/inspection and follow up on close out of all findings.

· Carried out new employee induction and in house training.

· Monitored the implementation of HSE project execution plans and participate in update/reviews to ensure alignment with major projects HSE Management System.

· Conducted and participated in incident/accident investigation, and followed up on close of recommendation.

· Prepared weekly and monthly HSE report for management deliberations.

· Managed the storage and issuance of personal protective equipment to staff.

· Obtained daily permit to work and other complimentary certificates from client before work commencement on site.

Safety Officer

Lutoyo Int. Ltd
Warri, Nigeria, Nigeria
06.1999 - 12.1999

· Conducted job safety analysis with work crew and ensured they understand the hazards and controls that is required to prevent incident on site.

· Conducted safety audits / inspections of company's processes and operations and followed up on the close out of audit findings.

· Conducted emergency response drills on site to ensure the readiness of staff during real emergency.

· Followed up on feedback from drills requiring management attention.

· Conducted health and safety related in-house training and HSE induction training and also facilitated the provision of training by external providers.

· Obtained daily permit to work from client before work commencement and engaged staff in a daily tool box talk.

· Prepared weekly, monthly HSE report for management deliberation.

· Supervised daily maintenance activities on site and ensured the scope and specification for the jobs are complied with.Construction for Shell, Warri, Nigeria.

Education

Masters - Personnel Psychology

University Of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
08.2017 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma PGD - Entrepreneurship and Business Management

International School Of Management
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2015 - 05.2015

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Civil Engineering Technology

Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi, Nigeria
04.2001 - 12.2002

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) - Civil Engineering Technology

Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi, Nigeria
04.1996 - 12.1998

Skills

Auditingundefined

Certification

Health Safety and Environment Competence Development Level 3 Certificate- ISPON

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Affiliations

Associate Member Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria

Member, Occupational Safety and Health Association UK Nigerian Chapter

Member International Facility Management Association

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

AIGPE Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

06-2020

Scaffold Erectors and Inspection

06-2018

ISO 9001 2015 Lead Auditor

03-2018

Masters - Personnel Psychology

University Of Ibadan
08.2017 - Current

First Aid

06-2017

NEBOSH IGC

05-2015

Post Graduate Diploma PGD - Entrepreneurship and Business Management

International School Of Management
01.2015 - 05.2015

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Leadership and Motivation

01-2015

Health Safety and Environment Competence Development Level 3 Certificate- ISPON

11-2014

Leadership Certificate Course

09-2014

Cross Cultural Conflict Management for Managers

10-2013

Management Representative

Provast Limited
08.2013 - Current

HSE Manager

Provast Limited
05.2011 - Current

Building Services Supervisor

Midis Energy Services LTD For SNEPCO
10.2009 - 03.2011

HSE Coordinator

Midis Energy Services Limited
04.2007 - 03.2011

QA/QC Civil Engineering Inspector

Midis Energy Services LTD For SNEPCO
04.2007 - 09.2009

Health Safety and Environment Competence Development Level 2 Certificate- ISPON

03-2007

HSE Advisor

United Geophysical Nig. Limited
12.2004 - 12.2006

Safety Officer

Jagal Nigeria Limited
06.2004 - 12.2004

HSE Coordinator

Odidi Ventures Limited
01.2003 - 05.2004

Safety Officer

Fel-Feeco Int. Ltd
08.2001 - 09.2002

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Civil Engineering Technology

Auchi Polytechnic
04.2001 - 12.2002

Health Safety and Environment Competence Development Level 3 Certificate- ISPON

09-2000

Safety Officer

Remore Odi Services Ltd
04.2000 - 04.2001

Safety Officer

Vinkevweese & Company Ltd
12.1999 - 03.2000

Safety Officer

Lutoyo Int. Ltd
06.1999 - 12.1999

General Health Safety and Environment Certificate- ISPON

01-1999

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) - Civil Engineering Technology

Auchi Polytechnic
04.1996 - 12.1998
BENSON OGAHHSE Professional