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Sunday Nicholas OKORIE
Quality, Health, Safety And Environment Professional
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance Professional offering 10 years of expertise in risk management, policy development and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives, business leaders and project teams to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.
An action-oriented, enthusiastic, persuasive and a tough-caring QHSE professional with ability to engage project teams to communicate and promote QHSE Management System - to drive business compliance; risk control and reduction; prevent liability and litigation; ensure business sustainability; asset management and protection; and improve corporate image.
Exceptional risk assessment and management skills with focus on minimizing company liability by keeping all procedures, policies, processes and training in full compliance with established standards and legal requirement.
Able to work on own initiatives and as part of a team with ability to grasp new ideas, concepts, influence change and contribute to company success.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead QHSE Coordinator
VACC TECHNICAL LIMITED
Lagos-Island, Lagos
03.2015 - Current
- Provide QHSE Support and Advice to Project Manager, Project Team and Top Management – on and offsite.
- Provide QHSE leadership, direction and operational support to all project teams.
- Work closely with project electrical and mechanical team on progress and program of works coordination, hazardous assessment and work review.
- Track project QHSE Metrics and use data to identify and reduce risk.
- Ensure, in accordance with corporate guidelines, the implementation, updating, review and audit of the HSE System.
- Performs Risk Assessment and provide required HSE documentations.
- Manage and review project site hazard assessments, identifies unsafe acts/conditions and provide support, guidance and recommendation for corrective action to project team and top management.
- Ensure development, communication and implementation of QHSE Policies, programs and strategies.
- Monitor Site QHSE Performance and compliance to HSE regulations.
- Assist in all aspects of incident investigation including verifying root causes and coordinating the implementation of preventive/corrective actions.
- Ensures emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situation.
- Liaise with clients on QHSE related issues.
- Coordinate Contractors and Sub-contractors; conduct Safety Audits on Sub-contractors.
- Maintains all current and valid license and certification, to include Third Party Inspection Certificate.
- Coordinate heavy lifting operations.
- Control use of Hazardous Chemicals and monitor MSDS.
- Ensure day to day Site Safety Inspection and Compliance Monitoring.
- Organize and participate in Site Safety Coordination Meeting.
- Carries out QHSE In-house training and learning.
- Provide technical and administrative support for all QHSE process, policies and programs.
- Maintains current working knowledge of all applicable HSE Regulations.
- COVID-19 Prevention/Spread Protocols.
- Handled day-to-day running of Project HSE requirement and Permit to Work, ensuring high levels of productivity and progress.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Performed duties in accordance with clients and applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked closely with project teams to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with clients and applicable standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
HSE Consultant
Kevron Consulting Limited
Ikeja, Lagos
11.2014 - 02.2015
- HSE Advisory and support service to clients/customers.
- Support companies’ management on implementation of Health and Safety Management System.
- Management of HSE Officers deployed to client project sites.
- Coordinated Project Site Safety activities.
- Liaised with international HSE Awarding bodies; NEBOSH, IOSH, AIEMA, ABIOSH.
- Asset Safety and Project Support.
- Led and managed staff, business planning, administration, operations, procedures and correspondence.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed team of 7 employees, overseeing hiring, training, procurement, maintenance, international partners and professional growth of employees.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed multimedia presentations for presentation to prospective clients and customers.
- Served as company representative at conferences and events to promote company objectives and products.
HSE Officer
Lagos State Safety Commission
Ikeja, Nigeria
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Health and Safety Education, Training and Presentation.
- Development of Training Proposals, Plans and Programs.
- Safety Awareness and Sensitization Programs Coordination.
- Development of Health and Safety Module.
- External and Internal Conference, Seminar and Exhibition.
- Inspection and Audit.
- Compliance and Monitoring.
- Accident investigations and respond to public complaints.
- Advisory and public support services.
- Oversee Safety Consultant registration; liaise and consult with consultants.
- Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting reports.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Safety Champion (NYSC)
Lagos State Safety Commission
Ikeja, Nigeria
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Ensure safety and risk of colleagues are at zero level Hazard identification Conducted monthly safety checks and inspections Participated in safety inspection of companies and Government MDAs.
- Administrative roles, documents control and filing.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Election Presiding Officer
Independence National Electoral Commission
Ifako-Gbagada, Lagos
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Arranged election materials before/after election Verified prospective voters Coordinated party agents, voters, law enforcement officer and other stakeholders.
- Supervised and assigned tasks to Assistant Presiding Officers.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Managed team of 5 employees, overseeing election process, election materials, collation of results, party agents, designated law enforcement officers and voters.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all stakeholders, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of Agriculture
Abeokuta-Ogun State, Nigeria 09.2006 - 11.2010
Skills
Personal Effectiveness: Strong communication, adaptability, self-awareness, negotiation, problem-solving, critical thinking
undefinedCertification
COSHH Risk Assessor
Affiliations
IOSH-NIGERIA Network Group
Society for Safe Motherhood (www.societyforsafemotherhood.org)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 HSE Officers with over 150 personnel on site.
- Achieved 2.5 Million Safe Manhours without LTI with 90% - 95% Work at Height over duration of 2 years.
- Safe Media Tie-In of Fire Hydrant, Sprinklers and Chilled Water Lines with required pressure of 15 Bar.
- Over 95% increased workers HSE Awareness, leading to increased participation and awareness.
- Over 90% reduced absenteeism over ill health.
- Over 95% increase in compliance to client safety standard with insignificant number of breach.
- Resolved PTW issuance delays, leading to timely issuance and project progress.
- Increased involvement and participation in Toolbox Meeting through grouping, opportunity and interactive discussions.
- Saved significant amount of money by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems and ensuring asset protection.
Quote
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Timeline
COSHH Risk Assessor
04-2020
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Course
12-2017
Compliance and Acceptance of Scaffolding - Working Safely at Height
07-2015
Lead QHSE Coordinator
VACC TECHNICAL LIMITED
03.2015 - Current
HSE Consultant
Kevron Consulting Limited
11.2014 - 02.2015
NEBOSH International General Certificate (SN 00178736)
03-2013
HSE Officer
Lagos State Safety Commission
01.2012 - 11.2014
Election Presiding Officer
Independence National Electoral Commission
04.2011 - 06.2011
Safety Champion (NYSC)
Lagos State Safety Commission
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of Agriculture
09.2006 - 11.2010
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