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Chidozie Okoro

Chidozie Okoro

Swansea,West Glamorgan

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated EHS Site Specialist with over 12 years of experience of verifiable success across Oil and Gas, Power, Engineering and Construction sectors.

Expertise in creative problem-solving and excellent communication skills, Effectively collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and drive a culture of safety.

Strong background in project management, utilizing tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint to deliver impactful presentations and drive engagement. Ability to interpret Engineering Design, Drawings and Specifications.

With a focus on collaboration and teamwork, consistently provided excellent customer service while ensuring the highest level of safety standards.

Future goals include further developing my project management skills and expanding my knowledge in environmental sustainability initiatives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Support Worker

M and D Care Ltd
Penygroes, Llanelli, UK
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Drove short-term troubleshooting and long-term improvement efforts across multiple platforms.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.

Warehouse Operative

Amazon UK Services Ltd
Swansea, UK
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Achieved an increased Customer Returns target by progressing from processing 15 items/hour in the first 2 weeks of resumption to over 25 items/hour after 4 weeks.
  • Operated controls to transfer loose materials between transport and storage containers.
  • Regularly exceeded performance and productivity targets through accurate, efficient picking and packing.

Safety Advisor

Zerad Energies for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Achieved zero lost time incident through the execution of an all-inclusive Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management System
  • Enhanced the reliability of the company's Health and Safety Management System by 100% through bi-yearly internal audits.
  • Up-skilled employee performance by 95% via the implementation of quarterly training sessions.
  • Introduced a new Access control tool/Register, currently used to track entry/exit of personnel on site.
  • Prepared high-quality weekly and monthly HSE reports, analyzing trends for management decision

Site EHS Specialist

FieldCore Services Solutions, a GE Company
Portharcourt, Nigeria
11.2018 - 04.2022
  • Introduced the widely accepted Safety slogan on site, improving safety culture which is used in all FieldCore/GE sites worldwide.

'If you see something - Say Something

If you Say Something - Do Something, and

If you Do Something - Document that thing'

  • Authored the development of an effective Process Safety Management Plan (PSMP), reducing risk.
  • Conducted multiple Functional Hazard Risk Assessments (FHRA) and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), validating controls.
  • Managed required compliance activities, including the implementation of in-country legislation and FieldCore EHS programs.
  • Established a good rapport with site personnel, other contractors, and customers

EHS Specialist

General Electric Company, Afam VI CC Power Plant
Portharcourt, Nigeria
04.2014 - 08.2018
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Achieved zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI) through the implementation of a company-wide EHS Management.
  • Conducted 50+ quality control inspections, leading to a 90% reduction in project defects and rework.
  • Collaborated with senior management to resolve critical EHS challenges, resulting in cost savings and improved quality.
  • Established and managed accident and EHS Incident Investigation system.
  • Achieved an impeccable safety record through diligent safety audits and strict adherence to regulations.

WAREHOUSE AND INVENTORY SPECIALIST

Alstom Nigeria Ltd
Lagos
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Created and monitored KPI metrics from order placement to product delivery, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored stock levels to reorder replenishments in good time.
  • Used automated and hand-operated scanners to maintain comprehensive product inventories.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Nigeria
Nsukka

Skills

  • Project Management & CDM, 2015 Compliant
  • Training and mentoring
  • Safety and compliance inspections
  • Site Equipment Operation
  • Knowledge of applicable UK legislation on Health and Safety, Understanding and application of EHS policies, tools and kits
  • Excellent observation and analytical skills, Ability to build trust and influence others
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications and other internet-based reporting tools, Project Management tools
  • Knowledge of safety requirements and Management in Power and Gas Processing Plants
  • PTW and Risk Assessment techniques, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management
  • Ability to prepare accurate reports containing findings and recommendations
  • Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed while under pressure
  • Process improvement and Procedure development

Certification

  • NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals, 2024
  • Nebosh Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate, UK (with Distinction), 2023
  • ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Certification, theknowledgeacademy, 2024
  • 48hrs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Manager, 2011
  • Nebosh International General Certificate, 2013
  • AIEP- Alstom International EHS Passport Test 2 (NEBOSH), 2014
  • UK PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS/ PRINCE 2, 2014
  • Structural Engineering Design in Plants and facility, 2014
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) CITB, 2023
  • First Aid at Work Certification, Saint John's Ambulance, 2023
  • Asbestos Awareness Category A, Vital Skills, 2023
  • Fire Marshal Certificate, British Red Cross, 2023
  • Academically Qualified Persons Card (White CSCS), 2023
  • ISO 14001:2015, 9001:2015 Certification, 2023

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Cert IOSH)

References

References available upon request.

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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Timeline

Support Worker

M and D Care Ltd
05.2023 - Current

Warehouse Operative

Amazon UK Services Ltd
11.2022 - 02.2023

Safety Advisor

Zerad Energies for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI
05.2022 - 09.2022

Site EHS Specialist

FieldCore Services Solutions, a GE Company
11.2018 - 04.2022

EHS Specialist

General Electric Company, Afam VI CC Power Plant
04.2014 - 08.2018

WAREHOUSE AND INVENTORY SPECIALIST

Alstom Nigeria Ltd
03.2012 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Nigeria
Chidozie Okoro