Ogba Okpanku
Milton Keynes,UK
Summary
Accomplished HSE professional with a robust background in HSE leadership and strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment. Demonstrates expertise in behaviour-based safety, contractor management, and environmental management. Proven track record in conducting safety audits and inspections, incident investigation, and root cause analysis. Skilled in emergency preparedness and crisis response, with a strong focus on training and competency development. Committed to enhancing workplace safety through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Snr. HSE Advisor
Metlen Energy and Metals
, UK
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Led HSE oversight for construction and commissioning of 300 MW Gas Power Plant, ensuring compliance with UK HSE Regulations and CDM 2015.
- Conducted daily site inspections and behavioural-safety observations, enhancing safe-work compliance by 30%.
- Delivered site inductions, toolbox talks, and emergency drills; coordinated crisis management exercises.
- Reviewed and authorised RAMS and Permit-to-Work documentation, ensuring effective implementation of risk controls.
- Investigated incidents and near-misses through root-cause analysis; shared lessons learned across project team.
- Worked closely with all departments to integrate environmentally responsible behaviours into their daily routines.
- Managed waste disposal processes in accordance with regulatory guidelines for a safer workplace environment.
Project Snr. HSE Supervisor
MYTILINEOS POWER WEST AFRICA
, Nigeria & Ghana
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported commissioning activities and oversaw implementation of Lock-Out/Tag-Out systems per GE standards.
- Authorised and audited Permit to Work and Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, achieving 100% compliance across site operations.
- Championed positive health, safety, and environment culture through training and engagement campaigns.
- Conducted hazard identification and risk assessments aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Assisted in quarterly site audits, ensuring sustained certification readiness across multi-contractor environments.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments for safer work environments.
- Developed comprehensive reports on environmental incidents, leading to improved safety measures.
- Worked closely with all departments to integrate environmentally responsible behaviours into their daily routines.
HSE Engineer (Environmental System & Compliance)
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
, Nigeria
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Project: Lekki Deep Sea Port Project – Nigeria
- Designed and implemented comprehensive HSE Management System (HSSE Plan, EMP, SOPs) adopted by project consultants.
- Led audits achieving ≈ 90% environmental compliance across project phases.
- Delivered environmental awareness and ISO training for multidisciplinary teams.
- Chaired monthly HSSE committee meetings and managed emergency-response plans and mock drills.
- Oversaw subcontractor compliance and reviewed HSE deliverables for major civil and marine works.
Project EHS Officer
SAGETO LIMITED (EPC Contractor)
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Project: Construction of Government Science Technical College (GSTC) and Service Yards
- Delivered behaviour-based safety programme achieving Zero Fatality across project lifecycle.
- Implemented PTW and LOTO systems, contributing to a 70% reduction in incidents.
- Played a key role in obtaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, integrating HSE processes into core business operations.
- Conducted regular HSE inspections, drills and staff training (PTW, COSHH, Scaffolding Safety, Emergency Management).
Education
Level 6 NVQ Diploma - Occupational Health & Safety Practice
ProQual
MSc - Environmental Management & Assessment
University of Benin
BSc - Urban & Regional Planning
Abia State University
Skills
- HSE leadership and strategy
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment and method statements
- Behavior-based safety
- Contractor management
- Environmental management
- Safety audits and inspections
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Emergency preparedness and crisis response
- Training and competency development
Certification
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (QMSAI)
- ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Manager & Risk Assessor
- First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
- Diploma in Project Management (DPM)
- Flood Disaster & Safety Awareness Certification
Affiliations
- Technical Member – Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) #222430
- Member – Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) #7140
- Member – Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) #NES/10/17/4184
- Member – Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) #25798/DLT
Timeline
Snr. HSE Advisor
Metlen Energy and Metals
04.2023 - 10.2025
Project Snr. HSE Supervisor
MYTILINEOS POWER WEST AFRICA
03.2022 - 03.2023
HSE Engineer (Environmental System & Compliance)
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY
02.2021 - 03.2022
Project EHS Officer
SAGETO LIMITED (EPC Contractor)
01.2018 - 09.2020
MSc - Environmental Management & Assessment
University of Benin
BSc - Urban & Regional Planning
Abia State University
Level 6 NVQ Diploma - Occupational Health & Safety Practice
ProQual