UGONNA OKOROAFOR
Cult, Aberdeen
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Efficient Health and Safety Manager with solid background in emergency response procedures and management. Skilled in conducting risk assessments and investigations. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Manager
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ENI GROUP, Okpai Delta State
01.2023 - Current
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
Warehouse Manager
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ENI GROUP
Harcourt
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up to date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Health and Safety Manager
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ENI GROUP, Port
Harcourt
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 150 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures
- Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire drilling locations
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate offshore and onshore workplace hazards
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness 75%
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals and bridging documents
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Quality-control-inspector
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ENI GROUP
01.2023
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions
- Monitored inventory levels to restock materials and maintain consistent supply.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Robert Gordon University Aberdeen
09.1997
Skills
- Team Management
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Problem Resolution
- Supervision and Leadership
- Project Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Program Development
- Training Coordination
- Emergency Response Plans
- Hazard Identification
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Risk Assessment
- Root Cause Analysis
- Accident Investigation
- Hazardous Waste Management
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Pre-inspections problems of frequent accidents which led to reduction in the number of recorded accidents within the year
- Supervised team of 50 staff members morning the entire company drilling activities
- Achieved drilling mobilization on time by completing rig inspection with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Power Plant Manager
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ENI GROUP, Okpai Delta State
01.2023 - Current
Quality-control-inspector
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ENI GROUP
01.2023
Warehouse Manager
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ENI GROUP
01.2020 - 12.2022
Health and Safety Manager
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ENI GROUP, Port
01.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Robert Gordon University Aberdeen