Josiah Isheke,

Experience

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  Unwavering Ventures, Delta State, Nigeria

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2015

  Safety Officer

  Enforced a comprehensive upgrade to the safety training program, meticulously documenting records and delivering in-depth safety briefings to a large employee base of 200+ individuals; fostered cross-functional collaboration with 10+ teams to enforce rigorous compliance with safety protocols, leading to a flawless safety record with zero work-related incidents for 24 consecutive months.● Formulated strategic safety measures and crisis management protocols, leading to an 85% increase in safety compliance across all departments.● Established a positive health and safety culture by devising remedial strategies and procedures for safety-critical situations.● Evaluated equipment, structures, and processes for compliance with 10+ health and safety standards; identified and rectified 15 critical violations, ensuring a safe work environment for 200+ employees. Show less

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  Avanti Industries Limited, Lagos State, Nigeria

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2017

  Safety Officer

  Led safety-critical event analysis to determine root causes and prevent recurrence. Tracked loss/fire prevention trends, devised action plans for management, ensuring prompt resolution of critical discrepancies, and mitigating future risks.● Developed cost-effectiveness by performing root cause analysis and mitigating redundant expenditures caused by accidents. ● Influenced decision-making by conducting over 24 HSE inspections and creating 80+ reports on hazard observations.● Spearheaded a project to evaluate and implement cutting-edge safety solutions, which led to a 30% decrease in injury rates and saved the company $150,000 in potential fines. Show less

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  Dangote Oil Refinery & Petrochemical

  Dec 2017 - Sept 2020

  Safety Supervisor

  Served as a Dedicated Specialist for safety-related measures, whilst collaborating with the Pipeline and Instrumentation supervisor to foster a positive safety culture. Reorganised 12 groups, whilst coordinating safety meetings before task initiation, tool box talks, and last-minute risk assessment to ensure seamless implementation of preventive actions.● Drove onsite operational excellence by conducting 40 job safety analysis and identifying/mitigating critical discrepancies. ● Attained safety bonus in recognition of delivering exceptional services and maintaining zero accident rate throughout the year.● Pioneered the overhaul of emergency response procedures, conducting mock drills and simulations to strengthen employee preparedness and reduce emergency response times from 15 minutes to 7 minutes, ensuring a swift and effective response to critical situations.● Coordinated and performed safety training sessions for 300 staff members spanning multiple sites, integrating informative toolbox talks, engaging safety campaigns, and productive committee meetings, resulting in a notable 35% improvement in safety protocol adherence and incident mitigation Show less

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  China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd Lekki Deep Sea Port

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  Safety Supervisor

  Devised and executed safety best practices, procedures, and strategies in compliance with industry-leading HSE-related standards to ensure the safety of all individuals. Forecasted and analysed trends/patterns in loss and fire prevention engineering processes, whilst advising top-tier management on remedial actions.● Introduced a safety incentive program that improved reporting rates by 40%, encouraging a culture of safety awareness and responsibility among employees ● Navigated safety challenges by delivering innovative solutions, performing feasibility testing, and determining costs, resulting in meeting regulatory requirements. Show less

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  China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd, NLNG Train 7 Project

  May 2022 - now

  Project HSSE Manager

  Consolidated a 33-member cross-functional team to establish a positive and safe workplace environment, resulting in 0 lost-time injuries and a 40% improvement in overall safety culture. Developed and maintained HSSE-related documents to provide data-driven insights to client Jetty 3 Project Construction. Led risk assessments and oversaw the creation, review, and approval of hazard analysis reports, work method statements, lift plans, and operative/emergency procedures. Conducted weekly site visits with top-tier HSE management to ensure adherence to safety protocols. ● Mitigated critical risks by devising and executing loss/fire prevention policies, principles, and protocols.● Stimulate the well-being of all individuals by organising 45+ onsite safety visits, identifying areas of improvement, and devising corrective actions. ● Directed seamless execution of 34M+ work hours without lost time/injury during the NLNG T7 Project by complying with robust HSE protocols.● Attained Exceptional Employee of the Year 2023 recognition at the management level by devising and implementing high-impact project safety procedures in alignment with IOGP 577 requirements and life-saving regulations.● Led the development of a safety culture initiative, resulting in a 95% employee engagement rate in safety practices and a 20% increase in safety-related feedback implementation. Show less