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Kingsley Chimezie Orji

Kingsley Chimezie Orji

HSE Engineer
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Experienced and certified HSE Engineer with over 12 years of expertise in health, safety, and environmental compliance across construction, oil & gas, and maritime sectors. Proficient in risk assessment, accident investigation, PTW systems, and HSE audits. Skilled in delivering safety training, developing safety programs, and maintaining international HSE standards including ISO 45001:2018. Proven ability to lead safety initiatives, enhance team safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Knowledgeable HSE Engineer. Provides comprehensive risk assessment and safety management with proven track record in implementing effective safety protocols. Demonstrated expertise in hazard identification and regulatory compliance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

HSE Engineer / Senior HSE Officer

Bureau Veritas
05.2019 - Current
  • Identify emerging risks and advise on advanced control measures.
  • Conduct detailed risk assessments and job hazard analyses to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Approve lifting plans, excavation drawings and engineering method statement from an HSE point of view.
  • Maintain safety dashboards, audit logs, risk register, incident statistics and KPIs.
  • Approve and review PTW for critical activities.
  • Conduct Project inductions and HSE trainings.
  • Supervise and mentor Junior HSE Officers and safety representatives.
  • Oversee daily HSE operations across multiple teams.
  • Lead incident/accident investigations, to determine the root causes.
  • Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions. (CAPA). And monitor implementation.
  • Prepare and submit periodic HSE reports and KPIs managers and construction team.
  • Track and report HSE performance metrics.
  • Design emergency response plans.
  • Lead the periodic emergency drills (fire, man overboard, oil spill) to test emergency preparedness.
  • Ensure emergency systems (alarms, evacuation routes, rescue gear) meet engineering standards.
  • Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and authorities on safety issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies to drive continuous HSE improvements.
  • Collaborate with site management to ensure training compliance and safety KPIs are met.
  • Assess training needs of project and site teams, evaluating training effectiveness and recommending refresher sessions as needed.
  • Maintain training records and contribute to continuous improvement of safety programs.
  • Perform regular safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
  • Support the development and implementation of site-specific HSE plans and emergency response protocols.

HSE Officer

SAWEED LLC
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: Al Ain Oilfield Services
  • Identified workplace hazards and conduct risk assessment.
  • Implemented and monitored control measures to reduce or eliminate risks.
  • Conducted HSE inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
  • Ensured all requirements (PTW, gas testing, supervision) are met before work begins.
  • Ensure adherence to PTW system; oversee hot work, isolation, and confined space permits.
  • Reported unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and non-compliances to management.
  • Conducted toolbox talks, safety briefings, and refresher trainings.
  • Promoted safety awareness and HSE best practices across the workforce.
  • Delivered Safety induction trainings.
  • Monitored lifting operations, excavation, confine space entry.
  • Ensured the availability and functionality of PPE(s), fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and alarms.
  • Advised site management on legal & contractual HSE obligations.
  • Conduct regular emergency drills (fire, evacuation, spill response).
  • Al Ain Oilfield Services

HSE Officer

AGIP Oil Company / Denka Marine Dredging
01.2013 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: Nigeria
  • Identified hazards and implemented control measures.
  • Reported unsafe acts / unsafe conditions and enforced corrective actions.
  • Conducted toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
  • Facilitated safety awareness and ensured use of PPE.
  • Participated in emergency response and pollution control activities.
  • Nigeria

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Chemistry

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria.

Skills

Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification

Certification

NEBOSH IGC 1, 2 & 3

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Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Timeline

HSE Engineer / Senior HSE Officer

Bureau Veritas
05.2019 - Current

HSE Officer

SAWEED LLC
10.2016 - 04.2018

HSE Officer

AGIP Oil Company / Denka Marine Dredging
01.2013 - 11.2014

Bachelor’s Degree - Chemistry

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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