Hi, I’m
Paul Kiyemba
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Talented Safety Engineer with adaptable skills in reliability and maintainability planning. Supports design and development lifecycles to achieve project objectives. Delivers complex technical updates to non-technical audiences using exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work history
New System Engineering LLC Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Occupational health and safety engineer
2024.02 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Conducted safety audits and risk analysis to maintain compliance with health and safety policy.
- Introduced new safety initiatives and reported effectiveness to management.
- Conducted safety audits to verify employee knowledge and use of safety policies and procedures.
- Kept up to date on new health and safety legislation to comply with and improve construction safety standards.
- Provided technical guidance to safety and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational changes.
- Tracked compliance with all aspects of health, safety and environmental legislation to increase compliance scores.
- Investigated design failures in field to determine necessary corrections in future iterations.
China National Chemical & Eng. corp. 7 middle eastDubai, United Arab Emirates
Environmental health and safety engineer
2020.11 - 2023.12 (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Introduced new safety initiatives and reported effectiveness to management.
- Kept up to date on new health and safety legislation to comply with and improve construction safety standards.
- Coordinated contractor activity, keeping diligent permit-to-work and safety checks.
- Improved workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
- Documented accidents and injuries in detail to enable future prevention.
- Provided technical guidance to safety and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational changes.
- Prioritised health and safety when working on projects for clients across industries.
- Compiled safety improvement plans tailored to variety of workplace environments.
- Supported return to work programmes for optimised employee reestablishment.
Al Kaitoob Contracting llc Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Health and safety officer
2016.08 - 2020.10 (4 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Promoted safe working practices, enabling staff safety and wellbeing.
- Supported staff, actively listened to their concerns and provided practical advice and guidance.
- Performed on-site inspections to check legitimate implementation of policies and procedures.
- Assessed workplace risks, educating workers on related laws and regulations.
- Scheduled meetings to detect health and safety concerns.
- Examined tools, machinery and equipment to determine safety and adequacy.
- Managed Health, Safety and Environmental compliance for various projects.
- Performed risk assessments in line with safety guidelines and submitted reports for action.
- Wrote and updated company EHS manual, as required.
Dubco Construction LLCDubai , United Arab Emirates
Health and safety supervisor
2010.11 - 2016.08 (5 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Enforced Health and Safety and general housekeeping policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
- Communicated targets and progress to team on weekly basis, developing culture of accountability.
- Led monthly fire drills, monitoring evacuation time to verify alignment with national targets.
- Oversaw development of robust training manuals, clearly outlining safety training procedures.
- Complied with and promoted company-established procedures and policies to reduce corporate risks.
- Trained staff and contractors on occupational and environmental health compliance.
- Reported machinery defects or safety hazards to management for action-planning and remediation.
- Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
- Supplied ergonomic equipment and tools for enhanced employee working conditions.
Sheraton Hotel KampalaKampala, Uganda
Civil engineering technician
2005.01 - 2010.10 (5 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Assisted with site inspections and surveys as appropriate.
- Detected fire hazards and outlined detailed to mitigate risk of fire.
- Inspected and surveyed proposed sites against suitability requirements.
- Used safety equipment, measuring instruments, and technical drawing software across different project stages.
- Identified need for maintenance and repair work, scheduling as necessary.
- Created detailed survey reports outlining possible issues and recommended solutions.
- Conducted post-construction inspections to guarantee conformity to agreed plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current legislation for guaranteed project compliance.
- Advised teams working on construction projects to create robust, technically sound structures.
- Carried out ground and soil testing to determine suitability for construction projects.
Wagagai ltdEntebbe , Uganda
Construction site supervisor
2000.01 - 2004.12 (4 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications.
- Updated work progress records for continued project monitoring.
- Achieved project deadlines though focused staff and resource planning.
- Monitored project progress against schedule demands to meet construction deadlines.
- Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
- Identified project issues quickly to minimise delays.
- Handled procurement of necessary materials and supplies within clear budgetary guidelines.
- Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.
- Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
- Kept site areas clear of obstructions to limit risk.
- Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
Education
Midrif Security & Safety ConsultancyDubai - United Arab Emirates
Diploma from Occupational Health and Safety
2014.11 - 2015.06 (7 education.months_Label)
Midrif Security & Safety Consultancy Dubai , United Arab Emirates
GED from Occupational Health and Safety
2012.10 - 2013.01 (3 education.months_Label)
Osha Academy
GED from 132-hour OSH Professional
2014.06 - 2015.05 (11 education.months_Label)
Uganda Polytechnic Institute KyambogoKampala Uganda
Diploma from Civil Engineering
1995.06 - 1998.07 (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to effectively plan
- Risk Assessment
- Workplace safety
- Risk mitigation
Languages
English
Intermediate
Certification
Trakhess Accrediation
Timeline
Occupational health and safety engineer
New System Engineering LLC
2024.02 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Environmental health and safety engineer
China National Chemical & Eng. corp. 7 middle east
2020.11 - 2023.12 (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Health and safety officer
Al Kaitoob Contracting llc
2016.08 - 2020.10 (4 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Midrif Security & Safety Consultancy
Diploma from Occupational Health and Safety
2014.11 - 2015.06 (7 education.months_Label)
Osha Academy
GED from 132-hour OSH Professional
2014.06 - 2015.05 (11 education.months_Label)
Midrif Security & Safety Consultancy
GED from Occupational Health and Safety
2012.10 - 2013.01 (3 education.months_Label)
Health and safety supervisor
Dubco Construction LLC
2010.11 - 2016.08 (5 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Civil engineering technician
Sheraton Hotel Kampala
2005.01 - 2010.10 (5 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Construction site supervisor
Wagagai ltd
2000.01 - 2004.12 (4 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Uganda Polytechnic Institute Kyambogo
Diploma from Civil Engineering
1995.06 - 1998.07 (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)