BENARD GICHUNGU WAWERU
HSE Officer/Trainer | Safety Professional
Doha, QATAR.About
Highly accomplished and results-driven HSE professional with six years of international experience in occupational health, environmental management, and industrial hygiene across critical oil & gas, petrochemicals, power generation, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in implementing robust HSE management systems, leading high-risk operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving proactive safety cultures. Adept at risk mitigation, incident investigation, and comprehensive safety training, seeking to leverage advanced qualifications and hands-on experience to enhance safety performance and operational excellence.
Work
Galfar Al Misnad
|Health, Environmental and Safety Officer
Doha, Qatar, Qatar
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Summary
Currently oversees and enforces Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk offshore activities, coordinates with management and clients, manages incident documentation, and ensures contractor compliance with safety standards.
Highlights
Monitored and enforced Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems across high-risk offshore activities, including hot work, confined space entry, and lifting operations, ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols.
Coordinated with offshore construction managers and client representatives to maintain accurate daily safety reports, inspections, and incident documentation, enhancing operational transparency.
Recorded and investigated incidents to determine root causes and facilitated worker's compensation claims, reducing incident recurrence and improving safety protocols.
Liaised with onsite contractors to ensure strict adherence to Company safety regulations and international safety standards, including delivering basic safety induction training.
Galfar Al Misnad
|Security, Health, Environmental and Safety Officer (SHES) | Authorized Gas Tester
Halul, Qatar, Qatar
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Summary
Manages permit-to-work systems, conducts gas testing, leads safety drills, and ensures environmental compliance for offshore operations.
Highlights
Monitors and enforces Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk offshore activities, including hot work, confined space entry, and lifting operations, to uphold stringent safety protocols.
Performs as an Authorized Gas Tester (AGT), conducting critical gas testing and atmospheric monitoring in confined spaces and hazardous areas to ensure safe working conditions.
Leads daily toolbox talks, safety inductions, and emergency drills, ensuring 100% compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and offshore safety procedures.
Manages offshore waste, prevents marine pollution, and responds to oil spills or chemical leaks in strict adherence to Qatar Energy environmental standards.
Medgulf
|Health Safety and Environmental Officer
Doha, Qatar, Qatar
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Summary
Conducted Job Hazard Analyses, inspected premises for non-conformities, reviewed permit packs, and ensured compliance with Qatar Energy's Work Management System for CO2 Export Facilities.
Highlights
Conducted Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) to proactively identify and assess potential risks, ensuring robust safety measures were implemented across projects.
Inspected premises and personnel work to identify and rectify non-conformities (e.g., PPE usage), enhancing site safety and compliance.
Thoroughly reviewed permit packs and validated readiness for activity commencement, ensuring all safety protocols were met before operations began.
Ensured strict compliance with Qatar Energy's LNG Work Management System, halting activities upon detected deviations and communicating promptly with Issuing Authorities.
Conducted comprehensive audits, ensuring the availability of appropriate resources, PPE, and equipment in accordance with Job Safety Analysis (JSA) requirements.
Omega Trags | Medgulf
|Health Safety and Environmental Officer
Doha, Qatar, Qatar
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Summary
Assisted in safety representation, conducted toolbox talks, communicated legislative changes, delivered environmental training, and managed environmental documentation for CO2 Export Facilities.
Highlights
Facilitated the appointment of safety representatives across all departments, enhancing internal safety communication and compliance.
Conducted and documented daily toolbox talks, achieving 100% attendance and improving team awareness of critical safety procedures.
Communicated key changes in Safety and Environment legislation to Management, ensuring proactive adaptation and compliance across operations.
Delivered environmental awareness training to workers, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and reducing incidents.
Managed comprehensive environmental documentation and reporting, ensuring both internal and external client compliance.
Omega Trags | Medgulf
|Safety Officer
Doha, Qatar, Qatar
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Summary
Supported safety compliance, assisted in incident investigations, performed site inspections, and managed accident/incident documentation for EPC Services.
Highlights
Supported rigorous safety compliance by monitoring activities and promoting safety standards, contributing to a secure work environment.
Assisted in evaluating incident forms, surveys, and audits to identify root causes, collaborating to implement corrective actions and improve safety.
Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety measures, maintaining a safe working environment.
Managed all accident/incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring thorough documentation and timely filing to support continuous safety improvement initiatives.
Medgulf | Trags Engineering
|Junior Safety Officer / HSE Admin / Approved Training Coordinator
Doha, Qatar, Qatar
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Summary
Coordinated external training, developed materials, assessed program effectiveness, and managed HSE training for employees and contractors for Waste Heat Boilers Replacement Works.
Highlights
Liaised with external training providers to schedule courses and manage contracts, ensuring high-quality HSE training delivery.
Prepared comprehensive training materials, presentations, and safety handouts, supporting effective HSE training initiatives.
Monitored and assessed the effectiveness of training programs, collecting feedback to continuously improve content and delivery methods.
Developed and coordinated diverse HSE training programs, including onboarding, refresher courses, and specialized safety training for employees and contractors, contributing to a safer workforce.
China Zhongxing Contracting
|Safety and Compliance Officer
Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya
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Summary
Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducted audits, and delivered safety training for the 104km Thika Superhighway Road and Infrastructure project.
Highlights
Ensured stringent compliance with safety regulations throughout the 104km Thika Superhighway Road and Infrastructure project, mitigating potential risks.
Conducted regular safety audits and risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential hazards to maintain a safe construction environment.
Delivered essential safety training to construction personnel, improving safety awareness and adherence to protocols on-site.
Education
Leaders Training Centre
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Diploma
Occupational Health & Safety
P.C.E.A. Nakuru West College
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Certificate
Computer Operations
Grade: Credit
Bavuni High School
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High School Diploma
General Studies
Moi Primary School
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Primary School Certificate
Primary Education
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded By
Medgulf Construction Co. W.L.L.
Awarded for outstanding safe work performance and continuing compliance with safe work practices, in support of GOAL ZERO incident objective for the ERC CO2 Export Facilities Project - MJ-632.
Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded By
QatarEnergy LNG
In recognition of valuable contributions, support, dedication, and commitment to the QatarEnergy LNG Safety Culture in Safe & Quality Execution of P.657 EPC CO2 Export Facilities CAT III Projects Management.
Certificate of Recognition
Awarded By
QatarEnergy LNG
For outstanding dedication, teamwork, and exemplary performance for safe & successful execution of Unit-85 CO2 Project (P657) Tie-in activity.
Languages
English
Swahili
Hindi
Arabic
Certificates
Authorized Gas Tester
Issued By
Enertech Qatar
H2S/BA (QatarEnergy Approved)
Issued By
Enertech Qatar
Confined Space Entry & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (CSE & SCBA)
Issued By
Enertech Qatar
Highfield Level 3 International Award in Delivering Training (Train the Trainer)
Issued By
Highfield Qualifications
CO2 Export Project Safety Induction
Issued By
QatarEnergy LNG
PMC Safety Induction (P.657 CO2 CAT III Projects)
Issued By
Medgulf Construction Company
Permit to Work System/Work Management System (QELNG & QE Approved)
Issued By
QatarEnergy
Accident Investigation
Issued By
Oregon OSHA
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Issued By
NEBOSH
Fire Watch
Issued By
Enertech Qatar
Fire Warden Training
Issued By
Leaders Training Centre
Safety Officer Training
Issued By
Leaders Training Centre
First Aid Training
Issued By
Leaders Training Centre
IOSH Managing Safely
Issued By
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
International Certificate in Security Management (LV3)
Issued By
OTHM Qualifications
Skills
HSE Management Systems
HSE Management Systems Implementation, Regulatory Compliance & Auditing, Risk Assessment, Hazard Identification, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health, Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis, Safety Culture Development.
Safety Operations & Compliance
Permit-to-Work (PTW) Systems, Authorized Gas Testing (AGT), Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Procedures, Lifting Operations Safety, PPE Compliance, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Site Inspections, Emergency Drills, Safety Audits.
Training & Development
HSE Training & Development, Safety Inductions, Toolbox Talks, Environmental Awareness Training, Training Program Coordination, Training Effectiveness Assessment, Curriculum Development.
Environmental Management
Offshore Waste Management, Marine Pollution Prevention, Oil Spill Response, Chemical Leak Response, Environmental Performance Monitoring, Environmental Legislation Compliance.
Project Management Support
EPC Project Safety, Brownfield Environment Safety, Shutdowns Activities Safety, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Coordination, Documentation Management, Reporting.
Software & Technical Tools
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Qatar Energy LNG Citrix Portal Access, Work Management Systems (QELNG & QE Approved), H2S Induction Training Qatar Energy.