Derek E. Parker
HSEQ Adviser
Sekondi/Takoradi, GH.About
Highly accomplished Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with over 12 years of experience in developing and implementing comprehensive HSE programs across diverse sectors. Proven expertise in risk mitigation, compliance, and environmental stewardship, specializing in construction, marine, and oil & gas operations. Adept at driving safety culture and operational excellence through robust management systems and strategic advisory.
Work
Kusile, South Africa, South Africa
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Summary
Managed comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs for exploratory drilling projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety.
Highlights
Developed and maintained a robust Safety Management System (SMS), achieving full compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards across the mine.
Analyzed safety data to derive actionable insights, generating evidence-based reports that significantly improved decision-making processes for safety across the organization.
Conducted daily site inspections, monitoring, and internal audits, identifying and mitigating potential hazards to maintain a safe working environment.
Coordinated and delivered essential safety training for both expatriate and local crews, enhancing safety awareness and operational adherence.
Led the implementation of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System, significantly enhancing safety protocols and operational efficiency across the Mine.
Not Specified, Ghana, Ghana
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Summary
Supervised all Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) aspects for marine fleets, ensuring compliance and operational integrity within the Ghana Oil and Gas Industry.
Highlights
Managed comprehensive health, safety, and environmental issues across all marine fleets, conducting onboard inspections and facilitating daily interface meetings with clients to ensure regulatory adherence.
Orchestrated OVID FMEA inspections, drills, and simulations, enhancing vessel safety and emergency response readiness.
Monitored and maintained fleet Permit-to-Work systems, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and minimizing operational risks.
Facilitated the familiarization and transfer of new personnel, ensuring comprehensive understanding and implementation of safety management systems.
Kwame Nkrumah FPSO, Ghana, Ghana
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Summary
Executed critical tank inspections and maintenance for the Turret Remediation Project, ensuring optimal performance and safety of key industrial equipment.
Highlights
Planned and executed periodic maintenance on critical working equipment including compressors, pumps, valves, blowers, agitators, power generators, hydraulic drum crushers, and industrial waste incinerators, ensuring operational continuity.
Actively participated in technical HSE assessments and job risk analyses, contributing to the development of comprehensive safety reports and reviews.
Collaborated with the Operations and Maintenance Department to develop and refine procedures and training programs, ensuring equipment operated within design parameters and enhancing overall operational safety.
Not Specified, Ghana, Ghana
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Summary
Provided expert QHSE advisory for the Gas Export Sea-line and Eni Offshore Cape Three Point Project, ensuring daily EHS compliance and hazard mitigation.
Highlights
Managed daily EHS activities, including hazard identification and risk assessment, conducting daily interface meetings with ENI project representatives to ensure proactive safety measures.
Coordinated and delivered personnel training, conducted thorough incident investigations, and managed the issuance of permits to work, enhancing safety compliance.
Fostered effective coordination between the workforce and local communities, promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.