OPEYEMI AYANGBILE
HSE Manager
Port Harcourt, NG.About
Strategic and results-oriented Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) leader with over 8 years of experience in oil and gas, energy, and industrial operations. Expert in developing HSE governance frameworks, leading comprehensive risk assessments, coordinating emergency response, and ensuring ISO 45001/14001/9001 compliance. Proven ability to advise operations leadership, manage complex shutdowns/turnarounds, and drive workforce engagement to foster a culture of safety and operational excellence.
Work
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG)
|Supervisor - Safety (HSE)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led day-to-day Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) operations for critical plant maintenance, projects, and shutdown/turnaround activities, ensuring safe execution, minimal production disruption, and compliance with ISO 45001/14001/9001 standards.
Highlights
Enhanced Permit-to-Work (PTW) reviews and field verification routines, measurably improving control effectiveness and elevating work discipline across operations.
Developed and facilitated targeted emergency drill scenarios, achieving high participation and driving continuous improvement actions to enhance emergency response capabilities.
Supported major shutdowns/turnarounds by developing comprehensive HSE plans and coordinating daily HSE meetings, ensuring safe execution and operational continuity.
Implemented structured Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) observation routines and engagement campaigns, successfully reinforcing safe behaviors and fostering a proactive safety culture.
Led incident investigations using RCA and 5-Why, driving corrective and preventive actions that significantly reduced recurrence rates and enhanced overall safety performance.
El Gadol Agro Allied & Chemical Nig Limited
|Health and Safety Specialist
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed health and safety operations for an agro-allied and chemical facility, overseeing fire risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and compliance with fire codes to maintain a secure working environment.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive fire risk assessments, site inspections, and routine testing of fire protection systems, ensuring 100% operational readiness and compliance.
Managed emergency preparedness initiatives, including regular evacuation route reviews and fire drills, significantly enhancing response capabilities and staff readiness.
Delivered over 15 awareness sessions on fire prevention, extinguisher use, and emergency procedures, improving workforce safety knowledge and adherence to protocols.
Ensured stringent compliance with applicable fire codes and coordinated all necessary remedial actions, maintaining a safe and compliant operational environment.
Pan Ocean Oil Corporation
|HSE Intern
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) functions as an intern, assisting with site safety inspections, compliance, and incident reporting within the oil and gas sector to gain foundational experience.
Highlights
Supported daily site safety inspections, PPE enforcement, and permit compliance activities, contributing to a secure working environment.
Assisted in the preparation of Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA), toolbox talks, and daily HSE reports, enhancing proactive risk identification.
Participated in incident and near-miss reporting processes, contributing to effective follow-up actions and early hazard mitigation.
Education
American College
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B.A.
Human Resource Management
Languages
English
Certificates
NEBOSH International General Certificate (In View)
Issued By
NEBOSH
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
OSHA (General Safety & Health) Awareness
Issued By
OSHA
Accident/Incident Investigation
Fire Fighting & Rescue; Emergency Response Team Member (OERTM)
First Aid & CPR
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA); Permit to Work (PTW) Administration
BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
Skills
HSE Management & Strategy
HSE Strategy & Governance, HSE Management, Management System, Regulatory Liaison, Compliance Audits, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, CAPA Tracking.
Risk Assessment & Control
Risk Assessment, JHA/JSA, PTW Administration, Permit-to-Work (PTW), SIMOPS Management, HAZID/HAZOP (participant), Confined Space, Work at Height, Gas Testing, LOTO, Toolbox Talks.
Incident Management & Investigation
Incident Investigation, RCA, 5-Why, Corrective & Preventive Actions, Lessons Learned, Incident Reporting, Near Misses.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Emergency Response, Drills & E-mustering, Fire Safety & Prevention, OERTM, Fire Fighting & Rescue, Fire Protection Systems, Spill Response.
Contractor & Project Safety
Contractor HSE Management, Shutdown/Turnaround HSE Planning, Plant Shutdown/Turnaround HSE Coordination, Contractor Onboarding & Bridging.
Workforce Engagement & Training
Training Design & Delivery, Workforce Engagement, Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS), Safety Awareness, PPE Enforcement.
Environmental Management
Environmental Stewardship, Waste Segregation, Spill Prevention, Waste Management, Environmental Monitoring.
Reporting & Data Analysis
HSE Performance Reports, Dashboards, KPI Tracking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Professional Affiliations
Member, ISPON (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria).
References
References
Available upon request.