Kennedy Aceku
Summary
Highly motivated, organized, honest and dedicated HSE Officer who produces excellent results in line with organizational objectives. I possess good understanding of safety, problem solving, team leadership, great BBS skills, work adaptability & interpersonal skills and I can communicate fluently in English, Kiswahili, Luganda and Lugbara which are vital languages in conducting business with a wide range of stakeholders across Uganda. Am passionate about workers' safety, a resourceful professional in management of operations resulting in high productivity and efficient task completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE OFFICER
PlumbBase Anhui Sijian JV
02.2023 - Current
- Led the site team and worked with other departments on-site to ensure the safety of the site at all times during the work.
- Carried out routine monitoring of the working site to ensure that safety measures are in place.
- Coordinated meetings on safety measures, and conducted worksite inspections.
- Conducted in-house training sessions on-site that included hazard assessments and orientations.
- Conducted regular induction and toolbox training for new workers, staff, and visitors on site.
- Prepared job hazards and environmental assessments (JHEA) for all planned works and submitted for approval to the contractor before the commencement of works on site.
- Participated in a routine site walk to continuously identify potential hazards and risks on site, and put in place control measures to ensure worker safety.
- Conducted site HSE mock drills to create awareness of the emergency response plan for workers on site, and also prepared the drill reports.
- Oversaw the planning and implementation of a fully documented and auditable hygiene and housekeeping program for the work site.
- Conducted observation track meetings together with other stakeholders, and records were properly documented and cascaded to the concerned members.
Environment Officer
BALTON RWANDA
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Provide timely advice to management and the project team on environmental issues related to projects
- Implement all aspects of the Environmental Management Plan and ensure compliance
- Manage and modify systems of environmental monitoring and reporting
- Conduct impact assessments and devise risk management strategies
- Liaise with regulatory bodies in regards to environmental issues
- Identify and implement critical environmental corrective actions and recognize opportunities for improvement
- Ensure adherence to HSE and OHS principles at all times
- Manage contractors and ensure that work in line with the safety framework policy
- Perform site audits and inspections on all projects
- Implemented successful environmental management strategies on major projects
- Exceeded impact reduction targets on all projects
- Instituted substantive changes in how internal review audits are conducted resulting in vastly improved compliance
- Spearheaded reporting and documentation systems of data for decision making
- Complied with contractual obligations and legislative requirements
- Developed, managed and reviewed Environment Management Plans and Processes
- Perfectly managed client vendor accounts for the service providers
- Reduced occurrence of accidents to zero at the project site for 4 years
EHS Officer
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Conducted EHS inspections and audits to identify safety issues, deficiencies and hazards at workplaces and discussed corrective actions to resolve identified gaps with the responsible officers
- Conducted EHS orientations to all new staffs, contractors and provided EHS briefs to all visitors on site to ensure their safety while on our sites
- Promptly ensured that monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, hose cabinets and first aid kits are carried out by the contractor as planned
- Updated and maintained the company Safety Bulletin Board on a daily basis
- Guided health inspectors, Joint Health and Safety Committees, and external regulatory agencies during workplace inspections
- Assisted the EHS department by following up on any deficiencies noted during inspections to ensure they are corrected by those responsible for the area or the item
- Supervised contractors on site and assisted in the completion of incident/accident reports to ensure they are submitted in a timely manner
- Assisted EHS department with investigating and reporting incidents or accidents
- Issued work permits to supervisors before commencement of work after inspection of the nature of work to be undertaken and the necessary tools required doing the work
- Supervised contractors on the site and ensured that they complied with the company EHS policy at all times while still on the company premises
- Managed risk assessments for new works to be undertaken in the factory together with the work supervisor
- Supervised monthly inspection and maintenance of the fire alarm system was done by the contractor
- Supervised all fumigation activities done on premises to ensure safety of staffs and products
- Instituted a robust documented and auditable factory sanitation and hygiene program
- Circulated EHS print materials to all departments
- This included but not limited to, environmental health and safety policies, standard operating procedures, training session notifications, and general environmental health and safety information
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
01.2012
Bachelor of Environment Management -
Makerere University
01.2007
Skills
- Ability to produce required results in line with objectives
- Ability to work independently with initiative and positive attitude
- Excellent report writing and presentation experience
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks without giving room for stress
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build trusting relationships
- Proficient in the use of computer applications like word processing and spreadsheets
- Proficient with Participatory Rural Appraisal techniques
- Excellent project management skills
- Effective in working in a multi disciplinary team
- Respect for communities, donors & project stakeholders
- Excellent community mobilization experience
- Excellent environment education experience
Internshipsattended
- BUTUMFA under the auspices of Makerere University, 07/25/05, 07/29/05, Successfully completed training in Participatory Rural Appraisal and gained great insights in this area and able to conduct stakeholder engagements with a wide range of community ranks.
- Rural Community in Development (RUCID) at Lubanja Training Center, Mityana Uganda, Successfully completed a two weeks course in Sustainable organic agriculture involving demonstrating how to make composite manure, controlling soil erosion, making contours and terraces, Principle and practices of energy conservation involving practically constructing of energy conserving stoves, Food processing involved making of wines, food preservation, adding value to food products, marketing food products, labeling organic food.
Competenciesandskills
- Ability to produce required results in line with objectives
- Ability to work independently with initiative and positive attitude
- Excellent report writing and presentation experience
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks without giving room for stress
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build trusting relationships
- Proficient in the use of computer applications like word processing and spreadsheets
- Excellent written and spoken English language
- Proficient with Participatory Rural Appraisal techniques
- Excellent project management skills
- Effective in working in a multi disciplinary team
- Respect for communities, donors & project stakeholders
- Excellent community mobilization experience
- Excellent environment education experience
Professionalreferees
- Richard Komakech, rkomakech@yahoo.com, +256774256200
- Mpagi Paul, pmpagi@gmail.com, +256772200667
- Ms. Josephine Bako, josephinebako@yahoo.com, +256753026502
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about conservation
- Enjoy reading
- Sports e.g. football and jogging
- Traveling to country sides & living in remote areas
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
- Luganda
- Lugbara
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Terego District
- Date of Birth: 02/28/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ugandan
Timeline
HSE OFFICER
PlumbBase Anhui Sijian JV
02.2023 - Current
Environment Officer
BALTON RWANDA
01.2013 - 12.2022
EHS Officer
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
01.2007 - 01.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Bachelor of Environment Management -
Makerere University
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