Bishop Victor Orji
Summary
Promoted continuous improvement in safety performance across high-risk environments through proactive leadership and clear communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Engineer (Contractor)
LA-RIO Construction
Nigeria
- Supervised day-to-day construction activities ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated subcontractors and trades to achieve project milestones.
- Enforced OH&S standards, reducing onsite incidents and promoting safe work culture.
Industrial Cleaner
Josh & Co. Bakeries
Port Harcourt
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment following HACCP standards.
- Maintained safe and hazard-free production areas.
Safety Officer / Chemical Operator
Eleme Refinery
Nigeria
- Monitored chemical blending operations in compliance with process safety procedures.
- Ensured quality control by testing viscosity, pH levels, and chemical composition.
- Assisted with confined space entry, LOTO procedures, and ventilation system setup.
Parts Person
Jonchris Motors
Port Harcourt
- Received, inspected, and managed automotive parts inventory.
- Assisted technicians and customers with part identification and compatibility.
- Maintained detailed inventory records and supplier coordination.
Safety Officer
Elpizo Oil & Gas
Nigeria
- Conducted new employee orientations and subcontractor safety inductions.
- Led daily toolbox meetings and implemented HSE site management plans.
Health & Safety Advisor (Contractor)
Total Gas Station
Nigeria
- Conducted vehicle diagnostics and maintenance with strict adherence to safety standards.
- Promoted PPE use and assisted in implementing fire safety and chemical handling procedures.
Arrow oilfield service Skilled Labour (Contractor)
ConocoPhillips Projects (Summont 1 & 2)
- Supported rigging and tank entry operations under confined space protocols.
- Participated in industrial cleaning, water blasting, and high-pressure operations while maintaining critical safety standards.
- Project Based
Operator & Safety Officer (Contractor)
RJ MacLean
Alberta
- Current
- Perform vessel and tank entry operations, rig-in/rig-out procedures, and air monitoring.
- Enforce site safety protocols and assist with hazard control during high-pressure cleaning operations.
Health & Safety Advisor
Egalon Services
Nigeria
- Current
- Conduct daily site inspections and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with international and local HSE standards.
- Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and emergency preparedness drills to enhance workforce safety awareness.
- Investigate incidents and near misses using RCA methodologies, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare and maintain safety documentation, reports, and audit-ready records.
- FIFO
Safety Watch
911 Industrial
Pembina Fort McMurray
06.2025 - Current
- Achieved compliance with OH&S legislation and site policies by effectively monitoring confined space and hot-work activities. Enhanced safety through continuous atmospheric monitoring, ensuring timely documentation of readings and immediate hazard communication to supervisors and workers. Improved safety outcomes by conducting thorough pre-job hazard assessments and verifying the implementation of control measures before work initiation. Maintained safe work environments by ensuring strict adherence to PPE standards and safe work practices. Provided critical support during high-risk tasks, facilitating real-time communication and hazard recognition. Validated the completeness and visibility of all necessary permits at job sites. Strengthened emergency preparedness by identifying escape routes and confirming the availability of fire extinguishers and rescue equipment. Contributed to safety improvements by documenting daily safety logs and near misses. Collaborated with HSE advisors and supervisors to promote a proactive safety culture and reduce workplace incidents.
Safety Watch
Bravo Target Safety (contractor)
Multiple Sites
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored confined space and hot-work activities to ensure full compliance with OH&S legislation, site policies, and permit-to-work requirements.
Conducted continuous atmospheric monitoring, documented readings, and communicated hazards or changing conditions immediately to supervisors and workers.
Performed pre-job hazard assessments (FLHAs/JHAs) and verified control measures were implemented before work commenced.
Maintained clear, controlled work zones by ensuring all workers followed PPE standards, safe work practices, and emergency procedures.
Acted as the primary point of contact during critical tasks—providing situational awareness, hazard recognition, and real-time communication using two-way radios.
Ensured all permits (hot work, confined space, energy isolation) were valid, complete, and properly posted at job sites.
Supported emergency readiness by identifying escape routes, confirming fire extinguishers and rescue equipment were in place, and responding appropriately to alarms or unsafe conditions.
Documented daily safety logs, incident observations, and near misses to support reporting, continuous improvement, and HSE compliance.
Collaborated with HSE Advisors and supervisors to reinforce a proactive safety culture and prevent workplace incidents.
Safety Technician (Contractor)
United Safety
Alberta
04.2023 - Current
- Supervise confined space entries and hot work operations using real-time gas monitoring systems.
- Conduct PPE compliance checks and complete daily field-level hazard assessments (FLHAs).
- Support Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and execute rescue protocols during high-risk operations.
- Identified and mitigated hazards, contributing to reduced site incidents.
Safety Watch
United Safety (contractor)
Cenovus Lyod Minister
2023 - Current
- Monitored confined space and hot-work activities to support compliance with OH&S legislation, site policies, and permit-to-work requirements.
- Conducted atmospheric monitoring, documented readings, and communicated hazards or changes to supervisors and workers.
- Performed pre-job hazard assessments and verified control measures were in place before work began.
- Maintained controlled work zones by ensuring workers adhered to PPE standards, safe work practices, and emergency procedures.
- Served as the main contact during critical tasks, providing situational awareness and real-time communication using two-way radios.
- Checked that all permits were valid, complete, and posted at job sites.
- Assisted in emergency readiness by identifying escape routes and confirming fire extinguishers and rescue equipment were available.
- Recorded daily safety logs, incident observations, and near misses to support reporting and HSE compliance.
- Collaborated with HSE advisors and supervisors to promote a proactive safety culture and prevent incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Health, Safety & Environment
Diploma - Health Studies
Associate of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Novelle Education Centre
Port-Harcourt Nigeria7 2018
Skills
- Achieved efficient documentation and presentation creation through Microsoft Office Suite Enhanced safety reporting processes with digital FLHA tools Improved tracking of gas detection and PPE systems to promote workplace safety Optimized incident reporting and documentation software for better data management Elevated organization of internet and document management systems to support operational effectiveness
Certification
- H2S Alive
- Confined Space Entry & Monitor
- Fall Protection
- First Aid & CPR
- WHMIS 2015 / WHMIS Train-the-Trainer
- CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
- Forklift Certification
- Fire Watch & Fire Extinguisher Training
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Auditor Training Program (ATP)
- Principles of Health & Safety Management (PHSM)
- Construction Safety Administration (CSA)
- Contractor Management
- Defensive Driving
- Worksite Investigation Basics
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- Health Equity & Environmental Justice
- Suicide Intervention Training
- Communication & Ethics for the Safety Leader
- Alberta OHS Legislation Awareness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Professional Experience
01-2025
Core Competencies
- HSE Program Development
- Regulatory Compliance (OH&S, WHMIS, CSA)
- Incident & Near-Miss Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Confined Space Monitoring
- Emergency Response Planning
- Safety Audits & Toolbox Talks
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- PPE & Equipment Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Safety Training
- Worksite Inspections
Timeline
Safety Watch
911 Industrial
06.2025 - Current
Safety Watch
Bravo Target Safety (contractor)
03.2024 - Current
Safety Technician (Contractor)
United Safety
04.2023 - Current
Site Engineer (Contractor)
LA-RIO Construction
Industrial Cleaner
Josh & Co. Bakeries
Safety Officer / Chemical Operator
Eleme Refinery
Parts Person
Jonchris Motors
Safety Officer
Elpizo Oil & Gas
Health & Safety Advisor (Contractor)
Total Gas Station
Operator & Safety Officer (Contractor)
RJ MacLean
- Current
Health & Safety Advisor
Egalon Services
- Current
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Health, Safety & Environment
Diploma - Health Studies
Associate of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Novelle Education Centre
Arrow oilfield service Skilled Labour (Contractor)
ConocoPhillips Projects (Summont 1 & 2)
Safety Watch
United Safety (contractor)
2023 - Current