Chidinma OTOH
Summary
Results-driven environmental regulatory compliance professional with over 10 years of experience in fast-paced environments. Skilled in monitoring and interpreting industry regulations, developing programs, and implementing best practices to ensure businesses meet domestic and international regulatory requirements. Methodical approach to analyzing data for regulatory reporting, with strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally for HSE and regulatory compliance. Passionate about working with teams to deliver and enhance value.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Regulations Specialist
Irving Oil
04.2022 - Current
- Represent Irving Oil in various industry associations. Liaise with peers to develop advocacy strategies, consult on regulatory changes and provide feedback to key external stakeholders and government regulators.
- Develop strong working relationships with government regulators, liaising to ensure continuous compliance while mitigating the risk of penalties and fostering a transparent organizational culture.
- Work as part of cross functional teams to identify product requirements, assess opportunities, and support planning and implementation of business energy transition and climate projects to achieve compliance at the right cost.
- Monitor changing regulations and industry standards for their impact on product requirements and advocate changes if necessary to align with corporate strategy.
- Support the business to understand its regulatory obligations and requirements. Provide training and awareness sessions on new regulations and amendments.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance to product quality, quantity and climate requirements and implement corrective action plans.
- Evaluate existing company product specification documents against current regulations, identifying gaps or areas requiring process improvement for optimal compliance performance.
- Coordinate with business departments to compile and validate data required for reporting under Canadian provincial and federal regulations such as CFR, Quebec LCIF, Ontario Gasoline Volatility.
- Maintain oversite and tracking of regulatory status and notifications on government reporting platforms like CATS, CITSS.
- Maintain accurate and complete records to demonstrate compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Prepare comprehensive quarterly due diligence reports to the board of directors, detailing product, and environmental regulatory activities in all operating jurisdictions, leading to improved understanding of key impacts to the business.
- Review audit reports and compliance assessments for Benzene and Sulphur in Gasoline, as well as Renewable Fuel and Clean Fuel Regulations. Communicate key findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Involved in internal investigations regarding potential contract breaches, resulting in the resolution of cases without external mediation.
Product Shipment Coordinator
ExxonMobil Chemicals
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of shipment data to maintain compliance, enhance performance and optimize processes.
- Fleet management; coordination of loading plans, railcar yard status and inbound flow.
- Maintained environmental data used to prepare reports required by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations.
- Ensured the global harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals was used for all shipments.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve environmental concerns associated with off specification product disposal.
- Provided responses to regulatory agencies and railroads regarding product information or issues.
- Analyzed load information from customers in order to determine and verify the appropriate routes, rates and schedules.
- Prioritized project related tasks while working on the Baytown Fuels South Turnaround Project; identified and flagged empty released railcars for immediate diversion, this saved the company $150K in empty freight.
- Monitored and resolved all shipment exceptions and delays to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery, documenting accurately to achieve correct billing.
Performance Quality Analyst
Halliburton Energy Services
10.2014 - 07.2019
- Achieved regulatory compliance with applicable management system standards (quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), and health and safety management (ISO 45001) by implementing the Halliburton Management System in Sperry Drilling operations.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contractual and regulatory obligations.
- Coordinated management of change analysis with relevant stakeholders evaluating the potential impacts on HSE and operational metrics, prepared mitigation plans and monitored plans.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities and reported all findings, including improvement recommendations.
- Trained and guided onsite and offshore team members in quality assurance standards, policies and procedures fostering a proactive approach to compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of audit findings, allowing for gaps identification, effective tracking of progress toward quality goals and identification of recurring compliance related issues.
- Inspected third party facilities and assessed programs to evaluate compliance with Halliburton Management requirements.
- Performed thorough inspections of inbound and outbound electronic tools and sensors.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Demonstrated new product features and functionality to clients, managers and team members.
Associate Consultant, Forensics & Investigations
PriceWaterHouseCoopers
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
- Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination.
- Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to clients.
- Provided exemplary level of customer service to all individuals, including clients and company personnel.
- Ensured completed work was documented in line with the firm's standards.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Participated in business development and practice management efforts of the unit.
- Prepared responses to client request for quotes.
- Actively involved in engagement economics and project management.
Education
PGD - Information Technology: Data Analytics
NBCC
04.2022
B.Eng. - Petroleum Engineering
University of Benin
02.2011
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding research and data analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Regulatory reporting and submissions
- Risk Assessments and Compliance Audits
- Life cycle assessments
- Environmental Management System audits
- Project Management
- Process Optimization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, Project)
- Digital Regulatory Platforms
- Tableau
Timeline
Product Regulations Specialist
Irving Oil
04.2022 - Current
Product Shipment Coordinator
ExxonMobil Chemicals
12.2019 - 07.2021
Performance Quality Analyst
Halliburton Energy Services
10.2014 - 07.2019
Associate Consultant, Forensics & Investigations
PriceWaterHouseCoopers
11.2012 - 09.2014
B.Eng. - Petroleum Engineering
University of Benin
PGD - Information Technology: Data Analytics
NBCC
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