Keren Okereke
Surrey
Summary
Accomplished and Dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professional with over 13 years of progressive experience. Currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Safety and Environmental Compliance to further enhance my expertise. Skilled in all aspects of HSE programs, including incident investigation, risk assessment, safety training, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to build strong relationships and translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language for diverse audiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Liaison
Atira Property Management Incorporated
09.2023 - Current
- Provided one-to-one support to women, fostering relationships built on trust, understanding, and cooperation, which significantly improved their well-being and sense of security.
- Delivered comprehensive recommendations to enhance the health and safety of women's living spaces, leading to a substantial improvement in living conditions.
- Successfully resolved numerous health and safety issues related to living spaces by working closely with the women affected, contributing to a safer environment.
- Offered vital emotional support and companionship to hospitalized women and ensured attendance at important appointments by providing reliable accompaniment, positively impacting their recovery and access to services.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with SRO hotel managers and staff, significantly improving the safety and health standards of women's living environments.
Health and Safety Inspector
Addax Petroleum Development Limited
04.2012 - 08.2022
- Performed planned and unplanned safety inspections, effectively tracking and addressing deficiencies by worksite and department, resulting in reduction in safety violations.
- Implemented Safety Incentive Programs such as safety milestone awards and safety point program to boost workers compliance resulting in reduction in accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
- Conducted various workplace accidents or incidents investigations to determine root causes of the accidents/incidents and provide corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
- Coordinated extensive health and safety training for over 100 employees, enhancing overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Created targeted training strategies for new employees, improving their understanding and adherence to ideal health and safety practices
- Conducted safety audits at job sites, identifying and addressing potential safety hazards.
Safety Administrative Assistance
Stavon Oil and Gas Services Ltd
04.2009 - 12.2011
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, prepared agendas, and recorded minutes to ensure efficient communication and decision-making.
- Increased site compliance with HSE regulations through participation in scheduled and unscheduled audits.
- Drafted operation reports and developed presentations to inform management on key HSE metrics and initiatives.
- Evaluated administrative processes to identify inefficiencies and developed solutions to streamline operations.
- Documented SOPs and company policies in alignment with ISO regulations, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Skills
Safety program development
Risk assessment
Safety inspections
Incident/ Accident investigation
Safety training delivery
Preparing agendas and recording minutes
Drafting operation reports
Developing presentations
Scheduling and coordinating meetings
Building rapport
Active listening
Informative writing
Certification
- WHMIS 2015 Training certificate
- Emergency First Aid CPR/AED-C
- NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health and Safety
Education Certificates
- Post Graduate Diploma, Health Safety and Environmental Compliance, Langara College, Vancouver, BC
- Bachelor of Science, Geology, University of Calabar, Calabar
Timeline
Health and Safety Liaison
Atira Property Management Incorporated
09.2023 - Current
Health and Safety Inspector
Addax Petroleum Development Limited
04.2012 - 08.2022
Safety Administrative Assistance
Stavon Oil and Gas Services Ltd
04.2009 - 12.2011
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