Blessings Mulowa

Experienced occupational health, safety, security, and environmental technologies with extensive knowledge of promoting occupational health and safety, inspecting workplaces, ensuring safety regulations compliance, working with professionals to ensure worksite safety, implementing control measures, recording and reporting hazards, conducting training sessions, coordinating emergency procedures, and developing occupational health and safety systems.

• Developing effective policies and procedures
• Making regular inspections and risk assessments
• Keeping accident records
• Advising on protective clothing and equipment
• Training employees on safety issues
• Investigating accidents and recommending improvements in safety standards
• Writing reports
• Working with Health and Safety Executives, Inspectors, and Trade Unions

• HSE Technician, WBHO Temane Sasol Gas Project, 01/12/2022, Present, Providing technical support to HSE Manager for the project, Reviewing and updating HSE Policy for the project, Inspecting equipment and machinery for the project, Assisting with induction and company training
• Senior HSE Officer, Lennings Railways Grinding Section, 02/09/2022, 28/11/2022, Providing technical training to employees in the project, Providing techniques for fire combat, Inspecting rail grinding machine, Providing firefighting training to employees working inside the rail grinding machine, Inspecting PPE for firefighters
• HSE Coordinator, KSI Investimentos, 01/07/2022, 30/08/2022, Producing method statements and risk assessments for the project, Providing training to all employees in the project, Pre-inspecting equipment and material, Conducting meetings with clients and Engineers
• HSE Coordinator, Gas Logistics, 02/10/2021, 07/01/2022, Producing risk assessment and method statement before construction work started, Providing support on purchasing or renting safety collective equipment, Inspecting all equipment and material, Working as a construction manager in the absence of the appointed one
• HSE Advisor, CCS JV in Total Oil and Gas Project, 15/09/2020, 21/08/2021, Working with the contractor to maintain compliance with the contractor's management systems, Verifying PTW compliance, Coaching contractors on procedures and risk management, Emphasizing behavioral safety and control of work, Ensuring compliance with Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) Matrix, Reporting performance and analysis to HSE Manager, Conducting platform inductions, Ensuring chemical use and discharge records are maintained, Producing weekly P.O.S.T report, Supervising radiological work, Acting as Document Custodian, Coordinating emergency drills
• Emergency Response Officer, CCS JV for Total Oil and Gas Project, 10/02/2020, 14/09/2020, Responding to employees' safety concerns, Taking appropriate personal protective measures, Notifying Supervisory Personnel and/or Incident Commander of incidents, Advising personnel of potential threats and initiating evacuation procedures, Eliminating potential ignition sources, Initiating initial response actions, Restricting access to incident scenes, Minimizing threats to health and safety, Requesting medical assistance, Verifying substances released and obtaining Safety Data Sheets, Coordinating further response actions, Evaluating severity, potential impact, safety concerns, and response requirements, Confirming safety aspects at the site, Communicating and providing incident briefings, Coordinating/performing additional notifications, Communicating with Emergency Response Team, Directing response to cleanup operations
• Project Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator, Vale Logistics Limited, 01/02/2018, 10/02/2020, Conducting training for employees in the construction projects, Understanding and adhering to the study protocol, Increasing health and safety awareness, Controlling and monitoring environmental impacts, Ensuring compliance with OSHA 14001, Managing scraps and personal hygiene, Responding to employees' safety concerns, Conducting safety inspections, Monitoring workplace activities, Developing injury and incident prevention strategies, Examining conditions and recommending preventive measures, Conducting inspections, audits, assessments, and safety meetings, Identifying and analyzing risks, Investigating incidents, Liaising with onsite safety leadership, Assisting in the development and deployment of HSE initiatives, Developing a strong safety culture, Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, Providing direction, leadership, and technical assistance
• Project Field Manager, ID Insight (Data. Decisions Development), 24/08/2017, 28/11/2017, Supervising a team of ten interviewers during community surveys, Identifying and communicating field challenges, Understanding and adhering to the study protocol, Participating in project start-up meetings, Participating in operational and HSE planning, Organizing and coordinating daily activities, Scheduling work breaks and rotations, Maintaining equipment, Ensuring high operational standards, Ensuring safety during fire audits, Reviewing fire and emergency procedures, Conducting evacuation drills, Meeting with Emergency Planning Committee, Completing Fire Risk Assessments, Ensuring availability and correct location of Warden equipment, Being available for fire safety concerns
• Fire Safety Advisor Consultant, Zomba City Council, Malawi, 07/2016, 19/12/2016, Conducting comprehensive fire audits, Reviewing fire and emergency procedures, Conducting evacuation drills, Meeting with Emergency Planning Committee, Completing Fire Risk Assessments, Ensuring availability and correct location of Warden equipment, Being available for fire safety concerns
• Occupation Health, Safety, and Security Officer, Syrah Resources, 04/01/2016, 16/05/2016, Reviewing and updating policies according to legislation, Managing scraps and personal hygiene, Initiating and organizing OHS training, Developing injury and incident prevention strategies, Supporting the development of OHS policies and programs, Advising on safety-related topics, Conducting risk assessments, Inspecting premises and work, Stopping unsafe acts or processes, Recording and investigating incidents, Preparing reports, Working as a construction manager
• Senior OHS Officer, WorleyParsons, 05/05/2013, 31/08/2015, Delivering quality service, Demonstrating commitment to HSE requirements, Acting in the best interests of the company, Performing other duties as required, Increasing health and safety awareness, Investigating and reporting accidents and incidents, Responding to employees' safety concerns, Conducting safety inspections, Monitoring workplace activities, Developing injury and incident prevention strategies, Monitoring compliance with OHS policy and procedures, Auditing OHS compliance, Monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations, Developing and implementing security systems, Instructing workers on safety, Observing crews and reporting laxity in safety precautions, Supervising radiological work, Acting as Document Custodian
• Senior Materials Controller, Kentz Engineers and Constructors, 19/12/2009, 13/03/2013, Managing efficient receipt and dispatch of goods, Maximizing warehouse space usage, Managing transportation of goods, Implementing customer packaging requirements, Loading and transferring shipments, Setting aside storage areas, Complying with health, safety, and environmental standards, Restricting unauthorized access to the warehouse, Developing and implementing SOPs, Investigating inventory losses, Operating automated warehouse systems, Being on call for emergencies, Planning future warehouse capacity, Maintaining staff attendance records, Ensuring correct and safe stocking of products
• Materials Controller/OHS Officer, Kentz Engineers & Constructors, 27/05/2006, 13/12/2009, Working closely with clients, suppliers, and transport companies, Planning delivery and dispatch of goods, Monitoring and setting aside storage space, Tracking stock levels, Ensuring correct and safe storage of stock, Inspecting received materials and equipment, Planning work rosters, Organizing recruitment and staff training, Applying quality management principles and processes, Participating in HSE-related activities, Developing injury and incident prevention strategies, Supporting OHS policies and programs, Advising on safety-related topics, Conducting risk assessments, Inspecting premises and work, Stopping unsafe acts or processes, Recording and investigating incidents, Preparing reports

• Provided advice to management and staff regarding day-to-day safety issues
• Helped the organization achieve monthly OH&S targets
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients
• Ability to build, motivate, and lead teams
• Strong customer-facing skills and excellent technical skills
• Management experience

• Certified ISO 45001:2018 │Occupational Health & Safety Management System Auditor Training
• Certified ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Awareness