Virgilio Chande
Port Operative / Occupational Safety And Health (OSH) Professional
Maputo
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional in the port and logistics industry, recognized for consistently achieving company objectives through organized practices and innovative solutions. Proven expertise in thriving under pressure while adapting to new challenges, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and enhancing organizational brand. Strong background as a professional HSE leader, adept at implementing and managing health, safety, and environmental programs that prioritize workplace safety and compliance. Exceptional collaboration skills, risk assessment capabilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement contribute significantly to overall business success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
24
24
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
HSE Superintendent
MPDC - Porto de Maputo
08.2016 - Current
- Support the HSE Manager and team with planning, and coordinating the implementation of an effective HSE policy, guidelines, and procedures to ensure that the department objectives are met.
- Coordinating training programs to continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the organization.
- Coordinate and lead all monthly safety committee meetings and manage all the HSE representatives.
- Provide support to Operation team and subcontractors in all aspects of occupational health, safety, and environmental issues.
- Support the HSE Manager in ensuring HSE compliance onshore and offshore and perform regular HSE audits in the areas of business and vessel operations.
- Conduct Risk Assessments on all activities and ensure that the methods and systems of work are applied and safe.
- Attend pre-job, vessel planning meetings as required on HSE related matters.
- Provide support to the dept. on the implementation of Company-wide HSE initiatives e.g., occupational integrated management systems, etc.
- Provide support to the port equipment operators training center.
- Assist the development of HSE plans and procedures that comply with Company policies and procedures as well as client requirements.
- Ensure training, toolbox talk meetings, incident investigations, risk assessments, job hazard observations, drills, commitment, and safety culture are implemented as part of the company.
- Investigate and complete the process of all Accident Investigation reports and prepare/submit lessons learned to the HSE Manager for promulgation to the management.
- Manage Safety Statistic reports within management board.
- Provide HSE aspects of Company Bid Submissions as requested.
- Assist in the development of specific HSE procedures.
- Conduct HSE training and orientation to all sub-contractors and new employees, and stevedoring companies.
- Ensure all worksites are compliant with Company policies and safety standards.
- Support all the terminals, HSE personnel in the development of work site HSE campaigns and good practices.
- Assist in ad-hoc HSE tasks/projects as required.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Implemented emergency response plans, ensuring all personnel were adequately trained to handle potential hazards.
- Collaborated with engineering and design teams to incorporate safety considerations into project plans from the outset.
- Promoted environmental stewardship through sustainable waste management practices, including recycling efforts and proper disposal methods for hazardous materials.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by implementing effective HSE policies and procedures.
- Audited subcontractor HSE performance to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provided expert guidance in the development of safe work procedures for high-risk activities such as confined space entry or working at heights.
- Evaluated new equipment for potential risks before approval for use on job sites, promoting a proactive approach to hazard management.
- Improved employee awareness of safety practices through regular communication and training sessions.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor progress towards HSE objectives and targets.
- Reduced accident rates by developing comprehensive safety training programs for employees.
- Served as a subject matter expert in hazard identification, risk analysis, and control measures related to various industrial processes.
- Conducted incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Championed a culture of safety by leading by example and consistently reinforcing the importance of HSE best practices among staff members.
- Mentored junior HSE professionals, providing guidance in career development and fostering a strong internal talent pipeline within the organization.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
HSE Manager
GTS - Gruas Transportes e Serviços
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Implement and develop Safety Management Policies on the company.
- Coordinating training programs to continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the company.
- To ensure that good communication between employer and employees exists and that is maintained.
- Ensure that an adequate program of training for health and safety is established and the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees.
- Conduct Risk Assessments on all activities and ensure that the methods and systems of work applied are safe.
- Assist and conduct the safe work procedures and provide written work instructions outlining potential hazards and precautions, ensuring they are complied with.
- Ensure accident and near-miss reporting procedures are understood and complied with, followed by investigations.
- Ensure that all employees and sub-contractors are suitably trained/competent to carry out the prescribed task and that the necessary licenses/certificates of competence are valid and appropriate.
- Ensure the Statutory Notices, the Safety Policy, Insurance Certificate, and the names of Appointed First Aiders are displayed and maintained in prominent locations.
- Ensure that all new employees in the company are provided with a copy of the policy statement, receive such induction training as may be laid down in procedures, and issued with personal protective equipment as required and their personal responsibilities.
- Developed and delivered engaging safety training sessions for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Investigated incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Port Operations Coordinator
PORTOS DO NORTE, SA - Porto de Nacala
06.2012 - 08.2013
- On Arrival vessel inspection.
- Supervising vessel loading and discharge, stevedores working on the loading or unloading of vessels.
- Categorize and prioritize cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Operational fleet Management.
- Programing the daily operations according to the planning.
- Rail operations of cargo receiving and delivering.
- Training new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Elaborate daily operations reports to the port operations manager.
- Conduct and ensure daily work plans related with the work among the team, and delegate part of tasks to the supervisors and team leaders.
- Monitoring the works on the vessel and ensure that it is being done safely and efficiently, and coordinate with the vessels crew.
- Ensure that operations are performed in time and according to the program.
- Checking and inspecting lifting equipment.
- Supervising the cargo delivery or receiving operations with RISTAKERS, forklifts and trucks on the port.
- Stimulate the habit of work safety among the workers.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing processes and new business processes.
- Collaborated with government agencies to expedite Customs clearance processes for smoother import/export transactions.
- Reduced turnaround time for vessels by streamlining cargo handling processes and enhancing communication among team members.
- Enhanced safety standards within the port by enforcing strict adherence to regulations and conducting regular inspections.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Oversaw team of [Number] drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
Site Coordinator
BOLLORÉ AFRICA LOGISTICS CLN-VALE PROJECT
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Prepare site documentation.
- Coordinate the work and activities of sub-contractors.
- Work with Administrator & Foreman to ensure that deliveries are expedited and coordinated.
- Ensure compliance with all rules of health and safety at work by the subcontractors regarding the lifting plans and transport itinerary.
- Controlling and monitoring documents related to shipments and customs clearance.
- Delivery of trucks at the site.
- Daily report of delivered material and status of the containers on site.
- Escort of Abnormal Load from the port to the site.
- Supervising charging and discharging of material on the site.
- Checking lifting equipment on the port for the abnormal loads.
- Supervising the operations with mobile cranes, forklifts, and trucks on the quay and on the yard.
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote professional growth within the team.
- Supervised crew of over 200 employees.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging input from all members for process optimization purposes.
- Improved site safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Coordinated with multiple contractors to ensure timely completion of project phases, mitigating potential delays.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
Port & Yard Coordinator
BOLLORÉ AFRICA LOGISTICS STATOIL, PETRONAS & ENI PROJECT’S
04.2011 - 05.2012
- To ensure compliance with all rules of health and safety at work by workers.
- To Ensure that oil tubing, pipe casing, other materials and equipment is handled and stored in compliance with company policy and industry standards.
- To Keep accurate inventory and material movement records.
- Ensure that the support vessels cargo operations are following HSE and QA policies and procedures.
- To Ensure good housekeeping standards are set and adhered to within the yard.
- Manage the reception and delivery of Oil tubing, pipe casing and other materials from yard to rig by the supply vessels.
- Ensure compliance with company lifting standards for all pipe-yard operations.
- Attend in daily safety toolbox talks.
- Supervising charging and discharging of vessel.
- Supervising the operations with mobile cranes, forklifts and trucks on the quay and the yard.
System Operator and Team Leader
KUDUMBA INVESTIMENTS
02.2010 - 05.2011
- To control the entrance and exit of merchandise as well as people.
- Troubleshot system stoppages and determined best course of action to maintain system up-time.
- To read and to interpret the image produced by the x-ray machines.
- To guarantee the security of the customers inside of the scanning site or near the x-ray machines.
- To guarantee the fulfillment of the norms of radiological security.
- To ensure that requirements and needs of the customs team are fulfilled.
- Sending daily reports, hour in hour as well as at end of the shift for general database.
- Collaborated with team to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security.
- Monitored system and application availability and performance information to support efficient operation.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following.
Deputy Camp Manager and Community Relations
MOZAMBIQUE WILD ADVENTURES
07.2006 - 02.2008
- Preservation on the Nature, Maintenance and logistic of the camping goods and Staff.
- To promote a good relationship between the tourists, community, and the company.
- Responsible for the reception of the hunters, and to guarantee that they have the hunting licenses in day.
- Collecting, digitalizing and saving relevant information from a GPS into a computer database.
- Management of community interests and the relation between the employer and community (as an assistant).
- Responsible for the information about Location, Quantity, of the animals in the Game Park.
- In parallel I developed a program of Fish farming associated with agriculture in the headquarters of the Marrupa-district.
- Managed budget effectively, resulting in cost savings without compromising on program quality or camper experience.
- Conducted thorough facility inspections regularly, identifying maintenance needs proactively to prevent costly repairs or disruptions later on.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving issues quickly to ensure positive experiences for all camp participants.
- Established partnerships with local organizations, securing additional resources and support for camp programs.
Education
No Degree - Environmental Management
Instituto Superior Monitor
Maputo, Mozambique 04.2001 -
High School diploma - Science Education
Escola Secundaria Samora Moisés Machel
Beira, Sofala 04.2001 -
Skills
Incident/accident investigations
Radioactive equipment
Rigging techniques
Ports and Terminal operations
JSA/JHA Risk Assessment
Hot work
undefinedCertification
NEBOSH: Process safety management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 officials in the development and implementation of an integrated management system at the port of Maputo.
- To establish the best record until now on container handling at Porto de Nacala on a shift using new procedures.
- Supervised team of 200 staff members at oil and gas drilling project.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking, follow up, action plans, spreadsheets.
Timeline
HSE Superintendent
MPDC - Porto de Maputo
08.2016 - Current
HSE Manager
GTS - Gruas Transportes e Serviços
06.2015 - 06.2016
Site Coordinator
BOLLORÉ AFRICA LOGISTICS CLN-VALE PROJECT
08.2013 - 01.2014
Port Operations Coordinator
PORTOS DO NORTE, SA - Porto de Nacala
06.2012 - 08.2013
Port & Yard Coordinator
BOLLORÉ AFRICA LOGISTICS STATOIL, PETRONAS & ENI PROJECT’S
04.2011 - 05.2012
System Operator and Team Leader
KUDUMBA INVESTIMENTS
02.2010 - 05.2011
Deputy Camp Manager and Community Relations
MOZAMBIQUE WILD ADVENTURES
07.2006 - 02.2008
No Degree - Environmental Management
Instituto Superior Monitor
04.2001 -
High School diploma - Science Education
Escola Secundaria Samora Moisés Machel
04.2001 -