BENARD GICHUNGU WAWERU

Currently oversees and enforces Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk offshore activities, coordinates with management and clients, manages incident documentation, and ensures contractor compliance with safety standards.

• Monitored and enforced Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems across high-risk offshore activities, including hot work, confined space entry, and lifting operations, ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols.
• Coordinated with offshore construction managers and client representatives to maintain accurate daily safety reports, inspections, and incident documentation, enhancing operational transparency.
• Recorded and investigated incidents to determine root causes and facilitated worker's compensation claims, reducing incident recurrence and improving safety protocols.
• Liaised with onsite contractors to ensure strict adherence to Company safety regulations and international safety standards, including delivering basic safety induction training.

Manages permit-to-work systems, conducts gas testing, leads safety drills, and ensures environmental compliance for offshore operations.

• Monitors and enforces Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk offshore activities, including hot work, confined space entry, and lifting operations, to uphold stringent safety protocols.
• Performs as an Authorized Gas Tester (AGT), conducting critical gas testing and atmospheric monitoring in confined spaces and hazardous areas to ensure safe working conditions.
• Leads daily toolbox talks, safety inductions, and emergency drills, ensuring 100% compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and offshore safety procedures.
• Manages offshore waste, prevents marine pollution, and responds to oil spills or chemical leaks in strict adherence to Qatar Energy environmental standards.

Conducted Job Hazard Analyses, inspected premises for non-conformities, reviewed permit packs, and ensured compliance with Qatar Energy's Work Management System for CO2 Export Facilities.

• Conducted Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) to proactively identify and assess potential risks, ensuring robust safety measures were implemented across projects.
• Inspected premises and personnel work to identify and rectify non-conformities (e.g., PPE usage), enhancing site safety and compliance.
• Thoroughly reviewed permit packs and validated readiness for activity commencement, ensuring all safety protocols were met before operations began.
• Ensured strict compliance with Qatar Energy's LNG Work Management System, halting activities upon detected deviations and communicating promptly with Issuing Authorities.
• Conducted comprehensive audits, ensuring the availability of appropriate resources, PPE, and equipment in accordance with Job Safety Analysis (JSA) requirements.

Assisted in safety representation, conducted toolbox talks, communicated legislative changes, delivered environmental training, and managed environmental documentation for CO2 Export Facilities.

• Facilitated the appointment of safety representatives across all departments, enhancing internal safety communication and compliance.
• Conducted and documented daily toolbox talks, achieving 100% attendance and improving team awareness of critical safety procedures.
• Communicated key changes in Safety and Environment legislation to Management, ensuring proactive adaptation and compliance across operations.
• Delivered environmental awareness training to workers, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and reducing incidents.
• Managed comprehensive environmental documentation and reporting, ensuring both internal and external client compliance.

Supported safety compliance, assisted in incident investigations, performed site inspections, and managed accident/incident documentation for EPC Services.

• Supported rigorous safety compliance by monitoring activities and promoting safety standards, contributing to a secure work environment.
• Assisted in evaluating incident forms, surveys, and audits to identify root causes, collaborating to implement corrective actions and improve safety.
• Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety measures, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Managed all accident/incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring thorough documentation and timely filing to support continuous safety improvement initiatives.

Coordinated external training, developed materials, assessed program effectiveness, and managed HSE training for employees and contractors for Waste Heat Boilers Replacement Works.

• Liaised with external training providers to schedule courses and manage contracts, ensuring high-quality HSE training delivery.
• Prepared comprehensive training materials, presentations, and safety handouts, supporting effective HSE training initiatives.
• Monitored and assessed the effectiveness of training programs, collecting feedback to continuously improve content and delivery methods.
• Developed and coordinated diverse HSE training programs, including onboarding, refresher courses, and specialized safety training for employees and contractors, contributing to a safer workforce.

Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducted audits, and delivered safety training for the 104km Thika Superhighway Road and Infrastructure project.

• Ensured stringent compliance with safety regulations throughout the 104km Thika Superhighway Road and Infrastructure project, mitigating potential risks.
• Conducted regular safety audits and risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential hazards to maintain a safe construction environment.
• Delivered essential safety training to construction personnel, improving safety awareness and adherence to protocols on-site.

Awarded for outstanding safe work performance and continuing compliance with safe work practices, in support of GOAL ZERO incident objective for the ERC CO2 Export Facilities Project - MJ-632.

In recognition of valuable contributions, support, dedication, and commitment to the QatarEnergy LNG Safety Culture in Safe & Quality Execution of P.657 EPC CO2 Export Facilities CAT III Projects Management.

For outstanding dedication, teamwork, and exemplary performance for safe & successful execution of Unit-85 CO2 Project (P657) Tie-in activity.