OJOkonkwo Jeremiah
@okonkwojeremiah
HSE professional driving safety compliance, risk reduction, and operational excellence.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an HSE professional with proven experience developing and implementing health, safety and environmental systems across oil & gas and construction project sites, delivering measurable reductions in incidents and ensuring regulatory compliance. I have led audits, training programs, and safety inductions while managing PPE procurement and documentation controls that supported workforces of 200+ personnel.
My background includes business development and virtual assistant roles where I applied data analysis, pricing strategy, and compliance management to improve margins, win technical tenders, and streamline operations. I champion human capital development, digital documentation systems, and cross-functional collaboration to drive safety culture transformation and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HSSE Supervisor
Guiz and Company Limited
Feb 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 10 months)
Led development and implementation of HSE policies across multiple project sites, reducing safety incidents by 30% and ensuring regulatory compliance while overseeing PPE procurement for 200+ employees.
Virtual Assistant
Hopper
Nov 2023 - Aug 2024 (9 months)
Monitored market trends and managed a 1,500+ pricing datapoint database, identifying pricing opportunities that increased peak-season revenue by 10% and improved service margins by 15%.
Business Development Specialist
Guiz and Company Limited
Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Spearheaded business development and licensing efforts, launching two new departments and achieving a 50% tender win rate while maintaining zero compliance incidents across certifications and permits.
HSE Officer
Dicjan Nig Ltd
Feb 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Coordinated daily HSE activities and conducted 50+ high-risk assessments and 43 toolbox meetings, improving safety adherence and maintaining strict equipment inspection protocols.
HSE Trainee
Jez-Mac Nig Ltd
Nov 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Performed 20+ safety inspections and participated in 11 near-miss investigations, contributing to targeted training that reduced near-miss incidents by 60%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NUNnamdi Azikiwe University
Parasitology & Entomology
Studied Parasitology & Entomology and completed degree with graduation in August 2018.
House of Wisdom Secondary School
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Completed West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with graduation in 2013.
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Location
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