Tina Okon
@tinaokon
I lead oil-spill remediation, environmental compliance, and occupational safety programs.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
At Nigeria’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), I lead occupational safety and health work while bringing more than a decade of environmental science experience across oil-spill assessment, clean-up, remediation, and compliance.
I’ve led site investigations and monitoring for HYPREP, including damage and post-spill impact assessments, remediation sampling, and close-out activities. I develop safety policies, investigate workplace incidents, coordinate risk assessments and audits, and help translate environmental and safety requirements into practical field and workplace actions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Director
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Developing safety and health policies, reviewing existing policies, advising on policy adjustment in line with industry standard and regulatory requirements. Driving the implementation and compliance of OSH policies and procedures as approved by management.
Chief Environmental Scientist
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Led teams to comprehensive site investigations related to oil spills, to ascertain cause of spill for further action. Monitored clean-up, remediation, post remediation sampling exercise in the hydrocarbon pollution remediation project (HYPREP) sites for close-out/certification.
Principal Environmental Scientist
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Worked closely with oil and gas operators to evaluate their compliance needs and collaborated in the development and implementation of oil spill contingency plans. Conducted site safety and environmental audits to identify potential hazards and ensured compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Senior Environmental Scientist
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Engaged in joint investigation visit (JIV) of hydrocarbon impacted sites to ascertain the cause of spill, investigated impact on the environment. Prepared detailed technical reports on environmental audits, assessments and compliance findings for decision making.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nasarawa State University
Master of Science, Environmental Resource Management
Pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Resource Management.
University of Port Harcourt
Postgraduate Diploma, Geography and Environmental Management
2013 - 2015
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Environmental Management.
Lagos State University
Postgraduate Diploma, Management Science
2009 - 2011
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Science.
University of Calabar
Bachelor of Science, Geology
1996 - 2001
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology.
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