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EUGENE  ADAMS

EUGENE ADAMS

Denton,TX.

Summary

Accomplished professional, with (14+yrs) years of industry experience in Occupational, Health, Safety, and Environmental management for leading organizations in the mining and currently the oil and gas industry. Maintaining the highest quality standards whilst avoiding time and cost expenditures. Am willing to relocate. International working experience in Congo, Equatorial Guinea (MEGI), and Angola. Quality health, the environment, and safety, competence in managing and auditing integrated management systems (ISO 9001, 45000 regulations and ISO 14001-2007) as well as auditing and evaluating workplaces for safety hazards and recommending and implementing safe workplace policies and procedures. Trained to administer and teach first aid.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

HSE Manager

NVent
Warwick, RI
01.2022 - Current
  • Led initiatives to strategically plan, communicate, deliver, and track required employee monthly training and was responsible for making training processes and new hire safety onboarding.
  • Responsible for plant-wide EHS communications utilizing signage and resources from Corporate EHS, Participate in Area EHS calls and communicate/distribute materials to site leaders.
  • Provided EHS support for two Manufacturing plants.
  • Responsible for the implementation of the Energy Control Program (Lockout Tagout) and annual review.
  • Work with the Management team to develop and implement site-specific annual EHS objectives.
  • In-depth knowledge about wastewater treatment. Ensured Wastewater was treated to meet parameters set by the City of Warwick. Sampled wastewater for independent laboratory analysis.
  • Coordinate inspections (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual); review results and ensure deficiency corrections. Assign and track all tasks to completion and update as needed.
  • Implemented 5S in both plants to ensure the plant is safe and employees spend less time looking for tools and other equipment
  • Managed both plants’ Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure (SPCC) to ensure compliance.
  • In-depth knowledge of fire protection systems, Red Tag, and impairment systems. Led all FM Global inspections
  • In-depth knowledge of OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Continued to maintain OSHA VPP certification for one of my plants.
  • ● Ensured both plants were audit-ready for external inspections including the Company’s Insurance firm FM Global. Worked with both plants' management to ensure Human element recommendations are closed not more than 60 days after audits. This helps to reduce property risk and results in fewer losses – and when we do have losses, they are less costly.
  • Train Front Line Leaders and Plant Management on Incident Prevention System (IPS) and ensure proper usage.
  • Support and foster safe behavior and safety culture in both plants.
  • Guide compliance to performance standards. Write plant programs and train all employees to understand and follow the performance standards.
  • Work directly with all employees and train them how to identify LIFE Potentials, and investigate and implement all corrective actions.
  • Implement a Hearing Conservation Program, coordinate Industrial Hygiene (IH) Survey, and maintain chemical inventory and SDS in MSDS Online.
  • Responsible for having an active safety committee and ensuring active participation from all departments and shifts.
  • Contractor coordinator and temporary employees; lead and maintain contractor safety efforts assist in the development of contractor work plans and monitor compliance. Used ISN to verify contractors are compliant to OSHA requirement and IP requirement
  • Used the company’s computer-based program to track incidents and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
  • Lead all accident and incident investigations and proposed effective corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

HSSE Manager

Springfield Exploration and Production Ghana
Chana
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • ,Reporting to well Engineering manager, whilst assuring that SEP’s Operations are conducted safely and responsibly and per Springfield’s Safe and Sustainable Operations policy, Legal requirements, and industry good practices
  • (Operations refers to all, Wells, Exploration, Projects and Engineering, Logistics, and Facilities Department activities)
  • Led team of HSSE personnel supporting the above-mentioned Departments in achieving performance excellence and continuous improvement in risk reduction
  • Act as HSSE Assurance Lead for Operational Functions, supporting continual risk reduction and performance improvement within SEP and its key contractors
  • Develop HSSE personnel and support personal development plan attainment
  • Deliver effective support, advice, and resources to Operations teams and Functional groups
  • Maintain awareness of HSSE issues and weak signals and promptly inform the Operational Leaders and HSSE Manager Liaise regularly with Operational leaders to solicit performance delivery feedback
  • Implement Corporate HSSE initiatives and best practices across all operational sites without force-fitting requirements solely for consistency
  • Coach HSSE Advisors in the development and implementation of their Assurance Plans, in line with the SEP Assurance Guideline
  • This includes ensuring regular reporting of key strength and weakness areas and improvement recommendations to the HSSE Manager and Operational Leaders
  • Intervene where necessary and work collaboratively and proactively to identify options to enable compliance utilizing the SEP Framework
  • Confirm that incidents are reported and thoroughly investigated according to procedures including ensuring that lessons are shared and actions are effectively closed out and embedded
  • Provide an appropriate level of HSSE Supervision to contracting companies to verify contract compliance and adoption of industry good practices and steward continual improvement by communicating constructive feedback during performance reviews
  • Lead, support, and develop Operational HSSE personnel to achieve full independent delivery, continuous performance improvement, and development plan attainment
  • Act as Technical Authority for Operational Safety and General HSSE Procedures, Guidelines, and systems and ensure achievement and verify effective management of risks and compliance including regulatory requirements and voluntary commitments
  • Own and continually improve/streamline relevant EHS documents and systems
  • Coordinate delivery of the HSSE aspects of Operational budgets and manage costs efficiently
  • Led job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of the job.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 500 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.

Onshore EHS Manager

Eni Exploration and Production
11.2017 - 04.2019
  • HSE subject matter expect for the Offshore Cape Three Point Development (OCTP and TTIP project WAPCO Takoradi and Ghana Gas TRMS)
  • Ensures that contractors follow the agreed procedures in the loadout and installation of subsea products which includes: Subsea umbilical, Flowlines, Risers
  • Subsea Umbilical Termination Assemblies (SUTA)
  • Electrical Flying Leads (EFL)
  • Steel Tube Flying Leads (STFL)
  • Actuated Flow Line End Termination (AFLET)
  • Hydraulic Flying Leads (HFL)
  • Mud mats
  • Subsea Jumpers Installation
  • Act as Process safety Engineering support at the WAPCO Takoradi Regulating and metering station and the Ghana Gas Regulating and metering Station
  • Review all HIRA, JSA, lift Plans, procedures, MOC and other relevant documentation with project team and to ensure task is executed safely
  • Ensures that equipment are rigged up properly before final deployment
  • Witness equipment function test before deployed
  • Liaise with Marine Warranty Surveyors to ensure all equipment are in good condition, certified before they are installed and also MOC is agreed with project team before Installing
  • Lead all project meetings, SIMOPS update onshore project team on daily progress of the project
  • Ensures that all incidents are reported and investigated
  • Provide input and contribute to the development of Project Specific HSE Plans based on the set objectives and targets
  • Guide, direct, train and motivate both company and contractor HSE Officers to perform their duties in full alignment and compliance with company rules and procedures
  • Monitor and advise on proper application of “Permit to Work” system, and ensure that all safety regulations and practices are adhered to
  • Coordinated the preparation and timely issue of all HSE reports including accidents/incidents, investigation and statistics
  • Established and maintain a project specific stewardship process to monitor and report HSE Performance against established KPI’s
  • Monitor close out and implementation of actions in the Hazard & Effect register to ensure adequate controls are established and maintained
  • Ensured that contractor pre-mobilization HSE requirements are all completed
  • Assist Team Leader in developing and implement overall HSE platform for project execution including site HSE processes and tools
  • Maintained a high level of visibility at the worksite
  • Review offshore work environments and equipment to identify hazards or improvement opportunities
  • Monitor the implementation of applicable Safety Management Systems
  • Monitor and encourage compliance with business and contractor policies and procedures
  • Lead all Incident Investigations
  • Coordinate with contractor safety personnel to understand safety performance gaps and implement improvement plans
  • Record, collate and report all EHS statistics
  • Provide support for emergency response activities Develop EHS credibility and support safety leadership skills
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.

HSE Manager

TechnipFMC
01.2015 - 11.2017


As the EHS leader, reporting to the Country Manager I monitor and prevent potential workplace safety hazards through routine inspections and training and assist in the implementation of other improvement initiative as identified.

I also play a key role in monitoring and influencing emerging regulations in the region, country specific and in ensuring that all potentially impacted internal parties are aware of relevant regulatory changes and their effects.

Advise Ghana Country Manager. Collaborate and coordinate with other EHS&SR personnel in Takoradi, London and Houston to ensure that all EHS&SR activities in the work plan are completed.

Collaborate with E&P SR Advisor in Houston to develop SR plans and assist in their implementation. Assist in the development and maintenance of Emergency Response (ER) documentation. Assist in the design and facilitation of ER drills.

Keep up to date with proposed changes in legislation affecting EHS&SR. Ensure internal stakeholders are apprised of these changes and their effects on operations planning. Assist in incident investigations as required. Participate in risk assessments as required.

Develop processes and procedures as required and in line with EHS&SR standards. Engage internal stakeholders during the development of any required processes and procedures.

Implement global EHS&SR initiatives in Ghana as required. Interface management of the in-country EHS/SR support for projects as it pertains to contractor management, risk management, emergency response, regulatory and environment.

Provide necessary support to other operations/activities in Ghana as and when they arise. Examples may include shore base support, support of offshore seismic surveys, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge of and ensured compliance with country health and safety standards and waste disposal regulations.

Ensure compliance with all OSHAS regulatory compliance.

HSE Manager

FMC Technologies Int
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Help continue and enhance the present HSE program at manufacturing facilities in Houston
  • Tasked with overseeing two major projects Tullow Jubilee Project and TEN projects
  • Developed and supervised the Zero PSI Program, a recognition program to acknowledge those who went above and beyond, inspired others to "Promise to Stop Incidents," and increased safety culture
  • Key Initiatives
  • Instated "safety watch program," which allowed employees to designate duties strictly towards safety watch on location
  • A safety topic from each form was addressed at safety meetings
  • Devised monthly emergency drills, which included field and facility operations
  • Drafted 26''What if "scenarios I topics that were used as emergency response drills
  • Within five years, achieved the goal for Ghana
  • Implementation and promotion of Vigilance Health, Safety, and Wellness Program, and Environmental Program to assist Management in providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
  • Conduct and participate in workplace health and safety activities such as audits/inspections, job safety analysis, and accident/incident investigations, to ensure all meet Company standards (Vigilance Prevention Program) and fully comply with all relevant legislation including the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
  • Prepare and distribute reports on safety metrics such as leading indicators, Frequency and Severity reports, and incident rates.
    Prepare OSHA and other governmental reports as required.
  • Represent Management on the HSW Committee and also be the management co-chair. Ensure meetings are held to the schedule, track action items, evaluate implementation of actions
  • Investigate, respond, and provide recommendations for Health and Safety concerns/incidents and accidents.
  • Provide Safety Training for TC Ultra Flex employees including Health and Safety Orientation to all new employees of the company.
  • Arrange specialized safety training as required i.e. forklift, first aid, WHMIS, Workplace Violence and Harassment prevention program, machine safety, LOTO, GHS, etc. to ensure that a safe and secure work environment is maintained.

Lead HSE Engineer

FMC Technologies International BV
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Recognized as 40 Hour Incident Command HAZWOPER trained; developed, implemented, and conducted 8-HOUR HAZWOPER multi-faceted response drills
  • Overhauled and enhanced a respiratory protect on program with parodic auditing, and scheduled maintenance I cleaning of the respirators
  • Partnered with the plant master electrician to reform the Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) program
  • Initiative involved tracing and labeling each circuit breaker to its respective equipment and labeling I tagging each piece of equipment to its respective circuit breaker
  • Rewrote LOTO plan to reflect changes; conducted annual audits to ensure effectiveness
  • Served as the primary HSE Instructor; advanced the training program from a 3-day &-topic course to a 40-hour safety and training orientation course
  • Devised and instructed an OSHA 10 Hour course for the maintenance department personnel
  • Led all regulatory refreshers courses on an annual basis; developed an annual refresher course curriculum, which was followed by the company for five years
  • Acted as the primary emergency response coordinator for four years while with the organization.

Lead Trainer HSE

FMC Technologies Int
01.2005 - 08.2014
  • Served as the primary HSE Instructor; advanced the training program from a 3-day &-topic course to a 40-hour safety and training orientation course.

QHSE Lead

Chevron Liberia Limited
08.2010 - 06.2012
  • Provides direct assistance and training to site management in all matters pertaining to EHS performance and regulatory compliance
  • Provide input on performance and recommendations for improvement to management
  • Assists with establishing the Environmental Management System (EMS)
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining
  • Provide support, leadership and direction in the development and implementation of EHS management systems and compliance programs
  • Works with clients to develop, implement and improve safety action plans geared toward injury reduction
  • Provide leadership to the development of business and facility EH&S plans and goal setting, monitor performance and report on progress

HSE Officer

Golden Star (Wassa) limited
Ghana, WR
06.2009 - 09.2010
  • Conduct audit/inspections of Permit to work, Scaffolds, Fire Fighting Networks, Hand Tools, etc
  • Work on the continuous improvement cycle
  • Work closely with departments in managing Risks as per company RMS
  • Work closely with Regional Hygiene Support to implement site wide Occupational Hygiene practices
  • Developed & maintained chemical inventory for the site which reduced chemical exposure by 20%
  • Conduct occupational hygiene sampling & suggest recommendations to management on reducing personal exposure to chemicals (OHC)
  • Carry out audits/inspections of the site regularly & highlight areas for improvement

Education

MSc - Engineering and Business Management

Coventry University
United Kingdom
5.2016

Master of Science - Occupational Health And Safety Management

Ghana Institute of Management
Ghana
12.2012

Bachelor’s Degree -

University of Cape Coast
Cape-coast
5.2009

Skills

  • Lead auditor (IRCA)
  • NEBOSH IGC
  • Advanced First Aid/ Application
  • Incident Investigation
  • Chemical transfer /COSHH
  • OSHA 30/Process Safety Management
  • Construction Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Waste Management
  • Accident Prevention
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Safety Audits
  • Chemical Handling
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures

References

REFERENCES Will be provided based on request.

Affiliations

ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007and ISO 19001 standards. Organized by ISOQAR South Africa. All six (6) Professional Certificate Programs. 1/2011 Occupational Safety and Health training institute (OSHA Academy USA) All twenty-six (26) Professional Certificate Training Programs 1/2011 Occupational Safety and Health training institute (OSHA Academy USA) Root Cause Analyses Training. 3/2017 Hired as the first safety coordinator for FMC Ghana oversaw and improved the health, safety, and environmental programs, procedures, and polices. Completed extensive work in Process Safety Management (PSM). GROUPS AFFILIATION AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ACHIEVEMENTS Full member of the international institute of risk and safety management (IIRSM No. 303160) Certified health and safety management professional (ISHM No. 567331) A member of American society of safety Professionals (MASSP No.10060677) Member of Ghana wild life club Member of the Advisory Committee, University OF Cape-Coast faculty of arts association. Member of the Organizing Committee, Future Leaders Investment Club University of Cape Coast.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

HSE Manager

NVent
01.2022 - Current

HSSE Manager

Springfield Exploration and Production Ghana
05.2019 - 06.2021

Onshore EHS Manager

Eni Exploration and Production
11.2017 - 04.2019

HSE Manager

TechnipFMC
01.2015 - 11.2017

HSE Manager

FMC Technologies Int
08.2014 - 01.2015

Lead HSE Engineer

FMC Technologies International BV
05.2012 - 09.2014

QHSE Lead

Chevron Liberia Limited
08.2010 - 06.2012

HSE Officer

Golden Star (Wassa) limited
06.2009 - 09.2010

Lead Trainer HSE

FMC Technologies Int
01.2005 - 08.2014

MSc - Engineering and Business Management

Coventry University

Master of Science - Occupational Health And Safety Management

Ghana Institute of Management

Bachelor’s Degree -

University of Cape Coast
EUGENE ADAMS