Nnaedozie Kenneth Agu
HSE Manager
Ras Laffan,WA
Summary
Accomplished HSE professional with 16+ years of experience managing Health, Safety, and Environmental systems across oil & gas, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Proven track record leading contractor and project HSE teams from pre-tender through commissioning and handover. Specialized in ISO 45001 implementation, process safety, incident investigation, and contractor governance in both Greenfield and brownfield environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
HSE Manager
Medgulf Construction Company
01.2014 - Current
- Provided end-to-end HSE leadership for EPIC projects from tendering through to commissioning, including QatarEnergy brownfield and infrastructure scopes.
- Spearheaded implementation of ISO 45001:2018-aligned HSE systems and project-specific safety strategies.
- Led HAZID/HAZOP workshops, developed risk registers, and participated in contractor HSE audits and compliance reviews.
- Supervised incident reporting and investigation processes including RCA and lessons-learned documentation.
- Coordinated EERA and SIMOPS assessments with engineering and operations teams.
- Championed a positive safety culture by mentoring junior engineers and facilitating behavioral safety programs.
- Achieved 1.7 million man-hours without LTI on Safety & Security Enhancement Projects through robust risk management and safety culture programs.
- Led HSE management for multiple EPIC projects, including brownfield and Greenfield scopes for QatarEnergy projects.
- Organized and facilitated HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with QatarEnergy and Shell standards.
- Championed emergency response planning, including H2S and confined space preparedness programs.
- Conducted incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implemented corrective actions.
- Oversaw contractor HSE performance, tracking safety KPIs and promoting a proactive safety culture.
- Oversaw implementation of PSM elements in operational phases of high-risk zones, including flammable/ combustible storage, pressure systems, and chemical treatment systems.
- Conducted formal pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) and supported EERA and SIMOPS evaluations.
- Participated in multi-discipline design safety reviews, interfacing with engineers and operations teams on risk mitigation during FEED and construction stages.
Senior HSE Engineer
American Qatari French (AFQCO) Construction Company
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Executed HSE planning, site audits, and risk assessments in support of infrastructure and construction projects.
- Improved contractor compliance and reduced incidents by streamlining HSE inspection protocols.
- Trained site personnel on environmental controls, permit-to-work systems, and best safe work practices.
- Steered detailed engineering project reviews, standard operating procedures (SOPs), daily toolbox talks, and assessments as well as deployed robust risk management processes.
- Eliminated downtime by redesigning and optimizing safety processes through comprehensive analyses of HSE risks across multiple projects.
- Established effective HSE management systems by implementing rigorous safety auditing.
- Implemented risk assessment protocols that improved safety performance and reduced workplace incidents by 95%.
- Developed and maintained HSE documentation, including policies, procedures, and manuals, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
- Spearheaded safety culture initiatives, leading to improved employee engagement and participation in safety programs.
- Conducted training sessions on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and Construction Environment Management Plan for various levels of staff.
- Conducted detailed process safety risk reviews, including preparation of HAZID, HIRA, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and SOPs.
- Supported design and operational reviews with engineering teams to ensure appropriate control measures for hazardous operations.
- Led implementation of contractor HSE management systems, aligning site practices with international standards.
- Supported emergency response drills and design of emergency egress and containment systems.
Trainee Engineer / HSE specialist
Nigeria Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO)
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Supported safety audits and QRA studies for FPSO operations under national regulations.
- Contributed to pre-startup reviews and HSE case development for LNG and fuel depot systems.
- Assisted in conducting offshore PSM audits under Nigerian DPR and NIMASA regulations.
- Participated in consequence analysis, pre-startup safety reviews, and supported implementation of process control safety features.
- Developed risk registers and contributed to HSE case development for FPSO operations.
- Participated in safety audits, SIMOPS planning, and fire & explosion risk assessments under NIMASA/DPR standards.
- Assisted in facilitating PTW, Gas Testing, and Fire Risk Controls in LNG and depot operations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Enugu State University of Science & Technology (ESUT)
NigeriaDiploma - Software Engineering
APTECH Computer Education
Doha, QatarSkills
- HSE Leadership & Safety Culture Development
- FEED and EPC Phase Safety Management
- Marine Logistics and Terminal Safety Systems
- HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, FERA/QRA, and Risk Modelling
- Emergency Response Planning and H2S Risk Management
- Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Contractor HSE Compliance and KPI Tracking
- Process Safety and Loss Prevention Integration
- Technical literacy with multidisciplinary engineering drawings
- Proficiency in PHAPro, PHAST, and safety reporting systems
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
- Expertise in QatarEnergy procedures (CORP-ENG-PRC-038 CORPORATE PROCEDURE FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS CORP-HSE-STD-080 CORPORATE STANDARD FOR MANAGING HSE IN CONTRACTS, CORP-SAF-STD-042 CORPORATE STANDARD FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT, IP-OPS-021 - Gas Operations - Isolation, Lock Off And Tag, etc
Affiliations
- Graduate Member, IEEE
- Member, NEBOSH Alumni Network
Certification
- NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 6)
- NEBOSH Certificate in Process Safety Management (PSM)
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (Level 3)
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
- OSHA – Introduction to Safety Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Software
PHA-Pro / PHAWorks
Microsoft Power BI / Excel Advanced
PHAST / Safeti (by DNV)
Timeline
HSE Manager
Medgulf Construction Company
01.2014 - Current
Senior HSE Engineer
American Qatari French (AFQCO) Construction Company
01.2011 - 01.2014
Trainee Engineer / HSE specialist
Nigeria Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO)
01.2006 - 01.2011
Diploma - Software Engineering
APTECH Computer Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Enugu State University of Science & Technology (ESUT)
Selected Projects Highlights
EPIC – Common Cooling Water System (CCWS) Phase IV, for NFS Expansion, Ras Laffan (QatarEnergy) – Senior HSE Lead/ Process Safety Engineer, EPIC – New Effluent Treatment Plant (Brownfield & Greenfield), NGL Mesaieed (QatarEnergy) – Senior HSE Lead, EPIC – Security & Safety Enhancements, QatarEnergy HQ – HSE Manager, Package 2 Fit-Out Works, QatarEnergy HQ – HSE Manager, EPIC – Roof Enhancements, Qatar Chemical Co. (QChem) – HSE Manager, Agbami Oilfield Project, NNPC – Trainee Engineer/ Process Safety Support
Awards & Recognition
1.7 Million Man-hours without LTI – QatarEnergy HQ Safety Project, 1 Million Man-hours without LTI – Fit-out Works, QatarEnergy
Trainings & Technical Courses
- QatarEnergy PTW Certified | Authorized Gas Tester
- HAZOP/HAZID Facilitation Awareness
- Confined Space Entry | H2S/BA (QatarEnergy Approved)
- Lockout/Tag-out (LOTO) | Emergency Evacuation Drills
- Fire Protection Systems & ESD Response
- Firefighting | First Aid & CPR
- Basic Safety Instrumented Systems Awareness (IEC 61511)
Additional Information
- Availability: One month upon offer receipt
- Referees: Available on request