Tatenda Munetsi Mahumucha
Safety, Health And Environmental Officer
Gweru
Summary
Driven Environmental Health and Safety Officer with a proven track record at ZPC Munyati Power Station and ZPC Hwange Expansion Project, adept in hazard identification and workplace inspections. Skilled in conducting thorough investigations and developing targeted training programs, demonstrating strong analytical and communication abilities. Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Officer (Intern)
ZPC Hwange Expansion Project
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Participated in the servicing and non-destructive testing (NDT) of lifting equipment, such as mobile cranes, to inspect for cracks, hydraulic leaks, and rope wear, contributing to the maintenance and safe operation of critical plant machinery.
- Conducted daily site monitoring across key plant areas, including the boiler, turbine, turbine basement, and ash basement, to proactively identify and address issues, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
- Performed regular good housekeeping inspections, assessing various areas of the facility, documenting findings, and generating reports to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the plant.
- Conducted occupational hygiene surveys across the site, measuring and documenting noise, vibration, lighting, heat, and dust levels to identify and address any potential workplace health and safety hazards.
- Conducted a thorough review of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards in Zimbabwe, contributing to the optimization of the facility's operational practices.
Environmental Health and Safety Officer (Intern)
ZPC Munyati Power Station
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular walkthrough inspections of the plant to identify potential safety, health, and environmental (SHE) issues.
- Regularly participated in departmental toolbox meetings, taking on roles such as observer, presenter, and meeting chair.
- Conducted comprehensive fire safety surveys of the manufacturing plant to assess compliance with relevant regulations, such as RGN262: 1976 Section 13.
- Attendance for production meeting where i would discuss and highlight SHE issues in the presences of forepersons of departments, head of departments, management and power plant manager where they discuss issues that are around the plant.
- Compiled monthly and quarterly reports that provided comprehensive data and statistics on the plant's production output, waste generation, incident rates, and other key performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintained and updated the Incident On Duty (IOD) register, tracking and reporting on incident statistics, effluent levels, total man-hours worked, and the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) on a monthly basis to provide comprehensive safety and environmental performance data.
- Conducted comprehensive inductions for new workers, educating them on critical safety rules, relevant legislation, emergency response protocols, organizational objectives, signage, and the Integrated Management System, which included ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, to ensure employees were well-informed and aligned with the company's health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Actively participated in both internal and external audits to assess compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, contributing to the continuous improvement of the organization's management systems and operational practices.
- Participated in the SHERQC executive meetings, where we reviewed relevant issues and evaluated the achievement of goals set in previous meetings, contributing to the overall management and continuous improvement of the organization's integrated SHERQC programs.
- Developed and conducted a targeted behavior-based safety training program for all trainees, including attaches, apprentices, and graduate trainees, to address the high incidence of injuries and near misses within this employee group, promoting safety awareness and best practices.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents and accidents to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement in workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Safety, Health And Environmental Management
Bindura University of Science Education
Bindura, Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Skills
Hazard Identification
Workplace inspections
Microsoft office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
SAP
Fast learner
Ability to work in a team
Fast learner
computer skills
Waste Management
Languages
English, Shona
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Shona
Proficient
C2
Hobbies
Playing Soccer
Playing Basketball
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Officer (Intern)
ZPC Hwange Expansion Project
03.2023 - 07.2023
Environmental Health and Safety Officer (Intern)
ZPC Munyati Power Station
08.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Safety, Health And Environmental Management
Bindura University of Science Education
04.2001 -
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