Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Courses
Membership In Professional Associations
Adequacy For The Role
Personal Information
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Certification
Outdoor, Travelling, Making new friends and networking
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Philip Omondi Otieno

Environment, Health & Safety Specialist
Nairobi,Nairobi County

Summary

Senior Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist with over 13 years of experience in mega-infrastructure construction projects throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and Electro-Mechanical Installation projects. Skilled in leading construction supervision for a variety of projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, education, water and sanitation, energy, health facilities, and road projects. Proven ability to manage design and construction of CAPEX projects, conduct Environmental and Social Due Diligence for Affordable Housing Projects, and ensure compliance in Development Partners funded projects. Expertise in implementing Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans, utilizing tools such as Construction HSE Inspection regimen and HSE Corrective Actions register to improve Contractor's Environmental and Social Performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

HSE Management Specialist

Nippon Koei/Mangat I.B Patel/AF
11.2022 - Current
  • HSES Supervision and monitoring of Contractor's compliance with the World Bank's Environmental and Social Standards in addition to Kenya's Legal requirements during the construction of Mwache MultiPurpose Dam Project in Kwale County, Kenya part of Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project (KWSCRP)
  • Established key performance indicators for measuring team success, leading to improved overall performance.

Health, Safety and Environment and Social (HSES) Consultant

SandRose Consulting
03.2019 - Current
  • Team's HSES Consultant during the Environmental and Social Safeguards Due Diligence for the Jevanjee Affordable Housing Project on behalf of GuarantCo and being implemented by Jabavu Village Ltd.
  • Conducted site visits for HSES inspection, audits and interviews with the developer, contractor, and other stakeholders within the project.

HSE Supervisor

Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA)
04.2019 - 03.2022
  • Health, Safety and Environment supervision and monitoring of various contractors to ensure compliance with the ESIA requirements and EIA license conditions during the development of water and sewer infrastructure.
  • Conducting ESIA studies for proposed projects in line with EMCA, 1999.
  • Review of Contractor's ESMP in readiness for construction phase commencement.
  • Conduct thorough accidents and incident investigation and proposal of corrective action and preventive actions.

HSE Officer

Ezeetec Kenya Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Development of Construction ESMP and implementation of the same during the construction of 40mw solar power station with the main component being the 220kV substation.
  • Carrying out new workers induction training and issuance of suitable PPEs for all cadre of workers.
  • Conducting new plant and equipment inspection and verification of legal certifications.

HSE Coordinator

De La Rue Security Print (K) Ltd
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Contractor supervision to ensure compliance with the client HSE requirements including Kenya Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 provisions in the production line during currency printing and in the Project Sunrise which was meant to increase and modernize the currency printing capacity and efficiency.

HSE Officer

Vestas Wind Systems A/S
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Review of sub-contractors Construction ESMP, monitoring compliance with the ESMP provisions including compliance with the Transport Management Plan for Bollore Logistics Co. Ltd during the transportation of Wind Turbine Generators parts and components.
  • Conducting routine daily HSE inspections and elementary audits in line with the project lenders requirements including with the IFC Performance standards.

Project Health and Safety Manager

Worksafe Risk Management Consultant Ltd
10.2012 - 03.2015
  • Involved in the HSE supervision of various contractors during the construction phase of several CAPEX projects for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers across Kenya and other Sub-Saharan Africa Countries.
  • Supervision involved making sure that the contractors are aligned to the EHS manuals and legal provisions.

HSE Officer

Kasese Nail and Wood (UG) Ltd
06.2012 - 09.2012
  • New workers HSE onboarding includes induction, training, and PPE issuance.
  • Development of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in line with the client requirement and application of the Permit to Work (PTW) system to ensure safe execution of tasks.
  • Continuous supervision of workers to ensure compliance with the JHA mitigation measures.
  • Conduct routes risk assessments and fill out the Journey Management Plans (JMPs) prior to commencement of any journey.
  • Prompt reporting of accidents and incidents to the client prior to thorough investigation to ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions proposals.

SHE Intern

Libya Oil (K) Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • Responsible for collecting and collating Safety, Health, and Environment proactive and reactive data for presentation on the monthly SHE reviews meetings.
  • Conduct SHE gap analysis in the main oil storage terminal and at the service stations.
  • Follow up with service station dealers to ensure prompt closure of all the identified gaps.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Kenyatta University
Nairobi
12.2019 - Current

Bachelor's degree - Environmental Health

Kenyatta University
Nairobi
01.2006 - 01.2010

Skills

Teamwork

Professional Courses

  • National Construction Authority (NCA); Construction Industry Structure, 05/01/21
  • Two-Day Africa Development Bank Virtual PIU Training on E&S Safeguards, 12/01/20
  • Global Wind Organization (GWO) Working at Height Training, 04/01/16
  • Lead Auditor Course in OHSAS 18001:2007; Bureau Veritas (K) Ltd, 06/01/14
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC); SHEilds, UK, 12/01/13
  • NEBOSH Award in Health & Safety at Work; SMTS & KIM, 08/01/12

Membership In Professional Associations

  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Community
  • Specialist Member (SIIRSM) - International Institute of Risk & Safety Management
  • Lead Expert (Associate) - National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Kenya
  • Member - Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK)
  • Member - International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH)
  • Tunneling Association of Kenya (TAK), member of International Tunneling Association (ITA)

Adequacy For The Role

  • Mwache Multi-purpose Dam Project, HSES Specialist, 11/01/22, Project HSES Supervisor during construction of; Responsible for supervising the Contractor -Sinohydro Corporation Limited to ensure compliance to the World Bank's Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) and Kenya's OSH Regulations and International Best Practices during Dam Construction. Funded By: Jointly funded by The World Bank Group and Government of Kenya.
  • Murang'a County Community Water Supply Augmentation Project, Environmental Team Lead, 05/01/20, Responsible for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the development of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), project funded by the Government of Kenya. The study included collection of the baseline environmental and socio-economic survey. Funded By: Government of Kenya (GOK).
  • The Nairobi Express Way Project (PPP), Project Health, Safety & Environment Supervisor, 08/01/19, Responsible for supervising the Contractor - China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) & Machiri JV to ensure compliance to Kenya's OSH Regulations and International Best Practices. Funded By: China Roads and Bridges Corporation and GOK.
  • Ruiru II Dam Water Supply Project, Review of Environmental Management Plan (EMP), 06/01/19, Project jointly funded by the Government of Kenya and French Republic. Funded By: Partly Government of Kenya and Partly French Republic.
  • Karimenu II Dam Water Supply Project, Project Environment Health & Safety Supervisor, 08/01/19, Responsible for supervising the Contractor - Avic International & SMEDI JV to ensure compliance to Kenya's OSH Regulations and International Best Practices during Dam Construction. Funded By: Jointly funded by Exim Bank of China and Government of Kenya.
  • Northern Collector Tunnel (NCT) Phase I Project, Project Health & Safety Supervisor, 04/01/19, Responsible for supervising the Contractor - China Gezhouba Group Co. Ltd in order to comply to the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework, Kenya's OSH Regulations and International Best Practice in compliance to BS 6164 during Tunnel Construction. Funded By: World Bank Group and Government of Kenya.
  • 40MW Solar Power Project in Uasin Gishu County, HSE manager, 11/01/18, Responsible for ensuring compliance with main contractor's (Grupotec) requirements by developing the CESMP and its supporting Management Plans for management of site-specific issues and concerns. Funded By: European Investment Bank and the Netherlands Development Finance Company.
  • De La Rue Security Prints Ltd - Project Sunrise, Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator, 04/01/17, Responsible for implementation of contractor's induction, Permit to Work Systems and general inspection and audit to ensure compliance with the HSE requirements. Funded By: De La Rue International.
  • Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, Project SHE Officer, 08/01/15, Ensuring compliance to Vestas Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Project lenders (IFC and EBRD Standards) requirements, Kenyan Legislation, and International best industry practices in Global Wind Organization (GWO) Standards. Funded By: Lake Turkana Wind Power Consortium.
  • SC Johnson & Son Ltd, Contractors' Health and Safety Advisor and Supervisor, 04/01/15, Responsible for contractor safety supervision in line with SCJ SEVEN SAFETY ABSOLUTES. Funded By: SC Johnson PLC.
  • Potash Mining Exploration Project, Ethiopia, Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Advisor, 01/01/15, In support of Yara International's Health Environment Safety and Quality Policy and Safe by Choice program. Funded By: Yara International PLC.
  • Meta Abo Brewery Ltd, Ethiopia, Project Night Shift Health and Safety Manager, 09/01/14, During the installation and commissioning of a new packaging (bottling) line in the Addis Ababa Plant during implementation of Project Walia - Equipment supplied by Krones Ag. Funded By: Diageo PLC.
  • Central Glass Industries Ltd (Consol Glass), Project safety, health, and environment manager, 06/01/14, During the construction of a new perimeter wall as a means to improve security and safety arrangements at the plant. Funded By: Diageo PLC.
  • Serengeti Breweries Ltd (Moshi Plant), Project Safety Manager, 10/01/13, During the civil & mechanical works for the cereal cooker and extension of brew house in Tanzania. Funded By: Diageo PLC.
  • East Africa Breweries Ltd (EABL) Corporate Center, Project Health & Safety Manager, 08/01/13, During the construction and refurbishment of the corporate center - Main Contractor, Sagoo Interior Decorators. Funded By: Diageo PLC.
  • Guinness Cameroon SA (Douala), Project Health & Safety Manager, 05/01/13, During installation and commissioning of a turnkey project involving a new packaging (bottling) line - Project Mango. Funded By: Diageo PLC.
  • East Africa Breweries Ltd (EABL), Project Health & Safety Management team, 10/01/12, During a major CAPEX project involving the construction of a new logistics yard and office blocks. Funded By: Diageo PLC.
  • East Africa Maltings Limited (EAML), Project Health & Safety Manager, 09/01/12, Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety Supervision during the automation of the Silos Management System i.e. S1 Panel Installation Project. Funded By: Diageo PLC.
  • Tullow Uganda Operations Pty (TUOP), Team Environment, Health & Safety Officer, 06/01/12, During the construction of oil drilling pads, access road construction and camp construction in the Albertine Rift in Kaiso, Uganda. Funded By: Tullow Oil PLC.
  • Total Exploration & Production (Bugungu, Uganda), Team Environment, Health and Safety Officer, 07/01/12, During rehabilitation and restoration works on the already drilled wells in preparation for abandonment. Funded By: Total Exploration and Production (E&P).
  • Libya Oil Kenya Ltd, Graduate Trainee in the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Unit, 01/01/11, Undertaking all the general SHE activities including site inspections, SHE data collection and collation from the service station for presentation in the SHE meetings within the company's Head Office and the Nairobi Terminal. Funded By: Tamoil Africa PLC.

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: Kenya
  • Date of Birth: 11/28/84

Affiliations

Environment Institute of Kenya

Global Wind Organization

International Institute of Risk and Safety Management

International Commission on Occupational Health

Tunneling Association of Kenya

Certification

NEBOSH, Managing Safety at Health at Work

Outdoor, Travelling, Making new friends and networking

Networking and Outdoor activities refreshes me and travelling resets my mind for even more productive output in the organization

Timeline

HSE Management Specialist

Nippon Koei/Mangat I.B Patel/AF
11.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Kenyatta University
12.2019 - Current

HSE Supervisor

Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA)
04.2019 - 03.2022

Health, Safety and Environment and Social (HSES) Consultant

SandRose Consulting
03.2019 - Current

HSE Officer

Ezeetec Kenya Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2019

HSE Coordinator

De La Rue Security Print (K) Ltd
11.2017 - 05.2018

OSHAS 18001:2008

11-2016

HSE Officer

Vestas Wind Systems A/S
06.2015 - 04.2016

NEBOSH, International General Certificate (IGC)

12-2014

Project Health and Safety Manager

Worksafe Risk Management Consultant Ltd
10.2012 - 03.2015

HSE Officer

Kasese Nail and Wood (UG) Ltd
06.2012 - 09.2012

SHE Intern

Libya Oil (K) Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2011

NEBOSH, Managing Safety at Health at Work

01-2011

Bachelor's degree - Environmental Health

Kenyatta University
01.2006 - 01.2010
Philip Omondi OtienoEnvironment, Health & Safety Specialist