Susan Muhuri
HSE Lead
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Safety-conscious Health and Safety Lead dedicated to preventing losses and minimizing risks through administration of practical risk reduction processes. Offering six years of hands-on experience training staff on safety matters and investigating causes of workplace accidents. A strategic thinker, with visionary leadership and communication skills demonstrating the aptitude to maintain awareness and understanding of best standards. Analyzes requirements and develops effective cost-benefit solutions that align organizational performance to deliver long-range business and product success. Agile, flexible and fosters relationships with executive teams, staff, internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, Simplifies complex tasks, streamlines processes, and introduces operational efficiencies in line with Safety Management Systems. Proficient in MS Office. Detailed and observant professional certified in NEBOSH paired with strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures. Recognized for reducing employee injuries 10%.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Hazmat Associate
Aga Khan University Hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2021 - Current
- Point of contact for providing technical advice, reviewed, and communicated updates on QHSSE and hazmat issues
- Developed scope of work, reviewed quotations, followed up on LPO issuance, invoicing and payment process
- Created and maintained statistics and reports of hazardous materials and waste program
- Participated in QMS implementation programs
- Promoted quality and safety culture that ensures highest standards of quality and compliance to international regulations such as JCIA, ISO
- Assisted in planning for pre and post-employment medical examinations
- Conducted institution wide hazardous materials and waste risk assessment
- Promoted continual improvement, together with efficiency and effectiveness of Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Led multidisciplinary team in conducting CQI for improvement of SDS availability and accessibility across AKUHN
- Part of OSH committee that worked on waste and emissions reduction within Aha Khan University Hospital in line with emissions reductions required by science to stay within agreed global warming limits (Paris Agreement 2015)
- Promoted culture of safety of patients across AKUHN
- Conducted mandatory hazardous materials and waste training to staff across AKUHN
- Oversaw vendor management to monitor and ensure compliance per Contractor management plan
- Monitored hazardous materials and waste records and ensured MSDS compliance across AKUHN
- Facilitated root cause analysis and impact assessment for reported incidences across AKUHN
- Conducted quarterly audits to monitor compliance and data analysis for presentation to FMS committee
- Coordinated statutory QHSSE inspections and audits by external bodies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Office Administrator, HSE & Operations Engineer
Zarara Oil & Gas Ltd
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Oversaw licensing, compliance to regulations and policies, inspections, and audits
- Participated in stages of project planning, financing, implementation, and delivery while within budget and timelines
- Oversaw that all Planned Preventive Maintenance was done per schedule
- Supported day-to-day HSE activities such as attending toolbox talks, walkabouts, comparison of PPE quotations, review contractors’ safety policies
- Managed contractors and sub-contractors to ensure smooth running of operations
- Developed and implemented QHSSE policies and procedures such as Journey management plan, EMP
- Reduced time spent on inventory by 15% by reorganizing physical storage of supplies hence ensuring efficient asset management
- Maintained all SOPs on one drive and ensured timely review and update
- Oversaw facilities services and maintenance while ensuring smooth running of operations
- Led in house QHSSE training for local and expatriate staff
- Maintained records of work permits, business permits, workplace register, OHS general register and job safety cards
- Coordinated logistics and followed up requests linked to technical services
- Executed invoicing, raising of purchase orders, issuing of credit notes and return of goods to vendors
- Scheduled service meetings with distributors and contractors for field service equipment
- Facilitated office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules, quality assurance and procedural improvements.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
- Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with OSHA standards and EMCA regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping and other administrative functions
Research Assistant
Northern Corridor Integration Projects JKUAT
Nairobi, Nairobi
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Actively took minutes of team meetings, and followed up on meetings, deadlines including commitments made with over 10 high ranking ministries and institutions.
- Conducted pilot study, managed data collection and analyzed data
- Trained team on skills such as data collection and entry, necessary for fieldwork excellence.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
HSE Officer
Ongata Works Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Developed health and safety policies, emergency response plans, including site management plans
- Developed and implemented Environmental Management Plan
- Managed Environmental Monitoring of Tatu City road infrastructure
- Developed Project Risk Assessment for Civil works
- Supported operations team with planning, coordinating, and implementing effective HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure that set HSE objectives are met
- Presented safety promotion programs for all stakeholders
- Trained staff on fire fighting and conducting demo-drill
- Developed and performed record keeping of work permits, equipment inspection and certification, HSE audits and daily site reports
- Advised management team on safety matters and regulations regarding building and construction operations.
Field Engineer
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Nairobi, Nairobi
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Understood product offerings and competitive issues to develop solution proposals to clients
- Managed customer service requests from quotation to delivery while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Business management of accounts throughout entire sales process, acquisition and collaborated with team members in business development
- Attended customer briefs and meetings to pitch for completions equipment and services
- Managed orders, procurement, logistics and invoicing of all supplies for international and local customers
- Collaboration with project managers, supply chain and engineering teams to prepare bid packages, commercial and technical proposals for customers
- Monitored and updated database through SAP system
- Participated in recruitment process for Completions department
- Performed high quality commercial and technical feasibility studies for commercial and industrial projects
- Led continuous improvement of Completions business through follow up on key performance indicators and market intelligence by 20%
- Coordinated maintenance, calibration and instrumentation of field service equipment
- Prepared monthly reports for presentation to supervisors and senior managers
- Coordinated and tracked importation of field equipment for various clients while ensuring all necessary documentation was available for timely delivery to client sites.
Medical Sales Representative
Pharma Specialities Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Marketed new vaccines and drugs to potential clients while led to deal closure and exceeding of targets
- Held marketing workshops for launch of new products in East Africa market.
- Generated revenue by liaising between doctors and companies to sell products
- Documented client interactions, sales and pitches delivered in CRM system
- Worked with medical teams on smooth implementation and operation of new products
Education
B.Sc. - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
JKUAT
Nairobi 05.2010 - 06.2014
M.Sc. - Occupational, Safety & Health
JKUAT
Nairobi 08.2016 - Current
Leadership and Management in Health -
University of Washington
Washington 09.2022 - 12.2022
Policy Development And Advocacy -
University of Washington
USA 10.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
Skills and Accomplishments
Certification
NEBOSH Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety- Credit, Armada OSH Ltd, Nairobi, 2018
Timeline
Policy Development And Advocacy -
University of Washington
10.2022 - 12.2022
Leadership and Management in Health -
University of Washington
09.2022 - 12.2022
Hazmat Associate
Aga Khan University Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Office Administrator, HSE & Operations Engineer
Zarara Oil & Gas Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2021
Research Assistant
Northern Corridor Integration Projects JKUAT
04.2017 - 08.2017
HSE Officer
Ongata Works Limited
01.2017 - 03.2017
M.Sc. - Occupational, Safety & Health
JKUAT
08.2016 - Current
Field Engineer
Baker Hughes Incorporated
05.2014 - 03.2016
Medical Sales Representative
Pharma Specialities Limited
01.2014 - 04.2014
B.Sc. - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
JKUAT
05.2010 - 06.2014
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