Wilson Mutua
Nairobi
Summary
Senior HSE Specialist | Management | Consultant
Oil & Gas | Manufacturing | Construction
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Expert in implementing and maintaining integrated management systems aligned with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Core Expertise & Technical Proficiencies:
- Project & Operational EHS Leadership: Full lifecycle EHS management for complex projects, from feasibility to commissioning and operations.
- Process & Personnel Safety: Skilled in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), JSA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) elements to mitigate major accident hazards.
- Compliance & Audits: Proficient in conducting internal and external HSSE audits, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and managing client and regulatory body interfaces.
- Logistical Control & Site Management: Extensive experience in managing site logistics, including heavy vehicle movement, crane operations, construction management, and material handling to eliminate safety incidents.
- Incident Investigation & Analysis: Adept at leading root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and near-misses, implementing corrective actions, and reporting safety statistics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Supervisor
ENI Kenya | Contracted by WTS International Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Directed site-wide EHS management systems, ensuring 100% adherence to local statutory regulations, L&T corporate standards, and client-specific requirements.
- Spearheaded Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) processes, implementing robust preventive and corrective actions to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive EHS training programs for employees and contractors, including Toolbox Talks, mentoring, and workforce screening to embed a proactive safety culture.
- Led thorough incident investigations and root cause analysis, implementing effective corrective measures to prevent recurrence and tracking leading/lagging indicators.
- Conducted regular internal and external EHS audits, inspections, and management reviews, documenting findings and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepared and presented detailed weekly and monthly EHS performance statistics, audit reports, and compliance status to senior management, clients, and consult
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
HSE Supervisor
Eni Kenya | Contracted by Flexi Personnel Ltd – MAH
10.2022 - Current
- Supporting HSE manager by coordinating policy implementation, guidelines, and procedures, ensuring company objectives are consistently achieved across construction and manufacturing operations.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Collaborating with project teams to address occupational health, environmental compliance, and safety requirements, driving proactive risk control through regular audits and inspections.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Implemented and audited ISO 14001 initiatives, aligning organizational safety programs with international standards while embedding effective practices that strengthen long-term sustainability and compliance performance.
- Delivering HSE plans aligned with company policies, monitoring operational execution, and ensuring continuous improvements in health, safety, and environmental management effectiveness.
- Providing technical guidance, training, and mentorship, reinforcing safe workplace practices, enhancing staff competency, and building a culture of accountability and shared responsibility.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
Health and Safety/ ESG Coordinator (Consulting)
Nakuru County Government
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Conducted workplace hazard identification and risk assessments, implementing mitigation measures and documenting HIRA to ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
- Led investigations into incidents, prepared reports, and recommended corrective actions, ensuring preventive measures strengthened safety culture and minimized recurrence of operational hazards.
- Chaired toolbox talks, safety awareness sessions, and PPE management initiatives, enhancing workforce participation and improving overall site safety compliance and accountability.
- Coordinated with contractors, consultants, and county stakeholders to ensure adherence to safety policies, statutory regulations, and project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
- Prepared and submitted environmental and safety reports, including weekly and monthly statistics, enabling management monitoring and continuous improvement of project safety performance.
OHSE Coordinator
Gokul Bulders and Developers
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and enforced health and safety policies across multiple water and sanitation projects, improving compliance by 25% and strengthening overall operational safety.
- Investigated and documented workplace incidents, identified root causes, and implemented corrective measures that reduced recurrence rates by 15% across multiple project sites.
- Conducted hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety inspections, ensuring strict adherence to EHS compliance while continually updating policies for operational effectiveness.
- Reported health and safety risks to management and stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations that aligned with regulatory requirements and project-specific safety standards.
- Monitored site-wide safety procedures, prepared detailed reports, and facilitated corrective actions that enhanced accountability and improved safety culture across water infrastructure projects.
Occupational, Health and Safety Officer
Stratostaff EA Ltd
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Conducted workplace risk assessments, identified hazards, and implemented mitigation strategies that minimized risks and improved compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
- Investigated accidents, documented findings, and recommended corrective actions, ensuring recurrence prevention while strengthening employee protection from construction-related workplace hazards.
- Chaired first aid and PPE awareness meetings, reinforcing site safety practices, enhancing workforce knowledge, and ensuring compliance with machinery safety protocols.
- Provided first aid services and distributed PPEs, ensuring worker welfare and maintaining compliance with safety requirements across dynamic construction site operations.
- Drafted weekly environmental and safety reports, enabling effective monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of safety performance throughout construction project activities.
Health and Safety Officer
Moko Home+Living
03.2015 - 09.2016
Laboratory HSE Intern
Micromeritics Instrument Corporation
05.2012 - 08.2012
Education
Bachelor's - Environmental Planning and Management
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya03-2012
No Degree - Diploma in Workplace Safety And Health
Alison
Online 08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
NEBOSH
UKSkills
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Control
- ISO Implementation and Audit Compliance
- Contractor Management
- Safety Culture Development and HSE Management
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Communication Leadership and Continuous Improvement
- Environmental Stewardship and Air quality management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Workplace inspection
- Transportation and Logistics Safety
- Process safety management
- Environmental monitoring and Waste management
Certification
- Asset Integrity – Eni Corporate University – 2025
- Essentials of Fire Safety Inspections – International Training Center (ILO) – 2025
- NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
- NEBOSH Process Safety Management Certificate – HSEPro (UAE) – Ongoing
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Certification – HSEPro (UAE)
- Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt Certification – MF Opex
- Process Safety Certificate – Eni Corporate University
- Management of Operational Safety Certificate – Eni Corporate University
- Operative and Management Approach in Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001 and MSG) – Eni Corporate University
- HSE Certifications – General Electric (Complyworks SA): Extreme Temperature Awareness, Lead Safety Awareness, Asbestos Awareness, Noise Exposure, Welding/ Cutting/ Brazing Safety, Hazardous Waste Awareness, Scaffolding Awareness, Occupational Noise Management
LANGUAGES
English Full Proficiency
Swahili Full Proficiency
Timeline
HSE Supervisor
ENI Kenya | Contracted by WTS International Ltd
10.2022 - Current
HSE Supervisor
Eni Kenya | Contracted by Flexi Personnel Ltd – MAH
10.2022 - Current
Health and Safety/ ESG Coordinator (Consulting)
Nakuru County Government
03.2020 - 11.2022
OHSE Coordinator
Gokul Bulders and Developers
11.2018 - 03.2020
Occupational, Health and Safety Officer
Stratostaff EA Ltd
10.2016 - 10.2018
Health and Safety Officer
Moko Home+Living
03.2015 - 09.2016
Laboratory HSE Intern
Micromeritics Instrument Corporation
05.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor's - Environmental Planning and Management
Kenyatta University
No Degree - Diploma in Workplace Safety And Health
Alison
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
NEBOSH
References
- Urbanus, Matilu, Country HSEQ Manager, matilu.urbanus@eni.com, +254 729 443 864, ENI Kenya B.V.
- Moses, Mbuthia, Country Operations Manager, moses.mbuthia@wtsenergy.com, +254 723 037 012, WTS Energy
- Patrick, Nzenze, HSE Lead, patrick.nzenze@wtsenergy.com, +254 721 580 038, WTS Energy
TRAININGS
- Effective Supervisory Skills Development Training – Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants
- Fundamentals of Management for Managers – Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants
- Fire Fighting Systems and Equipment Training – Flammatech
- Firefighting Systems and Equipment Training Certificate – SafePro
- HSE Committee Training – SafePro
- First Aid Certificate
- Social Engineering Certificate (Cybersecurity) – Eni Kenya Campus
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