James Itodo, LEAD HSE / Snr HSE Advisor

James Itodo

LEAD HSE / Snr HSE Advisor

Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria

Location
Nigeria
Education
Bachelor's degree, Geology
Experience
28 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :28 years, 6 Months

LEAD HSE / Snr HSE Advisor at Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria
  • Nigeria
  • My current job since November 2010

Develop JHA and Contractor capability assessments.
Working hand in hand with PTE-DMB to ensure a consistent and effective implementation of HSE systems in accordance with SPDC HSE-MS policies.
Activity planning of agreed concurrent operations
Training and advice on all issues relating to HSE
Carry-out Risk Assessment for Off-shore and On-Shore Jobs Risk and service Safety Analysis studies dedicated to construction operations in hands and ensure that all specifications are followed.
Trainer in PTW, JHA etc.
Carry-out Contractor’s Marine Vessels audit/inspection.
Monitor the implementation of control measures identified during risk analyses while carry out the construction activity.
Review all new project contractors’ relevant HSE documents e.g. HSE-MS; project HSE plans, JHA, Risk assessment, safe work method statement etc
Casing piling works
Bush clearing and topographic survey works for designated Central Processing Facility and Camp Facility
Geological Survey
Echo sounding and sand search activities
Dredging of the Dodo River and haulage for sand filling of SSAGS+ designated camp facility around Tunu Flow Station
Civil works and pre-cast installation
In-plant survey works at the producing Flow station (Brown field)
Drive implementation of Project Site Yearly/Quarterly Monitoring Plan
Coordination and active participation in personnel HSE training programmes.
HSE management and coordination at site including interface with Contractor HSE Reps.
Review of daily field reports and resolve emerging issues.
Periodic review and audit of existing HSE management systems and processes.
Maintain site HSE-MS and document management system/records.
Participation in Management Field Inspections and visits.
Carry out work site hazard management, Safety inspections, audits& campaigns.
Interface with the Project Engineers to drive implementation of HSE programmes and Plan for the projects.
Interface with other Asset HSE teams to achieving project targets and deliverables.
Responsible for implementation and monitoring of HSE plan in the Projects by both contractors and sub-contractors.
Ensure adequate ER preparedness at site (personnel competence, equipment, understanding of the procedure, readiness and 100% compliance to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements).
Facilitate compliance of Project with HSSE & SP Control Framework & Project Standard.
Ensure HSE MS is fully implemented by all staff and contractors in line with the corporate HSE requirement also communicate HSE roles and responsibilities to staff and ensure all staff carry out their HSE roles and responsibilities.
Documentation checks (MS, JHA, Drawings and complimentary certificates).
Monitor safe working practice environment.
Identification. Reporting and sorting out of HIR, Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
Ensure an effective Hazard and Effect Management Process (HEMP) at all project stages.
Carry out a well coordinated incident reporting, auditing and investigation of all HSE cases.
Defines and develops/facilitates implementation of required HSE plans for specific task operations
Management of project critical areas to minimize associated risk
Project personnel monitoring for competency on the job
Weekly project progress status presentation to team lead as well as other project team members for proper identification of lapses.
Planning of HSE modules as it applies to specific operations.
Defines and develops/facilitates implementation of required HSE plans for specific task operations.
-Coordinating HSE in a fabrication yard.
- Developing/review job hazard analysis for fabrication yard activites.
-Site/yard layout for proper access to vehicular/equipment as well as personnel.
-Compilation of daily HSE site report and cascading same to the project management team.
-Activity planning/ SIMOPs
- Holding interface meeting with other projects within the same yard.
-Carrying auditing and site inspections.

Snr HSE Adviser/Coordinator at Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  • Nigeria
  • My current job since November 1995

 Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental management, applicable systems and procedures and their application in major construction projects as well as Hazop & Hazid studies.
 Experienced in reviewing risk assessments, auditing and reviewing Permit-to- work and safe system of work & developing PTW System, accident/incident investigation using root cause analysis .
. Mentoring of National Safety Officers and HSE personnel to achieve incident and injury free Operations (IIFO).
 Experienced HSE trainer in Safe system of work, and other HSE training specific to project requirements. Good management and leadership qualities with abilities to develop a team culture.
• Management of single or multiple job programs for clients and stakeholders, addressing project compliance and providing leadership to internal and external organisations. Multiple production facilities with North and South field operational areas under my HSE monitoring at the same time.
• Resource HSE Specialist used for duty coverages were strategic experience and expertise is required due to my diverse academic background in Science, Engineering and Environmental.
• Visible Leadership Engagement and Commitment -Leading by example, I can guide a workforce in developing an improved safety attitude and by influencing their individual responsibility behaviour (Stop Work Authority, Filed leadership visibility, ).
• Perform site inspections / audits and compile executive reports.
• Ability to deliver on time-tied projects (Shutdowns and other budget and production target orientated projects).
• Direct strategic and operational HSE Management experience, providing practical understanding of the perspectives of the project recipient, their expectations and their focused delivery.
• Handling all related activities such as implementation of safe work procedures, contractor management, job hazard & job safety analysis, Project HSE Plans, Pre-start up Safety Reviews, permit to work, SIMOP’s and other loss prevention programs.
• Proficient in communicating HSE information and procedures, safety meetings, especially at site level where clear communication and interaction is critical to understanding and applying relevant procedures.
• Monitoring of important health and safety procedures - ensuring lessons learnt from possible near miss or accidents are cascaded down to the workforce.
• Carry out reviews and monitoring of the training needs within an organisation.
• Implementation and improvement of existing corporate HSE Management systems to national governing standards.
• Auditing contractors' health and safety performance before awarding contracts (CHESM pre-work, work -in -progress and post-work evaluation).

HSE Coordinator at Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt.
  • Nigeria
  • November 1995 to December 2017

HSE documentation, Accident/Incident reporting and Investigation. Work site hazard management, Early work/ contractor mobilization, Simultaneous work planning, Contractor Capability assessment, Job Hazard analysis/Risk assessment. Activity planning of task with respect to HSE. HSE Audit and Inspections. HSE Laws and practices. PTW administration and verification. Training of personnel.

PTW/HSE Coordinator at SHELL: Bonny Terminal integrated Project (BTIP)
  • Nigeria
  • February 2004 to December 2008

-Team leader/coordinator, Permit-to-work/HSE for the Bonny Terminal Integrated Project (BTIP) for shell major project
-Review of PTWs/ task to ensure proper controls are put in place prior to commence task.
- Revalidation of PTW at the begining of each working day.
-Holding interface/planning of interface meeting between project and asset owner.
-Site verification prior to release of PTWs
-Equipment verification to ensure that proper/appropraite equipment are mobilised for the task prior to release of PTW.
-Activity planning of agreed concurrent operations
-Training and advice on all issues relating to HSE
-Carry-out Risk Assessment for Off-shore and On-Shore Jobs Risk and service Safety Analysis studies dedicated to construction operations in hands and ensure that all specifications are followed.
-Trainer in PTW, JHA etc.
-Carry-out Contractor’s Marine Vessels audit/inspection.
-Preparation of project QHSE documentation
-Monitor the implementation of control measures identified during risk analyses while carry out the construction activity.
-Monitor the implementation of the approved Contractor and sub-contractor project HSE plan and referenced procedures
-Report the Health, Safety and Environmental performance of the Contractor and all sub-contractors on site.
-Participate in the site emergency preparedness and follow-up the improvement measures undertaken after the regular exercise to ensure compliance.
-Review all new project contractors’ relevant HSE documents e.g. HSE-MS; project HSE plans, JHA, Risk assessment, safe work method statement etc
-Alternates project site coordination with SSAGS+ Project HSE Coordinator on HSE aspects including project site HSE management for high/medium risk works like .
-HSE management and coordination at site including interface with Contractor HSE Reps.
-Review of daily field reports and resolve emerging issues.
-Periodic review and audit of existing HSE management systems and processes.
-Participation in Management Field Inspections and visits.
-Carry out work site hazard management, Safety inspections, audits& campaigns.

-Interface with other Asset HSE teams to achieving project targets and deliverables.
-Responsible for implementation and monitoring of HSE plan in the Projects by both contractors and sub-contractors.
-Ensure adequate ER preparedness at site (personnel competence, equipment, understanding of the procedure, readiness and 100% compliance to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements).
-Facilitate compliance of Project with HSSE & SP Control Framework & Project Standard.
-Ensure HSE MS is fully implemented by all staff and contractors in line with the corporate HSE requirement also communicate HSE roles and responsibilities to staff and ensure all staff carry out their HSE roles and responsibilities.
-Documentation checks (MS, JHA, Drawings and complimentary certificates).
-Monitor safe working practice environment.
-Identification. Reporting and sorting out of HIR, Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
-Ensure an effective Hazard and Effect Management Process (HEMP) at all project stages.

PTW Coordinator at SHELL: Bonny Terminal integrated Project (BTIP)
  • Nigeria
  • February 2004 to January 2008

My key responsibilities in this capacity include:
Supported field job planning process.
Review of daily field reports and resolution of emerging issues.
Reviewed HSE documentations (JHA, PTW, TRIC, Complementary Certificates, Security Plans) for daily job activities.
Facilitated Safety campaigns/Stand down Programmes / MFI Visit.
Drove close out of actions from audits, MFI, Inspections and Drills.
Supported the drive for EMP implementation in Projects; facilitated EMP Implementation.
Carried out work site hazard management, Safety inspections, audits& campaigns.
Interfaced with the Project Engineers to drive implementation of HSE programmes and Plan for the projects.
Facilitated Safety Campaigns and site HSE training programmes.
Responsible for implementation of HSE plan in the Projects.
Supported Project Preparation on Corporate & externally led audits.
Facilitated Contractor premobilization process and trainings.
Ensured adequate ER preparedness at site (personnel competence, equipment, understanding of the procedure, readiness and compliance to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Supervised Facility maintenance works in flow-stations and in-plant piping works at SPDC Central Processing Gas Facility at Tunu
Developed Operational performance HSE standards and verification of activities carried out to check compliance with written schemes and Quality Assurance processes
Ensured full implementation of the HSE MS by all staff and contractors in line with the corporate HSE requirement and communicated HSE roles and responsibilities to staff.
PTW monitoring and implementations.
PTW Site verifying/OPTICS

Head of department at Nigeria
  • Nigeria
  • May 2002 to November 2004

FMSMD (Head, Training & Research, Safety & Environment- Staff)

Production Geologist at SHELL
  • Nigeria
  • November 1995 to December 1998

-Trained in basic seismic interpretation
-Highlighting of hydrocarbons on relevant horizon maps
-Digitization of seismic lines for interpretation
-Updating of sands files for new wells.
-Carrying out field development plan (FDP) as well as drawing of cross-sections
-Trained in core handling techniques/descriptions
-Ability to use professional software such as: CPS-3, STRATLOG
-Ability to use professional software such as: CPS-3, STRATLOG, WELLMAN, GEOSECS ETC.






OPERATIONS GEOLOGY
-Interpretation of different types of logs such as gamma rays, sonic etc.
-Well drilling monitoring procedures
-Plotting of penetration rate logs (ROP)
-Well daily drilling report and close-out report

HYDROGEOLOGY
-Geophysical investigation for ground water using schlumberger asymmetrical array.
-Interpretation of seismic data and well prediction
-Borehole drilling
-Pumping test for presence of iron and other minerals
-well designing and installation of submersible hand pump and well casing.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Geology
  • at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.
  • April 1994

I obtained a bachelor of technology degree in geology in the second class lower division. Have also completed my course work for the award of master degree in environmental management.

Bachelor's degree, Geology
  • at Federal University of Technology
  • April 1994

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High school or equivalent, HIgh School Certificate
  • at Government Comprehensive Secondary School
  • January 1985

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Specialties & Skills

Auditing
Hazard Assessment
Hazard Analysis
Accidents
AUDITING
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
LEADERSHIP
MICROSOFT WORKS
PERSONNEL
PROCESS ENGINEERING
REQUIREMENTS
RESEARCH
SHELL SCRIPTING

Memberships

Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals
  • Instructor
  • August 2008

Training and Certifications

NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH ICC, BOSIET (Training)
Training Institute:
OPITO, NEBOSH UK
Date Attended:
September 2009
Duration:
216 hours

Hobbies

  • Footballing and travelling
    Started three major projects and delivered on schedules without variation