Japheth Osamwonuyi OKUNWE
Rotterdam
Summary
Fostering a safety-first culture will significantly enhance workplace safety through rigorous inspections and hazard identification. Leadership in safety program development and ability to mentor staff underscore a comprehensive skill set, blending technical expertise with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Supervisor
Prefense Safety
06.2024 - Current
- Promoted safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for new projects, ensuring all necessary precautions were taken to maintain worker safety.
- Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for employees.
- Shared health and safety tips with staff effectively lowering ENR score by 6 points.
Safety Supervisor
QPS Works B.V
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for new projects, ensuring all necessary precautions were taken to maintain worker safety.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for employees.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Developed targeted safety campaigns aimed at reducing specific types of incidents within the organization.
- Shared health and safety tips with staff effectively lowering ENR score by 6 points.
Safety and Security Assistant
JSN Security
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated with external agencies such as fire departments, police departments, or regulatory bodies during inspections or emergency situations for efficient collaboration.
- Collaborated with management to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate mitigation strategies for safer work environment.
- Served as mentor to new safety team members, providing guidance on best practices and fostering strong safety culture throughout organization.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to help integrate safety considerations into operational planning processes.
- Improved emergency response times by developing and implementing effective evacuation plans and procedures.
Labourer Supervisor
Falcon Green Limited
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported new hires after induction process, providing guidance and resources needed for success in their roles.
- Built, managed and fostered team-oriented environment.
- Boosted team morale with regular recognition of accomplishments and fostering positive atmosphere.
- Developed employee skills through targeted training programs and coaching sessions.
- Optimized daily workflow to achieve quality and productivity goals.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges faced by team in their daily operations.
Railway Trackman Maintenance
Deploy Rail
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Reduced downtime due to track issues by promptly responding to emergency repair requests and working under tight deadlines.
- Increased productivity through collaboration with team members in a fast-paced work environment that required adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
- Conducted routine inspections of railroad crossings, ensuring proper functioning of signals and gates for public safety.
- Contributed to successful project completion by assisting in the construction of new railroad tracks and extensions.
- Operated heavy machinery such as backhoes, tampers, tie cranes, and ballast regulators to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Performed preventative maintenance measures on railway infrastructure elements such as bridges, tunnels, culverts, retaining walls ensuring their integrity over time.
- Regularly utilized hand tools such as hammers wrenches spikes mauls rail saws track jacks to complete tasks efficiently.
- Repaired 1000´s miles of damaged track across different types of terrain.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Edo State, Nigeria07.2004
Skills
- Safety program development
- Implementing safety policies
- Hazard Identification
- Workplace safety inspections
- Site evaluation
- Confined Space Entry
- Meeting participation
- Safety training
- Environmental monitoring
- Gas detection
- Incident reporting
- Traffic control
- Accident Prevention
- Lockout and tag-out procedures
- Company Policy Compliance
- Personal Protective Equipment
Certification
- CSP - Certified Safety Professional
- VCA Full - Safety Supervisor.
- VCA Basis.
- BHV - Bedrijf Hulp Verlener, Den Haag.
- Health Emergency Readiness (World Health Organisation).
- Occupational Health and Safety (World Health Organisation).
- NOGEPA 0.8a H2S Introduction (SSVV), Dordrecht, Netherland.
- NOGEPA 1.4 Gas Measurement (SSVV), Dordrecht, Netherland.
- Safety Guard Confined Spaces (CDR), Antwerp, Belgium.
- Working with Independent (autonomous and non-autonomous) Respiratory Protection (CDR), Antwerp, Belgium.
- Working with Portable Fire Extinguishers (CDR), Antwerp, Belgium.
- Traffic Controller (SVNL), Rotterdam, Netherland.
- CSCS Construction Card, London, United Kingdom.
- Sentinel Card (Railway), London, United Kingdom.
- Security Door Supervisor, London, United Kingdom.
- Security CCTV Operator, London, United Kingdom.
- Traffic Marshall / Banksman. London, United Kingdom.
Travelling, Cooking, Sport, Watching Movies.
I love to travel and knowing places.
I love cooking for friends and family.
I also enjoy watching movies...and finally, i love sports like track and field events, MMA, Soccer, Boxing etc.
Timeline
Safety Supervisor
Prefense Safety
06.2024 - Current
Safety Supervisor
QPS Works B.V
10.2022 - 06.2024
Safety and Security Assistant
JSN Security
05.2022 - 12.2022
Labourer Supervisor
Falcon Green Limited
02.2020 - 10.2021
Railway Trackman Maintenance
Deploy Rail
09.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
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