Faith Ighala
Warsaw,Mazowieckie
Summary
A competent professional with an exceptional background in the preservation and conservation of the environment and practical experience in occupational Health & safety and environmental engineering on a broader spectrum.
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. A team player with very strong communication and interpersonal skills; practical approach to problem solving and the precision required to ensure that deadlines are met, and targets are achieved with value addition as a priority. A very fast learner who is flexible to work and deliver exceptional results on a wide range of international projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
Eurovia
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Country: Poland
- Construction of new road networks in the town of Miodnica where a 5km road is being constructed from km 9 to km 215, road construction of Rozbudowa Alei Korfantego in Zabrze and the reconstruction of a streetcar line in the inner city of Bytom
- Worked on a proposal for environmental standards for construction sites which was much appreciated and welcomed to be implemented in day to day activities of the company
- Made environmental observations through construction site visits, quarries such as (Kopalnia Graniczna) asphalt plants and suggested mitigate ideas for environmental protection
- Focused on environmental obligations of operators of the asphalt plants such as Nowogród
- Bobrzański asphalt plant (environmental fees, permits) and their waste recycling potentials including those of the construction sites
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Performed administrative duties and staff support tasks
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
Health, Safety and Environment Officer
Sogea Satom
05.2019 - 08.2021
- City: Kampala
- Country: Uganda
- Katosi-Kampala Transmission Drinking Water Mains projects and Construction of Nakivubo- Kinawataka main sewers.
- Headed the Health, safety and environmental implementation on the pipe laying of the Drinking water mains project.
- Ensured the organization of work (preparation of tasks, protective equipment, trainings, inductions) using Gantt chart and action plans to ensure the project is completed in time with zero fatal accidents as the main goal.
- Raised awareness about safety, COVID-19 , environmental protection and monitored the implementation of instructions through site management visits and tool box talks.
- Managed safety equipment (followed up procurement and inventory, checked the compliance of facilities and accountability of safety equipment) which enabled the project to save on costs and direct the finances in other pressing areas such as the unprepared emergencies that came with the COVID -19 pandemic.
- Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
- Highlighted company achievements in waste diversion in detailed monthly reports.
- Handled project customers and client's inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to the Sociologist and Health, Safety and Environmental manager.
- Answered client's and customers telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Clarified client's issues and determined root causes of problems to resolve product or service complaints as far as the project was concerned.
- Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management.
- Investigated, resolved and documented customer/clients/stakeholders inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Made reports and investigations following dangerous situations, accidents and incidents on safety, health and environment through the use of the accident root cause analysis structure of the company.
- Followed up with customers and employees about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer and employee services.
Health, Safety and Environment Officer
Sarick Construction Limited
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Kampala
- Country: Uganda
- Construction of Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development zonal offices in Moroto (2018) | Construction of regional markets and livestock Infrastructures under MAAIF World Bank projects
- The objective of the role was to foresee the general health, safety and environment of the project teams, clients and stakeholders.
- Performed administrative and supervisory duties in project management, planning, coordinating, reporting, monitoring, policy interpretation, cost control, and health & Safety supervision of employees on site.
- Ensured that all health and safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
- Liaised with the project consultant in provision of training programs for all employees in health and safety services.
- Provision of first aid services to all employees on the site and proper coordination of health checkups and emergency preparedness with main health facilities.
- Carried out safety inspection in the site in consultation with the site engineer and project manager which helped to continuously maintain a safe workplace environment without risk to the employees and for a safe completion of the project activities on a daily basis.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Reduced Health, Safety and Environment process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best HSE practices and protocols.
- Liaised with the Community development officer and the District Environment officer in regard to environmental and social management issues such as solid waste management and Corporate Social Responsibility programs
- Collaborated with organization's staff to enhance customer/clients service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
Education
Master of Science - Environment Engineering, Environment Protection Engineering
Warsaw University of Technology
Warsaw10.2023
Certificate in Occupational Health And Safety - Occupational Health And Safety
Exceed Institute of Safety,Management & Technology
Kampala10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering and Management
Kyambogo University
Kyambogo12.2017
Skills
- English
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
- Python Programming
- R-Programming
- Ground Water Modelling ( Mod Flow)
- QGIS / GIS (ArcMap)
- Training and Development
- Project Coordination
- Soft Skills ; Communication, active listening
- Customer Service
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Auditing
Timeline
Student Intern
Eurovia
09.2022 - 10.2022
Health, Safety and Environment Officer
Sogea Satom
05.2019 - 08.2021
Health, Safety and Environment Officer
Sarick Construction Limited
05.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Environment Engineering, Environment Protection Engineering
Warsaw University of Technology
Certificate in Occupational Health And Safety - Occupational Health And Safety
Exceed Institute of Safety,Management & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering and Management
Kyambogo University
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