CHRIS ETEBEFIA

Rig safety officer @ valiant offshore

About

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) professional with over 8 years’ experience across construction, oil and gas sectors. Adroit in Health and Safety (HSE) Management System, Behavioral Based Safety, Permit-to-Work (PTW) System, Audit and Inspections, Emergency Response System, Contractor Safety Management System, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Project Management, HSE Training and Induction, environmental investigations, and impact assessment. Holds Bachelor of Science in Geology and Exploration Geophysics, Masters of Science in Geophysics and, International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH IGC), Health Safety and Environment Supervisory Competence level 3 and General HSE (ISPON). In addition, I have acquired OPITO approved Basic offshore Safety induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), STCW,and Advanced First Aid competency training with a valid NIMASA Medical certificate.

Country

Nigeria

City

Asaba

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Literature Reviews, Proofreading, Content Management Systems (CMS), OHSMS, ISO 45001 2018, Copywriting, SEO Copywriting, Presentation Skills, Online Content Creation, Industry Knowledge, Google Workspace, SEO tools, Research Analysis, BOSIET, Musculoskeletal System, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE), Communication, Permit Applications, Accident Investigation, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Experience

Rig safety officer

valiant offshore

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Nigeria

Onboard ADM 504

Rig HSE officer

Energy Edge Petroleum LTD

2022-2 - 2025-12 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Nigeria

From onboarding supervision, inspections, trainings and compliance monitoring of all activities and personnel onboard jack up rigs and swamp barge drilling rig. Ensures SOLAS, MARPOL and all safety regulations are fully observed in order to protect organisations reputation and workers motivated

Health Safety Environment Supervisor

AKK gasline project with Brentexcpp

2019-4 - 2022-3 · 3 yrs

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

• Involve in developing and implementing HSE policies in line with client requirements • Conduct risk assessment by identifying, evaluating, and managing all HSE risks • Responsible for training and awareness campaigns • Conduct regular inspections to ensure complaints • Work with team in accident investigation and incident management • Prepares, keeps, and calls accurate records on all HSE processes under my watch • Coordinate operational teams with HSE procedures to ensure complaint • Coordinate team deployment and collate reports for proper interpretation, cascading, and close-out

HSE Supervisor

Belema oil Producing Limited

2016-2 - 2019-3 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

• Conducted daily toolbox meetings with all field personnel (survey, drilling, recording, etc.) • Reviewed tasks planned for the day, identify hazards and discuss control measures • Conducted HSE induction for all new workers and subcontractors • Provided job-specific trainings (handling seismic cables, safe charging of explosives operations, shot hole drilling and blasting) • Ensured proper issuance and compliance for; Blasting/explosives handling, Hot work, Working at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., shot hole drilling near wells or swamps) • Confirmed that all risk assessments (JHA, HAZID) are completed and understood by crew • Monitored all seismic field activities such as: Surveying and line cutting, Drilling shot holes and charging, Explosives handling and blasting, Cable and geophone layout • Carried out Hazard Identification and Routine Inspections • Ensured safe Storage, transportation, and usage of explosives • Carried out Environmental Monitoring • Ensured first aid stations and evacuation plans are understood and available • Carried out Incident/Near Miss Reporting and Investigation • Train crew on Vehicle and Transportation Safety • Carried out and coordinated effective Communication amongst crew