1. RESUME FOR VALENTINE FON NDENGE.
Email: vfndenge@yahoo.com
Telephone: +974 31179285
Visa Status: Five (5) years working Visa with Transferable NOC
CAREER PROFILE
I am an Occupational Health and Safety Professional with more than 11 years’ extensive
experience within the Construction, Roads, Oil and Gas, and Production Industries, I am bilingual
in English (Native speaker) and French.
A strong team motivator and team player with effective leadership, decision making,
computer,driving, problem solving and interpersonal skills. I like to join a Dynamic Team in an
OHS office (OHS Officer) and while not Management position where my experience, knowledge
and abilities can be used to proactively find solutions to Occupational Health and Safety
shortcomings hence contributing to the achievements of cooperate goals.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SICA – SARL B.P 2736 DOUALA (Client with Paragon offshore international LTD)
03/12/13 - 23/03/15
SAFETY OFFICER
PROJECT: Construction, Supply, Installation, Testing and commissioning, GUNEKU Project for
Fit-Out, Interior, furniture, equipment and signage for new Primary school and Health Care
Corporation in Mbengwi central sub Division.
Duties:
Work closely with senior management to develop, update and implement the HSE plan for the
Construction Project of the Primary school and Health Care Corporation in Mbengwi central
sub Division.
Keep regular update of the Project’s Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan
Manage Subcontractors and ensure strict respect for project site rules and other safety
requirements
Maintain and provide accurate statistical data, reports and analysis of injury trends and take
measures towards corporate accident reduction goals.
Patrol the site periodically to identify hazards and propose corrective measures
Study and implement all MSDS and WHMIS requirements
Organize and conduct trainings to Site Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen and Safety Officers.
Manage a team of safety, first aid, firefighting and security Personnel on site
Maintain OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO14001 Certifications and conduct periodic audits as
required.
Responsible for driving success in accident prevention through implementation of Company
programs to promote and improve Occupational Health and Safety.
Ensure compliance with legislation.
Attend external meetings as a company representative, (Ministry of Labour and social security,
clients and consultants)
2. ALSA ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC ABU DHABI - July. 2008 – AUGUST 2013
SAFETY ENGINEER
PROJECTS;
253 residential villas at the “Casa” project in the Arabian Ranches, Mirfa-Ruwais
Nitrogen Pipeline and construction Project
Summary of Duties
Conducts periodic visits to sites to identify deficiencies and propose corrective measures
Issues Safety Violation Reports, and Non Compliance Reports as necessary
Follow up corrective actions and report to company Representative and QHSE Department
Organize regular trainings for company QHSE Department staff
Take part in coordination meetings and audit planning meetings
Worked with, and provided general advice to managers and supervisors ensuring compliance
with all appropriate legislation, specifically Labour laws,
Generated about 850million (Dirham) to the main contractor Arabtec Construction L.L.C. as
fines from unsafe practices and violations by subcontractors
Created and redesigned new forms for the recording of incidence, inductions and site welfare.
Chariot Engineering s.a-Cameroon May 2006-June 2008
Project; (Construction of the Multipurpose Hall at the new Limbe Sports complex)
For the 2017 World women football Championship Stadium.
HSSE ENGINEER.
Worked with, and provided general advice to managers and supervisors ensuring compliance
with all appropriate legislation, specifically, OH&S Act, Labor laws, etc.
Assisted in the development/monitoring of proactive accident prevention programs.
Investigated workplace incidents or illnesses and initiated corrective and preventative actions as
required/ directed.
Conducted basic and causal analysis incident, investigations and made recommendations to the
management for close-outs.
Facilitated an effective and proactive consultation process including Safety Groups and commit.
Identified and evaluated risks associated with the physical, chemical and biological hazards in
the workplace and recommended changes to eliminate or control these hazards.
Audited workplaces and field staff for hazards and unsafe behaviors.
Identified safety training needs, developed programs and delivered safety trainings.
THE NATIONAL OIL REFINERY, Limbe Cameroon October 2004 - Dec.2006
HSE Officer
1. Provided basic safety training for onshore and offshore personnel on fire-fighting, underwater
escape procedures, sea survival, and basic first aid.
2. Monitored the installation of critical components such as valves, wellheads and other oilfields
structural components.
3. Inspected equipment, plants and facilities for safety compliance and took corrective actions
4. Identified and mitigated environmental impacts of processes.
5. Conducted routine inspection of system to ensure technical specifications such as pressure and
temperature were within specified range.
6. Ensured safe systems of work for excavations and pipe installations.
7. Conducted Mock Fire Drills and training on Emergency Evacuation Procedures.
3. EDUCATION
NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, UK. 2014
UNIVERSITY OF YOUNDE I, CAMEROON 2004
Bachelor Degree in GEOLOGY
OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATIONS
NEBOSH, United Kingdom
International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
OSHA cademy, USA.
Occupational Safety and Health Professional 132hr -
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
INTERESTS
Reading, Travelling, Public Presentations, Football, research etc.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English (Native Speaker) highly competent to read and write
French: Competent user
Dates:
October 2015
Nebosh HSE (IGC).
February 2013
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) GPA of 3.06/4.0 From University of Buea.
July 2007
Training course on community Assessment, using Household survey and focus Group
methodologies by University of Pennsylvania. (USA)
June 2004
Bsc.Equivelence in Geology from University of Yaoundé l (Higher Teachers Training
College Bambili).
June 2001
General certificate of education (Advanced level).
June 1998
General certificate of education (Ordinary level).
Personal skills and competence.
Languages /Highly proficient in English and average in French.
Highly proficient in computer hardware and software technology.
Posses a Cmeroonian drivers license with driving experience of more than Ten years.