PETER ONUM NDUKWE
Galway,Ireland
Summary
Experienced health and safety professional with expertise in managing environmental, health, and safety systems. Proven track record in implementing safety standards and compliance across diverse sectors. Strong communicator skilled in training and mentoring teams to foster a culture of safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Environmental, Health & Safety Officer
Conack Construction Company
Limerick
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Development, implementation & maintenance of safety management systems & strategies across multiple projects.
- Auditing of internal legislative compliance and implementation of new and changing legislative, regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Maintenance of ISO9001. ISO14001, ISO27001, ISO45001 and ISO50001 standards.
- Identify and take action on immediate & potential health & safety deficiencies.
- Document control includes risk assessments, method statements, health & safety plans, emergency plans & environmental management plans.
- Delivery of training programs, workshops, TBTs, EHS briefs and safety inductions.
- Mentoring and management of junior safety resources.
- Recommendation of improvements following safety evaluations.
- Reporting of all incidents, safety inspections, audits, incident investigations and reviews.
- Analyzing and reporting on key safety statistics to assess and improve current practices, resulting in initiatives focused on improved workplace safety key indicators (AFR, AAFR and LTIs).
- Expertly guiding H&S decisions in areas with low-scoring audits to guarantee compliance.
Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
Actavo
Dublin
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Led and managed Health, Safety and Environmental function across business division operating within telecoms, fibre, utilities, and construction environments, covering office, field, and site-based operations.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained company`s HSE Management Systems aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001, ensuring ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
- Coordinated and supported external ISO audits and surveillance visits, maintaining accreditation and addressing audit findings through structured action plans.
- Ensured divisional compliance with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts and Construction Regulations 2013, including practical oversight of PSDP and PSCS activities.
- Acted as primary divisional liaison with Health and Safety Authority (HSA), managing inspections, correspondence, and close-out of statutory actions.
- Maintained all statutory and divisional safety documentation, including Safety Statements, risk assessments, RAMS, permits to work, and training records.
- Managed divisional Health & Safety risk register, analyzing incidents, near misses, and good catches, and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
- Oversaw safety performance across high-risk field and construction activities, providing technical guidance on safe systems of work, project planning, and risk control measures.
- Led and supported incident investigations, completing root cause analysis and ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Managed and audited divisional contractor safety management framework, including contractor pre-qualification, inductions, documentation review, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Supervised and supported Health & Safety Officers, ensuring consistent audit standards, reporting quality, and timely close-out of actions.
- Produced regular Health & Safety KPI reports for senior management, covering incident trends, audit performance, training compliance, and contractor safety performance.
Environmental, Health & Safety Officer
Caragh Precision Ltd
Galway
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Drove development and maintenance of robust safety culture across all employees.
- Ensured compliance with environmental, health, and safety legislation and corporate standards.
- Implemented new EHS policies and updated existing procedures as required.
- Maintained SHWWA, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 14001 standards in accordance with regulations.
- Managed integrated EHS Management System to optimise organisational safety practices.
- Monitored legislative changes in health, safety, and environment, implementing necessary adjustments.
- Conducted accident investigations, establishing preventative measures for future incidents.
- Performed EHS audits for internal processes and contractors to ensure compliance.
- Provided and monitored key safety KPI reports and using same to drive improvement were necessary.
Site Health and Safety Personnel
Shane Kelly & Sons Construction Ltd
Limerick
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Conducted regular inspections and risk assessments, rectifying hazards or defects immediately.
- Maintained accident book, ensuring thorough recording and investigation of incidents.
- Recommended improvements to safety standards based on findings.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and best practices.
- Acted as primary contact for staff inquiries regarding workplace safety.
- Safeguarded machinery and enforced noise, fire, health, hazardous substance, manual handling, and environmental safety standards.
- Collaborated with management to ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act requirements.
- Worked alongside Quality and Health and Safety Inspectors to uphold industry standards.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Project Engineer
Schwartz Kristoffel Engineering Services
Lagos
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Supported delivery of construction and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, ensuring works were delivered in line with programme, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Coordinated site activities with contractors, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure efficient sequencing of works and minimal disruption.
- Reviewed and implemented construction drawings, specifications, and method statements, resolving technical queries and supporting site teams.
- Monitored site progress, quality, and compliance, carrying out inspections and ensuring works were completed in accordance with design and contractual requirements.
- Assisted with management of health and safety on site, supporting risk assessments, RAMS implementation, and safe systems of work.
- Managed materials, plant, and logistics planning to support efficient site operations and reduce delays.
- Recorded site progress, variations, and technical issues, contributing to reporting, handover documentation, and project close-out.
- Optimized project performance by implementing efficient engineering solutions.
- Cooperated closely with architects and construction personnel during project planning stages, ensuring comprehensive integration of all aspects into overall plan.
- Managed team to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
Education
Master of Applied Science - Safety and Risk Management, Lean System Manufacturing, Quality Systems, Systems & Human reliability, Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Regulatory affairs, Project Management
National University of Ireland
Galway 09.2015 - 10.2016
Quality Engineering Certificate Level 8 - Process Validation, Management and Leadership in Quality Engineering, Quality Systems Development, Problem Solving and Quality Improvement, Quantitative Methods - Concepts of probability & statistics; Statistical decision making; Modelling of relationship between variables; Design of Experiments; SPC; Reliability Analysis and Process Capability Analysis, Risk Management
University of Limerick
Limerick 01.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma in Performance Competence level 6 -
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin 01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil & Structural Engineering
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Imo, Nigeria 01.2001 - 01.2006
Skills
- Team Leadership, Management, Training, Building and Mentoring
- Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems
- Accident and Incident, Investigation and Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Legal Compliance
- Workplace Safety Auditing and Risk Assessment
- Behaviour based Safety Auditing
- Method Statements
- Client and Contractor Management
- Legislation and standards expertise
- Safety policy implementation
Certification
- IOSH Managing Safely
- IOSH Graduate Member (Working towards Chartered Membership, CMIOSH)
- SOLAS Construction Skills Certification Scheme Location of Underground Services
- SOLAS Construction Skills Certification Scheme Signs, Lighting and Guarding
- The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Standard Advanced Driver Assessor
- LANTRA Traffic Management Designer
Personal Information
Title: SENIOR HEALTH & SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental, Health & Safety Officer
Conack Construction Company
05.2023 - 01.2026
Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor
Actavo
12.2019 - 05.2023
Environmental, Health & Safety Officer
Caragh Precision Ltd
03.2019 - 12.2019
Site Health and Safety Personnel
Shane Kelly & Sons Construction Ltd
01.2017 - 03.2019
Quality Engineering Certificate Level 8 - Process Validation, Management and Leadership in Quality Engineering, Quality Systems Development, Problem Solving and Quality Improvement, Quantitative Methods - Concepts of probability & statistics; Statistical decision making; Modelling of relationship between variables; Design of Experiments; SPC; Reliability Analysis and Process Capability Analysis, Risk Management
University of Limerick
01.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma in Performance Competence level 6 -
Dublin Institute of Technology
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Applied Science - Safety and Risk Management, Lean System Manufacturing, Quality Systems, Systems & Human reliability, Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Regulatory affairs, Project Management
National University of Ireland
09.2015 - 10.2016
Project Engineer
Schwartz Kristoffel Engineering Services
08.2011 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil & Structural Engineering
Federal University of Technology
01.2001 - 01.2006