Raymond Ifeanyi Ugwu

Results-driven Project Manager (PMP) & HSE Professional
Awka, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Project Manager (PMP) and HSE Professional with over 10 years of expertise in delivering complex engineering, pipeline, and geoscience projects across diverse environments. Consistently achieved 95% on-time project delivery, 20% cost savings, and 30% workflow efficiency improvements, while reducing incident rates by 40% through integrated project management and HSE best practices. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and leveraging Agile/hybrid methodologies with tools like JIRA and Asana to drive productivity, enhance collaboration, and ensure data-driven decision-making for measurable business value.

Work

Juvicle Energy Resources Ltd
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Project Manager

Summary

Managed complex engineering and geoscience projects, ensuring high compliance and efficient delivery through strategic planning and coordination.

Highlights

Streamlined geophysical data gathering across four geological basins, significantly lowering rework events and enhancing contractor compliance.

Achieved 100% HSSEQ compliance and zero incidents by meticulously recording safety checks, risks, and mitigations in JIRA, significantly enhancing audit preparedness.

Accelerated decision-making by 30% by delivering comprehensive weekly and monthly progress reports via dashboards and status updates, boosting stakeholder visibility.

Optimized interdisciplinary field team coordination, minimizing communication gaps and ensuring schedule adherence through structured workflow implementation.

Deslog Training & Consulting Ltd
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Professional Trainer / Team Lead

Summary

Led training programs and managed branch operations, significantly improving student satisfaction and certification success rates.

Highlights

Increased student satisfaction by 40% and boosted training delivery effectiveness by 35% through strategic oversight of Enugu branch operations.

Developed and delivered 7 professional courses, including Project Management and HSE, training over 1,200 professionals in three years.

Reduced scheduling conflicts by 50% and streamlined course planning by managing end-to-end virtual and on-site learning programs using Asana.

Elevated certification pass rates by 25% by mentoring students and enhancing their technical and safety skills.

Fenog Nigeria Ltd
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HSE Advisor

Summary

Advised on HSE practices for pipeline projects, ensuring stringent safety adherence and mitigating risks effectively.

Highlights

Coordinated daily work permits, toolbox discussions, and risk assessments for 50+ field workers, ensuring seamless support for the Okan GGCP–PRP Pipeline Project.

Achieved zero significant accidents during pipe laying and construction by enforcing 98% adherence to Safe Work Practices (SWP).

Developed and provided daily, weekly, and monthly HSE and progress dashboards, enabling senior leadership to effectively monitor project performance.

Reduced recurrent hazards by overseeing monthly safety meetings and implementing focused corrective measures.

Ennikom Construction Ltd
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Geoscientist

Summary

Provided technical support and survey oversight for pipeline projects, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Improved data accuracy by 30% through direct supervision of geotechnical and geophysical survey contractors for HDD pipeline projects.

Enhanced project tracking and stakeholder communication by preparing and disseminating daily status reports.

Reduced downtime by 15% by precisely managing drilling mud compositions, ensuring viscosity uniformity across diverse geological formations.

Kench Survey Limited
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Geoscientist

Summary

Conducted high-accuracy soil analysis and geotechnical investigations, improving engineering design and reducing disparities.

Highlights

Ensured high accuracy in soil sample analysis and geotechnical investigations (SPT & CPT), directly contributing to improved engineering design choices.

Reduced result disparities by 25% through rigorous calibration and quality control of laboratory equipment.

Facilitated enhanced technical planning and execution by effectively communicating critical project discoveries to relevant teams.

Jkpeez Impex Company Ltd
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HSE Officer

Summary

Managed HSE compliance and implemented safety strategies, significantly reducing dangerous events and transportation hazards.

Highlights

Decreased dangerous events by 28% by proactively managing HSE compliance and monitoring confined-space operations at NNPC/Chevron terminals.

Reduced transportation hazards by implementing effective journey management strategies.

Maston George Nigeria Ltd
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HSE Officer

Summary

Oversaw daily safety operations and hazard reduction for power plant construction, enhancing worker safety awareness.

Highlights

Reduced hazards and ensured safety operations during the construction of the Geometric power plant project.

Increased safety awareness among 60+ workers and decreased near-misses through daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and toolbox presentations.

Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Awka, Anambra, Nigeria

MSc

Applied Geophysics

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Awka, Anambra, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Geological Sciences

Languages

English

Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Issued By

Project Management Institute

Workflow Specialist Certificate

Issued By

Asana

Geophysical Applications in Near-Surface

Issued By

Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society GAINS

Oil and Gas Industry Operations and Markets

Issued By

Duke University/Coursera

Fire Watch

Issued By

Chevron Nigeria Limited Certified

Permit To Work (PTW)

Issued By

Chevron Nigeria Limited Certified

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training/Survival AT Sea (HUET/SAS)

Issued By

HUET/SAS

Operational Excellence Induction and Training

Issued By

Chevron Nigeria Limited

Confined Space Entry Permit

Issued By

Chevron Nigeria Limited Certified

Certificate of Competence in Health, Safety and Environment: General HSE and level 3

Issued By

NISP/SPDC

Skills

Project Management

PMP, Agile Methodologies, Hybrid Methodologies, JIRA, Asana, Project Delivery, Workflow Management, Strategic Planning, Process Optimization, Schedule Adherence.

HSE & Risk Management

HSE, Risk Assessment, HSSEQ Compliance, Zero Incidents, Audit Preparedness, Safe Work Practices (SWP), Hazard Reduction, Confined-Space Operations, Journey Management, Safety Operations, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Toolbox Presentations, Risk Mitigation.

Geoscience & Technical Support

Geophysical Data Gathering, Geotechnical Investigations (SPT & CPT), Soil Sample Analysis, Data Accuracy, Drilling Mud Composition, Viscosity Uniformity, Survey Oversight, Engineering Design Choices.

Reporting & Communication

Progress Reporting, Dashboards, Status Updates, Stakeholder Visibility, Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Team Coordination, Communication Management, Technical Planning.

Training & Development

Learning Program Development, Professional Training, Mentoring, Certification Pass Rates, Curriculum Design.

References

References

Available on Request