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Education
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Gloria Baha

Gloria Baha

Dar es Salaam

Summary

Environmental Engineering practitioner with 10 years of a unique blend of expertise, in Environment, Health, and Safety. Whilst my degree is in Environmental Engineering a large part of my career has been working in Environmental, Health, and Safety in different.
Appointments. During this time, I adopted strong leadership and management skills along with the ability to monitor site works, assign tasks, create schedules, and supervise the staff to make sure everyone is following the required Quality, Health & Safety, and environmental procedures and to provide technical solutions/ support when required. I hold a NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
My career aspiration is to provide Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental leadership through the exercise of professional expertise, mature judgment, experience, and a desire to serve. Ultimately, my goal is to deliver world-class Safety and Occupational Health programs that are sustainable in any economic environment and that are blended into every aspect of an organization, fully supporting productivity and efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

EHS Manager

Schneider Electric
08.2023 - Current

Managed Health, safety, and Environmental Compliance for Electrical Instrumentation, telecoms, and Security contractor for the East Africa Crude Oil pipeline project.

Key responsibilities;

  • Developing and implementing the project Safety programs while adhering to compliance
  • Foster a “Safety First” culture through leadership and behavior modeling.
  • Educate and train Employees ( Services Team ) and subcontractors on occupational health and safety risks.
  • Conducting site-based safety training and ensure awareness for all personnel.
  • Identify, investigate, and recommend corrective actions for any safety risks.
  • Ensure Avetta certification to all subcontractor under Schneider Electric
  • Lead the emergency response Team in case of emergency
  • Ensure the wellbeing of all employees by supporting HR and Security departments in project level
  • Monitor compliance through safety audits and continuous supervision.
  • Reporting HSE statistic to the client .
  • Define and ensure the use of proper PPE and tools across all teams.

HSE Specialist

Ceragon Networks
07.2022 - 09.2022

Managed Health, safety, and Environmental Compliance for the upgrade of the network from 3G to 4G Vodacom in Coastal and Southern regions of Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities;

  • Developing and Implementing HSE Strategies
  • Conducting regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.
  • Leading incident investigations, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Developing and delivering HSE training programs to employees and contractors.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant HSE regulations and standards.
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote a safety culture.
  • Maintaining accurate records of HSE performance and preparing reports for management.
  • Establishing HSE requirements for contractors and monitoring their compliance.
  • Developing and implementing emergency response plans and procedures.
  • Managing environmental aspects of the telecommunications operations, such as waste management and emissions.

Assistant manager. EHS

Larsen & Toubro Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2022

Managed Health, safety, and Environmental Compliance for the construction of a 220kV transmission line, and the expansion of two power stations for the electrification of a standard gauge railway. Lot 1 and Lot 2/2 351Km

Key responsibilities;

  • Improved employee awareness of EHS practices through training and communication.
  • Investigated accidents to identify causes and implement preventive measures.
  • Enhanced emergency preparedness with scenario-specific response plans.
  • Streamlined permit processes to reduce disruptions and ensure compliance.
  • Developed solutions to mitigate health risks from chemicals, ergonomics, and noise.
  • Conducted safety audits to identify workplace hazards.
  • Created safety policies and procedures to enhance workplace safety.

SHE coordinator

Consolidated Power Projects Africa.
06.2015 - 04.2019

Managed Health, safety, and Environmental Compliance for the supply and installation of eight 33/11kV substations in Arusha and Moshi.

Key responsibilities;

  • Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and safety inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
  • Investigate accidents and incidents, analyzing root causes and reporting findings to management.
  • Organize safety training programs for employees, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Monitor the implementation of safety measures and provide ongoing support to staff.
  • Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incident reports, and training sessions.
  • Stay updated with the latest health and safety legislation and best practices.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate safety practices into everyday operations.
  • Manage emergency response plans and conduct drills to ensure preparedness.


EHS Officer

Spencon Services Ltd
11.2013 - 05.2015

Managed Health, safety, and Environmental Compliance constructions of Lower Ruvu water treatment plant in Bagamoyo and the construction of Kigoma water supply and treatment plant.

Key Responsibilities;

  • Assist in the development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Support the investigation of accidents and incidents, preparing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.
  • Participate in safety training sessions for employees, promoting awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incident reports.
  • Help coordinate emergency response drills and contribute to the improvement of response plans.
  • Collaborate with senior HSE team members to analyze safety data and identify trends.
    Stay updated on current health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.

Education

Advance certificate of Secondary Education - Advance Level

Ifunda Technical Secondary School
Iringa

Certificate of Secondary Education - Ordinary Level Education

Korogwe Girls Secondary School
Tanga

Primary Education - Primary School Education

Riroda Primary School
Arusha

Bachelor Degree - Environmental Engineering

Ardhi Univerity (ARU)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Skills

  • Risk Assessments
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Incident investigation
  • Communication
  • Health surveillance
  • Integrated ISO implementation
  • Health and safety statistics analysis and reporting
  • Emergency procedure delivery
  • Training and development
  • Safety inspections & Audit
  • Stakeholder management
  • Problem solving
  • Team player
  • Technical Prescient

Professional Trainings

  • NEBOSH International, General certificate for Occupation Health
  • National occupational Health and Safety, Module one
  • Internal Auditor Certificate
  • Lead Auditor Certificate for ISO 9001,14001, 45001. (IMS)
  • OSHA (Occupational Health & Safety Authority) - Tanzania, Health and Safety Representative Certificate
  • First aider Certificate
  • Advance electrical Safety
  • Zero HarmTrainer Certificate

Languages

English
Advanced
Swahili
Native

Personal Information

Timeline

EHS Manager

Schneider Electric
08.2023 - Current

HSE Specialist

Ceragon Networks
07.2022 - 09.2022

Assistant manager. EHS

Larsen & Toubro Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2022

SHE coordinator

Consolidated Power Projects Africa.
06.2015 - 04.2019

EHS Officer

Spencon Services Ltd
11.2013 - 05.2015

Advance certificate of Secondary Education - Advance Level

Ifunda Technical Secondary School

Certificate of Secondary Education - Ordinary Level Education

Korogwe Girls Secondary School

Primary Education - Primary School Education

Riroda Primary School

Bachelor Degree - Environmental Engineering

Ardhi Univerity (ARU)
Gloria Baha