Chris KONGO

OHSE Professional

OHSE professional with 11+ years' experience across PNG in construction, manufacturing, mining, and logistics. Skilled in implementing OHSE policies, risk management, audits, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and training. Proven leader driving safety culture improvements and compliance with ISO standards.

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
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Safety, Health Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Coordinator
Trans Wonder Land Group
May 2026 — Present
  • Support SHEQ Manager in delivering of Company’s SHEQ Policies, Programs, Procedures, Corporate Social Responsibly across Lae, Hagen, Moro and Tari Operation Sites
  • Implement Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Management System across all TWL Transport, Logistics and Warehouse operations (4 sites)
  • Ensuring compliance with company ’ s SHEQ policies, regulatory requirements, and client standards while supporting a safe, healthy, and quality-driven workplace
  • Monitored and reported on SHEQ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive safety performance improvements.
  • Coordinate 4x SHEQ Project Officers across 4 separate sites to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual safety plan and KPIs
  • Review, develop and update SHEQ Management Plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for business operational activities and effective monitoring for continual improvement.
  • Lead in Risk Assessment and management - develop and implement; Job Safety Analysis, Hazard ID, Stop Work Notice, Safety Stand-down and Safety Walk/Observation.
  • Lead in monthly inspections, facilitate external / internal audits and manage action plans in timely manner to close out improvement recommendations.
  • Review, develop and implementation of Emergency Response Plan and Crisis Management. Manage and maintained emergency equipment: Fire Management, First Aid Management and Spill Management. Manage and supervise Emergency Response Team.
  • Lead incident investigations, reporting and incident improvement action plan and management. Application of ICAM and 5-Whys, Root Cause Analysis.
  • Develop PPE Matrix, verify specifications, limitations and make recommendations. Manage stock level minimum threshold trigger for all sites and replenish annual stock and issuing to employees in Lae and other TWL sites (Mt Hagen, Moro and Tari).
  • Develop and deliver all SHEQ Training Package in line with annual training plans and coordinate Safety Training Needs Analysis and evaluation thus facilitating right training tailored to workforce needs.
Occupational Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Supervisor
Dulux Group PNG PTE Ltd
May 2021 — Jan 2026
  • Support OHSSE Manager in delivering of Company’s OHSSE Policies, Programs, Procedures, Corporate Social Responsibly across Lae and Port Moresby
  • Supervise 4x OHSSE Officers and 3x Waste Treatment Plant Operators to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual safety work plan and KPIs
  • Review Safety Management System and develop or implement Safety Management Plan
  • Review Sustainability (Environment, Social & Governance) Management System and develop or implement its Management Plan
  • Contractor Management, ensuring they are complying with the company’s OHSE Policies
  • Develop and update Safe Work Procedures (SWP) for Production Operation, Warehouse Operation, Chemical Storage and Handling, Maintenance Operation and Transport.
  • Dangerous Goods Management onsite/offsite compliance, DG Classification, labelling, safe storage, handling, transportation and emergency & crisis management. Manage DG Class 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3, 5.1, 5.2, 6, 8 and 9. Manage spill response and decontamination procedure.
  • Lead in Risk Management by identifying safety and environmental hazards, analyzing and establishing controls.
  • Develop team-based Job Safety Environment and Risk Assessment, SOPs and SWMS.
  • Lead in monthly inspections and facilitate external / internal audits and manage action plans in timely manner to close out improvement recommendations.
  • Coordination of Emergency Response Plan and Crisis Management. Chemical Spill or Toxic Gas Leak Response, First Aid Response and Fire Response including maintenance of emergency equipment/kits.
  • Coordinate work related illness/injury management and return to work process. Facilitate workers’ compensation in line with company policy and process.
  • Develop PPE Matrix, verify specifications, limitations and make recommendations.
  • Manage Safety and Environment database software to upload OHSSE data. Extract data for reporting to senior management.
  • Develop and deliver all HSE Training Package in line with annual training plans, training needs analysis or as and when required for new employees and contractors.
  • Coordinate inductions for contractors and employees.
  • Manage operation of Wastewater Treatment Plant and Solvent Waste Recovery Plant.
  • Liaise with Lae City Authorities, Water PNG and CEPA for regulatory compliance. Discharge permit compliance monitoring.
  • Facilitate community engagement and corporate social responsibility, environmental stewardship through company arrangements.
Safety Coach
Harmony Gold Mine (Hidden Valley Mine)
Oct 2019 — Jul 2020
  • Implementation Safety Policies, Safety Management System/Plan, Standards and Procedures in line with company’s ‘ZERO HARM value
  • Drive and enforce routine and non-routine tasks to comply with safety procedures thus ensuring the workplace is safe and free from hazards or harm and 'at 'risk' behaviors
  • Implement monthly inspections and identify improvement actions
  • Conduct workplace inspections, verification of competency and assessment and task observations to assess procedural conformance
  • Implement Visible Felt Safety Leadership to drive proactive safety mindset and safety culture
  • Implement Critical Control Point Checks for all heavy mobile equipment on site. Ensure all CCP Checks are done as scheduled, and all defects are rectified as recommended by checks done.
  • Assist team leaders and supervisors in a team-based risk assessment which involves Job Safety and Environment Risk Assessment, Hazard Identification, and task related Permit to Work requirement for any high risk or low risk tasks or shutdown maintenance tasks.
  • Routing and non-routing participation in safety walk, interactions, safe behavior observations and coaching workforce and check and challenge field workers to ensure safety alertness and awareness.
  • Support and coordinate with departmental team leaders in a timely manner for any investigation of incidents and near misses and provide appropriate corrective actions or awareness from key lessons learnt to minimize re-occurrence throughout the mining site operations.
  • Collect all occupational health and safety data, entering the safety database, trend monitoring and reporting the leading and lagging indicators.
  • Identify training needs and provide toolbox talk awareness towards employees and contractors.
  • Supporting Safety Team by ensuring all activities undertaken is in line with safety standards without compromising the relevant PNG Mine Safety Legislations and other applicable industry standards.
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Coordinator
Goodman Fielder International (PNG) Ltd
Jun 2018 — Oct 2019
  • Proactively manage and ensure compliance with GFI Safety, Health and Environment Management System (SHE) policies & procedures and standards
  • Manage the collection, entry and reporting of Safety Health and Environmental data for PNG (Lae & Pom Operations) by uploading into GFI Environment Database or EnviroChart Systems
  • Deliver plans to ensure the GFI PNG sites (Lae & Pom) are compliant with all Safety and Environmental legislation, international standards, and applicable manufacturing standards
  • Lead implementing Environmental Management Plan (Waste Management, Electricity/Power Usage Management, Water Usage Management, Gas/LPG Usage Management) strategically to achieve performance metrics and to support the business in using this information to drive improved performance with cost saving approach
  • Develop and/or deliver SHE Programs and Plans strategically to support the achievement of Pom and Lae site based monthly SHE targets and KPIs
  • Influence managers and team leaders to utilize standard business processes to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate awareness (including training) and behavior change initiatives targeted at our environmental and safety priorities to all GF PNG workforces in Port Moresby and Lae sites.
  • Proactively identify and manage relevant stakeholders’ expectations - both regulatory and community.
  • Monitor environmental and safety incident reporting and support, where necessary, investigation and corrective action plans.
Project Contractor Safety Advisor
CLOUGH Niugini Ltd – Avenell Engineering Systems (AES) Ltd
Feb 2018 — Jun 2018
  • Effective implementation and monitoring of Project Health, Safety and Environmental Management Plans on the construction site to achieve Target ZERO INCIDENTS/ACCIDENTS
  • Ensure Construction HSE Procedural compliance through positive communication, consultation, awareness and coordination of the project with applicable best work practices and local regulations
  • Carry out routing inspections and weekly regular reporting to construction manager, project manager and project client on HSE matters and ensure improvement or corrective actions are implemented effectively in a timely manner
  • Coordinate with Construction Project Manager, Site Manager, HSE Manager, QA/QC Manager, Project Engineer, Supervisors, contractors, and workers to identify any hazards or risks and put in control measures to ensure all tasks are done safely
  • Liaise with project team leaders/engineers and develop Safe Work Method Statement or Job Safety and Environment Risk Assessment or Permit to Work with the project team prior to any new tasks or changes to current tasks
Lead Project Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
China Railway Construction Engineering PNG Ltd
Jun 2016 — Jan 2018
  • Develop and implement the Construction Site Health Safety and Environment Management Plan
  • Ensure applicable legal requirements, and other requirements to which CRCE subscribes that relate to its OH&S Management System are achievable during project phase
  • Develop and conduct Safety and Environmental Training and Awareness internally both employee and contractors
  • Strive to maintain and continually improve the Construction HSE Management Plan and performance
  • Monitor Construction Safety leading and lagging indicator and make recommendations
Safety and Sustainability Officer (Undergraduate Development Program)
Eco Services Ltd
Jan 2015 — Jun 2016
  • Undergo both theory and practical Graduate Development Program and field experience on aligning and executing Safety, Sustainability and Environment Programs under Environment Management Plan and Safety Management Plan
  • GDP programs covered: Environmental Management System (ISO 14001 EMS) and Monitoring Programs, Social Management and Monitoring Programs, Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 18001 - OH&S), Quality Management System (ISO 9001 QMS)
  • Implement Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments, inspections/audits, data collection, analysis, and reporting for respective training programs
  • Water Quality Monitoring Program Team leaders; site selection, monitoring, in-situ sampling and testing using of Water Multi Tester – Horiba U52 series
  • Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment in line with Roundtable Sustainability Palm Oil (RSPO) requirement and Reporting to client
Skills
Knowledgeable of local/national regulatory requirements and industry standards (Environment and Occupational Safety regulations). Experience with ISO Standards: ISO 45001-OH&SMS; ISO 14001-EMS; ISO 9001-QMS, PNG Employment Act 1978, PNG CEPA Act 2014, PNG Mining Act 1992 and Applicable AS/NZ Standards.Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management PlanImplementation of Environmental Management Plan.SOP/JSEA/SWMS reviewing, updating and documentation as business activity changes.Conduct hazard identification risk assessment (HIRA), develop risk matrix and risk register with periodical review for continuous improvement.Projects Management - Lead Health, Safety and Environment projects.HSE leading and lagging indicator reporting and trend monitoring.Lead Accident/Incident Investigation. Using of ICAM and 5-Whys tool.Develop Site Emergency Response Preparedness and Crisis Management Plan.First Aid Response: Providing immediate, basic care for injured employees.Fire Response: Provide immediate response to fight initial fire development and rescue operation.Chemical Storage, Handling, Usage and Response to chemical spill, decontamination and disposal.Inspections/Audits: Conduct regular internal safety inspections and facilitate external audits.Carry out GEMBA Walk regularly to understand actual work processes, engage and build support with employees to foster safety culture and continuous improvement.Poses good communication and listening attributes to build strong relationships through clear speaking and active listening.Managing multiple tasks by level of priority with systematic approach.Problem-Solving: Developing practical solutions to mitigate risks and manage disputes.Time management: Planning and working strategically to meet deadlines.Flexibility: Adaptive to changing priorities or situations with creativity and innovation.Leadership & Influence: Influence team behavior, mentorship and foster growth and participation of team members to enhance safety culture and accountability.Team management; Supervise, coaching, coordination and working effectively with others.Data Analysis: Using safety system software (Envirochat and Riskonnect - database system to upload safety data.Intermediate Computing: Proficiently using MS Excel (analyzing and visualizing data), MS Word (write reports and procedures) and MS Power Point (presentation of training, toolbox talk and reports).Environmental Management System (ISO 14001 EMS)Social Management and Monitoring ProgramsOccupational Health & Safety (ISO 18001 - OH&S)Quality Management System (ISO 9001 QMS)Water Quality MonitoringRisk AssessmentSafety Management
Education
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Science
University of Papua New Guinea
2009 — 2013
Higher School Certificate
Aiyura National High School
2006 — 2007
High School Certificate
Onerungka High School
2004 — 2005
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Science – Industrial Chemistry / Environment Science
Comprehensive Hazard Analysis and Risk Management Certificate
Graduate Development Program Completion Certificate – Safety Management System, Environment Management System, Social Management & Monitoring
Emergency First Aid Certificate
First Response to Fire Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Quality Assurance Certificate
Defensive Driving Certificate
Process Safety Certificate
References
Ms. Emelda Aopoi
Human Resource Officer · Trans Wonderlands Ltd
71516995
Ms. Jane Siaguru
Chemical Sales Manager · Dulux Group
73476205
Mr. Sammy Idafit
Supervisor · Harmony Gold Mine
72648921
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteering with Environmental and Safety Awareness or Activities organized by private or public sectors
Browse online and learn new soft skills especially Microsoft Excel – Data Analysis
D.I.Y Projects – woodworks
Reading
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