Field Operations and Safety technician

" Proactive and adaptable environmental and safety practitioner with a strong foundation in Geography and Environmental Studies, complemented by hands-on experience in GIS mapping, SHEQ compliance, and field operations. Skilled in risk assessment, incident response, and technical support across manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Physically fit, licenced to drive light commercial vehicles, and eager to contribute to drainage and environmental services in the UK "
Serial No: 222394
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Skills keywords: drainage experience, risk assessment, safety trainings, incident investigation, arcgis, environmental inspections, driving
Qualifications:

Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies
Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
2017 – 2021

Personal Information:

I’m driven by a passion for environmental sustainability and safety excellence. I enjoy hiking, community outreach, and exploring geospatial tools to solve real world problems. I thrive in dynamic environments and find purpose in helping teams work safely and efficiently.

Management Skills:

supervising teams or projects
organising trainings or outreach campaigns
coordinating field operations
making decisions under pressure

Professional Awards/Accolades:

led GIS mapping team during South Africa’s national census project, overseeing spatial data accuracy and mentoring junior technicians.
reduced safety incidents by 30% at Fraser Alexander Mining Services through proactive training and root cause analysis.
recognized for SHEQ excellence at Groove Tech Manufacturing for compiling compliant safety files and facilitating awareness workshops.
selected as Environmental Intern by Bulawayo City Council, contributing to public health outreach and waste management education.
completed ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 training, enhancing internal audit capabilities and environmental compliance knowledge

  • Environmental &GIS Assistant
    Grove Tech Manufacturing
    1 years, 10 months ( Feb, 2023 - Dec, 2024 )
Employment Sought: Permanent
Current Location: South Africa
Top 5 countries interested in working in: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Right to work in the following countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe
Supplementary Information:

supported multi-site GIS mapping and environmental inspections across South Africa, contributing to improved data accuracy and operational safety.
played a key role in compiling safety files and facilitating SHEQ awareness training in manufacturing and mining environments.
conducted incident investigations and implemented corrective actions, reducing safety risks and improving compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
demonstrated adaptability by transitioning from environmental outreach and GIS roles to health and safety responsibilities in industrial sectors.
led technical mentoring and stakeholder engagement during census mapping projects, ensuring team coordination and field readiness.
assisted in climate-resilient infrastructure planning and environmental monitoring for road construction projects.