Abeauty Kambele

Occupational Health & Safety Specialist | HSSE | Mining, Drilling & Oil & Gas | Risk Management | Safety Audits | Emergency Preparedness | Certificate in Project Management.

Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

About

I am a results-driven Occupational Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Specialist with over 10 years of experience in mining, drilling, and oil & gas industries across Zambia. My expertise lies in safety compliance, risk management, emergency preparedness, and incident prevention, with a proven ability to safeguard operations in high-risk environments. I have successfully contributed to achieving over 1,000,000 safe man-hours at Mitchell Drilling International and 3,000,000 safe man-hours at Dangote Cement, demonstrating my commitment to operational safety and regulatory excellence. My background includes implementing PPE inventory systems, conducting audits, leading safety training, and ensuring compliance with ERB, ZMA, and Zambia Bureau of Standards regulations. Passionate about building strong safety cultures, I aim to continue driving workplace safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency in the mining, drilling, and oil & gas sectors.

Experience

  • Health Safety and Environment Officer at MITCHELL DRILLING INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
    Jan 2023 - Jun 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    ➡️Enforced HSSE protocols across drilling and exploration operations, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations. ➡️Conducted comprehensive safety audits and inspections, reducing hazards and driving a high safety performance culture. ➡️Monitored and reported performance metrics, achieving 1,000,000+ man-hours without lost-time injuries. ➡️Delivered occupational health and safety training, improving compliance rates across teams. ➡️Orchestrated emergency drills, enhancing critical incident response readiness.

  • HSEQ Lead at Devon Oil Zambia Limited
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

    ➡️Enforced ERB (SI No. 68) and environmental management regulations. ➡️Oversaw quality and environmental compliance through Zambia Bureau of Standards monitoring. ➡️Implemented permit-to-work systems and depot safety procedures for AGO, kerosene, and unleaded petrol. ➡️Supported depot operations and provided safety leadership to ensure smooth and compliant fuel handling. ➡️Delivered fire prevention and protection training to depot operators, strengthening emergency preparedness.

  • HSSE Officer in charge of mines at Dangote Cement Zambia Limited
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2020 · 7 yrs

    ➡️Implemented COVID-19 safety protocols, ensuring continuity of operations. ➡️Delivered training on hazard identification, safe work procedures, and emergency response. ➡️Led safety compliance initiatives across cement plant operations, reducing violations and risks. ➡️Achieved 3,000,000 man-hours without lost-time injuries, maintaining a zero-fatality record over 3 years. ➡️Monitored fleet and equipment safety, supporting production of 18,000 MT cement monthly while preventing environmental risks.