Senior HSE Leader · Global Oil & Gas · Independent Consultant

GaniyuShittu

Thirty years building safety cultures that outlast contracts.
Mechanical engineer turned Deputy HSE Manager at TotalEnergies — from wellheads to boardrooms, across continents. Now available for consulting worldwide.

30+
Years HSE
0
Fatal Incidents
8+
Countries
5K+
Trained
30
Years of
Excellence
The Profile

Engineer first.
Safety architect always.

A mechanical engineering foundation forged into three decades of progressive HSE leadership at TotalEnergies — one of the world's most safety-critical energy operators. Rising through the ranks from engineer to Deputy HSE Manager, designing safety management systems that protect people and assets across high-consequence environments.

His record is simple: zero fatalities under watch, across 30 years, in industries where one mistake costs lives. That record doesn't happen by accident — it's built on rigorous systems, relentless culture work, and the kind of experience that only decades in the field can produce.

Now offering that expertise as an independent consultant — bringing the rigour of a major operator to organisations that need it most, from West Africa to the Gulf Coast.

Process SafetyRisk Assessment Incident InvestigationSafety Culture HAZOP FacilitationRegulatory Compliance ISO 45001Permit to Work Emergency ResponseBarrier Management
2020 – 2025
Deputy HSE Manager
TotalEnergies · West Africa Regional Operations
2012 – 2020
Senior HSE Specialist
TotalEnergies · Upstream & Offshore Division
2003 – 2012
HSE Engineer
TotalEnergies · Midstream Operations
1995 – 2003
Mechanical Engineer
TotalEnergies · Technical & Engineering Roles
Core Capabilities

Where deep
expertise lives.

Thirty years in high-consequence environments produces institutional knowledge that certifications alone cannot replicate. These are the domains where that depth is most visible.

01
⚙️

Process Safety Management

Hazard identification, HAZOP facilitation, barrier management and bow-tie analysis across upstream, midstream and downstream operations.

02
🛡️

HSE Management Systems

Design, implementation and audit of ISO 45001-aligned systems. Gap analysis, remediation planning and performance verification.

03
🔍

Incident Investigation

Root cause analysis using RCA, TapRoot and ICAM. Recommendation tracking, systemic learning and corrective action verification.

04
🧭

Risk Assessment & Control

Qualitative and semi-quantitative risk assessment. Bow-tie modelling, LOPA and critical control verification for major accident prevention.

05
📋

Regulatory Compliance

Deep familiarity with OSHA, NORSOK, NUPRC/DPR and TotalEnergies internal standards. Compliance programme design and audit management.

06
👥

Safety Culture & Leadership

Culture diagnostics, frontline engagement programmes, safety leadership coaching and behaviour-based safety implementation.

Industries & Environments

Upstream Oil & GasOffshore Platforms Onshore TerminalsMidstream Pipelines Downstream RefineriesLNG Facilities Drilling OperationsConstruction Projects West African OperationsInternational JVs
Consulting Services

Built around
outcomes.

Advisory

HSE Strategy & Systems

End-to-end support for organisations building or maturing their HSE management infrastructure — from policy to performance measurement.

  • HSE Management System design
  • Policy & procedure development
  • KPI framework & reporting systems
  • Management review facilitation
Technical

Risk & Process Safety

Structured risk assessment, process hazard analysis and barrier integrity assurance for complex industrial and oil & gas environments.

  • HAZOP / HAZID facilitation
  • Bow-tie & barrier analysis
  • LOPA and critical control identification
  • Major accident risk studies
Investigation

Incident Analysis & Learning

Rigorous investigation with a systemic lens — delivering recommendations that address root causes, not just symptoms.

  • Root cause analysis facilitation
  • Causal factor charting
  • Corrective action programmes
  • Learning dissemination frameworks
Audit & Assurance

Compliance & Verification

Independent audit against regulatory requirements, operator standards and international frameworks like ISO 45001.

  • Gap analysis against standards
  • Compliance audit programmes
  • Contractor HSE prequalification
  • Regulatory submission support
Training

HSE Leadership Development

Custom training for operational leaders, supervisors and HSE teams — from HAZOP skills to frontline safety leadership.

  • Safety leadership workshops
  • Supervisor competence programmes
  • Permit to Work system training
  • Emergency response planning
Retainer

Fractional HSE Director

Senior HSE expertise on retainer — deputy/director-level input without a full-time hire. Ideal for growing companies and major projects.

  • Monthly advisory sessions
  • On-call incident response
  • Senior management HSE briefings
  • Regulatory liaison support
Qualifications & Track Record

30 years. Verifiable.

🎓
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
Technical foundation underpinning three decades of industrial safety leadership
🛡️
NEBOSH International General Certificate
Internationally recognised occupational health & safety qualification
TotalEnergies HSE Leadership Programme
Internal major-operator safety leadership certification — one of the world's most rigorous
📋
Incident Investigation — TapRoot / RCA Certified
Advanced investigator qualified in multiple root cause methodologies
🔬
HAZOP Facilitator — Certified
Qualified to lead process hazard analysis on complex industrial systems

Career by the Numbers

Years with TotalEnergies30
Countries Operated In8+
HSE Audits Led200+
Incident Investigations150+
Personnel Trained5,000+
Fatal Incidents Under WatchZero
Get in Touch

Ready to work together?

Whether you need an independent HSE review, a fractional safety director, or an experienced pair of eyes on a critical project — it starts with one conversation.

Available for engagements · Abuja / Houston · Remote worldwide