Olivier Wontcheu, M. Eng, MBA, Pmp, Pmi Rmp
About Olivier Wontcheu, M. Eng, MBA, Pmp, Pmi Rmp
Olivier Wontcheu is a bilingual professional with over 20 years of experience in occupational health and safety, currently serving as the Director of Occupational Health & Safety at Hatch. He has held various roles in health and safety management across multiple industries and has a strong academic background, including an MBA and certifications in project and risk management.
Work at Hatch
Olivier Wontcheu has served as the Director of Occupational Health & Safety at Hatch since 2018. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of health and safety programs tailored to meet corporate standards across various industries. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. His extensive experience in health and safety management enables him to effectively lead initiatives that enhance workplace safety.
Education and Expertise
Olivier Wontcheu holds a Master of Engineering (M. Eng) in Occupational Health and Safety Risk Engineering from École de technologie supérieure. He has also earned an MBA from ESSEC, focusing on Operation & Production Management. His certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP) and Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), reflecting his expertise in project management and risk assessment. Additionally, he is a Certified Trainer Level III in Electrical Design/Construction/Maintenance/Services in ATEX, showcasing his specialized knowledge in explosive atmospheres.
Background
Olivier Wontcheu has over 20 years of experience in health and safety management across various sectors, including construction, mining, oil and gas, and energy. Before joining Hatch, he worked at SNC-Lavalin as a Health and Safety Coordinator for six years and at ALSTOM POWER as an Environment Health & Safety Manager in Uganda. His earlier roles include serving as Quality/Health/Safety/Environment Manager at Cegelec Oil & Gas, where he also trained personnel in safety protocols.
Achievements
Olivier Wontcheu has demonstrated a strong capacity for designing health and safety policies and developing a safety culture within organizations. He has led multiple projects at both group and operational levels, showcasing agile leadership and engineering expertise. His hands-on experience includes implementing comprehensive health and safety programs and systems, contributing to improved safety protocols in high-risk environments. He has also been involved in training workers and engineers, enhancing their skills in electrical and instrumentation works.
Teaching and Mentoring
Since 2021, Olivier Wontcheu has been a lecturer at Collège Ahuntsic, where he teaches Occupational Health and Safety risks management in construction. He also supervises internships, providing practical guidance to students. His bilingual capabilities enable him to effectively communicate and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes safety and risk management principles.