Eng. Victor Milimo Chile

Professional Summary

Zambian environmental engineer and NEBOSH-certified HSE and ESG professional with more than nine years of experience supporting major water, sanitation, wastewater and civil-infrastructure projects. He currently serves as Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor with VA Tech Wabag Ltd on the Lusaka Sanitation Project Investment Package A, involving the design and construction of new wastewater treatment plants in the Chunga and Ngwerere areas of Lusaka. His work includes preparation of technical scopes and HSE tender specifications, subcontractor evaluation, contractor compliance, permit-to-work administration, risk assessment, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, safety auditing, emergency preparedness, environmental monitoring, waste management, biodiversity protection and community engagement. Previously, he worked as Health, Safety and Environment Specialist with China Railway Construction Engineering Group Ltd on the Integrated Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Western Province, covering Kaoma, Senanga and Sesheke. He also served as Environmental and Social Officer with Sinohydro Corporation Ltd on the Lusaka Sanitation Project. His experience combines occupational safety, environmental compliance, ESG, water and sanitation infrastructure, wastewater treatment, contractor management, environmental restoration and community-based sustainability.

Key Expertise

Major Projects and Contributions

• Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor – VA Tech Wabag Ltd
  Serves as Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor with VA Tech Wabag Ltd, leading project-level HSE compliance, contractor oversight, environmental management, occupational safety, risk control, incident investigation and ESG implementation.
• Lusaka Sanitation Project Investment Package A
  Supports the design and construction of new wastewater treatment plants in the Chunga and Ngwerere areas of Lusaka. Leads HSE planning, environmental compliance, contractor monitoring, permit-to-work systems, safety auditing, emergency preparedness and community-impact mitigation.
• Contractor HSE Management and Tender Compliance
  Develops technical scopes of work and HSE compliance specifications for subcontractor tenders, undertakes contractor prequalification, reviews method statements, verifies personal protective equipment and certification compliance and enforces contractual safety requirements.
• Occupational Safety, Risk Assessment and Permit-to-Work Systems
  Develops and administers risk assessments, job hazard analyses and permit-to-work systems for confined-space entry, hot work, excavation, working at height, electrical activities, heavy equipment operations and other high-risk construction work.
• Incident Investigation and HSE Performance Improvement
  Investigates incidents and near misses, conducts root-cause analysis, maintains incident and hazard registers, identifies key risk indicators and monitors corrective actions. Achieved high closure rates for safety-audit findings and supported measurable reductions in workplace accidents and injuries.
• Integrated Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project
  Worked as Health, Safety and Environment Specialist with China Railway Construction Engineering Group Ltd on the Integrated Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Kaoma, Senanga and Sesheke in Zambia’s Western Province.
• Environmental Compliance and International Safeguards
  Managed environmental permits and monitored compliance with Zambian HSE and environmental legislation together with African Development Bank, IFC and other international-financier safeguards. Supported the project in maintaining strong environmental-compliance performance.
• Waste Management, Recycling and Circular Economy
  Implemented waste-reduction, segregation and recycling systems for large infrastructure projects, including hazardous-waste controls and pollution-prevention measures. Improved recycling performance and reduced the volume of waste disposed of in landfills.
• Community Environmental Restoration and Biodiversity Management
  Coordinated topsoil recovery, community reuse of excavated soil, progressive site rehabilitation, vegetation replanting and biodiversity-management activities. Supported environmental-awareness programmes and community-based environmental monitoring.
• Lusaka Sanitation Project – Sinohydro Corporation Ltd
  Worked as Environmental and Social Officer on sewerage and sanitation infrastructure in the Kaunda Square, Chungu and Matero areas of Lusaka. Developed and implemented the contractor Environmental and Social Management Plan, conducted audits and supported pollution prevention and community engagement.
• Environmental Auditing and ZEMA Compliance
  Conducted environmental audits, inspections and compliance monitoring for construction and sanitation projects, addressing waste handling, hazardous materials, environmental risks, public-health protection and contractual environmental obligations.
• HSE Training, Capacity Building and Emergency Preparedness
  Designed and delivered safety inductions, environmental-awareness programmes and specialised training for hundreds of workers and staff. Organised emergency drills covering fire, medical emergencies, chemical spills, confined spaces, electrical safety and other workplace hazards.
• Facilities, Sanitation and Potable-Water Safety Management
  Managed workplace sanitation, potable-water quality monitoring, pest control, waste segregation, housekeeping, camp safety, office safety and storage-facility compliance to maintain safe, healthy and productive project environments.
• Early Environmental and Safety Engineering Experience
  Gained early professional experience as an Intern Safety Officer with Sinohydro Zambia and as an Intern Environmental Officer with Zambia Sugar Plc, supporting environmental compliance, occupational safety and operational monitoring.