Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager
Rapid Access
Total years of experience :22 years, 7 Months
Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager
Rapid Access
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
May 2013 to present
• Responsibility for the QHSE function for the Middle East and India
• Development and implementation of a robust QHSE Management Framework including strategy action plans
• Implementation and management of Incident Management and Business Continuity Systems
• Carrying out quarterly QHSE audits of depots to ensure compliance
• The development & implementation of environmental and sustainability programmes
• Development and implementation of a robust hazard reporting system
• Development and delivery of a QHSE Training programme.
Safety & Risk Management Specialist
Halian International (Contracted to Dell Services)
Doha, Qatar
February 2012 to March 2013
• The development and implementation of an application-based Operational Safety & Risk Management system for a large healthcare facility
• Development and implementation of an application-based Accreditation Management system
• Act as onsite subject matter expert for Safety & Risk Management and Accreditation Management
• The development of a structured framework for a Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) system based on international best practice including ISO 31000
• The development of business process workflows and management dashboards
Principal Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Consultant
Cape Risk Management
South Africa
July 2011 to February 2012
• Development and implementation of various SHEQ Management systems in Southern Africa and Australia, including OHSAS 18001 and other ISO standards in the marine, construction and manufacturing sectors
• Development and implementation of Business Continuity and Disaster Management systems for clients in tourism, manufacturing, oil & energy and construction
• The delivery of various SHEQ, Business Continuity and Crisis Management training courses.
Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Consultant
IRCA (Pty)
South Africa
February 2009 - June 2011
• SHEQ Management systems consultant for OHSAS 18001 and other ISO related standards to a variety of industries including construction, corporate, leisure & fitness, oil & energy, manufacturing and nuclear laboratories
• Client audits including Legal Compliance audits and construction site audits
• The development and delivery of SHEQ Training Courses including SHEQ Management systems, OHSAS 18001 implementation, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Construction safety management, Safety & Risk Management and Contractor Management.
Regional (Middle East & North Africa) Safety Manager
Majid Al Futtaim Leisure
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
February 2008 - November 2008
• Development and implementation of a Health & Safety Policy and associated management systems including incident, crisis and disaster management
• The development and implementation of a bespoke, on-line Incident Management System including the training of all key staff (system implemented within six months for all divisions of the business)
• SME for Health and Safety for various projects under construction including waterparks and family entertainment centres
• Member of the Divisional Executive Management Committee overseeing all aspects of business development and strategic planning
• Investigation of incidents, accidents and security issues including liaison with local law & government enforcement
Safety Advisor
DUBAL (Dubai Aluminium)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
April 2006 - January 2008
• Development and Implementation of Operational Safety Procedures with regard to OHSAS18001 for the manufacturing plant
• Development, management and delivery of all Health and Safety Training functions including Behavioural Based Safety, Risk Assessment, Hazardous Substances, Inspection and other specialist courses
• Created a Risk Management Protocols and Safety Handbook for both employees and contractors
• Member of the implementation team for a plant-wide Behavioural Based Safety programme
• Development and delivery of a plant-wide Behavioural Based Safety training programme
• Incident investigations, including Root Cause investigation for all reported incidents
• Member of the change management implementation team for SAP application.
Health and Safety Consultant
Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Co. Ltd.
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
January 2005 - March 2006
• Implementation of construction Health and Safety plans and project management for numerous projects including public buildings and airport construction
• Appointed Planning Supervisor for various clients under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations
• Hazard Identification & Risk Management of construction, refurbishment and demolition projects
• Development and implementation of an internal Health and Safety training system
• Business Development - Sourcing of new clients and marketing of Health and Safety services
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, BP International Account
Johnson Controls
London, United Kingdom
July 2001 - September 2004
• Leading member of the Project Team responsible for successfully gaining ISO14001 Environmental Management System accreditation
• Development and implementation of an incident management system
• Development and implementation of the fire management system for the corporate headquarters
• Advanced Safety Audits, Safety Inspections, Risk Management, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Food & Hygiene, Manual Handling, Noise, Fire, Young Persons, Disability, and Ergonomic & Human Factors Assessments
• Contractor Safety Management and chairing safety committees and contractor HSE meetings
• BP Corporate Incident Management Team member
• Green Office & Green Building development and implementation
Health and Safety Officer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
London, United Kingdom
November 1997 - June 2001
• Development, implementation and management of Safety, Environmental and Energy Management systems including the Firm's global Health and Safety Policy
• Development of HSE related training programmes
• Advanced Safety Audits, Safety Inspections, Risk Management, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Food & Hygiene, Manual Handling, Noise, Fire, Young Persons, Disability, Occupational Health and Medical Centre safety and Ergonomic & Human Factors Assessments;
• Incident investigations, including Root Cause investigation.
Safety and Quality Manager
AssiDomän Medcoat Ltd.
Kent, United Kingdom
August 1996 - October 1997
• Development, implementation and operation of all Safety, Hygiene, Quality and Environmental management systems in the packaging manufacturing plant
• Development, implementation and management of the Hazardous Chemical Substances Management system
• Development and implementation of ISO 9001 and a site-wide hygiene management system
• Development of ISO 14001 and EMAS Environmental Management Systems
Facilities and Safety Manager
Scottish Offshore Training Association Ltd.
Aberdeen, Scotland
1994 - August 1996
• Development, implementation and operation of all OHS management system for a large training facility for the oil industry
• Management of facilities and contracts necessary for hosting over 5, 000 delegates annually.
Contracts and Maintenance Supervisor
Scottish Offshore Training Association Ltd.
Aberdeen, Scotland
1991 - 1994
• Effective operation of a maintenance and safety programme for the training centre infrastructure
ISO 9001 Quality Management Certificate
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certificate
Principles of Project Planning and Control
1993 NEBOSH NEBOSH Certificate
2007 Williams Associates Strategic Behaviour-Based Safety
2005 Association of Planning Supervisors Planning Supervisor Certificate
2002 DNV OFI AMT ISO14001 Internal Auditor Training Practical Skills in Lifting & Handling Fire Management Certificate: Module 3
2001 AMT Fire Management Certificate: Module 2
1996 JPD Training Collins Associates ECITB