Ari Ben Ablang, Disaster Risk Reduction Management Consultant

Ari Ben Ablang

Disaster Risk Reduction Management Consultant

Office of the Sanggunian Panlalawigan

Location
Philippines
Education
Master's degree, Governance
Experience
14 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 6 Months

Disaster Risk Reduction Management Consultant at Office of the Sanggunian Panlalawigan
  • Philippines
  • My current job since June 2016

 He acts as Disaster Risk Reduction Consultant to the legislative body of Nueva Vizcaya Local Government.
 He creates policy proposals i.e. Disaster Risk Analysis using Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis.
 He spearheaded the creation of Standardized Safety School Plan in all of the Province using Sendai Framework, local laws and policies.
 He created Contingency Plans, Operational Plans for flooding in Magat river, Landslides in Diadi and Sta Fe towns.

Warning and Operations Officer at Philippine Government
  • Philippines
  • January 2014 to April 2015

 Coordinates emergency response activities with local jurisdictions as well as nearby provinces to save lives, the economy and the environment.
 Coordinates response activities for emergencies that result of natural, technological or human-caused hazards.
 Implement Contingency Plans and provide warning and emergency notification to local and national agencies in event of earthquakes flood or severe weather.
 Follows predetermined operational Procedures for emergency and disaster situations.
 Initiate initial needed response or other necessary activities related to unique incidents or those that are time sensitive.
 Dispatch Emergency Liaison Officers to emergency or disasters to provide on-site assistance and act as direct link between PDRRM Operations Center and MDRRM Operations Center to incident Commanders.
 Activate the Emergency Public Information System in case of impending disaster.
 Participate in Information System Operations
 Establish avenues for Public Interaction and Information Exchange
 Issues Public Information, Alerts, Warnings, and notifications.

QHSE Coordinator at Al Ahlia Oilfield Devt Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2013 to September 2013

 Responsible for implementation of quality control, health safety and environment procedures and plans ensuring its proper implementation.
 Establish and maintain QHSE procedures to develop standard documentations for quality control and assurance for the projects.
 Perform Internal and External QHSE Audits.
 Fulfill project QHSE requirements by use of applicable QHSE procedures tools and methods.
 Perform Incident Investigation when required.
 Inspect incoming, outgoing materials and endorse for quality assurance.
 Verify third party certificates and endorse for quality assurance.
 Arrange third party inspection and certification for equipments.
 Control all lifting equipments in workplace, should carry identification number and valid calibration certificates.
 Conduct costumer survey and get feedback for continual improvement of Al Ahlia services.
 Conduct QSHE weekly, monthly safety meetings.
 Prepare quarterly QHSE plan, implement, track and record the plan progress.
 Make site visits and visit reports.
 Preparing monthly RAV/IVMS report violations.
 Report Near Misses.
 Conduct in-house QSHE trainings and safety drill exercises.
 Witness performance test of equipments under maintenance and endorse the test document for quality assurance.
 Continual improvement and implementation of the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008
 Implement Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:1999
 Maintain company’s archive for drawings, photos and Master Data.
 Perform other duties as assigned

Safety Supervisor at World Wide Safety Engineering Company
  • Philippines
  • January 2010 to December 2011

 Setting up of documented safety procedures and precautions of the Company’s activities.
 Ensuring that the procedures are fully up to date by a continuous review of new and revised legislation.
 Performing risk assessments of each area of company’s activities and making recommendation on actions to be taken to reduce risks.
 Ensuring that procedures are being adhered to by carrying out audits, spot checks and reviews.
 Defining procedures to meet the demands of job specific hazards.
 Leading the investigation of any accidents or incidents and making recommendations on modified procedures to avoid recurrences.
 Coordination and provision of safety training and safety induction to all staff.
 Advising project supervisor and manager on the implementation of safety procedures.
 Ensuring that all necessary statutory and other records are maintained.
 Developing “safety consciousness” within the establishment by example, by advice and training.
 Informing all members of the establishment of the status, requirements and codes of practice for safe-working, of procedures already adopted and of the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and to ensure their observance and proper use; to arrange for reporting and investigation of incidents with a view to further preventive measures or the dissemination of information to others.
 Creating awareness of the hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials, carcinogens (cancer inducers), toxic chemicals and other aspects of occupational health hazards and dissemination of this information.
 Carrying out regular Unsafe Act/Condition Audits to quickly identify hazards at the work site with corrective actions.
 Coordinates company’s in-house HSE communication meetings and periodic HSE plans, data, implementation and audits.
 Presenter of Health, Safety & Environment Awareness talks preceding daily operations.

Safety Officer at PNOC ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
  • Philippines
  • April 2007 to October 2009

 Responsible for monitoring, advising, enforcing and reporting regarding safety plans of the company.
 Visits daily jobsite to monitor safety practices and assist in implementing safety procedures.
 Enforce the company’s safety program objectives, to recognize and correct unsafe practices and hazardous conditions.
 Ensure that the company safety program is duly followed by the workers and duly inform at the construction site through Daily Toolbox Meeting before to start working.
 Assist/conducts inspection audit on existing safety program, procedures, policies and to make improvements.
 Attends and/or participates on regular safety meetings within the company.
 Performs under the supervision of the Safety Supervisor/Manager
 Attends progress / coordination meeting every day.
 Assists/conducts and facilitates safety meetings and induction to new employees in the company.
 Strictly implements the company safety system to the project.
 Monitors proper housekeeping of the work area including tools, equipment and vehicles.
 Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Education

Master's degree, Governance
  • at Saint Mary's University
  • April 2007

Likha Awardee - for my research Disaster Preparedness Management With Distinction - for having a grade 1.5-1.25 GPA

Bachelor's degree, Political Science - International Studies Military Sceince
  • at Saint Mary's University
  • April 2006

Internship at Office of Civil Defense Scholarship gained from Reserve Officer Training Corps Best Student Organization - I was then the President of Saint Mary's University Mountaineering Club, it was region wide award for student organizations who excelled in community service and as an auxiliary rescuer during typhoon seasons.

Specialties & Skills

Lead By Example
Rescuer/First Responder
Job Hazard Analysis
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Risk Assessment Analysis
Safety Management

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert

Training and Certifications

Integrated Management System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2013

Hobbies

  • Research
    Created an Early Warning Policies and Procedures in Nueva Vizcaya. Researched on Operational Gaps vs Operational Realities of Bureau of Fire Protection that lead to project proposal for the creation of HAZWOPER TEAMS of the entire province. Researched on Climate Change Adaptation whether Drip System for Nueva Vizcaya Agriculture will be the future on agriculture since fresh water is dwindling.