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Ashraf ali Abdul rahiman, QHSE & Sustainability Lead

Ashraf ali Abdul rahiman

QHSE & Sustainability Lead·Avantis Marine

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Environmental Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 10 months

QHSE & Sustainability Lead

April 2024 - May 2025

Avantis Marine

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2024 - May 2025

Directed QHSE and Sustainability systems across fabrication yard and offshore EPC projects, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, API Q2, ASME, ATEX, IECEx.

Achieved 98% compliance and zero NCRs during internal, external, client, and certification audits (Bureau Veritas, TUV, Applus).

Reduced incidents by 40% by embedding HAZOP, HIRA, PTW, SIMOPS, confined space entry, and work at height protocols.

Established legal compliance registers, SOP libraries, risk registers, training matrices, and KPI dashboards, strengthening regulatory alignment with DEWA, ADNOC, TAQA, Civil Defence, OSHAD.

Standardized contractor/vendor audits, prequalification, and scorecards, cutting supplier non-conformities by 35%.

Delivered carbon footprint monitoring, waste reduction programs, and ESG reporting aligned with UAE Net Zero 2050, Scope 1-2-3 emissions, and circular economy practices.
Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering
Job role:
Oil and Gas

QA / HSE Engineer

August 2021 - March 2024

SKM Air-conditioning LLC

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

August 2021 - March 2024

Served as Management Representative (MR) for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 80079-34, ATEX, IECEx, ESMA-EQM, and UAE Civil Defence audits, achieving zero NCRs.

Spearheaded ATEX/IECEx compliance readiness for HVAC product lines, ensuring hazardous area certification.

Coordinated with regulators (ESMA, DEWA, Civil Defence), ensuring full compliance with UAE EHS codes and fire safety standards.

Developed and executed vendor QHSE scorecards and supplier audits, reducing supplier NCRs by 25-35%.

Optimized inspection workflows, CAPA processes, and statistical process control (SPC), lowering rework rates by 20%.

Facilitated weekly toolbox talks, PTW reviews, environmental monitoring programs, and sustainability reporting to align with ESG/SDG frameworks.
Company industry:
Airconditioning Plant
Job role:
Manufacturing

Senior QHSE Advisor

October 2018 - March 2021

Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG

Muscat, Oman

October 2018 - March 2021

Developed and implemented full HSE Management System (HSEMS), risk registers, and ERP documentation for a multi-billion-dollar sour gas EPC project.

Reduced incidents by 50% in 18 months through root cause analysis, CAPA, and risk mitigation programs.

Trained 300+ workers, supervisors, and subcontractors on Permit-to-Work (PTW), SIMOPS, behavioural safety, and environmental compliance.

Conducted regulatory compliance audits in line with PDO, OSHAD, and Ministry standards.

Delivered KPI dashboards, sustainability metrics, and monthly client reports, ensuring full transparency with PDO HSE management.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

QA/QC Engineer

January 2012 - November 2016

LG Electronics

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - November 2016

Directed supplier quality audits, NCR management, corrective/preventive action programs, and process validations across high-volume manufacturing.

Reduced product defect rate by 27% by implementing Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and supplier RCA initiatives.

Conducted 60+ audits ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.

Coordinated with global vendors on supplier qualification, material traceability, and process improvement programs, achieving significant reductions in rejected materials.

Managed QA/QC documentation control, calibration records, FAT reports, and regulatory compliance audits.
Company industry:
Airconditioning Plant
Job role:
Manufacturing

Mechanical QA QC Engineer

June 2011 - December 2011

Ind lab Equipments

Bengaluru, India

June 2011 - December 2011

Conducted calibration, testing, and inspection services for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.

Prepared and reviewed Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), calibration reports, and QA/QC documentation in line with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, and client requirements.

Performed third-party inspections, material verification, and quality checks for clients in oil & gas, power, and manufacturing sectors.

Coordinated with suppliers and contractors to ensure traceability, compliance, and documentation accuracy.

Supported QA/QC audits, non-conformance reporting, and corrective actions, strengthening client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Education

BITS Pilani

November 2024

November 2024

Master's degree, Environmental Engineering

India

Anna University

January 2011

January 2011

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

India

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Expert

HSE

Expert

QHSE

Expert

QA QC

Expert

Certified Internal Auditor

Expert

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Intermediate

ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY

Intermediate

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY

Intermediate

RISK REDUCTION

Intermediate

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

Intermediate

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION CAPA

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS KPIS

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION (CAPA)

Expert

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Intermediate

COMPLIANCE REPORTING

Intermediate

EXTERNAL AUDITING

Intermediate

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (QMS) AUDITING

Expert

PRODUCT QUALITY (QA/QC)

Expert

Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Expert

QHSE

Expert

HSEQ

Expert

Sustainability

Expert

Six Sigma

Expert

ISO 9001

Expert

Supplier Quality

Expert

API Q2

Expert

NEBOSH IGC

Expert

ESG

Expert

SHEQ

Expert

iso 45001

Expert

QHSE Management

Expert

Risk Assessment & Mitigation (HIRA, HAZOP, JSA)

Expert

Behavioural Safety (BBS)

Expert

ASME Compliance

Expert

BowtieXP (Risk Assessment)

Intermediate

Integrated Management Systems (IMS)

Expert

Contractor & Supplier Management

Expert

Waste Management & Resource Optimization

Intermediate

SAP / Oracle ERP

Expert

Management Review Meetings (MRM)

Expert

Incident Investigation (RCA, TapRoot, CAPA)

Expert

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Intermediate

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Expert

Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA)

Expert

Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)

Expert

Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)

Intermediate

ISO 9001:2015

Expert

ISO Lead Auditor (IRCA/CQI)

Expert

KPI Reporting & Analysis

Expert

MOCCAE Regulations

Expert

GRI Standards

Intermediate

Competency Development

Expert

ISO 14001:2015

Expert

ESG Reporting & Metrics

Expert

Net Zero 2050 Initiatives

Intermediate

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Expert

Sustainability Management

Expert

Carbon Footprint (Scope 1, 2, 3)

Intermediate

Mechanical Engineering

Expert

HSE

Expert

QA QC

Expert

Certified Internal Auditor

Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Tamil

Expert

Arabic

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt
Environmental Sustainability
Certified IMS Internal Auditor
ATEX / IECEx Certification
API Q2 Practitioner (2nd Edition)
IRCA & CQI Lead Auditor ISO 9001
NEBOSH -IGC
SIX SIGMA
Feb 2015
Training
ISO 14001
Bureau Varitas
ISO 45001
Bureau Varitas
ISO 9001:2015
Saudi Council of Engineer

Hobbies and interests

Readings Books, Works towards sustainability