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Bilal Mahmoud, Country HSE Manager

Bilal Mahmoud

Country HSE Manager·Jacobs International Holdings, Inc.

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 0 months

Country HSE Manager

May 2008 - May 2016

Jacobs International Holdings, Inc.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2008 - May 2016

Accomplishments:
• Proffered HSE expertise with a focus on identifying process safety related hazards, compliance obligations, assessing risks, and assisting sites in implementing compliant technical solutions.
• Promoted HSE awareness and fostered awareness throughout Company office and fields within UAE.
• Provided HSE leadership to optimize operations across the Middle East including Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and KSA.

Key Responsibilities::
• Providing direction and inertia to the formulation and achievement of the company’s philosophy and commitment to HSE, protect people and the environment whilst promoting sustainable global development.
• Endeavoring to attain international standards of Health Safety Environment (HSE) excellence, monitoring and measuring company’s HSE performance and reporting to GVP, VP, GM and regional/international HSE Managers/Directors/VPs.
• Serving as the expert within the field of HSE when called upon to address regulatory and compliance issues by continually researching and updating on revised legislation, standards, country specific information.
• Spearheading & promoting ongoing HSE Culture through the Injury, Incident Free (IIF) and the BeyondZero initiatives.
• Establishing projects and home office HASAPs/HSE plans in integration with organization's annual business plan and long term strategy.
• Repapering and reporting company’s regular HSE metrics/statistics reports. Proffering strategic feedback to the management team in terms of policy compliance, risk mitigation strategies and business continuity plans.
• Compiling HSE proposals & presentations, explaining the framework within HSE and the changes it aims to achieve.
• Building a dynamic team through strategic sourcing and recruitment of HSE professionals; Coaching/mentoring HSE personnel to develop and improve overall HSE talent within the organization.

Key Projects to Credit:
• GASCO IGD Project
• Takreer Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport Aviation Fuel Depot Project
• ADMA-OPCO SARB 3 & 4
• Takreer Carbon Black Delayed Coker (CBDC) Project
• GASCO Swimming Pool and Mosque at Asab at Abu Dhabi
• Takreer Ruwais Refinery Expansion Project (RRE)
• ADNOC Al Hosn Gas (Shah Gas) Development Project
• Al Dar Yas Mall Project, Abu Dhabi
• Mubadala Health/Al Dar Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Hospital
• Reisco Capital Plaza Development, Abu Dhabi
• Manazel Building Materials City, Musafah, Abu Dhabi
• Arkan Cement Factory, Al Ain
• Mubadala New York University Campus, Abu Dhabi
• Sorouh Aviation Residential Complex Project, Abu Dhabi
• Saint-Gobain British Plaster Board, Musafah, Abu Dhabi
• EMROC, Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Abu Dhabi
• Corniche Hotel Project, Abu Dhabi
• ADAC Abu Dhabi International Airport CMA, Midfield Grading and MTC Piling Projects
• Tamouh and Najmat Reem Island Chilled Water Piping Projects
• Al Ain Municipality Land Leveling, Sand Filling, and MT5 Projects
• Tabreed Ras Al Khaima District Cooling Piping Project
• Abu Dhabi Municipality Mohd Bin Zayed City projects and Roads in Mafraq Industrial City (F2/F1)
• Reem Island China Harbor Project, Abu Dhabi
• Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Diwan Expansion Project

Career Accomplishments:
• Known for implementing state of the art HSE processes and procedures.
• Drove zero incident culture and successfully minimized risk by incorporating robust systems & controls.
• Provided functional oversight, direction, and guidance for managing HSE Management Systems of numerous key clients including Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), NAKHEEL, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Emirates Petroleum Company (EPCO), Dubai Petroleum Company (DPC), Dubai International Airport Civil Aviation (DCA), British Petroleum-AMOCO (BP-AMOCO), GASCO, TAKREER, ADMA-OPCO (Das Island), Abu Intl Airport Authority (ADAC), etc.
• Served as catalyst for activity and commitment to environmental management.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Safety

HSE Manager

June 2002 - April 2008

Hill International

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

June 2002 - April 2008

Accomplishments:
• Entrusted to manage health and safety initiatives for multibillion$ Palm Jumeirah, Nakheel’s flagship project in Dubai, which considered to be the eighth wonder of the world.
• Instrumental in establishing and executing Health and Safety plans for the $ multibillion City of Arabia project in Dubai for key client (Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Management Investment and Development LLC - IMGMID)
• Supervised the safety organization of the consultants and contractors working on the Crown of the Palm.
• Monitored and controlled the contractors’ full adherence to NAKHEEL’s, PCFC’s (Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation), JAFZA’s (Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority), DM’s (Dubai Municipality) and UAE’s HSE Acts, Codes of Safety Practice and Regulations.
• Aided high-end clients in developing HSE policy for the project as well as enforcing compliance by all parties involved in the project.

Key Responsibilities::
• Established projects HSE policies, created and sustained a productive work culture and safe work environment.
• Updated the management team on standards through proactive monitoring, with central involvement in risk management, incident management, trending analysis, audits and inspections.
• Charting a road map for seamless integration of the HSE program, ensured that the Health and Safety policies are proactively implemented across all projects on site.
• Led investigations into reportable incidents to address shortfalls concerning HSE matters, reported to Project Executive/ Program Director along with remedial action in order to minimization of recurrence and mitigation of exposure as well as recommended actions for non-compliance
• Chaired weekly HSE meeting with all consultants and contractors on the Crown of the Palm as well as City of Arabia.
• Reviewed and approved contractors’ HSE submittals including plans, method statements, risk assessments and shop drawings.
• Tracked contractors’ and subcontractors’ Health & Safety performance/conduct. Enhanced efficiency & cost avoidance gains by creating partnership with third parties to achieve goals by mutual HSE commitment.

Key Projects to Credit:
• The Palm Jumeirah of NAKHEEL, Dubai
• City of Arabia, Dubai Land
• Bahrain Financial Harbor (BFH), Al Areen Water Park and Spa, Bahrain
• Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC, Petroleum Institute Project (Arzanah Building)
• La Ville Contemporaine (LVC) so-called the Lagoons
• Al Durrah Tower, Daman Buildings, Al Duja Towers, and many other miscellaneous projects
• Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Ruwais Industrial Area
• GASCO, Habshan Residential Complex Expansion Project
• TAKREER, Ruwais Refinery New Administration Building
• Das Island Sahil Accommodation Replacement Project, ADNOC/ADMA-OPCO, Das Island, Abu Dhabi

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Safety

HSE Engineer

March 2001 - May 2002

Dar Al Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2001 - May 2002

Accomplishments:
• Provided on-going support to Dubai Civil Aviation (DCA) in implementing HSE Program and enforcing it on contractors and sub-contractors at the $ multibillion Dubai International Airport Expansion Phase-II Project.

Key Responsibilities::
• Conducted regular and surprise HSE inspections/ surveillances to ensure the strict compliance of all parties with the HSE policies and guidelines of the project.
• Developed and updated project HSE guidelines and standards in accordance to all related international and local Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP's) and Standards.
• Conducted Health and Safety audits and inspections to ensure contractors’ full compliance with DCA’s HSE MS.

Key Projects to Credit:
• Dubai International Airport Projects:
- Dubai Civil Aviation (DCA), Dubai International Airport Expansion Works
- Super Gate Apron Bravo
- Misc. /Small Works and North Fuel Loop Pipeline Alpha, Juliet, and Kilo Taxiways and Cargo Aprons
- Mail and Express Centre
- Fire Station No. 30 Upgrading
- Terminal III, Concourse II and Car Park (Earth Works)

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Safety

HSE Officer/Inspector

June 1997 - February 2001

Maritime Industrial Services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 1997 - February 2001

Accomplishments:
• Authored monthly Safety Newsletters (MIS Safety Bulletin) and circulated it to all parties.
• Dexterously conducted scheduled and unscheduled Loss Prevention Inspections, fire-fighting equipment inspection, accident investigation/analysis and reporting, risk assessment, etc.

Key Projects to Credit:
• British Petroleum (BP)-AMOCO,
• Inlet Compression Project (Phase I and II),
• AI Sajaa Plant, Sharjah
• Various (Shutdown) Projects at Emirates National Oil Company, ENOC, EPCL Refinery, Jebel Ali, Dubai
• Dubai Petroleum Company (DPC) Several Offshore Shutdown Projects, Fateh and Southwest Fateh Fields, Dubai
• Dubai IntI. Airport Expansion Project - Phase I, Passengers Loading Bridges, Bechtel, Dubai Civil Aviation (DCA)
• AL Borz Jack-up Rig Refurbishment Project, MAERSK, Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), Khalid Sea Port, Sharjah

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Safety

Education

National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)

April 2006

April 2006

Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety

United Kingdom

over a period of 6 weeks in 6 months
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Bethlehem University

March 1995

March 1995

Bachelor's degree, Arts (Honors)

Palestine

GPA (point): 3.03 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.03 out of 4

Professional Memberships/Affiliations: • Licensed OHSEMS Generalist in Abu Dhabi
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Skills

Construction Management
Expert
Construction Management
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Incident Management
Expert
Incident Management
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Safety Management Systems
Expert
Safety Management Systems
Expert
Project Management, Construction Management, Establish Policies & Procedures
Expert
Project Management, Construction Management, Establish Policies & Procedures
Expert
Audits & Inspection, Permit, Regulatory & Safety Compliance
Expert
Audits & Inspection, Permit, Regulatory & Safety Compliance
Expert
HSE Management Systems, HSE Policy & Planning, EPC Management, Optimizing Process
Expert
HSE Management Systems, HSE Policy & Planning, EPC Management, Optimizing Process
Expert
Emergency Management, Environmental & Sustainability Management , Incident Mgmt & Investigation
Expert
Emergency Management, Environmental & Sustainability Management , Incident Mgmt & Investigation
Expert
Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics, Social Responsibility
Expert
Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics, Social Responsibility
Expert
Resource Management, Liaising with Government Echelons
Expert
Resource Management, Liaising with Government Echelons
Expert
Leadership, Staffing, HSE Training, Knowledge Transfer
Expert
Leadership, Staffing, HSE Training, Knowledge Transfer
Expert
Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking
Expert
Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking
Expert
Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking
Expert
Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking
Expert
Construction Management
Expert
Construction Management
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Incident Management
Expert
Incident Management
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Safety Management Systems
Expert
Safety Management Systems
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Member

August 2000

Training and Certifications

Certifications
The Abu Dhabi Health and Safety Practitioner Training Certificate - ADVETI, Abu Dhabi
Mar 2014
NEBOSH Level 3 General National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, UK
Jan 2003

Training
Safe Erection, Dismantling and Inspection of Scaffolding to BS 5973
VELOSI TÜV BAYERN, UAE, 2000
Train-the-Trainer (TTT), Injury, Incident-Free (IIF) & Beyond Zero
Jacobs, JMJ, Singapore, 2009
Leadership & Management Training
Wilan Consultancy (UK) & Hill International, 2007
BeyondZero Manager's Skills Training
Jacobs
Apr 2012
Sea Survival -Theory and Practice
MIFA, UAE, 1997
ASME Rigging Trainer Development Course (TTT)
The Crosby Group Inc., Singapore, 2010
Hydrogen Sulphide/H2S Awareness
MIFA, UAE, 1999
Contractors Safety Management Systems
MIFA, UAE, 1998
Directing Safely
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), UK, 2007
Confined Space Awareness and Swing Rope Safety for Offshore Operations
MIFA, UAE, 1998
Fall Protection and Self-Rescue & Advanced Fire Fighting and Prevention – Theory and Practice
MIFA, UAE, 2000
OSHA (Construction Safety) Training
2013
ISO HSE Training: Internal Auditor Certificates as per OHSAS 18001:1999
TATWEER, Dubai, 2006
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protection and SCBA - Theory and Practice
MIFA, UAE, 1999
ISO HSE Training: OHSAS 18001, Lead Auditor Certificate
BUREAU VERITAS, Dubai, 2007
UAE Regulatory Training: General Safety
(Approved by UAE Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs), UAE, 2001
PHA/HAZOP Leadership Training Course
Process Improvement Institute (PII), USA
Feb 2013
Rigging and Slinging/Crane Safety
Maritime Industrial Fire Fighting Academy (MIFA), UAE, 1999
First Aid
the British Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (BAEMT), UAE, 2001
BeyondZero Intergral Analysis Training
Jacobs
Apr 2010
ISO HSE Training: ISO 14001 (Environmental Mgmt. System) Lead Auditor Certificate
BUREAU VERITAS, Dubai, 2011