Herbert Brucal, Regional EHS Manager for Middle East & Africa

Herbert Brucal

Regional EHS Manager for Middle East & Africa

Johnson Controls Inc.

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
20 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 11 Months

Regional EHS Manager for Middle East & Africa at Johnson Controls Inc.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2010 to September 2019

Responsible for MEA Region’s Environment, Health & Safety
- Preparation, development & implementation of Regional EHS Management System based on international standards & best practices plus local regulations.
- Lead in developing EHS competencies of all personnel
- Facilitate / deliver EHS internal trainings & workshops
- Development of safe system of work
- Monitor compliance with legal and other requirements
- Provide technical and administrative direction to safety, health & environment
- Participate in project tendering EHS documentation
Achievements:
- Over achieved three times in 5years the yearly Regional EHS Goals
- Achieved +54% & +58% rolling improvement trends in Lost Time & Recordable incident rates in MEA Region
- includes Lost Day & Motor Vehicle Accident Rates

Projects HSE Manager at ZSML Construction
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2007 to May 2010

Managing HSE for two building construction projects in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.

Lead HSE Coordinator at Laing O'Rourke / ACMT
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2005 to October 2007

Responsible for the entire project health & safety having 60+ Package Contractors
Client; Kerzner International Development / ISTITHMAR
 Consultant; NORR Group Consultants International
 Project; “Atlantis”, The Palm Island Jumeirah, Dubai, U.A.E.
for Atlantis Construction Management Team -ACMT / Client Side
Client; Dubai Civil Aviation
 Consultant; Dar Al Handasah
 Project; Dubai International Airport Expansion Phase 2, Terminal III, Concourse and Carpark - AX 058
As Contactor

HSE Engineer at HILALCO
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2003 to December 2004

Responsible for two Project Sites and Camp/Site Offices Health, Safety and Environment
Client; Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operation
 Consultant; Hyder
 Project; North East Bab- 54Km Road and 5 Causeways & 2 Island Expansion

Safety, Security and Maintenance Head at Filpride Energy Corporation
  • Philippines
  • March 2002 to July 2002

Responsible for the Plant’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environment for Six Groups of Companies
Designed the Plant’s Emergency Preparedness Plan
Made the Plant’s Safety Manual
Designed the Plant’s Fire Safety Equipments and supervised it’s installation
Provided training for Plant’s Emergency Response Team
Lead the Fire/Emergency Drill with the presence of Municipal Fire Dep’t. Chief as observer
Plant Maintenance Manager for Six Groups of Companies
Designed the Plant’s Preventive Maintenance Program
Leads the Research, Modification and Development Group
 Preparation for accreditation to ISO1400 certification application with regards to Plant Engineering and Safety
 Coordinating and Compliance to required Government Licenses and Permits on Engineering and Safety Matters
 Security over all head

Building Administration / Facility Manager at Supreme Baby Wear Inc.
  • Philippines
  • August 1998 to July 2001

Head of Occupational Health Safety & Environment extending to the 98 sub-contractor’s plants
 Plant Maintenance Head
 Coordinating and Compliance to required Government Licenses and Permits on Engineering and Safety Matters
 Extend assistance to Sub-contractors regarding projects, building renovations even in compliance on various requirements mandated by government agencies.
 Ensuring that the building facilities are well maintained & fully functional & safe at all times

Mechanical Department & HSE Head at Somico Steel Mill Corporation
  • Philippines
  • November 1996 to January 1998

 Plant Safety Head
Represent the company in the registration of Business Permits/Licenses
Preparation of Safety Method Statements for the construction of the plant
Ensuring that the safety of workers and equipment will be a priority in construction until operation
 Plant Mechanical Engineering Department Head
Responsible for vertical and horizontal installation and alignment of rolling mill machineries such as gearboxes, motors, conveyors and ect.
Headed the research, modification and development section
Supervision of construction and test run of 35Tons/Hr Reheating Furnace
Design & fabrication of rolling mill auxiliaries and equipments

Staff Engineer at Phoenix Iron and Steel Corporation
  • Philippines
  • July 1995 to November 1996

 Plant Safety Representative of Rolling Mill
Responsible for overall safety aspects for the rolling mill department
Enforcer of the safety policy of the plant
Represent the rolling mill in periodic auditing of concerned government agencies
 Team Leader of the Staff Engineering Department
Responsible for the research, modification and development to achieve optimum operation & designed, modified and develop vital auxiliaries that created downtime

Education

Bachelor's degree, BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • at Technological Institute of the Philippines
  • October 1994

Specialties & Skills

Project Execution
Construction Safety
Design Development
Maintenance Management
HSE Design, Programming & Implementation

Languages

English
Intermediate

Memberships

World Safety Organization - # 017905
  • Member
  • March 2003
IOSH - # 106589
  • Member
  • March 2005
American Society of Safety Engineers - # 010007825
  • International Professional Member
  • June 2006
NFPA # 2591826
  • International Member
  • November 2007
Safety Advisor for Dubai World / PCFC Projects #0108-1
  • Registered
  • August 2007
Int’l. Association of Safety Professionals- # 477578
  • Member
  • August 2007
Int’l. Institute of Risk and Safety Management - # 206046
  • Member
  • September 2006