Jaber Al-Saleh

• Lead the HSE department and safety teams across all oil & gas and petrochemical sector
projects, ensuring full compliance with client health and safety requirements.
• Ensure all CR and client-required training was carried out successfully.
• Ensure procurement of job-specific life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE) aligned
with project hazards.
• Conduct incident and accident investigations to determine root causes, apply learnings to
prevent recurrence, and prioritize employee well-being.
• Provide support to logistics operations as needed to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintain regular client interactions to highlight CRs safety performance and gather ongoing
feedback for continuous improvement.
• Advise senior management on strategies to elevate safety performance.
• Provide guidance on interactions with government agencies as required.

Develop and maintain a functional QHSE department. Combined General deals almost exclusively with the oil sector, focusing mostly on full service scaffolding (erection, dismantling, manpower supply).


• Created the company’s QHSE department.
• Certified the company in ISO 9001, 45001, 14001.
• Manage all safety engineers and safety officers for all scaffolding projects: EQUATE, KOC, KNPC, TSK.
• Maintained continuous communication with client safety managers/departments to ensure our compliance with client requirements.
• Oversee new worker safety training.
• Advise on PPE quality for procurement.
• Oversee quarterly and annual safety audits of all projects/ departments.

• Reporting to Chief Security Adviser UNDSS Kuwait Station.
• Provided First Aid Training to all staff, as a certified instructor.
• -Established full emergency response procedures for medical and fire emergencies.
• Conducted a full health and safety assessment of UN offices in Kuwait.
• Conducted fire and emergency drills for all UN staff.
• Liaise and coordinate with Ministry of Interior on all security matters concerning UN events/conferences in which security arrangements are needed for VIP and dignitaries’ visits, as well as other host government security organizations.
• Organize and deliver training courses on security awareness and preparedness for UN staff.

• Deliver accredited Health & Safety courses to industry clients and ACK staff members/students.
• Taught American Heart Association First Aid-CPR/AED course as a qualified instructor (English and Arabic).
• Taught IOSH Working Safely course as a qualified instructor (English and Arabic).
• Served as invigilator for safety related examinations when required.
• Simultaneously held two job descriptions and corresponding duties: OH&S Instructor and Health & Safety Officer
• Developed and implemented campus-wide safety standards and risk assessments.
• Created SOPs for first aid and fire emergencies.

• Assist instructors in conducting practical aspects of engineering theory.
• Assist engineering instructors by helping students with practical applications of engineering theories.
• Advise students on the use of workshop machinery and tools.
• Ensure students follow all applicable health and safety procedures during workshop classes.
• Advise students on cutting, drilling and welding techniques to further work on their respective projects.
• Provide overall support for instructors and students when needed.

• Maintain the safety and security of ACK campus and all persons/property within.
• Manage campus security staff of 28 personnel (multi cultural).
• Manage and resolve all security complaints from students, parents, visitors and contractors.
• Investigate theft and vandalism complaints; refer suspects to relevant authorities.
• Perform regular threat assessments.
• Serve as head fire warden; overseeing fire drill evacuations in cooperation with all departments.
• Coordinate with Kuwait Fire Brigade and Ministry of Interior for ACK functions and emergencies.
• Oversaw the planning, sourcing and implementation of a comprehensive CCTV and Access Control Project for the whole campus.
• Advised on implementing a comprehensive HS&E program for the college.
• Advised on first aid and basic fire fighting training for all faculty and staff.
• As of April 2013, requested transfer to Engineering Dept. workshop to further my OH&S skills.

• Restructured operations department for increased efficiency.
• Introduced HSE protocols and NFPA standards.
• Managed major service contracts including with U.S. military and Kuwaiti ministries.
• Oversaw fire extinguisher maintenance workshop and expanded company services.