Program HSE Manager, Dubai Expo 2020
JACOBS
Total years of experience :12 years, 11 Months
• Worked with the participant project delivery team to ensue effective execution and delivery of Dubai Expo 2020 (World’s greatest show); over 190 countries participate in this show with over 200 food halls and Thematic.
• Performed gap analysis on the Expo Assurance standards in addition to monitoring the development and implementation of HSE systems audit template.
• Monitored performance and risk related to project; successful in developing a temporary works procedure with forms, permit to work forms, safety programme template and focus audit templates in line with the International, legal and Expo Assurance standards.
• Provided required support in developing and implementing Expo's HSQE strategy and management arrangements, developed site management and event safety standards as per business objectives of the company.
Roles:
• Assisting staff members in managing and resolving health and safety issues, also coordinating with the HSE VP and Director to develop and review construction delivery management system and critical risk standards.
• Conducting meetings with the seniors (VP and senior directors) to ensure effective implementation of Expo assurance standards across projects while focusing on improving overall standards.
• Analysing tender documents submitted by clients while conducting meetings with the contractors and consultants to give advice on legally compliant HSE resource, management plans, etc before approving plot possession to participants.
• Maintaining close communication with the Dubai Authorities and utilities providers (Dubai Municipality, Dubai South, DEWA, RTA, Etisalat) to define and integrate process and protocols with the construction activities.
• Conducting and participating in monthly health and safety forums as well as quarterly environmental forums.
• Facilitating and promoting safe working environment across Expo site; successful in transitioning all assets from the contractor to the events operations team, other business departments and external stakeholders.
Scope/Description: N&M is a leading events technology company in Germany and Middle East involved in integration of systems to ongoing construction projects and completed projects. Reporting to General Manager.
Responsibilities:
Develop, and monitored N&M’s first Health & Safety, Worker Welfare policies for UAE operations.
Developed and oversaw the implementation of long-term projects specific HSE plans, Method Statements & risk assessment, HSE programs and auditing process.
Supported lean & Kaizen workshops to resolve issues with delayed project mobilisation & completion which led to profits and an average of 95% compliance to base line program on 12 short-term projects in 3 months.
Hired HSE Advisors for required long-term projects and review performance.
Involved in prequalifications & selection of all contractors and suppliers.
Carried out an office Ergonomics assessment, wrote management report and recommendation, which reduced sick absence by 60% compared to previous quarter.
Accomplishments:
• Managed 2296 Akoya- Oxygen villas, Villanova 3000+ residential villas.
• Utilised various Lean tools to resolve project issues, enable error-proof processes, analyse safety trends and develop effective plans as well as developed analytical and dashboard performance approach to safety management key risks.
• Strategically planned and controlled HSE budget, handled occupational health and safety incidents and investigated all HSE matters to determine root causes, corrective/preventative actions and trend analysis.
• Served as a role model in implementation of health, safety, and environment policies to ensure safe work environment for people related to project (employees, stakeholders, customers and the general public).
Roles:
• Monitored and led performance of Atkins HSE team working across 12 high-profile construction design and supervision projects in UAE; projects included, 5 Star hotels, schools, airport fitouts, buildings and infrastructure constructions.
• Regularly monitored and evaluated project contracts to ensure HSE objectives/KPIs adhere to client expectations, also involved in hiring and deploying expert HSE staff and attended pre-construction meetings.
• Developed, reviewed and implemented Atkins HSE standards as well as incident investigation and reporting procedures to assure health and safety of all employees and project site.
• Participated in quarterly senior management HSE performance review and HSE team meetings.
• Established and maintained strong relations with the senior management, project staff, government authorities and other concerned parties for success of corporate and service delivery solutions.
Accomplishments:
• Defined and established HSE plans and deliverables in line with the client requirements in addition to updating and monitoring safety management system for the organisation.
• Visited all project sites to perform inspection in conjunction with the managing director, senior managers, consultant and client representatives, thus ensuring highest safety of staff members and site.
• Regularly analysed EHS metrics and reviewed incident trends; selected and deployed appropriate resources at highest risk areas.
Roles:
• Undertook responsibility of managing various projects, including pipeline installations, DEWA power transmission sub-stations and ENOC petrol pump stations (DEWA HYSNCOAL 400kv SS, ENOC PS, Dubai Hills SS, etc.) across UAE.
• Maintained HSE budget and resource while ensuring compliance with applicable HSE standards.
• Provided required support and assistance to senior management and employees to implement effective health and safety initiatives as well as best practices.
Implement and manage the occupational health and safety procedures and processes, whilst ensuring compliance to the identified requirements through inspections, audits and data analysis.
•Ensure safety and security of resort assets and resources.
•Planned and conducted HSE compliance check on contractors and supervision consultant.
•Reviewed and tested emergency response plans and procedures.
•Led incident investigation and write management reports and recommendations.
Telecoms and Construction company. Privately owned with 50 - 100 staffs.
•Responsible to oversee deployment and Contractor evaluation for all Optic fibre installations for MTN, AIRTEL, GLOBACOM Networks, 20 Nos, G+2 Residential Villas, Lekki Phase II
•Managed HSE budget and manpower deployment.
•Planned and conducted HSE compliance check on contractors.
•Reviewed and prepared risk assessment for all high-risk operations.
•Reviewed incident investigation and write management reports and advise.
production and distribution.
•Based on his internship performance, I was retained for part-time employment while studying.
•Due to my influence on the workers safety and health training programs, the safety culture of the organization increased positively, resulting to less sick absence and occupational injuries.
•Prepared and conducted safety induction programs.
•Worked to oversee all project related HSE programs & activities (Toolbox, trainings & Reporting)
•Develop or maintain hygiene and health programs.
•Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, incidents or materials.
120 Msc credit.