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Leon Van Tonder, HSSE ASSURANCE MANAGER

Leon Van Tonder

HSSE ASSURANCE MANAGER·SISCO

Bahrain

Diploma, Level 6 Occupational health and safety management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 9 months

HSSE ASSURANCE MANAGER

January 2024 - Present

SISCO

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia •Hybrid

January 2024 - Present

• Leading HSSE audits across multiple sites, improving compliance and closing numerous high-priority NCRs.
• Introducing ISO 41001 across new accommodation camps, ensuring long-term sustainable and safe operations.
• Strengthening food and welfare safety systems fully aligned with international health and safety standards.
• Implementing digital reporting systems that monitor audit findings and improve ongoing compliance processes.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

HSSE ASSURANCE MANAGER

January 2023 - January 2024

NESMA-Kent

Dammam, Saudi Arabia •Hybrid

January 2023 - January 2024

• Audited sites, camps, and kitchens, maintaining compliance with international safety and hygiene standards.
• Investigated NCRs, identified root causes, and developed sustainable closure plans across multiple projects.
• Built client trust through transparent reporting and timely closure of inspection and audit findings.
• Supported behavioural safety programmes by embedding observation, coaching and feedback into daily operations.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

DEPUTY HSSE MANAGER

January 2022 - January 2023

Kent, 7 Wells Project

Dammam, Saudi Arabia •Hybrid

January 2022 - January 2023

• Achieved one million safe man-hours without any recordable incidents during active operations.
• Closed 13 major and 4 minor NCRs within one month, ensuring immediate compliance.
• Raised Aramco audit scores from 87% to 94.7% through cultural change initiatives.
• Coordinated site-wide risk assessments, aligning operations with Aramco HSSE regulations and requirements.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering

HSSE MANAGER

January 2021 - January 2022

Kent, OMPP Hawtha Project

Hawtat Bani Tamim, Saudi Arabia

January 2021 - January 2022

• Delivered 2.7 million LTI-free hours while managing 22 officers and 3 supervisors.
• Increased Aramco audit scores from 87% to 98% by enforcing stronger compliance.
• Strengthened relationships with PMT by restoring compliance, transparency, and overall safety performance.
• Developed continuous improvement strategies focused on skills development and regulatory compliance targets.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering

HSSE MANAGER

January 2020 - January 2020

SNC-Lavalin (Kentz), Asphalt Project P689

Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - January 2020

• Delivered three million LTI-free hours during a complex $22bn refinery upgrade programme.
• Retrained 641 staff members based on comprehensive training needs analysis and competency reviews.
• Received Aramco Contractor of the Month award twice during project commissioning phase.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

HSE SUPERVISOR

January 2019 - January 2019

SNC-Lavalin (Kentz) Fabrication Facility

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2019 - January 2019

• Managed a 15-person HSSE team at the countrys largest fabrication and training facility.
• Achieved four million LTI-free hours and maintained 345 perfect safety days consecutively.
• Secured the highest audit score in Saudi operations for five consecutive months.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

HSE MANAGER

January 2016 - January 2017

Fives Solios (GARMCO Expansion)

Sitrah, Bahrain

January 2016 - January 2017

• Maintained site HSSE systems across a workforce of 600 construction and project staff.
• Recorded 1.5 million safe man-hours without LTI, meeting client and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted contractor audits, delivered staff training, and strengthened compliance with project safety frameworks.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

SENIOR HSE TRAINING OFFICER

January 2013 - December 2015

Bateman (Husab Uranium Mine)

Namibia

January 2013 - December 2015

• Designed and delivered HSSE training courses, covering more than 36, 000 personnel effectively.
• Developed tailored training programmes for Africas largest uranium mine construction and operations.
• Embedded competency-based training to strengthen workforce readiness and overall safety compliance.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

SENIOR HSE OFFICER

January 2012 - January 2013

M3 Construction (Two Rivers Mine Chrome Plant)

Lydenburg, South Africa

January 2012 - January 2013

• Implemented ISO-aligned HSSE system, achieving zero incidents across project construction activities.
• Improved workforce perception of safety through visible leadership, engagement, and communication practices.
• Supported contractor alignment with OSHAS standards through structured audits and compliance assessments.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

HSE SUPERVISOR

January 2010 - January 2012

Fluor SA

Jwaneng, Botswana

January 2010 - January 2012

• Achieved five million LTI-free hours across diamond and platinum mining project phases.
• Supervised HSSE training for over 2, 400 employees across international project contractor teams.
• Coordinated cross-contractor initiatives aligning diverse stakeholders under one HSSE management system.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

HSE OFFICER

January 2009 - January 2010

Group Five Construction

Heidelberg, South Africa

January 2009 - January 2010

• Supported a multi-product pipeline valued at R23.4bn across multiple operational locations.
• Achieved 500, 000 safe man-hours while inducting 430 staff through structured onboarding.
• Contributed to pipeline safety systems by drafting risk assessments and method statements.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

QSH COORDINATOR

January 2008 - January 2009

Radisson SAS Hotel Group

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2008 - January 2009

• Maintained zero guest injuries for 366 days in a high-occupancy luxury hotel.
• Oversaw health and safety systems for 1, 100 guests and 300 permanent staff.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

SENIOR HSE OFFICER / ASSISTANT HSE OFFICER / INTERN

January 2003 - January 2007

Mushrif Construction

Al Kuwait, Kuwait •Hybrid

January 2003 - January 2007

• Progressed from intern to senior officer across multiple international mega-infrastructure projects.
• Delivered HSSE support on projects worth up to $865m, covering marine, road, and energy sectors.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

OTHM

February 2025

February 2025

Diploma, Level 6 Occupational health and safety management

Bahrain

OTHM

January 2025

January 2025

Higher diploma, Level 7

Bahrain

Skills

CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CULTURE TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
CULTURE TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
PROCESS SAFETY
Intermediate
PROCESS SAFETY
Intermediate
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Intermediate
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
& Catering Diploma (3
Train-the-Trainer
Certificate V in Workplace Health & Safety
Africa OSHA Practitioner Training
HIRA Risk Assessment Certification
Certificate
ICAM Lead Investigator Training
NEBOSH International Health & Safety Practical Application
NEBOSH Control of International Workplace Hazards
Management of International Health & Safety
International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Quality Management System
Energy Management System ISO 41001:2018 Lead Auditor
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Exemplar Global Certified
OTHM Qualifications