Kristine Wells, Senior HSE Officer

Kristine Wells

Senior HSE Officer

Chicago

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Diploma, NEBOSH International General Certificate
Experience
18 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 3 Months

Senior HSE Officer at Chicago
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2016

 Directly reports to FM Managing Director.
 Responsible to manage and implement FM operational controls to all GEMS Education school facilities and other external clients throughout the Emirates.
 Develops FM operational strategies, policies and procedures in line with the operational program of the company and client’s SLA & KPI requirements.
 Building a strong image in Health and Safety by meeting company’s/client’s objectives and targets.
 Assists and guides both Hard FM services and Soft FM services, sub-contractors and specialist maintenance sub-contractors.
 Monitors projects including civil, refurbishment, demolition, excavation, major re-wiring, roofing, major/minor maintenance etc.
 Manage safety compliance with current health and safety regulations based on the AD EHSMS code of practice, CWM guidelines, DM Guidelines. Ensures that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety and health of staffs, school personnel, contractors and visitors.
 Building rapport and providing health and safety recommendations to Managing School Operations
 Conducts safety inspection and audits for all statutory maintenance, facility plant rooms, assets and all other areas covered under the scope of contract.
 Responsible in conducting incident/accident investigation and provides corrective/preventive actions.
 Managing all environmental issues such as air emissions waste water, solid waste and hazardous waste management
 Responsible in providing in-house training and planning 3rd party trainings to more than 2800 staffs
 Develops & implements project plan such as HSE plan, Hard FM and Soft FM safe work methods and procedures.

Facility QHSE Officer at Facilities Management
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since March 2014

 Responsible to manage multiple hard and soft services site operations
 Develops and implements FM operational strategies, policies and procedures in line with the operational program of the company.
 Oversees and/or coordinates maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors performing building maintenance, landscaping, janitorial work etc.

 Assists management in FM Operations with all operational activities in Soft FM & Hard FM, MEP/HVAC, Security, internal, external and high rise cleaning, landscaping, pest control, fit out works, asset maintenance, and specialist services (fire alarm system and fire-fighting equipment of the building).
 Responsible in ensuring service delivery is in line with ALDAR contract scope and SLA/KPI.
 Develops & implements project plan such as HSE plan, MEP and cleaning safe work methods and procedures.
 Assists FM’s in finalizing site monthly and annual budget
 Manage safety compliance with current health and safety regulations based on the AD EHSMS code of practice. Ensures that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety and health of staffs, tenants, contractors and visitors.
 Investigates and reports all minor and major incident/accidents occurring to staff, contractors and/or visitors.
 Conducts safety inspection for all statutory maintenance, facility plant rooms and all other areas covered under the scope of contract.
 Reviews and approves contractors documents i.e. method statement, risk assessment, fit out drawings and other activities carried out in the facility
 Maintains documentation records and coordinate onsite document archiving storage and retrieval.
 Conducts induction training, tool box talk and other quality related training programs to new staffs, sub - contractors and visitors
 Responsible in coordinating with crisis management and other emergencies within the facility

QHSE Coordinator at Global Maitime
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2012 to June 2013

 Prepares risk assessments, safe work method statements and compliance reports
 Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
 Manage site set-up and organization of equipment and employees
 Assists and coordinates in tender proposals, contracts and pre-qualification documents

QHSE Officer at Inspecta International
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2011 to September 2012

 Assists and coordinates with other departments in different administrative works in the office like documentation and record keeping of reports
 Inspects machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices, machine shields to make sure they meet safety regulations
 Worked with engineers and technicians to ensure the safety of worksites
 Ensure that personal protective equipment, such as coveralls, masks, safety glasses, safety boots and safety helmets, is being used in workplace according to regulations
 Arranging Travel Card Application for site mobilization and security pass
 Arranging Safety Training (H2S OPITO, Sea survival, Enclosed Space & Firefighting) for offshore workers
 Handles and examines proposals, tenders, contracts and pre-qualification documents

Assistant Soft Services Manager at CBRE Property & Building Management
  • Philippines
  • June 2005 to August 2011

 Proactive Assistant Soft Services Manager adept in collaborating closely with the airport Facilities Manager and assume responsibilities of managing daily activities, directing operations and supervising staff according to airport terminal goals and objectives.
 Ensure smooth operation of pest control, landscaping, waste management, custodial and security for the Philippine Airlines Airport Terminal facility.
 Ensure optimal use of manpower and resources including sub- contractors and staff.
 Negotiates submitted quotations/estimates obtained from supplier
 Reports to Facilities Manager on all work progress and work quality issues on a daily basis.
 Carry out site inspections to monitor standard of work and completion schedule.
 Coordinate with other teams ensuring satisfactory completion of all work requests.

Education

Diploma, NEBOSH International General Certificate
  • at Aspire Middle East
  • June 2013
Diploma, IOSH Managing Safely
  • at Aspire Middle East
  • May 2013
Diploma, IOSH Working Safely
  • at Aspire Middle East
  • February 2013
Diploma, OHSA 18001 Lead Auditor
  • at Aspire Middle East
  • January 2013
Bachelor's degree, Science
  • at Southeast Asian College
  • April 1994

Specialties & Skills

Risk Assessment
Facility Management
Operations Management
Project Management
Word/Excel/Powerpoint
BICS training
Microsoft Word
Operations Management

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Nurses Association
  • Member
  • May 1994

Training and Certifications

NEBOSH IGC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2013
Valid Until:
June 2013

Hobbies

  • Reading, Travelling