Melanie Limbo, Team Leader, Quality & Health, Safety & Environment

Melanie Limbo

Team Leader, Quality & Health, Safety & Environment

Johnson Controls Air Conditioning and Refrigeration FZE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Quality Management
Experience
21 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 5 Months

Team Leader, Quality & Health, Safety & Environment at Johnson Controls Air Conditioning and Refrigeration FZE
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2010 to May 2014

Johnson Controls Air Conditioning and Refrigeration FZE Jan. 27, 2010 up to present
Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Team Leader, Quality & Health, Safety & Environment
Management Representative for QHSEMS, Lead Auditor & Emergency Controller

  Responsible for overall QHSE alignment with business goals and objectives in the factory across the global organization
 Manages Quality, HSE, & Administrative related concerns of the Factory and development of a strong QHSE culture
 Updates the QHSE Management Systems’ Manual, Procedures, Work Instructions and other pertinent documentations such as forms & records and ensure that standardization of interrelated processes, and ensures that all Standard requirements are adhered and followed;
 Interfaces with External Auditors, including global and 2nd Party auditors;
 Coordinates and represents the management to the Certifying Body related to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications
 Co-Chairs the Management Review Meeting focusing on the effective implementation of QHSE Management systems
 Promote employee engagement to ensure employees’ adherence to QHSE standards and implementation
 Coordinates with Global Quality and HSE Teams
 Creating Quality & HSE awareness for the employees by internal trainings and tool box meetings.
 Perform compliance measurements and implement areas of improvement into the management system, and assist line managers in implementing appropriate actions
 Implements sustainability programs related to energy conservation, waste management & reduction of GHG.
 Collaborates with Factory Coordinator and/or Facilities Department related to Building and facilities maintenance.
 Acts as Warranty Supervisor related to the customer/warranty complaints and ensure timely completion and closure of the same.
 Advise senior management on all aspects of Health, Safety & Environmental in relation to project operations.
 Advise Management on relevant revisions to the Health Safety & Environment legislation.
 Develop HSE training programme for both management and employees.
 Arrange necessary HSE training and conduct in-house or with outside parties.
 Compile, analyze and record HSE statistics
 Reviewing all Method Statements and Risk assessments issued.
 Develop and implement HSE systems of work for the project through the HSE staff.
 Compilation of company HSE plan and Project Specific HSE Plans.
 Review of HSE plans submitted by Sub Contractors and approve.
 Prepare Emergency Response Plan
 Develop Environmental plan and procedures
 Oversee Sub Contractors HSE and assess their performance
 Overall analysis of the HSE system and regularly disseminate information to the Senior Management and advise when necessary for additional support / preventive actions required.

Corporate Quality Manager & Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) In Charge at SUN ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING COMPANY, LLC
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 2008 to January 2010

SUN ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING COMPANY, LLC
DUBAI, U.A.E

Corporate Quality Manager & Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) In Charge July 12, 2008 - January 25, 2010
Management Representative for Quality Management System

Joined as QA/QC Engineer, after merely less than four (4) months, was promoted as Quality Manager and HSE In Charge.

Managed the Quality and HSE Department, which includes implementation of Quality Management System and
Project Quality Control / Assurance;
Set-up the Procedures for the Project Quality Control/Assurance.
Designed, developed and implemented Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2008
standards.
Overseen the implementation of Safety related procedures/guidelines as stated in the Safety Manual and Project
Safety Plans.
Prepared the General Method Statement, Project Quality Plans & Inspection and Test Plans for various projects
Coordinated with different sites and sections relative to Quality in compliance of the quality control for materials and workmanship and safety requirements as set in the Safety policies, based from the internal audit conducted.
Coordinated with General Manager and external organizations on issues relevant to quality, and in implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System.

Project-In-Charge at Naga City
  • Philippines
  • November 1993 to September 2009

Php 185, 000 Residential Bungalow Type Residential September 09 to November 28, 1993
Naga City, Philippines

Project-In-Charge
Plan, prepare, and devise work schedules, according to budgets and workloads considering the approved program.
Coordinate with Project Manager to review and check engineering drawings, plans, computations, estimates and reports for completeness, accuracy.
Monitor and manage the day to day operations of the project program, including developing short and long-range
goals, objectives and budgets.
Liaise with consultants and sub-contractors engaged in the project.
Coordinate activities with other departments and the Site Engineers.
Ensure that procedures are being followed and assist in resolving complex problems, which require professional
level of input.

Projects Undertaken as Quality Control/ Laboratory Technician / Materials and Quality Control Engineer, in the
Philippines:
PROJECT NAME COMPANY DURATION
West Rembo Project (Guadalupe-Pateros Road)
Metro Manila Urban Transportation Project, Phase 2, Manifold Construction October 10, 1994 - Package 3, Makati, Philippines Enterprises Incorporated March 30, 1995
South Luzon Expressway Extension Project, Manifold Construction December 02, 1993 - Contract Package 1-A, Sto, Tomas, Sambas, Batangas, Enterprises, Incorporated August 21, 1994
Philippines
Sto. Tomas River Protective Dike Manifold Construction March 17 - August 31,

Building and Employees Services Manager at JOHNSON CONTROLS IFM PHILIPPINES - INTEL PHILIPPINES
  • Philippines
  • June 2006 to June 2008

JOHNSON CONTROLS IFM PHILIPPINES - INTEL PHILIPPINES June 15, 2006 - June 18, 2008
General Trias, Cavite, Philippines

Building and Employees Services Manager
Managed building and employees services, in line with Facilities maintenance which include the following scope: Building Maintenance of three (3) Intel Buildings with peripheral small buildings
Action Line & Speedy Work Action Team (SWAT)
Mails and Lockers
Reception
Site Events / Move and Change (MAC)
Custodial/Janitorial Services
Ground Maintenance,
Pest Control
Employees Services
Managed of Sub-contractors
Ensure safe implementation of work relative to the sections being managed;
Coordinated and addressed all client's (Intel) concerns
Participated in the QMS related activities as member of the QMS Steering Committee

QC Laboratory Technician/ Materials and Quality Control Engineer at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
  • Philippines
  • April 2001 to June 2006

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS April 2001 to June 12, 2006
PMO-Flood Control & Sabo Engineering Center
Pasig City, Philippines

QC Laboratory Technician/ Materials and Quality Control Engineer

Acted as team member of the Steering committee who formulated the Technical Manuals on Flood Control and
Sabo Engineering, & Operations and Maintenance Manuals
Construction of Hydraulic Laboratory Building,
Grant Aid Project of the Government of Japan to the Government of the Philippines

Quality assurance and Quality control Engineer for the project.
Carried out inspections to ensure that all works and materials used is as per standard specifications
Maintained better quality standards of the construction by consistent monitoring of the process of construction
sequence.
Carried out phased Inspections of preparatory Inspections, initial inspections and follow-up inspections as specified.
To assist in the management of site field tests listed in the specification. Maintain Quality Control records and inspection records. And to assist in the verification that contract close out documentation is prepared as necessary.
Direct Supervisor of all activities needed to be performed to satisfy the Minimum Test Requirements of the DPWH.
Prepares Materials Report and all other pertinent data required b by the same.

Finance and Project Cost Control at GOLDEN SCORPION CONSTRUCTION & TRADING INC
  • Philippines
  • August 1998 to March 2001

GOLDEN SCORPION CONSTRUCTION & TRADING INC.
August 01, 1998 to March 2001
Self-Employed

Finance and Project Cost Control
Provided support to functional departments within the company which includes the constructions and interpretation of timely and accurate financial results, budgets, forecasts
Challenged the functional managers from a financial perspective, particularly in relation to the achievement of margins, overhead control and cash management.
Assisted in the overall financial management of the company
Prepared monthly reports, monthly forecasts and annual budgets following close liaison with functional managers.
Reviewed the results and forecasts in conjunction with the functional managers.
Monitored project costing and billings

Project Engineer at MANIFOLD CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED
  • Philippines
  • January 1998 to July 1998

MANIFOLD CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED
Kalayaan Lounge II Project, January 12, 1998 to July 31, 1998
Villamor Airbase, Pasay City, Philippines

Project Engineer
Identified project phases and elements according to Project Plan; Reviewed bids from contractors.
Determined project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards;
completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing
project elements.
Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
Implement construction as per project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes;
recommending actions.
Optimized project costs by approving and controlling expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending
actions.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations

Batch Plant Supervisor at WILLIAM GOLANGCO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
  • Philippines
  • October 1997 to January 1998

WILLIAM GOLANGCO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION October 06, 1997 to January 10, 1998
Concrete Batch Plant
Taguig, Philippines

 Supervised the whole Batching Plant operation and ensure the quality of materials and products and that it conforms to the quality control standards, as per client’s required design and specifications.
 Coordinates with the Quality Control Division on the quality of concrete being produced.
 Coordinates with the Maintenance Division to ensure that all equipment and transit mixers and batch plant itself is in A-1 condition.
 Undertakes marketing and coordination with Clients

Batch Plant Supervisor at MERALCO INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CORPORATION
  • Philippines
  • September 1996 to October 1997

MERALCO INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CORPORATION September 09, 1996 to October 04, 1997
(MIESCOR) Concrete Batch Plant
Dasmarinas, Cavite

Batch Plant Supervisor:
Supervised the whole Batching Plant operation and ensure the quality of materials and products and that it
conforms to the quality control standards, as per client's required design and specifications.
Coordinates with the Quality Control Division on the quality of concrete being produced.
Coordinates with the Maintenance Division to ensure that all equipment and transit mixers and batch plant itself is in A-1 condition.
Undertakes marketing and coordination with Clients

Project Engineer at Caneland Construction
  • Philippines
  • August 1995 to February 1996

The Moorings - Resort Villas, August 09, 1995 to February 14, 1996
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Php 2.5 M 2-Storey Residential Building April 1995 to July 31, 1995

 Plan, prepare, and devise work schedules, according to budgets and workloads considering the approved program.
 Coordinate with Project Manager to review and check engineering drawings, plans, computations, estimates and reports for completeness, accuracy.
 Monitor and manage the day to day operations of the project program, including developing short and long-range goals, objectives and budgets.
 Liaise with consultants and sub-contractors engaged in the project.
 Coordinate activities with other departments and the Site Engineers.
 Ensure that procedures are being followed and assist in resolving complex problems, which require professional level of input.

Quality COntrol Engineer at Manifold COnstruction Enterprises, Incorporated
  • Philippines
  • January 1993 to December 1993

San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines Enterprises, Incorporated 1993
Department of Public Works December 02, 1991 - Boni Boni-Pioneer/EDSA Interchange Project and Highways, Urban Road March 16, 1993
Circumferential Road III, Makati - Mandaluyong Projects Office
Segment, The Metro Manila Interchange Project II,
Philippines

P. Tuazon St., Widening and Improvement Project,
Circumferential Road III, Quezon City Segment, Metro
Manula Urban Transportation Project II, Philippines

Katipunan Road Project, Circumferential Road V,
Radial Road 4, Package A-1-1, QC Segment, Philippines

Education

Diploma, Quality Management
  • at Chicago Institute for Management Training
  • December 2011

Quality Management Training from Chicago Institute for Management Training

Master's degree, Business Management
  • at Saint Francis of Assisi College System
  • April 2005

Master in Business Management Saint Francis of Assisi College System Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines Date Graduated: April 2005

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of Nueva Caceres
  • March 1991

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering University of Nueva Caceres, City of Naga, Philippines Date graduated: March 16, 1991

Specialties & Skills

Training
Certified Internal Auditor
ISO Auditor
Quality Management
BUDGETS
ENGINEER
LABORATORY
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
PROJECT MANAGER
STEERING
URBAN TRANSPORTATION

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

Society of ENgineers UAE
  • Member
  • October 2008

Training and Certifications

NEBOSH IGC (ongoing), IGC1 completed examination (Training)
Training Institute:
Green World
Date Attended:
August 2014
Occupational Safety and Health (Training)
Training Institute:
Safety House Inc.
Date Attended:
April 2007
Duration:
40 hours
Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems AUditor/Lead Auditor Training Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Bureau Veritas
Date Attended:
November 2010
Duration:
40 hours
Quality Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Society of Engineers UAE
Date Attended:
May 2009
Duration:
32 hours
ISO 9000:2000 Series Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course (Training)
Training Institute:
LRQA
Date Attended:
October 2008
Duration:
40 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading Books, Cooking
     Gold Star LEM for Q4, FY 2012, JCI  Gold Star LEM for FY 2012, JCI  10-Year Marker Merit Award – Global Award for YMPC  10-Year Marker Merit Award – Global Safety Leadership Team, JCI  JCI Dubai Factory was awarded Gold Award for Superior Safety Performance for two (2) consecutive years from FY 2011-2012 for successful safety program .  Lead the team for sustainability program