Qhse Manager
Allied Transport LLC
Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months
Manage the outputs of the QHSE Department in delivering Occupational Health
& Safety, Risk Management, Compliance support to the Company, and Business
Continuity.
• Through the process of instruction, training, monitoring, and internal auditing
to ensure the effective and efficient provision of Occupational Health and
Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental supervision for the company
• Ensure the company’s policies, processes, and procedures are in line with all
regulatory and ethical standards and conform to the requirements of parent
companies
• Act as the Compliance Manager, maintaining the company standards, legal &
compliance register, and supporting all departments and the company to be in
conformance with relevant legislation enacted and mandated requirements
• Act as the Business Continuity Manager, responsible for the establishment of
the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, implementation, and
monitoring as required by NCEMA standard
• Assume responsibility for implementing and supervising the company’s
Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental processes, ensuring that safe
working practices are always maintained.
• Review ‘change of use’ requests for modification of building function or room
usage and provide approval in line with UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice
and other relevant requirements
• Ensure that the company complies with the requirements of the UAE Fire & Life
Safety Code of Practice.
• Carry out and/or support in undertaking Accident/Incident investigation,
analysis, and reporting
• Act as the Management Representative for the purposes of dealing with clients
to ensure customer satisfaction
• Manage the outputs of the QHSE Department in delivering Occupational
Health & Safety, Risk Management, Compliance support to the Company, and
Business Continuity.
• Act as the Management Representative for the purposes of ISO 9001
compliance.
• Maintain the company Business Risk Register and provide risk management
guidance to the General Manager and the Management Team
• Act as the Compliance Manager, maintaining the company standards, legal &
compliance register, and supporting all departments and the company to be in
conformance with relevant legislation enacted and mandated requirements
• Act as the Business Continuity Manager, responsible for the establishment of
the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, implementation, and
monitoring as required by NCEMA standard
• Act as the Fire & Life Safety Manager, responsible for leading the entire team
during an emergency
• Through the process of instruction, training, monitoring, and internal auditing
to ensure the effective and efficient provision of Occupational Health and
Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental supervision for the company
• Assume responsibility for implementing and supervising the company’s
Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental processes, ensuring that safe
working practices are always maintained.
• Provide management, supervision, and guidance for the members of the QHSE
Department
• Implement and monitor company Occupational Health & Safety, Environment,
Quality Assurance, Business Continuity Management Systems, processes, and
procedures
• Ensure the company’s policies, processes, and procedures are in line with all
regulatory and ethical standards and conform to the requirements of parent
companies
• Review departmental job-specific risk assessment and support in the
preparation of method statements
• Undertake Health, Safety, and Environmental Inspections of workplaces
• Carry out and/or support in undertaking Accident/Incident investigation,
analysis, and reporting
• Ensure to establish an emergency drill program for the facility and evaluate the
facilities management team’s performance, and monitor the evacuation of
building occupants
Classification: Internal
• Review ‘change of use’ requests for modification of building function or room
usage and provide approval in line with UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of
Practice and other relevant requirements
• Ensure that the company complies with the requirements of the UAE Fire &
Life Safety Code of Practice.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate occupational health, safety, and environmental procedures, plans, and programs for the project activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, client requirements, and international best practices to achieve the desired goal.
•Coordinating with client HSE coordinator on all HSE matters on daily basis.
•Ensure and document the company's compliance with mandatory HSE requirements and bring to management attention areas of deficiency in other to develop and implement HSE training and educational programs, safety meetings, workshops, safety campaigns, etc.
•Promoting HSE awareness amongst the workforce by holding regular site meetings/toolbox talks with supervisors, Engineers, and workers on HSE-related issues.
•Oversee safety training and refresher training based on site-specific risks related to the project.
•Fulfilling HSE requirements using applicable QMS and HSE procedures tools and methods (HSE plan, QMS, Risk Assessment, Internal Audit, Investigations, and reporting).
•Ensuring regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in an emergency.
•Coordinating and participating in the investigation of the accident and near misses.
•Reviewing and analyzing accidents and near-miss incidents and taking corrective action recommendations.
•Preparing monthly HSE reports, statistics, and presentations related to HSE performance to higher management.
•Maintaining a professional and pleasant working relationship with all clients and representatives at all times.
•Creating a well-maintained safety culture within the project.
•Oversaw safety strategy progress and maintained compliance with deadlines to support standards and process optimization for over 350 workers. Classification: Internal
•Evaluated current safety program standards and program performance, identified trends, and implemented corrective actions.
•Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to verify company conformance and employee adherence to policies.
•Assessed overall company safety, identified areas in need of improvement and spearheaded changes to protect personnel.
•Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
•Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys.
•Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
•Led the HSE team in the delivery of the fit-out project, resulting in no LTI.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate occupational health, safety, and environmental
procedures, plans, and programs for the project activities to ensure compliance
with applicable regulations, client requirements, and international best practices
to achieve the desired goal.
• Coordinating with client HSE coordinator on all HSE matters on daily basis.
• Ensure and document the company's compliance with mandatory HSE
requirements and bring to management attention areas of deficiency in other to
develop and implement HSE training and educational programs, safety meetings,
workshops, safety campaigns, etc.
• Promoting HSE awareness amongst the workforce by holding regular site
meetings/toolbox talks with supervisors, Engineers, and workers on HSE-related
issues.
• Oversee safety training and refresher training based on site-specific risks related
to the project.
• Fulfilling HSE requirements using applicable QMS and HSE procedures tools and
methods (HSE plan, QMS, Risk Assessment, Internal Audit, Investigations, and
reporting).
• Ensuring regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to
ensure the highest level of preparedness in an emergency.
• Coordinating and participating in the investigation of the accident and near
misses.
• Reviewing and analyzing accidents and near-miss incidents and taking corrective
action recommendations.
• Preparing monthly HSE reports, statistics, and presentations related to HSE
performance to higher management.
• Maintaining a professional and pleasant working relationship with all clients and
representatives at all times.
• Creating a well-maintained safety culture within the project.
• Oversaw safety strategy progress and maintained compliance with deadlines to
support standards and process optimization for over 350 workers.
Classification: Internal
• Evaluated current safety program standards and program performance, identified
trends, and implemented corrective actions.
• Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to
verify company conformance and employee adherence to policies.
• Assessed overall company safety, identified areas in need of improvement and
spearheaded changes to protect personnel.
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit
margins.
• Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal
audits, and customer surveys.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding
attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Led the HSE team in the delivery of the fit-out project, resulting in no LTI.
• Conduct regular site HSE inspections to identify hazards and proffer corrective
actions in lieu with sub-contractors.
• Also making sure that HSE policy and procedures are being implemented on-site.
• Support top management and ensure that Health, Safety, and Environmental
policies and company procedures are communicated to all operatives
appropriately thereby making them understand that it is the responsibility of
everyone to create a safe workplace.
• Safety is the responsibility of all".
• Complying with statutory regional and international legislation and associated
codes of practice and endeavor to improve on the performance standards being
specified by adopting a risk-based approach to carrying out activities and
operations on site.
• Accessing and managing associated risks across the project to ensure that risks
are reduced to as "low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)".
• Developing and maintaining effective contingency plans where appropriate in
conjunction with the authorities and emergency services; some of which include
fire safety awareness, emergency evacuation drills, traffic management, and crisis
management.
• Conducting periodic training and occasionally supervising weekly toolbox talks
for operatives on site alerting them of the latest trends in carrying out activities in
line with statutory regional and international statutes.
Classification: Internal
• Coordinating and facilitating significant near-miss, observations, and incident
investigations associated with any incident including communication of action
items and tracking of resolutions.
• Assisting to develop HSE Plans that comply with the company's policy and
procedures as well as client requirements, conducting HSE audits and
inspections.
• Also Participate in making HSE Statistics reports and monthly reports and
communicating action plans to various departments wherever applicable.
• Advice on a range of specialist areas, e.g.
• Fire regulations, control of substances hazardous to health, noise control,
safeguarding plants and machinery and occupational diseases, etc.
• Supervising and ensuring appropriate PPE is worn always for all work activities
and all necessary documents like M.S, Risk assessments, PTW, JSA, Pre-brief,
third party certificates, and all other relevant documents are present and valid
before the commencement of any work activity.
• Directs the resources and activities of the Project to support the HSE programs by
providing advice and guidance to the Company’s Senior Management.
• Continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and
preparedness across the Project to create a culture that prioritizes effective HSE
and balances overall associated costs.
• Assist in the review of internal HSE policies and practices to ensure they are
current and appropriate; conduct daily inspections and risk assessments and
change existing or develop new recommendations from these assessments.
• Serve as the Project's expert within the field of HSE when called upon to address
regulatory agency compliance issues and third-party safety & liability issues.
• Provide regular HSE written reports and update to the Senior Management
Team.
• Assist project team in the investigation of all project incidents (Recordable
Incidents, Near Miss, and First Aid) and ensure proper records are completed
and submitted.
• Assist in the implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incident and
ensure "lessons learned" are communicated throughout the Company and are
incorporated into the program if necessary.
• Supervise, and coordinate training programs which will increase proficiency in
safe practices and promote HSE consciousness.
Classification: Internal
• Actively participate in the scheduling of safety meetings across Company
locations to review HSE performance and policies.
• Address specific reporting and record-keeping requirements as well as other
pertinent safety/regulatory compliance matters and ensure project sites are in
compliance.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging technical and professional aspects of this
position.
01/2012 to 01/2013 SMACE NIG Ltd Nigeri
Monitored on-site oil and gas construction involving earthworks, pile driving,
concrete placement, fabrication, installation, and/or commissioning.
• Ensured active participation in key safety management activities, such as
safety/communication meetings, pre-job meetings, incident reviews, planned
inspections, and emergency response.
• Discover training needs and assist in the development and delivery of the same.
• Implemented awareness of the relevant health and safety policy regarding civil
construction in the Oil and gas projects.
• Documented Reports or reviewed findings from accident investigations, facilities
inspections, or environmental testing.
• Advocated with the technical and commercial leadership of project teams, with a
strong emphasis on Health and Safety.
• Spearheaded Inspection of facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify
and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Ensured technical assistance for a safe workplace without risk to health as
regards trench excavation, working at height, etc.
• Monitored safe operation of plant and machinery from substructure to
superstructure, storage, movement, and usage of materials.
• Ensuring drills for emergency procedures, provision of safety signs, relevant
protective clothing, and incident reporting to top management.
• Ensuring workplace satisfies health, safety, and welfare requirements for
ventilation, temperature, lighting, sanitary, washing, and rest facilities.
• Monitoring prevention and precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure
to hazardous substances, and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise,
radiation, and manual handling risks.
Graduated with a second-class division,
Studied architecture