Patricia Dhondt, HSE Specialist

Patricia Dhondt

HSE Specialist

ADNOC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Health Safety and Environment
Experience
7 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 11 Months

HSE Specialist at ADNOC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2015 to January 2017

 Key Responsibilities: Acted as Advisor for the Safety Department Manager and provided adequate recommendation on safety strategy for further enhancement. Acted as focal point between the client and contractors. Acted as a HSEIA Focal Point and responsible of Department KPI’s. Ensured safety compliance as per FM contract and legal requirements. Responded 24/7 to emergency crisis situations. Liaised with other OPCO’s, external authorities and stakeholders.

Significant Highlights:
 Display leadership and excellence in developing efficient methodology of work for the safety team to significantly improve their level of productivity and efficiency.
 Conduct performance monitoring of contractors and measure individual/department progress in setting up deliverable and milestones.
 Entrusted with the accountability to align SMS with ADNOC Code of Practice.
 Lead department safety meeting, audits and director’s tours. Ensure building accreditations are provided during commissioning stage.
 Developed the safety documentation pertaining to operation and maintenance of the properties under our jurisdiction.
 Prepared CAPEX and OPEX.
 Reviewed policies, wrote procedures, participated to tendering and technical evaluation. Prepared training modules and yearly safety campaigns program. Participate to OPCO’s exhibitions in line with the safety campaigns.
 Provide direction in accident investigation and near miss trends analysis.
 Investigated complaints related to OH - Ergonomic and injuries to determine the root cause and how such issues may be prevented in the future. Liaised with Medical Department for insurance and disabilities compensation.
 Coached and mentored Emiratis newly graduated as part of the Emiratization Program.

Project Undertaken
 Overall Safety of 80 On-Shore Properties - Safety and Security Department Jurisdiction

QHSE Manager at SERCO
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • April 2014 to August 2015

Key Responsibilities:. Accountable for managing the progress of deliverables and milestones. Responsible of developing specific HSE strategy and ensure procedures are implemented to maintain property integrity. Focal point between the Corporate HSE Division, the Safety Department and local Authorities to ensure compliance with HSE laws and code of practice. Actively engaged in emergency response, HSE monthly report and submission of business continuity plan.

Significant Highlights:
 Identified opportunities for continuous improvement and delivered appropriate programmes to achieve these.
 Ensured adherence to ADNOC CoP standards when developing procedures, plans, safety manuals, HSEAI, MOPO and more.
 Evaluated 3rd party safety documentation (Tender pre-qualification - Bidder’s documentation review).
 Efficiently handled the development, implementation and maintenance of the SMS management systems.
 Determined root cause of HSE deviations and provided corrective actions.
 Audited and monitored contractor’s performance. Designed bespoke training in line with the operation.

Behavioral HSE Consultant at Spectrum Management Consultancy FZC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2011 to July 2013

Typical Projects - Construction, Safety, Security and Logistic. Building infrastructures & roads for Military Camps in Afghanistan. \n \nProject Management and Development: Herat-Shindad-Bala Borghab-Adraskan-Farah. Italian & American Contingent.

EHS Manager at Dorsch Gruppe
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2011 to November 2011

Projects - Clients Civil Construction, steel erection, infrastructure, facilities and general building works, and roadways for 2 Military airbase projects (client) in Abu-Dhabi.
Duties: Responsible for monitoring all project activities affecting the protection of the 2 airbases and their environment, and the Contractors' / Consultants' performance related thereto; monitoring the safety, health and welfare of the workers; and advising the project management on all such matters. Monitor and review the existing environmental status of all areas, structure, dwellings, facilities and other features which could be adversely affected by the Contractor's site activities. Participate in the Safety Committee. Monitor and report to the Project and Construction Managers any effects of the Contractors' construction activities on the physical and social environment, protection of flora and fauna, storm water management, dust and noise pollution control measures, the avoidance of damage or disturbance to the existing infrastructure, and the maintenance of good relation with local communities. Monitor the standards of sanitation and cleaning, security, fire control, and medical facilities provided by the contractor. Lead/participate in Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Project Health, Safety and Environmental review. Facilitate training and certification (via 3rd party) of contractor teams. Set the Division's HSE Objectives and targets and advise Management. Provide advice to project team on all related HSE issues throughout the project life from concept to commissioning. Carry out regular site visits to monitor the implementation of Construction related HSE issues. Carry out assessment for construction HSE Plan and recommend enhancement measures. Prepare and interpret HSE statistics and make recommendations to enhance performance. Provide specialist advice and guidance for project group.

HSE Manager at Spectrum Group LTD
  • Afghanistan
  • March 2010 to February 2011

Projects - Clients: Construction, Safety, Security and Logistic. Building infrastructures & roads for Military Camps in Afghanistan - Project Management and Development: HERAT-SHINDAD-BALA BORGHAB-ADRASKAN-FARAH. Italian & American Contingent.

Duties: Provision of Logistic - Project Safety Advise. Work Force/Plant/Machinery/Transport Safety Supervision and responsible for the entire Afghanistan region where Spectrum Group is operating. Managing locally and culturally diverse resources, developing basic Health and Safety culture and provide safety advice to workers in a form of tool box talk (training - assisted in translation). Education on PPE, Personal Hygiene and on good safety attitude in line with their job. Patience and Flexibility was a must to achieve results due to different culture, particular environment and language barrier with the unskilled workers.

Health and Safety Consultant at British Safery Services UK
  • Other
  • April 2009 to October 2010

Projects - Clients: Fujairah Sewage Waste Water Treatment Plant - Doha Merweb Hotel Group
Duties: SMS Audit and Implementation of system - HACCP/SMS audit and implementation

HSE Manager at Al Naboudah Laing O'Rourke
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2008 to December 2008

Title/Reported to: HSE Manager - MEP/FM Division / HSE Director & GM
Projects - Clients $130M : Dubai Civil Aviation, EMAAR, Kerzner. Projects: Atlantis Water Park and Royal Tower, Jumeirah Golf Estate, Dubawi Island, Zabeel Corporate Park, Al Raha Beach - POD Factory.
Leaving Reason: Redundancy due to global crisis

Education

Master's degree, Health Safety and Environment
  • at University of Sunderland
  • June 2017
High school or equivalent, HSE
  • at Nebosh Level 3
  • January 2005

Specialties & Skills

System Safety
Construction Safety
Behavioural safety
Safety audit
MS Word/Excel/Powepoint/ typing 40wpm
Behavioral Based Safety - Positive Reinforcement
Safety Documentation
Implementation - Review and Measurement of System - KPI
Steel Erection

Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Italian
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner

Memberships

IIRSM
  • Associate member
  • January 2006
CIEH
  • Associate member
  • January 2007

Training and Certifications

Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2007
Valid Until:
May 2008
ISO 14001 Envornmental Managment System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2005
Valid Until:
April 2005
First Aid Fire Fighting Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2008
Valid Until:
July 2008

Hobbies

  • YOGA - Fitness and Walking