Sabooh Asghar, VICE PRESIDENT HSE AND QUALITY (REGIONAL)/

Sabooh Asghar

VICE PRESIDENT HSE AND QUALITY (REGIONAL)/

National Central Cooling Company -Tabreed

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, MSC IN THERMAL HYDRAULICS (Nuclear Engineering)
Experience
22 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 6 Months

VICE PRESIDENT HSE AND QUALITY (REGIONAL)/ at National Central Cooling Company -Tabreed
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since November 2014

• Leading HSE, Quality, Security, and Business Continuity initiatives across 90+ Tabreed district cooling plants and 20+ major project sites spanning UAE, GCC, Egypt, and India.
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of Corporate HSE, Quality, Security, and Business Continuity policies, objectives, and KPIs, integrating Energy Performance Indicators (EnPI).
• Developing and executing HSE, Quality, and Energy Management strategies, focusing on accident prevention, regulatory compliance, and environmental performance enhancement.
• Leading establishment and enhancement of HSE, Quality, Business Continuity, and Energy Management Systems and Security Management, ensuring alignment with corporate business strategy and international standards.
• Driving a safety and quality excellence culture through mentorship, training, and communication while guiding statutory compliance and regulatory alignment.
• Driving occupational health excellence through employees health surveillance, occupational health risk management (OHRM), and implementing relevant controls.

Lead - AI and Automation Program to enhance HSE Culture
 Leading AI and Automation endeavors: e.g., AI with CCTV to ensure HSE compliance, smart helmets, access control systems, PTW and LOTO, lone worker app., and virtual reality training
 Developed in coordination with IT, Tabreed’s internal Automated Incident Reporting System (AIRS), which won the Middle East Big Project HSE Excellence Award
Head - Enterprise Quality Management (EQM)
 Led the efforts to establish and implement Tabreed’s first-ever Enterprise Quality Management portal in line with ISO9001 and EFQM requirements. This led us to win the prestigious SKEA Award (UAE) appreciating Tabreed’s business excellence efforts
 As a joint venture under EQM and ESG, leading efforts to ensure supplies, processes and products are free of PFAS or any of its sub-elements and align them with the findings of SKEA
 Supported to acquire ISO10001/02/03 certifications on customer satisfactions
Member - ESG Environment and Social Committees
 Participating in developing Tabreed’s Roadmap to ‘Net-Zero’ initiatives
 Supporting on environmental endeavors (e.g., control and use of refrigerants, Go-Green initiative) to align with organization’s vision and GHG index
 Supporting in preparing Tabreed’s ESG annual report, including collation and disclosure of environmental and social data to regulatory authorities
Member - Sourcing and Tendering Committee
 As member of the Committee, oversee tendering lifecycle and ensure control mechanisms are embedded to allow proper execution of Supply Management policy and processes
 Participate in review and approval of forthcoming projects, both from technical and financial perspectives

Development Project Manager at National Drilling Company (NDC)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2014 to October 2014

• Organised the development of the RPSM in compliance with the stringent guidelines set forth by the UAEs Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulations (FANR).
• Conducted thorough site visits to NDCs Radioactive Materials storage facilities to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to address complex technical aspects of radiation safety and protection.
• Provided training and guidance to NDC personnel on effectively implementing the RPSM.

Pipeline FRP Update Project Manager at Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2014 to October 2014

• Led the update of GASCOs Pipeline FRP, focusing on aligning it with previously established Emergency Response Scenarios.
• Conducted training sessions to equip GASCO personnel with the knowledge and skills required for effective emergency response.
• Monitored project progress and addressed any issues or obstacles to ensure timely delivery of the updated FRP.

PRINCIPAL RISK CONSULTANT at / ABS GROUP INC. UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2009 to October 2014

As a Principal Risk Consultant, successfully completed various projects with NDC, GASCO, Takreer, and other ADNOC subsidiaries. Also, provided pivotal support on projects with UAE's FANR.

Business Continuity Project Lead Technical Consultant at Takreer (ADNOC)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2013 to April 2014

• Led the development of Takreers Business Continuity Plan (BCP) under BS 25999 and ISO 22301 standards.
• Facilitated Business Impact Analysis (BIA) sessions to identify critical business functions and prioritise recovery strategies.
• Developed detailed incident scenarios covering various operational aspects of Takreer, including refineries, supply division, and research division.

Management System Update Project Manager at Dolphin Energy
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2013 to December 2013

• Oversaw the development of Dolphin Energys Occupational Health Management Plan (OHMP) from inception to implementation.
• To promote continuous improvement, integrated elements of OSHA PSM and EFQMs Business Excellence Model into corporate procedures.
• Ensured compliance with HSE regulations and standards applicable to Dolphin Energys operations in the UAE and Qatar.

Contingency Planning Project Assistant Project Manager at Abu Dhabi Port Company (ADPC) Fire, HazMat & Rescue Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2011 to September 2013

Registers for ADP Cs Khalifa Port. Advanced software tools such as ADIOS2 and GNOME were used to simulate oil spill trajectories and assess potential impacts.
Abu Dhabi Port Company (ADPC) Fire, HazMat & Rescue Services Contingency Planning Project Assistant Project Manager (May 2011 - Sept 2013)

Pipeline Incident Scenarios Project Manager at Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2013 to September 2013

• Developed Emergency Response Scenarios for GASCOs extensive pipeline network, covering various products and potential hazards.
• Advanced software tools and emergency response strategies were used to simulate and evaluate different incident scenarios.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned from previous incidents and exercises.

Manuals Update Project Manager at National Drilling Company (NDC)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2012 to August 2013

• Directed the development of a Management System for NDCs Asset Integrity Department, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
Abu Dhabi Port Company (ADPC) Crisis & Emergency Management

Development Assistant Project Manager at Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2010 to December 2012

ADP Cs Khalifa Port, utilising ALOHA and CAMEO software to calculate safe distances for HazMat spills.
• Supervised the creation of the Standards and Operations Manual for KP Fire Stations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
− Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) HSE Management System Manual Development Assistant Project Manager (Oct 2010 - Dec 2012)

Education

Master's degree, MSC IN THERMAL HYDRAULICS (Nuclear Engineering)
  • at Oregon State University (OSU)
  • January 1998

Minor was in Mechanical Engineering during the MS studies.

Bachelor's degree, BSC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
  • at Oregon institute of technology
  • January 1995
Higher diploma, ASSOCIATE DEGREE (MATHS AND PHYSICS)
  • at University of the Punjab
  • October 1990

Specialties & Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Risk Management
Integrated Management Systems
Strategic Planning
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
RISK MANAGEMENT
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT COOLING
Automation in HSE
Teamwork
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Languages
Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker
Punjabi
Native Speaker
German
Beginner
Turkish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

IOSH Working Safely (Training)
Training Institute:
IOSH
Date Attended:
February 2017
Duration:
8 hours
Emergency Response Planning (Training)
Training Institute:
IIRME
Date Attended:
November 2012
Duration:
40 hours
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Lead Implementer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2017
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2018
ISO 50001 Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2018
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2019
Process Improvement Practitioner (Training)
Training Institute:
BSI
Date Attended:
January 2022
Duration:
40 hours
Process Improvement Auditor (Training)
Training Institute:
BSI
Date Attended:
March 2022
Duration:
40 hours
Leading Sustainable Corporations Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2023

Hobbies

  • Book reading