Waseem Qureshi, Project HSE Manager

Waseem Qureshi

Project HSE Manager

Fibrex Construction Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Commerce
Experience
21 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 1 Months

Project HSE Manager at Fibrex Construction Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since July 2023

Surf Abu Dhabi - GHD - Modon

HSE Manager at Emirates Link Maltauro LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2019 to July 2023

Sail Tower Al Raha - MZ Architect - Bloom Properties
Yas Acres - AECOM - Aldar
Abu Dhabi International Airport - ADPI - ADAC
321 Sports Extension - EllisDon - Modon

QHSE Trainer at Various Companies
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2012 to April 2022

Worked as free lance trainer for various companies. These trainings were mainly NEBOSH IGC, IOSH MS, IRCA Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018

Manager QHSE at Al Serkal Group LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2014 to November 2018

 Develops and implements QHSE managements systems, processes, and procedures that improve business operations in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
 Communicates information on the QHSE Management System throughout the organization and promotes HSE awareness.
 Supports the organization on QHSE matters as the primary point of contact.
 Provides quality management and HSE training to employees.
 Support the management and Environmental Division companies in preparation for awards and appreciation schemes.
 Prepare, review and update QHSE documents as per requirement of clients.
 Attend client meetings along with Sales & Operations personnel.
 Participates in tender and project teams as the QHSE Expert.
 Reviews and assesses requests for pre-qualification or tender, and compiles required documentation in preparation for project deliverables.
 Participates in project teams as the QHSE expert.
 Prepares and maintains required HSE records and reports.
 Develops and facilitates project HSE risk assessments.
 Coordinates and executes HSE inspections, and internal, sub-contractor, and third party audits.
 Conducts investigations and analyses of, and reports findings to management on:
1. Non-conformity reports and root cause analysis
2. Client Satisfaction data
3. Incidents, near misses, and damages
4. Customer complaints
5. Key performance indicators (KPI)

 Develops and monitors HSE performance, progress, preventive and corrective action plans.
 Functions as manager (lead function) for other employees dedicated to QHSE.

QHSE Consultant & Trainer at Tatweer Safety Consultancy
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2012 to October 2014

• Practical experience in managing HSE, QA/QC and Food Safety in projects.
• Hands on experience of improving and developing the safety culture within the companies’ operations
• Fully capable to independently manage and improve the performance of HSE / QHSE department.
• Capable to manage the duties and controls detailed by the Site HSE Plan, pertaining to quality, health, safety and environment requirements to ensure continuous compliance
• Remarkable capabilities of building and managing HSE / QHSE / Food Safety teams.
• Conversant with local and international HSE laws, regulations and norms. In-depth knowledge of federal and state safety, health, and environmental regulations
• Advanced level understanding of the requirements of ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and HACCP
• Familiar with the requirements of LEEA and DAC relating to lifting equipment and accessories
• Remarkable experience in operating QHSE Management Systems and processes
• Results-oriented and determined to incessant improvement. Effective organization and execution skills
• Ability to manage general safety programs effectively
• Ability to Develop, implement and conduct safety, health, and environmental training and presentations
• Excellent analytical skills, problem detection and solving abilities.
• Ability to identify occupational threats and inconsistencies within the system
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and proven track record of successful project management.
• Prepare HSE / QHSE Plans and Plant Maintenance Schedules for clients as per their specific environment and requirements.
• Prepare EHSMS documentation systems and support in practical implementation.
• Provide advisory services for process optimization and paperless environment.
• Process mapping & drafting of mandatory & other required documents for clients.
• Risk Assessments and other practical HSE advisory services for clients.
• Documentation & training support.
• Provide training on various QHSE topics e.g. Fire Safety, First Aid, Food Safety etc..

QA/HSSE Officer at United Marine Agencies (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2007 to October 2012

• Optimized documentation for ISO 9001:2008 Certificate;
• Kept and maintained all QMS Documents updated, distributed and uploaded on company’s Web Portal;
• Developed IQA Plan and carried out internal audits with other Internal Quality Auditors;
• Coordinated with HODs for the development & amendment of QMS documents;
• Persuaded HODs/colleagues for the closure of nonconformity’s raised during IQAs / External Audits / CPARs etc;
• Conduct special assignment & Internal Audits for process review and amendment;
• Monitor the Quality Plan implemented in each departments. Collected and controlled data & important information; and reported them to the General Manager of QA, HSSE & BPE;
• Prepared the agenda for MRMs, prepared minutes of the same and distributed copies accordingly;
• Coordinated with external auditors during certification & surveillance audits, prepared necessary documents, made them available at the time of audit;
• Promote awareness for Quality Management System and provide QMS training to new employees.
• 100% responsible for HSSE measures implemented in all 5 offices;
• Developed maintenance plan for installed equipments;
• Coordinated with Admin Department for the development and execution of security plans, installation and maintenance of CCTV cameras, rotation of guards, etc.
• Monitored and kept all the fire fighting system in working order
• Coordinated with vendors for refilling, new purchase and maintenance;
• Conducted environmental tests & analysis of all 5 offices.

Manager Documentation at Int'l System Consultant Inc. Pak.
  • Pakistan
  • April 2003 to May 2007

 Coordinate with clients for their turn key plan of QMS development
 Develop plan for documents delivery
 Execute / monitor document preparation process with the help of Junior consultants
 Conduct internal audit
 Be available at the time of External Audit

Education

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at Virtual University of Pakistan
  • June 2013

Specialties & Skills

Public Safety
Management
Auditing
ISO standards
QHSE / ISO Standards
ISO 22000:2005 FSMS
Auditing
Food Safety Trainer
AD EHSMS Development & Implementation
AD EHSMS RF
Change Management
HSE Training
People Management
Six Sigma
Food Safety Management
Budget Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Native Speaker

Memberships

OSHAD
  • Registered OHS Practitioner
  • June 2014
Institute of Environment Management & Assessment
  • Associate Member
  • May 2015
institute of Occupational Safety and Health
  • TechIosh
  • May 2017
Global Association of Corporate Sustainability Officers
  • Member
  • May 2015

Training and Certifications

Graduate Diploma - Health and Safety Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2023
Lead Auditor ISO 45001:2018 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2018
Approved Trainer for NEBOSH Qualification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Approved Trainer for IOSH Qualification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Diploma in Health & Safety (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Approved Trainer for Highfield UK's Qualification (Training)
Training Institute:
Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
Date Attended:
March 2014
Registered EHS / OHS Practitioner (Training)
Training Institute:
ADVETI - EHS Center Abu Dhabi Municipality
Date Attended:
May 2013
IGC (International General Certification) (Training)
Training Institute:
NEBOSH IGC
Date Attended:
January 2013
HSW (Health & Safety at Work) (Training)
Training Institute:
NEBOSH HSW
Date Attended:
November 2012

Hobbies

  • Travelling
  • Reading