Wendell Ligot, Deputy SHE Engineer

Wendell Ligot

Deputy SHE Engineer

Parsons International Limited

Location
Qatar
Education
Diploma, Occupational Safety and Health (Level 6)
Experience
23 years, 0 Months

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Deputy SHE Engineer at Parsons International Limited
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2018 to June 2023

August 2021 - June 2023
Project: Central Doha Project
Client: ASHGHAL (Public Works Authority/PWA)

November 2020 - Present
Project: P005 - Khalifa Avenue Project
Client: ASHGHAL (Public Works Authority)

July 2018 - November 2020
Project: P007 C5 P1 - Al Bustan Street South
Client: ASHGHAL (Public Works Authority)

Duties include the following:
• Develops, implements and maintains the HSE plan & procedures and all project documents related to safety, and ensures that all these documentations comply with the international and local (i.e. QCS 2014, PWA Specifications, etc.) standards and meets the project requirements.
• Reviews contractors' Health and Safety Management Plan, Procedures and Risk Assessment.
• Designs short and long term plans of action in order to prevent accidents from occurring and make certain that these plans are effectively managed.
• Works diligently with the field personnel to assist the site managers and inspectors in strictly enforcing the contract safety provisions, including compliance with the applicable safety standards.
• Participates in conducting incident/accident investigation to determine the root and underlying causes and develops strategies in preventing accident/incident in the workplace.
• Reviews and creates processes in improving the quality and effectiveness of incident investigation by performing root cause analysis and make sure that all lessons learned are effectively shared throughout the project and other concerned parties.
• Develops and administers the quarterly audit plan to identify and correct the gaps, and to ensure compliance with the safety management system and other legal requirements.
• Maintains records of safety audits and inspections, as well as required follow up actions.
• Prepares and submits audit report to SHE Manager and Senior Resident Engineer.
• Conducts bi-weekly HSE Senior Management meetings with contractors. Prepares the pertinent documents required for the meetings.
• Prepares bi-weekly trend analysis report regarding HSE key issues on site.
• Conducts and leads weekly senior management safety leadership walkthrough at site.
• Communicate all health and safety issues or concerns and follows up to confirm implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Develops yearly training matrix plan. Organizes and conducts safety trainings to all staff.
• Conducts monthly focus inspection to ensure that safety programs and procedures are effectively enforced in the field.
• Establishes and implements emergency response plan and drills.
• Conducts monthly camp and welfare project compliance audit and inspection.
• Conducts audit on health facilities compliance at the project site clinic and first aid unit.
• Prepares and submits monthly safety reports to the client.
• Conduct safety orientations for newly hire staff, weekly safety briefing and monthly safety training.
• Proactively manage multiple contractors and project sites.
• Manage and lead the HSE team to the overall administration and implementation of HSE initiatives, programs, and procedures.
• Acts in the capacity of the HSE Manager during his absence.

Safety Engineer at CH2M Hill (now Jacobs)
  • Qatar
  • August 2016 to June 2017

Project: Expressway P011 - Construction of East Corridor Project
Client: ASHGHAL (Public Works Authority)

Duties include the following:
• Checks and verifies that contractors comply and meet the HSE standards, procedure and regulatory requirements. Determines and develops approaches to solutions and corrective actions.
• Ensures the implementation of HSE program and occupational safety and health regulation at the project site.
• Conducts reviews of potential risks on projects and identifies potential mitigation measures.
• Monitors and prevents potential hazards and risk that could be present in the work place.
• Monitors and supervises the process of the work control centers and recommend for improvement.
• Conducts regular site walkthrough and inspections of the workplace and checks if it is in accordance with legal requirements.
• Conducts investigation of incidents and accidents.
• Performs onsite focus audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensures that safety requirements are followed and prepares the company for audits.
• Inspects or assess workplaces and processes for compliance with the approved method statement and risk assessment.

HSE Officer at Gulf Helicopters Co
  • Qatar
  • February 2012 to April 2016

Duties include the following:
• Manages the company HSE Policy and Management System and implements accordingly.
• Reviews and updates the hazard identification, risk assessment and the effectiveness of the preventive controls in place.
• Reviews and updates all HSE procedures for legal and other applicable requirements.
• Define HSE roles, allocating responsibilities and accountabilities, and delegate authorities to facilitate effective HSE management. This shall be documented and communicated to all.
• Carries out onsite HSE induction / training for all employees.
• Carries out structured incident investigation with the safety investigation committee.
• Attends the quarterly HSE Management review meeting.
• Conducts periodical test of procedures to respond to emergency situations and reviews the Emergency Preparedness & Response after the test and after the occurrence of any emergency situation.
• Conducts visual inspection and monitoring to all Fire alarm & firefighting systems and fire extinguishers to various location of the company.
• Coordinates the Fire alarm system & Firefighting system contractor for periodical tests.
• Keeps and updates all HSE documents and records.
• Provides professional advice within the organization on HSE matters.
• Provides necessary documents for the HSE Questionnaires during the tendering process and requirement.
• Prepares the monthly HSE performance and audit reports to be submitted to the CEO.
• Reviews the HSE Critical Activities.
• Ensures that the work performed by company’s personnel and subcontractors achieves the required HSE standards.
• Assists the HR Manager for the Civil Defense Inspection and document requirements and closeout of the report for compliance with the CDD inspection.
• Standardization of all hangar and line stations re-layout, spare storage, tools and equipment, report forms and contact details.
• Carries out weekly HSE walkthrough with the supervisors in their respective workplace.
• Conducts regular safety inspection of the workplace, operating plant and equipment.
• Attends all Engineering and Operation Safety Meetings.

Safety Officer at Qatar International Cables Company
  • Qatar
  • May 2010 to December 2011

Duties include the following:
• Developed a safety program consistent with safety requirements that sets up processes to reduce accidents and work-related injuries. The program assigns safety responsibilities to various employees.
• Creates procedures and forms for internal reporting of compliance with safety procedures as well as program violations, accidents and injuries. Also maintains Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other safety forms.
• Analyzes workforce accidents and injuries to determine where process changes, communication or training needs improvement. Develops and manages reports for company management. Recommends and implements program changes where necessary
• Ensures that safety requirements are followed and prepares the company for external and internal audits.
• Prepares audit plan, coordinates with the management about the target schedule and submits a written audit report.
• Oversees the emergency response at the company and designs safety strategy.
• Conducts safety and emergency training.
• Conducts meetings with top management and toolbox meeting for increasing safety awareness.

Project Senior HSSE Team Leader at Strabag Qatar WLL
  • Qatar
  • October 2007 to April 2010

Project: Construction of Office Building - Shell Pearl GTL in RLIC
Client: Shell Qatar; PMC: JGC/KBR JV

Duties included the following:
• Promotes health and safety within the organization and develop safer and healthier ways of working. Application of programs to remove the hazards from the work place and to correct unsafe work practices.
• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment, such as lifting devices, machine shields and scaffolding, to make sure they meet safety regulations.
• Make sure that personal protective equipment, such as dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations.
• Make sure that dangerous materials are correctly stored.
• Identifies and tests work areas for potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic fumes and explosive gas-air mixtures, and implement appropriate control measures.
• Make sure that the organization is aware of, and complies with, all legislation in relation to the use of its plant, equipment and substances, as well as in all workplace activities.
• Helps supervise the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action.
• Conduct training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation.
• Leads the HSE Officers in conducting site audit and prepare a written audit report that will be submitted to the HSE Manager.
• Assists with the rehabilitation of workers after accidents or injuries and make sure they experience a satisfactory return to work.
• Coordinates emergency procedures.
• Communicates frequently with management to report on the status of the health and safety program.
• Recommends or demands necessary action or procedural changes to correct areas not in compliance with regulations.
• Act in an advisory capacity on all matters pertaining to health and safety for the guidance of the employer and the workers.
• Conduct meetings and toolbox meeting for increasing safety awareness.
• Developed health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals.
• Reviews and comments on HSE documentation. Reviews HSE reports and statistics. Reviews and comments on HSE aspects of Work Procedures or Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of work.
• Propagates and promulgates safety and industrial hygiene instructions, procedures and standards.
• Acts as reliever to the Permit-to-Work Coordinator during his absence on site.

Project Safety Officer at Team Asia Corporation
  • Philippines
  • September 2004 to October 2007

Project: The Residences at Greenbelt Phase 2 (TRAG-2)
Client: Ayala Land, Inc.

Duties included the following:
• Identifies any hazards/unsafe situations and ensure work does not proceed until situation is made safe.
• Ensures site activities are performed in a manner that will not cause any sickness or injury to personnel and that will not damage the environment.
• Implements and administers the company’s statement policy for a safe plant.
• Conducts investigation of accident.
• Acts in an advisory capacity on all matters pertaining to health and safety for the guidance of the employer and the workers.
• Monitors all activities for compliance with HSE contractual obligation or requirements, ensuring compliance and commitment with all HSE regulations.
• Maintains safety statistics. Investigates separately or jointly with the Contractor and issues reports on near misses, incidents and accidents.
• Monitors Safety Inductions and attend Toolbox Talks to ensure site personnel are being properly briefed on any hazards/risks associated with their duties.
• Monitors and check the progress of the project.
• Ensures proper planning and scheduling of the work to be done.
• Recommends to clients the kind of product to be used.
• Oversees quality control and safety matters on the site, and ensuring that regulations are adhered to.
• Performs any similar or related duties as and when assigned by line manager/s.

Building Inspector at Parañaque City Hall
  • Philippines - Manila
  • May 2002 to September 2004

Duties included the following:
• Conducts building site inspection and assessment to check the structural quality and general safety of buildings.
• Conducts land survey prior to construction, as well as examining cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Reviews plans to ensure they meet national building codes, local ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications
• Conducts Inspection of facilities or installations to determine their environment impact, and inspecting work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards
• Creates detailed comparisons of the conditions of the different building sections, including discrepancies in color, weight, size, and grades of the materials used
• Monitoring construction sites periodically to ensure overall compliance.
• Conduct Inspection on building structures, plumbing, electrical, and sewage.

Project Supervisor / Site Engineer at Arfin Contract and Trading
  • Philippines
  • March 1999 to April 2002

Family Business

Duties included the following:
• Facilitates general supervision and direction of the work.
• Plans and schedules the work to ensure the proper progress of the project.
• Executes strict conformity with the plans and specifications.
• Ensures the proper execution of the contract.
• Conducts inspection of work and materials used for the project.
• Requires the quality of workmanship and the safety of the construction.
• Keeps a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes or variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work related discussions with client, designer and project team.
• Completes inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.

Education

Diploma, Occupational Safety and Health (Level 6)
  • at British Safety Council
  • July 2021
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Divine Word College of Laoag Laoag City
  • January 2000

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Specialties & Skills

Materials
Awareness
reports and presentation preparation
written and verbal communication
critical thinking and problem solving
observing and listening
tactfulness
sense of responsibility
interpersonal skills
physical ability to do the work
hazard identification and risk assessment
accident investigation
auditing
inspection
trainings
environmental, health and safety procedures, requirements, standards and laws
HSE Management System

Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert

Memberships

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
  • Graduate Member
  • August 2021
International Institute of Risk & Safety Management
  • Specialist
  • November 2020

Training and Certifications

OSHA 30 Hours Construction Industry (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2021
Basic Occupational Safety and Health for Construction Site Safety Officers (Certificate)
ILM Leadership and Supervisor Training Programme (Certificate)
OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor (Certificate)
IMS Internal Auditing (Certificate)
IOSH Managing Safely (Certificate)
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (OHSMS) (Certificate)
NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health and Safety (Certificate)