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Yahkoob koomboottil, HSE Engineer

Yahkoob koomboottil

HSE Engineer·Pioneer Engineering Consultancy

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Occupational Health & Safety Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 1 months

HSE Engineer

January 2020 - February 2025

Pioneer Engineering Consultancy

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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January 2020 - February 2025

Providing comprehensive HSE advisory to Project Manager, Resident Engineer and all members of Construction management team where appropriate on the Project.
Review Project HSE Plan, Construction EMP and Traffic Management Plan from the contractor to ensure compliance with local, federal and relevant HSE requirements and Code of Practices.
Reviewing Contractor’s weekly and monthly HSE reports, Risk Assessment, Method Statements, Inspections and Test Plan.
Participating in the investigation of site accidents and incidents.
Preparing consultant monthly safety reports.
Participating in senior management weekly HSE tour and preparing the reports.
Issuing improvement/ prohibition notices and NCRs whenever required.
Participating in the weekly HSE meetings with client and contractor and preparing minutes of meeting.
Conducting HSE related training to Consultant staff on weekly basis.
Liaising with client EHS Engineers & inspectors for the implementation of approved HSE Plan on site.
Conducting regular internal audits to ensure compliance with procedures.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Safety

Sr. HSE Officer

May 2017 - December 2019

Ghantoot Group ( Building Division)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2017 - December 2019

Compliance with the Company safety Procedures and Policies in accordance with the requirements of the ISM Code, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 45001:2018 Standards.
Ensuring approved HSE plan is effectively implemented at site by regular and periodic inspection and report any Noncompliance to the project HSE Manger and Construction Team.
Carrying out/participating Task Risk Assessments and considering how risks could be reduced.
Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.
Recommending improvements to working practices and ensure that are safe and comply with legislation.
Leading in-house training to employees about health and safety issues and risks.
Planning practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting safety.
Attending safety committee meetings. .
Carrying out accident investigations on site and producing subsequent reports and recommendations.
Weekly & Monthly Walk down around the Site along with Senior Site Management.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Safety

Sr HSE Officer

May 2015 - May 2017

M4 Contracting

United Arab Emirates

May 2015 - May 2017

Compliance with the Company safety Procedures and Policies in accordance with the requirements of the ISM Code, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Standards.
Prepare the safety documents including plans & procedures
Carrying out accident investigations on site and producing subsequent reports and recommendations.
Weekly & Monthly Walk down around the Site along with Senior Site Management.
Developing, Reviewing and approving all HSE submittals in regard to HSE plan for whole project and risk assessment plan for each activity.
Managing contract work and overseeing their health and safety performance onsite
Keeping up to date with new legislation and ensuring the implementation.
Organizing third party inspection to equipment and training to site team,
Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being implemented.
Ensure accurate interpretation and timely communication of HSE issues to the HSE Manager.
Ensure that a full-strength team is always available and that appropriate training is provided to site Emergency Response Team (ERT) members.
Report any non-conforming site safety violation by subcontractors & workers.
Able to perform hazard assessments to confirm effectiveness of procedures.
Enforce safety regulations at all levels of organization.
Ensuring strict adherence to client work permit procedure

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Safety

HSE OFFICER

March 2013 - April 2015

Consolidated Contractors Company

Doha, Qatar

March 2013 - April 2015

Conduct regular site safety inspections and prepare the site safety observation report and ensure its timely closeout.
Ensure daily site safety observation report has been addressed to the concerned construction team and corrective action has been taken.
Ensure that all the site personnel are adequately trained to carry out the specific job.
Ensure that adequate Emergency equipment are available at working area.
Inspect & Ensure proper maintenance, calibration and operation of all safety equipment.
Participating in the investigation of site accidents and incidents.
Conducting hands on training on site and risk assessment in site, notably lifting, scaffolding, hot work & Excavations etc.
Conducting mass tool box meeting for company workers and sub-contractors.
Ensure that all the critical activities are started by obtaining the valid work permit.
Ensure that supervisors are conducted job briefing by verifying the JSTI.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Safety

HSE OFFICER

May 2011 - March 2013

Spark Building contracting llc

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2011 - March 2013

Ensuring valid work permit has been obtained from client prior to start any activities on the site
Ensuring gas test has been conducted prior to operatives entering to the work area.
Ensuring the valid approved Risk Assessment and method of statement has been available on site and communicated to the work force.
Responsible for undertaking inspections and ensuring implementation and compliance with approved HSE procedures and local regulations.
Promoting better safety awareness through monthly safety campaigns through proactive training, toolbox talks and poster campaigns.
Administer the first-aid & prepare medical program and maintain facility and supplies, to ensure readiness at all time.
Conducting mass tool box meeting for company workers and sub-contractors.
Participating in the investigation of site accidents and incidents.
Assisting HSE manager for preparing the HSE reports

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Safety

Safety Officer

February 2008 - May 2011

JC Maclean International

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

February 2008 - May 2011

Responsible for undertaking inspections and ensuring implementation and compliance with approved HSE procedures and local regulations
Conducting mass tool box meeting for company workers and sub-contractors.
Participating in the investigation of site accidents and incidents.
Conduct regular training to the work force and line supervisors
Preparing site safety report and submit to the client and corporate office
Participating while preparing risk assessment ant method of statement
Preparing COSHH assessment and ensuring that it is communicated to the work force.
Report any noncompliance to site management and cooperate HSE manger.
Implementation of the work permit system.
Conduct Site Safety induction to the company personnel.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Safety

Education

Innovative OHS Training

February 2025

February 2025

Diploma, Occupational Health & Safety Management

United Arab Emirates

Qualifi Level 7 International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety management,

Univercity of Calicut

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, B. Com

India

National Institute of fire engineering

December 2007

December 2007

Diploma, Fire & Safety Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

Skills

Hazardous Materials Management
Expert
Hazardous Materials Management
Expert
Risk Analysis
Expert
Risk Analysis
Expert
Hazard Assessment
Expert
Hazard Assessment
Expert
NEBOSH
Expert
NEBOSH
Expert
OHSAS 18001
Expert
OHSAS 18001
Expert
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point),l
Expert
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point),l
Expert
OSHAD Approved OSH Practitioner ( Grade B)
Expert
OSHAD Approved OSH Practitioner ( Grade B)
Expert
Worked in High rise Building Construction, Oil & Gas, Road & Infrastructure projects
Expert
Worked in High rise Building Construction, Oil & Gas, Road & Infrastructure projects
Expert
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Expert
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Expert
Deep knowledge in preparing HSE Manuals, Site Specific HSE Plans with Risk Assessment.
Expert
Deep knowledge in preparing HSE Manuals, Site Specific HSE Plans with Risk Assessment.
Expert
NEBOSH
Expert
NEBOSH
Expert
Hazardous Materials Management
Expert
Hazardous Materials Management
Expert
Risk Analysis
Expert
Risk Analysis
Expert
Hazard Assessment
Expert
Hazard Assessment
Expert
OHSAS 18001
Expert
OHSAS 18001
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker
Tamil
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
NEBOSH IGC
Jan 2010

Training
ISO 45001 Lead auditor
Innovative OHS Training
Mar 2024