ZAFAR UL HASSAN

Working as HSE Manager at NEOM Projects involving construction of number of infrastructure projects including Schools, NEOM Hospital, media hub, exhibition center, multipurpose halls, NEOM Command Center & Police Station, hotels for the NEOM Community.
My responsibilities include, but not limited, to the following:

• Review and approve SH&E Plans.
• Understand the application of the legislation relevant to SH&E in the company’s operations and be aware of changes in legislation which might affect the company and circulate this information to management and employees as required.
• Provide input into the budgeting process to enable the arrangement of funds and facilities to meet the requirements of the SH&E Policy.
• Be aware of all incidents, near misses, observations, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions that are reported and participate in the investigation process where required.
• Verify incidents are reported to regulatory bodies in accordance with local legislation.
• Preparation of risk assessments/ Review of RAMS submitted by contractors
• Review of SH&E training needs.
• Verify persons holding posts that require formal training (such as first aiders and emergency personnel) are provided with the necessary training as required by AECOM policies and procedures or legislation.
• Assist in the setting of SH&E objectives at project level and review them at relevant intervals.
• Assist Operations with establishing budgets, staffing, and the review and development of applicable Business Group or Business Unit recognition and rewards programs and the establishment of associated criteria.
• Undertake audits of the company’s locations and project activities.
• Monitor the corrective and preventive actions taken, where audits identify non-conformance or opportunities for improvement, for confirmation of their completion and effectiveness.
• Where appropriate and in conjunction with the Human Resources (HR) Team, arrange the provision of the medical surveillance program.
• Promote the safe conduct of work and the benefits of the Company’s behaviour-based safety culture

Worked as Program Safety Manager at MOTC’s Public Bus Infrastructure Program (involving 4 large bus depots, 08 bus stations, & 06 Park & Ride Facilities, 02 BRT Stations, and more than 2500 Bus Stops/Shelters. The Bus Depots involve construction of bus parking for electrical buses, workshop buildings with maintenance bays, Service Facilities, Multi-Story Accommodation Buildings, Dining Buildings with Convenience Services, Indoor Recreational Buildings, Mosques, Administration Buildings, Operation Control Centers and other ancillary buildings and infrastructure. The eight Bus Stations Construction include a terminal building, bus bays for boarding and alighting, canopy shading, sub-station, and landscaping. Construction of Park & Rides include car parking with canopy shading, security building, entrance gate canopy, utility buildings and ticketing booths.

Prior to start working at MOTC’s Public Bus Infrastructure Program I have completed a number of Roads & Infrastructure Projects (QS036-P01, P02, P03 & P04; QS016-P01, P02, P03 & QS057; QS028-P01/P02/P03) whilst working as HSE Manager for AECOM at PWA’s “Local Roads & Drainage Program-LRDP”.. The LRDP Program consists of number of Construction Packages involving construction of 3-lane dual carriage ways, open cut and micro tunneling sewerage, surface & ground water networks projects., electrical substations, bridges, various underground utilities, relocation of transmission towers, traffic diversion/management plans etc. where I lead a team of 20 Safety Advisors.

My responsibilities include, but not limited, to the following:
• Providing advice, guidance and support to all personnel including Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Engineers at all levels on all matters relating to Safety, Health and environment in the workplace.
• Implementing the strategy for Safety, Health and environmental compliance in all locations in the region.
• Ensuring that Safety, Health and environment resources are managed in the best continuing interests of the company.
• Setting realistic objectives, goals and targets while enrolling all personnel into the process.
• Developing and maintaining excellent communications with all levels of staff providing advice, guidance, support and management assistance in a timely and quality manner.
• Monitoring policies, procedures, programs, and standards effecting construction safety at multiple projects.
• Engaging in active personnel development while assisting project resources in their individual development. Communicating effectively with external bodies (SH&E Authorities, Local National and International Authorities, Clients’ Representatives, Contractors etc. ensuring a coordinated and compliant approach to SH&E Management.
• Planning, scheduling, developing, and delivering SH&E Trainings for project staff as well as contractors.
• Plan, schedule and conduct SH&E Audits, Inspections; prepare reports and follow-up for timely completion of actions.
• Participate and lead OH&S Incident investigations
• Collecting and analyzing SH&E statistical data and writing technical reports. Maintaining compliance with governmental regulatory agencies.

AECOM - KSA worked as Field HSE Manager for “Jeddah Storm-water Drainage Program” under the SAUDI ARAMCO ownership I have completed the JSD Program consisted of 7 Construction Packages involving construction of 4 large channels that includes construction of open channels, box culverts, bridges, underground piping for stormwater drainage, roads & highways reinstatements etc. and 3 dams.
I headed the Project HSE Supervisors for the 7 Construction sites of the Program.
Brief Synopsis of responsibilities at JSDP:
• Manage all the HSE aspects of the Program and Report to the Program Manager and provide guidance and resources to the respective line managements.
• Help preparing and updating the Program Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Plan.
• Manage Review of the Contract documents for each Construction Package in respect of HSE requirements and procedures and advise the Project Manager of any deficiency.
• Ensure through respective project leads that all the statutory requirements in place before starting respective jobs at the project sites e.g., Saudi Road Traffic Permits, Amana Excavation Permits, Amana Landfill Permits, Saudi Electric Company Permits etc.
• Attend meetings with governmental agencies’ representatives e.g., Saudi Traffic, Amana, Saudi Electric for resolving utility conflicts and other issues related to public.
• Conduct regular site HSE inspections with respective client site representatives and contractor management to ensure full adherence with Client (Saudi Aramco) HSE Management System for the Program.
• Prepare program wide plan for “Emergency Drills” and participate post drills critique meetings for recommendations to improve the emergency preparedness etc.

At JACOBS, an American PMC Company I performed as an Area HSE Manager for MARAFIQ- Yanbu Projects that include construction of Steam Turbine Generation Project, an Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant, Rehabilitation and Expansion of Sanitary Waste Treatment plant Project, Home Ownership Program Project, Sales Gas Network Project, Force Main Line Project and other small Projects.
I lead a Team of 25 HSE Engineers/Officers.

My responsibilities at JACOBS included, but not limited, to the followings:
• Manage all the HSE aspects of the Projects on site and Report to the Manager of Projects and relevant management meetings on the safety progress and all non-conformities to Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS) on the project sites and provide guidance and resources to the line managements.
• Review the Contract documents for each Construction Package in respect of Safety requirements and procedures and advise the Project Manager of any deficiency.
• Attend safety meetings and actively participate in decision making to improve safe working conditions/practices on Marafiq Projects.
• Conduct regular safety inspections with Contractor and subcontractors to ensure full adherence with Client HSE Management System and Contractual obligations and report to Construction Manager in case of deficiency.
• Periodic HSE audits to ensure Contractor compliance with accepted practices, MARAFIQ & RC requirements and in accordance with the applicable legislation.
• Review/comment/approve Contractors submittals relevant to HSE such as HSE plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments.
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 Successfully Completed AGD-II (GASCO-ADCO) Project working for BECTEL-USA (EPC Company) with “ZERO ACCIDENT” Philosophy, extensive HSE trainings, People Based Safety Program and Proactive Monitoring.(Jul/08 - Oct/09)

 Completed successfully MIRFA-1 Project for Nitrogen Generation (A LINDE-GASCO JV) that involved 2 Trains of ASU, where as Manager HSE I lead a team of 50 HSE Engineers and inspectors, two First Aid Facilities, a Training Center and an Emergency Response Team. (Oct/09 - Sep/09)

My responsibilities at the projects included, but not limited, to the followings:

Safety Management Program: Formulate and help implement HSE management program in line with Client Company requirements; Develop HSE procedures in line with Client requirements and liaise for approval. Inspections/Audits: Prepare HSE inspection/audit plans of the work site, maintain inspection reports and bring out uncontrollable non-compliance situations to the notice of the management.

At SABIC's SHARQ I performed as Sr. HSE Coordinator for Sharq third Expansion Project (a $2.28bn project involving construction of a PE, Ethylene plant involving installation of heavy steel structures, piping, columns, vessels, pumps, , utilities , Electrical Substations, and storage tanks etc.