Eyad Sallam
Riyadh
Summary
Accomplished Corporate HSE & Sustainability Director with a history of impactful leadership at Ayar International Contracting. Drove sustainability strategies and process improvements, resulting in an 80% reduction in incident frequency. Strengthened safety and compliance culture through proactive risk assessment and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate HSE & Sustainability Director
Ayar International Contracting & Property development (under Al Jammaz Group)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2022 - Current
- Executed strategic QHSE planning and management to foster collaborative success.
- Established and implemented QHSE budget aligned with P&L strategies.
- Ensured comprehensive QHSE plans for all projects were established and executed.
- Maintained compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, and ISO 18001 standards across AICC.
- Planned, executed, and enhanced HSE and quality audits for continuous improvement.
- Identified QHSE training needs for staff and implemented effective training programs.
- Deployed competent QHSE personnel to ensure project success.
- Secured necessary QHSE resources to support project execution.
- Led projects sustainability and HSE management initiatives for large-scale construction and property development.
- Developed sustainability strategies aligned with corporate goals and industry standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement eco-friendly initiatives across the organization.
- Conducted environmental impact assessments to identify areas for improvement and compliance.
- Engaged stakeholders in sustainability programs to promote awareness and participation.
- Managed waste reduction projects to enhance recycling and resource conservation efforts.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source sustainable materials and reduce carbon footprint.
- Trained staff on best practices for sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives.
- Participated in conferences, workshops, and webinars focused on topics related to corporate social responsibility, environmental protection, and conservation.
- Collaborated with management to implement health and safety programs.
- Developed and implemented corporate safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed environmental policies to ensure regulatory compliance across all operations.
- Prepared reports on CSR activities for management and external stakeholders.
- Created reports outlining the progress of sustainability efforts within the organization.
Senior Manager/HSE- Contractor Management
Red Sea Development Company
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed HSE for contractor on mega airport and infrastructure development project.
- Conducted regular safety observation tours to monitor HSE functions at sites.
- Maintained QHSE Management System in alignment with company policies and objectives.
- Planned and conducted evacuation mock drills and health leadership tours.
- Ensured investigations and lessons learned were implemented for site incidents and near misses.
- Performed scheduled inspections and audits, reporting findings to project director.
- Supported project team in addressing non-conformance issues related to HSE.
- Monitored compliance with environmental regulations, including air, water, and soil quality.
Corporate HSE & Sustainabity Manager
Ayar International Contracting & Property development and SLTCC Company(under Al Jammaz Group)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed and Implemented HSE strategies and plans for projects compliance and effectiveness. Led digital transformation in HSE management and reporting.
- Managed waste reduction projects to enhance recycling and resource conservation efforts.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source sustainable materials and reduce carbon footprint.
- Developed and implemented sustainability initiatives to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste.
- Ensured ISO 9001:2015 compliance for TAROUK and AICC companies.
- Executed HSE system alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 18001 standards.
- Planned and conducted HSE and quality audits to enhance operational standards.
- Identified training needs and executed HSE training programs for staff.
- Deployed competent HSE personnel across projects to maintain HSE assurance.
- Secured necessary HSE resources to support project requirements.
- Engaged management in steering meetings to foster HSE and quality leadership.
- Developed and implemented safety programs for diverse operational environments.
- Collaborated with management to enhance safety policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders on initiatives aimed at improving overall organizational culture around health and safety matters.
- Developed sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact of operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into business operations.
- Integrated sustainability solutions into existing policies and procedures to ease adoption and maximize results.
- Developed strategies for implementing sustainable practices across multiple locations.
- Researched new technologies and methods that could help improve the organization's sustainability objectives.
- Collaborated with management to implement health and safety programs.
- Provided training on safe working practices, hazardous materials management, emergency response plans.
- Investigated incidents involving workplace injuries or property damage to determine root causes and recommend corrective action.
- Assisted in developing emergency preparedness plans and conducting drills as needed.
- Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
- Provided health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Senior Quality, Safety and Sustainability Manager
KONE Middle East
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Directed quality and safety enhancements, achieving ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications through cross-departmental taskforces.
- Managed external audits to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Executed quality maturity models in construction and maintenance, elevating safety culture across the organization.
- Reduced frequency of incident and quality NCRs by fostering a proactive reporting culture for QA/QC and safety issues.
- Led construction site quality assurance, planning inspections and managing internal testing protocols.
- Achieved notable improvement in customer loyalty index to 66 in 2017 from 30 in 2015 through effective experience strategies.
- Resolved 180 NCRs annually with timely corrective actions completed within two weeks.
- Developed sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental impact, integrating waste reduction and recycling programs into company operations.
- Engaged stakeholders in sustainability programs to promote awareness and participation.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source sustainable materials and reduce carbon footprint.
- Monitored regulatory changes to ensure compliance with environmental laws and policies.
- Prepared presentations about the organization's sustainability efforts for internal and external audiences.
- Created reports outlining the progress of sustainability efforts within the organization.
- Developed and implemented sustainability initiatives to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste.
- Developed safety policies and procedures for construction site compliance.
- Developed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards and risks.
- Led training sessions for staff on emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Implemented incident reporting systems for tracking safety events and investigations.
- Investigated incidents and accidents in the workplace, documented findings, and determined corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Implemented new technologies to improve HSE management, like digitization.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Monitored hazardous materials storage areas for safe conditions.
- Engaged in meetings with local authorities as required by law or requested by management.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs for the organization.
- Promoted culture of safety dedicated to maintaining maximum productivity.
- Collaborated with management to enhance workplace safety culture.
- Monitored and reported on key QHSE performance indicators for management review.
- Led incident investigations and root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences.
- Performed internal audits to verify compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured that employees are aware of their responsibilities regarding health and safety issues.
- Developed and implemented QHSE policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assessed potential risks associated with operations, processes or products to determine appropriate preventive measures.
- Organized meetings with workers representatives to discuss health and safety concerns.
- Established emergency preparedness plans in response to various types of hazards or disasters.
- Inspected facilities and job sites to identify and correct potential hazards and verify safety and regulation compliance.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate such workplace hazards.
- Developed programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries to improve operational productivity.
- Promoted safety awareness through internal memoranda, newsletters, intranet and specific training programs.
- Delivered training for personnel in areas of safety, accident prevention and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in facilities.
Divisional HSE and Sustainability Manager
BIC Contracting (Habtoor Leighton)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Based in Riyadh- Saudi Araba: Led and implemented HSE and Quality management systems and control for major projects : (e.g, Jeddah airport hangers and maintenance buildings construction, King Fahad hospital buildings project, handled railway stations projects , high rise building projects, housing, infrastructure,etc).
- Developed and implemented corporate/group HSE and quality procedures, improved safety and quality KPIs, planned and executed HSE strategies for company's projects
- Developed and implemented company QHSE (safety and quality) systems assurance including ISO 9001:2008, ITPS, QA/QC plans and manuals, and QHSE training references.
- Developed and executed company's projects risk assessments, safety and quality plans and HSE programs for major projects like construction of Jeddah airport hangar, King Fahd Medical city (hospitals) construction and bauxite mine infrastructure.
- Effectively managed subcontractors’ quality for best performance to Leighton standards.
- Managed successfully sites QA/QC activities.
- Conducted and led two quality and safety management steering committees .Liaised with third party and clients auditors, maintaining ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2004 systems for the company and projects and always we were successful with no major non-conformities.
- Acted as management representative/MR for QHSE international standards.
- Designed and ensured that quality and HSE trainings are conducted regularly across company’s projects
- Improved employee and subcontractors’ quality, safety and welfare by developing and implementing behavior based safety observation program and vendor prequalification, selection and monitoring program.
- Developed sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate environmental goals.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to promote sustainable practices company-wide.
- Created training materials to educate staff on sustainability protocols.
- Facilitated workshops focused on enhancing employee engagement in sustainability efforts.
- Conducted audits of facilities to assess compliance with regulatory standards and identify opportunities for improvement in environmental performance.
- Developed and implemented sustainability initiatives to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as energy bills, water usage records. to measure impact of initiatives on resource conservation.
- Coordinated with vendors on purchasing materials needed to support green initiatives.
Corporate Quality, Safety and Environment Manager
Al-Khodari Contracting
Khobar
12.2008 - 07.2012
- Staffed HSE and quality department in multiple sites
- Managed Quality and safety department resources for best safety and quality performance
- Developed and successfully implemented till final certification ISO 9001:2008 quality management systems, and OHSAS 18001:2007 safety management System.
- Developed and implemented projects and corporate quality and safety plans including risk assessments and mitigations.
- Ensured quality and safety inductions and trainings are implemented in all company’s activities
- Ensured quality and HSE management and company’s operations comply with required Quality codes and HSE standards
- Planned and Managed corporate quality audits on projects by scheduled visits, launched and successfully
- Established and monitored quality and safety KPIS.
- Conducted and led two HSE and quality management steering committees one for corporate (department managers) and one for projects managers on quarterly basis.
- Prepared, communicated and explained lessons learnt from quality non-compliances, complaints and incidents.
- Reported quality and HSE performance and improved KPIS.
- Developed environmental policies to align with regulatory requirements.
- Led training sessions for staff on sustainability practices.
- Conducted audits to assess compliance with environmental standards.
- Managed waste reduction programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Communicated environmental objectives to stakeholders and management.
- Developed strategies for reducing energy consumption at company facilities.
- Assisted with the development of Environmental Impact Assessments for new projects or processes.
- Developed and implemented environmental policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Advocated for sustainable business practices throughout the organization.
- Developed employee training programs on environmental topics such as hazardous materials handling and waste disposal methods.
Regional EHS (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) Manager
General Electric / GE Oil and Gas
Doha, Qatar
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Provided HSE / EHS advice, leadership and support to oil & gas sites (including construction and transportation from and to site), construction projects of GE in Middle East, client’s sites, gas shutdown projects etc. Developed EHS and security procedures.
- Led continuous improvement of EHS performance including OSHA & LTA reductions, emergency preparedness, site work plans, job safety analysis, ergonomics and process change
- Implemented HSE management systems derived from OHSAS 18001 and GE Oil and Gas EHS management system...
- Approved Safety/HSE plans for contractors, released HSE plans for clients for shutdowns, service, and installations at oil & gas sites in Middle East.
- Managed effectively security and crisis management across ME
- Designed and Delivered HSE trainings, behavioral safety programs, STOP card system, etc. for staff and subcontractors.
- Managed HSE audits (by client, on contractor, and by third parties).
- Conducted and arranged risk assessments, method statements, Job safety analysis and JSAs
- Developed and implemented environmental management systems.
- Managed waste reduction programs across operations.
- Led risk assessments for potential environmental impacts.
- Engaged with community on environmental awareness projects.
- Reviewed new technologies for their potential impact on the environment.
- Planned and coordinated environmental audits to ensure regulatory requirements were met.
- Evaluated vendors' products based on their ability to reduce impacts on the environment.
Environmental, Safety and Sustainability Manager
RAK FTZ
Ras Al Khaima, United Arab Emirates
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Implemented the JV corporate HSE policies and regulations across business zones and projects
- Managed site based HSSE inspections and inspectors, closely supervised them for HSE results (improvements), and developed their performance.
- Structured, developed and implemented OHSAS 18001, QMS/ISO9001:2000, and EMS/ ISO 14001:2004 for the JV
- Led the organization to ISO 14001 certification.
- Successfully formulated developed and implemented HSSE procedures for and driving/managing the HSSE cultural change
- Developed and conducted training courses for staff, clients and to construction, electrical and EMP contractors in HSSE activities
- Effectively managed fire safety and fire prevention and protection.
- Developed sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate environmental goals.
- Managed sustainability reporting to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed supply chain for sustainability risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Assisted in developing budgets for sustainability-related activities.
- Served as a point of contact between internal teams and external partners regarding issues related to environmental stewardship.
Regional HSE Manager
ExxonMobil Middle East
Dubai
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Managed to improve safety cultural practices and engagement of employees across Middle East by steering HSE meetings and new out of the box ideas like cross country safety audits, and leadership HSE inspections which resulted in reducing LTIs by 100 % and increasing safety near miss reporting and eliminating high risk incidents.
- Successfully implemented ExxonMobil HSE policies for oil plants across Middle East
- Ensured External and Internal quality and HSSE incidents are e-logged, investigated and resolved promptly and efficiently.
- Set and executed HSE training plans of staff, and ensuring competency of staff that have effect on quality & HSSE systems.
- Established and implemented risk assessments for oil blending plants across Middle East
- Managed safety of subcontractors and suppliers/ reduced LTIs, increased near misses corrective and preventive actions
- Ensured Job safety analyses and TBTs are conducted across Middle East oil blending plants.
Senior HSE, Security and Quality Coordinator
Fine Hygienic FZE
Dubai
06.1999 - 05.2003
- Reduced incident frequency rate by 80 % by leadership
- Inspections , steering meetings and employees engagement and awareness
- Delivered safety toolbox talks
- Implemented ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 management systems and liaised with the consultant till final certification was obtained
- Attended and solved customer complaints and ensured continuous product tests are carried out to improve the products.
- Carried out customer satisfaction surveys.ve actions
Quality and Hygiene Engineer
Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Amman
09.1995 - 09.1998
- Ensured pharmaceutical products and manufacturing practices comply with products specs; ensured HSE practices are implemented in manufacturing areas, Audits on factory based on GMP, cGMP norms and all hygienic and sanitary standards).
Education
B.SC - Chemical Engineering
Jordan University of Science & Technology (J.U.S.T)
Irbid, Jordan09.1995
Skills
- Process improvement
- Quality / QA/QC master Auditing
- Customer relations and customer needs analysis
- Multi-operations management
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Multi-site operations expert
- Customer-orientated
- High-profile presentations and toastmaster skills
- People’s management and leadership for results
- Documentation and quality reports management and writing skills
- Risk mitigation techniques
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Incident investigation and problem solving (Fishbone, 5-Why, Six Sigma)
- Sustainability strategy
- Health and safety auditing
- Training program development
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- SSPA Certified Sustainability Practitioner
- ISO 14001 Lead auditor certificate
- NEBOSH IGC Certification with Credit, July 2007, Euro-Link Safety-Dubai
- ESG ED4S Canadian Institute certified on 8 weeks in Environment, Social and Governance. May,2025
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, TUV Austria, Jan,2025
- Behavioral Safety leadership certification, March, 2010, Dominique Cooper Program, Bahrain
- Train the trainer certified, Saudi Vocational Institute , 08,July-13,July,2025
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Oct, 2013, Hyoon International, Riyadh
- OSHA 30 Hours Construction, 2011, Dammam
- HAZOP Certified, Dammam, 2011
- COSHH Manager Certification, Knights Safety Academy, 06/06/2025
- Business Continuity Certificate , 06/2020, Project management institute , Riyadh
Affiliations
- Panelist in Saudi HSE Week 2025 in Feb 2025, delivered a panel discussion about digital transformation and AI in driving safety culture in high-risk industries
- Panelist and keynote speaker in ESG conferences in Saudi Arabia
- Award as one of top 15 HSE Leaders in the Middle East
Membership
- Member in Sustainability Professionals -Saudi Arabia.
- Member in Saudi Engineers Association
- Member in Jordan's Engineers Association
- Member in AICHE-Sustainability
- Member in ESG Business Institute
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate HSE & Sustainability Director
Ayar International Contracting & Property development (under Al Jammaz Group)
09.2022 - Current
Senior Manager/HSE- Contractor Management
Red Sea Development Company
12.2021 - 09.2022
Corporate HSE & Sustainabity Manager
Ayar International Contracting & Property development and SLTCC Company(under Al Jammaz Group)
08.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Quality, Safety and Sustainability Manager
KONE Middle East
09.2014 - 04.2019
Divisional HSE and Sustainability Manager
BIC Contracting (Habtoor Leighton)
07.2012 - 08.2014
Corporate Quality, Safety and Environment Manager
Al-Khodari Contracting
12.2008 - 07.2012
Regional EHS (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) Manager
General Electric / GE Oil and Gas
09.2007 - 12.2008
Environmental, Safety and Sustainability Manager
RAK FTZ
06.2005 - 06.2007
Regional HSE Manager
ExxonMobil Middle East
05.2003 - 05.2005
Senior HSE, Security and Quality Coordinator
Fine Hygienic FZE
06.1999 - 05.2003
Quality and Hygiene Engineer
Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
09.1995 - 09.1998
B.SC - Chemical Engineering
Jordan University of Science & Technology (J.U.S.T)
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