Hussain Ayub Sahibzada
Health & Safety Practitioner
Summary
Hussain is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP®) with 12+ years of experience leading Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs for high-risk construction and energy megaprojects across challenging environments. He excels in strategic planning, hazard identification, and incident investigation, designing integrated HSE systems that prioritize operational safety, workforce welfare, and compliance with ISO 45001 and International standards. His leadership at NEOM, Bechtel, and Aramco has driven transformative safety cultures through innovative training programs, emergency response protocols, and rigorous contractor compliance, while championing worker welfare initiatives like mental health awareness and accommodation standards. Skilled in personnel supervision and relationship management, Hussain bridges technical requirements with field execution, fostering collaboration across multicultural teams and regulatory bodies. Combining an MBA, Post Graduate Diploma in Safety & Risk Management, and ongoing Master’s studies, Hussain designs pragmatic solutions that safeguard workforce wellbeing, optimize productivity, and fortify organizational reputations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
54
54
years of post-secondary education
Work history
ES&H Manager
Bechtel Corporation
10.2023
- Create, establish, and manage comprehensive safety programs
- Evaluate contractor health and safety plans for appropriateness and practicality relative to specific contractual work
- Lead safety staff and enhance their professional growth to fulfill future staffing needs
- Sustain collaborative relationships with project teams, clients, and regulatory bodies
- Investigate accidents, identify root causes, and propose effective corrective actions
- Develop and oversee a dynamic and evidence-based safety strategy to prevent injuries, workplace hazards, and property damage
- Verify that all contractors adhere to the project's safety guidelines and promptly address any unsafe practices
- Provide insights to the Area Director on patterns in incidents/accidents and suggest strategies to prevent recurrences
- Inform management about the status of safety initiatives and address unresolved safety concerns
- Maintain and update a comprehensive safety documentation system
- Engage in the training and development of personnel, including conducting job-related and formal training sessions
- Plan and assess staffing requirements for projects, perform performance evaluations, and offer career guidance.
Regional Manager H&S - Outer Regions
NEOM Enterprise
09.2021 - 09.2023
- The role includes representing the Client organization and advising the PMCs and ICs on enhancing their Health and Safety standards and meeting the NEOM's HSE Demands
- Master Corporate H&S program, policies and procedures designed for specific project, zone, area and community
- Organize H&S program for Project Management Consultant and Implementing contractors
- Develop and implement Regional Health and Safety strategy in support of Continuous Improvement activities to reduce the frequency and severity of incidents, accidents and illnesses and promote safe, healthy and environmentally sustainable work practices for the workforce
- Support PMCs and assess implementation of NEOM Zero Accident Plans, recommend actions to address opportunities for improvement (OFIs)
- Examine HSE documents of contractors and assure compatibility with project requirements
- Conduct trend analysis of investigations findings to address deficiencies and identify appropriate corrective actions
- Monitor the compliance and identify and address safety issues that would lead to potential incidents
- Oversee all project operations for smooth flow of construction processes aligned with corporate policies and procedures
- Evaluate PMC & ICs efficacy of established operational controls conducting site visits, inspections, auditing, meeting and performance reporting
- Boost HSE performance by providing guidance and consultation reviewing and analyzing the Leading and Lagging indicators of PMC & ICs.
HSE SUPERVISOR - EMEA
CB&I-MCDERMOTT
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Assist Project HSE Manager in efficient functioning of project approved HSE Plans and implementing Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Assist in safe execution, testing and commissioning of project scope of work
- Assist in developing project required HSE procedures, programs and policies
- Coordinate with construction supervision in organizing execution of critical hazardous tasks
- Provide guidance and support to Safety Officers in implementing Project HSE Plans
- Present all site HSE Matters to HSE Manager and suggest corrective measures
- Assign task, impart training and facilitate crew for required knowledge & know how
- Conduct surveys, participate in site walks, regular monitor & track multiple task issues
- Address all concerns and launch issue-based awareness campaigns to achieve HSE goals
- Coordinate with site management to present high degree compliance during internal/external HSE assessment and audit events
- Assist in Incident investigations and follow up corrective & preventive action plans
- Assist in implementing information, instructions & HSE training program for crews
- Participate in schedule meetings and organize mock drills
- Prepare and submit consolidated safety reports to management
- Represent all site HSE matters with site supervision and project management.
Lead HSE Officer - Subcons
SAUDI ARCHIRODON
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Ensuring the compliance of Aramco’s health and safety standards by the Sub contractor
- Collection and record keeping of all kinds of Subcontractors’ HSE inspections and observation records
- Compile Subcontractors’ Periodic HSE Performance reports and present to HSE Manager
- Determining the potential hazards to workers, equipment and environment and advise immediate corrective actions
- Looking after the onshore simultaneous operations and offshore activities
- Inspection of Personal floating device and ensuring the adequate edge protection for workers working near the sea
- Assisting HSE Manager in conducting Baseline risk assessment
- Daily reporting to HSE Manager about the at-Risk conditions and lagging areas on site
- Implementation of health and safety standards mentioned in Aramco’s general instructions
- Inspecting the work site daily
- Reporting of any unsafe acts/conditions to the supervisors
- Providing recommendations to correct deficiencies and follow-up to ensure corrective actions have been taken
- Participating in incident investigations, safety meetings, drills, etc
- Monitor JSA Briefing prior to start of any activity
- Communicating safety rules and standards to the contractor and subcontractor workforce
- Conducting Fire Fighting demonstration to the fire fighters
- Conducting weekly Safety inspections for the workplace and camp facilities
- Assist HSE Manager in preparation of Site Traffic and other response Plans
- Conduct Refreshing Training to workforce on the safe working procedures
- Reviewing the Work Permits to ensure all the necessary precautions are in place.
HSE Officer
Contracting & Construction Enterprises
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Assist in implementing Aramco General Instructions (GIs) on works
- Supervise site activities coordinate with execution team to maintain safe work environment
- Assist in conducting Risk assessment / Job Hazard Analysis (JSA) of day-to-day Jobs
- Ensure daily and periodic inspections are carried out and recorded
- Monitor site operations and ensure adequate HSE surveillance is available
- Report unsafe acts and conditions and assist HSE Manger for improvement on issues
- Assist HSE Manager prepare and devise improvement plan in lagging areas
- Assist in managing incidents, conduct investigations and prepare reports
- Ensure Welfare & HSE First Aid Response arrangements are available and intact.
Safety Supervisor
Habib Rafiq Ltd - HRL
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Implementing Project HSE work standards and plans
- Conduct site visits and monitor safe work practices
- Ensure required documents for works execution are valid & in place
- Prepare Incident reports and assist in investigation
- Prepare Dashboard Reports
- Lead in conducting HSE surveys & inspections to find imminent hazards
- Conduct Issue based Safety Talks with relevant crews
- Conduct Hazard Identification & Risk assessment for critical activities
- Participate in Management Safety Walk
- Conduct GAS Test for confined space
- Supervise activities of Field Safety Representatives (FSR) and assist them on safety concerns
- Supervising Commissioning activities and maintain necessary Area Restrictions and post required Signage.
Safety Officer
Ahsan Brothers Company-ABC
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Looking after safe operations of construction activities
- Conduct Safety Toolbox Talk for awareness
- Inspect PPE and monitor compliance
- Conduct Site observations and prepare Report
- Maintain & Update ERP information
- Conduct Equipment / Tools Inspection
- Prepare Incident Report and assist in investigation
- Provide suitable signage & instruction posters on workplace.
Education
Master of Science - Safety & Risk Management
University of Strathclyde
GlasgowMaster of Business Administration - Entrepreneurial Action
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, UKPostgraduate - Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Strategic Management
Qualifi
Diploma - Health, Safety and Environment
Professional Skill Recognition Board
IslamabadHigh School Diploma -
Punjab Group of Colleges
IslamabadSecondary School Certificate -
Margalla Grammar School
Wah CanttSkills
- Risk Assessment
- Leadership
- Incident Investigation and Analysis
- Confident communicator
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Cultural Awareness and Diversity Management
Driving Licenses
Saudi Arabia – Pakistan
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 05/24/94
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital status: Single
- Religion: Islam
- Visa status: 2438661957 (Transferable Iqama)
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ES&H Manager
Bechtel Corporation
10.2023
Regional Manager H&S - Outer Regions
NEOM Enterprise
09.2021 - 09.2023
HSE SUPERVISOR - EMEA
CB&I-MCDERMOTT
03.2020 - 02.2021
Lead HSE Officer - Subcons
SAUDI ARCHIRODON
08.2018 - 02.2020
HSE Officer
Contracting & Construction Enterprises
11.2017 - 02.2018
Safety Supervisor
Habib Rafiq Ltd - HRL
01.2016 - 05.2017
Safety Officer
Ahsan Brothers Company-ABC
08.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Safety & Risk Management
University of Strathclyde
Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurial Action
Anglia Ruskin University
Postgraduate - Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Strategic Management
Qualifi
Diploma - Health, Safety and Environment
Professional Skill Recognition Board
High School Diploma -
Punjab Group of Colleges
Secondary School Certificate -
Margalla Grammar School
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