MUHAMMAD JUNAID
Duba ,KSA,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Results-driven HSE professional with 11+ years of experience across large-scale renewable energy, power transmission, solar PV, BESS, substations, infrastructure, and oil & gas projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Pakistan. Specialized in Testing & Commissioning safety leadership, energization readiness, SIMOPS control, LOTO management, and HSE auditing aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and NEBOSH standards. Proven ability to develop HSE systems, lead commissioning safety teams, conduct compliance audits, reduce incident rates, and ensure safe project handover to operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HSE Engineer – Amaala Utilities PPP project
Amaala Sustainable Energy Company (MASDAR–EDF JV)
Amaala Utilities PPP project KSA
2024.11 - 2026.02
- Lead HSE oversight for Testing & Commissioning and early energization of PV, BESS, substations, and utilities.
- Implement T&C-specific risk assessments, LOTO systems, PTW controls, and SIMOPS coordination.
- Conduct pre-energization safety readiness inspections and joint verification walkthroughs.
- Liaised with external bodies like Health and Safety Executive during inspections or investigations.
- Coordinated emergency response drills, enhanced organisational readiness for crises situations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations, ensured company adherence.
- Collaborated with management teams for resolution of health and safety issues.
- Reviewed plans for new projects, assessed potential risks involved.
HSE Engineer– Commissioning HSE Team Lead
Larsen & Toubro
2000 MW Independent Solar Power Plant AR-RASS-2 SA
2024.08 - 2024.11
- Managed energization permits, LOTO isolation verification, and SIMOPS safety.
- Conducted commissioning audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Ensured alignment of company's safety standards with national laws, reduced legal complications significantly.
- Initiated a recycling programme which encouraged sustainable practices within the company.
- Produced detailed reports on incidents, led to enhanced preventive measures.
- Organised workshops on waste management, achieved significant reduction in waste production.
- Developed comprehensive risk mitigation strategies resulting in fewer workplace accidents.
- Coordinated with different department heads to integrate safety protocols into all activities.
- Developed comprehensive health and safety training programmes for reduced employee accidents.
- Advised management on environmental sustainability matters for an eco-friendly business approach.
- Implemented new safety procedures that improved overall workplace security standards.
- Reviewed existing policies regularly, ensured they remained current and effective.
- Promoted safe working practices, enabling staff safety and wellbeing.
- Conducted site inspections to determine hazard-free environment.
HSE Engineer– PV Lead
Larsen & Toubro
700 MW Independent Solar Power Plant AR-RASS-1 KSA
2023.07 - 2024.08
- Supervised PV construction and pre-commissioning safety activities.
- Delivered training, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns.
- Led training sessions on health and safety protocols for staff members.
- Developed comprehensive environmental health and safety programmes.
- Collaborated with management teams for resolution of health and safety issues.
- Accomplished reduction in hazardous incidents by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Investigated workplace accidents, recommended preventative measures.
- Coordinated emergency response drills, enhanced organisational readiness for crises situations.
- Drafted detailed reports after thorough inspection of facilities.
- Implemented safety measures, reduced workplace accidents.
HSE Manager
China State Construction
: 900MW MBR SOLAR PARK DEWA PHASE V (DUBAI)UAE, United Arab Emirates
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Managed full-scope HSE operations for utility-scale solar project.
- Coordinated with different department heads to integrate safety protocols into all activities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation for improved compliance levels.
- Tracked company's carbon footprint with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular risk assessments and audits.
- Promoted safe working practices, enabling staff safety and wellbeing.
- Conducted site inspections to determine hazard-free environment.
- Managed Health, Safety and Environmental compliance for various projects.
HSE Engineer
China State Construction
DAMAC Akoya Oxygen Villas + High Rise Project, Dubai United Arab Emirates
2019.09 - 2022.09
- Conducted risk assessments, inspections, and compliance monitoring.
- Implemented safety measures, reduced workplace accidents.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations, ensured company adherence.
- Undertook site visits to confirm that health and safety regulations are being adhered.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
- Worked closely with engineering team to design safe operational procedures.
- Ensured legal compliance by implementing necessary adjustments in work processes.
- Drafted detailed reports after thorough inspection of facilities.
- Led training sessions on health and safety protocols for staff members.
HSE Officer
Al Jaber Energy Services
UZ-750 – ZEDCO – EPC1 – WEST ISLAND CIVIL, , Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
2016.07 - 2019.09
- Supported oil & gas construction and hook-up safety operations.
- Led emergency response drills, enhancing preparedness of staff.
- Created engaging training materials to facilitate employee education on HSE matters.
- Implemented risk assessment procedures, mitigating potential risks.
- Investigated accidents thoroughly for root cause analysis.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HSE regulations to ensure compliance.
- Briefed new employees on company's health and safety procedures during induction process, accelerating their understanding of the system in place.
- Improved overall HSE performance with strategic planning.
HSE Officer
Al Jaber Group
Taweelah Road Project, Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
2014.04 - 2016.06
- Performed site inspections, traffic safety control, and incident reporting.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HSE regulations to ensure compliance.
- Chaired regular safety meetings, promoting open discussion amongst workforce.
- Implemented risk assessment procedures, mitigating potential risks.
- Assisted in maintaining ISO certifications by adhering to stringent guidelines in daily operations.
- Coordinated first-aid training sessions to increase onsite medical response capability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of the Punjab
PakistanSkills
- Testing & Commissioning HSE Leadership
- Solar PV, BESS, Substations & OHTL Safety
- Energization & LOTO Control
- SIMOPS Coordination & Permit-to-Work
- HSE Audits (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001)
- Risk Assessment & Method Statements
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Emergency Response & Fire Safety
- Environmental Compliance & Sustainability
- Contractor Management & Training
Certification
- NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (IRCA Approved)
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor (IRCA Approved)
- TSP – Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Cert-IOSH
- OSHAD Certification (Abu Dhabi)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
- First Aid
- Fire Fighting
- Risk Assessment & Method Statements
- PTW Coordinator
- Confined Space
- LOTO
- Testing & Commissioning Safety
- OHTL Rescue
- Defensive Driving
- MS Office
Timeline
HSE Engineer – Amaala Utilities PPP project
Amaala Sustainable Energy Company (MASDAR–EDF JV)
2024.11 - 2026.02
HSE Engineer– Commissioning HSE Team Lead
Larsen & Toubro
2024.08 - 2024.11
HSE Engineer– PV Lead
Larsen & Toubro
2023.07 - 2024.08
HSE Manager
China State Construction
2022.09 - 2023.05
HSE Engineer
China State Construction
2019.09 - 2022.09
HSE Officer
Al Jaber Energy Services
2016.07 - 2019.09
HSE Officer
Al Jaber Group
2014.04 - 2016.06
Bachelor of Arts -
University of the Punjab