Waleed Laghbi
Khobar,Eastern Province
Summary
Motivated professional with a focus on contributing to national advancement and system optimization. Eager to refine skills and experiences to better serve organizational missions. Track record of implementing effective strategies that align with broader developmental goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Specialist, EHSS Promoter
SABIC IBN ZAHR
03.2014 - 12.2025
2024 – Present
Specialist EHSS Promoter – Polypropylene Plant
- Promoted to a specialist role for leading and promoting EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety & Security) standards.
- Recognized as Best EHSS Promoter of the Year (2024).
Senior Analysis EHSS Promoter – Polypropylene Plant
- Elevated EHSS performance through data-driven safety evaluations, sustainability practices, and training initiatives.
Lead Operator – Polypropylene Plant
- Led shift operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized production processes.
- Coordinated with SHE teams and acted as a key contact for plant management in safety-related matters.
Panel Operator – PP-1 Silo Area
- Qualified to manage and monitor process operations from the control room in the Silo unit.
Panel Operator – PP-1 Finishing Area
- Oversaw critical process parameters and ensured quality product output in the Finishing unit.
Panel Operator – PP-1 Reaction & Purification Area
- Gained deep expertise in controlling and optimizing the reaction and purification stages.
Field Operator – PP-2 Reaction Area
- Carried out safe field operations and supported panel activities in the Reaction unit.
Field Operator – PP-1 Finishing Area
- Supported plant operations in product handling and quality assurance.
Field Operator – PP-1 Purification Area
- Monitored purification processes and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
Field Operator – PP-1 Reaction Area
- Began career in operations with a focus on safe and efficient execution in the Reaction section.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical
Jubail technical instate
Skills
- Follow-up and planning skills
- Communication skill and reporting
- Team management system - SHEM & OMS
- Decision maker
- Creative thinking
Certification
- NEBOSH IGC
- Lead Auditor management ISO
- Training Acquired from Jubail Technical Institute & Ibn Zahr training center.
- Foundation Process Safety.
- Self, Stress & Time Management.
- Train the trainer
- Personal Safety.
- SAFER (Sabic ansurance for EHSS risk).
- Effective Communication & Presentation
- Work Permit Handover & Receiver
- LOTO Procedure
- Gas Test Certification
- Fire Fighter (Level - 1 & 2 & 3) Team Leader
- Industrial Rescue (Level - 1 & 2)
- Hazmat (Level - 1 & 2)
- First Aid (Level - 1)
- Safety in Industrial Plants
- FLS Program Graduate (Front Line Supervisor)
Completed IBN ZAHR’s FLS program, focused on leadership development for frontline operations.
- Key Competencies Gained:
- Leadership & Decision Making
- Team Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Operational Risk Management
- Safety Culture Promotion
Language
Arabic: mother language
English
Accomplishments
- 1. Recognized as “Safe Man” in IBN ZAHR
* Awarded in 2014, 2016, and 2021 for outstanding safety practices.
- 2. Consistently Recognized for Safety Excellence
* Selected as “Safe Man” in the Polypropylene (PP) Department approximately 5 times.
- 3. SHE Coordinator – PP Department (4 Years)
* Led Safety, Health, and Environment initiatives, ensuring high compliance and awareness levels across the department.
- 4. Team Achievement – Hazmat and Safety Excellence
* Part of the Juma'a Team, which earned the highest safety score in 2018 during collaboration with the Hazmat team.
- 5. Project Assignments by PP Management
* Assigned to key roles in the CAT Project and New VRC Project within PP1, reflecting trust and recognition from leadership.
- 6. First LOTO Implementation in IBN ZAHR
* Led the first implementation of the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) program in the PP-1 department, setting a benchmark across the company.
- 7. Process Safety Innovation
* Proposed and implemented an improved Process Safety Audit Form, enhancing clarity and effectiveness in safety evaluations.
- 8. Sustainability Champion
* Recognized as “Sustainability Man” in both 2018 and 2021 for active contributions to environmental and sustainable practices.
- 9. Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) Team Member
* Contributed to the successful implementation of OCS goals, minimizing plastic pellet loss and promoting environmental stewardship.
- 10. Campaign Contributor – Salamatuk Matters
Participated in the company-wide Salamatuk Matters Campaign, promoting health and safety awareness.
- 11. EHSS Promoter of the Year – 2024
* Honored as the Best EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety, and Security) Promoter for 2024.
Timeline
Specialist, EHSS Promoter
SABIC IBN ZAHR
03.2014 - 12.2025
Diploma - Mechanical
Jubail technical instate