WAQAS HANIF
Dubai
Summary
Highly qualified HSE management professional with over experience in charting out several safety measures for minimizing occurrence of accidents, fires, calamities; conducting investigations for determining the cause of industrial accidents with construction industry specialization. Extensively experienced in identification and assessment of risks & hazards, and developing & implementing appropriate processes/procedures within the framework of HSE policy and guidelines in order to meet HSE objectives. NEBOSH Certified with demonstrated expertise in streamlining/enhancing HSE operations to attain “Zero Incidents” target through continual review of HSE performance by way of regular inspections, audits and implementing effective preventive measures Adept in imparting training to personnel on use of fire protection systems, occupational health, emergency preparedness, etc. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with strong analytical, team building, problem solving and organizational abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HSSE Engineer
EXAP Contracting Co SAUDIA
01.2022 - Current
- Projects: Durrah Landport Backup power Project, Al Batha Landport Power Project, Al-Shuaibah Solar Power
- Provided technical guidance to safety and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational changes.
- Tracked compliance with all aspects of health, safety and environmental legislation to increase compliance scores.
- Leveraged support processes, systems and tools to resolve safety-related technical problems.
- Demonstrated expert understanding of product safety concepts and techniques.
- Tracked issues through to desired resolution, engaging with technical subject matter experts for enhanced outcomes.
- Offered prompt, customer-oriented service to department heads, employees and customers.
- Directed and guided safety improvement and management programs to secure accreditation.
- Led Internal meetings on design reviews, solution layouts and risk assessment to communicate new policies and procedures.
- Developed processes for safety improvement programmes to ease implementation.
- Worked with organisational heads to understand safety issues and develop options for solutions.
- Conducted safety audits to verify employee knowledge and use of safety policies and procedures.
- Compiled data to facilitate analysis by department Safety teams.
- Created and maintained problem resolution procedures to support existing operations.
- Communicated clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Investigated design failures in field to determine necessary corrections in future iterations.
- Applied engineering expertise toward development and optimisation of [Type] products.
- Recommended improvements to optimise precise manufacturing processes.
FREE LANCER
01.2020 - 01.2022
EHS EXECUTIVE, EHS OFFICER
TECH GROUP UAE,
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Projects: Dunya towers Dubai, Al Andulus towers Dubai, Sundus tower Ajman
- Investigated accidents occurred in area to plan next course of action.
- Managed installation and disposal of substances to determine safety measures.
- Developed and reviewed risk assessments for construction sites with contractors.
- Oversaw emergency procedures for staff organisation, fire drills and alarm response.
- Reviewed incidents and near misses and adapted Health & Safety training content accordingly.
- Reduced accidents by building strong Health & Safety culture and communications.
- Collaborated with engineering to roll out major equipment overhauls for civil engineering projects.
- Prepared reports outlining achievement of Health, Safety and Environmental KPIs.
- Reviewed and assessed plans of subcontractors to determine safety measures.
- Informed authorities about incidents to comply with mandated health and safety laws and regulations.
- Responded to enquiries and concerns of employees by providing safety instructions.
- Analysed Health & Safety statistics using software to identify trends and mitigate risks.
- Established rigorous health surveillance framework, monitoring impact of noise, vibrations and hazardous substance exposure.
- Documented incidents to verify causes of worker compensation claims.
- Managed Health, Safety and Environmental compliance for various projects.
- Delivered Health & Safety training to staff using online classroom management.
- Scheduled meetings to detect health and safety concerns.
- Conducted Health & Safety investigations, including writing reports and following up on corrective action.
- Examined tools, machinery and equipment to determine safety and adequacy.
HSE Engineer
SIMI CONTRACTING L.L.C
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Project: Infrastructure work Al Furjan phase2, package 11 to 18 (Client Nakheel)
- Tracked compliance with all aspects of health, safety and environmental legislation to increase compliance scores.
- Leveraged support processes, systems and tools to resolve safety-related technical problems.
- Demonstrated expert understanding of product safety concepts and techniques.
- Provided technical guidance to safety and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational changes.
EHS OFFICER
BAHRIA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Documented incidents to verify causes of worker compensation claims.
- Prepared reports outlining achievement of Health, Safety and Environmental KPIs.
- Scheduled meetings to detect health and safety concerns.
- Developed and reviewed risk assessments for construction sites with contractors.
- Reviewed and assessed plans of subcontractors to determine safety measures.
- Managed Health, Safety and Environmental compliance for various projects.
- Analysed Health & Safety statistics using software to identify trends and mitigate risks.
EHS SUPERVISOR
IJM L.L
09.2010 - 04.2012
- Led monthly fire drills, monitoring evacuation time to verify alignment with national targets.
- Regularly inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Collaborated with external authorities to enforce rules and regulations.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes, making recommendations for corrective action.
- Produced accurate and detailed notes to facilitate Incident Report (IR) process.
- Instructed staff during fire drills, communicating evacuation routes and proper reporting techniques.
- Managed employee satisfaction and wellbeing through health and safety programs.
- Educated contractors on best practices to establish safe systems of work.
- Responded to reported emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
Senior HSE Officer
DHA Pakistan
02.2007 - 07.2010
- Reduced accidents by building strong Health & Safety culture and communications.
- Established rigorous health surveillance framework, monitoring impact of noise, vibrations and hazardous substance exposure.
- Developed and reviewed risk assessments for construction sites with contractors.
- Delivered Health & Safety training to staff using online classroom management.
- Oversaw emergency procedures for staff organisation, fire drills and alarm response.
- Analysed Health & Safety statistics using software to identify trends and mitigate risks.
- Conducted Health & Safety investigations, including writing reports and following up on corrective action.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ADMINISTRATION
PUNJAB UNIVERSITY
PAKISTANDiploma - CIVIL ENGINEERING
TECHNICAL BOARD PUNJAB
PAKISTANIGC - HSE
NEBOSH
UKDIPLOMA - HSE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
PAKISTAN2009
Diploma - HSE
ISMC (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
PAKISTAN2007
CERTIFICATION - DGA (DANGEROUS GOODS HANDLING)
EMIRATES GROUP
DUBAICERTIFICATION - H2S SAFETY, FIRE FIGHTING, FIRST AID
HABC
UKSkills
- IT SKILLS
- Proficient in
- Windows, Microsoft Office, Office Automation, C Language and Mat Lab Programming
- Ability to effectively plan
- Data gathering and review
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk mitigation
- Workplace safety
- Safety Warning Editing
- Work Process Analysis
- Operational Oversight
- Material and Equipment Testing
- Safety Protocol Design
- On-Site Inspection Performance
- Environmental assessment
- Technical Documentation
- Conducting technical audits
- Standard operating procedures
- Hazardous waste remediation
- Compliance inspections
- Project Management
Certification
DGA TRAINING, FIRST AIDER, FIRE FIGHTING, H2S SAFETY,
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Elementary
Punjabi
Fluent
Timeline
HSSE Engineer
EXAP Contracting Co SAUDIA
01.2022 - Current
FREE LANCER
01.2020 - 01.2022
EHS EXECUTIVE, EHS OFFICER
TECH GROUP UAE,
01.2017 - 01.2019
HSE Engineer
SIMI CONTRACTING L.L.C
01.2015 - 01.2016
EHS OFFICER
BAHRIA
01.2012 - 01.2015
EHS SUPERVISOR
IJM L.L
09.2010 - 04.2012
Senior HSE Officer
DHA Pakistan
02.2007 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - ADMINISTRATION
PUNJAB UNIVERSITY
Diploma - CIVIL ENGINEERING
TECHNICAL BOARD PUNJAB
IGC - HSE
NEBOSH
DIPLOMA - HSE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Diploma - HSE
ISMC (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
CERTIFICATION - DGA (DANGEROUS GOODS HANDLING)
EMIRATES GROUP
CERTIFICATION - H2S SAFETY, FIRE FIGHTING, FIRST AID
HABC
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