Ahmed Gamal Abdel Fattah
Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Sustainability Senior Manager
6th of October City
Summary
Versatile experienced professional, specialized in Health, Safety & Environmental Sustainability (HSE) & process engineering disciplines within Oil & Gas as well as FMCG sectors, with prominent experience in design & implementation of organizations' safety & environmental programs & management systems. Demonstrated record of proficiency and hands-on knowledge in fostering safety culture and developing eco-friendly working environments. Currently holding the position of Group Safety, Health & Environment senior Manager at Edita holding; leading the roll-out of the HSE agenda cross five companies within North Africa, accommodating 7 manufacturing plants and a recognizable network for sales & distribution. Previously titled as safety shift lead in Egyptian Refining company; leading the shift safety team responsible for implementation of ERC occupational & process safety standards cross its industrial premises. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
SHE Senior Manager
Edita Holding Group
11.2021 - Current
- Championing & managing the implementation of the eREMS (Edita Risk & Environmental management system) across Edita group companies.
- Owning & managing SHE department budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
- Designing & executing occupational health & safety operational standards, policies and procedures for improving business results across production plants and distribution centers.
- Setting & cascading occupational safety & health and environmental sustainability goals, targets and KPIs for all companies.
- Initiating & leading sustainability programs, reducing waste, energy consumption, carbon emissions and promoting eco-friendly practices within company.
- Cooperating with Edita's financial sectors in securing grants and funding sources for vital environmental initiatives that benefited both the company and the community.
- Lead periodic auditing for plants to ensure abidance with the SHE eREMS systems, best practices and ISO 45001 & 14001 standards to avail the needed resources.
- Lead the major incidents investigation and tracking the implementation of appropriate corrective actions for all incidents
- Ensuring the company’s compliance to the local governmental Safety & Environmental regulations
- Responsible for developing the SHE policies and procedures to mitigate with international bodies ex. ILO, IFC World Bank, EBRD & ISO.
- Acting as the main liaison with external bodies including international organizations (ILO), insurance bodies, accreditation agencies to achieve the international standards implementation
Occupational Safety Lead
Egyptian Refining Company
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Advised management on safety considerations during organizational changes or expansions, mitigating potential hazards arising from new processes or personnel adjustments.
- Ensure the execution of the planned actions and targets as per the stated key performance indicators
- Investigate & report accidents, injuries, near-misses and environmental incidents, determine their root causes and follow up the implementation of corrective actions that comply with state safety national regulations and internal standards
- Leading daily shift activities regarding permits, performing risk assessments and participating in the job safety analysis
- Manage & assure that adequate task analysis and appropriate resources for risk mitigation are available for all planned routine & non – routine tasks
- Champion the development of staff HSE training needs and assure its effectiveness upon implementation
- Communicate & Report all process safety management system non-conformities, including design and operational issues to refinery manager and occupational safety manager
- Conduct HSE oversight of contractors’ activities, including preparations onsite, documentation needs and implementation of adequate precautions during conducted activities
- Verify the strength of protective barriers for preventing major incidents, including gas monitoring, leakage arrest, process safety standards, overrides and isolation processes
SHE Team Leader – SHE Group Manager
Edita Food Industries
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Leading the SHE team in Edita Plant E07, responsible for 50% of Edita’s production capacity, from 2016 to 2018, before being promoted to lead the SHE department across Edita’s group
- Developed team members' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Coordinated facility inspections with external auditors to ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Engaged with workforce through safety committees, promoting open dialogue and continuous improvement.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Process Engineer
ODENA (Offshore Design & Engineering LTD)
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Responsible for designing/modifying new process plants/equipment and existing ones (Green & Brown Fields), mainly the upstream FEED and detailed engineering projects for both local and international clients
- Preparation of Basis of Design documents
- Performing hydraulic calculations; line sizing, control valve sizing, pumps and compressors calculations
- Preparation of Process Flow Diagrams & Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
- Process Equipment sizing (Heat Exchangers, Separators)
- Preparation of equipment and instruments datasheets
- Preparing Process simulations via different simulation software; Aspen HYSYS & Aspen Pro II
- Attending the HAZOP & HAZID meetings for implementing the agreed amendments
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
QHSE Supervisor
Wintershall DEA Egypt
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Conducting Health and safety Inspections, Audits with the contractors to ensure compliance with RWE’s policies and standards
- Participate in setting risk assessments & safe working procedures for projects testing and commissioning phases
- Streamlined & participated in incident reporting processes, leading to faster response times and improved root cause analysis.
- Provide monthly reports to HQ and report deviations to QHSE management system, with time framed action plans and assigned authorities.
- Coordinating and attending daily HSE Meetings and operational meetings to onboard project management and improve safe working conditions during projects construction and commissioning phases.
- Planning and supervising emergency Mock drills, Fire drills, rescue drills at site level along with contractor representatives
- Reviewed contractor safety documentation to ensure alignment with company policies prior to project commencement.
- Established key performance indicators for monitoring QHSE progress, driving accountability and measurable results.
Education
BSc. - Chemical Engineering
MSc. - Business Administration
Expected
Skills
Organizational improvement
Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Industrial engineering
Performance Management
Crisis Management
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental data analysis
Sustainability strategy
Energy efficiency
Certification
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, International Diploma NEBOSH.
Training
- Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness.
- Fire Fighting systems.
- First Aid Scenarios Training.
- Defensive and Safe Driving.
- Management of change.
- Security Threats Awareness Training.
- Authorized Gas Tester.
- PTW Management & Risk Assessment.
- HYSYS Hydrocarbon simulation.
- Primavera Project management System.
- Aspen Pro Simulation.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/06/86
- Nationality: Egyptian
Timeline
SHE Senior Manager - Edita Holding Group
11.2021 - Current
Occupational Safety Lead - Egyptian Refining Company
09.2019 - 11.2021
SHE Team Leader – SHE Group Manager - Edita Food Industries
06.2016 - 09.2019
Process Engineer - ODENA (Offshore Design & Engineering LTD)
05.2015 - 06.2016
QHSE Supervisor - Wintershall DEA Egypt
01.2011 - 05.2015
ESLSCA University - MSc., Business Administration
Cairo University - BSc., Chemical Engineering