AHMED SAYED ALI YASSIN
Summary
NEBOSH-certified Drilling Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor with over 18 years of international experience in supervising high-risk drilling, workover, and rig-move operations across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. Expertise in navigating Saudi Aramco HSE requirements and implementing rigorous risk management strategies to ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) controls. Proven safety leader with a track record of reducing minor incidents by 20% while maintaining a zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) performance record. Committed to enhancing safety culture through technical training delivered to over 200 field personnel, fostering a proactive approach to health and safety in high-stakes environments. Excels in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Field EHS Advisor
Apache
Egypt
11.2022 - Current
- Execute direct Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) oversight for high-risk drilling and workover operations, ensuring absolute alignment with Apache global standards and local client HSE regulations.
- Championed the Stop Work Authority (SWA) program among a crew of 120+ members, directly supporting a zero major Lost Time Injury (LTI) record through proactive hazard intervention.
- Lead comprehensive rig inspections, BOP and firefighting-system verifications, emergency response drills, and formal incident investigations.
- Developed and implemented EHS policies to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Rig Safety Training Coordinator (RSTC)
Arabian Drilling Company
Saudi Arabia
06.2018 - 11.2022
- Managed full QHSE compliance for deep-well and High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) rigs in strict accordance with Saudi Aramco safety requirements, standards, and operational protocols.
- Leveraged QHSE Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards and data-driven trend analysis to deploy targeted safety interventions, significantly improving site safety metrics.
- Facilitated critical pre-spud safety audits and complex rig-move risk assessments; designed and executed specialized H2S and confined-space training for over 200 personnel.
QHSE Supervisor
Sinotharwa Drilling Company
Egypt
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervised multi-disciplinary QHSE teams across multiple active rigs, cross-referencing and maintaining compliance with stringent BP, Eni, and Apache operator requirements.
- Architected localized Emergency Response Plans and hazard-control protocols, utilizing past incident trends to successfully reduce minor incidents by 20% within a 12-month period.
Senior QHSE Engineer
Sahara Petroleum Services (SAPESCO)
Egypt
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Spearheaded the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Managed all audit documentation for external corporate assessments and executed comprehensive subcontractor audits, successfully reducing contractor non-conformances during third-party reviews.
HSE Engineer
SEENOPEX Oil Services
Basra, Iraq
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Validated mandatory rig-acceptance checklists and pre-commissioning safety audits to confirm operational readiness before initiating drilling activities.
- Administered the daily Permit to Work (PTW) process, rigorously reviewing safety measures for hot work, heavy lifting operations, and complex SIMOPS.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace compliance and reduce incidents.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend mitigation strategies.
HSE Coach
Intertek Training & Consulting
Egypt
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Delivered professional Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) coaching and safety-leadership development workshops to field supervisors and crews.
- Conducted regular field audits to evaluate training retention and ensure correct real-world application of safety methodologies.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive HSE training programs to enhance employee safety awareness.
Senior QHSE Engineer
Sinotharwa Drilling Company
Egypt
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Led detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for high-severity near misses and authored company-wide safety alerts to prevent recurrence.
- Initiated systematic hazard hunts and compliance gap analyses across ongoing drilling operations to proactively mitigate operational risks.
- Developed and optimized drilling programs to enhance operational efficiency.
QHSE Engineer
Sinotharwa Drilling Company
Egypt
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Conducted comprehensive safety walkdown, including detailed rig inspections and formal hazard-identification tours, to identify and mitigate potential risks across assigned assets.
- Compiled comprehensive QHSE performance reports and statistical summaries to facilitate informed decision-making during corporate management reviews.
- Analyzed drilling operations and developed strategic solutions to streamline processes and decrease operational interruptions.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Mechanical Engineering
Higher Technological Institute
Egypt01-2005
Skills
- HSE compliance for drilling activities
- Incident response analysis
- Experienced in audit processes for QHSE
- Promotion of safety awareness programs
- Compliance assessments
- Executing safety evaluations
- Site safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Safety audits
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard identification
Certification
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety, 2020
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification – General Industry & Construction Safety and Health
- Certified Rig Inspection & Rig Audits Specialist
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) & Breathing Apparatus Authorized Trainer
- First Aid / CPR / AED Certified (International Standard)
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native speaker
English: Excellent / Professional proficiency
Timeline
Field EHS Advisor
Apache
11.2022 - Current
Rig Safety Training Coordinator (RSTC)
Arabian Drilling Company
06.2018 - 11.2022
QHSE Supervisor
Sinotharwa Drilling Company
06.2017 - 06.2018
Senior QHSE Engineer
Sahara Petroleum Services (SAPESCO)
07.2016 - 06.2017
HSE Engineer
SEENOPEX Oil Services
04.2015 - 05.2016
HSE Coach
Intertek Training & Consulting
05.2013 - 04.2015
Senior QHSE Engineer
Sinotharwa Drilling Company
01.2011 - 05.2013
QHSE Engineer
Sinotharwa Drilling Company
08.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Mechanical Engineering
Higher Technological Institute