Raafat Saad
HSSE Manager
Izki, Al Dakhlia,Oman
Summary
Determined and responsible HSSE and business continuity Lead, bringing +10 years of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in several industries (Oil& Gas, Automotive, Testing & Certification, Construction, Renewable Energy) by developing and implementing successful HSSE programs. Hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating current processes to confirm adherence to local laws, standards, and company goals. a growth-oriented team player possessing excellent technical and managerial abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
17
17
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
HSSE MANAGER
China Energy Engineering Group Co.
07.2023 - Current
- Advises the site team on all matters of HSSE
- Ensure full compliance with the IFC and EBRD Performance Standards on Environmental and Social
- Accountable for development and implementation of an effective HSSE Risk Management System (prevention and repression) and HSSE Performance Management System
- Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective Emergency Response Plan
- Initiates and ensures that investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe working conditions are conducted in a complete and timely manner, providing remedial actions to achieve effective incident prevention and avoidance of losses
- Acts as liaison with government agencies and serves as a site Team representative in case of inquiries and inspections to correct deficiencies and minimize citations and fines for non-compliance
- Actively supports and promotes a pro-active positive HSSE culture within the entire organization (incl
- Contractors)
- Sets up and implements HSSE Behavior-Based programs and promotional activities that will improve HSSE awareness and ownership
- Work closely with management to develop and implement the organization's policies and plans. HSSE Matters
- Conduct or organize relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including first aid and fire safety.
HSSE MANAGER
Karmsolar
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Lead, guide and complete HSES prequalification requirements and due diligence for all external parties, such as lenders, government entities, etc. Identify potential hazards and recommend solutions at all stages of the project, including design review
- Perform environmental screening of projects at early stage of development
- Assist Project Managers to ensure compliance by all project contractors to all relevant legislation and statutory requirements
- Conduct the new contractor's prequalification from the HSES point of view; review the HSES performance of contractors after each project
- Prepare HSES Plans, Procedures, Risk assessments for the projects, and all Health, Safety and environment-related documentation to ensure compliance with KarmSolar and local requirements
- Conduct regular inspections of construction and operational sites to make sure that the activities are executed as per the HSES plan and procedures
- Monitor implementation of environmental and social mitigation measures during construction and O&M phases
- Ensure proper HSES training of Company staff; organize HSES promotion
- Make sure of the proper availability and working conditions of safety equipment
- Collect relevant information and report HSES data and trends
- Ensure that all sites are legally compliant in all aspects of HSES and Quality Lead accidents and incidents investigations
- Develop and review performance goals and HSES objectives and targets, including KPIs
- To recommend improvements to the HSES program
- To analyze HSES trends for all projects
- Identifying appropriate continuous improvement processes
- Develop and improve behavior-based safety.
HSE MANAGER
Nubian Mining Company
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Implement the company's HSE policies and approach of working together to achieve zero harm
- Prepare and enforce policies to establish a positive HSE culture
- Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker's compensation claims
- Assure contractors' compliance to HSE requirements by implementing the HSE Program audit and inspection program
- Encourage an open attitude towards reporting incidents and discussions of incidents, their causes, and recommendations
- Incentivize worker uptake of safe working practices
- Register all incidents in the incident register, perform investigations, and contribute to Contractors' investigations to understand the causes and influencing factors
- Ensure that recommendations are implemented and shared across the portfolio of projects to prevent a recurrence
- Ensure a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices
- Carry out and document daily HSE inspections and facilitate weekly and monthly management safety walks
- Plan and carry out weekly HSE coordination meetings with all contractors; participate in weekly HSE meetings Ensure that employees' HSE training and awareness programs are carried out as planned and executed smoothly.
HSSE Manager
Greencells Suninfinite JV – Benban Solar Park
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Advises the Leadership leadership team on all matters of HSSE
- Ensure full compliance with the IFC and EBRD Performance Standards on Environmental and Social
- Accountable for development and implementation of an effective HSSE Risk Management System (prevention and repression) and HSSE Performance Management System
- Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective Emergency Response Plan
- Initiates and ensures that investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe working conditions are conducted in a complete and timely manner, providing remedial actions to achieve effective incident prevention and avoidance of losses
- Acts as liaison with government agencies and serves as a site Team representative in case of inquiries and inspections to correct deficiencies and minimize citations and fines for non-compliance
- Actively supports and promotes a pro-active positive HSSE culture within the entire organization (incl
- Contractors)
- Sets up and implements HSSE Behavior-Based programs and promotional activities that will improve HSSE awareness and ownership
- Work closely with management to develop and implement the organization's policies and plans. HSSE Matters
- Conduct or organize relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including first aid and fire safety
- Carry out all risk assessments and special assessments for each site.
Freelance HSE Consultant
Egypt
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Prepare and conduct audits of performance against accepted standards in health, safety and environmental management
- Present audit findings and recommendations to senior commanders and managers and where appropriate, actively participate in the formation of improvement action plans to ensure that audit outcomes add value and lead to improved effectiveness in health and safety management
- Provide premium services in the first phase, targeted at the most advanced key customers
- Be responsible of the technical management coordination, including the assessment of the technical competence criteria
- Offer advice and expertise to organizations to help them improve their business performance in terms of HSE.
HSE manager
SGS
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Overall responsibility and compliance of the Company's HSE
- Advise employees on all aspects of Health and Safety
- Implement practical and effective methods, both preventive and remedial, for promoting health and safety and safe working practices in the workplace
- Conduct or organize relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including first aid and fire safety
- Carry out all risk assessments, ensuring that they are reviewed at relevant intervals and maintain records
- Conduct and carryout internal and compliance audits of all company sites; report on findings; and manage issue log through to completion
- Lead and motivate all departments to enhance the organization's HSE culture
- To carry out investigations into all accidents and near-miss incidents and to record the findings on the relevant forms
- Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required
- Keep up to date with changes in current Egyptian legislation as per labor law and implement such changes where relevant
- Bring to the attention of the Leadership Team any relevant new legislation
- Attend such courses and seminars run by external sources to enable accurate interpretation of legislation and implementation within the organization
- Liaise with the Facilities Coordinator to establish contractor health and safety procedures
- Immediately contact the leadership team if situations are found that require immediate rectification or the stopping of any operation.
HSE Field Engineer
SGS-General motors eypt
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Support GM-Egypt safety team in the factory extension project
- Providing field safety resources for the project
- Handle a daily ESOT (environmental safety observation tour) with contractors and GM representatives to assist with unsafe practices and conditions
- Recommend remedial actions to the unsafe practices and conditions
- Hold a daily progress meeting to show the contractors representatives the daily violation to ensure avoiding a recurrence
- Hold a daily JLUM (job line-up meeting) to discuss the scheduled tasks on site and how to achieve it safely without downtime
- Assist and review the pre-task plan with contractors before the beginning of every job.
HSE Field Engineer
Dasco Petroleum Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices
- Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control programs
- Draft a future safety plan based on real-time experiences and facts
- Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment
- Review employee safety programs and recommend improvements
- Increase the culture of safety through the STOP card program, daily safety meeting, and all types of drills (i.e., fire, evacuation, and H2S) in order to evaluate the crew response and develop a corrective action
- Make sure that the employee applies the company standards and policies.
Education
MBA - Strategic Management
Arab Academy of Science, Technology, And Maritime Transportation
Egypt 01.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor Degree - Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering
Faculty of Petroleum And Mining Engineering, Suez University
Egypt 01.2008 - 07.2013
Skills
Outstanding Communication skills
Websites
Certification
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Lead Auditor
Affiliations
- ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals)
- Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers
References
- Ibrahim Metawie, COO - KarmSolar, KarmSolar, +2 012224 17852, ibrahim.metawie@karmsolar.com
- Joseph Yazbek, General Manager – ISK - NMC, ISK - NMC, +961 71 578 992, j.yazbek@iskcm.com
- Ilian Nikolov, Project Manager – Greencells SunInfinite, Greencells SunInfinite, +971 50 154 2019, i.nikolov@greencells.com
- Ziad Otey, Managing Director - SGS, SGS, +2 010000 53333, Ziad.Otey@sgs.com
Work Availability
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Timeline
HSSE MANAGER
China Energy Engineering Group Co.
07.2023 - Current
HSSE MANAGER
Karmsolar
02.2023 - 07.2023
HSE MANAGER
Nubian Mining Company
08.2021 - 02.2023
MBA - Strategic Management
Arab Academy of Science, Technology, And Maritime Transportation
01.2019 - 10.2021
HSSE Manager
Greencells Suninfinite JV – Benban Solar Park
09.2018 - 08.2021
Freelance HSE Consultant
Egypt
04.2018 - 09.2018
HSE manager
SGS
04.2017 - 04.2018
HSE Field Engineer
SGS-General motors eypt
01.2017 - 03.2017
HSE Field Engineer
Dasco Petroleum Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor Degree - Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering
Faculty of Petroleum And Mining Engineering, Suez University
01.2008 - 07.2013