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Jean Daoud

EHS/HSE Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE • 971-**-*******

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Nationality: Canada

Gender: Male Civil Status: Married

Summary

Highly dedicated and results-oriented professional with extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive environment, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance across diverse industries. Repeated success conducting EHS audits and inspections, identifying non-compliance issues, and facilitating corrective actions. Adept at leading and empowering cross-functional teams and fostering a safety-conscious culture to promote best practices. In-depth knowledge of EHS laws, regulations, and standards with a record of ensuring adherence and facilitating regulatory inspections. Proficient in environmental impact assessments, waste management, and sustainability initiatives, striving for a minimal environmental footprint. Capable of prioritizing and completing multitask assignments or projects within stringent deadlines. Effective communicator and collaborator, able to work closely with external authorities and stakeholders to integrate EHS considerations into various aspects of operations. Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• EHS Program Development

• Risk Assessment & Management

• Incident Investigation & Analysis

• Safety Training & Education

• Project Management

• Auditing & Inspection

• Environmental Impact Assessment

• Waste Management

• Quality Assurance & Control

• Regulatory Compliance

• Team Building & Leadership

• Training & Development

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Issues & Problem Resolution

Notable Career Accomplishments

● Formulated procedures for "Waste Management," "Rationalization of Energy and Water Consumption," and

"Document Control and Record Retention" as integral components of the organization's EHS Management System.

● Successfully delivered outcomes tied to the "Creation and Approval of an Energy and Water Efficiency Policy for the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development" initiative.

● Oversaw the "Assessment of Impacts on the Industrial Sector Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Proposed Control Measures" project.

● Created a comprehensive EHS inspection checklist/report, available in both English and Arabic, for utilization during EHS inspections.

● Credited with designing and leading EHS training/seminars for internal colleagues and industrial entities.

● Effectively monitored the achievement of established EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on an annual basis. Professional Experience

ABU DHABI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Abu Dhabi, UAE Feb 2022 to Present Chief Officer / Engineer - Environment, Health & Safety Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy aligned with the organization's mission and objectives. Provide visionary leadership to drive a culture of safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization. Coordinate emergency fire drills and deliver essential corporate training on evacuation protocols. Assist contractors with the implementation of optimal safety practices for secured working systems. Engage with external authorities and stakeholders to enforce EHS rules and regulations within the organization.

● Spearheaded the process of acquiring ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 accreditations, managing all associated phases and tasks.

● Engaged in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Working Group's activities, guiding the release of an ESG Report and enhancing ESG knowledge and capacity across the organization.

● Orchestrated the oversight and execution of COVID-19 precautionary protocols, safeguarding employee well-being and ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

● Attained complete compliance with EHS requirements and legislations in internal and external audits. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU, Abu Dhabi, UAE Jan 2013 to Feb 2022 Senior Engineer

Rendered comprehensive EHS training and awareness initiatives to industrial sector organizations. Assumed the role of lead auditor in technical audits conducted on various industrial entities. Maintained strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety and sustainability in all projects.

● Oversaw the project aimed at enhancing the industrial sector's occupational safety and health performance.

● Contributed as a team member to the development and execution of sustainability program requirements for the industrial sector.

Career Note

Environment, Health & Safety Engineer HIGHER CORPORATION FOR SPECIALIZED ECONOMIC ZONES (ZONESCORP) QHSE Manager & Environmental Monitoring Engineer EMIRATES ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Education

B.E in Chemical Engineering

Michigan State University, Lansing, MI

BSc in Biochemistry

Biola University, La Mirada, CA

Professional Development/Certifications

Professional Certified Trainer (PCT)

The CPD Standards Office, Staines, UK, 2022

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA, 2021 Languages

English, Fluent

Arabic, Native

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