ABDULRASHEED POPOOLA

HEALTH SAFETY &ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

"Highly Accomplished HSE Professional with over 20 years of career advancements and excellence in health and safety management systems, mirrored with a track record of achievement and often exceeding expectations of corporations."

PROFILE SYNOPSIS

Seasoned, Dynamic, and accomplished Health & Safety leader with years of experience directing and coordinating strategic safety planning, organization, and execution of the HSE Management activities, including resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and incident investigations.

In-depth knowledge of environmental management systems, rules, regulations, and policies

Proven track record in maintaining a “zero-incident culture” across the organizations. Skilled in carrying out accident/ incident investigation, reporting & facilitation of root cause analysis to prevent a recurrence.

Distinguished history in establishing and enforcing environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws

Leveraged prowess & perspective in devising safety plans, drafting policies to cultivate a culture of health and Safety, assessing risk, conducting training and presentations to educate workers on safety and accident prevention, inspecting equipment, investigating accidents, and reporting on safety awareness.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CAREER TIMELINE SINCE 2009

EMPLOYMENT OUTLINE

July 2021– Present with PorrHBKMidmac-JV as HSE Manager

Project – Wakra -Wukair Drainage Tunnel Of 65m deep shaft (18) and 5.5 diameter -14km 2 TBM works Approved by Client (Ashgahl – DNPD))

Key Deliverables:

Strategic Planning: Reviewing and developing all aspects of HSE policies and activity and ensuring it is implemented consistently across all projects. Monitoring and reviewing existing, new, and upcoming HSE legislation/rules/regulations while ensuring that systems and procedures are in place to meet compliance and other requirements.

HSE Management: Entrusting with the overall accountability of steering the review and implementation of all MSTs, safety plans, and procedures. Leading the site safety on operational levels, including leadership and management, managing Tunnel operations, and ancillary activity safety lead. Providing expertise on tunnel safety as per BS 6164, QCS 2014, etc

Risk Management: Positioning rigorous risk assessment & incident management systems in place & following them across projects.

Health & Safety Violations: Assessing the adequacy of existing policy & implementing action for health & safety violations.

Auditing & Inspection: Planning and carrying out the site Audits, identifying gaps, and implementing the corrective actions. Conducting Internal Audits and liaising with internal and External Auditors

Incident / Accident Investigation: Investigating accidents, injuries, or occupational hazards/illnesses to determine causes and position preventive measures.

Liaison & Coordination: Nurturing and maintaining relationships with external organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams to facilitate emergency responses.

HSE Leadership: Initiating and overseeing the HSE leadership change program across Projects.

Jan 2021- June 2021 with IRIS Construction as Project HSE Manager

Project- 50km Micro Tunnelling and Infrastructure Projects (street lighting etc.) in SemaismaZone

Key Deliverables:

Maintained adherence to all the safety procedures by directing staff and monitoring their day-to-day operations.

Managed risks by leading environmental compliance continuous improvement efforts and by determining EHS regulation applicability.

Analyzed air regulations and applicability determinations.

Provided and defended HSE department budgets for projects.

Assured all activities were done as per requirements and regulations.

Established and enforced environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws

May 2017 - Jan 2021 with Larsen & Toubro (Electrical and Automation) as HSE Manager

Project - Doha Metro Rail Tunnel project

Key Deliverables:

Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures in compliance with local & state rules and regulations as they apply to the organization’s operations;

Provided safe, high quality and environmentally responsible products and services

Actively attended all top-level HSE meetings with clients to ensure good communication and protect LTEA interests.

Developed, designed, and was responsibility for the implementation and follow-through of the local processes.

Followed up on identified issues and develops the systems to resolve them based on root cause analysis

Demonstrates strong zero-loss mind-set and change management skills across all functions

Monitored the effective implementation of appropriate Safety and Environment System procedures and provide for their updating in line with changes in Legislation and Company Directives.

Managed all aspects of an organization’s environmental compliance, including the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations

Analyzed accident/incident statistics, identified trends, and suggested improvement plans.

PRIOR WORK HISTORY

Jan 2014 - April 2017 with HLG-ALJABER JV, as DHSE Manager (HLG)- (Audits, Subcontractor Evaluations)

Project: -- New Orbital Highway and Truck Route and Tunnels (40 Kms) [NOH3]

Jan.2011- Dec. 2013 with Albandary – Atlascat Engineering as Project HSE Manager

Jan 2009 – Dec. 2010 with Harinsa Contracting Company Doha, Qatar, as Project HSE Manager

Project: Construction of 45-story building MELIA HOTEL @ City Centre.

Jan 2008-Dec 2008 with Mechanical and Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd. (MACE), Doha, Qatar, as Senior Safety Engineer

Project: Infrastructure Provisions, Micro Tunnelling, Street Lighting projects, and Electrical works at Barwa Commercial Avenue & Barwa City

Jan 2006-Dec 2007 with L& T(FZE) Oman as HSE Manager

Projects: Replacement and installation of underground Foxboro fire systems for Oman Gas Company.

Jan. 2003- Dec. 2005 with Enville Environmental Consultants Ikeja. Lagos Nigeria as Environmental Manager (External works)

Project: Management and provision of an Environmental Impact Assessment of effluent discharge network and systems rehabilitation works of Lagos industrial zone ikeja. Lagos State

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS

Bachelor Of Technology (B. TECH) in Chemical Engineering from LAUTECH, Nigeria, 2002

Master of Science (M.SC.) in Environmental Science & Management from Crown University, U.S.A., 2009

International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health- Level 6- BSI, 2020

Certifications/Other Courses

Tunnelling Safety Training Series (TSTS)-CITB - UK

Tunnel Entry & Associated Emergency Arrangements (TEEP). City & Guilds 6151-02 - UK

MMUP-UPDA Engineering Card- Qatar

NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH, United Kingdom

ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Lead Auditor

OHSAS 18001- Occupational Health and Safety Management Standards

ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor

ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor

OSHA -30 Hour Construction and General Safety

IOSH Managing Safely.

High field level 3 general construction safety certificate.

Memberships

National Association of Environmental Management

International Safety Quality Environment Management

International Association of Safety Professionals

International Association of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)

National fire protection agency (NFPA) [U.S.A]

Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Language Purview: English and Arabic

Date of Birth: 9th February 1980

ad0y26@r.postjobfree.com

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