Position: HSE
Personal Information
Name : CARMENCITA VALERA
Education : CIVIL ENGINEER
Nationality : FILIPINO
Phone No. : +974-******** / 77880029
Company E-mail : ******.*******@*****.***.**
Contact Address : Mansoura, Doha Qatar
License & Visa : Qatar Driving License
Career Summary:
HSE Professional with 20 years of experience 13 years in GCC.
Experienced in high rise, villas / residential buildings, school, hospital, roads, rail, power plant, enabling, malls, recreational and sports facilities, marine works and landscaping projects.
International qualification includes NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007 & 14001:2004.
Experienced in project consultancy and project management.
Other Qualifications / Trainings:
Civil Defense Fire Safety Training - Doha, Qatar
Scaffolding Erection & Dismantling Awareness Course - TUV Doha, Qatar
Integrated Pest management Session – BOECKER Public Health Safety
Construction Industry Training Authority (CITA) - Kowloon, Hong Kong - 1994-1995
Passed International Standard Quality Management Procedure (HQAA) certification for ISO 9002
Safety Award for Health, Safety and Environmental Performance
Awards for Outstanding Effort in Health, Safety and Environmental at UDC
Total Quality Management (TPQ) Workshop - Manila, Philippines
DOLE-BWC (Department of Labor & Employment – Bureau of Working Condition) Accredited Occupational Safety & Health Practitioner in the Philippines.
Basic safety and Heath Course – Manila Philippines
Safety Organization of the Philippines – Manila Philippines
First Aid, First Save Basic Life Support and First Aid Seminar Training – Manila Philippines
Defensive Driving Seminar - Manila, Philippines
Professional Experiences:
Position : HSE Consultant / Project Coordinator
Company : AL DAR MARINE
Dates : July 2018 to March, 2019
Project : UDC / DOMOPAN Mina Project
Key Responsibilities:
Health, Safety, Environmental Health and Marine Safety Management.
Responsible for all types of under water works:
1.Underwater cutting and welding
2.Marine piling Works and Pipe laying
3.Excavation and Dredging
4.Mooring and Anchoring Systems Installation
5.Security Barriers and Floating gates
6.Ports construction and other Marine Structures
Position : HSE Manager
Company : Imar Istanbul Contracting – Trading Co.
Dates : February 2018 to June 2018
Project : Aero Medical Center Project – Qatar Armed Forces
Key Responsibilities:
Providing HSEQ solutions to companies, improving compliance with legislative requirements.
Responsible for the management of all safety and environmental standard practice of safety.
Providing WHSE solutions, documentation, auditing and reviews for companies trying to improve compliance.
Development and delivery of training modules to all levels of staff.
All aspects of HSEQ management.
Co-ordinate all aspects of HSEQ for company.
Champion safety and encourage contractors through to improvement in compliance.
Attend and contribute to area and overall Safety Committees.
All Inductions, Pre-starts etc.
Represent my employer in all safety matters.
Position : Project Manager
Company : The Arabian Foundation
Dates : December, 2017 to January, 2018
Project : West Phase-1 District Cooling Plant, Lusail City Development, Doha Qatar
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of Project to meet project completion on target schedules.
Liaise with consultant, client, government agencies, and stakeholders for the processing and execution of work conformity.
Implement the Work Zone Traffic Management Guide within the project by ensuring the barriers, signboards and warning devices are in conformity.
Prepared bid Proposal and contracts for all Projects
Negotiated with vendors and contractors for all specific products.
Analyze requirement of business users and prepared projects as per requirement.
Delegating task appropriately among competent team members while providing necessary guidance, motivation and necessary corrections.
Construction of building and underground services by the Qatar Cool & Kharama (Drainage pipelines – water pipelines – storm water pipelines, water cables, Asphalt Roads)
Project execution (Infrastructure, Construction & Landscaping)
Communicating with client’s representative regarding policies / procedures and attending daily, weekly & monthly Meeting with client’s representatives and discuss the minutes.
Upholding the operational in adherence to entire legal requirements covered under Local Law
Position : HSE Manager
Company : Shaporjii Pallonji
Dates : July, 2015 to August, 2017
Project : 1. QATAR UNIVERSITY PROJ. - NEW COLLEGE OF PHARMACY PROJECT
(Approved by Qatar University as SAFETY MANAGER)
2. ABRAJ QUARTIER: AQ 3&4/5&6
The Pearl Qatar Project - (Approved by UDC as SAFETY MANAGER)
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of Traffic Diversion Plan
Liaise with consultant, client, government agencies, and stakeholders for the processing and execution of traffic diversion plan.
Implement the Work Zone Traffic Management Guide within the project by ensuring the barriers, signboards and warning devices are in conformity.
Construction of building and underground services by the Qatar Cool & Kharama (Drainage pipelines – water pipelines – storm water pipelines, water cables, Asphalt Roads)
Project execution (Infrastructure, Construction & Landscaping)
Developing the HSE plan and emergency evacuation plan
Preparing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessment
Communicating with client’s representative regarding HSE policies / procedures and attending monthly H&S Meeting with client’s representatives and discuss the minutes.
Conducted environmental impacts assessments, environmental compliance audits, and site assessments including implementation of the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) compliance management program for the Project
Position : HSE Manager
Company : PROMER QATAR / Power Line Engineering
Dates : 2011 To 2015
Project : Parcel 13A & B The Pearl Qatar Project worth 280Million QAR each tower
Key Responsibilities:
Construction of 2 buildings and underground services by the Qatar Cool & Kharama (Drainage pipelines – water pipelines – storm water pipelines, water cables, Asphalt Roads)
Enforcing the road safety rules during road works and during telecom, chilled water pipe and landscaping activities.
Project execution (Infrastructure, Construction & Landscaping). Proper Implementation of Traffic Management
Responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of Traffic Diversion Plan
Liaise with consultant, client, government agencies, and stakeholders for the processing and execution of traffic diversion plan.
Liaise with consultant, client, government agencies, and stakeholders for the processing and execution of traffic diversion plan.
Enforcing the road safety rules during road works and during telecom, chilled water pipe and landscaping activities.
Liaise with consultant, client, government agencies, and stakeholders for the processing and execution of traffic diversion plan. Responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of Traffic Diversion Plan.
Providing HSEQ solutions to companies, improving compliance with legislative requirements.
Position : HSE Department Manager
Company : Al Arrab Trading & Contracting Company
P.O. Box 23817, Doha, Qatar
Dates : November 2006 – December 2010
Project :The Pearl Qatar Project
17 Parcels of Towers (PA 2B, 8A, 8B, 9A & B, 10 A, 11 B, 14 B & etc.,) including
100 Villa and Viva Bahriya worth 150 Million USD.
Key Responsibilities:
Run the Management of Safety Department for 4 years
Construction of various building, villas housing complex and underground services by the Qatar Cool & Kharama (Drainage pipelines – water pipelines – storm water pipelines, water cables, Asphalt Roads)
Project execution (Infrastructure, Construction & Landscaping)
Responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of Traffic Diversion Plan.
Liaise with consultant, client, government agencies, and stakeholders for the processing and execution of traffic diversion plan.
Responsible for the management of all safety and environmental standard practice of safety.
Appointment, mentoring and development of 55 strong safety team.
Proper Implementation of Traffic Management Plan as well as Environmental and Health Safety Management.
Head of Safety Department responsible for all HSE programs and implementation.
Assist in development and conducts safety training courses/inductions and participate in training and development of project safety officers.
Participate in incident control during emergencies and incidents. Lead or assist investigations into near mess, property damaged, injury, occupational illness and spills/loss containment.
Coordinates and supervise the day to day activities of Safety Officers/Safety Technicians, provide safety and loss prevention information.
Support and mentorship for operation personnel and other internal clients to ensure safe working practices has been met.
Ensure implementation of job safety analysis and inspect job site activities during difficult and hazardous situation.
Position : Project Manager
Company : Yap Cooperative Association
Dates : 2004 – 2006
Project : Residential Redevelopment Project - State of Micronesia
(2 STOREY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT) worth QR 180, 000,000.00
DESCRIPTION: The Company is engaged in various such as medium rise construction, development and maintenance of supermarkets hard wares, gas station apartments and various types of private residential houses and subdivisions to include equipment rentals.
Responsible for operations in Yap Estate, Federal Estate of Micronesia, while being directly responsible for the construction of a hotel apartment complex, residential refurbishments, hospital construction and residential housing constructions. Responsible for local operations, which included local and expatriate staff, tendering, contract negotiations and marketing. Overview responsibility for other projects as directed.
Position : Safety Engineer
Company : CE Construction - Metro Manila, Philippines
Dates : 2003 – 2004
Project : Metro Rail – MALL at Cubao Q.C.
DESCRIPTION: The Company is one of the biggest construction companies in the Philippines. Has been involved on various Metro Rail Projects, High - Rise Building Construction, Shopping Centers/ Malls, Hospitals, Recreational & sports Facilities and Cinemas.
Ensure MTR’s safety that detailed method statements and risk assessments are produced by the contractors and implemented on site.
Comply with the international safety standard as well as International Standard Organization standards in occupational health and safety, quality management and sustainable development.
MTRCL is committed to maintaining a “safety-first” culture and employs internationally recognized Safety Management System to oversee all organizations, teams and staff that participate in the railway projects, including the MTR, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and staff and visitors that enter the sites.
Ensure that safety, occupational health; loss prevention and welfare considerations are always given priority in design, planning, supervision, training, allocation of manpower, provision of equipment and day-to-day work practices.
Communicate to the contractors and other partners during the project delivery through various channels such as safety inspections, meetings, workshops, large scale safety conferences and safety campaign.
Safety Management Committee oversees the implementation of MTR Projects for safety management system by the contractors of railway projects and reviews their performance
Ensure tunneling works entails peculiar risks to workers by virtue of its confined nature with required to comply stringent safety legislation, contractual safety requirement as well as 4 international standards, Code of Practice on Health and Safety Industry.
Control of entry of personnel and vehicles, maintenance of fire escapes and fire services equipment, regular evacuation drills, provision of self-rescuers and continuous monitoring of tunnel atmosphere.
Ensure site safety and to provide a safe working environment, inspections are conducted daily and weekly. Whenever any unsafe practice is observed, relevant works at the location concerned will be stopped by the Safety Department and for recommendation.
Conducted regular site drills by MTR together with the contractors to test and to ensure that all emergencies can be handled in effective and proper manner and well prepared by the project team.
Position : Safety Engineer
Company : DM Consunji Incorporated - Metro Manila, Philippines
Dates : 1996 – 2002
DESCRIPTION: The Company is one of the biggest construction companies in the Philippines. Has been involved on various Infrastructure &Tunneling, Metro Rail Projects, High - Rise Building Constructions, Shopping Centers/Malls, Hospitals, Recreational & Sports Facilities and Cinemas.
Ensure MTR’s safety that detailed method statements and risk assessments are produced by the contractors and implemented on site.
Comply with the international safety standard as well as International Standard Organization standards in occupational health and safety, quality management and sustainable development.
MTR is committed to maintaining a “safety-first” culture and employs internationally recognized Safety Management System to oversee all organizations, teams and staff that participate in the railway projects, including the MTR, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and staff and visitors that enter the sites.
Ensure that safety, occupational health; loss prevention and welfare considerations are always given priority in design, planning, supervision, training, allocation of manpower, provision of equipment and day-to-day work practices.
Communicate to the contractors and other partners during the project delivery through various channels such as safety inspections, meetings, workshops, large scale safety conferences and safety campaign.
Safety Management Committee oversees the implementation of MTR Projects for safety management system by the contractors of railway projects and reviews their performance.
Ensure tunneling works entails peculiar risks to workers by virtue of its confined nature with required to comply stringent safety legislation, contractual safety requirement as well as 4
Control of entry of personnel and vehicles, maintenance of fire escapes and fire services equipment, regular evacuation drills, provision of self-rescuers and continuous monitoring of tunnel atmosphere.
Ensure site safety and to provide a safe working environment, inspections are conducted daily and weekly. Whenever any unsafe practice is observed, relevant works at the location concerned will be stopped by the Safety Department and for recommendation.
Conducted regular site drills by MTR together with the contractors to test and to ensure that all emergencies can be handled in effective and proper manner and well prepared by the project team.
Assists and guides contractors to achieve the safety goals and requirements.
Investigate all accidents internally and produce investigation and improvement reports to MTR.
Position : Safety Manager / Quality Manager
Company : Sintec Construction (HK) Limited - Hong Kong
Dates : 1994 – 1996
Project : Hong Kong Electric Project- Lamma Power Station (SUBSTRUCTURE) - USD 400, 000,000.00
DESCRIPTION: Hong Kong Electric Project- Lamma Power Station, a government project
Engaged in substructure civil construction phase of work based in one Island called “LAMMA ISLAND”. Reporting to the Managing Director - Hong Kong. Responsible to advise the Company QUALITY & SAFETY of Civil Construction of the island with application of MARINE SAFETY and on any and technical issues that may arise and to provide support to the Company’s Quality activities for new works.
Prior to this worked in the same role on a Power Station.
Responsible for the development of quality assurance programs and quality control procedures, design, modify test, set up controls and documents.
Analyze and recommend corrective action on defect observed
Construction of various building, villas housing complex and underground services (Drainage pipelines – water pipelines – storm water pipelines, water cables, Asphalt Roads)
Marine safety is one of the duties taken care of, as I have respond to pollution, investigate marine casualties and managed waterways.
In addition to this mission, carries out investigations to determine the cause of accidents on waters, inspection of commercial boats carrying passengers for hire. Vessels carrying more than six passengers must show a Certificate of Inspection; this indicates the crews of such vessels have undergone drug testing, that the vessel's firefighting and lifesaving equipment is adequate and in good condition, and machinery, hull construction, wiring, stability, safety railings.
Position : Contract Assistant
Company : Gregori International - Hong Kong
Dates : 1994 – 1994
Project : HONG KONG STADIUM - Worth USD 150, 000,000.00
DESCRIPTION: A Hong Kong based French - International Company, involved in all sorts of
Golf course development and construction.
Contract Management
Responsible in the pre-award which includes a bid evaluation and optimization, assessment and review visits.
Preparing a responsive, most accurate bid proposal complete with technical and commercial qualifications.
Position : Project Manager
Project : Asia Landscaping (HK) Limited - Hong Kong
Company : Hong Kong Land & Other Redevelopment Projects and Government Projects
USD 650, 000,000.00
Dates : 1989 – 1994
DESCRIPTION: A Keppel group of companies, engaged in Infrastructure, Building construction, Landscaping, Agri-business, design and construction of swimming pools, rock art and sport facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & execution (Infrastructure, landscaping, agribusiness, Construction & swimming pools
Represent the company in meeting clients for new projects.
Prepares and submits quotation and proposal to clients.
Liaison with owners, Consultants, government agencies and inter department.
Preparation of job allocation table for Foreman, Lead man and Labors
Attend the Site Progress meeting and prepare the feedback report
Checking of site work of all finishes. Negotiations for work modifications and change order
Visiting the site daily Monitor the progress and quality of work.
Cash flow management. Material management
Pre – construction planning, billing and other revenues.
Assist the marketing of the other group line products, and project handover