Position: Environmental Field Technician

Professional Summary

A persuasive and experienced Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSE) professional with strength in delivering excellence, preventing incidents, and improving workplace safety. I have over 17+ years of work experience and completed medium to mega-sized projects in Oil & Gas (Upstream E&P and Downstream) construction, commissioning and maintenance, Transmission & Distribution High Voltage (AC/ DC) Up to 500 kV Power lines, Substations 26-240 kV, Wind turbines up-to 4.2 MW (200 MW Wind Park). Continuous-Improvement focused change agent with track records of achieving Goal Zero (0) by delivering innovative solutions.

Technical Competencies and Specialties

Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS18001)

Lead Investigator for DNV – SCAT, 5WHY’s, Taproot, HAZOP Analysis, and Casual Techniques and Learning/ RCA

KPI Analysis/ Risk Management

Permit to Work (PTW) & Energy Isolations

Compliance Audit & Inspection

Gap Analysis for a new project, MOC, JSA

Behavior-Based Safety (BBS)

Emergency Response, Spill Contingency Planning

CSA & ANSI Safety Standards

NFPA 10, 30, 13, 70E, 101, OSHA 300, 300a log forms

Contractor’s Safety Management

Operation/ Construction Safety/ Safety Training

Worker’s Compensation, Return To Work, Modified work program

Technical EHS Databases and operating software Spreadsheets, Intelex, blue sky, and Safety Sync.

OSHA 30 and OSHA 10 HRS

Educational

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Chemistry), Gomal University

Occupational Health and Safety (Postgraduate Diploma, 1 Year) – Ryerson University – Canada

Professional Certifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – USA

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) – Alberta

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) In-Progress

Work Experience

SafeTech Consulting (Goldwind USA – 200 MW Project). Oct 2019 – Mar 2020

Program HSSE Lead

-Program Development for 200 MW wind Park in Canada. (4.2 MW Each Tower - Onshore).

-Risk Registry and Cross jurisdictional compliance Review of Canadian (AB, SK) and Fed-OSHA legislative requirements.

-Project Safety Plan Development. Contractors Management, Emergency management plan, and overall site readiness.

-Contractors pre-qual and compliance with the Client's and OHS standards. (CSA Z462, CSA C 22.1)

-Manage multiple sites in Canada.

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KENTZ - SNC Lavalin Inc (Oil &Gas) Imperial Oil - Kearl Lake

Project HSSE Lead Jun 2019 – Oct 2019

Deploy HSE initiatives and programs to promote proactive risk management within the plant to reduce incidents such as workplace inspections, BBS, Stop the Drop, Potential Hazards Reporting Competency-Based Training programs, and more.

Ensure the project HSE plan, and IMS - HSE management system is appropriately implemented.

Assist in scheduling, arranging, and delivering HSE / B2B training effectively to site employees to increase and maintain a high level of HSE awareness and execution.

Communication of HSE Policy, applicable legal requirements, HSE information, and lessons learned from time to time to all project personnel, contractors aClientent.

Participate and facilitate review and modifications of risk assessments for critical tasks.

Lead/ participate in incident investigation and reporting as necessary and follow up on the corrective actions until completion.

Ensure emergency response preparedness provisions, and ensure plans are in place and awareness amongst site employees and conduct emergency drills for identified emergencies

Closely monitor the compliance with a permit to work the system to continue daily pre-com activities.

Participate in audits and monitor follow up and closeout of corrective actions for the findings raised during internal and external IMS-HSEMS audits

Planning of Safety team members in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment through routine monitoring and proper time management.

Participate and provide necessary input for project HSE meetings to review HSE performance and participate in client meetings as required.

STRAD Energy Services (Upstream Services Division - Drilling and Well completion support)

HSE Advisor – (USA & Canada) Dec 2017 – Feb 2019

Ensured compliance with all OSHA and Canadian Legislation.

Coordinated, conducted, and reviewed effective safety training programs. Maintain and communicate core Health and Safety Program requirements and expectations both in the US and Canada with operations and field personnel.

Managed records and documentation related to safety and Provide guidance, assistance, and direction on obtaining and maintaining a Certificate of Recognition.

Conducted onshore Field Inspections of Upstream Oil & Gas activities in Canada, and the USA.

Provided support and coaching to Management, Staff, Field workers, and Contractors to meet Legislation and the company’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System requirements.

Participated in worksite inspections to identify, assess, and manage workplace hazards, assist management in the process to determine and prioritize root causes of accidents through comprehensive investigations and subsequent corrective actions.

I have maintained a Program with monthly and yearly accident statistics and the auditing process satisfactory completion of audits or other evaluation processes that verify the existence and effectiveness of the Company’s Safety Management System.

Supported management in the preparation and presentation of safety-related materials, Safe work procedures, Risk Management, and HSE Manual review.

Fluor Canada Limited (Energy & Chemicals) Encana Energy – 400 MMC NGL Plant

Project HSE Lead Mar 2017 – Sep 2017

Managed and advised site Construction Management Team (CMT), contractor personnel, CSU, and craft assigned to their activities on the projects in the light of best Safe Practices.

Adhered to and support Fluor Corp’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies and site medical and emergency response plan.

I have reviewed the contractor’s incident reports for the effectiveness of investigation and appropriate corrective actions (CA) to prevent a recurrence.

Created and managed documentation for Pre-Commissioning and Startup (CSU) stage. Created hazards and Risk Inventory and communicated to the team.

Supported and raise Fluor Corp HSE standards and goals with programs throughout the project to confirm a safe and productive work environment.

Trained and assisted employees are working in the different CMT departments on a project through knowledge of the Company’s HSE standards, programs, and goals.

Organized Safety resolution requirements for commissioning astartup-up (CSU) processes.

Responsible for the development of Safe Work Permit strategies and safe energy isolations

Facilitated SIMOPS, HAZOP, and pre-permitting meetings to have consistency in system management.

Clarke Builders, Canada FortHill – Fort McMurray

Safety Specialist Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

Execution, monitoring, and provide a correct interpretation of the Clark Builders and Suncor Energy HSE Program.

Conduct and review Inspections / Incident investigations on time, reporting to the Project team, Corporate HSE, and Client Personnel.

Conduct pre-activities Risk assessment and maintain the risk registry for CSU operations.

Conducted Toolbox, safety meetings, and attend progress and SIMOPS meetings with Clients and subcontractors.

Maintain Leading Indicators (KPI), Analyse KPI’s.

Assist and attend Suncor Energy Care committee on-site, attend client incident review meetings, field communication meetings, and contactors startup/mobilization meetings.

ATCO Electric, Transmission & Distribution (HVAC/ HVDC) Oil & Gas Projects

Health and Safety Advisor (Field Operations, New construction, and expansion of old facilities) June 2014 - Nov 2015

It is worked as a Health and Safety Specialist to support the AE crew and Contractors (Prime, General, and Sub Contractors) on ATCO Electric’s best practices, Knowledge on the Canadian Utility Code.

Lead, Conduct, and review Incidents as a subject matter expert and created detailed incident investigation reports for high potential near miss and incidents.

Conducted worksite inspection and Audits of various projects (Substations, Transmission and Distribution powerlines, Telecommunication Tower Installation & Upgrades, post-project land reclamation, and sustainability).

Attended project Kick-off meetings and progress meetings with contractors and internal construction crew and guided as a subject matter expert to ATCO Electric’s “Safety First, Always” and “Zero Injury” cultures

Supported Commissioning & Startup, a team with HSE, needs and advise them on how to mitigate/control risk with excellent communication, planning, and industry best practices.

ESKIMO Steel Ltd, Downstream - Shell Scotford Refinery Fort Saskatchewan

Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator Apr 2013 – May 2014

I have provided Health Safety and Environmental site assessment, monitoring of contaminated site reclamation, and ergonomic evaluations.

Assisted in pre-start-up safety review, Industrial hygiene evaluations in indoor air quality assessments, and mold remediation projects.

I have implemented a new H2S management system, including the use of the personal monitor, shelter in place, and alternate evacuation routes.

Supported operations on closing MOC and action management related to HSE.

Supervised and conducted regular risk assessment and suggested mitigation in line with ALARP concept.

BIRD Construction

Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator Jun 2011 – Feb 2013

KBR Canada Suncor Refinery Shut Down

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator May 2011 – Jun 2011

Cenovus Energy Canada Heavy Oil (E&P Upstream Project)

Safety Advisor Jan 2011 – Apr 2011

Target Safety Services, Lloydminster, AB Canada (E&P and Downstream shut down projects)

Safety Advisor May 2010 - Dec 2010

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