Shanaka

De Silva

Safety Trainer

Contact

Address

Doha, Qatar

Phone

+974-****-****

E-mail

ade2zu@r.postjobfree.com

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LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/fe

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Skills

Risk mitigation

Administrative policies

Safety audits

Hazardous waste

remediation

Environmental remediation

Health evaluation

Occupational health

Coordinating team projects

Seasoned Safety Trainer and outstanding performer in Risk management and Proactive mitigation within Healthcare and construction industries. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of key factors in business. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments. Understanding of local laws and regulation and implementing of corrective measures in the sites. Perfectly strengths in leading projects, conducting assessments and making field decisions. Knowledgeable about observing and assessing routing operations and readying teams for critical response situations. Prepared to offer 10 years' experience in field and take on dynamic, growth-oriented position.

Presently in Qatar with local QID and transferable visa (NOC) Work History

2017-08 -

2020-08

Safety Trainer

ASPETAR Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital,

Doha, Qatar

· Multidisciplinary role had been played to cover

Safety coordinator responsibilities

· Make safety departmental annual inspection

program (daily, monthly, and quarterly), annual

budget forecast, ACI standard review and

matching with internal policies, procedures, and

manuals, introduce required

operational/organizational practices,

· Design new training programs to make

awareness of the 450+ employees including

clinical, non-clinical staff and contractors about hand hygiene, preventive injuries, corrective

measures had been taken to mitigate associate

risk in the workplace, and OHS standards

· Maintained excellent attendance record,

consistently arriving to training programs on time.

· Distribute responsibilities with safety inspector and environmental safety specialist

· Design organize and conduct HAZCOM hazard

spill management practice session and active

drill with Tanzifco housekeeping team to

Risk management

Software

Microsoft Office

Auto CAD

Graphic Designing

MS Project

HSE Software /EHS Insight

Languages

English

introduce ASPETAR spill management system

and protocol.

· Minimize cost of the department by 15% by

effective negotiation with suppliers

· As a member of water safety group introduce

UV treatment end point water sterilization

concept to dental chair. Find solutions to

mitigate effect of legionella contaminations in

the water to the patients.

· Closely work to ensure patient safety while using hydrotherapy pools and swimming pool,

introduce safety items to the swimming pool

area, measure the depth of the pool, mark it on

the deck and posted awareness posters,

arrange and guided to rehabilitation

department to find certified body to conduct

training program to fitness trainers

· Preparation and modification to Emergency

Disaster Preparedness Manual and established in

the incident command centers. Make code

cards and role cards.

· Relocation project was successfully completed

with coordination of Aspire logistic facility

management department

· Conducted safety evaluations to recommend

alternate safety procedures.

· Inspected job sites and completed in-depth

reports outlining safety concerns and corrective

recommendations.

· Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and

mitigation strategies at industrial worksites and

on construction jobs. (with MOSANADA team)

· Directed record-keeping and electronic forms

preparation in line with OSHA and ACI

requirements.

· Assessed compliance of site operations,

accuracy of forms and adequate employee

notification for different policies.

· Conducted new employee interviews,

orientation and training, and provided ongoing

monitoring and evaluation.

· Developed team communications and

information for regular meetings.

· Drove operational improvements which resulted

in savings and improved profit margins.

· Resolved problems, improved operations and

provided exceptional client support.

2016-05 -

2017-06

Technical Manager

BLUEGREENS Trading & Landscaping Company, Doha,

Qatar

· Management representative for OHSAS

18001:2007

· Introduce OHSAS 18001:2007 guidelines to the

sites and conducting risk assessments or JSA as

requested by guidelines and implemented all

the required Engineering, Administrative and

Behavioral controls

· Major four sites including Qatar Armed forces site in Al Wakra joint command training camp and 3

more Qatar armed forces sites in different areas

· Conducted interviews to hire safety officers and fire safety officers

· Post contract administration and pre contract

administration works

· Design and conduct safety orientation program,

awareness trainings and introduction of controls.

· Negotiations with clients/consultant, attending

meetings, satisfying awarders' requirements,

work with addition, omissions and alternations for the scope of work and price of the contract

· Over QAR 20 million worth of project had been

awarded to company during this period. Major

clients are Abu Samra project worth of 14 million

Artificial rock artwork and Ezdan Palace Hotel

landscaping project worth of 8.5 million (soft

landscaping, hard landscaping, swimming pool

and water features)

· Subcontractor contracts, negotiations, job

offerings, payment certificates cross checking's

and payments arrangements

· Developed suggestions for technical process

improvements to optimize resources.

· Worked closely with customers to evaluate

various types of risks such as impact, reputation

and regulatory.

· Analyzed project-related information and made

recommendations based on discoveries.

· Headed and successfully managed multi-

department rollout of robust, flexible and secure

electronic data interchange.

· Guided, coached and lead project teams,

delegating tasks and evaluating performance

and progression of project pace.

· Increased employee productivity by 35%

through training and mentorship.

· Communicated cross-functionally with

technology leaders across analysis, architecture,

build, quality assurance, deployment and

support teams on project execution.

· Analyzed company processes to determine

outsourcing feasibility.

· Recruited and trained IT team members.

· Managed deliverable estimates negotiated

resource conflicts and allocated resources.

· Drove revenue by 50% through enhancing

collection payment system.

· Managed implementation of new technological

improvements resulting in increased efficiency.

· Completed projects 20% faster than expected,

exacting cost savings of QAR 200,000 in Year.

2014-05 -

2016-05

MEP Design Engineer

Modern Touch Contracting Company, Doha, Qatar

· Maintained MTC GIS database for cost estimating

purposes.

· Interpreted architectural designs and engineering plans for swimming pools, water features, irrigation networks and modifications or repairing of existing facilities.

· Established and maintained best practices on

maintenance management measures by routinely

reviewing and updating ISO 9001, ISO 18001 standards.

· Carefully analyzed completed projects and studies for compliance with established budgets and policies.

· Gathered statistical information to delegate funds, equipment and personnel without overextending

company budget.

· Analyzed problems in landscaping constructions and water features before formulating and enacting

solutions.

· Carefully studied and perfected terminology and

symbols directly related to design and drafting of building construction.

· Conducted detailed cost estimates for non-complex landscaping and water feature projects.

· Used AUTO CAD to draft assemblies, models and

other technical drawings.

Delegated tasks to entry-level engineers, closely

monitoring work to monitor quality, maintain speed and exceed daily project goals.

2012-05 -

2014-04

Chemical Engineer

Aqua Technologies (Pvt)Ltd, Pita Cotte, Sri Lanka

• Major water treatment projects had been

commissioned, Cinnamon bay hotel - Colombo

(Water treatment plant including deep well, pre

treatment and RO), MSJ pharmaceutical

manufacturing company (Pvt) Ltd (Complete water

polishing treatment plant including electro

deionization unit- first time installed and

commissioned in the Sri lanka)

• Authored bid packages for projects ranging from

minor tasks to large capital layouts, incorporating customer goals and budgets.

• Maintained all technology documentation,

providing updates and addendums when required.

• Developed processes based on critical needs,

preset efficiency standards and cost reduction

measures.

• Evaluated project proposals for potential

environmental impact, reporting findings to both

employer and appropriate regulatory agencies.

• Undertook preventive maintenance and safety

inspections for smooth, uninterrupted operations.

2011-05 -

2012-05

Chemist

Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Modified and adapted standard methods and

procedures to solve analytical problems.

• Performed technical laboratory functions in

compliance with regulatory agencies and safety

requirements.

• Performed standardized tests on organic and

inorganic compounds to observe fundamental

differences in properties.

• Decreased lab spending 15% by purchasing cost-

effective supplies and closely monitoring laboratory inventory.

• Leveraged computerized management system and

labeling process to conduct inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies.

• Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products to

comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery

Act regulations.

2010-03 -

2011-04

Chemist

PURITAS (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Modified and adapted standard methods and

procedures to solve analytical problems.

• Performed technical laboratory functions in

compliance with regulatory agencies and safety

requirements.

• Decreased lab spending 15% by purchasing cost-

effective supplies and closely monitoring laboratory inventory.

• Led Department of Health's proficiency studies to improve performance of consistently poor

laboratories.

• Developed laboratory testing programs and data

analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch

records and work instructions.

• Resolved routine issues and escalated non-standard or critical issues to project department for corrective action.

• Established quality control measures for

instrumentation and monitored data quality to

operate instrument with control limits.

Education

2005-05 -

2009-08

Bachelor of Science: Chemistry

University Of Colombo - Sri Lanka

Certifications

2019-10 Highfields IADT L3(UK)

2018-03 “INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH EMERGENCY RISK

MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP” QCHP approved 10.00hr of

CPD

2018-06 “RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP” QCHP approved

7.25hr of CPD

2019-06 Basic certificate in Quality & Safety 20.00 CME credits 2019-07 Certificate in Quality Improvement

2020-02 NEBOSH - attending

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