Safety Officer
Resume:
Shanaka
De Silva
Safety Trainer
Contact
Address
Doha, Qatar
Phone
*****************@*****.**
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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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