ALAN CHEN

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HSSE MANAGER & HSE MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Highly ambitious, knowledgeable, and experienced HSSE Manager, Process Safety Manager, and HSE Management Expert skilled in overseeing Health, Safety, and Environment programs in the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, and construction industries. Proficient in establishing and maintaining HSSE manuals, communicating HSSE rules to employees, implementing HSE programs, conducting audits, assessments, inspections for continuous improvement. Adept at performing risk assessments, managing and implementing process safety management programs, and contributing to the outstanding safety performance of various organizations with no major accidents. Excellent leader, organizer, presenter, trainer, and trouble-shooter with the innate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Fluent in English and Chinese.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Safety Management Systems ● Safety Audit Programs ● Process Safety Management ● Risk Management Plan ●Process Hazard Analysis ● Management of Change ● Pre Start-up Safety Review ● Mechanical Integrity● Contractor Safety Management ● Construction Safety Management ● Work Permit System ● Root Cause Analyses ● Documenting & Reporting ● Facility Management Audits ● Quality and Continuous Improvement ● Technical Presentations ● HSSE Regulations ● Employee Safety Training ● Emergency Response Plans ● Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARCADIS US Inc., Houston, Texas, U. S. A.

Health and Safety Manager / Project HSSE Director, 1/2014 to Current

Lead/participate in Process Safety Management program development and audits, HSE Management System audits and assessments, OSHA compliance reviews. Examples of deliverables for Arcadis clients:

Established a PSM Manual for a green-field major Petro-chemical complex.

Completed a five-year update of RMP/PSM program for a power plant ammonia injection process, PSM/RMP audits for a military facility and a facility of manufacturing nuclear reactor materials.

Conducted OSHA Compliance Review at a major machinery fabrication plant and HSEMS audits at major manufacturing facilities and distribution center.

Delivered construction and OSHA 10 safety training courses.

Performed incident data analysis for major power and oil companies.

Conducted HSEMS assessment of a Natural Gas Pipeline Company to align with API RP 1173.

Act as the Point of Contact (POC) for PSM/RMP activities in Arcadis North America.

Delivered presentations at conference and webinar.

Drove Arcadis BP Global Account HSSE.

Key Accomplishments:

Winner of Arcadis North America Health & Safety Excellence Award

BP Westlake Campus, Houston, Texas, U.S.A

HSSE Advisor, 1/2014 to 4/2020

Led HSSE program of contractors working on BP WL Campus capital projects to conform to BP and Supplier HSSE requirements.

Supported contractor selection by conducting HSSE Management System assessment to vet contractors, assisted in contractor ranking and evaluation, as well as variance approval.

Led/Participated in risk assessment studies, e.g., HAZID, TSA, GRA, HITRA, HAZOP, etc.

Performed HSSE audits and provided assurance in conformance with regulatory and BP requirements.

Coordinated/facilitated regular Contractor Safety Partnership and Contract Account Manager Zero Accident Culture meetings for team building and communication with contractors.

Delivered Control of Work and New Employee and Contractor training.

Managed incident reporting and tracking, and led/participated in incident investigations to determine root causes.

Provided stewardship in HSE initiatives, e.g., OSHA National Safety Stand-Down.

Drove continuous improvement, e.g., Contractor Badging Procedure, TSA quality improvement, loading dock safety, Computer Based Training, HSSE procedures streamline and simplification, etc.

Key Accomplishments:

Successful implementation of Contractor HSE Management Program and achieved outstanding safety performance.

SINOPEC Services of Saudi Arabia, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

HSSE Director & HSE Management Expert, 11/2010-10/2013

Managed Sinopec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment program in Saudi Arabia for a total of approximately 4,500 EPC employees in construction of highways, pipelines, plants as well as in drilling and exploration operations.

Spearheaded the establishment of an HSSE Department of Sinopec Service Saudi Arabia and its Management System.

Established and maintained HSSE manuals and communicated HSSE rules and standards to employees; implemented and enforced compliance with HSSE rules and regulations.

Reviewed organization and employee safety performance and provided feedback for continuous improvement.

Conducted vulnerability assessments; developed and executed security plans for project sites.

Provided HSSE oversight through field inspections to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and track action items.

Performed periodic facility management audits to ensure compliance with applicable HSSE regulations and company requirements.

Streamlined and administered Incident Reporting System to conform to requirements.

Performed incident investigations through root cause analysis and shared lessons learned with employees.

Maintained facility emergency plans and conducted regular emergency drills.

Developed HSE professionals to improve work knowledge and achieve HSE certification (NEBOSH).

Key Accomplishments:

Spearheaded organizing HSSE Department and developing HSE Management System to align with client’s and SINOPEC’s safety management systems.

Resolved communication lapse with clients.

Conducted HSE management system training for middle/senior Sinopec management staff and assisted in the development of an HSE Management Manual for Overseas Oilfield Surface Construction Project at Sinopec headquarters in Beijing.

SAUDI ARAMCO, Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia

Loss Prevention Department Supervisor, 2002-2010

Directed a professional staff of 11 safety engineers tasked with providing technical support to the Aramco gas plants (Juaymah, Berri, Khasaniyah) and RT Refinery with strategic importance.

Implemented Saudi Aramco Safety Management System at refinery and gas plants.

Led/Participated in What-if and HAZOP studies at refinery and gas plants.

Supported safe operations, including monitoring day-to-day operations, startup, commissioning, and major turnaround.

Executed pre-start up safety reviews and coordinated third-party insurance survey.

Conducted scheduled and unscheduled facility inspections, reviewed facility mechanical integrity programs, and monitored compliance of work permit system.

Led/Participated in major incident investigations, facilitated various employee safety training programs, and monitored contractor safety performance.

Provided contractor construction safety oversight of major expansion projects at refinery and gas plants.

Completed mechanical completion certification inspections (equivalent to pre-startup safety reviews) and actively involved in internal safety audits for continuous improvement.

Participated in facility emergency response plan development, implementation, and response and assumed the role of Regional ER Coordinator for Eastern Province.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully managed the most productive Loss Prevention Manufacturing Unit in Saudi Aramco with no major incident in gas plants and refinery from 2002 to 2010.

SAUDI ARAMCO, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Loss Prevention Engineer 1993-2002

Led a team of six full-time safety engineers in conducting corporate safety management system audits across the country and tracked implementation of recommendations.

Served as SME in six due diligence safety reviews of Aramco joint venture facilities with strategic importance, including SASREF, Riyadh Refinery, Rabigh Refinery, Jeddah Distribution Center, Exxon/Saudi Aramco/China Joint Venture at Fujian Refinery, Kuwait/Japan/Saudi Aramco in Khafji.

Effectively implemented a companywide gas monitor program to strengthening Hot Work Permit, which included gas monitors and vendor assessment and screening, negotiation, procurement, writing General Instruction, training, distribution, etc.

Developed and implemented a number of companywide training programs, e.g., Hazard Identification/Recognition, Compressed Gas Cylinder, Chemical Emergency Response, etc.

Facilitated/Participated/Conducted PHA studies (using What-if checklists and HAZOP techniques), dispersion modeling and facility siting, electrical classification surveys, hazard surveys, etc.

Key Accomplishments:

Represented Saudi Aramco in performing due diligence safety reviews at Saudi Aramco/Sinopec/Exxon Fujian Joint Venture Project in China and Joint Venture Project of Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Oil Company and Japan Oil Company in Khafji, Saudi Arabia.

Successful implementation of Saudi Aramco wide new gas monitor program.

Previous positions include Process Safety Manager at Chemical Waste Management, Manager of Loss Prevention at Union Oil of California, H&S Superintendent at NutraSweet Plant in Chicago and Process Safety Engineer at Monsanto Chemical Company in St Louis.

EDUCATION

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Master of Science, Engineering Management

University of Cincinnati, Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

Chung Yuan Christian University, Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Safety Professional, CSP #10302

Professional Safety Engineer, PE License No. 36625-Mass.

Certified Professional Environmental Auditor, Health and Safety, #365 by BEAC in 2001

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, CHMM #3215 by Institute of Hazardous Materials Management in 1992

Accredited Safety Auditor, ASA #943 by UNOCAL in 1991

OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer #26-0105786

Numerous training courses in Quality and Management, Health, Safety, and Environment.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Professional Member of America Society of Safety Engineer since 7/1990

Board member of ASSE in Middle-East Chapter

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