Engr. Waleed Abbasi
Permanent Address: Henleaze, Bristol, UK
Present Address: Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi ******.******@******.**.**
Citizen: British
Profile
I’m an ambitious Environmental Engineer; I’m keen to find a position relating to this field of study. I’m Reliable, Self-motivated and able to work on my own initiative and as part of a team.
Key Skills
I’m a Lateral thinker and problem solver with a high level of attention to detail. I have Excellent organisational, communication and relationship skills. I am Flexible and responsive to the disparate needs of clients.
Educational Experience and Qualification
Sep 2009 – Feb 2011 M.Sc Environmental Consultancy. UWE, Bristol. UK Jan 1994 – Dec 1998 BSc (Hons) 2:1 Chemical Engineering Bahaudding Zakariya University. Pakistan.
Training
BOSIET (BASIC OFFSHORE SAFETY INDUCTION AND EMERGENCY TRAINING) conducted by Abu Dhabi Marina Operating Company ADMA for; a. Helicopter Safety and Escape.
b. Sea Survival.
c. First Aid.
d. Safety Induction and
e. Fire Fighting.
BASIC HYDROGEN SULFIDE Training (OPITO Approved)
Qualified Internal Verifier, IQA (UK)
Qualified Assessor (UK)
Qualified Train the Trainer, ACTVET, Abu Dhabi
NQA licenced Internal Verifier, Abu Dhabi
NEBOSH IGC (Control of international workplace hazards) NEBOSH IGC (International health and safety practical application) OSHA
Qualified OSHAD Practitioner
CLEAPPS School Science Service (UK) in;
a. Physics and Electrical Basic Skills course.
b. Health and Safety for Science Laboratory.
c. Chemical Handling.
M.Sc. Project: To Reduce Carbon Footprint in Business and education sectors. It is a technical project. Carbon emission per annum from electricity in UWE hall of residence is calculated and its effect on cost per annum is highlighted. 2
Projects Successfully Completed
a) Upper Zakum Offshore Oilfield Expansion (ADNOC, Abu Dhabi, UAE) b) Construction of Baraka Nuclear Power Plant
(Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE) c) Construction of Hassyan Clean Coal Power Plant
(Dubai Electric and Water Authority (DEWA) Dubai, UAE) d) East Sitra Housing Project (Ministry Of Housing, Kingdom of Bahrain) e) Khalifa Port Extension (Abu Dhabi Ports, UAE)
f) Fujaira Port Extension (Fujaira Ports, UAE)
g) Delma Port Extension (Abu Dhabi Port, Abu Dhabi, UAE) h) Presidential Palace (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Employment Summary
Sep 2017 – Date, EHS Teacher, Al Jazeera Institute (ADVETI), Abu Dhabi. UAE Discuss Waste Management and its importance within UAE Assess students’ performance through classroom assessments Assess student performance during Work Placement
Visit student at different sites during WPL and meet EHS engineers/managers for student’s feedback
Ensure students are aware of OSHAD (SF) and its importance in Abu Dhabi Discuss EAD responsibilities and requirements in Abu Dhabi Prepare and discuss various EHS reporting techniques such as Inspection report, Audit Report, Risk Assessments etc.
Discuss different types of pollution and control measures such as Air, Water, Land, Noise etc.
Review students detail reports / projects such as Risk Assessment Report, Audit report, Aspect / Impact register etc.
Involve students in designing chemical storage area along with EHS issues Participate in internal EHS Meetings
Ensure smooth communication is maintained with other facilities and departments Subject Taught: ADVETI syllabus is designed for Abu Dhabi construction and operational industries. Students are taught EHS subjects relevant to local industry in Abu Dhabi. I am teaching following major subject beside others to Diploma and Advance Diploma level students.
• Risk Assessment
• Waste Management (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste)
• Oil Spill and Prevention
• Environmental Pollution and Control
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Audit
• Industrial Hygiene
• Job Safety Analysis
• Industrial Emergencies
• Ergonomics
• Sustainability
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July 2016 – Jan 2017, Environmental Manager, Harbin Electric International Co, Ltd, Dubai. UAE
Construction of Hassyan Clean Coal Power Plant, Dubai Ensure ISO 14001 EMS properly implemented on site (Plan, Do, Check, Act) Create and review Environmental Aspect / Impact register for different activities Design and establish Environmental Management Plan in line with CEMP and EIA for the Construction and operational phase of Power Plant
Liaise with Dubai Municipality on regular basis for various Environmental approvals Assist Environmental consultants in achieving desired plans, reports for the project Lead Environmental issues during construction and operation phase i.e. Noise, Water, Air Monitoring, Waste Management, Inspections and Weekly Reports etc. Design Report format for technical data and advice mitigation measures for increased values
Liaise with Sub Contractors on daily basis
Establish Environmental team for HEI and Sub-Contractors Attend meetings with HEI Project Managers and Directors on regular basis Review and approve Prequalification documents of various service providers Jan 2013 – June 2016, Sr. Environmental Engineer, National Marine Dredging Company, Abu Dhabi. UAE
Baraka Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), Abu Dhabi
Ensure ISO 14001 EMS properly implemented on site (Plan, Do, Check, Act) Create and review Environmental Aspect / Impact register for different activities Lead NMDC Environmental team for all Environmental issues during construction of Baraka Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) site
Review team progress and keep Project Manager informed with the outcome. Directly involved in Tender, Quotations and hiring of new Sub-Contractors. Provide all support and guidance to HSE team on site. Ensure Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) guidelines for Environmental Standards are properly implemented at BNPP site.
Ensure proper and effective communication on regular basis is maintained with main Client i.e. Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (EAD) and principle contractor Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO).
Assist EAD representative during Audit on site and prepare comprehensive report for findings observed.
Maintain effective communication with all other sub-contractors operating at BNPP site. Represent NMDC for Environmental queries raised in weekly meetings by ENEC and KEPCO Environmental Directors and Managers on site. Ensure requirements set within Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Construction Management Plan (CEMP) is properly implemented on BNPP site. Prepare Environmental Risk Assessment in accordance with Construction Method Statement at BNPP site.
Ensure proper Waste Management as per Centre of Waste Management (CWM) Abu Dhabi is implemented at BNPP site i.e. proper segregation, proper colour coded skips and proper transportation of Hazardous and Non Hazardous Waste. Carry out technical monitoring for Environmental Pollution at BNPP site and report KEPCO regularly
Review all reports, plans and technical data for BNPP site and provide comments regularly. Conduct frequent Environmental inspection on site and prepare regular reports Prepare all Environmental reports requested by Client, ENEC Provide Environmental induction to personal on project site in Urdu and English Languages. 4
Other Projects
Ensure ISO 14001 EMS properly implemented on site (Plan, Do, Check, Act) Create and review Environmental Aspect / Impact register for different activities Assist and supervise Company’s projects in UAE, Bahrain and Qatar. Meetings and Presentations with Ministry Of Housing in Prime Minister Office, Supreme Council for Environment, URS and Environmental Consultants in Kingdom Of Bahrain. Supervise Environmental issues for Al Zakum Oil Field by ADNOC and Al-Sarb Island by ADMA in Abu Dhabi.
Regular interaction with Project Directors, Project Managers, Construction Managers and Project personal regarding Environmental Issues at different projects. Conduct Noise and Water monitoring for the projects. Conduct Carbon Footprints at NMDC Base.
Represent NMDC in ADNOC weekly meetings and monthly meeting with ZADCO. Supervise Waste Management for the projects.
Prepare and review Technical Weekly and Monthly Hazardous and Non Hazardous Waste report for different projects.
Prepare and review Technical report for Water Monitoring on regular Basis for different projects.
Decide on Water Monitoring stations and sampling Parameters for different projects. Assist and advice staff on exceedance of Threshold Limit in water monitoring. Interact with ZADCO, Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency, ADNOC, EXOVA lab, Green Mountains and Sound Consultancy on regular basis either through meetings or presentations.
Conduct Environmental Induction and training for NMDC Staff on project sites. Prepare Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans (EMMP) at different projects for Ministry of Housing, Supreme Council for Environment, AECOM in Kingdom Of Bahrain while ZADCO,ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Port Company (ADPC) in Abu Dhabi. Prepare Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for different projects. Prepare Waste Management Plan and Oil Contingency Plan for the projects. Carry out Environmental inspection on different projects and prepare report. Conduct internal Audit at different projects and prepare Audit report. Review and comment on EIA report for different projects. Handle Environmental incidents and provide advice on Mitigation measures. Prepare incident reports and if required give presentations to higher Management. Aug 2010 – Dec 2012, Environmental Engineer, Bristol City Council.UK Provide Consultancy and HSE advice to Green Capital pledges in Bristol i.e. Schools, Colleges, University, Retail Parks, Taxi Firms, Wessex Connect Local Buses, small and large businesses, in order to reduce Carbon emission, reduction in Pollution (Air & Noise), waste Management, Toxic gases, Chemical disposal.
Health and Safety Advice on safe working conditions to employees of different Nationalities e.g. Polish, Hungarian, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Philippines etc. is provided. Review EIA’S and prepare Environment Management Plans for Contractors. Attend meetings with various Organisation in Bristol on regular basis. Visit Waste Contractor site ensuring proper Waste Segregation is carried out and prepare reports.
Review results for treated water from Sewage Treatment Plant in Bristol and prepare report on weekly and Monthly Basis.
Feb 2005 – July 2010, HSE Inspector / Science Teacher, East Barnet Secondary School and Technical College, London, UK. 5
Beside teaching science subjects and performing practical’s with students, i was also responsible to implement Health safety & Environmental policy at school premises set by senior management. It includes:
Prepare Waste Management Plan for School and ensure its implementation on site. Carry out Fire Drills every term ensuring Fire Alarms are in working condition. Check Chemical storage, its usage and disposal fulfil HSE guidelines. Check Electrical Cables are properly insulated and all portable equipment’s are tested by competent person.
Discuss risk associated with work carried out on premises, with contractors and implement control measures.
Arrange meetings; give presentations to department heads informing them on health and safety legislations and to improve safety culture. Carry out internal Audits.
Inform Head teacher with serious HSE issues on premises and suggest new resources to eliminate them.
Jan 1999 - Dec 2004, Assistant Process Engineer (Power Plant) / HSE Officer, Pak-Arab Fertilizers (Joint venture of UAE & Pakistan) Responsible for smooth operation of Power Plant by controlling different parameters i.e. Temperature, Pressure and Flow Rate. Power Plant includes: Water in Tube Boilers
Steam Turbine Generators.
Water treatment plant.
Cooling towers.
Centrifugal and Reciprocating Pumps.
Condensers.
Motors.
Heat Exchangers.
Combustion Chambers.
Involve in plant shut down once a year.
Ensure workers are provided with proper PPEs and are used while on site.