SONAD ARIS
• +974-****-**** (Alternative +90-532-***-**-**)• **************@*****.*** • Skype: sonad.aris EXECUTIVE PROFILE
An accomplished, Bachelor, Level 6 Diploma and NEBOSH Certified, HSE practitioner with a litany of certifications to credit and 20+ years of progressive HSE Management work experience, providing management, leadership, and technical oversight of HSE initiatives, providing HSE support to projects, aligned with company policies, business objectives, and regulatory requirements to achieve continuous improvement & performance.
Leveraged HSE skills in commanding Major Government Infrastructure Projects for single or multiple (Operated, JV, or Non- Operated) in onshore oil and gas, construction, and energy in Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia Russia, Kazakhstan, North Africa, and Turkiye. Strong track record of high productivity on multi-billion-dollar government infrastructure projects at ASHGHAL, Qatar Foundation, QPMC, Hamad International Airport, Public Investment Fund (PIF) Qiddiya, Oman-Muscat Electricity Company, Shell with impressive low LTI and spill rates, achieved through top-down training and engagement and rigorous monitoring.
Competent in preparing safety documentation, auditing work sites, and supporting operational teams with safety objectives.
Expertise in stand-alone & integrated Programs & Management Systems (ISOs 9001, 14001, & 45001 (OHSAS 18001).
Persuasive communicator with skills in building consensus and obtaining commitments; capable of working independently as well as in a multicultural team.
Notable Achievements
Established ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 within the time for the large-scale organization, accreditation from BSI & UKAS in 2002
Generated 120-page HSE Handbook for Construction in English, Turkish, Indi, and Arabic in 2008
Achieved 13 million People hours and 1546 days without Lost Time Accident in Oct 2010
Achieved 8.4 million People hours and 960 days without Oil Spill in Oct 2010
Generated 160-page HSE Handbook for Road Construction in Oct 2015
Achieved 5 million People hours and 682 days without Lost Time Accident in Dec 2015
Achieved 6 million People hours and 690 days without Lost Time Accident in Oct 2016
Achieved 25 million people hour 22 days without Lost Time Accident in Sep 2020 SKILLS SUMMARY
HSE Management Systems/Programs
Civil Engineering
Customizing Safety Solutions
Occupational Health/Safety
Accident Investigation
Multi-Disciplinary HSE Coordination
Inspection & Auditing
HSE Consultancy & Advisory
Regulatory Compliance/Analysis
Emergency/Response Plans
Risk Assessment/ Hazard Analysis
Nebosh Certified
Change Management
HSE & Quality Standards
Positive Safety Culture & Zero
Incident Culture
ISO/OHSAS Standards/Reporting
Problem Solving, Staffing, Training
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Conflict
Resolution, Group Dynamics
Emergency Preparedness
Behavior Based Safety
Human and Organizational Performance
CAREER PROGRESSION
Program HSE Manager Jan 2020 - Present
ASTAD Engineering & Consultant
Projects to Credit:
PMO for Education City in Qatar (Client (QF) Qatar Foundation)/Projects’ value at $5 billion, build of Education City, Doha Key Responsibilities:
Developing appropriate HSE procedures and standards, and maintaining synergetic relations with QF, Consultants, and Contractors. Whilst reporting to Program Director and informally designated Corporate HSE Director.
Instrumental in providing strategic leadership to SC Education City Stadium for Contractor J&P to comply with and maintain SC HSE and Welfare requirements
Enforcing strict and accurate documentation, fostering seamless information sharing on all HSE matters, and implementing HSE programs such as HSE Scorecard Audit, recognition, awarding, monthly HSE Newsletter, etc.
Promoting positive safety culture, accountability, safe and healthy workplace; providing HSE leadership by maintaining an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness. Program SH&E Manager Jul 2017 – Dec 2019
Parsons (Saudi Parsons)
Projects to Credit:
PMO for Qiddiya Program, Entertainment City Project in Riyadh, KSA for Client PIF (Public Investment Fund) Project value at $10 billion with various reputed PMCs, SCs, International Contractors Key Responsibilities:
Implemented company HSE policy, rules, and procedures, and performed regular site inspections by developing necessary organizational preparedness and control measures. Reported to Program Director, VP Corporate SHE Director
Monitored site activities by inspection, site visits, regular safety audits, review, etc., and ensured compliance with Company HSE rules and Project plans
SONAD ARIS
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Orchestrated a wide spectrum of HSE activities for selecting consultants and contractors, establishing robust operating policies, and deploying HSE Management System along with immaculate documentation.
Ensured all activities are following safety rules and regulations and that staff and workforce are abiding with company HSE policy in addition to ensuring Company Corporate and Program SHE requirements. O&M plus Project HSE Manager Feb 2014 – Jun 2017
BESIX - SIX CONSTRUCT
Projects to Credit:
Bulk Material Handling System, Mesaieed, Qatar for the client QPMC under the consultant AURECON (SC) and ACE (DC) - JV with Sixco-FLSmidth/Project value at $300 million with the peak of 2500 personnel
Project HSE Manager on Sewage Treatment Plant Project, Doha, Qatar for client Ashghal under consultants Black & Veatch (SC) - with Sixco/Project value at $75 million with the peak of 800 personnel.
HAMAD International Airport (HIA) Construction of Stands, Quebec and Bypass Taxiway at Juliet for the Client HAMAD International Airport – HIS (Facility Management) under PMC Dar Al Handassah/Project value at $100 million &1000 personnel
Project HSE Manager on Al Rayyan Road Project, Doha, Qatar for client Ashghal under consultants KBR (PM), EGIS (SC) and KEO
(DC) - JV with Sixco-Boom
Key Responsibilities:
Offered expert and targeted advice during the planning phase and construction period, implemented and maintained HSE policies. Reported to Project Director/Project Manager and Regional HSE Manager.
Spearheaded a team of Environmental Engineers, HSE Engineers, Senior HSE Officers, and HSE Officers and implemented safe working procedures within the workplace and effected stringent measures to maintain smooth HSE initiatives.
Presided and chaired the internal HSE Meetings with Construction and HSE Team and attend the weekly Client/Consultant HSE Meeting and Bi-Weekly Progress Meeting.
Personally investigated matters like on-duty personal injury accidents and near-miss incidents; identified precise causes for developing plans and strategies to avoid or circumvent future occurrences.
Performed Health & Safety and Environmental audits and inspections on site including weekly Management HSE Walkthrough
Empowered staff and workforce with advancements in safety awareness, kept track of the performance of HSE Plans as well as Construction Environmental Management Plan in compliance with Qatar legal requirements, contractual obligation, and integrated management system as well as the worldwide best safety practices.
Introduced recognition programs for staff, organized Safety Man of the Month safety award. HSE Advisor May 2012 –Jan 2014
Mazoon Electricity Company, Muscat HQ, Sultanate of Oman Highlights:
Catered to residential commercial, government industrial, agricultural/fisheries, and hotels/tourism customers in the distribution and supply of electricity to the customers in South Batinah, Al Dakhliyah, and Al Sharqiyah regions. Key Responsibilities:
Developed the HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures and prepare for ISO & OHSAS accreditation.
Provided regular reports, managed requisite safety records for all near misses, and conducted root cause analysis to prevent re- occurrences.
Collaborated with client and consultant, conducted toolbox meetings, and new employee safety induction; developed and implemented suitable safe systems of work, risk mitigation, and increased HSE awareness toward a zero accident culture.
Evaluated contractor’s HSE pre-qualifications and reviews and monitored the HSE performance of the company and contractors.
Managed entire operational remit of the fire protection section that involves ensuring the operational readiness of men and machines; suitable firefighting & safety training programs required and periodical inspections on firefighting equipment.
Monitored HSE performance by inspection and safety audits; tested emergency plan via drills; Identified gaps and streamlined HSE system in the light of applicable laws & regulations. HSE Manager Apr 2011 –Apr 2012
Monteadriano Middle East LLC
Project to Credit:
Muscat Waste Water Scheme Project for client Haya Water under consultants Associated Consulting Engineering (ACE), Sultanate of Oman. Achieved 1M man hours and 650 days with no lost time (LTI) Key Responsibilities:
Embraced responsibility for ensuring a safe working environment for a construction project in Oman. Monitoring project HSE plans and procedures, setting performance targets, and chairing weekly internal HSE meetings.
Reviewed risk assessments and method statements, investigated accidents and trends, carried out audits and inspections, managed the development of the HSE case, ensured monthly HSE reports, and assisted with HSE training. SONAD ARIS
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Identified the need for HSE signs and boards, developed and monitoring the HSE training matrix, supported the development of the HSE hazard and risk register, and ensured all proper logs required by the Sultanate of Oman laws are maintained. Other Professional Experience:
Feb 2007 – Apr 2011: HSE Manager, AECO (AKTOR & ENKA) DEVELOPMENT LLC o Blue City Project Phase 1 at Al Madina A’Zarqa, for client BCC1
May 2003 -Feb 2007: HSE Training Manager/Deputy HSE Manager, BECHTEL ENKA TECHNO STROYEXPORT (BETS) BV o OPF Sakhalin II Onshore Processing Facility, Russia for Sakhalin Energy Investment Co (SEIC)
Feb 2001- May 2003: Assistant Corporate HSE Manager, ENKA - ENKA HQ, Istanbul, Turkiye o OPF Sakhalin II Onshore Processing Facility, Russia for Sakhalin Energy Investment Co (SEIC) - Shell
Feb 2000 – Feb 2001: Field HSE Engineer, BEJV- BECHTEL ENKA JV o TCO Program 12, Tengiz, Atyrau, Kazakhstan for TengizChevrOil (TCO)
Dec 1995 –Jun 1999: Civil Engineer, Enka Construction & Industry Co Inc o Harawah Farm House Project, Sirte, Libya for client ODAK EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
IDip OHS OTHM Level 6 Diploma in OHS, UK (2021)
IOSH Managing Safely, Oman (2011)
NEBOSH International Level III, OHS, NEBOSH, UK (2005) IDip SM International Diploma in Safety Management - British Safety Council, UK (2002) BSc Civil Engineering Degree - Istanbul Technical University, Turkiye (1995) & MMUP Certified Qatar Holding the IOSH Membership - GradIOSH
Professional Development:
2022 ISO 9001/45001/14001/ Internal Auditor
2020 Advanced First Aid and Fire Warden
2019 RICI ISO 45001 IRCA Lead Auditor
2018 PARSONS ESHARP Management Process 2004
OFFSHORE SPARROWS Hoisting & Lifting
2017 The Highfield Advanced First Aid/CS/AGT 2003 BECHTEL Safety Leadership
2016 BESIX Planning & Productivity 2003 SHELL P283 Supervising for Safety
2016 UNLEASH Innovation BESIX 2002 AGIPKCO
Supervising HSE &Incident Invest.
2015 Interpersonal & Communication Skills 2002 S&Q MART OHSAS 18001Internal Auditing
2015 BESIX Risk Assessment 2002 S&Q MART ISO 14001 Internal Auditing
2015 IRCA Lead OHSAS 18001 Auditor 2002 MOVA ISO 9001:2000 Awareness
2015 Advanced First Aid/Confined Space 2002 BSC
Occupational Health Management
2013 Train the Trainer 2002 BSC Communicating Safety Message
2009 Oil Spill Supervisor & On Scene Commander 2002 BSC General Safety
2008 BOVIS Lend Lease Method Statement Training 2002 BSC International Safety
2008 BLL Environmental, Health & Safety Training 2002 BSC Total Loss Control
2008 BOVIS Lend Lease Incident Injury Free 2002 BSC Safety Management
2006 SHELL Supervising for Safety 2001 OKIOC Accident Investigation Reporting
2006 SHELL/SEIC Incident Reporting Requirements 2001 OKIOC Bautino H2S Course
2006 Kelvin TOP-SET Incident Investigation 2001 S&Q ISO 9000 Internal Auditing
2005 Oil Spill Response Limited Inland Spill 2000 TCO SCBA Magnum
2004 BECHTEL SIX SIGMA Yellow Belt
2004 SHELL Health Risk Assessment
2004 OFFSHORE SPARROWS Hoisting & Lifting
2003 BECHTEL Safety Leadership
2003 SHELL P283 Supervising for Safety
2002 AGIPKCO Supervising HSE &Incident Invest
2002 S&Q MART OHSAS 18001Internal Auditing
2002 S&Q MART ISO 14001 Internal Auditing
2002 MOVA ISO 9001:2000 Awareness
2002 BSC Occupational Health Management
2002 BSC Communicating Safety Message
2002 BSC General Safety
2002 BSC International Safety
2002 BSC Total Loss Control
2002 BSC Safety Management
2001 OKIOC Accident Investigation Reporting
2001 OKIOC Bautino H2S Course
2001 S&Q ISO 9000 Internal Auditing
2000 TCO SCBA Magnum
IT SKILLS
Intelex, Acumen HSE Software and Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook PERSONAL INFORMATION
Driving License: Oman, Qatar, KSA light vehicle licenses, Class B Turkish Licenses
Language: Native Turkish, fluent English, basic Arabic, Kazak and Russian