Hands-On Construction Projects
Resume:
Felix Jean Irani
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Objective
Veteran HSE Corporate Manager with over 30 years of experience managing health, safety, and environmental operations across oil & gas, construction, and infrastructure megaprojects. Successfully led HSE performance on major works including the U.S. Embassy (NEC Baghdad), the U.S. Consulate in Surabaya (Indonesia), as well as large scale refineries, airports, bridges, and high rise buildings. Achieved zero fatalities and significantly reduced incident rates across complex, multinational job sites. Fluent in English, French and Arabic, with a proven ability to lead multicultural teams under pressure. Permanent resident of Canada, seeking to bring deep expertise in compliance, risk mitigation, and safety culture to a dynamic Canadian organization.
Key Qualifications
NEBOSH IGC Certified
OSHA 30 hour (Construction/General Industry)
Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 & 14001
Incident investigation & root cause analysis
Emergency response planning & drills
Permit to work and risk assessment systems
Multinational team leadership and training
Founder & HSE/Construction Consultant
Sole Proprietorship – Canada -2022 – Present
HSE Division:
Established a safety consultancy providing expert guidance to construction companies on regulatory compliance and risk management.
Developed Customized Health & Safety Plans, tailored to client operations and aligned with provincial and federal legislation.
Advised leadership teams on optimizing operational procedures to meet safety and organizational objectives.
Delivered HSE training and safety talks for international teams, enhancing awareness and reducing incident potential on active sites.
Construction Division:
Provided hands-on services including interior house painting, plumbing support, floor cleaning, and landscaping for residential clients.
Maintained high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in all property improvement projects.
Managed client communication, project estimates, timelines, and delivery.
Infrastructure Projects:
Directed HSE on large scale airport terminals Kuwait Airports terminal (T-1) and terminal (T-4) for Kuwait Airways
bridges, and tower constructions, managing confined space entry, working at heights, blasting safety, and environmental protection compliance.
Across all roles, I’ve built a reputation for:
Minimizing accidents and incidents through proactive planning and training
Leading diverse multinational teams
Navigating local and international HSE regulations
Applying practical and certified safety solutions (ACSA, NEBOSH, OSHA)
Professional Experience Summary
With over 30 years of HSE leadership, I have managed safety operations across diverse and complex projects in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Yemen, including high profile contracts with U.S. government agencies, refineries, airports, bridges, high rise towers, and oil & gas infrastructure.
Projects Executed under my HSE supervision:
Project: Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development – Central Processing Facility (CPF 60MM/Day)
Value: USD 4.2 Billion
Duration: June 2015 – 2023
Client: KOC, Main Contractor: Petrofac
PMC: Worley Parsons
Subcontractor First Kuwaiti (FKTC)
HSE Manager
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Led and managed all HSE functions on one of Kuwait’s largest oil development projects, ensuring compliance with KOC and international standards (OSHA, NEBOSH, ISO).
Oversaw a multinational workforce in a complex high-risk environment, achieving significant reductions in incidents through proactive hazard identification and safety campaigns.
Developed and implemented the site HSE Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and permit-to-work system for heavy oil operations.
Conducted daily inspections, audits, risk assessments, and coordinated with PMC (Worley Parsons) to meet client expectations.
Delivered regular training on confined space, working at heights, H2S safety, and other critical field hazards.
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) / OSSCO
Project: Fire Control Headquarters – Command & Control Center
Location: Ahmadi Area, Kuwait
Project Value: USD 24 Million
Duration: [2014-2017]
Key Responsibilities & Achievements: HSE Manager
Led the full implementation of the HSE program for the Oil Sector Services Company (OSSCO) as part of a strategic project under KNPC.
Oversaw all health, safety, and environmental activities for the Fire Control Headquarters, a high-security facility in the Ahmadi region.
Ensured compliance with Kuwait Fire Department regulations, KNPC safety protocols, and international standards.
Managed emergency planning, fire prevention systems, and hazard controls for firefighting equipment, dispatch zones, and infrastructure.
Delivered training and safety orientation for firefighting personnel and contractors working within high-risk zones.
Project: New Gathering Center No. 24 – Kuwait Oil Company
Location: Sabriyah Field, North Kuwait (Near Iraq Border)
Project Value: USD 180 Million
Client: KOC Main Contractor: SK Engineering & Construction
Consultant: AMEC
Duration: 2009-2011
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Provided direct HSE leadership and strategic support to project management throughout the construction and commissioning of GC-24, one of KOC’s key gathering centers near a sensitive border zone.
Managed HSE activities for a multinational workforce, ensuring compliance with KOC, AMEC, and SK E&C safety requirements.
Delivered comprehensive safety orientation, including EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) awareness, due to proximity to historic conflict zones.
Developed and enforced the site-specific HSE plan, emergency procedures, and permit-to-work system across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
NEC Baghdad (836 million US Dollar).
U.S. Embassy (Iraq): Delivered the project with zero fatalities, led a multinational workforce, and maintained full compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) HSE standards under high risk security conditions.
U.S. Consulate in Surabaya (Indonesia 60 Million US Dollar)
Ensured safe execution of a diplomatic construction project through strict permit to work systems, site risk controls, and proactive safety leadership.
TOTALFINA ELF Kharir Project (Yemen):
Worked as HSE Manager with S&B (Supply and Building) subcontractor, overseeing strict compliance and safety for oil and gas operations under challenging conditions.
Oil & Gas Projects (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE): Supervised HSE programs in refineries, drilling platform site preparation, pipeline construction, and gas monitoring systems. Implemented emergency response plans and reduced incident rates by over 40%.
DOOSAN (Main Contractor)
Project: Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant with Electrical Substations
Location: Shuwaikh - Kuwait City
Client: Ministry of Electricity & Water – Kuwait
Project Value: USD 80 Million
Duration: 2009-2012]
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Led HSE operations for the construction of a major reverse osmosis plant and associated electrical substations in a dense urban setting.
Ensured strict compliance with client safety standards and Kuwait environmental regulations.
Managed safety orientation, hazard analysis, and work permit systems for all disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning teams.
Monitored confined space entry, high-voltage operations, and chemical handling related to desalination processes.
Maintained safe performance across all phases of the project with no major incidents.
Project: Power Distillation Plant with Recarbanotion System Installation of Four New Evaporators
Location: Subiya Desalination Plant – Kuwait
Duration: 2006 – 2008
Main Contractor: DOOSAN Heavy Industries
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Oversaw HSE operations during the installation of four large-scale evaporators and Recarbanotion systems at the Subiya Desalination Plant.
Advised project management on safety and site security-related issues, especially during critical construction phases.
Conducted daily safety walks and participated in formal inspections to ensure continuous compliance with client and regulatory standards.
Identified, documented, and followed up on hazardous conditions, ensuring timely corrective actions were implemented.
Promoted a strong safety culture among all subcontractor teams, contributing to reduced incident rates and increased safety awareness on-site.
CH2M HILL (Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Project: Construction Works – U.S. Air Force Base (Anaconda), Balad, Iraq
Duration: 2006-2008
- Managed HSE activities for critical infrastructure construction within a high-security U.S. military airbase under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Ensured full compliance with EM 385-1-1 safety standards and CH2M HILL protocols.
- Delivered HSE orientation and supervision for multi-trade and multinational teams operating in a sensitive military zone.
- Maintained high safety performance despite operational constraints and tight security measures.
South Baghdad Power Plant – Iraq
Client: USAID Main Contractor: Bechtel Subcontractor: General Electric (GE)
Mechanical & Electrical Contractor: ENCOCORP
Duration: 2004-2006
- Appointed as Safety & Environmental Manager for the rehabilitation and construction of the South Baghdad Power Station, a strategic USAID-funded project.
Worked directly with Bechtel and General Electric (GE) teams to implement and monitor HSE policies across mechanical, electrical, and civil scopes.
Ensured strict adherence to international and USAID HSE guidelines during turbine installation, electrical systems integration, and commissioning phases.
Led site-wide safety audits, incident investigations, environmental monitoring, and workforce safety orientation for local and international teams.
Played a key role in maintaining safe working conditions in a high-risk zone, contributing to the successful delivery of a critical national infrastructure project.
Contracting & Trading Company (C.A.T.)
Location: Al-Khobar / Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Duration: 1999 – 2004
Clients: ARAMCO – Royal Commission KSA
Saudi Aramco – Oil & Gas
SABIC – Petrochemical Industries (Al-Jubail)
Supported HSE implementation and monitoring across multiple Saudi Aramco projects, including:
Maintain Potential Projects / Khuff Gas Projects
Upstream Oil & Gas Installations
Hawiyah & Haradh Gas Plant Developments
Bulk Plant Projects – Central & Eastern Regions
Conducted site inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks across remote and high-risk industrial zones.
Coordinated closely with Aramco and SABIC safety teams to meet strict operational and environmental standards.
Facilitated workforce safety orientation, emergency drills, and safe system of work for civil, mechanical, and electrical activities.
Contributed to reducing incident rates and improving contractor compliance in critical zones of Saudi Arabia’s largest gas and petrochemical projects.
Executive Engineer
FELIRACO Company – Construction & Supply Division
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 1993 – 1994 –
Prepared project cost estimations for municipal water treatment and infrastructure projects in coordination with Lebanese municipalities, funded by the European Community and United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Provided technical oversight and execution support for landfilling and composting operations on environmental development projects.
Contributed to the planning and implementation of sustainable solutions for wastewater management and solid waste treatment in post-conflict areas.
Supported procurement, contract coordination, and site supervision within the Construction & Supply Division
Certifications & Expertise
Extensive experience in Oil & Gas fields, refineries, berths, offshore construction, production, engineering, and hazard identification.
Skilled in piping, water treatment, desalination plants, reverse osmosis, electricity and power systems, petrochemicals, infrastructure, high rise buildings, and road construction
Proficient in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety procedure development, Member of CSSE (Canadian Society of Safety Engineers) and
ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers)
Certified by ACSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association), ID #41820002
Holder of NEBOSH International General Certificate, ID #00047808
In depth knowledge of Alberta’s Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations, and Code (2014 Edition)
Familiar with EM 385 1 (US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements) and OBO (Overseas Building Operations) standards Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9000:2000 Quality Management System
Experienced in implementing and auditing ISO Internal Quality Management Systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
American University of Beirut 1987-1991
Comprehensive studies in Air Pollution, Gas Impact Assessment, Water Treatment, Environmental Modeling, Thermodynamics, Solid Waste Management, Microbiology of Water, Water Quality Engineering, and Air & Noise Pollution.
HSE Safety Engineering Diploma
Grendel University LD – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (1992)
Safety Certifications – Alberta, Canada:
Completed multiple safety courses including WHMIS, Fall Arrest, H2S Alive, and more
Currently preparing for NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) certification
Baccalaureate – Experimental Science -1986
Completed comprehensive safety training including WHMIS, Fall Arrest, H2S Alive, and more
Currently preparing for the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING.
Hobbies:
• hiking in the forest
• walking on the seashore
• hearing a classic music
Thank you for taking the time to read my resume
Felix John Irani
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