Graham Wickert She Manager Candidate With Uae Experience
Resume:
GRAHAM WICKERT
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Location: Makati, Philippines
Domain Exposure: Oil & Gas, On/Offshore Operations, Facilities Management, and Construction Projects
Global Span: Philippines, UAE,,KSA, and UK
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning
HSE Management
Client Engagement
Inspection & Audits
Environmental Management Systems
Compliance Management
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Accident/Incident Management
HSE Programmes/Policies
Project Management
Environmental Protection
HSE Auditing/Inspection
Hazards Management
Change Management
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Training
Disaster Recovery Management
Emergency Response Planning
Continuous Improvement
Team Building and Leadership
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Executed enhanced safety standards as Senior HSQE Manager by creating Contractor Safety Committees and AI-driven training programmes.
Directed Health & Safety for high-profile projects, including ADNOC Arzanah, Das, Zirku, Zakum, and Petrofac UK's COMAH site at Bacton Norfolk.
Spearheaded change management on the Valhall accommodation module for the SLP/BP Norge project, ensuring quality improvements and timely delivery.
Established and executed QHSE management systems for ESOM KSA, ESSS UAE, and Serco ESG.
Sustained zero LTI status on the Serco Galleria contract by developing targeted training programmes to enhance observational awareness and interventions.
Earned 2 nominations for the Serco Pulse and Impact awards for the Car Park risk reduction project and the Synthesia AI training project.
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
MSc Safety and Risk Management Strathclyde University
Certificate in Safety and Risk Management Strathclyde University
Diploma in Safety and Risk Management Strathclyde University
Professional Graduate Programme in Health and Safety Engineering
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
City and Guilds Electronic Servicing Part 1 + 2 1996 (UK)
ECDL Computing Certificate 2002 (UK)
BTEC Certificate in Computer Studies 2002 (UK)
OCR Certificate in Web Design 2002 (UK)
NEBOSH General Certificate 2006 (UK)
Petrofac PTW 2007 (UK)
Cardinus DSE Assessor 2008 (UK)
Oil Spill Response Commander- IMO Level 2 2008 (UK)
Petrofac Accident/Incident Investigation 2008 (UK)
ADNOC PTW 2011 (UAE)
NEBOSH Oil and Gas Certificate 2013 (UAE)
OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor 2014 (UAE)
PMP Project Management Institute (40hrs) 2015 (UAE)
ETSDC Level 1 & 2 Desert Driving 2017 (UAE)
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor 2018 (UAE)
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor 2018 (UAE)
ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor 2018 (UAE)
ADNOC level 2 H2S Certificate 2018 (UAE)
ETSDC Fire Marshal 2018 (UAE)
Scaffold Inspector 2020 (KSA)
First aider 2020 (KSA)
OSHAD practitioner 2023 (UAE)
LEED GA 2024 (UAE)
Lighthouse Arabia Mental Health First Aider
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
GradIOSH 231670
Saudi Council of Engineers 582785
Chartered Institute of Building CIOB 7010899
MIIRSM 323134
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL – HSQE
"Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment Executive: Champion of Strategic Risk Mitigation, Safety Hazards, and Proactive Safety Cultures"
QHSE Professional with 18 years of experience in designing and implementing safety and environmental management systems. Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, developing policies and procedures, and leading audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Demonstrated success in planning and executing cutting-edge QHSE systems, driving cultural change, and fostering a proactive safety mindset across the organisational objectives. Well-versed with the ADNOC, OSHA, HSE, and OSHAD regulations.
A catalyst for change, championing QHSE practices to protect the staff, preserve assets, and protect the environment, thereby securing the organisation's legacy.
Renowned for sustaining a "zero-incident culture," with the ability to identify health and safety hazards and critically assess the effectiveness of hazard control measures.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLINE
Ayala Malls Makati Philippines as Corporate QHSE Lead (Oct’24 – Present)
Analyze, and map existing QHSE processes, and systems across all Ayala Malls’ properties.
Document workflows and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.
Identify process inefficiencies or gaps that could impact quality, safety, and environmental performance.
Develop and implement strategies to improve current QHSE processes, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, safety measures, and environmental sustainability.
Collaborate with various departments to streamline procedures, and eliminate bottlenecks in QHSE workflows.
Monitor the effectiveness of improvements, and adjust strategies as necessary.
Ensure compliance with local, and national regulations, guidelines, and standards, as well as to adapt international standards and best practices.
Conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective actions to mitigate potential hazards or environmental impacts.
Provide data-driven recommendations to the mancom team on QHSE best practices, and innovations.
Propose initiatives that promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the Ayala Malls’ organization.
Assist in the development of long-term strategies for sustainable environmental management, and workplace safety.
Oversee the training and development of employees in QHSE procedures and protocols.
Ensure that stakeholders are regularly updated on changes to safety standards, environmental regulations, and best practices.
Prepare regular reports on QHSE performance metrics, highlighting areas of concern, and progress on improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate records of all QHSE-related activities, including inspections, audits, and incident reports.
Serco Abu Dhabi (UAE) as Senior HSQE Manager (Nov’21 – August’24)
Served as Al Maryah Island and Galleria mall portfolio HSQE manager and as mall duty manager.
Key Deliverables:
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment strategies as per the business’ vision to maintain quality and safety culture in the organisation.
QHSE Systems: Responsible for establishing and maintaining the QHSE management systems, including documentation, procedures, and records management.
Auditing and Inspections: Conduct HSE audits and inspections, driving compliance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Incident Investigations: Set up and enforce the procedures for incident reporting, investigation, and response to ensure swift and effective management of HSE incidents.
Risk Management: Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies to minimise the likelihood of incidents and accidents, conducting investigations and root cause analyses.
Hazards Management: Approve method statements and risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards and for safe work practices.
Policy Formulation: Develop and ensure compliance with the HSE policies to safeguard employees and ensure regulatory compliance.
Internal Audits: Play a stellar role in undertaking the internal audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 55001) and maintain IMS system records.
Contract Risk Registers: Maintain the contract Operational and ESG risk registers and actively engage with the stakeholders monthly to evaluate controls and new risks.
HSE Observations: Responsible for logging the HSE observations, near misses, and incidents in the Assure system and providing performance data to the Operations Director and CEO.
Committees Engagement: Orchestrate the COVID-19, HSQE committees, and contractor forums, developing action plans to address issues.
Carbon Footprint Reduction: Entrust with the accountability of driving environmental improvements, including carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
Training & Development: Contribute to orchestrating the training across Maryah Island contracts for HSE/Security guards, MEP, Soft Service, Office Managers, and Staff.
High-risk Permits: Approve high-risk permits for contractors via the PTW CAFM system.
ERP & BCP Planning: Develop ERP and BCP plans per client and Civil Defence requirements.
Emergency Protocols: Conduct drills and ensured staff training on emergency protocols.
Remedial Actions: Inspect and provide feedback on scheduled PPMs and remedial actions.
Documentation: Write and review contractual documents for compliance and risk evaluation.
Compliance: Assess contractor accommodations for compliance with Serco ESG standards.
SOPs Development: Develop and maintain Serco SOPs.
Liaison & Coordination: Act as a point of contact for compliance and standards-related RFIs.
Training Presentations: Lead AI-driven training presentations via the Synthesia digital platform.
HSE Leadership: Provide health and safety leadership to the teams, contractors, and subcontractors for field operations across projects.
ESOM (El-Seif Operations and Management) NEOM Project, KSA as QHSE Manager & Project / Duty Manager (Jan’20 – Oct’21)
Key Deliverables:
Developed and implemented QHSE documents for Neom RPA 5-star hotel and Royal Palace.
Trained site teams on HSE/Facilities audit compliance.
Acted as Duty and Project Manager, ensuring compliance with SLAs and QHSE requirements.
Provided QHSE advice and support, creating safe systems of work and quality processes.
Conducted ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 audits and sub-contractor pre-qualification checks.
Facilitated cleaning protocols and compliance checks in line with B.I.C.S.
Developed SOPs for NEOM Palace Utility and Royal zone facilities.
Provided quality framework to reduce non-conformity and vendor assurance programmes.
Implemented NEOM Palace building-specific risk assessments and COVID-19 controls.
Implemented utilities reduction plan with VFDs and flow restrictors.
Established satellite stores for faster repair turnaround.
Etimad Strategic Security Solutions (UAE) as HSE – QA Lead (Feb’16 – Nov’19)
Key Deliverables:
Built and implemented quality and HSE systems for Construction and O&M projects.
Facilitated projects with advice to comply with ADNOC, Federal, and OSHAD requirements.
Set KPIs for continuous improvement in line with ISO/OSHAD requirements.
Wrote and implemented quality and HSE Manuals and procedures.
Trended QHSE information to highlight and overcome recurring problems.
Reviewed quality and HSE Plans, risk assessments, and method statements for compliance.
Implemented welfare and occupational health arrangements and emergency response plans.
Interfaced with clients and contractors to ensure product and service delivery.
Identified and delivered QHSE training to Project/Maintenance teams.
Led quality and HSE audits and contractor pre-qualification.
Investigated incidents and delivered lessons learned training.
ATS Group Ltd, Abu Dhabi (UAE) as QHSE Manager (Apr’14 – Oct’15)
Key Deliverables:
Assisted site management in developing safety procedures for high-risk activities.
Implemented QHSE quality control procedures through regular inspections and reporting.
Ensured compliance with QHSE requirements on infrastructure projects.
Reviewed and implemented emergency response arrangements.
Developed waste management protocols and recycling programmes.
Monitored activities to ensure alignment with QHSE policies and standards.
Provided QHSE advice and support, identifying and rectifying hazards.
Liaised with MCC, ITC and Abu Dhabi Police for planned road closures and traffic management.
ATS Group Ltd, Abu Dhabi (UAE) as Offshore HSE Manager (Sept’10 – Apr’14)
Key Deliverables:
Conducted site HSE inspections on offshore installations.
Developed HSE/Facilities audit training for internal compliance.
Delivered HSE training to improve personnel competency.
Identified potential issues/trends from statistical data and suggested solutions.
Provided HSE advice to support ATS safety standards.
Performed HSE audits and contractor pre-qualification checks.
Managed risk levels and implemented contingency plans.
Audited Contracting companies and ATS facilities for effective Emergency response.
Facilitated emergency response drills and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
Developed project HSE execution plans to meet client expectations.
Oversaw permit audits for ADNOC PTW system compliance.
Reviewed method statements and risk assessments for ex-proof electrical system installations.
PRIOR WORK HISTORY
SLP Engineering Ltd (UK) as Site Safety Advisor (Jan 2009 – Jul 2010)
Project: BP Valhall Redevelopment Project – Siemens Thanet Offshore Windfarm Sub-station
Petrofac Facilities Management Ltd / ENI / Tullow (U.K) – Southern North Sea as HSEQ Coordinator (Jan 2007 – Jan 2009)
Unilever – Manufacturing as Kaizen TPM Technical, HSE Dept. Representative, HACCP, Waste Management, Stock Control, Cold Storage, Management of Raw Materials and Process Controls (1996 – 2006)
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