Offshore HSE Leader Drilling & Turnaround Excellence

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SHAHID TANVEER

CertIOSH: ****** Saudi Council of Engineers: 909349

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Visa Status: Freelance Iqama

Mobile/WhatsApp: +966*********

Email: **********@*****.***

Nationality: Pakistani

Driving License: Valid Saudi Arabia, UAE & Pakistan Total HSE Experience: 15+ Years

Notice Period: Immediate Joiner

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A results-driven and bilingual (Arabic/English) HSE professional with 15+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, specializing in Drilling, Workover, and Offshore Operations, with significant exposure to Shutdown & Turnaround (S&T) environments. Recently completed a prestigious 3+ year assignment with Saudi Aramco PMT on the SMBA Division Offshore Project, demonstrating an expert command of Saudi Aramco drilling standards and IOGP best practices. Proven track record of leading safety on high-risk offshore rigs, managing SIMOPS, and mentoring multinational crews to achieve zero LTI. Possesses strong cross-functional skills in Permit to Work (PTW), Lifting Operations, and Brownfield execution, suitable for both drilling campaigns and plant turnaround projects. Holding a valid Saudi Iqama and Freelance Visa for immediate mobilization. Seeking an HSE Manager, Sr. HSE Advisor, or Field Compliance Coordinator position with a leading Drilling Contractor, Operator, or Turnaround Maintenance contractor in Saudi Arabia or the GCC. LANGUAGE ADVANTAGE

Arabic: Excellent Proficiency (Fluent Speaking, Reading, and Writing).

English: Excellent Proficiency

Urdu: Native

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

BSc - Health, Safety & Environment Engineering

Master Degree - Sociology

IDipSE Level 6 Diploma (Occupational Health & Safety)

NEBOSH IGC IOSH MS OSHA

BOSIET THUET Water Survival H2S & SCBA Awareness (Valid)

Train the Trainer Level IV

Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Heartsaver AED & CPR

CISRS – Construction Industry Scaffolding Record Scheme 2

AUDIT CERTIFICATIONS

Lead Auditor: ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015

Internal Auditor: OHSAS 18001:2007

CORE DRILLING & WORKOVER COMPETENCIES

Drilling & Workover HSE: Rig Floor Inspections, BOP & Well Control Safety, Casing Running, Well Intervention, H2S Sour Gas Operations.

Safety Management Systems: ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 (Lead Auditor), Saudi Aramco Standards, IOGP, PTW, JSA, RAMS.

Operational Control: SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations), Dropped Object Prevention, LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Emergency Response Drills.

Incident Management: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Incident Investigation, Corrective Action Implementation.

Leadership & Communication: Bilingual Team Mentoring, Arabic Toolbox Talks, Cross-Functional Communication with PMT and Contractors.

SHUTDOWN & TURNAROUND (S&T)

Brownfield Safety: Proficient in managing HSE for live plant environments, including hydrocarbon processing areas, high-pressure systems, and simultaneous maintenance activities.

Isolation & LOTO: Experienced in overseeing Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO) procedures and energy isolation verification during mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Turnaround Execution: Skilled in managing safety during time-sensitive turnaround windows, coordinating multiple contractors (scaffolding, insulation, welding, and heavy lifting) to prevent clashes and dropped object hazards.

PTW & RAMS: Authorizing and auditing high-risk permits (Confined Space, Hot Work, Excavation) and reviewing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) for turnaround scopes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. SAUDI ARAMCO PMT - SMBA Division Offshore Project Designation: Sr. Field Compliance Coordinator

Duration: Nov 2022 - Dec 2025 (Project Completed)

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

Served as the primary HSE interface between Saudi Aramco PMT and drilling contractors regarding offshore rig safety and compliance.

Conducted daily walkthroughs and weekly rig floor inspections to ensure adherence to Saudi Aramco drilling standards and IOGP best practices.

Supervised safety during Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) involving drilling rigs, diving support vessels, and construction barges.

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Shutdown/Turnaround Relevance: Managed safety interfaces during the hook-up and commissioning phase, which involved intensive multi-contractor activity similar to a major turnaround event.

Reviewed and approved Drilling Permits to Work (PTW) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for high-risk activities including BOP handling, casing running, and well intervention.

Investigated major incidents and near-misses using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implementing corrective actions that improved safety performance.

Facilitated emergency response drills in both English and Arabic to ensure all crew members understood evacuation and well control protocols.

Ensured strict compliance with H2S safety measures during drilling operations in sour gas zones. Successfully supported the project with zero LTI (Lost Time Injury) for the final 12 months of operations.

2. BUTEC LLC - Sharjah Waste to Energy Project, UAE Designation: Dy. HSE Manager

Duration: Jan 2021 - June 2022

Managed HSE for a large-scale energy project, overseeing heavy lifting, excavation, and site preparation activities

- skills directly transferable to rig moving and drilling location setup.

Implemented and audited strict LOTO and isolation procedures during the mechanical completion phase, ensuring safe handover between construction and commissioning teams. 3. BUTEC LLC - Dubai Sewage Treatment Plant, UAE

Designation: HSE Manager

Duration: Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

Led a team of HSE officers to ensure safety compliance for 500+ workers.

Developed project-specific HSE plans and emergency response procedures.

Shutdown/Turnaround Relevance: Managed safety during critical plant tie-ins and shutdown windows required to connect new infrastructure to existing live systems. 4. Trans Gulf Electro Mechanical LLC - Dubai, UAE

Designation: HSE Officer

Duration: April 2014 - Aug 2017

Ensured safety compliance for MEP and District Cooling Plants, enforcing strict PTW and LOTO procedures.

Shutdown/Turnaround Relevance: Supervised safety during annual maintenance shutdowns of cooling plants, managing confined space entries and heavy mechanical handling in operational environments.

Conducted safety inductions and toolbox talks for multi-national workforce. 5. Descon Engineering - KPK, Pakistan

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Designation: HSE Officer

Duration: Jan 2009 - Mar 2014

Reviewed and approved Drilling Permits to Work (PTW) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for high-risk activities including BOP handling, casing running, and well intervention.

Conducted safety inductions and toolbox talks for the site workforce.

Ensured HSE compliance during rig maintenance and mobilization activities, which shared risk profiles (heavy lifting, confined spaces) with industrial turnarounds. HSE SHORT COURSES & TRAININGS

LOTO (Lock-out Tag-out)

Confined Space Entry & Rescue

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS)

Fire Safety & Electrical Safety

CISRS (Scaffolding Inspection)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Aramco Project Completion: Successfully completed 3+ years with Saudi Aramco PMT with excellent performance ratings.

Zero LTI: Contributed to 12 months of Zero Lost Time Injuries on a high-risk offshore project.

Safety Improvement: Identified a critical dropped object hazard on the rig floor, leading to the installation of secondary retention systems across the barge.

Bilingual Training: Conducted safety orientations in Arabic for over 50 rig workers, significantly improving safety comprehension and compliance.

Turnaround Readiness: Demonstrated ability to adapt drilling safety protocols to complex brownfield and shutdown environments.

IT SKILLS

Excellent command of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and Safety Management Software.

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