Senior Project Engineer, HSE

MICHAEL LAIRD MOODY, HSE PROFESSIONAL

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Self-motivated, competent and practical Safety Professional with diverse experience onshore and offshore.

Assertive personality sensitive to multi-cultural & multi-national environments.

Resourceful Construction Safety Manager, with excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, able to provide technical assessments and evaluations for multi-crafts.

An exceptional mechanical aptitude, with broad based engineering knowledge.

In depth knowledge of HSE International Codes & Standards

Experience in preparation, development & implementation of HSE&S Management System & Procedures in line with ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001.

Proven leader of Safety Cultures with uncompromised integrity.

AVAILABILITY: With 30 days notice to my present employer.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

CAREER SUMMARY

My progressive career of over 30 years has provided highly developed professional knowledge of Safety, Loss Prevention, Medical, Security and Environmental Management Systems within the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Construction industry.

Experience has been gained both domestically and internationally. Appointments included: Safety Manager; Senior Safety Supervisor; Senior Safety Engineer; Loss Prevention Engineer; Senior Project Engineer. Such experience has cultivated skills in communication, planning, organization and problem solving.

Strong medical background, both in the military and as an Emergency Medical Technician for many years. Very experienced in the design and staffing of medical dispensaries and Emergency Response Organizations on large projects.

Very knowledgeable in both United States and British Safety Standards and the development and implementation of HSE Management Systems.

Highly specialized in the development and overseeing of contractor safety programs in multi-cultural environments, domestically and internationally.

Excellent presentation and training skills. I have completed several advanced “Train the Trainer” courses presented by the Associated General Contractors in the United States, as well as having won several public speaking and training competitions.

Certified as Chemical Plant Process Operator (American Petroleum Institute, 1972) and many years experience on construction as well as maintenance and capital improvement projects in oil, gas and chemical process facilities. I have advanced knowledge and expertise of safe working procedures including all types of Permit Systems within all types of hazardous conditions.

I have personally designed innovative, cost effective safety related equipment which has been patented by my employers.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 19 July 1947

Nationality : United States of America

Marital status : Single

Health : Good

Email Address: *********@*****.*** (home)

*.*****@*******.*** (work)

Home Address: 903 Buoy, Houston, Texas 77062

Home Telephone: +01-281-***-****

Work Phone (KSA): +966-**-***-**** (mobile in Saudi Arabia)

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

BSc, Industrial Construction Engineering, Lorenz University

Health, Safety & Environmental Studies, Fire Protection. Law Enforcement, Sociology; Business Admin; Certified Emergency Medical Technician;

HSE Studies, Fire Protection, Construction Specialty Courses (Industrial Hygiene, Management by Objectives, Excavation Safety, etc); Certified Industrial & Residential Fire Fighter (Texas A&M)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

World Safety Organization (WSO)

National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)

American Association for Industrial Security (ASIS)

National Safety Council (NSC)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

SUMMARY OF TRAINING COURSES COMPLETED

Austin Bridge & Road, Safety Management Systems, Behavioral Safety, Advanced Management Techniques, Root Cause Analysis (Process Safety Institute), HAZID/HAZOP, Mechanical Completions, HSE Management System Project Auditing utilizing DBO2 System.

Associated General Contractors, Inc, Safety Training for Professionals, Train the Trainer for Safety Systems, Managing Safety Performance

Texas A & M University, Various Certification Courses on Fire, Safety and Loss Prevention, Excavation Safety, Industrial Fire Fighting (certified) Basic and Advanced SCBA Certification, TapRoot accident investigation technique (Process Safety Institute), Supervisory Skills, HAZOP, HAZID.

San Jacinto College, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Care Attendant.

American Red Cross, First Aid & CPR Certificates, Medic First Aid

Saudi Aramco, Safety Management Techniques, Loss Prevention in Oil Industry Safety Management System – SMS, Risk Management, Saudi Aramco Permit To Work System Instructor Certification (Train the Trainer), Gas/Oil, LNG, NGL Facilities, Gas Testing Instruments Trainer Certification, Work Permit Issuer and Receiver Trainer Certification, Off-Road & Desert Driving, Supervisory Skills, Defensive Driving, Basic Life Support, Job Safety Analysis, Behavioral Safety, Root Cause Analysis (Process Safety Institute), HAZOP, HAZID Mechanical Completions Inspection/Certification, Environmental Compliance.

National Safety Council, Safety Training Methods, Principles of Occupational Safety & Health, Advanced Safety Certificate, Practical Aspects of Industrial Hygiene

Rohm & Haas Texas, USA, Hazard Detection Equipment & Contingency Planning, Advanced Hydrogen Sulfide, Cyanide, Nickel Carbonyl and Sulfuric Acid Safety, Extreme Hazards Permit Conditions, (Hot Work, Confined Space Entry)

Houston Area Contractor Safety Council, Confined Area Entry, Excavations, OSHA 30 hour and 40 hour courses

Texas Chemical Council, USA, Environmental & Waste Management, CERCLA, TWC regulations and compliance training (environmental compliance).

United States Navy, Aviation Electronics (Memphis, TN.), Basic & Advanced Medivac Air-Crewman School (Pensacola, FL), Aviation Safety School (USS Lexington, CVT-16). Served as Medivac Airborne Corpsman on board an Aircraft Carrier.

MOST RECENT 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Dec 2007 – Present SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (HSE)

PENSPEN INT’L. LTD (subsidiary of Dar Al-Handasah)

KHAFJI JOINT OPERATIONS (KJO)

AL-KHAFJI, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Senior Engineer over HSE for Offshore and Onshore Construction PMT on a joint venture of the Kuwait Gulf Oil Company and the Saudi Arabian Oil Company known as the “Khafji Joint Operations” (KJO). The first phase of the Field Development Project (FDP-1) consists of new offshore installations and major additions of sub-sea oil/gas pipe lines, jackets and topsides, fabrication, transporting by sea, installations, pre-commissioning and tie-ins. Includes extensive re-work of existing Gas/Crude processing facilities offshore in the Khafji and Hoot Oilfields, requiring a vast spread of marine operations. Also responsible for tracking of Offshore Project NCR’s, offshore Marine Vessel spread, support vessels certifications and Inspections by Noble Denton Survey. Review and approved contractor method statements, HSE Plans, resumes of HSE personnel, etc.

March 2008 promoted to Penspen Core Team as Safety Team Lead managing contractor safety in the Project Construction and Design Department (PCD) of KJO. Responsible for the mentoring and development of construction contractors and subcontractors in overall safety and the implementation of the new KJO OHS Management System. Since its inception I have spearheaded the committee for the adaptation of the KJO OHS Management System to include construction activities as well as its operational applications. Typical duties include review/approval of contractor method statements, risk assessments, JSA’s & HSE Execution Plans. Designed an online Defensive Driving Course for company personnel. Wrote the “New Joiners Handbook” to introduce new employees and families to working in KSA and living in Kuwait. Member of Bid Evaluation & Clarification Team for KJO on projects exceeding one billion USD. Drafted the “KJO construction Safety Handbook” for publication to all workers. Representative for Project Construction and Design Department in the annual Safety Campaign Exhibition, 2009 and 2010. Assigned to partner with UK Consulting Firm to redesign the KJO OHS Management System to accommodate contractors as well as Refinery/Facility personnel.

July 2006 – April 2007 SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER

QATARGAS 3 & 4 PROJECT

DOHA, QATAR

Assigned to the Doha Head Office, I developed the Project Emergency Response Standard, Incident Reporting Standard and other various HSE MS Standards for the project and was responsible for their implementation and tracking. Designed and implemented tracking system for HSE statistical data. Trained and served as member of the Corporate Audit Team for all facilities.

April 2005 – July 2006 SENIOR SAFETY SUPERVISOR

AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD

TEXAS HEAVY HIGHWAY DIVISION

CENTRAL TEXAS

Supervisor of Central and Western Texas Region, Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental matters for one of the largest road and bridge construction companies in the United States. Responsibilities included extensive DOT compliance and tracking, heavy equipment certification tracking and all safety compliance regarding extreme heavy lifts in bridge construction on interstate highways in Texas. Public relations responsibilities regarding property damage and motor vehicle accidents.

Aug 2003 – April 2005 LOSS PREVENTION ENGINEER

SAUDI ARAMCO, (as Al Hoty Contractor)

UDHAILIYAH LOSS PREVENTION UNIT

EASTERN PROVINCE, KSA.

Co-ordinate and direct major fire & safety engineering studies and field safety surveys. Provide technical safety services to oil and gas production, transport, gas processing, refining, distribution and support functions. Develop and recommend loss control methods, procedures and programs to identify and eliminate unsafe conditions and acts in planned and existing facilities. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of fire and safety programs and standards and recommend modifications as needed to achieve cost-effective results. Conducted Land Use Permit investigations and surveys, and was charged with extensive training responsibilities for Saudi Aramco and contractor employees in Permit issuing, receiving and gas testing. Conducted and lead quarterly audits in all Aramco facilities.,

Nov 2002 – Jul 2003 REGIONAL SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT

SAUDI ARAMCO, (as Al Hoty Contractor)

ADDITIONAL CAPACITIES PROJECT

DAMMAM, KSA

Develop, maintain, and directed an active safety, health and fire protection program on six major expansion projects concurrently within the Kingdom. Developed Hazard Identification Plans (HIP) for contractors as well as approved contractor Loss Prevention Plans. Periodically reviewed and updated plant safety procedures and emergency response plans; prepared and issued records and reports as required by Saudi Aramco management, conducted and coordinated safety training programs and emergency response training drills of contractor and Saudi Aramco engineering personnel, consulted with design and process sections relative to new processes and safety and emergency systems, changes, or additions to existing processes and during the tie-in phase of pre-commissioning. Inspecting and approving safety and health equipment in new facilities, investigated all accidents and incidents, including near-misses and made recommendations and implemented appropriate corrective action, liaison with Saudi Aramco site security supervision; maintain project safety statistics, monitored contractor camp for compliance with applicable Life Safety Codes and Saudi Aramco Sanitary Codes.

Chaired all project “Kick-Off Meetings” for new contractor in the western region of the Kingdom and reviewed Contractor’s Hazard Identification Plans (HIP), Safety Execution Plans, Safety Personnel CV’s, etc, in the detailed engineering bid package.

Transferred to Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention Department due to reduction of manpower requirements in Construction under the Saudization Program.

Jul 2001 – Nov 2002 PROJECT SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT

SAUDI ARAMCO, (as Al Hoty Contractor)

ABHA BULK PLANT PROJECT

ABHA, KSA

Construction, commissioning and start-up of a major bulk delivery plant for Saudi Aramco in Abha, KSA (at an altitude of 7500 feet in the mountains). With 9 storage tanks containing Jet-A, Gasoline and Diesel, construction included loading facilities and interconnecting pipelines with Najhran, KSA. Chaired all accident investigations using TapRoot methodology, conducted extensive HSE Inspections and fire drill exercises on the project.

Created a successful safety culture within the contractor organization which resulted in a major reduction of recordable injuries on the Abha Bulk Plant Project. Developed Project Audit System, Contractor Safety Performance Incentive Program and numerous job specific Safety Standards within the Safety Management System

PAST EXPERIENCE:

Feb ‘99 – Mar 2001 J. A. JONES ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS

Project Senior Safety Supervisor

Coastal Refinery, San Nicolas, Aruba

Nov ‘95 – Oct ’98 TRIPATRA ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS

Project Area Superintendent of Safety

Caltex Oil Field Development Project

Sumatra, Indonesia

May ’95 – Oct ’95 ABB LUMMUS-GLOBAL

Project Safety Manager/Engineer Consultant

Yukong Polyethylene/Polypropylene Project, Ulsan, South Korea

Mar ‘89 - May ‘95 VIRGIN ISLANDS INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE CORP.

Manager of HSE, Medical & Security

Hess Oil Refinery, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands

Mar ‘79 – Feb ‘89 BROWN AND ROOT, INC.

Project Safety Manager / Senior Safety Supervisor on numerous domestic & international Projects:

• Texas Utilities, BBSES Power Plant, Fairfield, Texas

• Phillips Chemical Plant, Guayama, Puerto Rico

• Arco Chemical Co, Bayport, Texas

• Phillips Petro-Chemical Plant, Sweeney, Texas

• Shell Oil Refinery, Norco, Louisiana

• Exxon Plastics Plant, Mont Belview, Texas

• Texaco Louisiana Refinery, Convent, Louisiana

• Sohio Construction Company, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

• Shell Refinery & Chemical Plant, Deer Park, Texas

• Arco Alaska Petroleum Company, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

• Chevron Chemical Plant, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Mar ’71 – Mar ’79 ROHM AND HAAS TEXAS, INC

CERTIFIED CHEMICAL PROCESS OPERATOR (3 years)

SAFETY SHIFT COORDINATOR (6 years)

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Dennis Shepard, CSP

Head of Safety Management, (Retired April 2009)

Saudi Aramco

Dammam, KSA **************@*****.***

Carl Bracken

Regional Manager

PSC Environmental Services, Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee *********@***.***

Albert J. Mullard, CIOSH, MB

Chartered Safety Professional

Snr. Project Engineer, Penspen Int’l LLC

London, England, U.K. *******@******.***

Robert Elliott, CIH

Sr. Project Environmental Engineer, Qatargas 3 & 4 Project

Doha, Qatar ********@*****.***

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