AKHLAQUE MOHAMMED SAEED MULLA

Highly experienced HSE professional with over 20+ years of proven experience in oil & gas, drilling, exploration, and production environments across the Middle East.

WORLD SAFETY ORGANIZATION, USA (WSO) certified HSE specialist.

NEBOSH IGC–certified professional with strong expertise in OHSAS 18001, ISO-based HSE systems, contractor safety management, incident investigation, and behavioral safety programs.

Demonstrated ability to lead site HSE teams, coordinate with joint venture partners, ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements, and drive zero-LTI safety culture in high-risk operations. Seeking to contribute leadership expertise to ADNOC HSE operations.

• Selected as Senior HSE Engineer for ADNOC historic Unconventional, Biogenic and Frac Project, supporting one of the UAE’s first large-scale initiatives in unconventional energy development. Contributed to establishing and enforcing robust HSE governance frameworks for high-risk, non-conventional drilling and well operations, ensuring full compliance with ADNOC HSE Codes of Practice, critical risk management, and regulatory requirements. Played a key role in risk identification, SIMOPS control, contractor HSE integration, and emergency preparedness, supporting safe execution of complex operations while promoting a zero-incident safety culture across multidisciplinary teams.

• Served as Safety Officer for the Large-Scale Steam Flood Pilot Project (LSP), a joint initiative between Chevron Texaco and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC). Provided HSE support for high-risk drilling and steam injection operations, coordinating closely with Joint Operations (JO) HSE teams, Kuwait Drilling Company (KDC) HSE, and rig personnel. Played a key role in implementing safety controls, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project-specific HSE requirements, contributing to the safe and efficient execution of this complex pilot project.

• Lead and oversee HSE management for drilling and well operations (onshore/offshore), ensuring full compliance with ADNOC HSE Codes of Practice, UAE regulations, and international standards.
• Act as the HSE focal point between drilling engineering, rig operations, contractors, and client HSE departments.
• Provide HSE leadership to rig-based HSE teams, drilling supervisors, and contractors.
• Lead Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA / JSA) for all drilling activities, including spudding, drilling, tripping, casing, cementing, and well testing.
• Review and approve drilling HSE plans, method statements, and risk registers.
• Ensure effective implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) systems and isolation procedures (LOTO).
• Monitor compliance with SIMOPS, confined space, lifting operations, and working at height requirements.
• Ensure adherence to well control standards and critical risk controls during drilling operations.
• Verify readiness and compliance of BOP systems, well control equipment, and emergency shutdown systems.
• Participate in well control drills, emergency response exercises, and blowout contingency planning.
• Support technical teams during abnormal well conditions and emergency scenarios.
• Evaluate and monitor drilling contractor HSE performance, KPIs, and compliance.
• Conduct rig HSE audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Review contractor HSE procedures, bridging documents, and competency records.
• Ensure service companies comply with drilling-specific HSE requirements.
• Lead and participate in incident, near-miss, and high-potential event investigations.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Issue safety alerts and conduct workforce awareness sessions.
• Analyze drilling HSE trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver drilling-specific HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings to rig crews.
• Promote Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs and safety observation systems.
• Coach drilling teams on safe work practices and risk awareness.
• Support competency development for drilling HSE staff and rig personnel.
• Develop and maintain drilling emergency response plans.
• Coordinate and lead fire, evacuation, H2S, and blowout emergency drills.
• Liaise with client, regulatory authorities, and emergency response teams during incidents.
• Review and approve daily drilling HSE reports, incident reports, and performance dashboards.
• Track and report HSE KPIs, corrective actions, and audit findings.
• Support internal and external HSE audits and management reviews.
• Manage HSE risks associated with SIMOPS, heavy lifting, crane operations, pressure testing, and high-pressure systems.
• Ensure safe coordination between drilling, completion, and well services activities.

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
• OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor – Intertek
• Occupational Health & Safety Auditor – National Safety Council
• Member – National Safety Council (NSC)
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
• NORM Training – University of Louisiana
• Fire Fighting, H2S, Crane, Forklift – University of Louisiana