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Ashraf Mohamed Ahmed

Ashraf Mohamed Ahmed

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Highly skilled HSE professional with extensive expertise in developing and implementing HSE management systems, conducting environment impact assessments, and performing comprehensive HSE and fire inspections. Proven track record in accident/incident investigation, hazard identification, risk management, and safety training. Adept at contractor selection and evaluation, technical evaluation of HSE tenders, and process safety management. Holds memberships in NFPA, SPE, Egyptian Society of Safety Engineers, with certifications including NEBOSH Lead Tutor-Assessor and Certified Safety Professional. Committed to maintaining high standards of occupational health awareness, waste management principles, and emergency response planning. Career goal: to leverage extensive experience to enhance workplace safety and compliance within a dynamic organisation. Experienced Health and Safety Advisor skilled in reducing workplace incidents and improving safety protocols. Successfully led multiple safety training programmes, resulting in increased compliance and employee awareness. Recognised for implementing risk assessments that led to safer work environments and cost savings.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1974
1974
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Health and safety advisor

Tides Kleen Well
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2023 - Current
  • Investigated incidents, thus improving future prevention strategies.
  • Identified potential risks for effective preventive measures.
  • Implemented fire prevention strategies, reducing potential threats.
  • Reviewed company's health and safety policies for updated legal compliance.
  • Recommended ergonomically designed office furniture, enhancing employee wellbeing.
  • Conducted risk assessments for safer working conditions.
  • Collaborated with management to create a culture of safety throughout the organisation.
  • Coordinated first aid training courses, ensuring prompt response during emergencies.
  • Led emergency drills and exercises to prepare staff for any eventuality.
  • Managed waste disposal processes to limit environmental hazards.
  • Inspected machinery regularly, ensuring operational safety at all times.
  • Advised on safe handling of hazardous materials to reduce accidents.
  • Improved safety awareness by conducting regular staff training sessions.
  • Ensured availability of personal protective equipment for all employees.
  • Enhanced compliance with health and safety regulations by providing expert advice.
  • Developed and implemented HSE policies, ensuring relevant procedures are enforced and complied with.
  • Presented health and safety induction meetings for new starters, contractors and stakeholders, ensuring relevant documentation completion.
  • Managed the safe disposal of hazardous substances, advising on specialist requirements such as chemical & evironmental waste
  • Inspect workplaces for potential hazards, identifying and assessing risk and providing suitable solutions.
  • Improved workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
  • Documented accidents and injuries in detail to enable future prevention.
  • Investigated reports of injuries and near misses, testing equipment and inspecting work stations to locate hazards.
  • Recorded hazard and risk data for ongoing analysis and evaluation.
  • Assessed workplace risks, educating workers on related laws and regulations.
  • Trained staff and contractors on occupational and environmental health compliance.
  • Maintained working knowledge of current laws and legislation on health, sanitation and safety.
  • Implemented and monitored programmes intended to reduce environmental pollution.
  • Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
  • Supplied ergonomic equipment and tools for enhanced employee working conditions.

HSE & Fire Instructor

Haward Technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated open discussions post-training on learnt concepts and techniques, instilling a culture of shared learning and progress within the organisation.
  • Utilised multimedia tools for engaging and interactive training sessions, boosting learning outcomes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fire codes, ensuring accurate instruction delivery.
  • Achieved higher level of preparedness by leading mock evacuation drills.
  • Enhanced team's fire safety knowledge by conducting regular training sessions.
  • Assessed individual needs pre-course development, designed materials accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
  • Kept abreast with latest firefighting techniques and technologies; incorporated these into teaching modules when relevant.

Safety & Fire Manager

Egyptian Refinery Company/EPROME
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Assist and support Refinery General Manager in addition to Line Managers of other disciplines to implement HSE Policy of company.
  • Maintain HSE Management System, consistent with HSE Policy.
  • Review regularly and update (as required) yearly Health, Safety and Environmental Plan.
  • Deliver continuous performance improvement in area of QHSE through regular assessments, using either competency available in ERC, from Owners, or from independent third parties.
  • Coach and assist ERC- Line Managers to implement their activities according to HSE standards of company.
  • Coach and sponsor implementation of approved HSE Training Matrix.
  • Ensure suitable training resources are available on time to enhance training of employees in HSE issues.
  • Sponsor and custodian of Company Risk Matrix as well as Action Tracking Register.
  • Lead in implementation of Safety Committees, Investigations Teams and dissemination of safety related information.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation. Implement continuous monitoring of changes in law that may influence ERC activities.
  • Ensure Emergency response preparedness in all company premises. Ensure that Emergency plans are maintained, tested and fit-for purpose.
  • Maintain and develop lifting operations during construction phase of refinery to ensure save critical lifting operation by contracting companies to prevent any hazardous or incidents.
  • Ensure that QHSE Management System maintained in accordance with requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 900l and ISO 45001.
  • Conduct fire risk assessment of Refinery.
  • Ensure preparedness and readiness of all firefighting equipment & fire alarm systems are ready to use and Fire crew is stand-by to deal with any potential fire.
  • Conduct fire drills in regular basis, define gaps during it and prepare action tracking to close it as soon as possible.
  • Develop scope of work, conduct consultant technical evaluation of contracts and services for HSE Risk Assessment Studies such as Operations HSE Impact Assessment (HSEIA}, Control of Major Accident Hazard (COMAH}, Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) risk studies in close coordination with sites, in order to assure consistency across company in line with all official code of standards.

Sr.HSE Engineer

ADNOC Drilling
09.2008 - 05.2017
  • Ensure that all Hazards identified and that potential risks are accounted for by immediate implementation of remedial / corrective measures.
  • Manage in house& third parties’ HSE inspection and Audits.
  • Conduct programmed Emergency & Evacuation drills and Exercises.
  • Investigate accidents, analyze causes, recommend mitigation measures, and maintain accident statistics and measures performance.
  • Control the lifting operation and complex lifting plans in all workshops and sites.
  • Ensure that Lifting manual of the Company is implemented and understood by all Divisions.
  • Review new project documentation for compliance with the company’s Safety Design Standards, Legislation & Internal HSE regulations.
  • Prepare scope of work for all new projects include, STP, new construction of accommodation facilities, hazardous wastes collection, facility management…etc.
  • Control & monitor Safe driving procedures of all sites and investigate vehicles incidents.
  • Conduct welfare audits in the locations of the assigned contractors.

HSE Manager

Foster Wheeler –MIDOR refinery –Egypt
01.2002 - 09.2008
  • Conducted on-site self-verification to verify conformance with FW HSE Policies, Standards, Practices and Guidelines and legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Sponsored and custodian of the Company Risk Matrix as well as the Action Tracking Register.
  • Ensured that the HSE Management Systems are known by Contractors and that their systems are compliant and aligned to it. Monitor, coach and audit contractor/supplier HSE activities.
  • Lead in the implementation of Safety Committees, Investigations Teams and dissemination of safety related information.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of QHSE resources required to deliver business targets.
  • Ensure that the QHSE Management System maintained in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 9001and OHSAS 18001.
  • Ensure that objectives and targets of QHSE Management System program have been met.
  • Prepare and implement the recommendation of insurance company as Germincher Lloyds-UK.
  • Coached and assisted Line Managers to implement their activities according to the QHSE standards of Foster Wheeler Co in Egypt.
  • Prepare the annual budget of the refinery concerning PPE.
  • Chair the committee of selection of PPE and issue the final report to the commercial dept to provide it.

Safety & Fire Instructor

Foster Wheeler –MIDOR Refinery-Egypt
06.2000 - 01.2002
  • Develop HSE training programs and conducting professional safety training courses in order to raise safety awareness of all the Refinery of capacity of 1200 employees and 37 nationalities to achieve Zero Incidents Performance.
  • Conduct different training courses as, Safety Induction, PTW, Gas testing, Lock Out & Tag Out, Confined space, Basic, Firefighting, H2S, Hazardous communications, Refinery hazardous, working at heights, Lifting operations, Advanced Firefighting, Process safety Management and Incidents investigations.

Safety Construction Manager

Foster Wheeler –MIDOR Refinery-Egypt
06.1998 - 06.2000
  • Review HSE plan of the main contractors and sub-contractors and issue comments in it.
  • Inspect the work place and request for immediate corrective actions for any deficiencies.
  • Lead weekly safety meeting with all key personnel of contractors to check work progress of safety and fire.
  • Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
  • Share and follow up in accidents investigations and implement of recommendations.
  • Follow up welfare issues of the employees of the contractors and enforce corrective action for their complaints.
  • Control the major lifting operations of reactors, towers, drums and vessels which reach to 600 Tons and discuss the lifting plans with the specialized company in the world (Mammoth Co).
  • Issue monthly report to project manager concerning HSE activities within the project.
  • Follow up critical jobs of contractor such as heavy loads and working at heights.
  • Check the suitability and availability of safety, fire equipment and PPE of all workers.

Safety Section Head

Amyria Petroleum Refining Company
06.1998 - 06.2000
  • Ensure that all Hazards are identified and that potential risks are accounted for by immediate implementation of remedial / corrective measures.
  • Implement Safety& emergency Procedures and Permit to Work procedure.
  • Participate in development of site-specific safety procedures.
  • Develop and Conduct Audit & Inspection programs.

HSE Engineer

Amyria Petroleum Refining Company
11.1987 - 06.1998
  • Prepare the related periodic reports highlighting and analyzing problem areas and recommending preventive measures.
  • Ensure that Safety procedures are communicated and understood by all on-site personnel and participate in giving lectures and talks on such activities.
  • Conduct frequent audits and inspections to ensure the effectiveness of safety programs and procedures at assigned location present recommendations for improvement and follow-up their implementation.
  • Ensure that all procedures and data pertaining to hazardous substances including radioactive sources are available and that necessary precautions are observed when transporting, storing and handling.
  • Conduct calibration for gas monitoring testers as Watchman and Passport.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Alexandria University
Alexandria

Six Courses - Environmental engineering

American University in Cairo
Alexandria
05.2004

Foundation degree - HSE

NEBOSH Certificate of IGC & Fire Safety
UAE
05.2015 -

Skills

  • HSE Policy and Strategy
  • Development and Implementation of HSE-MS
  • HSE-training
  • Environment impact assessment
  • HSE & Fire inspection
  • Accident / Incident investigation
  • HSE performance Measurement and Monitoring systems
  • Auditing
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Management
  • Scope of work for new tenders
  • Contractor selection and evaluation
  • Technical evaluation of all HSE tenders
  • Process Safety Management
  • Staff and contractor welfare
  • Radiation Protection
  • Road Safety
  • Membership of NFPA
  • Membership of SPE- Society of Petroleum Engineers
  • Membership of Egyptian society of Safety Engineers
  • Subscription in CSB
  • Subscription in Engineering 360
  • License of Handling of Radioisotopes from Egyptian Authority for Nuclear energy
  • NEBOSH Lead Tutor - Assessor
  • Environmental impact analysis
  • Ergonomic assessment
  • Adaptable to changing regulations
  • Chemical handling training
  • Waste management principles
  • NEBOSH certificate
  • Knowledge of PPE standards
  • Occupational health awareness
  • Machinery safeguarding
  • Waste management procedures
  • Certified safety professional
  • Training material design
  • Chemical handling expertise
  • PPE usage training
  • Workplace inspection
  • Emergency response planning
  • Safety policy development
  • Incident investigation
  • Hazard prevention
  • Safety training
  • Fire safety knowledge
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Health and Safety auditing
  • Incident reporting
  • Process Hazard assessment
  • Hazard identification
  • Fire risk assessment
  • Gas safety inspection
  • Environmental awareness
  • Technical reporting
  • Electrical safety inspection
  • Investigation techniques
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Radiation safety
  • Inspection reporting
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Team Leadership
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • ISO 45001 awareness

Languages

Arabic
English

Custom

  • NEBOSH of safety fire & risk management, 12/2014, National Training Center-Abu Dhabi
  • NEBOSH General Safety & Occupational Health, 03/2010, National Training Center- Abu Dhabi
  • Advanced Safety Leadership, 04/2013, Insignia Training center –Abu Dhabi
  • Competent person for lifting operation, 04/2016, TUV-training center-Holland-Abu Dhabi Branch
  • Advanced Fire Fighting, 07/2015, Gulf training Center, Abu Dhabi
  • Advanced First Aid, 04/2012, Gulf training Center-Abu Dhabi
  • Crane inspector, 11/2014, Crane Inspection Company-USA Abu Dhabi
  • Internal Auditor of ISO (9000- 14001- 18001), 03/2004, S.G.S –UK-Alexandria branch
  • Strategic Time Management, 12/2014, Insignia Training Center –Abu Dhabi
  • Radiation Protection, 02/2002, Atomic Energy Association-Egypt
  • Presentation skills, 06/2013, Sydney Institute - Abu Dhabi
  • Risk Evaluation: Production, Handling & Storage of Chemical Substance, 07/2004, Uhde Petrochemical Training Center, Germany-Egypt
  • Accident & Incident Investigation, 07/2002, Enppi Company-Egypt
  • Application & Protection of Isotopes, 03/1988, Middle East Regional Center for Isotopes -Egypt
  • Scaffolding, 01/2002, International Human Resources Development
  • Emergency Response plan in Oil Refineries, 12/2003, BP-Egypt
  • Safety Supervision, 03/1989, Ministry of labor-Egypt
  • Chemical Hazards in Work Environment, 05/1992, High Institute of General Health
  • Handling & Transportation of Oil Products, 09/2008, Training Center of Misr Oil Company
  • Technical Report Writing, 09/2011, Akad Training Center
  • Division of Hazardous Areas, 09/1996, Enppi Company
  • Defensive Driving, 05/2016, ADCO-Abu Dhabi
  • Physical Hazard in Work Environment, 01/2000, High Institute of General Health
  • Process Safety Management, 05/2016, UDHA Training center
  • Environment System & Process, 10/2002, American University in Cairo
  • Environment Management System, 12/2003, American University in Cairo
  • Business Continuity, 10/2016, Insignia Training center
  • Train the trainee Rigging & slinging, 04/2019, Crosby Co
  • Environment Impact & life Cycle Assessment, 09/2019, Haward Technology
  • Safety Leadership, 05/2020, ADNOC Training center
  • Working at Heights, 06/2022, ADNOC Training Center
  • Behavioral Based Safety, 02/2021, ADNOC Training Center
  • Operation & maintenance of fire alarm system, 01/2016, Alexandria University
  • Lean Six Sigma-White Belt, 07/2023, MF Train Mentors
  • ISO 22001 Food Safety Management System, 07/2023, Arab safety for Training & Consultation
  • PDCA Methodology Certification, 07/2023, Associate Consultant | PDCA Expert
  • Tropical Basic Off-Shore Safety Induction and Emergency Training, 08/2024, GTSC

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Practicing & watching many sports, Football, Walking, Swimming, Reading, Watching TV, Member of volunteers of civil defense division in Egypt
  • Date of birth: 07/30/62
  • Marital status: Married Plus four Children

Timeline

Health and safety advisor

Tides Kleen Well
01.2023 - Current

HSE & Fire Instructor

Haward Technology
07.2022 - Current

Safety & Fire Manager

Egyptian Refinery Company/EPROME
05.2017 - 06.2019

Foundation degree - HSE

NEBOSH Certificate of IGC & Fire Safety
05.2015 -

Sr.HSE Engineer

ADNOC Drilling
09.2008 - 05.2017

HSE Manager

Foster Wheeler –MIDOR refinery –Egypt
01.2002 - 09.2008

Safety & Fire Instructor

Foster Wheeler –MIDOR Refinery-Egypt
06.2000 - 01.2002

Safety Construction Manager

Foster Wheeler –MIDOR Refinery-Egypt
06.1998 - 06.2000

Safety Section Head

Amyria Petroleum Refining Company
06.1998 - 06.2000

HSE Engineer

Amyria Petroleum Refining Company
11.1987 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Alexandria University

Six Courses - Environmental engineering

American University in Cairo

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