Muhammad Hamada
Head HSEQ
Dubai
Summary
A result-driven Operational Excellence professional with 20 years of extensive experience in diverse industries in the Middle East & Africa region.
Leading Global organizations on a Region level, providing Leadership and SME technical oversight of strategic QHSE initiatives aligned with policies, business objectives, & regulatory requirements.
Proven successes across various sectors within the GCC, Middle East and Africa.
Covering Engineering, Oil & Gas, Construction, EPC, Aviation, Hospitality, Retail & Asset management industries, to name a few. Achieving Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence and Lean approaches.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
20
20
Certification
3
3
Language
7
7
Years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Corporate Operation HSE
Etihad Aviation Group
Abu Dhabi
03.2020 - Current
- Appreciated for responding pragmatically and practically to the challenges of COVID-19 and contributing to substantial savings of $548K in structuring group operations and cost improvement during the pandemic
- Key Responsibilities:
- Directing the Corporate Risk Assurance & HSE function across all business units, including the global network, to strengthen the overall organizational Governance, compliance standards, systematic audits, and excellence in operational effectiveness
- Leading a broad spectrum of activities from training, building QHSE performance indicators, incident investigation, Root causes identification to assure uniformity, integrity, and hazard-free execution of critical activities at Etihad Facilities & global network
- Providing integral support in designing risk identification and mitigation strategies to achieve an Excellence culture by ensuring compliance with all QHSE regulations and keeping abreast with changes to the law that may impact the organization
- Leading the integration and continuous improvement of corporate strategies aligned with the Corporate OGSM framework & Governance requirements to ensure safety and compliance with high-risk industry operation standards, IATA, ICAO, IOSA
- Transforming the culture by utilizing the latest on-the-go technology, solutions to increase agility, and fast-paced improvement
- Ensure the maintenance of the integrated management system elements following ISO 14001, 45001 and ISO 50001 standards
Regional Manager Operational Excellence & HSEQ
Majid Al Futtaim
Dubai
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Received high recognition from ME & Africa Managing directors for developing 1st MAF performance Tracking system
- Played a key role in minimizing the delivery timing, resulting in over $1.5M of early generating profit "MOC digitization project."
- Crafted an impressive career growth trajectory, rising from my position through championing the Excellence Process
- Key Responsibilities:
- Provided continuous improvement expertise that assists the business in reducing & eliminating the operational HSE risks associated with projects and driving the maturity of performance within the region
- Offered regional oversight to establish project KPIs for different phases while ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders to expand Majid Al Futtaim's reputation in QHSE
- Contributed to planning, gaining requisite approvals, performing audits, & preparing corrective/preventive CAPA technical reports for management review and decision support
- Ensured the highest HSE standards and organizational protocols through continual improvement strategies while ascertaining compliance with laws, regulations & international standards at a corporate level for 27 Malls & construction projects in MENA.
Regional Manager HSEQ&Training Middle East & India
STENA
Dubai
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed robust QHSE Training, structured regional Quality, HSE, and relocated the operation of the region leading to a significant reduction in travel time by 30% and registering a profit of $120K
- Ensured HSE as a critical growth enabler and implemented Line Performance Improvements that reduced unscheduled downtime and recorded a saving of $210K
- Key Responsibilities:
- Developed a systematic approach to HSE plans & Quality procedures across all projects and monitored compliance with local statutory and corporate requirements for continuous improvement
- Maintained synergetic relations with clients, contractors & regulatory agencies on all HSE matters and developed company-wide HSE programs to augment efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in operations
- Monitored project management team and contractors through inspection, site visits, audits, reviews, and suggested continuous improvement measures and promoted sustainable HSE Culture at different airports and facilities in MENA.
Regional HSE Manager
Baker Hughes
Dubai
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Bestowed with the Baker Hughes Global HSE President Award for achieving 365 Perfect HSE Days
- Optimized BU's processes that reduced travel time for the service team by 51%, delivering $60k savings in productivity annually
- Key Responsibilities:
- Developed the HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure that employees & contractors carry out their duty in a secure environment within established KPIs and ensured compliance in all locations
- Designed robust regional QHSE policy and procedures, providing oversight for its effective implementation & cost-effectiveness
- Identified inherent risk factors, conducted hazard identification, quantified HAZID/HAZAN studies, FMEA, ETA, FTA, PHSER, HAZOP, and layout reviews, and performed incident investigations to suggest corrective actions
- Spearheaded the Africa & ME operation teams on preventive maintenance programs & major failure investigations and analyzed accident/incident statistics, identified trends, and recommended improvement plans
- Led the deployment of SHELL, SLB, ARAMCO, ADNOC & PDO guidelines, as well as the International ISO/API standards
Department HSE & CSR
GSEC
Cairo
11.2012 - 10.2013
- I spearheaded the construction of the New Egyptian Refinery project with a budget of 3.75bn US $
- Instrumental in evaluating pre-project environmental, social, economic, and health information to analyze project viability
- Provided strategic inputs to ensure all processes comply with country legislative requirements, the World Bank & the International Finance Corporation (IFC) guidelines, in addition to the environmental socioeconomic protocols.
North Africa GEOMARKET QHSE Manager
Schlumberger
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Significantly reduced scrap & rework percentages by 30 % using the lean sigma methodology
- Introduced continual improvement measures across all SLB locations, identified all incidents/near misses, and recommended corrective actions in compliance with SLB standards
- Leading North African countries in achieving a top HSE excellence performance for 2009, 2010 & 2011
- Optimized space utilization across the SLB facility and removed the Smith storage warehouse, resulting in $220K savings.
Regional Manager QHSSE & Operation Excellence MENA
Weatherford International Ltd
Dubai
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Attained three major OFIs with unprecedented regional savings of $2 million (Reducing the calling charges by 60 % (VoIP OFI))
- Accomplished a record of 11 Non-Conformance and a resultant regional savings of $11 million
- Key Projects to Credit:
- Oil & Gas Projects:
- SAIPEM South Stream Project
- BP Iraq Majnoon & Shah Deniz Project
- Burullus Gas Co Offshore
- RASGAS Barzan Offshore & Onshore “Shell”
- ZADCO Offshore project
- McDermott Safaniya Phase's 1,2,3 ARAMCO
- Aviation Projects:
- Dubai Aviation ENG Projects "DAEP."
- DAEP Dubai Int
- Airport Phase 2,3 Aircraft stand
- Al Maktoum Airport DWC Phases 1&2
- Heavy Industry Manufacturing:
- Steel Factory capital repair with Hitachi (Japan) at ANSDK Alexandria National Iron & Steel Co
- Building & managing manufacturing facilities & workforce selection in different countries in North Africa
- Infrastructure, Construction & Decommissioning Projects:
- Jewel of the Creek for (DIRE)
- Mall of Egypt "6th of Oct Cairo."
- Le-Meridian "Al Futtaim Carillon"
- City Center Masdar "Abu Dhabi."
- Emirates Flight Catering buildings
- City Center Almaza "New Cairo."
- KAFD Civil Works for RIC (Riyadh Investment Co.)
- Mall of Oman "Masqat, Oman."
- Lusail City (Lusail Real Estate Development Co.)
- City Center Ajman "UAE"
Education
Master of Science - Safety Health, And Environment
University of Greenwich
London UK 09.2015 - 12.2017
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
Alexandria University
Skills
- Communication, ISO Standards, Customizing Solutions, Training
- Multi-Disciplinary HSE leadership
- Audits/ Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Lean Six Sigma tools, 5S,
- Continuous Improvement & Waste Minimization
- Emergency Response Plans/ Crisis Management,
- Risk Assessment/ Hazard Analysis,
- Culture Change Certified /Promote QHSE, Occupational Safety
- Operational Excellence
- HAZOP/HAZAN, ETA, FTA, HAZID
- DNVGL SCAT Analysis
- Problem Solving,
- Staffing,
- QHSE Management Systems,
- Interpersonal Skills,
- Analytical Skills,
- Critical Thinking,
- Conflict Resolution,
- Group Dynamics,
- Business Continuity
- Management of Change "MOC",
- TQM
Accomplishments
Accomplishments:
- Appreciated for responding pragmatically and practically to the challenges of COVID-19 and contributing to substantial savings of $548K in structuring Etihad Aviation Group operations and cost improvement during the pandemic.
- Received high recognition from MAF ME & Africa Managing directors for developing 1st MAF performance Tracking system which played a key role in minimizing the delivery timing, resulting in over $1.5M of early generating profit "MOC digitization project."
- Developed a plan when i was with Stena to relocate the operation of the region leading operational enabler Performance Improvements that significant reduction in travel time by 30%.
- Bestowed with the Baker Hughes Global HSE President Award for achieving 365 Perfect HSE Days for MENA region.
- Optimized BU's processes that reduced travel time for the service team by 51%, delivering $60k savings in productivity annually
Certification
- Licensed [ISO 45001 Lead Auditor CQI/IRCA]
- Certified ISO 31001 Risk Assessment Train the Trainer Certified.
- OSHA 30-hour General Industry
- Certified trainer IOSH Working Safely "In English & Arabic."
- Certified trainer IOSH Managing Safely "English & Arabic."
- NEBOSH IGC Certified "with distinguishing."
- Cause Mapping Analysis Advanced Trainer.
- Bow-Tie Risk Analysis certified
- Certified Advanced Fire Prevention and Fighting
- IPAF MEWP for Managers certified ( PIT/Aerial lifts)
- ISO 14001 Environmental Auditor IRCA Certified,
- Schlumberger Drive SMARRT Assessor Trainer, OK, USA
- Schlumberger certified Environmental auditor
- Schlumberger certified QHSE level 3 & QUEST trainer
- SAFE START - Train, the Trainer, Certified
- CAT 9 certified Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Materials.
Affiliations
- Member of the American Society of Safety Professionals "ASSP."
- Fellow Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management "FIIRSM."
- Grad IOSH Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety &Health, in the final stage of achieving CMIOSH
- Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment "PIEMA." Member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers.
- Assessor of IIRSM Fellowship members
Timeline
Head Corporate Operation HSE
Etihad Aviation Group
03.2020 - Current
Regional Manager Operational Excellence & HSEQ
Majid Al Futtaim
09.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Safety Health, And Environment
University of Greenwich
09.2015 - 12.2017
Regional Manager HSEQ&Training Middle East & India
STENA
05.2015 - 01.2017
Regional HSE Manager
Baker Hughes
10.2013 - 05.2015
Department HSE & CSR
GSEC
11.2012 - 10.2013
North Africa GEOMARKET QHSE Manager
Schlumberger
08.2007 - 05.2012
Regional Manager QHSSE & Operation Excellence MENA
Weatherford International Ltd
07.2005 - 08.2007
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
Alexandria University
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