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Nisha Jacob

Sharjah,

Summary

A proactive HSE specialist with 18 plus years of experience in Corporate office, with considerable expertise and experience in HSE Management System, Incident investigation and analysis, Sub-Contractor Management, Resourcing and Corporate reporting of HSE performance statistics. Proven process and time management skills, can manage multiple priorities, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Efficient in devising significant solutions, managing day-to-day operations and initiatives for supporting sound Health and Safety management on projects. Capable of maintaining excellent liaison with Corporate HSE Management and Project HSE Teams for implementation of various HSE initiatives on project sites.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HSE Advisor

Petrofac International Ltd (Corporate Office)
03.2010 - Current

HSE Management System & Process Improvement

  • Developed, reviewed, and updated corporate HSE procedures in line with IOGP and ISO 45001 requirements, ensuring consistent implementation across projects.
  • Developed project-specific HSE deliverables for early project phases and standardized the corporate HSE induction presentation.
  • Supported HSE digitalization through Safety Dashboard and Observation App deployment.
  • Collated audit records and enhanced ISO 45001 certification preparedness.

HSE Initiatives & Culture Building

  • Led implementation of key safety campaigns (Stop-Look-Think, Back to Basics, SSE Program), significantly improving workforce safety engagement.
  • Promoted knowledge sharing through regular HSE alerts, lessons learned, and cross-project communication.

HSE Resourcing & Budgeting

  • Coordinated HSE staffing and demobilization plans across multiple EPC projects.
  • Maintained a database of over 100+ HSE professionals detailing experience, client approvals, and credentials.
  • Liaised with HR and project controls for recruitment, internal transfers, and budget forecasting for the HSE department.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Tracked corporate and project HSE KPIs, generating monthly dashboards and management review statistics.
  • Conducted performance trend analyses to identify improvement areas and share insights across business units.

Incident Management & Investigation

  • Developed corporate incident investigation procedure and templates, ensuring consistency in classification and reporting.
  • Focal point for Synergi (Global HSE IMS) trained project users, monitored data quality, tracked action close-out, and performed trend analyses.
  • Participated in incident investigations within corporate and project environments, ensuring root causes and corrective actions were effectively addressed.

Subcontractor HSE Management

  • Updated subcontractor HSE management procedures covering pre-qualification, pre-mobilization, quarterly evaluation, and close-out.
  • Conducted HSE assessments for construction and logistics subcontractors and contributed to Technical Bid Evaluations.
  • Monitored subcontractor compliance and performance across multiple projects.

Proposals & Prequalification Support

  • Prepared HSE deliverables and responded to client pre-qualification questionnaires for proposals.
  • Compiled and maintained corporate HSE performance statistics for tender submissions.

HSE Administrator

Petrofac International Ltd
03.2007 - 03.2010
  • Coordinate with project sites and offices to collect HSE monthly report
  • Prepare HSE monthly reports for Management
  • Maintain cumulative stats for E&C Business Unit
  • Synergi case registrations
  • Maintain Action tracking register for audits
  • General admin duties

Customer Service Representative (temporary assignment)

Allied Pickfords
01.2005 - 09.2005
  • Co-ordination between other branches and agents
  • Estimate costs and prepare quotation
  • General administrative duties and events organization
  • Assisted clients with logistics coordination, ensuring smooth relocation processes.

Sr. Technical Support Consultant

AOL Member Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Handle technical queries
  • Password security and billing support
  • Training Assistant for the process training of new staff

Education

NEBOSH International General Certificate - Occupational Safety & Health

Bachelors in Technology (Engineering) - Computer Science

University College of Engineering
Thodupuzha, Kerala, India
01.2002

Skills

  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management
  • Written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking

Affiliations

Chartered Engineer - Fellow, The Institution of Engineers (India)

Trainings

  • Synergi Life User and Administrator Training
  • Sologic Root Cause Analysis, Analyst Level 1: Facilitator
  • OSHA 30 Hour Construction Program
  • ISO 45001:2018 - OHS Internal Auditor Training

Timeline

Senior HSE Advisor

Petrofac International Ltd (Corporate Office)
03.2010 - Current

HSE Administrator

Petrofac International Ltd
03.2007 - 03.2010

Customer Service Representative (temporary assignment)

Allied Pickfords
01.2005 - 09.2005

Sr. Technical Support Consultant

AOL Member Services
01.2002 - 01.2004

NEBOSH International General Certificate - Occupational Safety & Health

Bachelors in Technology (Engineering) - Computer Science

University College of Engineering
Nisha Jacob