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Nurken Yelemessov

Middle East Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Project HSE Lead over 17 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry (offshore/onshore), Civil Construction, and Solar Energy Projects. Experience working in an Engineering Contracting company, Risk & Safety Consultancy, and operating Company. Has been involved in numerous engineering projects (Select staged & EPC) and has successfully executed and managed all projects. As an accomplished HSE professional I am skilled at designing and implementing effective HSE management system alongside holding an extensive track record of HSE achievements often exceeding business leader expectations. I have a passion for personal safety and environmental protection, and I am skilled at driving cultural change while enhancing workflow, resulting in effective HSE conscious process-improvements.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

HSES Advisor

McDermott
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2024 - Current

Project: Umm Shaif Long Term Development Plan phase-2; BorWin#6; Marjan Increment Project - PKG 4 / PKG 1

• Assist in developing and implementing HSES plans, procedures, and initiatives.

• Participate in developing and implementing operational risk assessment to help identifying & mitigating hazards for critical activities.
• Coordinate project HSES activities and support site inspections, audits, and walkdowns.

• Assess leading and lagging indicators, including analysis of HSE Tracking registers.

• Supporting and guiding the Construction and Fabrication team in establishing and processing HSE initiatives, programs and procedures.
• Lead incident/near-miss investigations, track findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and coordinated drill exercises, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with organizational protocols.
• Ensure timely reporting of all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

• Develop and manage HSE awareness campaign.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly HSE reports, statistics, and performance metrics to Management and Client.
• Manage HSE audit and inspection schedules; supervise emergency preparedness.
• Review and oversee Task Risk Assessments (TRA), JSA, and HIT cards.
• Promote a proactive, risk-based HSES culture across the project.
• Monitor HSE performance of subcontractors/vendors for compliance with HSE standards and safe work practices.
• Implement controls for high-risk activities (e.g., working at height, hot works, confined space, lifting activity (SIMOP’s /Non-Standard and Critical lifting operation)).
• Provide HSES guidance and mentorship to supervisors and junior staff.
• Lead risk assessments, maintain updated risk registers, and support prequalification reviews.
• Conduct daily site inspections and progress tracking of construction and fabrication works, ensuring alignment with project timelines and specifications.

• Lead site HSE campaigns, General TBT, meetings and site walkthroughs.
• Conduct and support Toolbox Talks and PTW processes, ensuring compliance.
• Drive closure of HSE actions and follow up on implementation.
• Facilitate HSES meetings, emergency drills, and equipment inspections.


Project HSE Coordinator

Kazakhstan Caspian Offshore Industries LLP
Aktau, Kazakhstan
09.2022 - 03.2024

Project: 1 BCMA (1 billion cubic meters per annum) Pipeline.

• Communicate safety alerts and provide HSE input during crew meetings and planning activities.
• Review and support HIRA, JSA, RA, PTW, and TBT processes.
• Attend contractor/client HSE meetings to close actions and align safety standards.

• Lead HSE team overall administration and implementation of HSE Initiatives, programs.
• Led and participated in audits, inspections, and pre-mobilization reviews.
• Lead incident investigations and collaborate with company and contractors to implement safety measures.
• Lead and coordinated drill exercises, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with organizational protocols.
• Participating in PSSR (Pre-startup Safety Review) Assessment meeting.
• Participating in SIMOPS meeting (Simultaneous Operation Procedure) performed by the Company and Client.
• Conduct HSE inductions, internal/external training, and maintain training matrices.
• Support SSE (Short Service Employee) program and ensure its implementation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and ensure staff competency through drills and sessions.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in pre-tour and pre-job safety meetings.
• Prepare and track project HSE improvement plans and critical activity schedules.
• Conduct audits and inspections; close out observations through CARs, STOP cards, and registers.
• Maintain HSE documentation: inspection registers, incident statistics, training logs, and reports.
• Control assigned zones (Brownfield/Greenfield) with full HSE responsibility.
• Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures and regulations across all project stages.
• Provide HSE support to operations, contractors, and service teams.
• Perform daily spot checks on 25% of all JSAs, RAs, and PTWs for compliance.

Project Safety Supervisor

North Caspian Offshore Construction
Atyrau (Offshore), Kazakhstan
01.2022 - 08.2022

Project: BUNDLE-1 offshore

• Ensured project compliance with client HSE policies and best practices.

• Participate in developing and implementing operational risk assessments to help identifying & mitigating hazards for activities.
• Supported Project Safety Lead with contractor compliance data, internal coordination, and monthly HSSE statistics.

• Assessing HSE requirements for each work scope.

• Carrying out workplace HSE inspection and audits for ensure that any remedial recommendations are implemented.

• Monitor HSE performance of Contractors/Subcontractors to ensure contractual and other relevant requirements are aligning adequately.
• Advised contractors on Risk Assessments, PTW, and environmental monitoring.

• Develop and managing HSE awareness campaigns.
• Lead and participated in audits, inspections, and pre-mobilization reviews.

• Lead incident investigations and collaborate with company and contractors to implement safety measures.
• Assisted in developing accurate incident reports and actionable recommendations.
• Reviewed contractor documentation (PTWs, RA, Emergency Response Plans, Method Statements).
• Conducted field HSE inspections and supported site-level incident investigations.
• Delivered HSSE inductions and Toolbox Talks for contractor and company personnel.
• Advised contractors on safe systems of work, equipment use, and site procedures.
• Facilitated and attended regular HSE meetings with contractors and client representatives.
• Maintained HSE performance dashboards and led trend analysis according LSR camping (e.g., PTW, GRUVIS, SAFER).

Safety Team Lead

RODINA AG LLC
Turkistan region, Kazakhstan/Ukraine
01.2021 - 12.2021

Project: Construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MW Shaulder village, Turkistan region.

Construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MW Kentau city.

• Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
• Develop and maintain site-specific documentation and templates that include the Safety Program, Site Passports, Emergency Response Plans, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Lead safety-related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) Meetings, Staff Meetings, and Client Monthly.

• Managed and Lead HSE team to the overall administration and implementation of HSE Initiatives, programs and procedure.
• Assist Preparation and reviewing of HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment), JSA (Job Safety Analysis), TBT (Toolbox Talk), PTW (Permit to Work), and in the development of Risk Assessments.
• Assist and support the Pre-Commissioning Teams in the preparation of risk assessments.
• Monitor the availability and appropriateness of risk assessments and, where necessary, safe working practices Maintain HSE registers as required.
• Monitoring all need activities related to the Pre-Commissioning HSE of the Shaulder Expansion Project for HSE compliance Conducting project commissioning induction training classes, maintain files and records, issue weekly and monthly Reports Performing work area inspections.
• Ensure the implementation of the site Fire and Evacuation procedure and monitor effectiveness by undertaking pre-evacuation drills on all sites.
• Deliver training on Safety Initiatives, Site Induction, Work Procedures, Work Instructions, and regulatory.
• Inspect work areas to verify consistency with the procedural, client, and regulatory.
• Lead Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Preparations of training (presentations) in sphere of HSE: (working at height; working in confined space, working in hot environment condition, PTW, Electrical safety etc.)
• Facilitate audits and inspections by third parties and regulatory.
• Prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tasks for other Safety Supervisors working on the project.

HSE Coordinator

Schlumberger LLP
Aktau, Kazakhstan
04.2019 - 12.2020

• Facilitate implementation of the HSE Management System including incident investigations and hazard assessments
• Taking leadership role in mentoring and coaching crew members regarding the drilling and service contractor and SLBHSE requirements.
• Closely involved in pre-planning and execution of rig moves with regards HSE of personnel, equipment and well site
• Identifying workplace hazard (chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic) and assess health and safety risks for identifying job types associated directly or indirectly with operation.
• Perform routine audits of operation and HAZID workshops.
• Lead incident investigations and collaborate with company and contractors to implement safety measures.
• Routine checking Rig Floor; SER Generator area, Mud Tank, BOP, Cellar, Chock Manifold area.
• Identify and minimize the risk of accidents, incidents, and near misses on SLB facilities.
• Ensure Compliance of company and client safety management system, Environmental management safety rules and drilling safety standard on Rig site.
• Support Rig Contractor with their HSEMS and ensure they have proper Health certificates and Fire training aware with emergencies and know how to response.
• Monitor with compliance all applicable Republic of Kazakhstan legislation.
• Conduct safety and/or environmental audits and inspect facilities to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws.
• Actively promote the SLB hazard and near miss reporting & safety suggestion programs.


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Project HSE Coordinator

Kazakhstan Caspian Offshore Industries LLP
Aktau, Kazakhstan
04.2016 - 04.2019

Project: Construction and Installation of Experimental Cluster EPC-4 for Kashagan Oil Field.

• Lead comprehensive HSE risk management for each project phase.

• Lead HSE team overall administration and implementation of HSE Initiatives, programs and procedure.

• Participating in developing and implementing operational risk assessments to help identifying & mitigating hazards for the activities.

• Developing and managing HSE awareness campaigns.
• Manage and enforce safety standards for contractors/subcontractors.
• Provide strong leadership, setting a safety-conscious example.
• Develop project-specific HSE plans and procedures.
• Review subcontractors’ procedures and site risk assessments.
• Identify and address safety hazards throughout the project.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) studies.
• Perform risk screening to prioritize and manage risks effectively.
• Monitor and report on HSE performance indicators.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits.
• Distribute comprehensive safety reports and metrics.
• Track and manage actions resulting from reports and audits.
• Coordinate with different projects to share HSE insights and best practices.

• Verifying Contractors/Sub-contractors HSE Performance and implementation by "KCOI" standards.
• Propose and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Lead incident investigations and collaborate with company and contractors to implement safety measures.
• Lead Site HSE campaigns, General TBT's, meetings and site walkarounds.
• Prepare required procedures for pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Promote a strong safety culture among personnel.

Project HSE Engineer

Kazakhstan Caspian Offshore Industries LLP
Aktau, Kazakhstan
08.2014 - 04.2016

Project: Construction and Installation of Experimental Cluster EPC-2/EPC-3 for Kashagan Oil Field.
• Provided guidance for effective control of work protocols.
• Ensured compliance with control of work and HSE procedures.
• Conducted audits and led continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborated on corrective actions with departments.
• Reviewed risk assessments and job safety analyses.
• Coordinated conflicting activities for safety optimization.
• Supported hazard identification and safety precautions.
• Participated in job safety analysis development.
• Monitored Lockout Tagout procedure compliance.
• Conducted HSE inspections and site visits.
• Managed a comprehensive database for records.
• Analyzed control of work KPIs and initiated actions.
• Provided expert advice on HSE and control of work.
• Offered feedback for performance improvement.
• Led coordination meetings to facilitate effective communication.
• Managed client activities and coordinated control of work for projects.

Site QHSE Engineer

Topaz Energy and Marine
Aktau, Kazakhstan
09.2010 - 07.2014

Project: Construction and Modification of Modular Heavy Transportation Barges COM-1/ LASHIN (TB 95 series) with ballast system for Kashagan Oil field.
• Preparation of hazard identification and risk assessment for all activities.
• Risk assessment evaluation.
• Weekly Safety Walk Around the yard.
• Checking and inspection tools and equipment.
• Checking TBT register and PTW system.
• Conduct of the safety induction about unsafe condition to employee.
• Collecting information related to the Near Misses and Incident/Accident Investigation.
• Working with Action Tracking (up-to date information).
• Translating Project materials, Revision orders, preparing safety signs, attending safety meetings.
• Overall monitoring of client's HSE requirements.
• Responsible for monitoring of Safety regulations.
• Conducting safety instructions course to new employees, contractors and owners.

• Make inspection of the yard to identify sub-standard practice/acts, equipment and potential hazards and reports such findings send forward recommendations to the yard manager and respective superintended concerned.

• Investigate accident and near misses. Assist supervisor to carry out accident and injury investigation.

• Conduction of Toolbox Talk.
• Check up of PTW.
• Inspection of all power, compaction, hand tool and other equipment placed on the yard.
• Noise management and calibration.
• Working with Action Tracking (up-to date information).
• Assist in the annual safety audit.

QA/QC Engineer (Welding Inspector / NDT Inspector)

KEPPEL Kazakhstan
Aktau, Kazakhstan
02.2007 - 09.2010

Project: Fabrication and Construction of AGIP KCO Pipe Rack Modules for Kashagan Oil Field.
• Conduct visual inspection of welds and verify compliance with WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), codes (e.g., ASME, AWS, API), and project requirements.
• Monitor welding activities to ensure proper materials, consumables, and processes are used.
• Inspect fit-up and alignment prior to welding.
• Verify the qualifications of welders and welding procedures.
• Witness and evaluate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities such as RT, UT, MT, and PT.
• Record and report welding defects or non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve welding-related issues.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, welding logs, and reports.
•Participate in final inspections and prepare documentation for client and third-party review.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineer

The Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communication
Aktau / Kazakhstan

Skills

    SOFT SKILLS
    Strong Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
    Skilled in meeting deadlines and multi- tasking
    Innovative problem-solving abilities
    Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to hazard identification and mitigation
    Good communication and team leading capacities
    Attention on detail
    Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and managed contractors
    Ability to work on projects in a complex and multicultural environment
    HARD SKILLS
    MS Office (Word, Excel, VISIO, Outlook, Power-point, OneNote, Access) – Advanced
    Presentations/Slideshows (Power-point, Google Slides) – Advanced
    Emailing (mail merge, filters, folders, rules) – Advanced

Languages

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Certification

• NEBOSH Level-6 Diploma (In Progress).

• NEBOSH PSM Certificate

• NEBOSH International General Certificate
• COMET Practitioner (RCA) (COMET Analysis).
• OPITO AGT level 1 (Expires Feb. 2025).
• OPITO H2S Training (Expires Jan. 2027)
• OPITO BOSIET with EBS (UCN:33235700120122038010) Expires Jan. 2027
• Working at height Rescue.
• Confined Space Rescue.

Timeline

HSES Advisor

McDermott
04.2024 - Current

Project HSE Coordinator

Kazakhstan Caspian Offshore Industries LLP
09.2022 - 03.2024

Project Safety Supervisor

North Caspian Offshore Construction
01.2022 - 08.2022

Safety Team Lead

RODINA AG LLC
01.2021 - 12.2021

HSE Coordinator

Schlumberger LLP
04.2019 - 12.2020

Project HSE Coordinator

Kazakhstan Caspian Offshore Industries LLP
04.2016 - 04.2019

Project HSE Engineer

Kazakhstan Caspian Offshore Industries LLP
08.2014 - 04.2016

Site QHSE Engineer

Topaz Energy and Marine
09.2010 - 07.2014

QA/QC Engineer (Welding Inspector / NDT Inspector)

KEPPEL Kazakhstan
02.2007 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineer

The Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communication
Nurken Yelemessov