Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Abubakar  Khalafalla

Abubakar Khalafalla

HSE Manager
Abu Dhabi

Summary

B. SC Civil Engineering with diversified experiences in Construction of High raise building| Facility Management| Infrastructure| Roads & Bridges |Business Continuity Management System| High Profile Project Assignments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications

Work History

Project HSE Manager

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair& Pertners)
Abu Dhabi
2022.08 - Current

▪ Fully responsible about all aspects of MBZ-Z29 Project safety, construction projects, Facilities safety& plant and workers accommodations.

▪ Planning & Implementation of OH&S policy; Strategic Planning; Risk Management (HIRM).

▪ Preparing Tender Documents on OH & S Aspects

▪ Operations surveillance duties; Performance Management; Visionary Leadership & Team Management.

▪ Managing, Developing and Implementation OSH System procedures on the company and for all on-going contracts & Sub-contractors/ Suppliers working with GTGC.

▪ Managing EHS Aspects and member within the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Teams for the Project.

▪ Monthly auditing and evaluation of safety issues and performance of the Project.

▪ Training and managing (On Job Training) for the Project staff.

▪ Provide assistance in develop and update Company safety management System and procedures.

▪ Review risk assessments / method statements for the Project.

▪ Performed safety audits of construction site safety.

▪ Monitor Incident performance on site level basis.

▪ Attend external / internal safety meetings in an advisory capacity.

▪ Witness audit of contractor’s systems, procedures and physical conditions, which is carried out by consultants, in an advisory capacity.

▪ Coordinate with other Departments with relation to safety, security and health activities.

▪ Represent the Company in all internal / external official Communication.

HSE Director

Ghantoot Transport& General Transporting Company
Abu Dhabi
2018.07 - 2022.07

▪ Fully responsible about all aspects of company safety, construction projects, Facilities safety& plant and workers accommodations.

▪ Planning & Implementation of OH&S policy; Strategic Planning; Risk Management (HIRM).

▪ Preparing Tender Documents on OH & S Aspects

▪ Operations surveillance duties; Performance Management; Visionary Leadership & Team Management.

▪ Managing, Developing and Implementation OSH System procedures on the company and for all on-going contracts & Sub-contractors/ Suppliers working with GTGC.

▪ Managing EHS Aspects and member within the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Teams for GTGC.

▪ Monthly auditing and evaluation of safety issues and performance of GTGC Projects.

▪ Training and managing (On Job Training) for GTGC staff.

▪ Provide assistance in develop and update Company safety management System and procedures.

▪ Review risk assessments / method statements for GTGC Projects.

▪ Performed safety audits of construction site safety.

▪ Monitor Incident performance on site level basis.

▪ Attend external / internal safety meetings in an advisory capacity.

▪ Witness audit of contractor’s systems, procedures and physical conditions, which is carried out by consultants, in an advisory capacity.

▪ Coordinate with other Departments with relation to safety, security and health activities.

▪ Represent the Company in all internal / external official Communication.

▪ Conducted “Tool Box Safety” meetings

Project HSE Manger

Pivot Engineering & General Contracting Company
Abu Dhabi
2016.10 - 2018.07

▪ Value of project US $ 1.4 billion.

▪ Project consist of 9 buildings & 1.5 km MAMSHA.

▪ Administer the implementation of HSE Plan for site projects.

▪ Managing 21 HSE team members.

▪ Prepares ‘HSE PLAN’ documents for project requirements both for implementation and bidding

▪ Coordinates with Government, and/or Client for all safety requirements and facilitates compliance.

▪ Participate in safety-related events, conferences, meetings and represent the Company in these activities

▪ Audits the Company’s Safety Performance, recommends corrective actions and measures for continual improvement

▪ Collaborate with Project Site Managers for the implementation of the site’s HSE PLAN

▪ Develop and implement Safety Training Program for employees.

▪ Maintain current files, records, literatures and publications of safety related to the Company’s operations.

▪ Prepares and submits consolidated safety reports to management

▪ Coordinate and interact with all corporate and project site departments of the Company to facilitate compliance of Safety Programs.

▪ Keeps abreast with new developments in the field of Safety and Loss Prevention.

▪ Facilitate the designation / appointment of qualified Safety Officers for every project site.

▪ Supervise the performance of Site Safety Officers

▪ Facilitate improvement and enhancement of the working knowledge of Safety Officers

▪ Training of personnel carry out accident investigations

▪ interacting with TDIC on all HSE issues Preparation/Review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements

HSE Manager

Dar AL-Handasah Consultants (Shair& Partners)
Abu Dhabi
2015.07 - 2016.10

▪ Provide assistance in developing and updating Contractors Safety Management Systems.

▪ Review method statements/risk assessments of major projects activities in buildings& Infra works for consultants and Contractors.

▪ Attend internal/ external safety meetings in an advisory capacity.

▪ Represent Company in all internal / external official Communication.

▪ Witness auditing of contractor’s systems, procedures and physical conditions.

▪ Coordinate with other projects departments regarding health, safety, security and environment issues on sites.

▪ Report directly to ADNOC's senior Project Manager of Ruwais area.

▪ Advice CONTRACTOR on ADNOC HSE requirements to ensure CONTRACTOR commitment and compliance is in

▪ Line with COMPANY site specific HSE requirements.

▪ Assess on construction and installation methods of construction plant and equipment and advice / ensure HSE risks

▪ Are As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

▪ Interview CONTRACTOR HSE staff to establish an excellent HSE organization at project sites.

▪ Conduct construction related HSE Trainings to Project Management Consultant (PMC) staffs to identify Site

▪ Hazards during their job activities at Site and report them to ADNOC.

▪ Audit CONTRACTOR’s Project HSE Plan. HSE Procedures. Emergency procedures, Training Plan, Site Activities,

▪ PPE Compliance at Site and submit Report to ADNOC and follow-up on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CPA)

▪ Implemented by CONTRACTOR.

▪ Ensure CONTRACTOR labor accommodation camps, fire protection, welfare, and dining facilities are in line with

▪ CONTRCACT requirements.

▪ Individual responsibilities in safety, health and environmental (HSE) matters.

▪ Provide positive leadership for ADNOC on HSE issues and promote the adoption of HSE best practice on all PMC Projects.

▪ Promote an enthusiastic HSE culture that delivers positive commitment to and engages all employees in continuous improvement in HSE performance.

▪ Monitor and report on the implementation of the ADNOC HSE Management System and progress against the agreed HSE Performance Standards.

▪ Lead and provide functional management for the HSE personnel within ADNOC.

▪ Provide assistance and advice to the ADNOC'S senior PM& PMs with HSE responsibility at operational area, divisional and business unit level as required.

▪ Recommend annual HSE objectives for ADNOC, monitor and report on the implementation of the approved objectives.

▪ Produce reports monthly and annually on HSE performance throughout the PMC Projects.

▪ Ensure that there are appropriate procedures are in place for alerting the business to significant accidents and

▪ Incidents, and where appropriate be involved in their investigation and ensure that they are adequately reported.

▪ Review reports of accident and incident investigations identifying any trends and ensure that there is an appropriate

▪ Response to prevent future recurrence.

▪ Regularly meet with HSE Managers/PMs/ Engineers in ADNOC to monitor and review their roles and responsibilities.

▪ Keep abreast of developments in HSE legislation and, where appropriate, represent ADNOC interest in any consultation process.

Develop and monitor the implementation of training processes for the development of HSE Managers in ADNOC.

Project HSE Manager

Aecom Middle East
Abu Dhabi
2012.07 - 2015.07

▪ Assist the client to implement The Environmental Health and safety Management System AD EHSMS.

▪ Ensure that all HSE Procedures/Policies & Plans are implemented and followed at all levels.

▪ Co-ordinate with client and Management to achieve desired safety standards.

▪ Investigation of Accident/Incident and Near Miss and suggesting remedial measures to the Management to Prevent recurrence.

▪ Conduct spot audits on vehicles, equipment and Maintenance.

▪ Hazard analysis & Risk assessment of site activities and preparation of specific HSE Plan for the same.

▪ Planning and conducting of Emergency Exercise, Mock drills and evaluate its effectiveness.

▪ Monitoring Work Permits and associated job safety plans.

▪ Conduct HSE Internal Training programs. Conduct Weekly/Monthly HSE Meetings.

▪ Conduct Monthly inspections of facilities and suggest the Corrective actions to the Management.

▪ Prepare the Monthly Internal and clients required HSE reports.

▪ Review the risk assessment periodically and take appropriate control measures, update the Risk register.

▪ Identify the Significant Environmental aspect and impacts and take the appropriate control measures.

▪ Coordinate with Departments for the effective implementation of HSE Management system.

▪ Conduct HSE Induction Training program for new employees.

▪ Review and update the HSE documents by involving all personnel in the organization

Sr. Safety Engineer

WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES
Al Ain
2009.04 - 2011.06

▪ Assisting Al Ain Municipality to implement The Environmental Health and safety management

▪ System EHSMS.

▪ Represent Al Ain Municipality in site safety inspection for the projects (Al Ain- Nahil Road, Minor Road &parking

▪ stage3&4 and Storm water drainage stage 1&2) belonged to Al Ain Municipality in order to improve the traffic safety in Temporary diversions, and accordingly prepare and evaluate the Site Safety Performance.

▪ Supervisor of safety of Dolphin Gas pipelines protection along Al Ain- Nahil Road.

▪ Implement and improve the traffic diversion according to the traffic police department requirements.

▪ Maintain the traffic within the work zone and determine the accesses and exits in order to provide safe

▪ System of work to protect the workers and equipment’s (Safe movement of people and vehicles).

▪ Provide assistance in develop and update Company safety management system and procedures.

▪ Safety Consultant services relating to construction site safety programs, product safety, contractual

▪ Responsibilities, Municipality code of practice compliance and accident/hazard analysis.

▪ Revise and follow the implantation of the traffic management system.

▪ Review risk assessments / method statements for consultants and Contractors.

▪ Provide training and toolbox talk. Performed safety audits of construction site safety.

▪ Monitor accident performance on site level basis.

Safety Engineer

PELL FRISCHMANN/ CONSECO INTL
Abu Dhabi
2008.05 - 2009.04

▪ Provide assistance in develop and update Company safety management System and procedures.

▪ Review risk assessments / method statements for consultants and Contractors.

▪ Performed safety audits of construction site safety.

▪ Monitor accident performance on site level basis.

▪ Attend external / internal safety meetings in an advisory capacity.

▪ Witness audit of contractor’s systems, procedures and physical conditions, which is carried out

by consultants, in an advisory capacity.

▪ Participate in audit of consultant’s systems, procedures and physical Conditions.

▪ Coordinate with other project Departments with relation to safety, security and health activities.

▪ Initiate / sign safety violation slips (SVS). Conducted “Tool Box Safety” meetings.

▪ Represent Company safety manager in all internal / external official Communication.

Safety Engineer

TEBODIN MIDDLE EAST
Abu Dhabi
2006.11 - 2008.05

▪ Primarily involved on major transmission and rehabilitation Pipeline underwater and looking after the safety of the works related to the construction of HDPE transmission pipeline underwater and protecting all the people working inside the sea or near the wharf by using life jackets, lifeline and other equipment as well as providing safe embarking and disembarking for the small boats using during the works.

▪ Supervision of activities on Hydro-Mechanical and Manual Cleaning Procedures.

▪ Supervision of activities on structural chambers.

▪ Monitoring main contractor and various sub-contractors for performing site safety, personal hygiene, welfare site

▪ Security, protective equipment selection, usage and implementation.

▪ Participation in providing safety training to Tebodin site staff to contractors, sub-contractor employees.

▪ Accident Investigation, root causes and effects. Control safe handling procedures of chemical hazards

Sr. Safety Inspector

PARSONS WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP (International Division)
Abu Dhabi
2001.11 - 2006.11

▪ Provide assistance in develop and update Company safety management System and procedures.

▪ Review risk assessments / method statements for consultants and Contractors.

▪ Performed safety audits of construction site safety.

▪ Monitor accident performance on site level basis.

▪ Attend external / internal safety meetings in an advisory capacity.

▪ Witness audit of contractor’s systems, procedures and physical conditions, which is carried Out by consultants, in an

Advisory capacity.

▪ Participate in audit of consultant’s systems, procedures and physical Conditions.

▪ Coordinate with other project Departments with relation to safety, security and health activities.

▪ Initiate / sign safety violation slips (SVS).

▪ Represent Company safety manager in all internal / external official Communication.

▪ Conducted “Tool Box Safety” meetings

▪ Management of safety and safety training. Health and safety, site security. Protective equipment selection, inspection

▪ And maintenance of safety equipment, environmental and chemical hazards handling, fire safety and electrical safety.

Civil Engineer

AL-MANAMA GEN. CONT. CO
Al Ain
1996.10 - 2001.11

▪ Construction of villas and multi-story building, involved in all construction work such as

Excavation, piling and Foundation, reinforcement, form work, concrete works and test.

▪ Construction of villas and multi-story building, involved in all construction work such as

Excavation, piling and Foundation, reinforcement, form work, concrete works and test.

▪ Coordination with the service department.

▪ Computation of quantities for different part of the projects

Education

J.D. - Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering

Sudan University Of Science And Technology
Khartoum, Sudan
1999.04 - 2012.04

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Sudan Univeristy of Science And Technology
Khartoum, Sudan
1992.01 - 1996.11

Computer Science And Programming

Recognized Computer Institute
Khartoum, Sudan
1997.04 - 1997.06

Project Planning- Primavera Project Planner P3

Computer Insitute
Khartoum, Sudan
1997.07 - 1997.09

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

undefined

Certification

International Diploma in Safety Engineering Engineering- Level-6.

Timeline

Project HSE Manager

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair& Pertners)
2022.08 - Current

International Diploma in Safety Engineering Engineering- Level-6.

2022-04

Lead Auditor ISO 45001

2022-04

Certified Risk Management Professional

2019-07

Business Continuity Management System

2019-06

Certified Facility Management- CFM

2019-05

NEBOSH Incident Investigation

2019-04

HSE Director

Ghantoot Transport& General Transporting Company
2018.07 - 2022.07

Business Develop Management Course

2018-06

Training Course of Certified Fire Protection Specialist

2018-03

IOSH Approved IGC& HSW Tutor

2018-02

Project HSE Manger

Pivot Engineering & General Contracting Company
2016.10 - 2018.07

HSE Manager

Dar AL-Handasah Consultants (Shair& Partners)
2015.07 - 2016.10

FIDIC Training course

2014-08

Scaffolds Safety Inspection training

2013-12

Certified Quality Engineer Course

2013-05

Project HSE Manager

Aecom Middle East
2012.07 - 2015.07

Lead Auditor ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001(IRCA Registered).

2011-04

National Examination Board of Occupational Health and Safety IGC (NEBOSH)

2010-02

Sr. Safety Engineer

WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES
2009.04 - 2011.06

Safety Engineer

PELL FRISCHMANN/ CONSECO INTL
2008.05 - 2009.04

Safety Engineer

TEBODIN MIDDLE EAST
2006.11 - 2008.05

Sr. Safety Inspector

PARSONS WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP (International Division)
2001.11 - 2006.11

J.D. - Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering

Sudan University Of Science And Technology
1999.04 - 2012.04

Project Planning- Primavera Project Planner P3

Computer Insitute
1997.07 - 1997.09

Computer Science And Programming

Recognized Computer Institute
1997.04 - 1997.06

Civil Engineer

AL-MANAMA GEN. CONT. CO
1996.10 - 2001.11

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Sudan Univeristy of Science And Technology
1992.01 - 1996.11
Abubakar KhalafallaHSE Manager