Jacob John
Ahmadi
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with more than 20 years of experience with expertise in the development of HSE Procedures, Risk assessment Planning, Audit and follow-up. Approved Safety Engineer from All Major Oil Companies in Kuwait. Graduate Member of IOSH as well as Lead Auditor in OHSAS 45001,14001,9001.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Snr. H.S.E Engineer
Al Magwa Gen. Trad. & Cont. Co. (W.L.L), Kuwait
01.2021 - Current
- Monitor and promote the implementation of Approved HSE plan at site.
- Promote safe working systems and procedures and monitor the proper application of the Permit to Work system and associated risk assessments are in place at sites.
- Coordinate and participate in provision of HSE Awareness in lieu of OHSAS 45001 specifications.
- Prepare and maintain statistical records of HSSE performance, e.g., workhours, leading and lagging indicators, etc., and communicate regularly with Client updates.
- Conduct frequent audits and inspections to confirm the effectiveness of HSE Plan on critical operations / equipment and procedures at assigned location; present recommendations for improvement; and follow-up their implementation.
- Investigate all site HSE-related incidents, including near misses, to an appropriate level; analyze immediate and root causes; and determine corrective action as well as prepare Safety alerts to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
- Preparation and impart trainings to employees on various OH&S related Topics in addition to Safety orientation and induction to new employees.
- Organizing campaigns and safety promotional activities to enhance safety awareness among employees and to inculcate safe and positive work culture at the workplace.
- Projects Handled: C#44079- Tank Maintenance & Painting service of Storage Tanks in KNPC MAA Refinery. CB/CMS/2007-Civil Works & Building Maintenance Works at KNPC MAB Refinery
H.S.E Engineer
Wood Group (Former Amec Foster Wheeler), Kuwait
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintain and help control daily HSSE practices through regular checks of work sites, ensure that hazards are identified, precautionary measures are implemented and relevant HSSE advice provided
- Verify that ZOR HSSE programs and procedures are communicated to, and regularly reinforced with, construction site personnel
- Promote safe working systems and procedures and monitor the proper application of the Permit to Work system and associated Job Safety Analysis, as well as other approved ZOR HSSE and contractor related policies, plans, procedures, and guidelines
- Review and provide comments regarding EPC Contractor developed HSSE plans and procedures
- Coordinate and participate in the provision of HSSE awareness in accordance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 specifications
- Prepare programs and arrange participation training sessions in conjunction with HSSE line management
- Participate as member of construction site emergency response team, and provide first line advice to the designated Incident Controller and / or On Scene Commander concerning containment of emergency
- Validate that any EPC Contractor incidents are immediately reported to EPC Contractor management and PMC HSSE management in parallel
- Investigate all site HSSE-related incidents, including near misses, to an appropriate level; analyze immediate and root causes; and determine future action to reduce these occurrences
- Promote, support, and participate in HSSE Observation Card program
- Prepare and maintain statistical records of EPC Contractors' site HSSE performance, e.g., work hours, leading and lagging indicators, etc., and communicate regularly with PMC Package Project Managers
- Conduct frequent audits and inspections to confirm the effectiveness of HSSE programs on critical operations / equipment and procedures at assigned location; present recommendations for improvement; and follow-up their implementation.
H.S.E Engineer
Tariq Al-Ghanim Gen Trdg. & Cont. Co. W.L.L (Almen), Kuwait
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Conceptualize safety initiatives, project emergency, and handbook plans to ensure smooth execution of company operations related to zero’ accident records and property damage in line with project HSE and client’s regulations. Conduct safety reviews and zone safety meetings to discuss accidents and incidents issues and take corrective actions to decrease operational inconsistency. Streamline all aspects of engineering tasks, such as equipment inspection, risk evaluation, HSE auditing, and safety survey management. Generate accurate reports regarding carrying out risk assessments on sites to recognize potential hazards and implement control measures as needed.
- Established internal growth plans and executed HSE strategies to evaluate gas testing, install confined space attendant with gas, and monitor vessels and tanks entry.
- Decreased environmental corruption through evaluation of pollution and establishment of control measures as well as updated equipment checklist for vehicles.
- Sustained the accuracy of waste manifest record through inspection and interpretation for segregation and safe disposal of Toxic Waste, Hazard, and Non-Hazard.
- Promoted diverse promotion methods and conducted safety training matrix programmes according to HSE guidelines that resulted in enhancing employee’s information and reducing risk.
- Developed ground-breaking strategies and established tactical HSE/HSEQ goals for various clients whilst consistently exceeding client expectations, and all general and engineering safety objectives.
- Location: KNPC Refineries, Joint Operations, Kuwait Oil Company
Assistant Safety Engineer
Orient Flights Pvt, Ltd, India
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Delivered strategic guidance and safety maintenance to control and measure diverse firefighting equipment, extinguishers, and alarms and stored chemicals/fuel in safely manners. Cultivated solid and productive relationship with station officer to perform all aspects of operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Conducted and inspected safety survey through close collaboration with chief flight instructor and deputy director. Steered efforts to monitor safe transportation of aviation fuel from depot to storage facility and calculate wind speed.
- Acknowledged for successful contribution in conducting open quiz competition to address and escalate HSE issues that resulted in improving staff knowledge.
- Accumulated accurate information on weather updates and recorded for attaining maximum rates results by developing and installing electronic weather monitor system at office.
- Increased staff and employee awareness by introducing safety slogans in hangar and office and delivering cost-effective trainings sessions based on firefighting procedures and safety drills reporting.
- Sustained log of kilometres of vehicles by preparing reports and submitted final outcomes to Head Office.
- Additionally, experienced as a H.S.E Engineer at Aban Lloyd Offshore Chiles Pvt Ltd., Mumbai, India (6 Months)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
University of Madras
India01.2002
Skills
- Accidents & Incidents Investigation
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Health Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Management System
- Hazard Risk Evaluation & Assessment
- Safety Training & Development
- Health & Safety Standards
- Audits & Inspections
- Long-term Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Associated with M/S Wood for PMC Role for overseeing $14Billion Project HSE at Multi EPC construction site of the Largest Refinery in the Middle east from the Construction phase to the Commissioning Phase.
- Honoured with company appreciation and approval for a wide range of projects for various gathering centres and booster stations, mechanical maintenance, and fibreglass lining of tanks.
- Devised best practices and HSE strategies that resulted in achieving 20 safe man million hours in S.K Project, KOC to ensure successful completion of F.U.P project from inception to completion.
- Received Contractors Best HSE Performance Runner’s Up Trophy for M/S Almen through delivery of excellent safety performance at Mina Abdullah Refinery, KNPC, Kuwait for two consecutive years- 2009 and 2010.
KEY PROJECTS HANDLED
Al Zour Refinery- Construction of Middle East Largest Refinery in AL Zour, Kuwait under KIPIC, S.K # 26422 & K.N # 1624; Painting, Desludging & Willacy Services in Gathering Centres at K.O.C, K.O.C # 16181; Mechanical Maintenance & Fibre Glass Lining of Storage Tanks in K.O.C, C.B # 1166; Scaffolding & painting Services at 3 K.N.P.C Refineries, C.B # 1136; Mechanical Maintenance of Storage Tanks in Mina Abdullah Refinery, KNPC, C.B#PD#1123; Scaffolding& Painting works of Effluent Treatment Tanks in Mina Abdullah Refinery, KNPC, C.B#1251; Accelerated Mechanical Works of Crude Storage Tank in Mina Abdullah Refinery, KNPC, CA#3772; Overdue Tank Maintenance Works at Mina Ahmadi Refinery, KNPC, JO/SC/166 /MM07; Industrial Facilities Maintenance at Joint Venture of Saudi Chevron & Kuwait Oil Company, CA#3913; Tank Cleaning, Repair, Fibreglassing & Painting Works at Refinery & Gas Liquid Production facilities, CS#2018; Tank Maintenance Works with associated activities for storage tanks at Shuaiba Refinery, CB#1362; Scaffolding & Painting Services in Mina Abdullah Refinery, KNPC
Affiliations
- Graduate Member of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (GradIOSH).
- Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
- Member of Kuwait Society of Engineers, Kuwait. (KSE)
Certification
- Graduate Member in Institution of Occupational Health & Safety(GradIOSH)
- NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
- Lead Auditor in ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015
- Introduction to Industrial Hygiene (60 Hours Credit), EHS LLP, India
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- COSHH Risk Assessor Certificate from Knights of Safety, UK
- COSHH Hazard Communication Awareness from Knights of Safety, UK
- Manual Handling Operation Awareness from Knights of Safety, UK
- OSHA 30 hours Occupational Health & Safety Training in Construction Safety & Health
- HAZOP Leader course from IRCA International, India
- OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor course from Velosi International Limited
- Completed First Aid with CPR &AED course from American Heart Association
- Diploma in Industrial Safety from Fire net Institute of Technology affiliated to All India Technical Society
- “Train the Trainer” Certificate in OHSAS 18001-2008 from Bureau VERITAS
- MSA training on Proper Usage of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Defensive driving training from TCB International, Kuwait
- Undergone training in B.B.S- SOLAR Training program at KNPC-MAB Refinery, Kuwait.
- Underwent Training in Solid Waste Handling Program at KNPC-MAB Refinery, Kuwait.
- Technical and practical Training in Cochin Shipyard Ltd., India in Inspection & Quality, Utilities & Maintenance, Hull, Outfit, Ship repair and planning departments.
Languages
Hindi
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Snr. H.S.E Engineer
Al Magwa Gen. Trad. & Cont. Co. (W.L.L), Kuwait
01.2021 - Current
H.S.E Engineer
Wood Group (Former Amec Foster Wheeler), Kuwait
01.2018 - 01.2021
H.S.E Engineer
Tariq Al-Ghanim Gen Trdg. & Cont. Co. W.L.L (Almen), Kuwait
01.2006 - 01.2018
Assistant Safety Engineer
Orient Flights Pvt, Ltd, India
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
University of Madras