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Nabil Karech
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Nabil Karech

Bouira,19

Summary

Dynamic Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) expert with a proven track record of developing and implementing compliant and safe working practices in the oil and gas industry. Extensive knowledge of HSE regulations and requirements fosters a safety-conscious culture across diverse teams, rigs, and organizations. Recognized as an inspiring leader committed to designing and delivering comprehensive training programs, policies, processes, and frameworks that enhance workplace safety. Eager to leverage significant HSE expertise in a challenging role prioritizing safety and compliance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drilling HSE Specialist

Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Limited
Kuwait City, Kuwait
11.2025 - Current

- Develop, implement, and monitor Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) ‎programs and procedures at workplace.‎
- Ensure a high level of workplace compliance with National ‎Occupational Safety and Health frameworks as well as applicable ‎international standards.‎
- Perform inspections, audits field compliance, and preparing for audit ‎workplaces report to ensure materials and equipment do not present ‎any potential of safety issues or health hazards to employees and ‎environment impact.‎
- Analyzing a safety observation by putting adequate proactive safety ‎measures before any incident happened or near miss.‎
- Conduct a safety training for rig employees and providing inductions ‎for new hired employees or new comers for third-party contractors.‎
- Run awareness programs launched by health, safety environment ‎management and track the health and safety key performance ‎indicators ‎
- Conduct a risk assessments, hazard identification, and job safety ‎analysis (JSA)‎
- Investigate all incidents, accidents, near-misses occurred, and prepare ‎detailed reports by using systematic method SCAT (*)‎
‎(*) Schlumberger Cognitive Aptitude Test
- Prepare Occupational Health, Safety and environment monthly report ‎and discuss with client representatives and HSE Manager about ‎progress. ‎

HSE COORDINATOR

Arabian Drilling Company
01.2014 - 08.2025
  • Preparing new rigs for the commissioning phase according to Aramco requirements (SWIM, HSERM, GIs).
  • Ensuring rigs comply with ADC policies and HSE procedures specifications.
  • Communicating the HSE policy, plan, and procedures to all employees.
  • Coordinating weekly safety meetings and TOFS when necessary.
  • Providing information to management on accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.
  • Communicating HSE alerts and client letters to AD rigs.
  • Maintaining and updating rig evacuation plans, procedures, and measures.
  • Ensuring HSE inspections are carried out as per the site HSE schedule.
  • Attending HSE coordination meeting with the owner.
  • Ensuring an effective emergency response plan implementation.
  • Planning & conducting HSE trainings, safety campaigns, and safety inductions for all personnel & contractors.
  • Supervise all critical activities, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
  • Ensuring dropped object prevention plan is conducted as per schedule.
  • Reviewing all non-compliance reports.
  • Maintaining the Corrective Action Register for non-compliance items arising from meetings and inspections.
  • Maintaining the Lifting Gear Register and following up on the Inspection Program as per client requirements.
  • Planning, coordinating, issuing, and monitoring journey management plans.

HSE COORDINATOR

Japanese Gas Corporation Spa
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Ensured JGC projects comply with HSE regulations, procedures, and international Standards.
  • Carried out HSSE inspections in conjunction with appropriate levels of management.
  • Verified that codes of practice, company procedures, method statements, risk assessments, and arrangements are followed by contractors.
  • Assisted and reported to HSSE Manager on matters of operational safety, health and environmental impact.
  • Supported management in the development and execution of a performance-based safety program.
  • Supported the Crisis Management Team activities by providing subject matter expertise during events.
  • Investigated accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
  • Developed a suitable remedial action plan to prevent recurrence.
  • Implemented the commissioning PTW system during the construction and commissioning phase of the project.
  • Follow up on P& ID and prepare risk assessment and case study for troubleshooting.
  • Played a key role in ensuring the SIMOPs for the plant are not compromised by the issue of conflicting permits.
  • Performed audits to ensure compliance with the permit conditions and competence of the permit participants.

HSE Inspector

ENAC Spa
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Conducted routine inspections to identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety standards across operations.
  • Trained staff on HSE policies and procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness and compliance.
  • Collaborated with management to assess risk factors and recommend corrective measures for identified hazards.

QHSE Internal Auditor

CIMET Spa
01.2006 - 01.2009

Education

NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals - undefined

Astitus
UK

NEBOSH International General Certificate - undefined

RRC
Įondon, UK
01-2021

233 - Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional

OSHA Academy
USA
01-2019

132 - Occupational Safety and Health Professional

OSHA Academy
USA
01-2018

HEUT / EBA - undefined

SMTC Global center
Dammam, KSA
01-2015

IADC RIG Pass Certificate - undefined

International Association of Drilling Contractors
Algeria
01-2012

IOSH Working Safely Certificate - undefined

British Safety Council
Įondon, UK
01-2013

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate - undefined

British Safety Council
Įondon, UK
01-2012

National diploma - Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Manas International School
Algeria
01-2006

Postgraduate - law

Algiers University
Algeria
01-2006

Skills

  • HSE Management Systems
  • Incident analysis techniques
  • Motivational leadership
  • Strong communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Methodological thinking
  • Efficient organization
  • Prioritization
  • Multitasking
  • Team player
  • Dynamic
  • Strategic thinking
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Self motivation

Certification

  • Lead Auditor certificate.
  • HCCP certificate.
  • HUET Helicopter Underwater Escape Training.

Train the Trainers qualification level:

  • Entry Confined Space and Rescue
  • Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Working at Height and Rescue from height
  • Advanced Fire Fighting
  • H2S and Respiratory Protection
  • Safe Rigging and Lifting Operation
  • Dropped object
  • H2S & Respiratory protection
  • Taproot
  • Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
  • Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
  • Hazid
  • Hazwoper
  • HazCom
  • Inspection Confined Space
  • Basic Firefighting
  • Advanced Firefighting
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Job Safety Observation
  • Permit to Work
  • Manual Handling
  • Safe Lifting & Mechanical Handling
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Management of Change
  • Manual handing techniques
  • Defensive Driving Course
  • Leadership & Technique of Coaching

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent

Timeline

Drilling HSE Specialist

Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Limited
11.2025 - Current

HSE COORDINATOR

Arabian Drilling Company
01.2014 - 08.2025

HSE COORDINATOR

Japanese Gas Corporation Spa
01.2010 - 01.2014

HSE Inspector

ENAC Spa
01.2009 - 01.2010

QHSE Internal Auditor

CIMET Spa
01.2006 - 01.2009

NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals - undefined

Astitus

NEBOSH International General Certificate - undefined

RRC

233 - Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional

OSHA Academy

132 - Occupational Safety and Health Professional

OSHA Academy

HEUT / EBA - undefined

SMTC Global center

IADC RIG Pass Certificate - undefined

International Association of Drilling Contractors

IOSH Working Safely Certificate - undefined

British Safety Council

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate - undefined

British Safety Council

National diploma - Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Manas International School

Postgraduate - law

Algiers University

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 09/05/83
Nabil Karech