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Dr Mohammad Aref
QHSE| HazMat |Radiation Protection| Environmental engineering| Business Management ***Director/ Snr. Consultant/ Trainer
Turkey
Summary
- Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.
- Professional QHSE &HazMat/Radiation Protection Snr. Consultant, lecturer, Keynote speaker, Certified Instructor for HSE & HazMat Subjects; Highly motivated, registered accredited Practitioner, as well as Radiation Protection Qualified Expert (QE).
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Professional in Oil & Gas industry, Upstream (Drilling, Production & Construction Projects), Constructions Projects. HazMat Waste Management Specialized on developing Policy, Program, Procedures, CoP’s & Local Regulations for (OSH & HazMat Subject ) @ Country/National Level & Enterprises, as per approved International standards.
- Familiar with Int. standards (i.e., ILO, IAEA, UN, ISO, DOT, IATA). with international accreditation.
- 34+ Years work experience in Government /Regulatory Authorities, Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing and Constructions Industries around the Globe.
- 24 years International Experience in various Senior Managerial & Key positions( Snr Consultant) in QHSE & HazMat Subject.
- Carried out international High Profile Environment Projects in ( ME, EH, EU, USA Regions)
- Well presenting with professional communication & Negotiation skills.
- UAE- FANR QE Approved. (FNR-QE-013).
- Registered OHS Practitioner since 2013.
- Utilizing quantitative analysis tools to investigate problems thoroughly before developing comprehensive solutions, tailored specifically to each individual business need. Excels at presenting complex information in easy-to-digest format, allowing clients to make informed decisions quickly.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Snr Consultant HazMat /QHSE
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
- HaMat & Radiation Protection Consultant
- Carried out HazMat Consultancy Project for Agility-UAE
- Conduct Radiation Protection Training for Health Ministry team- Malaysia
- Conduct Environmental & HazMat Impact Assessment for Iraq Project.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
NEOM
HSEC Services
Tabouk
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Consultant for NEOM Project -KSA, SMME for NEOM Energy Sector.
- Conduct research study for Renewable Energy sector best practice globally. develop Bench-Mark report for NEOM Snr Management with recommendations.
- Arranged demonstration areas to be appealing to attract attention of prospective customers.
- Developed strong, honest and open customer relationships by presenting informational sales presentations to potential customers.
- Recommended specific product options to meet customer needs.
Snr Consultant
TRA Dubai
Dubai
11.2021 - 04.2022
- To develop QHSE Technical Guidelines for regulatory Authority ( Dec.2021, 2022)
- Provide Consultancy service about Radioactive, & NORM to Italian Organization about GCC Market.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
HazMat Consultant
Ministry for Transportation, Riyadh KSA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
OSH Expert
Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation ( MOHRE-UAE)
Abu Dhabi
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) – UAE Gov
- OSH & HazMat Expert (Consultant)
- Develop UAE National OSH Policy
- Develop UAE OSH & HazMat CoP’s
- Carried out Research study for OSH & HazMat UAE National Practices
- Conduct OSH Training Program for Ministry Inspector Teams
- Follow-up Construction Market and develop HSE Guidelines for Constructions Mega Projects
- Proposed UAE National OSH & HazMat Program
- Support UAE Government with Best Int
- Standards & Practices., HSE Incidents Investigations
- Liaise with Client HSE
Operations Manager
Five M. for Environmental Consultancy & Waste Management.
Abu Dhabi
09.2016 - 05.2017
- For Environmental Consultancy & HazMat Waste Management
- Manage & Control Day to day Operations of Hazmat Waste Mngt
- (Collect, Transport & Disposal) as per UAE Regulations
- Conduct Assessment for HazMat Waste stream (Collect, Transport, Treatment & Disposal) for Abu Dhabi Operations
- Develop HazMat Safety Program for HazMat Waste Operations
- Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment for Constructions & Industry Sites
- Prepare Project Study & Tenders.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
QHSSE/ Hazmat Manager
Weatherford Int.
Abu Dhabi
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Manage all QHSE & HazMat Tasks for UAE Operations
- Developed UAE QHSE & HazMat Procedures & set annual Objectives & KPI’s
- Lead Incident Investigations.
- Advise Snr Ops Management with best QHSE/HazMat Practices and guide for legislations & Clients compliance, data analysis study.
- Reporting and coordinate all QHSE/HazMat aspects with Regional & Corporate Senior Management
- Communicate with regulatory Authority in High Profile Issues.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Global HSE /HazMat Special Project Manager
Weatherford Int
Houston
07.2006 - 07.2012
- Leading Organization Global HazMat Projects
- Manages & Lead the implementation of WFT IMS / HazMat Program
- Audits Regional & local procedures and work instructions and promotes practices that ensure the safe usage of HazMat
- Ensure of Best Practices of HSE& HazMat at Organizations
- Support Snr Management team with required HSE& HazMat Data/Analysis
- Responsible for Set-up & Design of all new Radiation and Explosive storage facility
- Dealing with Client High Profile issues
- Communicate with regulatory Authority in High Profile Issues
- Following the WFT Mining Project Contract at South Africa for Radiation & Explosives tech .
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Regional QHSE Manager
WFT – Precision Drilling Service / MENA
Abu Dhabi
09.2001 - 01.2006
- Responsible for MENA region QHSE Aspects, developed Regional & local HSEMS Procedures
- Reporting and coordinate all QHSE aspects with Regional & Corporate Senior Management
- Dealing with Client High Profile issues
- Communicate with regulatory Authority in High Profile Issues
- Conduct Internal & External QHSE Audits
- Team Leader for Incidents Investigations & Audits
- Developed Integrated Management System
- Lead & Achieved ISO certifications for ( QMS, EMS, & OHSAS) for MENA Region.
- Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums [Number]%.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
Safety Engineer At Drilling Rig Site
ADNOC, NDC National Drilling Company
Abu Dhabi
08.1998 - 09.2001
- Drilling Rigs
- Responsible for all HSE Tasks for Onshore Drilling Rigs
- Supervise the implementation of HSE MS & site procedures
- Develop Rig site HSE procedures & Emergency Response Plan
- Carried out Rig Inspections & HSE Audits.
- Designed engineering solutions when facilities or equipment failed safety inspection, verifying future compliance with appropriate guidelines.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Assisted in worksite incident investigations, helping to determine cause and fault to ascertain liability.
- Drafted guidelines for hazard control programs such as fall protection, electrical safety and air quality guidelines.
- Developed and enacted safety and quality control plans.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors.
Drilling Operations Supervisor
Schlumberger
DEZ
01.1996 - 05.1998
- Manage & follow-up day-to-day operations tasks with District office & client
- Provide all required operational support to the Rig staff
- Looking after Daily Rig Ops Program and coordinate with Client of Daily Rig Ops aspects
- Coordinate with Rig Superintendent & Ops Team.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
HSE Advisor
SHELL
DEZ
09.1994 - 01.1996
- On CPF Constructions Project
- Carry out Field Site HSE Aspects for CPF Construction Project
- Coordinate with Client for HSE site requirements.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
- Anticipated responses and prepared clear and articulate answers.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
SDP. HSE Officer
Schlumberger - Syria
DEZ
08.1988 - 08.1992
- Rig site
- Coordinate with Client for HSE site requirements
- Carry out Rig Site HSE Aspects
- Follow-up SDP Program.
- Prepared and implemented health and safety plans to protect employees and materials for construction projects.
- create and submit reports of inspections, investigations and follow-up actions.
- Communicated safety and environmental training material to employees and coached individuals on safety regulations and compliance.
- Reviewed work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety.
Education
MSc - Safety Engineering – Risk Management
LA University
Ph.D - Environmental Engineering- Hazardous Waste Management
LA University
NVQ4 - OSH
City & Guild Institute
London 09.2004 - 11.2005
International Diploma - Environmental Management System
British Safety Council
London-UK 01.2006 - 07.2006
OSH NEBOSH Certificate -
British Safety Council
London-UK 09.2002 - 12.2002
Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) for Gauges, NORM & TE-NORM - Radiation Protection
Nuclear Research Institute
KL-Malaysia 01.2003 - 04.2006
Train The Trainer - Certified Instructor - QHSE/ HazMat
WFT
Houston-USA 09.2009 - 10.2009
Master Class - Risk Management
T.U.N Institute
Singapore 08.2013 - 09.2013
Skills
Skills
Accomplishments
- Deliver Training for Radiation Protection Officer Certification (RPO) globally
- Deliver HSE & HazMat Training with various levels to O&G, Construction and Manufacturing
- Chairman for DOIRC (ADNOC Incident Review Committee –UAE, Abu Dhabi) 2013–2014
- Submitted Tech Papers for Int. Radiation Protection Conferences for years (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) Malaysia
- Steering Committee member & Speaker for ME-ADNOC Process Safety Conference-May 2015
- Speaker for Asia Pac HSE Conference- KL. Malysisa.
- Submit Tech Paper ( NORM waste ) for NORM Conference-Singapore- June-2015
- Submitted Tech Presentation for Intl
- HSE Conferences in India year 2006 about Human Errors & safety Practices
- Submitted Tech HazMat Waste Management Presentation for Intl
- HSE Conferences in Qatar, year 2013,
- Submitted Tech Presentation for InterSec Conference about Human Factors in Dubai –Jan-2015
- Submitted Tech Presentation Handling Hazardous Waste (NORM) for SPE Workshop- 2013,
- SPE Chairman for HSE Technical Session in ADEPIC-2012, 2013, 2014 & 105
- SPE Chairman for QHSE / Risk Management Workshop-2013 & 2014
- Co-Chairman for SPE Risk Management Workshop- UAE-May-2015, Lithium Battery Safety –Lead
- UAS- Houston
- Explosives Instructor certification
- Houston-USA
- BOW-Tie Risk Management Practitioner
- TapRoot Team Leader Certified
- USA
- Registered Practitioner Tripod BETA Incident Investigator ( HSE ).UK
- Certified Professional HSE (NEBOSH & NVQ4,) UK
- Certified Instructor for NEBOSH training - UK
- Certified Instructor for IOSH Managing Safety training - UK
- Certified Instructor for Radiation & Explosives training – USA
- Competent for handling and dealing with all types of HazMat – USA
- Professional on develop & facilitate IMS/ QHSE & HazMat Management Systems
- UK
- Professional on leading Crisis team and developing ERP’s
- Professional on Risk Management & Incident Management
- UK.
Certification
Certified Instructor & Assessor for NEBOSH - UK.
Affiliations
Professional on handling HazMat Project (i.e., Transport, Storage, Treatment & Disposal). Publishing & Regular keynote Speaker/Lecturer about HSE subject @ International Summit /Workshops Published Tech HSE & HazMat Subjects through Presentations within major International Conferences, Summits, Forums & Workshops, with Subject of Process Safety, Human Factors & Mind Set, HazMat Waste Management, NORM Waste Management. In EU, A. Pac & MENA Regions for last 10 Years. (i.e. Int. HSE Forum, Int. Waste Mngt Conference, SPE, ADEPIC, IAEA, RPCA, FANR, MARPA, IOSH, CCPS). Grad-IOSH member since 2003. UK IRCA Registered ( Provision Auditor ) for: ISO 9001-2000 QMS.UK IRCA Registered (Provision Auditor) for: 18001 OHSAS. UK IRCA Registered (Provision Auditor) for: ISO 14001-2004 EMS. UK Associated Member with MARPA (Malaysian Radiation Protection Associated. 2007. Member with International Institute for Safety and Risk Management (MIIRSM). UK Member with Institute of Leader & Management (MILM). UK American Society for Safety Engineers- International member, since 2003. USA Member with WINS (International Nuclear Security Institute) Vienna. EU.
Additional Information
QHSE PROJECTS ACHIEVED IN MENA, NORTH AFRICA & EUROPE Regions: NEOM Project for Energy Consultancy. HazMat Study for Wireline project -China UBD project with PDO/Shell. – Oman. UBD project with Mohave- Portugal. UBD HAZOP, HAZID Study with PDO/Shell - Oman. Perth- Australia (Drilling Survives-LWD). Wireline Project in Thailand. Radiation & Explosives Auditing- Aberdeen-UK. Radiation & Explosives (Well Logging) Project-Germany. Supervise the WFT Mining Project at South Africa for Radiation & Explosives Tech. Develop National OSH Profile, Policy & Program for UAE in association with UN/ILO Environmental Impact Assessment with PDO/Shell. UBD HSE/ HazMat Case Study with Shell. Risk Registrar for Drilling Services with ADNOC- UAE. 2002. Saudi Arabia- Drilling Services & WL. Brunei – Wire-Line with SHELL. Supporting Regulatory authority in developing local regulations. Nigeria – Drilling Services with SHELL. AWARD & RECOGNETIONS RECIVIED From: (ADNOC Group, ADMA, ADCO, TOTAL, ADEPIC, SPE, WFT, MoHRE & ILO, RoSPA, IOSH. OSH Ambassador by (PSC) Pakistan Safety Council 2019. ) Note: all references are available upon request. Regards, Dr. Mohammad Aref April, 2023. Page 2 of 9
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Professional International Org Membership
· Grad-IOSH member since 2003. UK
· IRCA Registered ( Provision Auditor ) for: ISO 9001-2000 QMS.UK
· IRCA Registered (Provision Auditor) for: 18001 OHSAS. UK
· IRCA Registered (Provision Auditor) for: ISO 14001-2004 EMS. UK
· Associated Member with MARPA (Malaysian Radiation Protection Associated. 2007.
· Member with International Institute for Safety and Risk Management (MIIRSM). UK
· Member with Institute of Leader & Management (MILM). UK
· American Society for Safety Engineers- International member, since 2003. USA
· Member with WINS (International Nuclear Security Institute) Vienna. EU.
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Timeline
Snr Consultant HazMat /QHSE
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
NEOM
HSEC Services
10.2022 - 02.2023
Snr Consultant
TRA Dubai
11.2021 - 04.2022
HazMat Consultant
Ministry for Transportation, Riyadh KSA
09.2021 - 12.2021
OSH Expert
Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation ( MOHRE-UAE)
05.2017 - 01.2021
Operations Manager
Five M. for Environmental Consultancy & Waste Management.
09.2016 - 05.2017
Master Class - Risk Management
T.U.N Institute
08.2013 - 09.2013
QHSSE/ Hazmat Manager
Weatherford Int.
07.2012 - 09.2016
Train The Trainer - Certified Instructor - QHSE/ HazMat
WFT
09.2009 - 10.2009
Global HSE /HazMat Special Project Manager
Weatherford Int
07.2006 - 07.2012
International Diploma - Environmental Management System
British Safety Council
01.2006 - 07.2006
NVQ4 - OSH
City & Guild Institute
09.2004 - 11.2005
Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) for Gauges, NORM & TE-NORM - Radiation Protection
Nuclear Research Institute
01.2003 - 04.2006
OSH NEBOSH Certificate -
British Safety Council
09.2002 - 12.2002
Regional QHSE Manager
WFT – Precision Drilling Service / MENA
09.2001 - 01.2006
Safety Engineer At Drilling Rig Site
ADNOC, NDC National Drilling Company
08.1998 - 09.2001
Drilling Operations Supervisor
Schlumberger
01.1996 - 05.1998
HSE Advisor
SHELL
09.1994 - 01.1996
SDP. HSE Officer
Schlumberger - Syria
08.1988 - 08.1992
MSc - Safety Engineering – Risk Management
LA University
Ph.D - Environmental Engineering- Hazardous Waste Management
LA University