Results-driven Chemical Engineer with a strong foundation in Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and Process Safety. Proven expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency response planning, process hazard analysis, machine safety and implementation of safety measures. Experienced in Fertilizer and FMCG (Food) sectors, adept at process monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting. Committed to creating safe and efficient operations through proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
§ Comprehensive Oversight: Managed HSE and firefighting operations across stitching, weaving, dyeing, finishing processing, and power plant units.
§ Team Development: Upgraded HSE team capabilities and prepared facilities for new and existing customers, ensuring strict adherence to HSE standards.
§ Safety Infrastructure: Installed firefighting and safety equipment in compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and BCP 2016 regulations.
§ Emergency Preparedness: Developed and implemented emergency response procedures, evacuation maps (ISO 23601:2009) and regular mock drills to enhance facility readiness.
§ Audit Management: Conducted internal audits, addressed non-conformities, and prepared comprehensive CAPs.
§ Risk Assessment: Conducted electrical and general risk assessments to maintain legal and fire safety compliance of Dry and Wet Processes.
§ Training and Development:
o Planned and executed various training programs, including Firefighting, First aid, LOTO, SCM, PTW, Food safety, Road safety, Ergonomics, Manual handling, Machine safety, Chemical safety, Electrical safety, Waste handling, and effective PPE usage.
o Training Management for Firefighting Team: Oversaw the Rescue 1122 training program focused on the Pakistan Life Saver Program (PLSP) for the firefighting team, ensuring comprehensive skill development and preparedness for emergency situations.
§ Certification and Standards: Successfully led the facility to achieve HSE compliance of followings customers; such as IKEA, LEVIS, TARGET, WSI, NEXT, KIABI, INDITEX, GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS, BSCI, STEP BY OEKOTEX, SLCP, FSLM, JCPenney, M&S.
§ NFPA/BCP Standards Proficiency: Maintained extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, focusing on fire hydrants, extinguishers, fire detection and suppression systems, and electrical safety.
§ Regular Inspections: Conducted routine inspections of fire cylinders, emergency lights, fire alarms, emergency exits, fire hydrants, first aid boxes, eye showers, PPEs, spill kits, aisle markings, Addressable and Conventional fire alarm system.
§ Development and Implementation of HSE Policies: Formulated and communicated comprehensive HSE policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance across all organizational levels.
§ Fire Safety Compliance and Gap Analysis: Conducted thorough gap analyses of firefighting facilities, ensuring adherence to national and international safety standards.
§ Vendor Coordination for Safety Improvements: Collaborated with vendors to drive continuous improvement in Plant HSE Policy, Rules and Procedures.
§ Permit to Work and Job Safety Analysis Initiatives: Initiated a comprehensive Permit to Work system and conducted Job Safety Analyses for high-risk activities.
§ HSE Dashboard Management: Managed HSE dashboards and maintained up-to-date Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for monthly review meetings.
§ Training Program Design and Delivery: Designed and delivered group-level HSE training programs covering Firefighting, First aid, Road safety, and Incident investigation.
§ Strategic Framework Development: Created a strategic framework for the CEO’s Challenges related to workplace health and safety (WH) and HSE, emphasizing business continuity and cost-effectiveness.
§ DuPont Cultural & Risk-Based Elements Project: Actively participated in the implementation of DuPont’s 22 Cultural & Risk-Based Elements, fostering a culture of safety and risk awareness.
§ Process Safety Management (PSM) Initiatives: Led PSM refresher drives at the plant site and conducted first-party audits to enhance process safety protocols.
§ Incident Investigation and Job Safety Analysis: Conducted thorough incident investigations and job safety analyses as part of various investigation teams, promoting a proactive safety culture.
§ PHA Methodology Application: Conducted Process Hazard Analyses of Urea and Ammonia facilities using "What If" and HAZOP methodologies, implementing recommendations to reduce risk factors.