A.

Raqeeb Thabit
Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF OVER 20
YEARS

Mobile +967- 774871000

Email: starsafety-yemen@outlook.com

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

 17 years of work experience in the field of HSE as HSE manager/ HSE Trainer
/Engineer/Supervisor/ Advisor in oil and gas company
 7 years fire & safety Trainer in Star Safety & Security Consultancy
 HSE project field experience which include upstream LNG project, construction, civil construction and
combines cycle power plant in oil and gas company in oil & gas
 ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Coordinator & Trainer

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor degree in Environment Science from University of Al-Gazera in 1998.

 Diploma in firefighting from fire & safety college , Oman 2006
 NEOSH diploma in health and safety , UK 2008
 ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 certified

WORKING EXPERIENCE

ORGANIZATION Safer Exploration and Production Operation Company ( SEPOC )

Organization type : Oil & Gas

Designation : QHSE Manager

Tenure : March 2012 to date

Reporting to : Executive General Manager

Brief Job Description

 Head of HSE department & member of senior management team
 Fully responsible for developing & implementing HSE policies & procedures
 Conducting meetings on regular basis with senior
management, staff & workers to clearly convey all HSE
related matters.
 Responsible for maintaining & updating all HSE records such
as: Safety management plan, plant inspections, fire
extinguisher checklists, training, inductions, toolbox talks,
certifications, meeting records, Hazard identification & risk
assessments, PTW’s, HSE statistics, accident reports and
many more, including an up-to-date law reference library

 Managing & implementing ISO 9001-2008, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001
standards in the company
 Implementation of HSE management systems of oil and gas field
projects since design stages to operations.
 Develops HSE procedures for our company ( SEPOC ).
 Efficient in Legislative and regulatory compliances in all aspects
of HSE
 Develop and review HSE policies .
 Competency in implementation of corporate HSE requirements to
Vendors, Processors, Suppliers, Transporters and other
contractors down the level.
 Provide the leadership necessary to contribute towards an effective HSE
organization.
 Advise and Assist management for fulfilling of safety obligations & setting
goals for safety to improve health & safety management system
 Conduct various training programs related to health, safety & Environment.
 Conduct evacuation drill on periodic basis for the employees to be trained for
contingency cases.
 Train company employees as well as hired work force along with site
management in Health and Safety control techniques.
 Adept in identifying training needs, designing training modules /
workshops and establishing focus on enhancing HSE standards
through training & development.
 Organize safety campaigns, competitions & other special emphasis programs to
promote the awareness & importance of maintaining high standards of health
safety & environment at workplace.
 Promote the company health safety and environment management system
within the organization to continually improve performance & achieve
company objective
 Risk Assessment preparation & implementation for all working operations &
practices.
 Investigate / Analyzed Incident & Accident and suggest recommended controls
to avoid reoccurrence of the same.
 Review the monthly safety statistics reports / Inspection Reports. In addition
preparation of Waste Management Plan.
 Review and help the HSE advisor / supervisors in the report of inspection of
machinery and equipments like Mobile Crane, lifting tools & tackles.
 Review and advise in the report of inspection of Safety equipments and Fire
Fighting equipment.
 Initiate immediate stoppage of any operation that in my judgment could cause
death, injury or extensive damage to property and Notify all concerned for
immediate corrective measures to eliminate the Hazard.
 Ensured that the electrical lock out and tag out procedure must be followed.
 Closely monitor scaffold Erection / Dismantling work, Confined Space
Requirements, Crane work, Lifting operation, hot works and Equipment
Energization.
 Conduct frequent site HSE audits at different site locations.
 Communicate & interpersonal skills with strong analytical, team
building, problem solving and organizational abilities
 Attend weekly / monthly safety meetings top management.
 Conduct monthly safety committee meeting with site management.
 Promote safe working system & procedure. Formulating safety incentive
/awards program and safety promotional programs, campaigns to
motivate personnel for total employee involvement
 Ensuring availability, Quality & use of PPE.
 Leading in-house training with managers and employees
about health and safety issues. Implement internal & external
 training plans.
 Liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with
mandatory regulations.

 Prepared EHS performance reports and technical summaries for executive

management.
 Developed and implemented strategic waste management, source
reduction/waste minimization and recycling programs.
 Responsible for providing advice on recycling, waste disposal, industrial
hygiene and pollution prevention practices
 Managing overall waste management plan: Waste Characterization, Pollution
Prevention/Waste Minimization planning, Waste Management inspections
(internal & external).
 Investigating accidents & incidents, complete or verify accident reports, and
liaise with technical specialists to identify the causes of accidents and prevent
their recurrence
ORGANIZATION : Safer Exploration Production and Operation Company ( SEPOC )

Organization type : Oil & Gas

Designation : Environment Specialist

Tenure : March 2007 to March 2012

Reporting to : QHSE Manager

Brief Job Description 

:  To provide legal assistance to any industry, making reports on EIA (
Environmental Impact Assessment) Environmental Audit and Environmental
Management Plan
 Managing the project of Zero Gas Flaring
 Involvement in identifying sources of pollution, conducts environmental
monitoring studies.
 Performed audits on the industrial sites and ensured that all the environmental
guidelines were followed.
 Engaged in environmental monitoring & analysis (air, water & soil).
 Performed preparing projects based on Ambient & Stack emission, air quality
monitoring and analysis, routine monitoring of water quality and analysis.
 Conducted checks, tests, maintains and functional calibrations of various fixed
and portable environmental equipments.
 Implemented medical waste management programs and issues of the necessary
licenses.
 Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other
conditions which may affect employee health, comfort, and efficiency.
 Prepared reports including observations, analysis of contaminants and
recommendation for control and correction of hazards.
 Acquired knowledge in chemical and biological effects of pollutants according
to their toxicity and abundance.
 Advised about current pollution management, control, and remediation
techniques.
 Adapted recognized health, safety, and environmental standards to meet the
specific needs of remote international countries/locations, for land and offshore
projects.
 Assisted in program development for contractor management and monitoring.
  Analyzed environmental management issues and responded effectively to them.

ORGANIZATION Safer Exploration Production and Operation Company ( SEPOC )

:
Organization type : Oil & Gas

Designation : HSE Advisor and Supervisor

Tenure : March 1998 to March 2007.

Reporting to : QHSE Manager

Brief Job Description  Hazard identification

:
 Reviewing of Risk assessment.
 Safety training of new employees.
 Accident investigation and reporting.
 Causes/ preventive finding measures regarding accidents, injuries and
occupational diseases.
 Maintain and apply current, company HSE policies and regulations
 Compile, analyze & interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses
and accidents.
 Regular visits to process plant and loading areas to monitor the safety at work.
 The management of risk assessment at new activity at plant area.
 Safety clearance of areas for maintenance work, loading, unloading and
transportation.
 Assist the QHSE Manager for the preparation of new HSE plans for the
projects.
 Guiding site management in the effective implementation of the HSE plan.
 Conduct audit and inspection as per the monitoring plan.
 Participating in the HSE Audit & Inspection.
 Maintaining safety statistics.
 Fulfilling the requirements of the HSE policy and contract HSE plan in the
advisory capacity.
 Ensure all the safety precautions are taken in the workshop and sites.
 Conduct safety inductions for each new recruit and visitors.
 Conduct Safety Meeting / Tool Box Talk on a regular basis for the workers.
 Coordinate with administration whenever government authorities from labour
or environment are visiting the workplaces.
 Preparing weekly & monthly activity report and submitting to the QHSE
Manager.
 Conducting daily site inspection and taking corrective action.
 Conducting inspection for electrical equipment, lifting equipment & fire
extinguishers and maintaining the records.
  Conducting heavy equipment inspection and updating daily check list.
Updating the scaffold register and checklists.
 Preparing Work Permits for Radiography, Confined Space, Working at height,
Excavation etc.
 Monitoring site work activities. Issuing warning letter to the person who has
violating safety instructions.
 Arrange for first aid medicines for the work places.
 Arrange for calibrated Fire extinguishers to the available in their designated
places.
 Supervise the fire fighting team and develop the work plan for them ( daily,
weekly , monthly and yearly activity plan )
 Preparing & implementing schedules for HSE Inspections &
Toolbox talks.
 Carrying out risk assessments & considering how risks could
be reduced.
 Planning practical and effective methods, both preventative
and remedial, of promoting health & safety & safe working
practices.
 Carrying out accident investigations and producing
subsequent reports and recommendations.
 Carrying out fire drills & overseeing fire maintenance at all
company locations.
 Responsible for waste management & storage, including safe
disposal of hazardous substances.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

 H2S / BA Training SEPOC

 First Aid Trainer SEPOC.
 PTW Awareness SEPOC
 Certified First Aider SEPOC

 Environmental polution course in Egypt using computer software

1998.
 Safety management course in Syria , 1998
 Defensive driving course in Marrib , Hunt Oil Company
 First Aid Course in Marrib , Hunt Oil Company
 Rigging and Slinging course in Oman , safety techical services 2005
 Diploma in Fire fighting in Oman , Engineering Safety College 2006
 Hazard Materials (awareness & operation ) , Engireering Safety
College In Oman , 2006.
 Professional Supervisory Skills , in Dubei , 2006
 Train the trainer ( TTT ) ( Basic , Advane & Advanced
 Training Analysis and Quality Training Managment , NIOSH in
Malaysia, 2007
 HAZOP Course in Sanaa, 2007
  NEBOSH International General Cetificate with Distinction , UK,
2008
 NEBOSH for Environmental Management , Dubai 2013
 Accident Invistegatin and reporting , Malaysia 2007
 Environmental Monitoring , Dubai 2014
 ISO 9001- 2015 , Dubai 2016
 ISO 14001- 2015 , Dubai 2016
 ISO 45001 – 2018 , Malaysia 2019

TRAININGS & SHORT COURSES

 Confined Space Entry

 Work at Height
 Lifting & Rigging Safety
 Hand Injury & Pinch Points
 Hand Grinder Safety Hunt
 Crane Operation & Cargo Handling
 Manual Handling Safety
 Falls & Falling Objects
 Occupational Safety & Health
 Solid Waste Management
 Hazardous Waste and Management Strategies
 Introduction to EMS ISO 14001
 Introduction to EMS for Environmental Audit
 Hazardous Material Recognition &
Communication

PROJECT DONE

 ESIA ( Environment and Social Impact Assessment ) for block 18 Marib Al-
Juf – Swiss 2010
 EMS ( Environment Management System ) for SEPOC – Canada 2012
 Zero Gas Flaring Study for SEPOC facilities – Canada 2013
 Environmental Monitoring for YLNG upsteam project – Dubai 2014
Skills Base:

 Familiarity with international HSE standards, rules & regulations

 Strong leadership, good human management & motivational skills.
 HSE Budget design and monitoring
 Time-efficient, systematic working methodology
 Good decision maker & target setting.
 Keen insights and ability to identify key problems and generate creative
solutions with effective interpersonal skills.
 Excellent client, consultant and sub contractor handling capabilities and an
enthusiastic team-builder with excellent communications skills.

Awards & Appreciations

 Many Application certificates & letters from my company ( SEPOC) for

safe manhours achievement & HSE management, environment
management, campaign at project site, organizing beach cleaning
campaigns, HSE month celebrations, environment day celebrations)
 Winner of annual performance and achievement award for 2005 , 2007,
20010 and 2012