Summary
With more than 21 years of experience in the fire service and an additional 9 years within the field of HSE in the Oil and Gas Sector I have demonstrated an excellent understanding of firefighting principles and practices as well as an extensive understanding of the necessary components to build and maintain an effective safety culture. My certification and experience also incorporates hazardous materials handling and mitigation and emergency medical response. Having been employed in various countries throughout the Middle East I have demonstrated the ability to communicate orally with colleagues, customers, clients or the public in face-to-face, one-on-one settings which developed productive relationships within the workplace and outside resources.
Education
| B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health/Fire Science, Columbia Southern University
A.S. in Fire Science, Columbia Southern University
Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health, Columbia Southern University
O.S.H.A 30 General Industry, OSHA |
Experience
| April 2019-Present
FIREFIGHTER, KBR, CAMP TAJI IRAQ
- Conducts on-the-job training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, procedures, techniques and methods of firefighting.
- Conducts fire investigations, fire prevention inspections, pre-fire planning, fire company training, and routine operation of apparatus, equipment and facilities.
- Participates in fire and emergency services activities including fire suppression (Structural and ARFF), EMS, and rescue.
- Maintains a neat appearance, peak physical fitness, suitable grooming standards and maintains good conduct.
- Carries out the orders of supervisors, cooperates with fellow firefighters and adheres to the orders of medical direction.
December 2015 – March 2018
FIRE CHIEF, PetroChina LLZ-Amarah, Iraq
- Managed all fire safety protocols, fire prevention, mitigation and the development of 96 firefighters and HSE personnel
- Directed HSE inspections for multiple oil and gas processing facilities producing over 4 million barrels of oil daily
- Achieved compliance of safety standards and accomplished all procedural checks to include scaffolding, Permit to Work (PTW), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space and lifting and Rigging activities
- Developed safety training for company personnel in H2S safety and emergency response procedures
- Developed and executed Hazardous Materials Response training to include the use of Fully Encapsulated Level-A Chemical Protective suits
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| December 2009 – December 2015
HSE Emergency Response Manager – Oryx GTL, Doha Qatar
- Conducted location specific HSE and Emergency Response gap analysis as a consultant and subject matter expert to facilitate improvements in safety operations
- Managed and coordinated personnel, equipment and activities during oil and gas facility construction expansion/shutdowns/turnarounds
- Monitored compliance of quality/safety standards and procedures
- Processed audits and implemented follow up and upgrade safety training of all levels of HSE and emergency response, ensuring that industry and company standards were maintained
- Facilitated Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) and Hazard Operations/Hazard Identification (HAZOP/HAZID) studies to identify and mitigate potential risks to personnel and equipment during process operations
- Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify the base cause of incidents during operations and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) prior to commissioning of new or modified equipment and operational processes
- Managed safety training for over 1,000 employees and subcontractor employees during multiple construction expansion projects/shutdown/turnaround activities, to include H2S safety, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Scaffolding and Lifting and Rigging
- Designed process safety and emergency response programs to expand on the existing safety culture of company employees
March 2007 – December 2009
FIRE STATION CHIEF, ITT SYSTEMS, Doha Qatar
- Developed duty rosters, training and inspection schedules as the managing officer for the overall day to day mission of the fire department
- Responsible for the daily training operation for the shifts to ensure core firefighter competencies are maintained
- First line supervisor for one of two shifts within the fire department at Camp AsSayliyah consisting of 15 shift personnel directing emergency mitigation activities
- Served as the ARO (Alarm Room Operator) Manager developing new S.O.Ps (Standard Operating Procedures) and training criteria to facilitate a higher standard of performance during telecommunication activities to include emergency and non-emergency dispatch calls
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Skills
Specialties
Emergency Services Trainer, First Aid/CPR, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Hazardous Materials Technician, HSE TRAINER, Safety Specialist, Team Management
Groups & Associations
National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, The Order of the Sword and Shield
Spoken Languages
