Waqquas Akhtar Trainer and Assessor / Public Speaker

E-Mail: qaziwaqquas@yahoo.co.in
Contact:00968-96055136

Pro fes s i o n al A br id ge ment

 A competent & result oriented professional with rich experience in HSE, Management Training and Recruitment
 Presently working with Occupational Training Institute Oman as Trainer and Assessor.
 A strategic planner with competency in devising significant solutions, implementing safety management systems for
maintaining sound Health & Safety conditions.
 Skilled in Facilitating Motivation Training Motivating Workforce, Soft Skills for Professionals, Stress Management,
Team Building - Developing High Performance Teams
 Possess in depth understanding of various Training methods & proven abilities in co-coordinating and leading variety of
people and projects with an ability to develop Competency Development Plan, strategic plans.
 Proficient in Conducting Site Inspection, Safety Audits & Risk Assessment to highlight the positive and improvement
points & implementing various HSE measures to achieve high safety standards in the organization.
 Designed, managed, and facilitated cultural-change initiatives ,Skilled in Conducting Training Need Analysis , Individual
Training Needs for the Organization and its staf
 High-energy trainer and creative facilitator, skilled in guiding learners through engaging, breakthrough learning
opportunities
 An approved Trainer and Assessor by Petroleum Development of Oman, Oman Gas Company, Occidental Oman
 An Approved Heartsaver First Aid Instructor by American Heart Association

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Professional Qualification : Master Degree in HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

: GRADUATE IN TOTAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT

: DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Certification Courses : National Education Board of Safety and Health (NEBOSH) level 3 UK
: Train the Trainer and Assessor- Level IV (EAL-EMTA Awards ltd Engineering
And Marine Training Authority UK)
: Heart Saver Instructor from American Heart Association

Since January 2012 with Occupational Training Institute, Oman as Executive Trainer and Assessor
Approved Level II Instructor and Assessor for Petroleum Development of Oman
Approved Heart saver Instructor by American Heart Association

Roles and Responsibility

 Design and Conduct PDO Approved trainings for PDO Sub Contractor Community.
 Implement PDO specifications for Trainings within the sub contractor community
 Design and Conduct various Business leadership training programs for the local Business community
 Advise sub contractor community of PDO on developing HSE Systems and Procedures.
 Work with Business Development team to generate proposals and program suiting the client’s
requirements.
 Generate Documentation/ Evidence for each candidates being trained
 Liaison with external verifier and Assessor
 Conduct Internal Audit against PDO specification
 Attend CPD Programs with Local training service providers
 Conduct First AID Trainings according to American Heart Association specifications.
2) Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG (OMAN)
Corporate Training and Competence Advisor (HSE)

Roles and Responsibility

 Provide training services to support the elements of the Galfar HSE Management System.
 Conduct training related to Occupational Safety Behavioral safety, HSE Management, HSE Tools and Skills, Incident
Investigation and Reporting, Legal Requirements, Emergency Services, Health, Environment, and Risk.
 Support the development and implementation of integrated management systems. Ensure that Galfar HSE training
complies with ISO 9000, ISO 140001 and OHSAS 180001requirements.
 Regularly evaluate the efectiveness of HSE training and develop appropriate training solutions/changes to ensure a high
level of quality and competency.
 Assist in the development of appropriate mandatory HSE training matrixes for all employees
 Maintain a documented inventory of HSE training including specifications, requirements, curriculum, etc.
 Ensures that an accurate database of HSE training is maintained against all employees
 Identify, implement and maintain appropriate training facilities, materials, and resources to support HSE training needs.
 Analyze trends and make recommendations for improvement.
 Identify and implement appropriate strategies and training programs and Training Calendar related to HSE.

2) Qatar Engineering and Construction Company is ISO 9001 certified EPC Company in the field of
Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Project Management in the Oil, Gas, Refinery and Petrochemicals.
HSE Training Officer and Recruitment Officer (FEB. 2009– July 2010 )
Projects Handled
Project : DOLPHIN ENERGY ONSHORE FACILITY (CLSCSEF project)
Client : Dolphin Energy Limited
Duration : APR.2009 – JULY 2010
Role : EPC basis
Project cost : 700 billion QR
Peak Manpower: 1500

Qatar Fertilizers Company QAFCO (Feb .2009-Apr.2009)

Designation: Safety Officer.
Shutdown 2009, for Urea 3 and Ammonia 3,
Duration : 45 Days
Peak Manpower – 1800

Roles and Responsibilities:

Conducting training and safety awareness programs to develop safety awareness among the internal and external agencies
such as Client’s representatives, contractors, supervisors and engineers

Design and conduct HSE Management Training and Skill based Training for both Sr staf and workers.

Responsible for implementing safety standards and ensuring adherence to safety norms throughout the project lifecycle,
from construction to commissioning

Identifying risk factors and assessing environmental impact to facilitate development of an integrated Health Safety and
Environment management program to lower risk and improve safety standards, tailored to suit local conditions

Monitoring activities at Hazardous sites, and develop Method Statement to ensure safety.

Undertaking periodic Safety Audits and Site Safety Inspections of infrastructure, Mobile Construction Equipments, and
vehicles to ensure total safety

Generating Accident/ Incident Report, Tool Box Talk Report and Safety Performance Reports, and analyzing them for efective
planning to achieve better safety standards
Monitoring adherence to safety norms through steering Committee/Safety Review Meeting

To device systems to prevent the recurrence of accidents by Investigation

Developing SWMS /JSA for critical activities

Maintain Road Safety and to conduct Drivers Forums.

Assuring that lessons learned are shared and preventative actions are closed-out and documented.

Safety Auditing, Hazards Assessments and Implementation

Conducting HSE Inspections (HSE Inspections: - Work Environment, Vehicle inspections, Occupational Health, Personal
protective equipment, Equipments inspection, Power tools & Hand tools, Toolbox Talks, Work site, Lifting equipments &
Tackles, Housekeeping Inspection, Scafolding, First aid Inspection, Excavation, Camp & Catering and Permit to work
inspections).
Significant Contributions:
Traveled to India for recruitment of HSE Staffs for various shutdowns of the company
Developed training specifications for the company
Handled the commissioning phase as a Site HSE In charge during commissioning of Dolphin Energy (CLSCSEF
project)
Involved in various shutdowns awarded to the company, RAS GAS Train 1,2,4,5 & 6, Qatar Gas, Dolphin EPC- 1,
and Qchem
Achievements
Awarded as Best HSE Officer by Dolphin Energy ltd
Awarded as the Most Valuable Person in HSE for the year 2009
Approved HSES Trainer by Dolphin Energy

3) Nova lubricants and chemical, Pvt Ltd, Thane Belapur Road, Mumbai-India (May 2007-Jan 2009).

Designation: Safety Officer and Instructor

About Company: a chemical processing plant used to produce Epoxy resins, Adhesives, gums and
lubricant of type 4T.
Job Profile:
Ensure that Safety Procedures and Instructions are complied with company system procedures and standards.

Maintain fire-fighting appliances Spill control appliances and life-saving equipment in accordance with the Planned
Maintenance System and related certification in date.

Conduct safety exercises, musters and drills

Organize, undertake and participate in safety meetings and safety lectures in accordance with the fixed program approved by
the Superintendent.

Monitor compliance with the system procedure and report written non-conformances to the HSE Manager and Plant
Manager for corrective action to be taken.

Maintain accurate and organized records of all safety related equipment certification and ensure, that items are inspected;
surveyed, calibrated, tested etc. in good time ensuring that certification is maintained

Investigate all incidents and accidents to initially make the area safe and then to determine cause.
Maintain orderly files of safety reports, correspondence and documents in accordance with the system procedure.

Administer and monitor a Code of Safe Handling of Hazardous substance

Encourage employees on Spill prevention and control.

Undertake statutory area safety inspections in accordance with environmental protection law.
4) Vangaurd Industrial Hygiene Laboratory .Andheri Mumbai .India (September 2005-Apr 2007)

About Company: Vanguard Industrial Hygiene Laboratory is a type of third party investigation for industrial
hygiene testing, monitoring and producing results of lab report, i.e. Survey of solvent vapor concentration,
noise, illumination, ventilation, Heat stress and Ergonomics
Designation: Industrial Hygienist /safety Officer

Job Profile

Gathered and interpreted data from sampling chemical, physical and biological stresses.

Performed specialized surveys involving indoor air quality

Coordinated medical surveillance programs required to monitor the health status of employees.

Conducted briefings on a variety of industrial hygiene and environment health programs

Prepared written technical reports with recommendations

I.T SKILL

Diploma In Computer Application (DCA) From Global Computer Institute India (Asansol West Bengal)
Specialization in language BASE and MS OFFICE well versed with Microsoft Word, Power Point
Presentation and Designing, Proficient enough in Microsoft Excel application with Internet Applications.

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth : 18th August 1986

Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Urdu
Location Preference : (Any where)
Marital Status : Single
Passport Details : G5924894
Date of Issue ; 25/01/08
Date of Expiry : 24/01/18
Email Id : qaziwaqquas@yahoo.co.in
Ph no ; 0096896055136
India Phn # : 91 9333558421
Driving License : Oman’s Driving License

References:
Andy Small Page ( Training Manager at OTI) andy@otitraining.com
S.R.Kulkarni (HSE Manager at Galfar) kulkarni@galfar.com
Keith Lane (Sr Training Manager at Galfar Training Institute) keithlane@galfar.com
Sheikh Zulfikar (HSE OFFICER DOLPHIN ENERGY) sheikh.zulfikar@dolphinenergy.com
Liyazid Messaudi (HSE INCHARGE DOLPHIN ENERGY) liyazid.messaudi@dolphinenergy.com
Joseph R Tolentino (HSE MANAGER Q.con) joseph.tolentino@qcon.com.qa
Ziad Chehab (QHSE MANAGER Q.con) ziad.chehab@qcon.com.qa