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Uffa Hassan Ahmed

Uffa Hassan Ahmed

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Responsible Environment Health and Safety Engineer having experience in maintaining Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability. Expertise in identifying and correcting potential hazards through root cause analysis and HSE programs. Proficient in building good HSE Culture, performing Risk Assessments. Pragmatic and communicative professional committed to providing proactive advice on EHS and Sustainability matters.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager - Health, Safety and Environment

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Ensure implementation of Local HSE Laws and Sanofi Global requirements at all manufacturing sites including Solids, Sterile, Liquid, Haemaccel & Claforan plant.
  • Responsible to support and perform Risk Assessment including Workplace Risk Assessment, Project Risk Assessment and Construction Risk Assessment.
  • Support and Conduct investigation for unsafe act and investigate incidents at site in case of near miss, accident, or incident. Report incidents and accidents with management/ Safety committee immediately.
  • Ensure the implementation of all HSE programs i.e. Behavioural Observations, Managerial Safety Visits, etc. keep follow-ups of the progress of programs.
  • Ensure Corrective actions and preventive actions are completed timely and root causes are eliminated.
  • Support HSE manager to achieve zero incidents/ accidents at site through continuous monitoring of processes and site visits and risk assessments.
  • Manage Medical Centre activities including annual medical surveillance
  • Ensure Managerial Safety Visits as per target and closure of observations on given closure timeline.
  • Ensure that non-conformances are reported, and root cause analysis should be performed to resolve them on target date.
  • Conduct In-house Trainings and external training as per local and global requirements.
  • In support of HSE Manager, participate in all old and new projects with project team to provide guidance regarding Health and Safety during change management.
  • Develop & execute regular drills as per the Emergency Preparedness Calendar.
  • Lead and manage HSE Committee at site to ensure compliance at floor level.
  • Oversee the implementation of contractor safety by engineering department during contractor activities in existing facilities and new projects.
  • Support HSE team during ISO Audits (ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018), evaluate the non-conformances through root cause analysis and suggests CAPAs for closure of observations.
  • Organize & lead HSE committee meetings to review performance.
  • Develop and Implement HSE SOPs at Site.
  • Drive the positive change in HSE culture of the site through awareness programs and rewarding the safety champions in different departments.
  • Ensure compliance with Permit to Work, Lock Out/ Tag Out, Safe Work Practices and PPEs to drive health and safety program of the site.
  • Provide support in planning and execution of new initiatives at site.

Achievements:

  • Successfully concluded 2nd Surveillance Audit of ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 with zero Major NC.
  • Initiated Online Behavioural Observation Program to reduce the use of paper usage.
  • Initiated the globally derived program on site stated as “Stop, Think and Act”

Project Environment Health and Safety Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) CH (Pvt) Limited
06.2020 - 06.2022

Currently known as HALEON Pakistan (HRSPL (3rd Party) Payroll)

Core Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Risk assessment of ongoing and upcoming projects and multiple engineering jobs, defining risk regarding the activities, proposing and implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Prepare construction safety plan (CSP) for each project which includes the Scope of project, Pre-Start Health and Safety planning, Making Risk register to ensure sustainability during project execution, Safety Schedule, responsibilities of concern persons regarding implementation of Health and Safety
  • Implementation of Environment Health and Safety procedures in compliance GSK GES standards as well as local legal requirements
  • Preparation of Method Statements for the project activities and engineering jobs so the activities can be conducted in safe manner
  • Prepare, Ensure and adhere GSK Permit to Work (PTW) Procedure for all the project and engineering activities
  • Prepare and facilitate engineering and EHS department for L1, L2 and L3 Audits in accordance with GSK GES (Global Engineering Standards) and SG (Safety Guidelines)
  • Provide EHS induction trainings to Contractors and Visitors at Site
  • Conduct TBTs and ensure that the full compliance of EHS controls is in place before start of projects activities
  • Prepare and maintain Project EHS boards and Risk register of each project
  • Prepare safety schedule and tracking of its adherence
  • Maintain construction performance notice board (CPNB), record near miss and first aid

Engineering Compliance:

  • Propose corrective actions, preventive actions (CAPAs), assign responsibilities and follow-up for their completion and adherence
  • Address the EHS violations and mZAPs (Zero accident promotion) regarding project activities and take interim, preventive and corrective measures
  • Prepare and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) report for any incident occur at Site

Plan its recovery method and close CAPAs before defined deadlines

Other Responsibilities

  • Prepare User Requirement Briefs (URB) for upcoming projects
  • Inquiry and Procurement of required jobs, equipment and activities after selection of feasible contractors/ vendors

Achievements:

  • Recognition Awarded by Utilities and Projects Manager for successful completion of Electrical switchgear – Upgradation of SITE HV/LV electrical system project
  • Certificate Awarded by Site Director for successful installation of Panadol Syrup and Drops Manufacturing Suite and Packaging Line at Site
  • Recognized by Site Leadership Team for continuous efforts and enhancement of construction safety culture at Site.

Executive- EHS and Sustainability

Artistic Fabric and Garment Industries
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Conducted Audits on Health, Safety & Environment in different production areas as per schedule in accordance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
  • Participate and facilitate in 3P audits for Higg Index, ZDHC protocols, ISO and others as per clients requirements
  • Visit to the production floors to highlight day to day issues against the standards and customer's code of conduct and work on the solutions to fix the issues
  • To conduct regular Health & Safety Committee Meetings and ensure that every member attend these meetings
  • Preparation of all the records as per requirements including minutes of meetings, standard operating procedures, gate passes and other documentation where applicable
  • To conduct trainings on Chemicals, Solid Waste Management, Environment and other specific training as needed
  • To adopt work practices that is safe and environment friendly
  • To keep the records of all documents concern with work
  • To co-ordinate with relevant In-charges, Staff & Workers regarding implementation of EHS culture in production areas.

Officer, House Keeping

The Indus Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Ensured full compliance of Hospital Waste Management as per SEPA act 2014
  • Ensured full compliance of Environmental hygiene at the Hospital
  • Conducted trainings regarding hospital waste management and environmental hygiene
  • Assisted and advised on planning for the improvement of departmental services and SOPs
  • Investigating complaints, taking corrective actions and provide feedback to management
  • Facilitated auditors, consultants and visitors
  • Assisted in identifying most capable waste outsource contractor with the waste management team
  • Assisted the team, working on the Waste Management Plan for TIH new extension plan.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Energy & Environment Engineering

Dawood University Of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Pakistan
03.2018

Skills

  • Maintaining PPE
  • Risk Identification/ Assessments
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • MSDS Management
  • Incident Tracking
  • Environmental Policy
  • Prevention Planning
  • Compliance Issues
  • Hazardous Condition Monitoring
  • Industry Standards and Regulations
  • Driver Safety Programs
  • Emergency Protocol

Additional Information

  • Projects Electrical switchgear – Upgradation of SITE HV/LV Electrical System. Cost: PKR 140M Zero LTIs, No first aid case, 10000+ Safe man hours
  • Panadol Syrup and Drops Manufacturing Suite and Packaging Line. Cost: PKR 400M Managed approx. 10 contractors with Zero LTIs, No first aid, 19000+ safe man hours.
  • Installation of 127kW Solar System. 2500+ safe man hours, Zero LTIs, No first aid cases.
  • Installation of Automatic Fire Sprinkling System at SITE. 3500+ safe man hours, Zero LTIs, No first aid cases.
  • Replacement of Site External Drainage System including construction of three underground tanks. 23000+ safe man, Zero LTIs, Zero first aid cases.
  • Multiple other Projects including; Installation of Hot water system. Construction of Contractor’s room. False ceiling replacements. Rigging, loading/ offloading activities.

Certification

  • NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health and Safety
  • IOSH Managing Safely V. 5.0 - Institute of Occupational Safety & Health, UK

Languages

English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Health, Safety and Environment

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
06.2022 - 07.2023

Project Environment Health and Safety Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) CH (Pvt) Limited
06.2020 - 06.2022

Executive- EHS and Sustainability

Artistic Fabric and Garment Industries
05.2019 - 06.2020

Officer, House Keeping

The Indus Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Energy & Environment Engineering

Dawood University Of Engineering & Technology
Uffa Hassan Ahmed