فارس هيثم

Senior Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) leader with 11 years of experience supporting major international oil & gas JVs including Sonatrach, BP, ENI, and Equinor. Strong expertise in PTW systems, SIMOPS, risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency response, and HSE management systems. Solid working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and IOGP Life-Saving Rules.

Proven experience supporting shutdowns and turnarounds (TAR), EPC and contractor HSE management, training delivery, audits, and continuous safety culture improvement. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, develop high-performing safety teams, and embed a proactive safety culture that protects people, assets, and operational continuity in high-hazard environments.

HSE LEAD at Sonatrach – ENI – Equinor (In Amenas) (2024-03 – Present)

• Ensure alignment with national regulations and international standards (ISO 45001, ISO14001, IOGP, OSHA).
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and competency assessor for critical safety roles.
• Lead implementation of Human and Organizational Performance (HOPe) framework.
• Develop and manage HSE requirements for Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages.
• Maintain a comprehensive training matrix for JV staff and contractors.
• Conduct HSE audits, site inspections, behavioral observations, and awareness campaigns.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and ensure effective implementation of actions plan.
• Coordinate emergency drills and ensure readiness of systems and personnel.
• Ensure the systematic review, and archiving of risk assessments, training records, incident investigations, safety reports, and regulatory compliance documents
• Monitor HSE KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, project teams, and contractors to ensure safety is embedded in all activities.
• Provide coaching and leadership to HSE engineers and field safety personnel.
• Ensure consistent application of Life-Saving Rules (LSR) and critical controls across the site.

HSE LEAD at Sonatrach – ENI – Equinor (In Amenas) (2024-03 – Present)

Key Achievements

• Reduced hand injuries by 40% through targeted prevention campaigns.
• Achieved 100% Life-Saving Rules (LSR) training for the entire JV workforce.
• Shifted safety reporting from "quantity-based" to "quality-driven" observations.
• Implemented HOPe Models 1 & 2, improving human and organizational performance.
• Implemented IVMS for 100% of JV vehicles.

Safety Engineer/Supervisor at Sonatrach – BP – Equinor (In Amenas) (2019-01 – 2024-03)

• Provide professional HSE leadership in training, procedures, audits, risk assessments, IA HSEMS, and contractor HSE programs.
• Provided field HSE supervision during construction, operations, shutdowns, and TAR activities.
• Ensured strict implementation of PTW, SIMOPS, confined space, hot work, lifting operations, and working at height.
• Promote Incident-Free Culture across operations and project activities.
• Develop, review, and implement HSE policies and procedures.
• Deliver HSE training (LOTO, Working at Height, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance, Lifting Operations, PTW).
• Manage Synergi action tracking, trends analysis, and closure of corrective actions.
• Lead and support incident investigations, action tracking, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual HSE reports.
• Supervise and support shutdowns and Turnaround (TAR) activities.
• Support Incident Management Team (IMT) in emergency planning, drills, and major exercises.
• Facilitate Task, Operational, and Environmental Risk Assessments for operations and projects.
• Maintain HSE action-tracking registers and ensure closure of assigned actions.
• Perform gas testing and provide HSE support during CPF operations and TAR activities.

Safety Engineer/Supervisor at Sonatrach – BP – Equinor (In Amenas) (2019-01 – 2024-03)

Key Achievements

• Mentored two new engineers, strengthening HSE competencies.
• Increased near-miss reporting by ~20% annually, improving proactive hazard identification.

TAR HSE Coordinator at Sonatrach – BP – Equinor (In Amenas) (2018-01 – 2019-01)

• Develop and implement the Turnaround (TAR) HSE Plan in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead TAR HSE readiness reviews, SIMOPS coordination, and risk assessments during planning and execution phases.
• Ensure strict implementation and governance of the Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities.
• Conduct field HSE inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring throughout shutdown activities.
• Coordinate and oversee HSE requirements across multiple contractors.
• Lead and participate in emergency drills and verify emergency response readiness during TAR phases.
• Deliver daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and HSE communications.
• Monitor, analyse, and report TAR HSE KPIs including TRIR, First Aid Cases, Near Misses, and Man-Hours.
• Ensure availability, compliance, and correct use of PPE for all TAR personnel.
• Capture, document, and implement TAR lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

TAR HSE Coordinator at Sonatrach – BP – Equinor (In Amenas) (2018-01 – 2019-01)

Key Achievements

• Led TAR execution with zero recordable incidents.
• Achieved 100% close-out of TAR HSE action plan.

PTW Coordinator at Sonatrach – BP – Equinor (In Amenas) (2016-08 – 2018-01)

• Provide supervision, support, and direction for daily Permit to Work (PTW) operations.
• Track work permits through the full lifecycle from initiation, authorization, execution, to closeout.
• Ensure strict implementation of PTW rules and compliance at all work locations.
• Coordinate and participate in PTW coordination and planning meetings.
• Perform quality checks on permits, certificates, isolations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain PTW audit records and forward audit findings to field management for follow-up.
• Promote HSE culture through toolbox talks and safety stand-downs at site.
• Verify and ensure gas testing for confined spaces and classified areas prior to work commencement.
• Check and maintain multi-gas detectors as required.

PTW Coordinator at Sonatrach – BP – Equinor (In Amenas) (2016-08 – 2018-01)

Key Achievement

• Manage and control more than 50 permits per day across multiple work fronts and SIMOPS activities.

Authorized Gas Tester (Level 1) at Sonatrach – BP – Equinor (In Amenas) (2015-04 – 2016-08)

• Collaborate in the monitoring and verification of issued Permits to Work (PTW).
• Validate atmospheric testing sections of PTW and Confined Space Entry certificates prior to work commencement.
• Perform gas testing in confined spaces and classified areas in accordance with site procedures.
• Check, calibrate, and maintain multi-gas detectors to ensure accurate readings.
• Conduct daily site inspections and report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Participate in incident, accident, and near-miss investigations as required.
• Prepare HSE statistics and reports for management review.
• Liaise closely with operations and HSE teams to support continuous improvement.

Authorized Gas Tester (Level 1) at Sonatrach – BP – Equinor (In Amenas) (2015-04 – 2016-08)

Key Achievement

• Supervised HSE during commissioning of IGC inlet gas compression

Engineer Degree in Industrial Health & Safety – Occupational Health & Safety Institute, Batna, Algeria (2012)