Karim Osman

Accomplished HSE professional with over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, supporting drilling operations across the MENA region, including Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, onshore & offshore rigs. Specialized in accident investigations, hazard hunting, audits, and safety training, with a strong record of improving safety culture on onshore and offshore rigs. Experienced in applying bridging documents, implementing HSE management systems, and ensuring compliance to reduce operational risks.

Skilled applying all HSE duties, monitoring Haz identification, and mentoring teams to achieve zero-incident & save assets.

HSE Coach at Neptune Energy (2022-10 – Present)

HSE Coach supporting offshore drilling operations

• Communicate via coaching methods individually and in groups to enhance personnel self solving continuously.
• Conduct hazard hunting to identify hazards across rig daily.
• Apply bridging documents ensuring alignment between client and contractor HSE requirements effectively.
• Audit working-at-height equipment and other critical safety devices on rigs consistently.
• Implement and monitor Permit to Work and other essential HSE management systems reliably.

HSE Consultant at Agiba Petroleum (2018-07 – 2022-09)

HSE Consultant ensuring safety compliance and bridging document implementation

• Ensure applying bridging document across rig activities effectively.
• Participate in rig acceptance reviewing documents & assets.
• Assessed safety behavior of contractors and third-party personnel on-site regularly.
• Promoted safety culture and held TBT, following up training sessions on sites conducted.
• Executed emergency scenarios, drills, and preparedness exercises as required.

HSE Officer at Burgan Well Drilling (BWD) (2015-01 – 2017-12)

HSE Officer managing safety operations and compliance

• Following up rig operations and reviewed daily safety reports for all personnel effectively.
• Conducted internal audits and orientation sessions for newly hired personnel efficiently.
• Ensure validity of certifications and monitored H2S safety systems according to regulations.
• Applying comprehensive safety programs across sites.
• Ensured workforce well-being and strict compliance with HSE standards and procedures continuously.

HSE Officer at Sakson Drilling (2009-10 – 2014-09)

HSE Officer overseeing daily operations and safety compliance

• Co-operate with client representative to monitor daily operations and ensure overall safety.
• Identify hazards & work on STOP cards to close issues mentioned.
• Conducted Time-Out Safety Meetings (TOFS) for unsafe activities to prevent incidents effectively.
• Organized fire, H2S, and emergency drills periodically.
• Supervised work-at-height, lifting operations, and logistics ensuring safety compliance continuously.

Safety Training Coordinator (STC) at Weatherford Drilling International (2007-03 – 2009-06)

Safety Training Coordinator promoting safety culture and conducting training programs

• Enhanced hazard recognition skills and promoted strong safety culture among employees effectively.
• Guided risk assessment processes and job hazard evaluations across all operational activities.
• Led fire, evacuation and rescue drills personnel to respond effectively during emergencies.
• Performed internal audits ensuring compliance with WDI policies, standards, and procedures.
• Trained workforce on Rig Pass courses and provided continuous on job training and monitoring support.

Bachelor in Mass Communication – Akhbar Elyoum Academy (2004)

Diploma in Information Technology – Information Technology Institute (2005)