George Wangari

Results-driven and highly qualified HSE Professional with over 8 years of specialized experience spanning large-scale civil construction, infrastructure projects, EPC pipelines, and oil & gas operations within the GCC and East Africa. Demonstrates a proven track record of managing and executing complex health, safety, and environmental mitigation systems tailored for high-risk projects. Exceptionally well-aligned with NMDC Infra standards, possessing rigorous experience in overseeing multi-disciplinary works including major civil frameworks, heavy structural steel erection, large-volume concrete pours, complex MEP installations, and temporary/permanent workforce camp installations.

Adept at coordinating with cross-functional project management teams, managing Permit to Work (PTW/ePTW) frameworks, executing robust hazard identifications (JSA/HIRA), and enforcing alignment with UAE OSHAD, ADNOC Codes of Practice, NFPA codes, and ISO 45001/14001 international management standards.

PROJECT HSE OFFICER - Target Engineering and Construction Company LLC - Abu Dhabi, UAE (Offshore Algallan Island)

(2025)

• Enforce comprehensive ADNOC HSE Codes of Practice, UAE OSHAD frameworks, and project-specific HSE plans across multi-million dollar offshore infrastructure and civil construction works.
• Monitor complex civil engineering operations, including high-volume concrete pours, deep foundation excavations, heavy structural steel installations, and extensive infrastructure development.
• Supervise and inspect safety compliance for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations, ensuring safe working conditions during HVAC, piping, and electrical integration.
• Oversee the design, setup, and structural safety parameters of temporary and permanent worker housing facilities, labor camps, and critical site welfare layouts.
• Verify complete compliance with the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code and NFPA standards during the installation and testing of safety critical systems, including industrial fire alarms, main water sprinklers, fire pumps, and operational hose reels.
• Administer day-to-day Permit to Work (PTW/ePTW) systems, run daily targeted toolbox talks, review contractor Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and carry out rigorous daily site safety inspections.
• Lead incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques, mapping out formal corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) while coordinating specialized site-wide emergency response drills.

HSE OFFICER – OIL & GAS OPERATIONS - Major Gas Processing Facilities, Tank Farms & Refinery Projects - Qatar / Gulf Region

(2021 - 2024)

• Successfully supported ongoing live operations across major gas processing plants, extensive tank storage farms, maritime terminals, and heavy electrical substations.
• Involved directly in managing multi-disciplinary teams during high-risk brownfield shutdowns, simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), and asset isolation procedures using standard Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) configurations.
• Monitored contractor work compliance across diverse work fronts including complex industrial scaffolding configurations, abrasive grit blasting, chemical painting, piping insulation, and heavy civil works.
• Executed formal routine safety audits, regular facility inspections, and pioneered a site-wide near-miss proactive identification and reporting culture to mitigate systemic field risks.

QUALITY & SAFETY ASSURANCE OFFICER - Astral Flow Industries - Kenya

(2017 - 2020)

• Initiated and designed localized workplace health and safety programs, carrying out comprehensive safety inductions and hazard identification modules for operational factory personnel.
• Conducted rigorous weekly inspections on industrial machinery setups, standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) utilization, fire protection arrays, and facility emergency exit paths.
• Authored structured incident evaluation logs and managed the execution of required corrective action schedules.

Bachelor - Environmental Science & Health Engineering - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya

Diploma - Analytical Chemistry - Kenya