HSE Lead at Sapura Fabrication S/B (2020-01 – Present)
- Lead a team of 7 HSE practitioner from 7 pillars (System & Compliance, Performance Monitoring & Reporting, Medic & Emergency Response, Environment, Project HSE Management, HSE training and bidding HSE technical support) in managing HSE Department day-to-day operation and supports Yard fabrication activities.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's HSE Management System in alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Drive a proactive safety culture by setting strategic HSE objectives, KPIs, and ensuring leadership accountability across all operational levels.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA requirements and environmental protection laws.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (JHA, HIRADC, EAIA) and implement effective hazard control measures to eliminate or reduce workplace risks.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence and strengthen organizational learning.
- Oversee environmental management programs including waste management, emissions control, spill prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
- Develop and deliver HSE training programs, emergency response planning, drills, and contractor safety management systems.
- Monitor performance through audits, inspections, data analysis, and executive reporting, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Appointed and functioned as Competent Person (CePSWaM), strengthening governance of waste manifest documentation (eSWIS), conducting internal audits, and improving waste segregation practices that reduced disposal costs and minimized environmental risk exposure.
- Provide expert advisory on environmental compliance in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, and project requirements.
- Monitor and report environmental performance including air emissions, wastewater discharge, noise, and waste management to ensure compliance with regulatory limits.
Project HSE Manager at Sapura Marine Sdn Bhd (2017-01 – 2019-12)
- Lead the development and execution of the Project HSE Management Plan in alignment with client specifications, corporate standards, and international frameworks such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Provide end-to-end HSE leadership throughout Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phases, ensuring risk mitigation is embedded from design (HAZID/HAZOP/SIL) through site execution and commissioning.
- Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance, acting as the project focal point for liaison with authorities such as Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Department of Environment (DOE), and Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia where applicable.
- Oversee implementation of high-risk activity controls including PTW system, SIMOPS coordination, lifting operations, confined space entry, hot work, working at height, heavy mechanical completion, and pre-commissioning activities.
- Lead incident management processes including reporting, investigation (5 WHYs/ Fishbones/ Kelvin Top-Set/RCFA), root cause analysis, and ensure timely close-out of corrective and preventive actions across contractors and vendors.
- Manage contractor HSE performance through prequalification audits, kick-off meetings, site inspections, behavioral safety programs, and KPI monitoring to ensure alignment with project zero LTI objectives.
- Direct emergency response planning and crisis management during construction and commissioning phases, including conducting drills, oil spill response coordination, and interface management with client and local authorities.
- Provide strategic HSE advisory to Project Director and Construction Manager, delivering monthly HSE reports, trend analysis, and proactive improvement initiatives to maintain safe, environmentally responsible, and legally compliant project delivery.
Senior HSE Engineer at Sapurakencana Marine Sdn Bhd (2014-01 – 2016-12)
- Coordinate and manage daily HSE operations on site, including routine site inspections, toolbox talks, PTW verification, and monitoring of high-risk activities to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and ISO 45001 standards.
- Administer and maintain HSE documentation and records such as HIRARC/JHA, method statements, incident logs, training matrices, and statutory registers to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Support incident, near-miss, and unsafe condition reporting; conduct preliminary investigations, assist in root cause analysis, and track corrective and preventive actions to closure.
- Liaise daily with construction, engineering, and contractor teams to provide HSE advice, resolve site safety issues, and ensure effective implementation of PTW, LOTO, and SIMOPS controls.
- Execute HSE training, safety briefings, and awareness programs while supporting emergency preparedness activities including muster drills, spill response readiness, and coordination with site emergency response teams.
HSE Executive at Kencana Marine Sdn Bhd (2011-01 – 2014-12)
- Lead and implement HSE Management Systems in line with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 requirements, ensuring continuous improvement, internal audits, and management review compliance.
- Oversee risk and hazard management processes, including HIRARC/JHA development, Permit to Work (PTW) control, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and liaison with authorities such as Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Department of Environment (DOE), and Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, including statutory reporting and site inspections.
- Drive HSE culture and operational support, including safety inductions, toolbox briefings, emergency response planning and drills, contractor HSE monitoring, and continuous site surveillance to maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
Project Engineer at Impsa Sdn Bhd (2009-09 – 2010-10)
Project M&E Engineer at Cobrain Holdings Sdn Bhd (2007-08 – 2009-07)
