Jerwin Francisco

Strategic QHSE Manager with over 20 years of international experience across the UAE, Singapore, Qatar, Oman and Saudi. I specialize in the end-to-end development, implementation, and certification of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, and API-Q1. Expert with ADOSH SF (Abu Dhabi), PDO (Oman), and Singapore Ministry of Manpower HSE frameworks.

Certified Lead

Auditor for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001, with extensive experience leading internal, client, and regulatory audits. Engineering background with a focus on Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, JIT and Six Sigma to integrate safety with high productivity. Expert in risk management methodologies, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness and response in high-risk sectors like oil & gas, marine shipbuilding, construction and manufacturing.

Adept at authoring comprehensive QHSE policies, work instructions, and safety plans that ensure 100% compliance with international and local laws.

Environment Health & Safety Consultant (Freelance) - CORPORATE OHS - Dubai United Arab Emirates

(2026-03)

OHS Consulting Company. Key Assigned Projects:

• PACE Interiors FZCO - Project Type: Hotel Villas Refurbishment, Role: Project HSE Manager (Consultant). Appointed to provide strategic health, safety, and environmental oversight for a high-end hospitality refurbishment project, conducting comprehensive site inspections and compliance audits three times per week. Established a robust corrective action tracking mechanism, ensuring immediate implementation of proposed safety measures and rigorous verification of previously highlighted hazards. Mon
• LODD Autonomous - Industry: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Manufacturing, Role: Health and Safety Advisor (Systems Specialist). Spearheaded the development, deployment, and continual improvement of the corporate Integrated Management System (IMS) encompassing ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety). Ensured strict alignment of the manufacturing facilities with the ADOSH SF. Formulated site-specific hazard identification and risk assessment pro
• Shuaa Energy (DEWA II) - Industry: Utility-Scale Solar Power Energy, Role: Lead External HSE & Sustainability Auditor. Engaged as an independent third-party auditor to evaluate and verify regulatory, environmental, and corporate compliance across a flagship solar energy infrastructure development. Appraised project performance against rigorous international benchmarks, local environmental regulations, and industry best practices in sustainability. Delivered comprehensive audit findings and actio
• JF Law & Associates - Industry: Legal Services / Corporate Law Firm, Role: Technical HSE Expert Witness & Investigator. Retained as a third-party technical expert to conduct a formal incident investigation regarding a guest liability claim at a luxury hotel property in Dubai. Analysed physical evidence, structural assets, and historical maintenance logs against the Dubai Building Code and relevant UAE federal safety legislations. Authored a definitive, legally defensible Expert Witness Report ou
• Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) - Sector: Higher Education Facility, Role: Lead Internal IMS Auditor. Conducted comprehensive internal compliance and system performance audits across campus facilities and laboratories. Evaluated institutional compliance against the strict regulatory mandates of the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework alongside ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. Identified systemic operational efficiencies, mentored campus safety representatives, and pro

QHSE MANAGER - SICHEM LLC - Sector M-16, Plot 87-92, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

(2012-06 - 2026-03)

Speciality chemical manufacturing (including drilling fluids additives)

• Development, improvement and maintenance of the company's integrated management systems in compliance to the requirements of ISO 9001:2004/15, ISO 1400:2004/15, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001, ISO 26000 including compliance to ADOSH SF and API Q1.
• Management, monitoring and recording of QHSE management throughout all daily operations including the implementation of HSE management system requirements using the ISO Tracker Document Control Database
• Lead and organize all types of audits such as internal company audits, client audits, supplier audits and audit conducted by other interested parties such as local regulatory authorities in compliance with their own established framework of legislations pertaining to QHSE.
• Ensures that safe operations are done for all activities and processes in order to meet clients demands
• Initiate improvement programs including proposing incentives and rewards to boost the company's QHSE culture towards meeting its desired goals and objectives

SAFETY ENGINEER - PPL SHIPYARD PTE LTD. - 21 Pandan Road Jurong East, Singapore

(2011-09 - 2012-05)

Marine Oil Rigs Shipbuilding Vessel Industry

• Establishment and maintenance of the documentation and implementation requirements in compliance to the standards of OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management System including all applicable Singapore laws, legislations, codes of practices and Singapore standards for health and safety management system.
• Monitoring, recording and implementation of HSE management throughout all daily operations for compliance to Singaporeans Ministry of Manpower HSE management system requirements which include rigorous audits, inspections in compliance with applicable requirements and all prevailing laws and legislations
• Coordination and scheduling of HSE progress review and activities
• Carryout investigations of incidents including near misses, first aid cases, medical treatment cases etc. and come up with an appropriate correction, corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure that site activities are in compliance by participating in audits, inspections, meetings and the like; directs, manages and train other field health and safety staff as necessary to attain HSE management standards set by the project; promotes "Incident and Injury Free" strategy and supports Site Manager, Construction Manager, and other team members in all communications and decisions concerning HSE

HSE ADVISOR - ATTILA DOGAN & SEEH AL SARYA LLC - Hatat Complex Building PO Box 689 Al Hamriya Sultanate of Oman

(2011-04 - 2011-09)

Oil and Gas Industry. Client: Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO). Project executed: Off-plot delivery project. Site: LEKHWAIR and YIBAL Site, Sultanate of Oman

• Establishment of the documentation and implementation requirements in compliance to the standards of Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO) HSE Management System receiving full HSE Certificate for the contract period of 7-10 years
• Monitoring and recording of HSE management throughout all daily operations including the implementation of HSE management system requirements.
• Fully applied, implemented and complied with the hazard identification in accordance with HEMP
• Coordination and scheduling of HSE review activities
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and near misses
• Ensure that site activities are in compliance by participating in audits, inspections, meetings and the like; directs, manages and train other field health and safety staff as necessary to attain HSE management standards set by the project; promotes "Incident and Injury Free" strategy and supports Site Manager, Construction Manager, and other team members in all communications and decisions concerning HSE

QHSE Manager - G4S Qatar W.L.L - P.O Box 18592 Abdullah Bin Rawaha St. C-Ring Road, Doha, Qatar

(2008-09 - 2011-03)

• Establishment of the documentation requirements in compliance to the standards ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Series.
• Conduct seminars and classroom training programs suitable for the training needs of an employee in regards to the Integrated Management Systems activities and certification.
• Authoring of procedures, work instructions, QHSE plans and other related QHSE system documents for every process that have been defined and needs a written documented procedure.
• Conducting process analysis including time and motion studies, process mapping and the like for implementation of changes to ensure continual improvements.
• Conducting hazard analysis, risk assessment and determining and implementing the necessary controls to mitigate its effect. This also includes environmental aspect identification and impact assessment pertaining to each process.
• Conducting QHSE Internal Audits and QHSE Inspections at planned interval to verify the conformance of the company's Integrated Management Systems and to the requirements of the standards.

QHSE OFFICER - SENDAN INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD. - PO Box 11049 – Tareeg 124, Jubail Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

(2006-09 - 2008-09)

• Established and implemented the documentation requirements of the company's Quality Management System for certification and compliance to ISO 9001:2000 acting as the deputy Management Representative.
• Initiated a system for the control and maintenance of all documents and records for convenient storage, protection, archiving, retrieval and retention.
• Authored procedures, work instructions, quality plans and other related quality system documents for every process that have been defined and needs a written documented procedure.
• Conducted process analysis including time and motion studies, process mapping and the like for implementation of changes to ensure continual improvements.
• Conducted hazard analysis, risk assessment and determining and implementing the necessary controls to mitigate its effect. This also includes environmental aspect identification and impact assessment pertaining to each process.
• Conducted seminar and classroom training programs suitable for the training needs of an employee.

Masters - Occupational Health, Safety and Environment - Atlantic International University

NEBOSH International Diploma - Health and Safety - Shields (2025-10)

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering - New Era University (1996 - 2001)

Graduate - Secondary Education - Tomas Claudio Memorial College (1992 - 1996)