Asad Abbas

HSE Specialist with 4+ years of progressive experience across cement, mining, and chemical manufacturing sectors, currently overseeing site-wide safety operations at a major cement plant (Bestway Cement / Pak Cem). NEBOSH IGC-qualified with a proven record of zero LTIs, successful regulatory audits (Directorate of Mining Punjab, EPA), and leading a team of HSE officers. Skilled in risk assessment, permit-to-work systems, incident investigation, and HSE training delivery.

Pivoted from a Master's in International Relations to a focused career in occupational health, safety, and environmental management.

HSE Specialist - Pir & Co. Transporter and Contractors — Bestway Cement Plant (Pak Cem) - Kallar Kahar

(2023-09)

• Lead a team of 4 junior HSE officers, coordinating and enforcing HSE policies across quarry, crusher, and workshop operations.
• Maintained a zero-incident, zero-LTI safety record over 2+ years while logging and resolving 30 near-miss reports.
• Advise senior management on HSE strategy, risk control, and workforce safety planning for a 200+ person operation.
• Designed and delivered HSE training programs to 240+ employees and contractors, covering PTW, HAZID/HAZOP, and emergency response.
• Prepared the site for and successfully passed audits by the Directorate of Mining Punjab, the Environment Protection Agency, and recurring client-led inspections.
• Led incident and near-miss investigations, developing corrective and preventive action plans that sustained the site's zero-LTI status.
• Ensured contractor compliance with permit-to-work systems, operational controls, and site-specific safety KPIs.
• Coordinated emergency response planning and fire safety drills across all operational areas.

HSE Intern - Olympia Chemical Factory - Warcha, Khushab

(2022-06 - 2023-08)

• Managed permit-to-work issuance and compliance monitoring across plant operations.
• Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments, working alongside HSE professionals to analyze safety performance data and trends.
• Maintained safety records, documentation, and digital databases supporting regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with supervisors and floor workers to streamline the permit-to-work process and reduce delays.

HSE Trainee - Flying Cement Company Limited - Mangwal, Khushab

(2021-11 - 2022-05)

• Conducted site inspections and audits to identify and document workplace hazards and risks.
• Investigated workplace incidents and near-misses, contributing to corrective action reporting.
• Delivered toolbox talks (TBTs) and safety induction sessions for new hires.
• Participated in Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments (HIRA) to evaluate hazards and propose controls.
• Assisted in planning and executing emergency response drills (ERP).

Master's Degree - International Relations - University of Sargodha (2018)

Bachelor of Science - General - University of Sargodha (2016)