Owais Ahmed

Safety-focused HSE and Fire Safety professional with over five years of experience in HSE supervision and fire safety management. Committed to advancing workplace safety, environmental protection, and sustainable operational practices through effective risk assessment, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and safety management systems. Seeking to apply proven expertise to enhance organizational safety performance and support sustainable operations

HSE Supervisor - Utopia Industries Pvt. Ltd - Karachi

(2024-07)

• Supervise and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs covering all safety-related topics, including firefighting, first aid & CPR, workplace safety, PPE awareness, hazard identification, and emergency response procedures.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-miss events; perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to eliminate hazards and reduce risk.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly HSE performance reports, ensuring accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Conduct routine inspection, testing, and monitoring of fire protection systems, fire pumps, alarms, extinguishers, and emergency equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Implement, monitor, and control Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and supervise high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, working at height, and lifting operations.
• Conduct HSE audits, risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), toolbox talks, and workplace safety surveys to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company safety policies.
• Plan and lead emergency preparedness and response activities, including evacuation drills, mock exercises, safety inductions, and safety awareness programs.
• Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement, consultation, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Provide first aid and CPR support during medical emergencies and coordinate emergency response actions as required.

Fire & Safety Man - Soorti Enterprises Pvt. Ltd - Karachi

(2017-10 - 2024-07)

• Installed, serviced, and refilled DCP fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, and firefighting equipment.
• Conducted routine inspections and operational testing of fire pumps, alarms, and safety systems.
• Troubleshot and maintained fire alarm devices and control panel configurations.
• Supervised hot work and construction activities in compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.
• Carried out fire risk assessments, safety site surveys.
• Delivered fire safety training, Tool Box Talks (TBT), and HSE awareness sessions.
• Led Emergency Response Team (ERT) and evacuation drills to enhance emergency preparedness.
• Assisted in safety orientations for new employees.

Bachelor of Arts - Allama Iqbal open University

Intermediate - Pre-Engineering - Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Karachi