Faezeh Sehati

Analytical Health and Safety professional with over 9 years of experience leading workplace safety in global manufacturing environments, including Jabil, Motorola Solutions, and Nestlé. ZERO reportable injuries during 4 years at Motorola Solutions/Jabil and 2 years at Nestlé. Improved mandatory EHS training completion from 34% to 100% by identifying audit findings, partnering with IT to establish an on-site EHS Training Kiosk, and ensuring full compliance before external audits.

Increased corrective action closure from approximately 20% to 100% by leading the assignment, follow-up, and closure of 16 internal audit findings, ensuring full audit readiness before external certification. Established a comprehensive waste management system that increased recycling to 94%, reduced landfill waste, and delivered USD 30,000 in annual savings, and scaled the initiative to a regional best-practice level presented to senior leadership. Established and led the site's annual Safety Month program, delivering weekly safety campaigns, emergency drills, employee engagement activities, recognition initiatives, safety giveaways, and a company-wide safety slogan competition that strengthened participation and reinforced a proactive safety culture across the site.

Senior OHS/EHS Specialist/Manager - Motorola Solutions, Inc. / Jabil

(2021-01 - 2025-01)

• Owned and maintained the site's ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems, implemented ISO 22301, supported ISO 9001 external certification audits, coordinated annual Management Reviews, monitored management system performance, and led continual improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, operational effectiveness, and audit readiness.
• Acted as the primary site contact for WorkSafeBC, coordinating incident reporting, regulatory communications, completion of required documentation, and ensuring alignment with occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.
• Interpreted and implemented applicable federal, provincial, and corporate EHS requirements, including applicable WorkSafeBC regulations and corporate OSHA requirements, through site procedures, training, and operational controls.
• Managed area-based risk assessments in the EHS portal, identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing control measures, and tracking mitigation actions for high-risk exposures.
• Investigated workplace incidents and near misses, logged findings in the EHS portal, and assigned and tracked corrective actions through to closure.
• Managed the site's Emergency Response Program by updating emergency response procedures, coordinating Fire Warden and First Aid teams, conducting emergency drills, and reviewing emergency equipment and escape routes to maintain regulatory compliance and site preparedness.
• Managed the Change Management system, identifying engineering and operational changes, coordinating safety reviews and documentation, and approving changes following completion of required corrective actions.
• Maintained and monitored the LOTO program by managing system records, verifying employee training completion and competency assessments, and coordinating corrective actions with Engineering teams for machinery safety.
• Developed and maintained the site's risk-based EHS Training Matrix by aligning regulatory requirements, risk assessment findings, and job-specific competency requirements with training needs, while tracking training completion through the global learning management system to maintain workforce competency and regulatory compliance.
• Developed and delivered site-specific EHS training and awareness materials, including WHMIS, Spill Response, and other regulatory and operational safety topics, while coordinating deployment through the company's global learning management system.
• Led regular site inspections and safety walk-throughs with managers and team leads across production shifts to review facility conditions and strengthen shared safety awareness.
• Chaired EHS committee meetings, assigned corrective actions, and recorded all injuries, incidents, and safety action items in the EHS portal to track accountability and ensure timely closure.
• Initiated and led a site-wide Safety Kaizen program, increasing Safety Kaizen submissions from approximately 5–6 in the first month to 86 submissions within three months, strengthening employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Managed site-wide waste streams, increasing recycling to 94%, reducing landfill waste, and delivering approximately USD 30,000 in annual cost savings.
• Conducted ergonomic assessments using ART assessment tools, recommending engineering and administrative controls to reduce ergonomic risks across production and office environments.
• Established company-wide Sensitivity Training by partnering with third-party providers to improve communication and inclusion for employees with disabilities.

Health, Safety and Environment Executive - Nestlé

(2014-01 - 2016-01)

• Supported HSE implementation within Nestlé's ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) manufacturing system, integrating safety into high-risk manufacturing operations.
• Administered Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including Hot Work, Confined Space, and Work at Height permits, verifying risk assessments and required control measures prior to task execution.
• Conducted routine HSE meetings with production teams to review safety performance, operational risks, and corrective actions.
• Recorded and investigated workplace incidents and near misses, supporting root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Delivered HSE training programs, including new hire induction, LOTO, confined space, work at height, hot work, critical lifting, and demolition activities.
• Planned and coordinated emergency response drills, including fire, chemical spill, ammonia leak, and earthquake scenarios.
• Performed workplace inspections and compliance audits covering emergency equipment, PPE, forklifts, first aid facilities, and fire protection systems, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Conducted ergonomic assessments using ErgoPro and collaborated with Engineering teams to improve workstation design and reduce ergonomic risks.
• Managed the Change Management system, identifying engineering and operational changes, coordinating safety reviews and documentation, and approving changes following completion of required corrective actions.
• Maintained and monitored the LOTO program by managing system records, verifying employee training completion and competency assessments, and coordinating corrective actions with Engineering teams for machinery safety.
• Developed and maintained the site's risk-based EHS Training Matrix by aligning regulatory requirements, risk assessment findings, and job-specific competency requirements with training needs, while tracking training completion through the global learning management system to maintain workforce competency and regulatory compliance.
• Developed and delivered site-specific EHS training and awareness materials, including WHMIS, Spill Response, and other regulatory and operational safety topics, while coordinating deployment through the company's global learning management system.
• Led regular site inspections and safety walk-throughs with managers and team leads across production shifts to review facility conditions and strengthen shared safety awareness.
• Chaired EHS committee meetings, assigned corrective actions, and recorded all injuries, incidents, and safety action items in the EHS portal to track accountability and ensure timely closure.
• Initiated and led a site-wide Safety Kaizen program, increasing Safety Kaizen submissions from approximately 5–6 in the first month to 86 submissions within three months, strengthening employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Managed site-wide waste streams, increasing recycling to 94%, reducing landfill waste, and delivering approximately USD 30,000 in annual cost savings.
• Conducted ergonomic assessments using ART assessment tools, recommending engineering and administrative controls to reduce ergonomic risks across production and office environments.
• Established company-wide Sensitivity Training by partnering with third-party providers to improve communication and inclusion for employees with disabilities.

Health, Safety and Environment Officer - Nikan Khodro

(2008-01 - 2010-01)

• Planned and delivered HSE training programs covering risk assessment, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
• Partnered with project managers, supervisors, and frontline teams to implement HSE requirements and support site safety initiatives.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Performed routine workplace inspections to verify compliance with HSE procedures and applicable safety standards.

Health, Safety and Environment Officer - Butan Industrial Group

(2007-01 - 2008-01)

• Reviewed and updated HSE procedures and SOPs to ensure compliance with applicable legislative and safety requirements.
• Supported HSE activities in high-risk manufacturing and fabrication operations, including hot work, industrial furnaces, and heavy equipment.
• Coordinated monthly HSE committee meetings and presented safety performance updates to factory leadership.
• Conducted PPE assessments and routine workplace inspections, identifying hazards and supporting corrective actions.
• Investigated workplace incidents and near misses, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Master - Automated Production Engineering (Specialized in Health and Safety) - University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada

Master - Safety, Health and Environment Management

Bachelor - Occupational Health and Safety Engineering