ALI HEYDER SALIM ALATAS
Senior Leader In Crisis Management, Emergency Response & HSE
Summary
Experienced manager and analytical problem-solver with skills in team building, leadership, and motivation. Strong in customer relations and relationship-building, using independent decision-making and sound judgment to drive company success. Dedicated to enhancing employee engagement and performance through training, monitoring, and morale-building. Proficient in crisis response planning and execution with a strategic approach to risk mitigation and incident management. Collaborates effectively with diverse teams to ensure unified and efficient responses. Background in health, safety, and environment management including risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation. Emphasizes team collaboration, results-driven focus, reliability, adaptability, and commitment to creating a safe and efficient workplace.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Singapore Response Manager
Oil Spill Response Ltd
06.2021 - Current
- Management of the Response Team Leaders, Response Administrator, Training and Development Advisor, Subsea Response Supervisor
- Manage the setting of individual and team objectives in line with the annual Performance Management Reviews, ensuring the right competence and developmental benefit to individuals and the company
- Lead, develop and coach the Team Leaders to reach individual and business goals and by proactively raising the standards, behaviors and accountability.
- Ongoing assessment of individual and team competency gaps, and management of training and exercise Programme to close gaps and improve competence and performance
- Development and day-to-day management of the training, development, and exercise components of the Response budget
- Proactively analyze the balance of skills and experience within the response function and take action to pre-empt and address potential gaps
- Assist in driving the alignment of the global People and Recruitment strategies by working with the Response Team Leaders and Response Managers across all regions
- Take an active lead in external engagement, promoting OSRL's breadth of services to Members and stakeholders, ensuring the value we add is well understood.
- Part of OSRL Singapore Management Safety Team and experience navigating the company during COVID pandemic by making measures and ensure company business on going
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Fostered culture of safety, encouraging employees to report unsafe conditions without fear of retribution.
Team Leader/Duty Manager
Oil Spill Response Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for the team and management of individual staff performance.
- Shapes the technical and behavioral development of staff, building well-rounded individuals to ensure OSRL provides skilled and experienced Technical Advisors to its Members.
- Ensures the planning, delivery and assessing of exercises (practicing), training (learning) and drills (testing) in conjunction with the Regional Readiness and Global Process Leads.
- Exercises financial authority responsibly within the agreed limits including managing and planning the exercise and training budget for their team and department.
- Responsible for the career mapping and succession planning of their team members.
- Provides a positive culture by coaching, motivating and encouraging staff and providing feedback on performance.
- As Duty Manager takes the initial notification call and assumes all responsibility for the incident during the notification, response and mobilization phases
Senior Response Specialist/Consultant/Trainer
Oil Spill Response Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2018
- To provide safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects globally as required.
- Ensure that all activities are carried out with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and environmental considerations in line with company policies and procedures.
- Undertake the efficient maintenance and rehabilitation of operational and support equipment to the highest standards and in compliance with safety requirements.
- Proactively develop and maintain appropriate knowledge and skills to aid effective performance in the role.
- Develop Oil Spill Response Plan (OSRP) for different activities include drilling exploration, oil production activities, etc.
- Conduct and lead different type of tabletop exercise from one day basic exercise until three days Incident Management exercise.
- Deliver International Maritime Organization (IMO) trainings for spill responder and line management level.
- Conduct company annual internal audit for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
Oil Spill Response Advisor
Exxon Mobil PNG
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Seconded from OSRL
- Conduct review, revision, updating, and other activities related to the EMPNG Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP)
- Perform associated tasks necessary for development of oil spill Tactical Response Plan (TRPs) for sites, offshore areas, and onshore/pipeline locations
- Provide specialize training (IMO Level 1 and Level 2), on a requested basis, for a duration to be determined to provide hands on Oil Spill Response equipment training
- Commissioning and developing an inventory of newly purchased oil spill response equipment.
- Plan and conduct oil spill response exercises including table top exercises and practical exercises (offshore, nearshore and inland).
- Test TRPs by conducting exercises at key areas along the pipeline and evaluate the appropriateness of supporting data sheets and deployment plans.
- Seconded from OSRL
HSE Manager
PT Jaya Usaha Bhakti
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Establish HSE management system for head office and multiple project locations within Jakarta region.
- Liaise with every company subsidiary manager to ensure their HSE performance meets with HSE objectives.
- Prepare contractor safety management system (CSMS) and risk assessment for different projects and clients.
- Interface with clients for ensuring projects HSE performances are meeting their requirements and expectations.
- Ensure adequate staffing and training of HSE resources to support project and office needs.
HSE Engineer
Japan Gas Corporation - BP Tangguh LNG
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Carrying out regular site inspections to check HSE policies and procedures are being properly implemented at project site.
- Assigned to handle and implement Environmental Management System as per ISO 14001 at project site.
- Responsible for preparing monthly HSE reports, STOP card statistics reports and Environment Monthly Report.
- Conduct audit on permit to work system (Control of Work) based on BP LNG Tangguh ISSOW procedure.
- Authorize as AGT 1 (Authorize Gas Tester level 1) and responsible to conduct gas test in confine space activity, hot work activity and spark potential activity.
- Conduct additional training classes for subcontractor such as ISSOW awareness; Confine Space Entry, JGC internal training, etc.
- Responsible to conduct HSE management system audit for all subcontractors based on contractor safety management system.
HSE Engineer
PT Truba Jaya Engineering
08.2008 - 07.2009
- To ensure compliance with policies and standards at site project (HSE objectives, HSE plan, HSE procedure)
- To carry out HSE inspection and internal HSE procedural audits.
- To establish and implement environment quality monitoring (air, water, noise, vibration, etc) according to environmental impact assessment document (AMDAL).
- Coordinating and arranging meeting with all subcontractors to improve their HSE system compliance according to contract agreement, local regulation and OSHA/ISO standard.
- Deliver training class to give induction of site HSE regulation for new employee.
- Acted as site HSE chief department during HSE manager absentia.
QHSE Office
PT Kalbe Farma
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Establishing and implementing HSE management system according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
- To plan, direct and monitor health safety environment system, standard, process and procedure to enhance HSE awareness.
- To maintain wastewater quality discharge meets the threshold value from local regulation by monitoring WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant).
- To ensure compliance with HSE standard, conduct risk assessment/HAZOP of hazardous operation.
- To investigate accident including near miss and first aid cases to suggest management remedial measure.
Education
Bachelor of Environment Engineer -
University of Trisakti
Bachelor of Environment Technology - undefined
Saxion University of Applied Science
Skills
Collaborative team management
Operational efficiency management
Workforce performance optimization
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Interdepartmental collaboration
Staff training and development
Advanced problem-solving
Emergency response planning
Contingency planning
Incident command
Project management
Risk mitigation
Professional Achievements
OSRL INCIDENT LEAD, MARINE HONOUR SPILL, SINGAPORE 2024
Led the Singapore response base in a successful Tier 3 oil spill response during a complex maritime incident in Singapore waters. Coordinated with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, port authorities, and industry partners, to manage the response effort. Provided strategic direction, oversaw the deployment of personnel and resources, and ensured alignment with international spill response standards. Demonstrated strong leadership, operational coordination, and stakeholder management in a high-pressure, multi-agency environment.
OSRL INCIDENT LEAD, WEST JAVA WELL BLOW OUT, INDONESIA 2019
Led the deployment of OSRL equipment and technical personnel in support of offshore spill response operations following a major well blowout in Indonesia. Provided on-site leadership and technical guidance, supporting the client's Incident Management Team (IMT) in formulating strategic objectives and tactical response plans. Successfully managed cross-border logistics, resource mobilisation, and integration of OSRL assets into a complex, multi-agency response framework. Ensured alignment with international response standards and regulatory compliance under high-pressure conditions
SENIOR SPILL RESPONSE SPECIALIST
Successfully developed and modified Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) in the Singapore Response department.
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) SUBJECT MATTER OF EXPERT
- Developed Incident Command System training guide for advance technical staff.
- Presented conference paper, "ICS - An Essential Tool for Oil Spill Response" at 20th International Conference on Disaster and Emergency Management in Singapore 2018.
OIL SPILL RESPONSE ADVISOR FOR EXXON MOBIL LNG PNG
- Successfully created a robust Oil Spill Response (OSR) equipment management by developing manuals and maintenance program.
- Developed spill tactical response plan, For both LNG upstream and downstream.
- Effectively developed staff OSR competency program, By delivering tailored IMO level 1, 2 and 3 training courses and conducting variety exercises/drills.
Certification
IOSH Managing Safely
Timeline
Singapore Response Manager
Oil Spill Response Ltd
06.2021 - Current
Working at Height Manager
07-2019
Team Leader/Duty Manager
Oil Spill Response Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2021
Oil Spill Response Advisor
Exxon Mobil PNG
01.2015 - 07.2017
ILM Leadership and Management
01-2014
Incident Command System 300 and 400
05-2012
Incident Command System 100 and 200
02-2012
Senior Response Specialist/Consultant/Trainer
Oil Spill Response Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2018
HSE Manager
PT Jaya Usaha Bhakti
09.2011 - 01.2012
HSE Engineer
Japan Gas Corporation - BP Tangguh LNG
08.2010 - 08.2011
HSE Engineer
PT Truba Jaya Engineering
08.2008 - 07.2009
QHSE Office
PT Kalbe Farma
01.2008 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Environment Technology - undefined
Saxion University of Applied Science
Bachelor of Environment Engineer -
University of Trisakti
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