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Shajahan Abdullah Nalakath

Shajahan Abdullah Nalakath

Singapore

Summary

Experienced environmental health and safety professional with a proven track record of managing compliance and risk management efforts. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and implementing impactful safety enhancements. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments, utilizing expertise in hazard assessment and regulatory compliance.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EHS Consultant

H.S.E Consultants Pte Ltd
09.2023 - Current
  • Catering to various clients’ WSH needs and requirements of the following industries:
  • 1. Manufacturing – Metal Working MNC, vertically integrated mechanical solutions provider specializing in the areas of metal stamping, metal fabrication, injection moulding and high-level assembly in Tuas area.
  • 2. Manufacturing - Aerospace MNC located in Seletar, carrying out maintenance, repair, and overhaul services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers.
  • 3. Manufacturing – Aerospace MNC located in Changi, specialising in the repair, overhaul test and recertification of hydraulic pumps, valves, flight control actuators, landing gear actuators and thrust reverser actuation systems.
  • 4. Manufacturing – Aerospace MNC located in Loyang, providing overhaul services for the PW4000 jet engine fan blades and specialized thermal spray coating services for the aerospace and oil & gas industries, with high technology hard face coatings and component repairs to customers in the Asia-Pac region and around the world.
  • 5. Transportation – Cruise and Ferry Terminal Operator that manages and operates 3 ferry terminals and 1 award-winning international cruise terminal in Singapore.
  • 6. Transportation, Warehousing & Retail Outlets – Singapore Brand Company who is a leading retailer of personal and household products in Singapore, catering to the needs of individuals and families.
  • 7. Construction – Singapore Company involved in providing plumbing, heating, air-conditioning systems.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager, Bids & Projects & Organisational Business Continuity Management (BCM) Coordinator

Thales Solutions Asia Pte Ltd
11.2015 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Thales is a global technology leader in the Aerospace, Space, Avionics, Ground Transportation, Defence and Security, and Digital Identity Security markets.
  • Reported to Country Head – Facilities, Security and HSE, Thales Solutions Asia, worked as HSE Manager on the company’s Security, Defence and Transportation business lines as part of Bids & Projects to play a central role in the system focussing on risk prevention to prioritize and ensure a safe and healthy working environment for its employees by meeting legal requirements, monitoring procedures, preventing health and professional risks and provide adequate training for employees. Also, was Organisational Business Continuity Management (BCM) Coordinator. Responsibilities not limited to:
  • Championed the HSE initiatives in the project(s)
  • Conducted HSE Committee Meeting
  • Led project personnel during joint safety inspections
  • Carried out Accident / Incident Investigations
  • Recommended and implemented preventive actions and corrective actions
  • Conducted in-house HSE related training courses
  • Developed the necessary HSE related training materials as and when necessary
  • Drafted, implemented and reviewed (SHEMS) safety, health and environmental management system
  • Conducted HSE inspections on regular basis, including Company Warehouse Facilities
  • Conducted and handled emergency evacuation / fire drill at project work sites
  • Internal Auditor to Audit Singapore Facilities’ HSE Team
  • Participated in bids and proposals
  • As part of the BCM Secretariat for the organisation coordinated in:
  • Developing and maintaining a business recovery plan and procedure; reviews, revises, and expands existing plans and protocols.
  • Coordinating risk assessments for various departments and functions, analysing potential business impact of unpredictable business interruptions such as natural disasters, security breach, legal claims, and market disruptions.
  • Identifying and implementing recovery operations and methods to allow the company to function at limited or partial capacity in the event that part or all of the infrastructure is damaged or destroyed.
  • Working with health, safety, and security staff and local, state, and federal agencies to align the organisations emergency management plan with established best practices and community standards.
  • Developing and providing staff training on risk management and disaster recovery.
  • Creating and facilitating practice drills for plan execution.
  • Projects involved in:
  • LTA C1652A – Construction upgrade of signalling system of the North South East West Line (NSEWL) so that trains can call more frequently at the stations during peak periods.
  • LTA C1652B – Construction of signalling system of the Tuas West Extension and Tuas Depot Upgrade.
  • LTA C152A – Construction of signalling system for new Canberra Station.
  • LTA C755A – Integrated Supervisory Control System (ISCS) for North-East Line.
  • LTA C755B – Integrated Supervisory Control System (ISCS) for North-East Line Extension, Punggol Coast Station Extension, Sengkang Station and Outram Park Station (A&A).
  • LTA C152C - Signalling System for North-South East-West Lines A&A Works, 4-in-1 Depot East West Line and TNM Additional Platform.
  • LTA C152F – Installation and Commissioning of Simulation Test Laboratory for NSEW Lines and North-East Line.
  • LTA R1521 – CBTC Installation and Test & Commissioning of 66 new trains.
  • Danhai, Kaohsiung & Ankeng – Taiwan Light Rail Transit Signalling Systems Projects.
  • LTA RS128 – AFC Gates for NSEW, Circle and Down-Town Lines for new Revenue Collection Systems.
  • Singapore Government Agencies’ Projects for MINDEF / DSTA and MHA / ICA / GovTech.
  • Supported Regional Business Lines’ projects in Malaysia and Thailand.
  • Due to organisational restructuring received Notice of Redundancy as the role is no longer required in the Company effective 7 July 2023.
  • Last drawn salary – Basic $8,478.69 / month, Commuting Allowance $100/month and Handphone Allowance $100/month. Benefits – 20 days Annual Leave, Flexi Plan Medical, Dental and Well Being Activities ($1200/annum) and Company Group Medical Plan Insurance. Received 2.5 months variable bonus for 2022 performance in the role.
  • Open to work in any position of facilities and systems management, compliance, BCM and HSSE of any industry.
  • Referee: Aloysius Chia – Country Head, Facilities, Security and HSE, Thales Solutions Asia, Singapore – 498788, HP: 9710 3379

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Manager

Toll Offshore Petroleum Services Pte Ltd
02.2012 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: Toll Group is the leading integrated logistics provider in the Asian region and operates an extensive network throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia delivering seamless, end to end, local, regional and global supply chain solutions.
  • Toll Offshore Petroleum Services (TOPS), part of Toll Group’s Resources & Government Logistics Division, with head office development at Loyang Offshore Supply Base, Singapore. The Base has been in operation since 1970 and since 2008 Toll Group undertook a comprehensive redevelopment catering for the specific demands of the offshore oil and gas industry. This included constructing heavy duty roads, service infrastructure, car parking and amenity buildings, plus comprehensive upgrades to communications and security infrastructure. The Base is International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code compliant.
  • A comprehensive base redevelopment in phases completed to achieve a commercial and industrial area of about 32 hectares, with 970 metres of jetty / wharf facilities, extensive lay down and specialised storage areas, plus a range of complimentary on-site amenities. Reported to the Director of TOPS as QHSE Manager for the Base, responsible for all workplace quality, health, safety and environmental activities including maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS), assist Human Resources in training and development and, ensure compliance to statutory regulations and Group standards, rules and guidelines.
  • Joined the organization when the Company was under Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) Business Under Surveillance (BUS) programme due to a fatal forklift accident which occurred at the end of 2010 and in 2 months assisted the organization by implementing all the outstanding corrective actions stipulated by MOM, to take the organisation out of the BUS programme.
  • Due to the takeover of Toll Group by Japan Post and prospects of the company affected by the O&G downturn in 2015, left the organisation to pursue other interests and opportunities.
  • Salary: $6,830 / month
  • Referee: Janice Ting – HR at Infosys BPM (ex-HR Manager TOPS), Singapore – 098632, HP: 9176 1514

Workplace Safety & Health Manager

Kwong Soon Engineering Co Pte Ltd
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Company Overview: Kwong Soon Engineering’s legacy dates from 1928 and over the decades provided services catering for the marine and offshore sectors. Awarded ISO9001-2008, Kwong Soon Engineering diversified into a range of offshore construction and fabrication works in the shipbuilding industry, including consultations, dry-docking arrangements, carpentry and air-conditioning works.
  • By maintaining its capabilities Kwong Soon Engineering covers a wide spectrum of activities, including ship repair services, both at wharf-side & in anchorage, as well as heavy structural constructions, conversions and outfitting projects. The operations is located at a 1.5 hectare waterfront land fully equipped with crawler cranes, workshop facilities and 100 metre long wharf in carrying out both afloat / along-side and in-port anchorage attendance.
  • Reported to the Executive Director on all matters pertaining to Health, Safety and the Environment, as well as compliance with Singapore legislations, Singapore Standards and the Code of Practices. Also, functionally was responsible as the Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer & the Certified Fire Safety Manager as required under the Workplace Safety and Health Act & Fire Safety Act for the shipyard premise.
  • Yard Operations section’s non-committal to the important aspects of HSE protection, hinders the implementation of HSE Management systems in order to satisfy Company’s obligations in line with the Marine Industry. The attitude also caused disruptions to Company’s Project Management commitment to uphold the objectives in order to satisfy Client’s requirements, resulting in fall-outs detrimental to my status as an HSE practitioner for the shipyard and therefore chose not to continue employment with the organization from 2012.
  • Salary: $5,500 / month

EHS Manager

Johnson Controls Singapore Pte Ltd (Global Workplace Solutions)
01.2011 - 06.2011
  • Company Overview: Johnson Controls (Incorporated) is one of the largest global Real Estate & Facilities Management Business, trusted by world’s leading companies in across 70 countries. They are also a leading worldwide supplier of control systems and services including comfort, energy, and security management.
  • Johnson Controls Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) assembled a unique spectrum of services that create value for multinational corporations across the complete lifecycle of the Work Place. Their GWS in Singapore have been engaged by Rolls-Royce Singapore to provide Business Support Services by way of Facilities Management to their facilities at Seletar (Aerospace Park) Site & Centennial Tower Office (HQ). The services are also to include Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) of the facilities. Rolls-Royce Seletar Facility site is approximately 60,000 sq metres in area that involves in the manufacturing of jet engine blades, gas turbine blades, engine & turbine assembly and testing.
  • Hired by Johnson Controls Singapore GWS as EHS Manager and reported to the Company’s Account Manager and Operations Director, for the implementation of Johnson Controls Global Workplace Solutions safety and health programs and processes specific to the core, construction and operations and maintenance (O&M) in managing Rolls-Royce facilities. Upon joining the Facility Management team, assisted in the start-up / transition activities on Rolls-Royce Facilities. The activities included: evaluation of the site to determine potential hazards, orientation of new employees / client contractor personnel, initiation of the safety process on-site and, the development of an action plan to establish time frames for meeting specific safety program development. Other responsibilities to execute during and after ramp up to facilitate operational excellence.
  • Due to site leadership issues and reasons not professional to continue further with the assignment, left the organization.
  • Salary: $5,000 / month

HSE Coordinator (SEA)

Frontier Drilling USA Incorporated, Houston Texas, USA / Frontier Drilling (Asia) Pte Ltd
11.2009 - 07.2010
  • Company Overview: Frontier Drilling, with stakeholders in Norway was based with administrative offices in Houston, Texas, was an independent supplier of drilling and production services for the Oil & Gas industry, focused on the operation and management of conventional drill-ships, semi-submersibles and floating production, storage, offloading (FPSO) vessels. The Company maintained local subsidiaries in the areas where it operated.
  • Frontier Drilling (Asia) Pte Ltd was one of the Company’s subsidiaries based in Singapore and responsible for drilling operations and new-build Drill-ship projects in South East Asia. As HSE Coordinator (SEA) for Frontier Drilling USA Incorporated, was assigned on special projects to Frontier Drilling (Asia) Pte Ltd to assist Frontier Drilling’s Operations Readiness and Assurance for the Bully Rig Projects. On completion of the construction of Bully Rig Projects, to revert to primary functions for South East Asia Region.
  • Project: Shell EP Offshore Ventures Limited and Frontier Drillships Ltd, a subsidiary of Frontier Drilling, signed a deepwater / arctic drillship Joint Venture agreement. Under the agreement, Shell and Frontier Drilling were building to rollout two drill-ships, under a new concept known as the ‘Bully’ Rig. The ‘Bully’ Rig design effectively sets a new standard and offers a flexible, smaller but highly capable, vessel suited for deepwater and arctic drilling, while reducing the construction and operational costs compared to current new-build drilling rigs of similar capability.
  • The Rigs were purpose built Drill-ships capable of ultra-deepwater DP operations worldwide and specifically designed for moored and DP arctic operations. The sister drill-ships was to be operated by Frontier Drilling on behalf of the Joint Venture, under separate management services contract to operate for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico and Worldwide.
  • Operations Readiness & Assurance is widely used in the Oil & Gas industries and especially, Shell expects their Drilling Contractors to engage this process technique of preparing the custodians of the assets, such that at the point of delivery / handover of the newly build Bully Rigs, they are fully ready to assume ownership of the assets. Furthermore, Drilling Contractors are to accept responsibility for and capable of performing the safe and efficient operation of that asset in a sustainable manner.
  • Frontier Drilling set up Operations Readiness & Assurance (OR&A) as a discipline, to ensure the new-build Drill-ships projects to be delivered were capable of achieving Operational Excellence immediately after handover or in other words a ‘flawless’ Drilling Rig start-up epitomizing the principles of Flawless Project Delivery culture.
  • On attachment to Frontier Drilling (Asia) Pte Ltd, functioned for the Operations Readiness & Assurance (OR&A) department as HSE / OR&A Team Technical Writer. Reported to and assisted the Operations Readiness & Assurance / Systems Manager for the Bully Rigs. Essentially, assisted in the development, coordination and translation of the Project Operational Readiness at a strategic and operational level and translated organizational objectives into transition and operational readiness plans, whereby to ensure smooth and effective transition with minimum interruptions to operations. Specifically assisted in all activities required for the OR&A for the Bully Rigs where processes had to be closely monitored based on their significance, measuring their effectiveness against objectives of the Frontier Drilling’s Quality Management Systems (QMS). Whereby also ensured, the selection of OR&A processes affecting Frontier Drilling’s QMS were documented in accordance with written manuals, procedures, instructions, specifications, and drawings that contain appropriate criteria for determining prescribed activities have been satisfactorily accomplished.
  • With a working knowledge of Frontier Drilling’s QMS achieved the goals and objectives required for OR&A, made it consistent and satisfactory in terms of the company’s QMS commitments by addressing quality standards and regulatory requirements in the Offshore Drilling Industry, which began with the identification of Shell’s Global Rig Start-up Team requirements and ending with their satisfaction, at every transaction interface.
  • Additionally as routine, performed as the Operations Readiness & Assurance Administrator and assisted the Operations Readiness & Assurance Department in providing assistance to track multiple OR&A phases of the Projects Execution, and worked to facilitate next steps in the OR&A implementation. Also, ensured good practices in standard methodologies and processes were used in the implementation of OR&A and served as a point of contact to act in a liaison capacity to manage phases of OR&A affected by Projects Execution Management.
  • As a result of Noble Corporation’s acquisition of Frontier Drilling USA Incorporated closed by end of July 2010, on the basis of organizational needs by the Agreement & Plan of Merger, employees from various organizational units were selected for retrenchment and as a result had to leave and seek opportunities elsewhere.
  • Salary: $9,200 / month plus 6 monthly retention bonus (1 month pay) plus project completion bonus.

Senior Safety Officer

Koh Kock Leong Enterprise Pte Ltd
07.2009 - 10.2009
  • Company Overview: Koh Kock Leong Enterprise Pte Ltd is a Building and Construction Authority (BCA) registered company for cable installation and road reinstatement, civil engineering and the supply and transport of building materials. Besides the afore-mentioned core businesses, KKL also engage in the rental of dump trucks and excavation machineries, trenching works and earthwork removal, and importing sand and granite supplies.
  • Reported to Managing Director as Senior Safety Officer and priority task was to establish the organization’s QHSE Management System (SS ISO-Integrated Management System). Those over and above normal duties of Workplace Safety & Health Officer & Fire Safety Manager for the Owner’s factory premise in Tuas and Company’s various construction sites. Upon attaining relevant certification of registration and company’s ISO certification, was also to assume additional responsibilities of Fire Safety Manager & Environmental Control Management and eventually perform duties as Head of QHSE Department for the organization.
  • As an Oil & Gas Drilling Industry opportunity was at hand opted out of employment during the probation to pursue the new opportunity.
  • Salary: $6,000 / month.

Consultant Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO)

Concord Associates
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Company Overview: Concord Associates was established in 1982 and provides comprehensive environmental, health and safety (EHS) outsourcing services for both private and public industries in Singapore and Asia Pacific region. The company assists clients to achieve their EHS objectives and to promote a higher level of EHS standards. It is also an approved safety auditing firm by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) & the Housing Development Board (HDB) and accredited by National Environment Agency (NEA) to conduct safety audit for hazardous substances.
  • Project: Downtown Line (DTL) was the latest addition to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system of the Singapore’s Underground Rail Lines. Downtown Line Phase 1 (DTL1) was the first part of the whole Downtown Line that is being constructed in three stages. DTL1 formed an effective part of the Singapore Government’s plan to develop the Marina Bay area into a place to live, work and play. The proposed DTL1 was packaged into 8 Civil Contracts 901, 902, 903, 905, 906, 907, 908 and 909. The Developer Land Transport Authority (LTA) awarded the civil works contract (C901) valued at S$348.4 million for the Circle Line (CCL) Marina Bay Station to the Main Contractor Hock Lian Seng Infrastructure Ltd. Contract 901 was for the construction and completion of the CCL Marina Bay Station and associated tunnels. The scope also included addition and alteration works to the existing North South Line (NSL) Marina Bay station, localised diversions of the East Coast Parkway and Marina Street as well as demolition of an expunged vehicular underpass.
  • Additionally from-
  • May 2008 to May 2009 - Member of Land Transport Authority’s Downtown Line 1, Main Civil Contracts Safety Committee.
  • August 2008 to May 2009 - Member of Ministry of Manpower’s subsidiary Work Place Safety & Health Council (CN&L) Marina Bay Sub-committee.
  • On completing work agreement and understanding to serve one year with Concord Associates, left to pursue other interests and especially to try and seek opportunities again in the Oil & Gas Industry.
  • Salary: $5,500 / month

Project Manager (Operations)

Derrick Services (S) Pte Ltd (DSL)
10.2007 - 03.2008
  • Reported to the Operations Manager for the Derrick Construction and achieved DSL goals in the areas of cost, schedule and quality. As business manager of the project effective in overseeing project works with Construction Superintendent, Project Engineers and line staff and successfully ensured the satisfaction of agreed-upon expectations of the Client & Sub-contractors.
  • Was managing Projects to build & construct Drilling Rig Derricks for clients like Jurong Shipyard Ltd & PPL Shipyard Pte Ltd, who are involved in the new building of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (Jack-ups & Semi-Submersible). Also, managed operations at two Derrick Building yards in the premises of YLS Steel & JP Nelson Shipyard at Pioneer Sector One & Tuas Road respectively. In March 2008 had to seek other opportunities as DSL Singapore Pte Ltd went into provisional liquidation.
  • Salary: $8,500 / month

Project Superintendent

Pan United Marine Ltd
04.2005 - 09.2007
  • Company Overview: Pan-United Shipyard Pte Ltd was incorporated in 1992 as a subsidiary of Pan United Corporation to operate the Shipyard business. It operated from 2 production facilities, Pan-United Shipyard Pte Ltd in Singapore and the other in Batam, PT Pan-United Shipyard Indonesia. The Pan United Marine Group has an excellent international reputation in all three areas of ship repair, ship conversion, and shipbuilding. Being a full-service marine & engineering company, Pan-United Shipyard provided high quality customised solutions to ship owners worldwide from its two production facilities in Singapore and Batam.
  • As Project Superintendent (Ship & Rig Repair Manager) reported directly to the GM (Ops-Ship & Rig Repair) and carried out responsibilities in Project Initiation, Planning & Execution, and Price Settlement with Contractors & Owners, determined and executed on a project to project basis while maintaining a working knowledge of standards specified of the ISO 9001 / EMS ISO 14001-2004 / OHSAS 18001-1999.
  • Additionally, assisted the GM to develop more junior members of department (Ship & Rig Repair) through technical coaching and mentoring, participated as a member to represent the department in the Yard’s Environment, Health & Safety Committee and, participated as key personnel from Projects / Operations in the internal and external audit processes during the renewal of ISO certification purposes for the company.
  • Over this period of time, responsible for ship & drilling rig repair works involving various types of carriers / vessels for 1) Pacific International Lines 2) Van Oord Dredging Company 3) Pacific Richfield Marine 4) Kim Heng Marine & Oilfield Services 5) Hermann Buss Gmbh 6) TS Marine 7) Therica Shipping 8) Fugro Geosciences Int 9) Hub-Line Ship Mgmnt. 10) American Transport Inc. 11) Boskalis S’pore Pte. Ltd 12) KS Shipping 13) Arcadia Shipping 14) Regional Container Lines 15) Luhe Engineering Gmbh 16) Neptune Marine Drilling Pte. Ltd. 17) Swire Pacific Offshore 18) Subsea7 19) Prestige Marine 20) TL GeoSciences 21) Pan United Shipping 22) CH Offshore 23) Anglo Eastern (UK) 24) Western Geco-Schlumberger 25) Anglo-Eastern UK 26) Andrew Weir Shipping 27) Taiyo Kaiun Kaisha 28) Offshore Geo-Surveys 29) Nortechs FPSO
  • Also, as Project Superintendent for the repair & conversion works for the various clients, an integral part of Project Management responsibilities while carrying out the project work was to actively be earnest in the prevention of accidents.
  • Pan United Marine Limited was acquired by Dry Docks World in July of 2007 and delisting of Pan United Marine from the Singapore stock exchange took place in September 2007. Officially the shipyard was registered as a Private Limited company with effect from October 2007 and there was a change in management too. Since there was an offer to work in the Oil & Gas Drilling Derricks Construction, pursued the better opportunity to join the relevant company.
  • Salary: $4,500 / month
  • Referee: Chandrasehgaran S, Senior Vice President (Operations) (ex-Dry Docks World Ops Director), ST Marine Ltd Tuas, Singapore- 638501, HP: 96164049

Senior Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Rutledge E & P Pte Ltd
08.2004 - 01.2005
  • Project: JGC Middle East, Engineering, Procurement & Construction 1- Dolphin Project Upstream and Compression Facilities, Ras Lafan, State of Qatar.
  • JGC as Main Contractor was performing the detailed design for an NGL plant; detailed engineering; procurement and supply of all materials required for the work; construction planning and construction management and supply of all construction equipment; construction of the works, including site preparation and the installation of all facilities together with all pre-commissioning, commissioning and testing services; all necessary interfaces with third parties and Dolphin Energy Limited contractors, tie-ins and interconnections; commissioning, testing, start up, interim operations and performance tests; training of Dolphin Energy’s personnel; and repairs and remedial works during the warranty period.
  • JGC HSE Management strategy is based upon JGC’s Corporate EMS (ISO 14001) and the framework of OSHAS 18001. JGC Project HSE Plan set out the principles with which the Construction HSE Procedures (CHP) complied with the statutory regulations from HSE requirements from Ras Lafan Industrial City (RLC) and Dolphin Energy form the Principle Rules and are considered mandatory requirements to be followed during Construction, SIMOP’s and Operational Phases.
  • As Senior HSE Officer reported directly to Site HSE Manager, informed of all safety matters as and when they arose. Also, was responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the HSE Program. Acted as an Advisor / Consultant to JGC Management and Subcontractors in establishing and maintaining compliance with applicable legislations, regulations and requirements of the State of Qatar, RLC and Dolphin Energy Limited.
  • Salary: $7,000 / month.

Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Rutledge E & P Pte Ltd
04.2004 - 08.2004
  • Project: Drilling Safety Advisor- UNOCAL Thailand
  • Served as HSE Officer with Oilfield Safety Services contractor, whose main line of business is to provide Hydrogen Sulphide detection, protection equipment & specialist consultant, to ensure to the Oil & Gas Industry personnel’s HSE affects are protected when working in a Hazardous and Dangerous Environment. Rutledge E&P secured a HSE contract work with the Oil & Gas Operator, UNOCAL Thailand, to provide consultancy services by way of Safety Advisor to their Drilling Operations Department.
  • As a Drilling Safety Advisor for two Drilling Tender Barges, was required to work onboard with respective UNOCAL’s Drilling Site Representatives and Main Drilling Contractor’s site representatives, in order to support and facilitate the implementation of UNOCAL Thailand, Good Operations, Health, Environment & Safety (GO-HES) and Rig Safety Management System. Monitored rig management system to ensure compliance with UNOCAL GO-HES System. On accruing project management experience from previous work designation, applied Safety Management Techniques to the position.
  • This work assignment was a contract hire and also demanded a technical appreciation in accident prevention covering the Oil & Gas Drilling Industry. Not only as a capable, qualified individual with hands on experience in the Oil & Gas Industry & Ship Repair and Conversion Industry, this position too required detailed understanding of the laws and regulations concerning safety, hygiene and the work environment.
  • Salary: $4,000 / month.

Project Engineer

Keppel O & M, Keppel Shipyard Ltd.
03.2003 - 04.2004
  • Initially joined the Company as Safety Officer but just over a month & before confirmation was transferred to Shipyard Operations Section, to join the Ship Repairs Management Team as Project Engineer.
  • Safety enforcement on assigned ships for repairs, imbibed thorough knowledge of facilities and work methods, maintained a high level of customer/ client service relationship, developed a strong network and teamwork within the ship repair team, ensured timely feedback of work problems and was quick in response in solving them, effectively utilized resources and familiarised with Project Management Technique Methods and Usage.
  • From Nov 2003 to Jan 2004 as Assistant PJM, was involved in a Major Repair for the Upgrading & Dry-docking Works of Smedvig’s Self Erecting Semi-submersible Drilling Tender, operating for Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP). While Tender sailed on tow back to BSP, led a team successfully onboard to complete works & commission high pressure Mud Piping system.
  • Over that year with the organization, responsible for other repair works involving various types of carriers for 1) Anglo Eastern Ship Mgmt. 2) A P Moller 3) Zodiac Maritime 4) Reederei Zurich 5) ER Madenzcilik 6) V Ships 7) Glory Navigation 8) Taiyo Nippon Kisen 9) Wallem Ship Mgmt 10) Shoei Kisen Kaisha 11) LGR Di Navigazione & 12) Qatar Shipping Company.
  • Salary: $3,000 / month.

National Service

Singapore Civil Defence Force
12.2000 - 01.2003
  • Carried out the duties and responsibilities of a junior commander, commanded a section of rescuers in rescue training operations, executed civil defence skills and conducted training sessions to section of rescuers effectively. Attended the vocation course conducted by the Academy in Dec 2001.
  • Assisted the Senior Officer (Commanding) in the preparation and coordination of the training programs of Recruits for both the Physical Training Phase (PTP) and Basic Rescue Training (BRT) courses. Coordinated with outside agencies and prepare correspondence for various talks & visits and, prepared the Training assessment for the theoretical & practical lessons for assessment of all training officers in Basic Rescue Training Wing. These included matters pertaining to performance of Physical Training of Recruits on Basic Rescue Training and, compilation and maintenance of records of all the training means and other statistical breakdown.
  • Also, assisted the Training Management Officer, BRTW, on all administrative work of the Unit. Routine Duties also included administration of BEST & WISE programs for the Institute of Technical Education, Singapore.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering

University of New South Wales (UNSW)
08.1997 - 10.1999
  • Post-graduate course work completed December 1998 and presented Petroleum Engineering Project- "Offshore Well Control Risks- Safety Considerations" in July 1999 and, graduated from the university in October 1999.
  • While as a student, helped the school to set up the National Drilling & Well Control Centre, UNSW & IADC venture, the School’s industry training arm. The curriculum of National Drilling and Well Control is a certification course in Well Control and Blowout Prevention, which addresses three levels of Well Control responsibilities, namely Supervisory, Fundamental & Introductory. For the courses to have started in March 1998, was hired by the School to work with John van Vegchel, Manager Training & Development, Century Drilling Limited, Brisbane, Queensland and Sidney Lebetter, Lebbetter Associates (Drilling and Workover Operations Training) Houston, USA. Backed with drilling experience, was able to work with the Portable Drilling & Well Control Simulator to Drilling Systems, Hampshire, UK. The short work experience with the team during the University summer break of 1997-98 had brought out the capabilities of being a possible Workplace Instructor with emphasis on Industrial Safety.

Rig Foreman

National Drilling & Services Co. LLC (NDSC)
08.1995 - 04.1997
  • Project: Horizontal Drilling & Workover Operations (Day Rate), Petroleum Development of Oman, Sultanate of Oman.
  • On completion of Lekhwair Turnkey contract with PDO (Petroleum Development of Oman - consortium of Shell and other groups), NDSC mobilised both their land rigs for a new contract with PDO itself, on day rates, mainly to work on and drill through existing PDO wells to new formation region by adopting horizontal drilling techniques.
  • Worked on both Land Rigs, in succession after four weeks on one. Functions dictate (a) to undertake cargo work, specifically to carry out handling work including preparation for tubular goods, chemicals and rig move operations, b) to direct crane/forklift during transfer of loads and supervise roustabout crew, c) maintenance of equipment as per direction of superiors and d) to relieve Derrickman and assist Driller on Rig Floor. As work contract was to end and admission to higher education in Australia at hand, opted out of employment

Floorman

Sedco Forex International Drilling Incorporated, Schlumberger
08.1992 - 02.1994
  • Project: Trident II- Bombay High, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, India.
  • The position was part of a Training Program to develop skills to be a member of the Drilling Crew in Operations, where most of the offshore operations were physically demanding and depended on the co-ordinated activity and timing of each member of the crew for their effectiveness and ultimate safety. To prevent unsafe practices, a safe routine is followed under proper guidance. In addition used to conduct and report Daily Safety Meeting, on behalf of Driller, and chair the discussions of Weekly Rig Safety Meeting, on behalf of the Drilling department. Was designated to do so on grounds of level on Safety Awareness vide Safety Suggestions (Incentive Scheme).
  • Successfully completed Modular Program for Safety, Introductory, Roustabout, Rotary Helper, Derrickman and Assistant Driller modules. Awarded Safety Recognition for successfully operating Trident II for 90 days without Lost Time Injury. Was undergoing Driller module when better prospect overseas arose and left the company to pursue such.

Trainee Drilling Engineer

National Drilling & Service Co. LLC (NDSC)
07.1991 - 05.1992
  • Project: Lekhwair Turnkey Contract, Petroleum Development of Oman, Sultanate of Oman.
  • While in Lekhwair worked as Field Engineer and coordinated the activities of NDSC during project commissioning at Lekhwair and rig up. Was involved in the preparation of locations and access roads, coordination of civil engineering works, drill water supply, transport providing logistic support and accommodations. Those entailed supervision of all relevant jobs for safety aspects. During drilling operations worked along with the drilling crew. Started as head roustabout to supervise the equipment and supplies to the rig from base and seaport. Not long after, was working on the rig floor as roughneck. Maintained rig floor equipment and kept them clean and in working condition. As job contract was over decided to leave the Persian Gulf, to pursue and continue drilling career in India.

Quantity Surveyor

Galfar Engineering & Contracting Co., Sultanate of Oman
08.1988 - 06.1991
  • Project: North Oman Flowline & Mechanical Service Contract, Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), Sultanate of Oman.
  • This business unit primarily concerned with erection of process plants, machinery piping and execution of turnkey projects. Majority of their projects are with PDO. Was concerned with assessment and estimation of quantum of work, for invoicing purposes under the Flow Line and Mechanical Service contract awarded by PDO for three years. Also was responsible for initiation of work orders arising from exigency situations. During this period gained priming knowledge of oilfield installations, oilwell service and oilwell drilling.
  • While with Galfar carried out liaison work, as Field Liaison officer for Forasol (France) Technocrats’ visits to PDO’s North Oman Territory. Persistence and desire to establish a technical career in oilwell drilling was identified by Galfar Management and by their benevolence offered the opportunity. Subsequently transferred to National Drilling & Services Company to co-ordinate their activities during project commissioning and rig up of land drilling rigs.

Sales Officer

Hendez Electronics Ltd
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • Promotion of Sales in Television through distributor and agency outlet for an assigned district.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

T.K.M College of Engineering, University of Kerala
12.1986

Post-Graduate Diploma - in Petroleum Engineering

University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney
Australia
10-1999

Skills

  • Workplace inspections
  • Hand and power tools
  • Construction safety
  • Hazard identification

Certification

  • WSQ Graduate Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health (Level-D), Singapore Institute of Safety of Safety Officers, September 2024 to March 2025.
  • WSH Conference 2023, Integrating Absolute Worker Health: Cultivating Healthier and Safer Workplaces, NTUC Learning Hub, November 2023.
  • WSQ Aligning Practical Enterprise Risk Management Implementation to ISO31000, Business Continuity Planning Asia, August 2023.
  • WSQ Manage and Implement Business Continuity Plans - Business Continuity Planning Asia, June 2023.
  • WSQ Conduct Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis - Business Continuity Planning Asia, May 2023.
  • WSQ Leadership in the Implementation of Business Continuity Programme - Business Continuity Planning Asia, May 2023.
  • WSQ Noise and Vibration Monitoring - Institute of Ergonomics and Hygiene, April 2023.
  • Occupational First Aid Course (CPR&AED) – Singapore Red Course Society, December 2022.
  • Moovone (France) Intensive Leadership Coaching Program for Thales Think Big, Together, Make It Happen & Manage Teams Leadership Model – June to December 2021.
  • WSQ Manage Work At Height - Avanta Global, Singapore, December 2020.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor - T
  • V S
  • D PSB, Singapore, February 2020.
  • Business Writing Essentials – British Council Singapore, August 2019.
  • WSQ Coach for Service Performance – Rohai Corporation, Singapore, June 2019.
  • Enhanced Risk Management Code Of Practice (RMCP), SISO Academy, Singapore, 24-25 Sept 2018.
  • XXI World Congress on Safety & Health At Work, Singapore – ILO, ISSA & Ministry of Manpower, 3- 6 Sept 2017
  • Certification in Passport to Health, Safety & Environment – Thales Group France, February 2017.
  • Certification in Internal Auditor Course – Integrated Management System (Quality – ISO 9001:2015, EMS – 14001:2015 & OHSAS – 18001:2007) – Lloyds Register QA, Feb 2017.
  • Certification in Thales Train the Trainer Programme – Cegos Asia Pacific, December 2016.
  • Certification in Awareness Training on WSH Act to Senior Management – EQS Asia Pte Ltd, August 2016.
  • Singapore Total Workplace Safety & Health Conference, 24 & 25 August 2016.
  • Singapore Workplace Safety & Health Council bizSAFE Convention, February 2016.
  • Toll Group Incident Management Team Training, Singapore November 2014.
  • Toll Group International 2 Day Workshop for Leading Safety at Toll, Singapore July 2014.
  • Work At Height for Supervisors (Ministry of Manpower Accredited Course), Avanta Global Pte Ltd, March 2014.
  • Toll Group H & S Management Standards (Self-Assessment / Audit Tool) – 2 Day Roll Out Workshop, Singapore, March 2014.
  • Toll Group International 2 Day Health & Safety Workshop Conference, Singapore, February 2014.
  • Certificate of Achievement in Performance Appraisal / Management Skills, Singapore National Employers Federation, January 2014.
  • Incident Management Course (Principles & Elements of Emergency Preparedness and Public Relations during Crisis), conducted by Cooperative of Singapore Civil Defence Employees Ltd (COSEM), October 2013.
  • Marine Auditor Training – International Ship & Port Facility Security and International Safety Management, STET Maritime, Singapore, February 2013.
  • Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2004) - Attended Auditor/Lead Auditor Training (IRCA Certified Course - Reg. No. A17263), PSB Academy Pte Ltd, Singapore (member of TUV SUD), March 2012.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001:2007) - Attended Auditor / Lead Auditor Training (IRCA Certified Course – Reg: A17121), PSB Academy Pte Ltd, Singapore (member of TUV SUD), February 2011.
  • Company Emergency Response Team Course (Training for Fire Fighting, Rescue Technique & HAZMAT Mitigation), conducted by Cooperative of Singapore Civil Defence Employees Ltd (COSEM), January 2011.
  • Certification in ISO 9001:2008 Foundation Course, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), January 2011.
  • Commitment & Intended Outcomes Workshop – An Integral Approach to ‘Incident & Injury Free’ Commitment, conducted by JMJ Associates LLP USA, November 2010.
  • Certification in Project Planning & Scheduling- Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore, March 2010.
  • Certification in Environmental Control Officer (ECO) Course- 55th Training Program by Singapore Institute of Environment, National Environment Agency (NEA), October 2009 and Registered ECO with NEA.
  • Certification in Fire Safety Manager Course- 39th Training Program by Singapore Civil Defence Academy (SCDF), October 2009 and Certified / Registered Fire Safety Manager with SCDF.
  • Certification in Confined Space Safety Assessor Course- NTUC Learning Hub, Ministry of Manpower Accredited Training Provider, June 2008.
  • Certification in Lifting Supervisor Safety Course- NTUC Learning Hub, Ministry of Manpower Accredited Training Provider, December 2007.
  • Certification Course in Risk Management- Team-6, STC accredited by Ministry of Manpower, September 2007.
  • Registration with Ministry Of Manpower approved as Workplace Safety & Health Officer effective May 2007.
  • Certification Course in Occupational Safety & Health- Post Diploma at Singapore Polytechnic, (SOTC, MOM), December 2006.
  • Seminar on ‘Risk Assessment for Transporting Trade’ November 2006- Jointly organised by ASMI & Ministry of Manpower Singapore.
  • Seminar on ‘Towards World Class Safety’ May 2006- Jointly organised by ASMI & Ministry of Manpower Singapore.
  • Economic Development Board Marine Group Local Industry Upgrading Program Workshop, September 2005.
  • 8th Safety Innovation Team Convention for the Marine Industry conducted by Association of Singapore Marine Industry (ASMI) September 2005.
  • Safety Leadership Program - UNOCAL Settap Training Centre, Thailand, May 2004.
  • Basic Offshore Safety and Emergency Training B.O.S.E.T - Construction and Industrial Safety Training Centre, Malaysia, April 2004 - Offshore Safety, Sea Survival, Basic Fire Fighting, Self Rescue, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training & Basic Life Support.
  • Seminar on Floating Production Technology - Azur Offshore, UK, February 2004.
  • Basics of Ships and Offshore Production Course- Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore, November 2003.
  • Safety Instruction Course for Ship Repair Managers- Ministry of Manpower, Singapore, September 2003.
  • Shipyard Safety Assessor (Hot-work Certification Course) - Ministry of Manpower, Singapore, March 2003.
  • National Information Technology Literacy Program, IDA, Singapore, November 2002.
  • Rescue NCO Course- Civil Defence Academy, Singapore, January 2001.
  • Basic Rescue Training- Civil Defence Academy, Singapore, January 2001.
  • Petroleum Engineering Project, “Offshore Well Control Risks- Safety Considerations”, University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia July 1999.
  • Supervisory Level, Well Control Course, Century Energy Services Pet Ltd, Brisbane, Australia, VETEC & IADC Recognised, December 1997.
  • Supervisory – Drilling, IADC Well Control Accreditation Program, Brisbane, Australia, December 1997.
  • Sedco Forex, Schlumberger Modular Training Program for Introductory, Safety, Rotary Helper, Derrick Man and Assistant Driller Modules, 1992 -1994.
  • Sedco Forex, Schlumberger Modular Training Program for Slinger/Banksman Course & First Aid with CPR, 1992.
  • Personal Survival, Maritime Training Institute, The Shipping Corporation of India, 1992.
  • Quality Management Awareness Conference, Petroleum Development Oman, Mina Al-Fahal, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 1989.

References

  • Aloysius, Chia, Country Head, Facilities, Security and HSE, 9710 3379, Thales Solutions Asia, Singapore, 498788
  • Janice, Ting, HR at Infosys BPM (ex-HR Manager TOPS), 9176 1514, Singapore, 098632
  • Chandrasehgaran, S, Senior Vice President (Operations) (ex-Dry Docks World Ops Director), 96164049, ST Marine Ltd, Tuas, Singapore, 638501

Timeline

EHS Consultant

H.S.E Consultants Pte Ltd
09.2023 - Current

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager, Bids & Projects & Organisational Business Continuity Management (BCM) Coordinator

Thales Solutions Asia Pte Ltd
11.2015 - 07.2023

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Manager

Toll Offshore Petroleum Services Pte Ltd
02.2012 - 06.2015

Workplace Safety & Health Manager

Kwong Soon Engineering Co Pte Ltd
08.2011 - 12.2011

EHS Manager

Johnson Controls Singapore Pte Ltd (Global Workplace Solutions)
01.2011 - 06.2011

HSE Coordinator (SEA)

Frontier Drilling USA Incorporated, Houston Texas, USA / Frontier Drilling (Asia) Pte Ltd
11.2009 - 07.2010

Senior Safety Officer

Koh Kock Leong Enterprise Pte Ltd
07.2009 - 10.2009

Consultant Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO)

Concord Associates
04.2008 - 05.2009

Project Manager (Operations)

Derrick Services (S) Pte Ltd (DSL)
10.2007 - 03.2008

Project Superintendent

Pan United Marine Ltd
04.2005 - 09.2007

Senior Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Rutledge E & P Pte Ltd
08.2004 - 01.2005

Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Rutledge E & P Pte Ltd
04.2004 - 08.2004

Project Engineer

Keppel O & M, Keppel Shipyard Ltd.
03.2003 - 04.2004

National Service

Singapore Civil Defence Force
12.2000 - 01.2003

Post-Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering

University of New South Wales (UNSW)
08.1997 - 10.1999

Rig Foreman

National Drilling & Services Co. LLC (NDSC)
08.1995 - 04.1997

Floorman

Sedco Forex International Drilling Incorporated, Schlumberger
08.1992 - 02.1994

Trainee Drilling Engineer

National Drilling & Service Co. LLC (NDSC)
07.1991 - 05.1992

Quantity Surveyor

Galfar Engineering & Contracting Co., Sultanate of Oman
08.1988 - 06.1991

Sales Officer

Hendez Electronics Ltd
01.1987 - 01.1988

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

T.K.M College of Engineering, University of Kerala

Post-Graduate Diploma - in Petroleum Engineering

University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney

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