ZAREEN B. MUSTAFFA
HSEQ&S And Operation Manager
Singapore
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-oriented Safety and Operations professional with 20+ years of experience in the chemical industry. Proven expertise in: Leading and implementing robust safety management systems (SS506, SS651, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001) Managing complex HSE projects (e.g., SGD 200 million chemical plant start-up) in Jurong Island.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Technical Centre (Ops) Manager
Avient Protective Materials APAC (fka: DSM Protective Materials)
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Managed day-to-day operations, team, and budget for the Technical Centre
- Developed and mentored a team of technicians and engineers
- Manage facility PM procedures and ensure the safety of external service providers
- Serve as the primary point of contact for SPF, JTC, BCA, NEA, MOM, SCDF, and Singapore Customs
- Manage enterprise risk to optimize the utilization of local TC assets and facility management, including resource planning
- Accountable for site matters, SHE & Security, local regulations, and Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
- Safety Management: Risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency response planning
- Operations Management: Plant start-up, preventive maintenance, asset utilization, budget management, team leadership and development
- Compliance & Certifications: Permit and license management, WSHO, FSM, SGCO, SS506, SS651, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
- Communication & Leadership: Stakeholder collaboration team building, training and development, safety culture promotion
HSE&S Officer
Avient Protective Materials APAC (fka: DSM Protective Materials)
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented the BU's annual SHE&S plans, aligned with the BG-BU SHE Plan
- Managed and maintained safety and health certifications/licenses
- Implemented and delivered SHE&S training and instructions to employees and contractors
- Led and supported Machine Safety and OSHA Risk Assessments
- Supported Quality Risk Assessment – FMEA implementation and continuous improvement
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with SHE&S requirements, best practices, and relevant laws & regulations
- Planned and led regular SHE&S inspections and Clear Desk Policy initiatives
- Chaired Safety Committee Meetings and prepared meeting minutes
- Participated in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Supported internal and external auditors by providing necessary information
HSE Manager
ZEON CHEMICALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD
07.2014 - 08.2020
- Led and organized a team of HSE personnel in daily HSE activities
- Collaborated with government agencies (NEA, MOM, SCDF, BCA, PUB) for licenses, permits, and incident reporting
- Managed and implemented hazardous waste management programs and conducted related training
- Conducted HSE inspections and meetings for employees and contractors
- Managed HSE KPIs, including leading and lagging indicators, and coordinated Management of Change (MOC) processes
- Oversaw and coordinated with project teams for Shutdown Maintenance (Turnaround) and plant extension construction
- Conducted internal incident investigations, developed root cause analyses, and implemented corrective and preventive actions
- Delivered various internal HSE training programs and provided consultation on external training needs
- Participated in the Jurong Island (TORT) committee under JTC
- Managed security officers, including performance evaluation and contract renewal
- Prepared and managed the annual HSE budget
- Led audit programs for ISO standards, including internal/external audits, findings closure, and management review meetings
- Managed and oversaw plant site fire-fighting facilities and emergency equipment, including fire impairment mitigation plans
- Coordinated and facilitated Pre-Start up Safety Review (PSSR) procedures
- Facilitated Major Hazard Installation (MHI) – Safety Case preparation and submission to MOM – MHD
- Facilitated Corporate Level Agreement (CLA) preparation and submission for Plant SPVs extension to MOM
HSE Coordinator
ZEON CHEMICALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD
10.2012 - 06.2014
Asst. Safety Officer
BASF S.E.A PTE LTD
05.2011 - 09.2012
Assistant Production Engineer
BASF S.E.A PTE LTD
05.2009 - 04.2011
Logistic Storekeeper
BASF S.E.A PTE LTD
01.2001 - 04.2009
Education
PSLE -
Jurong Town Primary School
01.1980 - 01.1987
Normal Academic - undefined
Mei Chin Secondary School
01.1988 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Safety, Health, and Environmental Management
Leeds Beckett University
05.2018 - 08.2019
Environmental Control Officer - undefined
Singapore Polytechnic
05.2015 - 06.2015
Fire Safety Manager Course - undefined
SCDF
10.2014 - 12.2014
Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - undefined
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
01.2013 - 06.2013
Diploma in Industrial Engineering - undefined
PSB Academy
09.2011 - 08.2012
Specialist Diploma in Safety and Risk Management - undefined
University Technology Malaysia (UTM)
11.2009 - 11.2010
Advance Certificate in WSH (WSH Coordinator) - undefined
Singapore Polytechnic
11.2009 - 04.2010
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Emergency response planning
- Plant start-up
- Preventive maintenance
- Asset utilization
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Team development
- Permit management
- License management
Job Enhancement Training Certifications
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance 2.0 (ACLP 2.0), Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), 02/22/24 - 05/09/24
- Advanced HAZOP Methodology, Opus Kinetic, 10/24/17 - 10/25/17
- IOSH Incident Investigation, KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd, 09/07/17 - 09/08/17
- ALARP Principles & Guidelines, Opus Kinetic, 08/28/17 - 08/29/17
- Safety Case Regime, Opus Kinetic, 07/24/17 - 07/27/17
Certification
Registered with M.O.M – Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO), 01/01/14
Auditor Training Certifications
- ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor Course (Pass), Avanta Global, 05/17/21 - 05/21/21
- BCM-300: ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System - Implementer, BCM Institute, 10/21/19 - 10/22/19
- ISO 9001:2015, QMS Lead Auditor (Pass), SGS Singapore, 06/18/18 - 06/22/18
- ISO 9001:2015, QMS Internal Auditor, GT Consultancy and Training Services, 08/08/17 - 11/07/17
- Integrated Management Systems (QMS ISO9001, EMS ISO14001 & OHSAS18001), Internal Audit, SGS Singapore, 07/27/16 - 07/29/16
- ISO 14001:2015, EMS Lead Auditor Course (Pass), SGS Singapore, 06/13/16 - 06/17/16
- ISO 9001:2008, QMS Internal Auditor, GT Consultancy and Training Services, 09/25/14
- SS 506: Part 3 Internal Auditor, GT Consultancy and Training Services, 08/28/14
- OHSAS 18001, Lead Auditor Course (Pass), SGS Singapore, 02/24/14 - 02/28/14
Timeline
Technical Centre (Ops) Manager
Avient Protective Materials APAC (fka: DSM Protective Materials)
06.2022 - 04.2025
HSE&S Officer
Avient Protective Materials APAC (fka: DSM Protective Materials)
09.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Safety, Health, and Environmental Management
Leeds Beckett University
05.2018 - 08.2019
Environmental Control Officer - undefined
Singapore Polytechnic
05.2015 - 06.2015
Fire Safety Manager Course - undefined
SCDF
10.2014 - 12.2014
HSE Manager
ZEON CHEMICALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD
07.2014 - 08.2020
Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - undefined
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
01.2013 - 06.2013
HSE Coordinator
ZEON CHEMICALS SINGAPORE PTE LTD
10.2012 - 06.2014
Diploma in Industrial Engineering - undefined
PSB Academy
09.2011 - 08.2012
Asst. Safety Officer
BASF S.E.A PTE LTD
05.2011 - 09.2012
Advance Certificate in WSH (WSH Coordinator) - undefined
Singapore Polytechnic
11.2009 - 04.2010
Specialist Diploma in Safety and Risk Management - undefined
University Technology Malaysia (UTM)
11.2009 - 11.2010
Assistant Production Engineer
BASF S.E.A PTE LTD
05.2009 - 04.2011
Logistic Storekeeper
BASF S.E.A PTE LTD
01.2001 - 04.2009
Normal Academic - undefined
Mei Chin Secondary School
01.1988 - 01.1990
PSLE -
Jurong Town Primary School
01.1980 - 01.1987
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