HSE Engineer
National Water Company (NWC) Approved
Member of Saudi Council of Engineers
+966 53 451 2027
[email protected]
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Valid KSA Driving License
Valid & Transferable Iqama
Career Summary
Results-driven HSE professional with over 7 years of experience in construction projects across KSA, currently working as a Lead Safety Engineer on NWC projects. Proven expertise in implementing ISO 45001-based HSE systems, managing high-risk activities, and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve compliance and reduce risks to ALARP levels. NEBOSH-certified and Saudi Council of Engineers member, with a strong track record in incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and promoting a proactive safety culture on major infrastructure projects.
Key Competencies
• Management of Health & Safety
• HSE Training and Inductions
• Risk Assessment
• Job Hazard Analysis • Safety Compliance
• Violation Management
• Inspection/Investigation
• Incident Reporting
• Record Keeping
• Permit to Work (PTW) Systems • Teamwork & Leadership Skills
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Safety Material Procurement
• HSE Management Plans
Professional Experience
Company Name: Mutlaq Al Ghowairi Contracting Company | KSA
Client : National Water Company (NWC)
Consultant : Fichtner
Project : Implementation of the Second Main Sewage Line (Mina-Al-Aziziyah)
Job position : Lead Safety Engineer
Year : March 2026 - till date
Roles and Responsibilities
• Led the overall development, implementation, and governance of the HSE Management System in line with ISO 45001, NEBOSH principles, and client standards (e.g., NWC).
• Directed and managed a multidisciplinary HSE team (Safety Engineers, Supervisors, and Officers), ensuring effective supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
• Established project-wide HSE strategies, objectives, and KPIs, aligning safety performance with organizational and client expectations.
• Reviewed and approved complex Risk Assessments, JSA, and Method Statements, ensuring risks were eliminated or reduced to ALARP levels.
• Provided expert technical guidance on high-risk and critical operations including major lifting, confined space entry, SIMOPS, hot work, and large-scale excavation activities.
• Oversaw and enforced the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system, ensuring strict compliance and integration with isolation and control procedures.
• Led major incident investigations, applied advanced root cause analysis techniques, and ensured implementation of robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Acted as the primary interface with clients, regulatory authorities, and external auditors, ensuring full compliance with contractual and legal HSE requirements.
• Conducted strategic HSE audits, inspections, and management reviews, identifying gaps and driving continuous improvement across all project phases.
• Directed emergency response planning including large-scale drills for fire and confined space rescue scenarios.
• Promoted a strong safety leadership culture, driving behavioral safety programs, workforce engagement, and proactive hazard reporting.
Company Name: Mutlaq Al Ghowairi Contracting Company | KSA
Client : National Water Company (NWC)
Consultant : Abdullah A Alsaaid consulting company
Project : Hail City Water Network Development
Job position : Safety Engineer
Year : May 2025 – Feb 2026 (10 Months)
Company Name : Mutlaq Al Ghowairi Contracting Company | KSA
Client : NEOM
Consultant : Bechtel
Project : Al Bada to Lower Mountain (ATLM) Pipeline Project
Job position : Safety Engineer
Year : April 2023 – May 2025 (2years)
Roles and Responsibilities
• Developed, implemented, and continuously improved HSE management systems in line with NEBOSH, ISO 45001, and client-specific standards.
• Performed detailed hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and HAZID/HAZOP studies for construction and oil & gas operations.
• Reviewed and approved engineering designs, method statements, and work procedures to ensure integration of safety requirements at the planning and execution stages.
• Provided technical safety support for high-risk activities including confined space entry, hot work, lifting operations, excavation, and working at height.
• Designed and implemented Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, ensuring proper risk controls, isolations, and authorizations were in place.
• Conducted advanced incident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA), and developed corrective and preventive action plans.
• Performed quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, ensuring risks were reduced to ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) levels.
• Ensured compliance with local regulations and international standards (e.g., Saudi Aramco, OSHA, ISO), and participated in client audits and inspections.
• Led safety audits, compliance reviews, and performance monitoring, identifying gaps and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluated and approved safety aspects of equipment, machinery, and lifting plans, ensuring proper certification and safe operation.
• Analyzed safety data, trends, and KPIs, preparing reports and recommending proactive measures to enhance HSE performance.
• Delivered technical safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programs to engineers, supervisors, and workforce.
• Coordinated closely with design, construction, and operations teams to ensure safety is embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developed and tested emergency response plans, including fire protection systems, gas leak scenarios, and confined space rescue procedures.
• Promoted a risk-based safety culture, encouraging hazard identification, reporting, and implementation of engineering controls over administrative measures.
Company Name : SINOHYDRO | KSA
Client : Business Park Complex Company (BPCC)
Project : Amaad Business Park Hotel
Job position : Safety Supervisor
Year : Jan 2022 to March 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Roles and Responsibilities
• Supervised and led site HSE operations, ensuring full implementation of safety policies, procedures, and ISO 45001 standards across all project activities.
• Managed and guided a team of Safety Officers and workers, ensuring consistent enforcement of HSE requirements on site.
• Reviewed and approved Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Method Statements for critical activities such as excavation, trenching, pipeline installation, lifting operations, and confined space entry