Waqquas Akhtar

Trainer and Assessor / Public Speaker

E-Mail: qaziwaqquas@yahoo.co.in
Contact:00968-96055136
Pro f es s io nal Ab ridg e me nt

A competent & result oriented professional with rich experience in HSE, Management Training
and Recruitment
Presently working with Occupational Training Institute Oman as Trainer and Assessor.
A strategic planner with competency in devising significant solutions, implementing safety
management systems for maintaining sound Health & Safety conditions.
Skilled in Facilitating Motivation Training Motivating Workforce, Soft Skills for Professionals, Stress
Management,
Team Building - Developing High Performance Teams
Possess in depth understanding of various Training methods & proven abilities in co-coordinating
and leading variety of people and projects with an ability to develop Competency Development
Plan, strategic plans.
Proficient in Conducting Site Inspection, Safety Audits & Risk Assessment to highlight the positive
and improvement points & implementing various HSE measures to achieve high safety standards
in the organization.
Designed, managed, and facilitated cultural-change initiatives ,Skilled in Conducting Training
Need Analysis , Individual Training Needs for the Organization and its staf
High-energy trainer and creative facilitator, skilled in guiding learners through engaging,
breakthrough learning opportunities
An approved Trainer and Assessor by Petroleum Development of Oman, Oman Gas Company,
Occidental Oman
An Approved Heartsaver First Aid Instructor by American Heart Association

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Professional Qualification

Master Degree in HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

: GRADUATE IN TOTAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT

: DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Certification Courses

level 3 UK
Engineering

National Education Board of Safety and Health (NEBOSH)

Train the Trainer and Assessor- Level IV (EAL-EMTA Awards ltd

And Marine Training Authority UK)

Heart Saver Instructor from American Heart Association

Since January 2012 with Occupational Training Institute, Oman as Executive

Trainer and Assessor
Approved Level II Instructor and Assessor for Petroleum Development of Oman
Approved Heart saver Instructor by American Heart Association
Roles and Responsibility
Design and Conduct PDO Approved trainings for PDO Sub Contractor Community.
Implement PDO specifications for Trainings within the sub contractor community
Design and Conduct various Business leadership training programs for the local
Business community
Advise sub contractor community of PDO on developing HSE Systems and
Procedures.

Work with Business Development team to generate proposals and program

suiting the clients requirements.
Generate Documentation/ Evidence for each candidates being trained
Liaison with external verifier and Assessor
Conduct Internal Audit against PDO specification
Attend CPD Programs with Local training service providers
Conduct First AID Trainings according to American Heart Association
specifications.

2) Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG (OMAN)

Corporate Training and Competence Advisor (HSE)
Roles and Responsibility
Provide training services to support the elements of the Galfar HSE Management System.
Conduct training related to Occupational Safety Behavioral safety, HSE Management, HSE Tools and
Skills, Incident Investigation and Reporting, Legal Requirements, Emergency Services, Health,
Environment, and Risk.
Support the development and implementation of integrated management systems. Ensure that
Galfar HSE training complies with ISO 9000, ISO 140001 and OHSAS 180001requirements.
Regularly evaluate the efectiveness of HSE training and develop appropriate training
solutions/changes to ensure a high level of quality and competency.
Assist in the development of appropriate mandatory HSE training matrixes for all employees
Maintain a documented inventory of HSE training including specifications, requirements, curriculum,
etc.
Ensures that an accurate database of HSE training is maintained against all employees
Identify, implement and maintain appropriate training facilities, materials, and resources to support
HSE training needs.
Analyze trends and make recommendations for improvement.
Identify and implement appropriate strategies and training programs and Training Calendar related
to HSE.

2)

Qatar Engineering and Construction Company is ISO 9001 certified EPC

Company in the field of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Project Management in the
Oil, Gas, Refinery and Petrochemicals.
HSE Training Officer and Recruitment Officer (FEB. 2009 July 2010 )
Projects Handled

Project

: DOLPHIN ENERGY ONSHORE FACILITY (CLSCSEF project)

Client
: Dolphin Energy Limited
Duration
: APR.2009 JULY 2010
Role
: EPC basis
Project cost
: 700 billion QR
Peak Manpower: 1500

Qatar Fertilizers Company QAFCO (Feb .2009-Apr.2009)

Designation: Safety Officer.

Shutdown 2009, for Urea 3 and Ammonia 3,

Duration
: 45 Days
Peak Manpower 1800
Roles and Responsibilities:
Conducting training and safety awareness programs to develop safety awareness among the
internal and external agencies such as Clients representatives, contractors, supervisors and
engineers

Design and conduct HSE Management Training and Skill based Training for both Sr staf and workers.
Responsible for implementing safety standards and ensuring adherence to safety norms throughout
the project lifecycle, from construction to commissioning
Identifying risk factors and assessing environmental impact to facilitate development of an
integrated Health Safety and Environment management program to lower risk and improve safety
standards, tailored to suit local conditions
Monitoring activities at Hazardous sites, and develop Method Statement to ensure safety.
Undertaking periodic Safety Audits and Site Safety Inspections of infrastructure, Mobile Construction
Equipments, and vehicles to ensure total safety
Generating Accident/ Incident Report, Tool Box Talk Report and Safety Performance Reports, and
analyzing them for efective planning to achieve better safety standards
Monitoring adherence to safety norms through steering Committee/Safety Review Meeting
To device systems to prevent the recurrence of accidents by Investigation
Developing SWMS /JSA for critical activities
Maintain Road Safety and to conduct Drivers Forums.
Assuring that lessons learned are shared and preventative actions are closed-out and documented.
Safety Auditing, Hazards Assessments and Implementation
Conducting HSE Inspections (HSE Inspections: - Work Environment, Vehicle inspections, Occupational
Health, Personal protective equipment, Equipments inspection, Power tools & Hand tools, Toolbox
Talks, Work site, Lifting equipments & Tackles, Housekeeping Inspection, Scafolding, First aid
Inspection, Excavation, Camp & Catering and Permit to work inspections).

Significant Contributions:

Traveled to India for recruitment of HSE Staffs for various shutdowns of the
company
Developed training specifications for the company
Handled the commissioning phase as a Site HSE In charge during commissioning of Dolphin
Energy (CLSCSEF project)
Involved in various shutdowns awarded to the company, RAS GAS Train 1,2,4,5 &
6, Qatar Gas, Dolphin EPC- 1, and Qchem

Achievements
Awarded as Best HSE Officer by Dolphin Energy ltd
Awarded as the Most Valuable Person in HSE for the year 2009
Approved HSES Trainer by Dolphin Energy
3) Nova lubricants and chemical, Pvt Ltd, Thane Belapur Road, Mumbai-

India (May 2007-Jan 2009).

Designation: Safety Officer and Instructor
About Company: a chemical processing plant used to produce Epoxy resins,
Adhesives, gums and lubricant of type 4T.
Job Profile:

Ensure that Safety Procedures and Instructions are complied with company system procedures and
standards.
Maintain fire-fighting appliances Spill control appliances and life-saving equipment in accordance
with the Planned Maintenance System and related certification in date.
Conduct safety exercises, musters and drills

Organize, undertake and participate in safety meetings and safety lectures in accordance with the
fixed program approved by the Superintendent.
Monitor compliance with the system procedure and report written non-conformances to the HSE
Manager and Plant Manager for corrective action to be taken.
Maintain accurate and organized records of all safety related equipment certification and ensure,
that items are inspected; surveyed, calibrated, tested etc. in good time ensuring that certification is
maintained
Investigate all incidents and accidents to initially make the area safe and then to determine cause.
Maintain orderly files of safety reports, correspondence and documents in accordance with the
system procedure.
Administer and monitor a Code of Safe Handling of Hazardous substance
Encourage employees on Spill prevention and control.
Undertake statutory area safety inspections in accordance with environmental protection law.

4) Vangaurd Industrial Hygiene Laboratory .Andheri Mumbai .India

(September 2005-Apr 2007)

About Company: Vanguard Industrial Hygiene Laboratory is a type of third party
investigation for industrial hygiene testing, monitoring and producing results of lab
report, i.e. Survey of solvent vapor concentration, noise, illumination, ventilation, Heat
stress and Ergonomics

Designation: Industrial Hygienist /safety Officer

Job Profile

Gathered and interpreted data from sampling chemical, physical and biological stresses.
Performed specialized surveys involving indoor air quality
Coordinated medical surveillance programs required to monitor the health status of employees.
Conducted briefings on a variety of industrial hygiene and environment health programs
Prepared written technical reports with recommendations

I.T SKILL
Diploma In Computer Application (DCA) From Global Computer Institute India
(Asansol West Bengal) Specialization in language BASE and MS OFFICE well versed
with Microsoft Word, Power Point Presentation and Designing, Proficient enough in
Microsoft Excel application with Internet Applications.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth
Nationality
Languages Known
Location Preference
Marital Status

: 18th August 1986

: Indian
: English, Hindi, Urdu
: (Any where)
: Single

Passport Details
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Email Id
Ph no
India Phn #
Driving License

: G5924894
; 25/01/08
: 24/01/18
: qaziwaqquas@yahoo.co.in
; 0096896055136
: 91 9333558421
: Omans Driving License

References:
Andy Small Page ( Training Manager at OTI) andy@otitraining.com
S.R.Kulkarni (HSE Manager at Galfar) kulkarni@galfar.com
Keith Lane (Sr Training Manager at Galfar Training Institute) keithlane@galfar.com
Sheikh Zulfikar (HSE OFFICER DOLPHIN ENERGY)
sheikh.zulfikar@dolphinenergy.com
Liyazid Messaudi (HSE INCHARGE DOLPHIN ENERGY)
liyazid.messaudi@dolphinenergy.com
Joseph R Tolentino (HSE MANAGER Q.con) joseph.tolentino@qcon.com.qa
Ziad Chehab (QHSE MANAGER Q.con) ziad.chehab@qcon.com.qa