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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

1. Process Safety Studies and Technical Support:o Lead and conduct comprehensive process safety studies, including HAZID/HAZOP/SIMOPS/BOWTIE studies, SIL&LOPA workshops, QRAs, etc. as well as providing technical safety support across various projects to ensure adherence to process safety standards and best practices.2. Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA):o Lead and manage investigations of process safety incidents and facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) to identify underlying causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.3. Auditing and Compliance:o Conduct regular audits of the PSM system to ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements as well as developing, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze KPI data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and effectiveness of safety measures.4. Support Asset Integrity Management:o Collaborate with asset management teams to integrate process safety considerations into maintenance and inspection strategies and provide support for asset integrity management, focusing on safety-critical elements and ensuring their reliability and effectiveness.5. Collaboration and Training:o Develop corporate procedures and practices for establishing guidance for safe operation; work closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement and develop and deliver training programs on process safety principles, practices, and procedures. Represent company on external committees and at conferences.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Expert Guidance and Consultation: Provided expert guidance and consultation to ensure the successful implementation of Process Safety, Asset Integrity, Functional Safety, and Enterprise Risk Management programs.• Procedure and Policy Development: Contributed to the development and enhancement of process safety and risk-related procedures, policies, and practices.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with project managers and cross-functional teams to enforce adherence to technical codes, standards, and industry best practices.• Audit and Corrective Actions: Executed comprehensive audits to identify program gaps, assess their effectiveness, and proposed well-informed corrective actions for process safety and risk management initiatives.• Process Hazard Analysis Facilitation: Assumed a leadership role in facilitating process hazard analysis studies, employing a range of techniques, including What-If, HAZAN, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, MOPO, SIMOPS, BOWTIE, QRA, and more, across various sectors such as Oil & Energy, Power & Utility, Nuclear, Mining, Dam and Hydropower, Infrastructures, Tunnels, and new technologies.• Partnership Development: Forged strong partnerships with engineering, contractor, and operations teams to collaboratively develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.• Review and Validation: Meticulously reviewed and validated process hazard analysis reports to ensure precision and alignment with relevant industry standards.• Data Analysis and Risk Assessment: Leveraged data analysis, comprehensive assessment of operating procedures, and equipment design scrutiny to identify potential risk factors. .• Risk Management Planning: Crafted tailored risk management plans and offered recommendations for control measures to effectively mitigate identified risks.• Continuous Evaluation: Continuously monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of risk controls, making necessary adjustments to optimize risk management strategies.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Spearhead the strategic direction and resolution of technical facets within the risk and process safety management programs at the RSD Group, a distinguished organization known for delivering Hazard Analysis, Safeguard, and Risk Assessment services in Canada. This comprehensive role encompasses expert risk and process safety consulting, specialized process safety education, and the provision of cutting-edge safety lifecycle software solutions.• Assume authoritative leadership over four pivotal risk management departments, which include:1. Process Safety Management and Audits: Oversee the rigorous management of process safety and conduct meticulous audits to ensure compliance and excellence through In depth knowledgeable of OSHA’s process safety management (PSM) regulation (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA’s rule on risk management programs (40 CFR 68), CCPS-Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS), CSA Z767, Energy Institute (EI) PSM model, Safety Case, COMAH, SEVESO II, PFD/P&ID’s, relevant API/ASME/NFPA and other standards/codes with Knowledge of RAGAGEP..2. Process Hazard Analysis and Risk Studies: Lead in-depth process hazard analysis and comprehensive risk studies to mitigate potential hazards and risks.3. Process Safety & Risk Software Development and Analytics: Manage the development of sophisticated software solutions for process safety and risk assessment. Utilize advanced analytics to extract actionable insights.4. Training and Education, including Functional Safety Engineering: Champion training initiatives and educational programs, with a particular focus on functional safety engineering, to empower teams with the knowledge and skills required for a robust safety framework.

South East Asia

• Strategic Program Leadership: Coaching, implementing, and meticulously auditing Process Safety Management (PSM) programs. Additionally, recognized for expertise in conducting Functional Safety Assessment and Audits, along with delivering high-value consultancy services for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in hazardous industries.• Hazard Analysis Expertise: Conducting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) workshops, employing methodologies such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, BOW TIE, SIMOPS, MOPO, and ALARP. Known for developing comprehensive HSE Case and MAH reports and supervising Consequence Modeling and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) studies.• Asset Integrity Management: Formulating Asset Integrity Management programs, focusing on the safety-critical elements. Performing Independent Verification Body (IVB) audits and supervising specialized technical safety studies, encompassing Deflagration studies (CFD), Critical Engineering Assessment, Noise & Vibration studies, EERA, ESSA, Ship Collision, Dropped Object, Hot plume study, and more.• Safety Excellence Advocate: Proven commitment to developing and implementing processes aimed at reducing hazard exposure to individuals and the environment. Recognized for leadership in project design and process feature reviews, with an unwavering dedication to eliminating process and occupational health and safety hazards throughout all project lifecycle phases.• Safety in Design Champion: Implementation of safety in design practices, serving as a pivotal resource for project teams. Provide vigilant oversight and assurance, ensuring that design safety processes receive robust support from project and contractor teams. Undertake assessments to gauge project performance with respect to safety in design implementation, define pertinent performance metrics.• Strategic Collaboration: Actively participate in the management and sponsorship of relationships with technical services providers, specialist contractors, and consultants.

Doha, Qatar

• Hazard Analysis Workshops: Proficiently conduct HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) study workshops for Qatar Energy's offshore and onshore facilities. Ensure strict compliance with international standards, notably IEC 61882. Demonstrated expertise in systematically identifying and mitigating operational risks in a collaborative workshop environment.• Comprehensive Risk Reporting: Develop and compile Major Accident Hazard (MAH) reports, adding an essential layer to safety documentation for the Idd El Sharghi complex of Qatar Energy. These reports encompass a wide range of risk scenarios, enabling a holistic view of potential hazards and their management. Additionally, oversee the revalidation of Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) studies, ensuring that risk mitigation strategies are both robust and up-to-date.• Bow-Tie Methodology: Proficiently employ Bow-Tie workshops, an advanced technique for visualizing and assessing risks. These workshops serve as a pivotal component in evaluating risk scenarios and devising effective risk control measures. Leveraging the Bow-Tie method, contribute to safeguarding Qatar Energy's operational integrity and safety compliance.

Doha, Qatar

• Process Safety Management Training: Adeptly design and deliver comprehensive training courses covering the intricate elements of Process Safety Management (PSM). These courses are tailored to meet the highest industry standards and are conducted in strict alignment with OSHA's PSM Standard (CFR 1910.119) and the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) guidelines to ensure that participants gain a deep understanding of essential PSM principles and are well-prepared to implement them within their respective organizations.• PHA Techniques Expertise: Offer specialized training in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) techniques, which encompass Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) studies. The curriculum adheres to international standards, including ISO 31000, ISO 17776, and IEC 61882, providing participants with a robust foundation in these methodologies to empower professionals to proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards and risks, enhancing safety across diverse industrial settings.

Tehran, Iran

• Specialized Process Safety Services: Provided specialized process safety services to well-known consulting firms, including Risktec, DNV-GL, ERM, Lloyd's Register, ESR, Dekra-Chilworth, TUV Rheinland/SUD/North, Bureau Veritas, SGS, Acutec, Monaco Engineering Services, and more, spanning across 25 countries.• Comprehensive PSM Oversight: Planned, coached, implemented, and audited all facets of Process Safety Management (PSM) within various American and European models.• Functional Safety Assessments and Audits: Conducted expert-level Functional Safety Assessments and Audits, delivering consultancy services for risk management across diverse industries, such as energy, chemicals, mining, power generation, and utility plants.• PHA Workshops: Facilitated Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) workshops, using various methodologies including HAZAN, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, BOW TIE, SIMOPS, FMEA, and others.• HSE Case and MAH Reporting: Developed comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Case and Major Accident Hazard (MAH) reports, incorporating consequence modeling and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) studies.• Enterprise Risk Management: Spearheaded the development and implementation of Enterprise Risk Management systems, offering management consultancy and advanced training to enhance organizational safety and risk mitigation.• Safety Assessment and Studies: Supervised formal safety assessments and technical safety studies, including Deflagration studies utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD modeling), Critical Engineering Assessments, Noise & Vibration studies, Emergency Response and Recovery Analysis (ERRA), Emergency Shutdown System Assurance (ESSA), Dropper Objects assessments, Ship Collision risk assessments, Safety Critical Elements (SCE) evaluation, and ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) workshops.

Asaluye - Iran

• Guidance and Leadership: Provided guidance, support, mentorship, and technical oversight within the Risk and Reliability team to enhance operational risk management and communication, collaborating with other members of the risk management function. Reporting to General Manager, CEO, and Corporate Global Directors.• Risk Identification and Assessment: Identify, assess, register, proposed control, and monitor operational risks, encompassing People (Recruitment, Selection, Training and Development, Performance Management, Incentives, Succession Planning), Process, System Intentional acts, Accidental Failures, and Security risks, as well as External Events (Natural Disasters, Loss of Key Suppliers, Utility Failure, Change in Systems).• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Support the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management program for integrating Strategic, Business, and Operational risks with other company tools and management systems.• Advanced Risk Assessment: Led the modification and development of advanced risk assessment methodologies, authored risk algorithm documents, and collaborated with the Risk and Reliability team to prepare and present risk assessment findings and recommendations to senior leadership.• Technical Expertise: Provided technical expertise in operational risk management, conducting risk assessment workshops and utilizing risk assessment methodologies and related risk management tools. • Risk Escalation and Treatment: Ensure the escalation of significant risks and supported the development of effective risk treatment and loss prevention programs through strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, fostering collaboration with a diverse workforce.• Training Delivery: Designed and delivered ongoing risk management training to Risk Business Partners and Risk and Control Owners.• Key Resource: Acted as a key resource for technical and operational risk management.• Policy and Procedure Development• Risk Culture Promotion

Asaluye - Iran

To formulate and direct the implementation of PSM strategy, the facilitation of process hazard analysis/studies, auditing of PSM requirements and providing process safety management guidance and support to line management during implementation of the PSM standards.• Governance of process safety management requirements in addition to covering all aspects of PSM including Safety Management System and identifying process hazards.• Development, implementation and enablement of process safety standards and specifications.• Conducting process safety management audits.• Incident investigation, root cause analyses, troubleshooting and problem solving.• Risk assessment facilitation for process hazard analysis (HAZOP, LOPA, RAM, SIL, FMEA, Dow’s F&EI/CEI, Pipeline risk assessment, QRA, etc.) and act as champion leader for process hazard analysis throughout the company.• Consequence modeling & probability analysis (fault tree / event tree / PHAST Risk software).• Monitoring risk reduction and controls.• Effective liaison with other disciplines in the company and with external consultants / companies.• Liaison with accredited engineering facilities with respect to process projects.• Technical value addition to Operations, Maintenance, Asset integrity and Engineering disciplines.• Establishing & Implementing Management of Change for ensuring that modifications and projects are designed to correct process safety specifications and requirements.• Liaising with outside organizations and institution with respect to risk related issues.• Prepare process safety project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions and submit reports as required by the external auditing agencies.• Conduct frequent inspection to eliminate risk of fire, explosion and release.• Specify requirement for any new project related to safety and firefighting.• Check and approve the safety and fire engineering (design / development).

Iran

To formulate and direct the implementation of an HSE strategy, that will improve HSE performance and general specialized services in entrenching a sustainable “zero harm culture” that will enable the company maintain and achieve the strategic objectives and world-class HSE performance. • To formulate and develop the HSE strategy to support company mission/vision/values, policies and strategic objectives, to be the world class polymers producing company in the Middle East. • Formulation, development & implementation/enablement of appropriate programs/processes to ensure that HSE strategies and related initiatives are embedded. • Advise/propose to company management on prescribed HSE (process safety) strategies based on international best practices, JV governance and international trends. • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. • Direct & control HSE operations so that agreed HSE targets & objectives are achieved. • Develop & implement/enable co-operative operations within the different departmental/divisional areas in the company. • Incident analysis, trend analysis and reporting (incident learning’s). • Managing others & creating a high performance team ensuring targets are achieved. • Prepare annual budgets and plans for HSE department so that it has sufficient resources to achieve its agreed objectives. • Co-ordination and driving of continuous improvement processes with regard to zero harm through facilitation, sharing and implementation of best practices and auditing. • Development of specialized HSE services, to support/advise operations/company management on HSE matters.

Asaluye- Iran

• To develop and implement health, safety and environmental training strategies and preparing internal policies.• To conduct HSE training needs assessment, driving relevant training needs for staff individuals and organization, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed and preparing training matrixes. • To determine the best methods of performing training courses (such as self-study, lecture, practical workshops, E-Learning or blended methods)• To identify, evaluate and manage external training and accreditation bodies / agencies and providers necessary to deliver required HSE training to appropriate standards. • To ensure that HSE training programs cover all determined safety legislation and all the policies and practices are adopted. • To cooperate and attend in technical safety reviews, for new projects and preparing and/or revising standard (Safe) operating guidelines and training courseware accordingly.• To participate in accident/incident investigations for identifying causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevent via training and manage to producing subsequent training materials.• To participate in HSE audits and emergency drills as an evaluator, reviewing and analyzing relevant records and planning/ producing required trainings to remedy the shortcomings. • Teaching and instructing following courses:- HAZOP Study & PHA pro software application- Permit to Work (hot work / cold work / confined space entry / excavation / radio graphic)- Positive Energy Isolation (Electrical and Mechanical), Lock-out / Tag- out Procedure- Management of Change (MOC) system and processes- Process safety management standards- Risk Assessment Techniques (FTA, ETA, FMEA, RAM, SIL, LOPA, QRA …)- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (5 whys, R-CAT)• To plan departmental/functional HSE training budgets, forecast costs and delegate numbers as required through organizational planning and budgeting systems.

Assaluye, Iran

• Occupational and Process Safety Advisory: Provided occupational and process safety advice and support for project team.• Pre-Start up Safety Reviews: Conducted Pre-Start up Safety Reviews for commissioning various plants, including Olefin, MD/HD PE, LD PE, and off-site facilities.• Continuous Improvement: Coordinated and drove continuous improvement processes with a focus on achieving "zero harm." Facilitated the sharing and implementation of best practices and conducted audits.• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Conducted hazard identification and risk assessment activities to enhance safety.• Incident Investigations and Analysis: Conducted incident investigations, root cause analyses, and incident analysis, including trend analysis and reporting. Prepared incident learning materials.• Specialized HSE Services: Developed specialized HSE services to support and advise functional managers on HSE matters.• Collaboration with Engineering: Cooperated with the engineering department on safety design engineering for various aspects, including Fire Water Hydraulics, Fire Water Demand Calculations, Foam Calculations, Hazardous Area Evaluations, Total Flooding Systems, and Passive Fire Protection Systems for petrochemical and refinery plants.• Senior Safety Engineering: Worked as a senior safety engineer during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases. Participated in various HAZOP Study and safety review sessions for modification, debottlenecking, and designing new projects, in addition to Pre-Start up Safety Reviews.

Asaluye-Iran

• Safety Observation and Mitigation: Identified unsafe practices, behaviors, and conditions and facilitated the implementation of mitigating measures to enhance safety.• Legal Workplace Inspections: Planned and conducted legal inspections of work areas, compiling comprehensive reports to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.• Accident/Incident Investigations: Conducted and facilitated formal accident/incident investigations, delving into root causes and providing recommendations for prevention.• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Determined hazard types and facilitated risk assessments, employing methodologies such as What-If Analysis, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).• Cultivating Compliance Culture: Encouraged and drove a culture of adherence to safety requirements, promoting safety as a core value within the organization.• Lead Indicator Utilization: Promoted the use of lead indicators to proactively identify and address potential safety issues.• Safety Behavior Process Roll-Out: Assisted in the rollout of safety behavior processes, contributing to the establishment of a safety-conscious organizational culture.

Shiraz - Iran

• HSE Management System Establishment: Established the Health, Safety, and Environment Management System (HSE-MS) and led the development and implementation of integrated management systems, including ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001, and ISO 9001. Monitored HSE performance and addressed conventional HSE issues.• Safety Plan and Hazard Assessment: Created comprehensive safety plans for the plant, including hazard assessments and emergency response plans to ensure preparedness for unforeseen events.• Incident Management: Investigated, recorded, and reported all incidents, encompassing near misses, damages, or injuries. Conducted root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.• Safe Systems of Work: Established safe systems of work for various scenarios, such as confined spaces, lone working, lifting operations and rigging, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), working at heights, excavation and trenches, safety observations, heat stress management, manual handling, electrical safety, and the application of Permit to Work systems.

Shiraz - Iran

Iran

Master’S Degree, Chemical Engineering - Process Safety, 17.60 (A)

Activities and Societies: - Consequence Modeling and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for Bushehr Petrochemical Company - Cost & Benefit.

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical Engineering, A