1. NOUMAN AKBAR
Quality, Safety, Lead Auditor, ISO & API-Q2 Practitioner, Trainer, Performance Excellence and Lean
Specialist
SQ&SHE professional having twelve years of significant broad-based experience in international repute organizations
across Middle East, Asia & Europe (Exploration & Production of Oil & Gas Sector, Design Engineering and Construction
sectors (EPCs). Experienced in the development of Management systems (ISOs, API-Q2, and OHSASs & Expert in Lean
Systems and Process-re-engineering), project management, monitoring & evaluation as lead auditor, strategic
planning, business process development, quality management and EHS compliance. Managed cross functionally
regional teams across Middle East as Lead / Expert practitioner, Quality Manager, Lead Auditor, Compliance Officer
and have regional responsibilities along with managerial roles since year 2008.
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Dubai, UAE
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Work Experience Skills & Competencies
02/2014 - Present
Corporate Manager (Quality & Safety Systems Leader)
OiLSERV
Accomplishments:
Overseeing the Organizational interests across all Business Groups and Business Lines for SHE & SQ in OiLSERV. Leaded the
Certification Project for ISO & API-Q2; Organizational Excellence & Strong QAQC footing in Market. Developed the Companies ISO
9001, 29001, 14001, OHSAS 18001, API Q2 management systems which completed the final certification audit in November 2015. I
also developed OSCARs (OiLSERV – Stop – Consult – Act – Report) system for use by front line personnel and the ORBIS (OiLSERV Risk
and barrier Information System) reporting platform from scratch along with our own developer. Conducted the internal audit cycle
for year 2014 & 2015 for complete organization & reported in newly developed audit module. Did process re-engineering for the
existing systems & procedures to make them align with ISO, API and OGP requirements of an Oil Service Company.
Dubai, UAE
Achievements
A - Worked as QHSSE Manager, Management Representative, Lead IMS Auditor, Trainer,
Compliance & Certification Team Lead, API-Q2 practitioner at different establishments
throughout my fast tracked career in GCC, UK & Pak
B - Trained more than 900 Sr. Mgt./ Engineers/Officers at various levels & functions in the
domain of occupational health, safety, environment, quality assurance, quality control,
internal auditing & Conducted number of Mgt. Skill Development workshops
C - Developed, implemented and established Integrated QHSE Systems (Integrated
Management Systems) in for 6 MNCs
D - Conducted / supervised more than 200 hazards identification and risk assessment
including aspect & impact studies as well
E - Managed, Conducted, & Supervised 6 certification, 9 surveillance and 4 recertification
IMS Audits by DNV, LRQA & BVQI – Certification bodies for different organizations
F - More than 1400 Hours of internal & external auditing conducted at various offices,
sites, locations, clients, sub-contractors etc
G - Planned / conducted nearly 165 PDCA based QHSE system audits of various
establishments (IMS, HSMS, EMS & QMS, API, ISO)
H - Developed QHSE related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and established associated
management programs for various functional groups
I - Conducted / organized Peer Reviews, gap studies & gap audits of various business units
to analyze QHSE performance
J - Strong implementation skills for IMS compliance at offices & sites as per certification
requirements / client, legal & corporate requirements
07/2012 – 01/2014
HSE & Q Manager
Sanjel
Accomplishments:
Established & Managing HSE, QAQC and Training functions for Sanjel Operations. Also supporting Middle East and Corporate HSE&Q
in Canada for QHSE system development, deployment and trainings at various levels. Actively involved with client solution function
for all type of pre-qualification activities / assessments, audits and tenders. Also representing Sanjel at all Client forums, meetings /
presentations and involved in site visits and internal audits for Iraq operations. Playing a contributory role in the global team of
HSE&Q managers for Sanjel’s planning, developing and deploying of HSEMS, QMS and Behavior based safety programs and reporting
system across Sanjel.
Erbil, Iraq
04/2010 – 06/2012
Performance Improvement & Lead Auditor (QHSE & Training)
PAL Group (A Royal Group Company)
Accomplishments:
Working as Management Representative, Trainer & Internal Lead auditor for Tafseer & PAL Group; looking after the Integrated
Management System Development and Certification along with compliance process across the companies & all sites. Acting In-charge
for all QHSSE and Training & Development functions as well.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08/2009 – 04/2010
QHSE Manager
Al Masaood Bergum (Offshore) and WWW Projects (Port)
Accomplishments:
Worked as QHSE Manager for AMB in Offshore Rig Manufacturing Unit, Managed three sections HSE, QA / QC & Doc. Controllers &
Site Operations for different Offshore Turnkey Projects in Dubai. (Project Based, UAE)
Also worked as QHSE Manager at Ras Laffan for Port Expansion Project in Doha for the main Contractor, developed the complete
HSEQ-MS for the sub-contractor. (Project Based, Qatar)
UAE & Qatar
08/2008 – 08/2009
QSE Manager Northern Gulf (Qatar, Bahrain, Sharjah, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia)
Atkins
Accomplishments:
Working as QSE Manager Northern Gulf and support for Regional QHSE Team based in Dubai. Received “Project Management Master
Class” different modules training from Atkins to develop skills as Project Manager & to integrate QSE role into current projects.
Responsible for QSE Operations in Qatar and Team Support for Northern Gulf (NG). Providing BMS (Bus. Mgt. Sys.) trainings across
the region and implementing the QA/QC Mgt. Sys. in ME&I. Key member of Northern Gulf Technical QHSSE Board of Directors,
implementing all the directives cross NG. Conducting IMS audits cross the region on different ongoing projects through different
phases. Managing day to day QHSE activities, monthly reporting, regional reporting, QHSE trainings, performance reviews for
Northern Gulf Staff and QHSE Teams across different countries. Key member for “Regional Business Improvement” team across
region (ME & I), contributing through Lean Engineering and Process optimization for implementing BMS in Atkins at all project
phases. Developing & using BMS Sys., Commercial Portal, SharePoint, AXIS, JDE and QHSE Team Space across the region.
Doha, Qatar
Certifications
Certified Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor, IRCA UK (2007)
Certified Environment Management Systems Lead Auditor, IRCA UK (2007)
Certified Occupational Health & Safety Lead Auditor, IRCA UK (2008)
COPC (Six Sigma) Analyst / Change Team Lead (2005)
Internal Auditor (LRQA) (2008)
PMP & Lean – Certification (Atkins) (2009)
IOSH Certified (2009)
Performance Mgt. & Balance Scorecard (pbviews) Certification – London, UK (2006)
Internal Auditor (QHSE) (BV) (2014)
API-Q2 Practitioner (API) (2015)
Internal Auditor (IMS) (New Standards) (GMES) (2016)
06/2007 – 08/2008
QHSSE & EEP Sr. Coordinator
Weatherford
Accomplishments:
Managing & implementing QHSSE for all product lines in UAE, also EEP – global team member for training and implementation (ERP,
WPTS, QMS, EMS, IMS). Representing the company at all QSE client meetings, presentations related to 16 different product line
operations, addressing all NCRs through WPTS and closing them effectively. Using TOPS system for Wire line operations and also JDE
for inventory management. Implementing Weatherford Performance Tracking System (WPTS) in UAE. Trained more than 275
employees of the company for the New System (WPTS) & its full implementation was achieved within record time. To ensure
Procedures are followed and implemented as per QHSE System Manual and ISO Standards, Certification is managed. Support QHSSE
audits carried out by Customer and Certification body (DNV) for all operations. Coordinated & managed all different PLs certification
for ISO 9001, ISO 29001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Acted as the internal lead auditor and conducted approx. 64 internal PL audits
and 15 external sub-contractor audits on behalf of WFT AUH. Supporting the Department Heads on QHSE & EEP related matters. (E.g.
documentation, inspection, HSE Statistics, Presentations, internal audits, IMS and quality planning). Carry out internal, housekeeping
and supplier Audits as per Audit plan. Draft and update Procedures, Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, Environmental Aspects &
impacts etc in the QHSE Manual. Along with client management also did investigation of Accident, Customer Complaints and HSE
Observation reports. Conducted QHSE Induction, HSSE, EEP, QMS, Risk Assessment Training to the workforce acted as internal
training and competency resource as well. Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly QAQC / HSSE / Training – reporting for all PLs.
Worked also on the integration and implementation of Integrated Quality Mgt. System for WF across different PLs. Quality
enhancement and certification for all PLs was the main KPI, well achieved on time and received number of management
appreciations locally and globally from Weatherford International and clients as well.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07/2004 – 07/2005
Trainee Senior Management
Attock (Oil) Refinery Limited, (ARL) Pakistan
Accomplishments:
Worked in the Planning & Development, Human Resource Development and Project
Management departments for the oil refinery. Equip myself with Competence
Management System, had relevant expertise to develop & update HR polices, employee
manuals, Workforce development strategies & their implementation. Remained the
member of HR rationalization committee & HR Study having theme; ‘right person for the
right job, at right time & place’. Received Operational & Non-operational Knowledge of Oil
refinery, Exploration & Production (E & P) companies, Joint Ventures. Capable of
developing / planning HRIS in collaboration with consultants, as per company's
requirement. Expertise of facilitation and implementation of corporate governance by
proposing strategic options to align company’s overall operations with its vision, mission
and goals. Prepared Service Level Agreements (SLA) for internal and external customers.
Worked in Training & Development Section of HR on development for “Systematic
Training & Development Model” & “Psychometric Testing - Climate Surveys for
employees”. Worked on Training Need Assessment, Training Evaluation, and developed
different Work Time Learning Sessions and Capacity Building trainings. Also worked on
“Business Process Outsourcing – BPO” Knowledge Center for the Refinery.
07/2005 – 05/2007
Corporate Planning Officer & Trainer
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) (HQ)
Accomplishments:
Worked for Strategic Planning & Development, Human Resource Management, R & D and Quality Management System
Implementation departments. Develop & Monitor number of internees at OGDCL. Developed HR-Strategic Plan in 2005 for the
OGDCL and was part of its restructuring process (similar to PETRONAS, studied as well). Worked on the Annual Performance
Appraisal System (ACR), developed TAPAE tool in collaboration with HR Consultant. Studied the Induction system of PSO &
Schlumberger and the best practices "Benchmarks – HR" for multinational & national Energy Sector & Telecom Industry respectively
for implementation. Also worked on the job description of the top & middle operational and non-operational tier of the organization
in collaboration with KPI/Benchmarking consultants M/s Schlumberger. Worked on T & D budget in OGDCL; developed training need
analysis system for different levels.
Islamabad, Pak
Islamabad, Pak
06/2003 – 09/2003
Management Trainee
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) (HQ)
Accomplishments:
In Policy, Research and Commercial Affairs sections, I developed different T & D modules
like – positive thinking, manager's tool kit, time management, personal excellence, project
management, negotiation skills, business communication, strategic management, team
building, induction plans and project management skills, delivered them at number of
places. Also developed proposals, working papers, and presentations on Human Resource
Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Benchmarking (BM), Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR), Capacity Building for the top management’s policy making.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Gold Medalist (2004) (CGPA: 3.91)
International Islamic University, Islamabad. Pakistan.
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Batch 6th Position (2003)
International Islamic University, Islamabad. Pakistan.
IT – Certification – Comsat, Islamabad (1999)
Schooling & College (thirteen years) – ICB G-6/3, Islamabad. Pakistan
Languages
Expert in English & Urdu (Reading, Writing & Speaking); Basic Level in Arabic
Interests
Reading, Swimming, Cycling, Hiking / Camping, Spending time with family and Traveling
Personal Information
DoB: 28th April 1982 (Age: 35), Married with one son and one daughter
Passport # CL1330883 (Pakistani) with valid UAE, Qatar & Pak Driving Licenses
Residency Visa for UAE, along with valid travel visas for Iraq & Saudi