SHIRAJ SHAIK AHAMED

1. Strategic HSE Planning and Compliance.

• HSE Management System (HSEMS): Develop and implement a project-specific HSE Plan that aligns with international standards (ISO 45001 for Safety, ISO 14001 for Environment), and local regulations, to submit to the client for approval.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure the project adheres to Omani national labor laws, environmental permits, and grid-specific safety codes.
• Permit Management: Ensure that the site management acquires and renews all necessary environmental and safety permits required for construction and grid connection.

2. Risk Management and Site Operations

• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA): Lead the identification of risks specific to solar installations, such as working at height (on mounting structures), heavy lifting, and electrical hazards, and prepare a risk register for daily use by the site team.
• Permit to Work (PTW) and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO): Implement and strictly enforce a Permit to Work system and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, especially during the commissioning.
• Site Inspections & Audits: Conduct daily walkthroughs and formal weekly audits to identify unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring that immediate corrective actions are taken.
• Subcontractor Management: Prequalify subcontractors based on their HSE track record, and monitor their compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

3. Training and Cultural Leadership

• Safety Inductions: Ensure every worker, visitor, and contractor undergoes a site-specific safety induction before entering the work area.
• Toolbox Talks (TBT): Organize and sometimes lead daily TBTs focused on the specific tasks of the day (e.g., handling PV modules, trenching for DC cabling).
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and test emergency response plans (ERPs) for medical emergencies, fires, or environmental spills, accounting.

4. Solar-Specific Technical Oversight.

• Electrical Safety: Focus on DC arc flash hazards, high-voltage AC connections, and ensuring proper grounding (earthing) across the vast array of areas.
• Heat Stress Management: Particularly in climates such as Oman, managing hydration, rest cycles, and shade for workers is a critical safety responsibility.
• Logistics and Traffic Management: Solar projects involve massive deliveries of glass modules and steel. The HSE manager must manage internal traffic to prevent collisions between heavy machinery and workers.
• Environmental stewardship: Manage dust control and waste management

5. Incident Management and Reporting

• Investigation: Lead the investigation of any near misses, first aid cases, or lost time injuries (LTIs) using root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence.
• KPI Tracking: Maintain accurate records of safety statistics (man-hours, TRIR, LTIFR), and provide monthly HSE reports to project owners and stakeholders.
• Corrective Action Tracking: Ensure that all findings from audits and incident reports are closed out within the agreed timeframe.

• Worked as a secondment QHSE advisor to the corporate QHSE team of MZEC, providing daily guidance to leadership on all HSE-related matters.
• Played a key role in achieving 25 million safe man-hours without LTI or major incidents across all regions from April 2018 to September 2024.
• Implemented and annually revised the HSE Management System (HSEMS) in line with statutory and corporate requirements.
• Participated in the evaluation of HSE scopes within contractor tenders, ensuring compliance with minimum safety requirements and eligibility during bidding.
• Approved HSE Plans and Risk Assessments at both project initiation and execution stages.
• Led the revision of outdated HSE documentation, including: Mazoon Contractors HSE Requirements Document, Contractors’ HSE Procedures Manual.
• Developed improved, user-friendly templates for HSE inspections and audits aligned with current statutory and regulatory clauses.
• Participated in project kickoff meetings to provide lessons learned and improvement strategies based on past contractor performance.
• Reviewed HSE arrangements embedded within contractor project drawings in coordination with client civil teams.
• Conducted Site Mobilization Audits covering contractor offices, stores, camps, and site setups, issuing formal approvals to proceed with execution.
• Conducted routine and management-accompanied site visits across all Mazoon project locations, issuing detailed HSE inspection reports and corrective action plans.
• Participated in project review meetings (weekly/monthly/quarterly), providing feedback to client project managers and engineers and advising on corrective measures and legislative updates.
• Chaired contractor HSE review meetings and supported continual performance improvement initiatives.
• Actively engaged in incident investigations, collaborating with the client's top management, and providing recommendations for remedial and preventive actions.
• Designed and delivered regular HSE training for: Newly joined graduate engineers and employees, Contractor project teams and site workers.
• Mentored graduate HSE engineers to build competency and independence in executing duties.
• Collaborated with department heads (Design, Execution, Monitoring & Control, Testing & Commissioning) to address HSE concerns on a daily basis.
• Participated in contractor HSE staff selection as a panel member for interviews.
• Launched governorate-wide HSE Awareness Programs, recognizing and awarding top performers to promote a strong safety culture.
• Conducted monthly safety topic check-ins with engineers and coordinated external training sessions on First Aid, Fire Warden duties, etc.
• Reviewed emergency response plans and conducted: Quarterly mock drills at client offices, Surprise emergency drills at project sites.
• Client: Nama Electricity Distribution Company (formerly Mazoon Electricity Distribution Company - MZEC)

• Implemented the HSE Management System in alignment with the project's HSE Plan.
• Ensured full compliance with Qatar's national HSE regulations and relevant international standards.
• Conducted daily site visits to monitor HSE practices and issued observation reports to subcontractors, requiring timely corrective actions.
• Prepared comprehensive daily and weekly HSE inspection reports for submission to project management.
• Regularly reported to the Project Manager regarding site HSE status, highlighting areas of concern, consultant/client-raised issues, and recommending actionable measures.
• Participated in joint walkthroughs with clients and consultants to present HSE arrangements and highlight site improvements.
• Held regular HSE performance meetings with subcontractor management, often in the presence of the client or consultant, to discuss ongoing performance and improvement areas.
• Led and participated in client and consultant HSE meetings to review past performance, address issues, and share lessons learned.
• Actively involved in accident/incident and near-miss investigations, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Conducted weekly and ad-hoc HSE training sessions for all levels of staff, including construction managers, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and workers.
• Client: Kahramaa - Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation

• Reported directly to the Operations HSE Manager on all HSE matters and conducted daily HSE inspections as per assigned directives.
• Reviewed and updated the existing HSE Plan and Risk Assessments for final approval by the HSE Manager; communicated revisions to all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensured proper implementation of the HSE Management System (HSEMS) throughout the project and monitored performance through KPIs and compliance indicators.
• Participated in monthly and quarterly HSE review meetings, providing feedback on site safety observations, issues, and recommended actions.
• Actively participated in all accident/incident investigations, prepared formal reports, and co-led debrief meetings with the HSE Manager to discuss root causes and lessons learned.
• Conducted and documented emergency mock drills monthly, evaluating preparedness and response times across site personnel.
• Led HSE awareness briefings and toolbox talks on key safety topics including: Work at Height Safety, Confined Space Entry, Lifting and Rigging Operations, General Site Safety Practices.