Raafat Saad

About the Candidate

Raafat Saad

HSE Professional

Phone +968 77210041 Phone +2 01000069569

E-mail rafatmhs@gmail.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafatmhs/

Results-driven team player HSE and business sustainability leader with 10+ years of success across diverse industries (Oil& Gas, Automotive, Testing & Certification, Construction, and Renewable Energy). Skilled in developing HSSE programs that demonstrably minimize hazards, ensure compliance, and achieve company goals. A collaborative team player with strong technical and leadership capabilities.

Work History
Jul 2023 – Feb 2024
HSSE MANAGER
China Energy Engineering Group Co., Egypt
• Ensure full compliance with the IFC and EBRD Performance Standards on Environmental and Social aspects of the project.
• Accountable for development and implementation of an effective HSSE Risk Management System (prevention and repression) and HSSE Performance Management System.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective Emergency Response Plan.
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Initiates and ensures that investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe working conditions are conducted in a complete and prompt manner, providing remedial actions to achieve effective incident prevention and avoidance of losses.
• Acts as liaison with government agencies and serves as a site Team representative in case of inquiries and inspections to correct deficiencies and minimize citations and fines for non-compliance.
• Actively supports and promotes a pro-active positive HSSE culture within the entire organization (incl. Contractors).
• Sets up and implements HSSE Behavior-Based programs and promotional activities that will improve the employee’s HSE awareness and ownership.

Feb 2023 – Jul 2023
HSSE MANAGER
Karmsolar, Egypt
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Lead, guide and complete HSES prequalification requirements and due diligence for all external parties, such as lenders, government entities, etc. Identify potential hazards and recommend solutions at all stages of the project, including design review.
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Assist Project Managers to ensure compliance by all project contractors with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
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Prepare HSES Plans, Procedures, Risk assessments for the projects, and all Health, Safety and environment-related documentation to ensure compliance with KarmSolar and local requirements.
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Conduct regular inspections of construction and operational sites to make sure that the activities are executed as per the HSES plan and procedures.
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Monitor implementation of environmental and social mitigation measures during construction and O&M phases.
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Ensure proper HSES training of Company staff; organize HSES promotion.
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Ensure that all sites are legally compliant in all aspects of HSES and Quality Lead accidents and incidents investigations.
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Develop and review performance goals and HSES objectives and targets, including KPIs.
Aug 2021 – Feb 2023
HSE MANAGER
Nubian Mining Company, Egypt
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Implement the company’s HSE policies and approach of working together to achieve zero harm.
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Prepare and enforce policies to establish a positive HSE culture.
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Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims.
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Assure contractors’ compliance to HSE requirements by implementing the HSE Program audit and inspection program.
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Encourage an open attitude towards reporting incidents and discussions of incidents, their causes, and recommendations.
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Incentivize worker uptake of safe working practices.
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Ensure a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices.
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Carry out and document daily HSE inspections and facilitate weekly and monthly management safety walks.
Sep 2018 – Aug 2021
HSSE Manager
Greencells Suninfinite JV – Benban Solar Park, Egypt
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Ensure full compliance with the IFC and EBRD Performance Standards on Environmental and Social aspects.
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Accountable for development and implementation of an effective HSSE Risk Management System and HSSE Performance Management System.
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Initiates and ensures that investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe working conditions are conducted in a complete and timely manner, providing remedial actions to achieve effective incident prevention and avoidance of losses.
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Actively supports and promotes a pro-active positive HSSE culture within the entire organization (incl Contractors)
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Sets up and implements HSSE Behavior-Based programs and promotional activities that will improve HSSE awareness and ownership.
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Work closely with management to develop and implement the organization’s policies and plans. HSSE Matters.
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Apr 2018 – Sep 2018
Freelance HSE Consultant
SGS, Egypt
PROJECTS:
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TOTAL EGYPT CNG BUSINESS HAZID STUDY
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SHELL EGYPT HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION
Apr 2017 – Apr 2018
HSE manager
SGS, Egypt
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Implement practical and effective methods, both preventive and remedial, for promoting health and safety and safe working practices in the workplace
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Conduct and organize internal and compliance HSE audits of all company sites, report findings, and manage issue log through to completion.
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Lead and motivate all departments to enhance the organization’s HSE culture.
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Keep up to date with changes in current local legislation as per labor law and implement such changes where relevant.
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Liaise with the Facilities Coordinator to establish contractor health and safety procedures.
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Immediately contact the leadership team if situations are found that require immediate rectification or the stopping of any operation.
Jan 2017 – Mar 2017
HSE Field Engineer
SGS-General Motors Egypt, Egypt
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Support GM-Egypt safety team in the factory extension project.
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Providing field safety resources for the project
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Handle a daily ESOT (environmental safety observation tour) with contractors and GM representatives to assist with unsafe practices and conditions and recommend remedial actions.
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Hold a daily progress meeting to show the contractors representatives the daily violation to ensure avoiding a recurrence.
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Hold a daily JLUM (job line-up meeting) to discuss the scheduled tasks on site and how to achieve them safely without downtime.
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Assist and review the pre-task plan with contractors before the beginning of every job.
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017
HSE Field Engineer
Dasco Petroleum Services, Onshore workover/drilling rig, Egypt
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Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.
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Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control programs.
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Draft a future safety plan based on real-time experiences and facts.
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Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.
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Enhance the HSE culture of safety through the STOP card program, daily safety meeting, emergency drills to evaluate the crew readiness.
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Make sure that the employee applies the company standards and policies.
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Education
Feb 2024 – Ongoing
NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (IDip).
Jan 2019 – Oct 2021
MBA: Strategic Management.
Arab Academy of Science, Technology, And Maritime Transportation – Egypt
Jan 2008 – Jul 2013
Bachelor’s degree of Engineering: Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering.
Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University – Egypt
Certifications
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Lead Auditor.
NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate).
IOSH Managing Safely.
Occupational Safety and Health Advanced Diploma (60 Training Hours).
OSHA #510 Construction Standards (30 Training Hours Program).
OSHA #511 General Standards (30 Training Hours Program).
Scaffold Competent Person/Inspector Certificate – STI.
SAChE Certificate Program – Basics of Laboratory Safety certificate.
Welding Health and Safety – Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB).
NHCPS-Basic Life Support Certificate.
BBS (Behavioral based safety) training.
PTW (Permit to Work) training.
LOTO (Lock out – tag out) training.
Safe Lifting Operation training.
H2S and SO2 Safety – ABCS Learning Center.
Affiliations
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ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals)
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Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers
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Languages
ARABIC: Native
ENGLISH: Fluent
Skills
Outstanding Communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent Presentation skills
Ability to work for high standard without excessive supervision
Team worker
Analytical and Problem-solving skills
Planning and organizing skills
Strong Leadership skills
References
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Eduardo Lopez, HSSSE Director – CHINA ENERGY ENGINEERING GROUP CO.
+201155711224, eduardo.lopez@ztpceg.com
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Ibrahim Metawie, COO – KarmSolar.
+201222417852, ibrahim.metawie@karmsolar.com
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Joseph Yazbek, General Manager – ISK – NMC.
+96171578992, j.yazbek@iskcm.com
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Ilian Nikolov, Project Manager – Greencells SunInfinite.
+971501542019, i.nikolov@greencells.com
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Ziad Otey, Managing Director – SGS,
+201000053333, Ziad.Otey@sgs.com