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Jan Hendrik Nicholas Kruger

HSSE Manager Lead Auditor & Trainer

Doha, Qatar

Work Experience

  • PMC HSSE ManagerFull Time

    Egis Rail

    Jun 2014 - Present -11 yrs

    Qatar , Doha

    • Job Details:Provided positive leadership within the area of operation and promotion of adoption of best practice. Promotion of enthusiastic HSSE culture that delivered a positive commitment to and engaged all employees in the continuous improvement of HSSE performance. Monitored and reported on the progress and effectiveness of the HSSE management system against performance standards and made recommendations for improvement as appropriate. Monitored and reported on operational HSSE performance and made recommendations for improvement and ensured that effective action was taken as needed. Lead and provided functional management for HSSE personnel. Assisted with the identification of HSSE training needs, and monitored the delivery and recording. Monitored and reported on the implementation of the approved HSSE objectives. Promptly alerted line and functional management to significant accidents and incidents and where appropriate was involved in the investigation and ensured that the findings are reported. Reviewed accident and incident investigation reports, identified any trends and ensured that there was an appropriate response to prevent future recurrence. Monitored all operational controls of the Contractor, and performed periodic inspections and audits to ensure compliance and recorded unsafe acts and conditions in compliance with Unsafe Act Condition Reporting. Contributions: Accountable for the effectiveness of the HSE Plan and Procedures Ensured that the safety policy and safety objectives are established and compatible with the strategic direction of Qatar Rail Ensured the proper resources and safety requirements are in place Promoted safety all the time - achieved 6 million hours with zero fatalities or losses.
  • Project HSSE ManagerFull Time

    Orascom

    Nov 2011 - Jun 2014 -2 yrs, 7 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:As HSSE Manager responsibilities for the functions in Key Result Areas were as follows: Provided HSE leadership, support and coaching for the site; Provided HSE program direction to all personnel, identifying and addressing the gaps through HSE assessments, inspections, field visits and/or mini-audits ensuring that corrective actions are effective. Handled day to day monitoring of HSE Policies, Plans & Procedures at site level and conducted audits, assessing and establishing full ‘Safety Integrated Management’ programmes and resolving bottlenecks. Assists in drafting HSE Communications, policies, procedures and guidelines; stayed current on regulatory and client developments; developed site-specific HSE Plans or HSE Bridging Documents where required. Reviewed the comprehensiveness of risk assessments and ensured that all risks were identified and control measures were put in place. Reviewed and commented on the HSE plans of contractors and subcontractors, strengthened the provisions and ensured strict enforcement on site. Audited and reviewed the training compliance process for employees; ensuring correct training were given as needed; Conducted Toolbox talks each week. Was responsible for driving incident investigation processes ensuring that root causes have been identified and corrective actions were adequate to address issues; ensured documentation were professionally written and were completed on time as per the HSE MS; participated in HSE related meetings with Project Director, Safety Advisors & Coordinators, and various Safety professionals including Client Representatives. Contributions: Managed all EHS aspects and staffs at our site. Established programs that ensured beyond compliance performance through management commitment, employee participation, and comprehensive risk evaluations.
  • Project HSSE ManagerFull Time

    Al Ahmadiah Aktor

    Oct 2009 - Nov 2011 -2 yrs, 1 month

    United Arab Emirates , Al Fujayrah

    • Job Details:Duties as HSSE Manager included: Implemented and managed a robust HSSE management system and HSSE training. Continued the development and implementation of the HSSE systems, including control procedures, introduction, and development of processes across all operations and established audit systems. Developed HSSE standards, conducted inspections and audits to monitor processes in projects. Informed all personnel including subcontractors about the company’s HSE policies and procedures. Ensured staff trained all aspects of operations within HSSE governance and worked on best practices in behavioral safety, company safety policy, and procedures, accident reporting procedures, etc. Advised project personnel & subcontractors regarding safe working practices & promoted a culture of safety. Participated in HSSE and management meetings and reported on all HSE-related issues, activities, and events. Contributions: Successfully implemented HSSE management and training systems to achieve 3.5 million hours without losses due to time injury. Managed the health, safety, environmental and security performance to meet the industry standards.
  • Senior HSSE ManagerFull Time

    Archirodon Construction

    Oct 2007 - Oct 2009 -2 yrs

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Duties as HSSE Manager included: Handled day to day monitoring of HSE policy, plans & procedures at the site level and conducted audits on sites in order to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to industry standards and best practices. Completed HSE reviews on a wide variety of facilities and equipment to assure compliance with HSE standards (including new or repaired plant equipment, various manufacturing machines, plant construction projects, etc.). As HSE team leader conducted surprise visits or safety raids and audits in order to identify areas for corrective action. Reviewed the comprehensiveness of Risk assessments, JSA, PTWs, and other safe systems of work. Reviewed and commented on the HSE plans of contractors, strengthened the provisions and ensured strict enforcement on site. Responsible for taking a leading role in incident investigations, and reporting and recommended barriers to be put in place towards preventing future reoccurrence. Responsible for ensuring qualified and competent HSE professionals are deployed and effectively managed to meet company HSE manpower resource need and standards. (Also in control of numerous subcontractors) Chaired meetings with various safety professionals - Including client representatives. Supported management directions on HSE related issues -As Project Safety Manager, Alexandria, Egypt (September 2009 – October 2009), handled a Thermal Power Plant to turn around deteriorating failing safety standards. -As Project HSE Manager, Cairo West, Egypt (March 2009 – August 2009), engaged at a Thermal Power Plant, to ‘turn round’ failing standards on-site and re-established all procedures & processes in line with correct standards over the six-month period leading to the full successful passing of an external audit. -As Project HSE Manager, Damietta, Egypt (October 2007 – March 2009), handled an Onshore/Offshore Project worth £95million for a major Harbor Terminal project with over 2,000 workers. Implemented all standards & procedures through in-depth training and established a team of local safety trainers to thereafter develop into Senior Safety Officers and oversee best practice implementation. Contributions: Provided safe systems of work, modified risk assessments, reduced accident rate and achieved company's goal of an accident-free environment with 3.7 million hours without lost time injury. Ensured all industry standards were continually met and exceeded, utilizing 80% local workforce and successfully implemented all standards & procedures and through in-depth training sessions over nine months. Conducted awareness of company policies and procedures. Successfully handled the certification for ISO 14000 and OSHAS 18000 from TUV. Instrumental in generating, implementing and managing an effective HSE management system, met the norms stipulated in ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 certification and verified this through internal and third-party audits.
  • Education

    • College Diploma in LAW

      SA University of Technologies

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1986 - 3 yr

    Skills

    • Microsoft Office
    • Risk Management
    • Health, Safety and Environment
    • Hazard Identification
    • Accident Investigation
    • OSHAS
    • ISO 14001
    • ISO 9000
    • HSSE Training
    • Policy implementation
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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • HAZID, HAZOP & HAZAN

      VARIOUS·2008
    • NEBOSH

      NEBOSH·2008
    • Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2008

      2008
    • LABOR LAW

      EGYPT AND UAE·2007
    • Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems OHSAS 18001:2007

      2007
    • Lead Auditor IMS (Integrated Management System) - 9001, 14001 & 18001

      2007
    • ISO 2200: 2005 FSMS Internal Auditor

      2007
    • Hazard identification and risk assessment for Construction Supervisors

      VARIOUS·2006
    • Anglo Platinum Incident Causation Analyst Techniques

      ANGLO PLATINUM·2006
    • Integrated Safety Management System-Health, Safety, and Environmental Auditor

      2006
    • NASP Safety Diploma

      Egyptian Center for Industrial Safety & Training·2006
    • Lifting Plan Coordinator

      VARIOUS·2006
    • Root Cause Analysis Technique

      2005
    • Modern SHEQ/ Risk Assessment Management-Integrated Management System

      2004
    • Lead Auditor Environmental Management System (EMS) 14001:2004

      2004
    • Occupational Health Management Systems BS 8800

      1996
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