Alan Ford (HSE Professional) UK National
CONTACT
UK Landline: +441512930655
UK Mobile: +44 (0)7599124595
KSA Mobile +966530594079
E-mail: alan4duk@msn.com
Personal Profile Statement
Committed & Experienced HSE professional & Leader across various Industry Fields
Competent at Corporate level, developing & implementing Management systems. Managing Mega Projects in Construction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Operations & Facility Management. Experience in roles as Client, PMC, Supervision Consultant & Principal Contractor.
26 Years’ experience as HSE Professional with over 12 years’ experience in the Middle East.
Achievements
? Implementation of HSE Management systems to BS OHSAS 18001:2007
? 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
? Managed HSE on Extremely Large & Complex Projects
? Track record of Improving HSE Performance
? Leading Large HSE Teams on mega Projects
? Experienced working with multi-cultural workforce
? Worked with all Construction disciplines in relation to HSE
? Worked Closely with the Environmental Agency on the Removal of Japanese Knotweed
? Managed HSE on Various Projects, Rail, Road, Infrastructure, Utilities, High Rise & Marine
? 5 Years offshore with-in Dive Team completing specialized high-risk schemes in Brent Field
? Excelled in developing Team members meet full potential & enhance qualifications
? Worked in the most challenging of environments from the North Sea to hot climates.
? Gained competence as a CAA Fire-Fighter with Airbus UK
? Lifetime of experience working with-in a team environment
? Experienced at working alone in remote & hazardous environment
Education
From 1993 – To 1996 B Eng., (Hons) Civil Engineering
(Salford University)
From 1996 – To 1997 NEBOSH General Certificate:
(Wirral Met)
From 2008 – To 2010 NVQ4 in Occupational Safety & Health Practice:
(City & Guilds)
From 2017 – To 2018 MSc in Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management
(Middlesex University)
Employment and Work Experience
From September 2021 – To Present HSE Manager Neom Project, Duba, Saudi Arabia. Project Value in Excess of $500 Billion. (PMC Role)
HSE Manager for Parsons PMC on the Neom Project (Neom Industrial City) Present scope of work is large scale earthworks, Process & stockpiles.
From January 2020 – To September 2021 Safety Specialist (Rail) Central Rail Alliance
Balfour Beatty & Network Rail JV: Supporting Depot & Site teams on Track Renewals & Drainage works. Accident & Incident Investigation with occasional site visits.
From December 2015 – To November 2019 (Supervision Consultant Role) Snr, HSE Manager Dorsch Qatar (Lusail City Development Project) The New Build of an entire City. Project Value $45 Billion.
As Snr, HSE Manager for the Supervisory Consultant. Reporting to the CRE & HSE Director. Tasked with the Development, Documentation & Implementation of the HSE, Management System as per Scope of work & in- line with OHSAS 18001:2007 Assessment Series. Providing Strategic direction within statutory compliance pertaining to HSE. Manage a team of Project based HSE Officers. Oversee of all contractors’ activities in relation to HSE. Review of Submitted contractor’s documentation. Accident & Incident investigation & reporting. Day to day liaison with the Client, Project Management & Contractors. Provide monitoring, support & advice on all high-risk activities. Ensure contractor compliance with all applicable legislation & promote Industry best practice. Project is one of the largest commercial projects in the world on completion Lusail City shall feature 19 distinctive districts offering a wide range of facilities. The Project at peak employed 42,000 people. Marine construction 25million cubes Dredging, 20 million Cubes of Land Reclamation, Sea Walls, Diaphragm Walls, Roads (Open Cut & Tunneling), Foot bridges, Piers, Jetty’s & Breakwaters.
From June 2015 – To December 2015 (Consultant Role) HSE Manager Fujita on the New Build of Red Line Depot & Green Line Stabling Yard in Qatar for Qatar Rail.
6 Month Project to Develop & Implement HSE Management System in line with BS OHSAS 1800
From April 2012 – To May 2015 (Project Management Role) HSE Manager LouisBerger/Systra/Canarail/Khatib Alami (Saudi North South Railway Project). New Construction of Rail line, 6 Stations, Maintenance accommodation & new depot. Project Value $3.5 Billion.
HSE Manager for the Project Management Consultant. Reporting to the Project Director. In charge of all HSE Matters across the Project in relation to HSE Systems & Management of the HSE team. Visiting Site locations & reporting of findings. Delivery of training to raise HSE awareness to Colleagues & Contractors. Largest rail Project in the world during that included the new build of 6 Railway stations from Riyadh to Qurrayatt, large depot in the eastern province, several accommodation units for track maintenance workers & 2,750km of bi-directional track. Construction of over 84km of new roads, bridges & Camel crossings.
From January 2010 – To February 2012 (Principal Contractor Role) Senior HSE Manager. El-Seif Construction (Covering Various Projects). Projects included, New Hotel, Haramain Highspeed Rail Station, Conference Centre & Princess Nora Woman’s University.
As Senior HSE Manager assisting the HSSEQ team in head office with the development of the HSE Management System. Reporting to the head of HSEQ. In addition to head Office duties, I also visited Construction site locations to support the Site based HSE Managers in raising HSE Awareness. Also, responsible for the resource of site security & their welfare provision.
From October 2007 – To December 2010 (Principal Contractor Role) Regional HSE Manager Daniel/Land & Marine. Projects included, New Sewer network in Cumbria & New Pipelines across Cumbria & Wales.
As Regional HSE Manager. Reporting to the Head of Civil Engineering. Responsible for Managing the HSE Management system & site support across all Pipeline & Reservoir Projects. Liaising with the Client United Utilities at all Sites & the Environment agency officials. Preparation & submittal of Construction Phase HSE Plans. Assisting Engineers with the compilation specific compilation of Risk Assessments & Method Statements. Documentation & implementation of the company Health & Safety Management system & on completion gaining accreditation to BS OHSAS18001:2007 Assessment series. Evaluation of Sub- Contractors. Work mainly consisted of micro tunneling & sink shafts for new deep Sewer networks, Drainage including storm storage & flood defense works.
From October 2003 – To September 2007 (Principal Contractor Role). Area HSE Manager Balfour Beatty (Utilities) Renewal of the Gas Network Mains & Services in the Northwest UK.
HSE Manager reporting to the HSE Director deployed with the Gas Alliance team. Review of Accidents, Incidents relating to HSE. Conducting site Audits on Field based teams. Liaison with HSE & EA Enforcement Bodies, Local authorities, landowners, Commercial & Domestic property owners, Football stadiums, Schools & colleges. Assisting site-based teams on HSE matters for Gas main & service renewals & Pipe lining, Spray lining & Swage lining. On occasion duties included the visit of AGI’s & Compressor Stations to conduct HSE inspections on staff deployed there. Large Environmental Focus on the removal of Japanese Knotweed.
From July 1998 – To September 2003 (Client Role). HSE Engineer Network Rail (FTN G-SMR) Project was to enhance communication between the signaler’s & Train Drivers.
HSE Engineer, reporting to the Area HSE Manager. I oversaw all field-based activities, conducting HSE Inspections on Contractors field- b a s e d teams across the UK Rail Network. The Fixed Telecoms Project was to enhance Communication between Train Drivers & Signalers, by installing Super armored cable to feed Track Side nodes, Loc cabinets & Masts. Automatic Points & axle counters. Reporting to the Regional HSE Manager on Status of safety performance at various site locations. Often accessing the rail infrastructure.
From October 1996 – To June 1998 (Principal Contractor Role) Safety Advisor Carillion Rail (WCRM) Project was to update the West Coast Rail Line between London & Rugby
HSE Advisor, field based conducting HSE Inspections & assisting site-based teams. Covering all aspects of Rail Construction & upgrades. Line Speed enhancement, TPWS, Crossovers, Sidings, Signal gantries, Points & new Signal control center. From Rugby to Northampton. Delivery of HSE awareness training to the teams at both the Office & site locations. Investigate incidents & accidents occurring on the project with the goal to prevent re-occurrence.
From September 1993 – To June 1996 Full Time Student Salford University (BSc Civil Engineering).
From December 1988 – To August 1993 (Client Role) CAA Firefighter Airbus UK (Hawarden Aerodrome & Factory)
CAA Firefighter in Green Watch Fire Cover for the Aerodrome & the Factory. Also Covering Loss prevention & Fire safety role. Reporting to Sub-Officer/Station Officer & SAFO. Supervise Gate & airfield security personnel & Bird Control team. On night duty role included the Management of all security gates, Airfield, Factory & Air traffic control tower. Accompanying the Security guards on Factory Rounds. Also Placed in charge of Contractors activities monitoring works & review of their Method Statements & Risk assessments. Facilitator for permits during large scale construction.
From October 1983 – To November 1988 Rigger Stolt Comex Seaway Brent Bravo & Brent Delta (Offshore)
Offshore Rigging & Rope Access Technician for 5 Years with-in a Diving team working on Projects. Offshore on Shell UK Brent Field. Reporting to Diving Superintendent. Working on the Minicell Projects.
From February 1980 – To September 1983 Royal Navy Military Service Able Seaman & Operating Sonar consul on-board HMS Warspite (Submarine).
Professional Training and Qualifications
? Asbestos Responsible Person (2021)
? Rail PTS Re-New September (2020) PTS No. 455814
? ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (2019)
? IMS Lead Auditor (2017)
? Basic First Aid with CPR & AED (2016)
? ISO 9001 Internal auditor (2011)
? NRSW Street Works Supervisor Chapter 8 (2008)
? Trench Support Steel-Hydraulic-Timber (2008)
? Butt Fusion & Electro Fusion Welding on P.E Mains (2007)
? 2 Weeks Intensive CAA Firefighting at Darlington CAA Fire Training Center
? IRATA Level one rope access (1988)
? SNVQ Level 2 in Rigging & Lifting Assessment for Offshore Operations (1987
Skills
Technical:
? Competent in Development, Documenting & Implementing HSE Management Systems
? Competent Civil Engineer
? Experienced & skilled Auditor (18001)
? Internal Auditor (9001)
? Strong knowledge of QCS 2010/2014
? Good Knowledge of Saudi Building Code
? Good Knowledge of ROGS (Rail)
? Excellent Knowledge of CDM
? Proficient with Microsoft Office
Interpersonal
? Strong Leader of HSE Teams
? Effective at working with Construction teams
? Competent Coach & Mentor
? Efficient presenter of training Generic & specific
? Strong Believer in good ethics & fairness