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25+ years of executive leadership in HSSE management

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INTAKHAB ALAM

HSE Director | Head of HSSE | Senior HSSE Manager

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia +966 50 744 8595 Intakhab@safeproleadership.com LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Strategic HSE Director with 25+ years of executive leadership experience in health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) management across energy, industrial, infrastructure, marine, and giga-project environments in the GCC region. Proven expertise in enterprise HSSE governance, board-level advisory, multi-site risk management, contractor safety management, and safety culture transformation. Track record of delivering measurable improvements, including 40%+ reduction in high-potential incidents and 30%+ improvement in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR). Recognized by ADNOC for HSSE leadership excellence.

Professional Experience

Professional Experience

Senior HSE Manager - Multi-Asset Program (Director-Level Role)

El-Seif Engineering Contracting Company - Diriyah Company Projects

February 2025 - Present Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Lead enterprise-level HSE governance across multi-asset development programs for Diriyah Company giga-project
  • Advise executive leadership on HSE risks, performance trends, and strategic interventions
  • Oversee contractor and supply-chain HSE assurance across workforce of 8,000+ personnel
  • Chair incident review panels and lead executive investigations of high-potential incidents
  • Direct emergency preparedness, crisis response, and operational continuity planning

Senior HSSE Manager - Program Level

Saudi Binladin Group - SEVEN Entertainment Program

2024 - 2025 Saudi Arabia
  • Developed comprehensive HSSE strategy for coastal and entertainment mega-projects
  • Governed contractor HSSE performance across multi-contractor environments
  • Achieved 30%+ improvement in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
  • Led executive safety reviews with PMC and client teams

Senior HSSE Manager - Coastal and Marine Developments

Baytur / AMAALA - Red Sea Coastal and Marine Projects

2022 - 2024 Saudi Arabia
  • Directed HSSE governance for marine, port-adjacent, and coastal development projects
  • Managed Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) safety for complex marine construction
  • Led oil spill preparedness, marine rescue, and environmental response programs

Senior Health and Safety Manager

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

2020 - 2022 Saudi Arabia
  • Led enterprise HSE programs across capital projects and campus operations
  • Supported executive leadership with HSSE governance and strategic advisory
  • Delivered regulatory compliance across research and construction environments

Projects HSSE Manager - Mega Oil and Gas Program

Petrofac - Heavy Oil Project (Kuwait Oil Company)

2016 - 2019 Kuwait
  • Directed HSSE for a USD 4 billion heavy oil construction program
  • Managed safety governance for peak workforce exceeding 17,000 personnel
  • Led high-risk operations including SIMOPS, heavy lifting, and confined space entry

PMC HSSE Manager - Sour Gas Program

CH2M Hill - ADNOC Sour Gas Development

2010 - 2016 United Arab Emirates
  • Led PMC level HSSE governance for USD 5 billion sour gas development program
  • Reduced high-potential incidents by over 40%
  • Developed HSSE governance frameworks adopted across ADNOC programs
  • Recognized by ADNOC for HSSE leadership excellence

Progressive HSSE Leadership Roles

AECOM | BEMCO | Al Jabar and Partners

2000 - 2010 GCC Region
  • Progressive leadership roles in HSSE across infrastructure, oil and gas, and industrial projects

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Industrial Safety Management

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Chemical Engineering

OTHM Level 7 Diploma

Environmental and Sustainability Management

NEBOSH International Diploma

Occupational Health and Safety

Professional Certifications

Chartered Member - IOSH (CMIOSH)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
NEBOSH International Diploma
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

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