Michael Arseneault

Experience

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  American Safety Services, Inc.

  Nov 2001 - Oct 2003

  Safety Service Technician

  ∙ Prepared the scope of work for rig up of Hydrogen Sulfide monitoring system & air loop cascade systems on-shore & off-shore facilities. Inventory safety equipment, materials procurement & management, conducting audits & inspections on rig site.∙ Provided direction and support to the customer & 3rd parties, while conducting customer-specific training in all areas of safety. Develop and Control Behavioral Based Safety Observation Program. Team-Player with Risk Assessments assisting the team in identifying hazards & providing control measures.∙ Ensured contractors adhering 100% to the company's required H2S safety processes as well as regulatory standards. Show less

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  AlMansoori Petroleum Services

  Aug 2005 - May 2010

  Safety Supervisor

  ∙ Presided over the training of a hundred crew members regarding the proper utilization of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and improving their performance. Served as a Hydrogen Sulphide trainer and specialist in charge of evaluating concerns within high-concentration toxic atmospheres.∙ Carried out efficient drill and emergency response practice sessions which involved nearby local villagers of potential hazards existing. Assessed and executed contingency plans in alignment with client needs.∙ Assumed accountability in collecting statistics for company representatives as well as designed and employed emergency response plans for compliance of concerned citizens.∙ Played an integral role in guaranteeing personnel safety in training during the highly-toxic H2S releases in various oil fields across Kuwait and Iraq during well testing operations. Show less

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  Weatherford

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Rig Safety Training Coordinator

  ∙ Liaised with a medical clinic and served as the first aid, BLS responder, and medic onsite. Complete initial malaria screening of crews with symptoms & referred to the nearest Hospital.∙ Observed personnel on a regular basis and monitor compliance with all safety-related procedures, standards, and policies. Analyzed hazard identification reports; discuss trends and relevant data with the rig and country management teams.∙ Facilitated training regarding safe systems of work and auditing supporting senior toolpusher. Performed in-depth audit and site inspections to guarantee adherence to all company policies and procedures. Presided required company and client training as necessary while closely observing operations and providing assistance on SOP’s, risk assessments, and hazard identification.∙ Carried out rig site emergency drills & develop emergency response plans. Expertly managed daily hazard hunts, weekly, and monthly audits and inspections of all safety equipment.∙ Expedited response to the incident as a team leader investigator & ensure 100% accurate injury reports distributed to management. Function as the licensed controller, responsible for providing expert guidance to the crew while verifying controls in place relevant to hazards. Show less

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  Nabors Industries

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2017

  QHSE Supervisor

  ∙ Directed various rigs during the entire tenure and provided a solid safety team culture while ensuring 100% adherence to Safety Management Systems.∙ Performed in-depth quarterly audits and rendered continuous improvement while tracking in percentages, with follow up, coordinating findings and the completion of corrective actions with the management in a timely manner.∙ Served as the team leader in charge of organizing and documenting overall emergency scenarios and drills which included H2S, man down, stretcher, confined space, BOP, fire, trip, vertical rescue, emergency evacuation, man lost, and abandon drills in accordance with the company policy. Conceptualized effective site-specific emergency response and contingency plans.∙ Utilized Tap Root in performing incident investigations. Organized and initiated permit-to-work, lockout tag-out policy. Managed rig HSE audit & inspection as well as prepare reports with proper recommendations.∙ Fostered staff safety awareness through keen behavioral-based observations with hazard hunts and maintained active involvement in periodic competency evaluations.∙ Served as the key HSE advisor during a high-risk situation involving cellar cave in with rig tilting. Supported management trust with developing risk assessment plan to secure rig from further tilt. Show less

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  Gulf Drilling International

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

  Health Safety Environment Officer

  ∙ Directed the implementation of the management system on the land drilling rigs. Closely observe daily operations while ensuring staff adherence to overall safety procedures & report safety concerns to the management. Managed Standard Operating Procedures, and coordinating and monitoring permit to work and Lock-Out Tag-Out safety procedures.∙ Overseed the inspection of all supplied and installed onsite safety equipment by ensuring 100% certification as well as the rig HSE performance through daily hazard hunts and report findings and suggestions to the rig management and foreman.∙ Launched monthly safety improvements through HSE campaign, rig site development & present reports to management to inform the entire fleet by providing HSE bulletins for sharing & corrective actions. Implement monthly HSE initiatives and enhancements as well as to conduct safety audits, inspection, & hazard hunts of rig site facilities & present report findings with appropriate corrective actions.∙ Organized and Led daily, weekly & Quarterly HSE meetings while generating intricate presentations such as HSE results of past incidents with a change in process or related features to reduce risk. Established a behavior-based safety awareness program. Facilitate company inductions during the HSE orientations for all new site arrival professionals.∙ Evaluated & assisted the staff regarding essential observation reporting and provide insights during management meetings to fix all unsafe findings. Guarantee on-time internal and external audit findings completion by utilizing SMART corrective actions and documentation of evidence in appropriate reports.∙ Supervised job safety analysis and task risk identifications while proactively participating in pre-job planning activities and discussions to guarantee the crew's understanding of Matrix of Permissible Operations and all relevant Hazards & Risks during a specific task. Show less

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  Oil and Gas Job Search Ltd

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Seeking New Opportunities - HSE Advisor
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  QatarEnergy LNG

  Dec 2020 - now

  Senior Drilling Field Safety Officer

  Support Qatargas Drilling team Offshore in the implementation and continuous monitoring of key aspects of the QG Drilling and Subsurface Safety Plan. The primary function is safety compliance monitoring of drill rig contractors and service providers. Conduct formal rig-specific verification/compliance reviews of rig contractors and service providers on behalf of QG Drilling and Completions Department.To provide training and coaching of field personnel in hazard identification and personal injury prevention programs, and elimination of HSE incidents during in field operations. These goals are achieved via active engagement and mentoring of all drill rig personnel and work activities as a role model in all HSE behaviors.Provide support and expertise in emergency response, monitor regular Offshore emergency response drills to maintain preparedness.Facilitate investigation of incidents/near misses and effective implementation of corrective actions.Conduct scheduled PTW/JSA reviews and monitor activities to assure implementation of Operations Safety Plan.Monitor and support the implementation of Behavior-Based Safety observation and intervention programs (IIF or STOP cards).Develop effective relationships with the contractor and all service company leadership onboard rigs and provide support as needed to close-out actions and/or develop mitigation plans/strategies.Manage the Drill Rig Safety action tracker and steward timely and effective close out of actions. Show less