Karim Elkachour

Experience

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  Lear Corporation

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2004

  Production Engineer

  ▪️Supervising and Managing Cable Crimping Operations:• Supervising and managing cable crimping operations in a production facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with specifications.▪️Monitoring and Optimizing Performance:• Monitoring output, identifying improvement areas, and implementing corrective actions to optimize performance.▪️Maintaining Crimping Tool Maintenance:• Maintaining the crimping tool maintenance schedule, coordinating servicing with maintenance teams, and minimizing downtime.▪️Investigating and Resolving Manufacturing Violations:• Investigating manufacturing violations, identifying root causes, gathering data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective measures.▪️Troubleshooting and Maintaining Equipment:• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, conducting diagnostic tests, and implementing corrective actions for optimal operation.▪️Driving Continuous Improvement:• Driving continuous improvement in the crimping operation through collaboration and implementation of best practices.▪️Recordkeeping and Reporting:• Maintaining detailed records, generating reports, and communicating findings to management.▪️Cross-Functional Collaboration:• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and fostering effective communication for timely resolution and process improvements.▪️Ensuring Safety and Quality Standards:• Ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards and promoting a culture of safety and quality consciousness. Show less

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  SARL SAVE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE

  Dec 2004 - Dec 2005

  Production Manager

  ▪️Providing Leadership and Management:• Providing leadership and management to a production team of over 300 operators, fostering a positive work environment, teamwork, and clear communication.▪️Developing and Executing Production Plans:• Developing and executing production plans, schedules, and strategies to meet company objectives and customer demand, monitoring processes, optimizing resource allocation, and achieving production targets.▪️Managing Supply Chain Activities:• Overseeing and monitoring supply chain activities, coordinating with suppliers, and implementing inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize lead times, and reduce costs.▪️Collaborating with Subcontractors:• Managing subcontractor resources, evaluating capabilities, negotiating contracts, and collaborating to ensure timely delivery and adherence to production plans.▪️Cross-Functional Collaboration:• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan and coordinate product delivery dates, aligning production schedules, supply chain activities, and customer requirements, and monitoring potential delays to meet customer expectations.▪️Performance Monitoring and Reporting:• Monitoring production performance indicators, establishing, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and preparing regular reports on production activities, volumes, and delivery performance.▪️Driving Continuous Improvement:• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production department, identifying opportunities to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.▪️Ensuring Health and Safety Compliance:• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment through the implementation of safety procedures, regular audits, and employee training. Show less

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  Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz (STEG)

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2014

  ▪️Establishing QHSSE Certification for El Borma's Gas Power Plant:• Leading the establishment of QHSSE certification for El Borma's Gas Power Plant, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations through process development and documentation.▪️Monitoring and Ensuring Operational Safety:• Monitoring electrical and mechanical works in the Power Plant and Compression of Gas facility through regular inspections and audits.• Overseeing and supervising construction works, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines, conducting site visits, inspections, and audits, and collaborating with contractors.• Monitoring the implementation of work permits, ensuring proper procedures and safety measures were followed for high-risk activities, and providing guidance for compliance.▪️Mitigating Explosion Risks in ATEX Zones:• Regularly monitoring and ensuring safety measures in ATEX zones, including mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical work, to prevent ignition sources and mitigate explosion risks.▪️Driving Continuous Improvement:• Implementing robust QHSSE management systems to promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement in operational processes.• Spearheading the adoption of advanced safety technologies and data analytics to enhance risk identification, mitigation, and performance monitoring.• Fostering a collaborative environment, engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to address QHSSE concerns and implement best practices. Show less ▪️Leading and Fostering a Positive Work Environment:• Leading a production team of over 62 employees, fostering a positive work environment, teamwork, and clear communication within the department.▪️Optimizing Natural Gas Production Processes:• Monitoring and evaluating natural gas production processes, including treatment and compression, and implementing strategies for efficiency and productivity optimization.• Utilizing HYSYS software to manage natural gas processes, analysing data, optimizing conditions, and ensuring equipment safety. Implementing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.▪️Overseeing Compressed Natural Gas and Gasoline Production:• Overseeing the production of compressed natural gas and gasoline, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and collaborating with stakeholders for output optimization.▪️Ensuring Safety and Regulatory Compliance:• Adhering to safety protocols, industry regulations, and environmental standards in production activities, conducting audits, and promoting safety awareness among the team.▪️Driving Continuous Improvement:• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in the production department, identifying process enhancement opportunities, and encouraging innovation for operational excellence.▪️Performance Monitoring and Reporting:• Monitoring production performance indicators, preparing reports, and providing accurate data for decision-making and strategic planning. Show less

  • SAFETY & PROCESS MANAGER

    Jan 2009 - Sept 2014

  • Head of Production Department

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
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  Saudi Electricity Company

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2021

  ▪️Establishing and Maintaining Strategic HSE Leadership:• Establishing and maintaining comprehensive HSSE policies, procedures, and guidelines for the country, ensuring effective implementation across all projects.• Driving continuous improvement of the HSSE management system by integrating best practices and innovative solutions, aligning with international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).• Collaborating cross-functionally to embed HSSE considerations into all aspects of business operations, fostering a proactive safety culture.• Reporting regularly to senior leadership on HSE performance, key initiatives, and challenges, informing strategic decision-making.▪️Ensuring Operational Excellence:• Conducting thorough risk assessments and developing tailored mitigation strategies to proactively address potential hazards and environmental impacts.• Overseeing extensive HSSE training and awareness programs to enhance employees' knowledge and foster a strong, safety-first mindset.• Investigating incidents and near-misses, implementing corrective actions, and tracking performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.• Interfacing with regulatory bodies, ensuring full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.▪️Providing People Leadership:• Providing expert guidance and supervision to a team of 112 HSE engineers, empowering them to effectively implement HSE practices across projects.• Collaborating closely with regional Safety coordinators to align on HSE practices, share best practices, and coordinate efforts to achieve organization-wide objectives.• Facilitating impactful HSE workshops to raise awareness and understanding of policies, procedures, and industry-leading safety behaviors.▪️Additional Accomplishments & Awards:• Recognized as the best employee of the month, an appreciation certificate from the Vice President of Projects, awarded an appreciation certificate from the CEO for winning the first-class environmental system in the Middle East. Show less ▪️Strategic HSE Leadership:• Established and maintained comprehensive HSSE policies, procedures, and guidelines for the country, ensuring effective implementation across all projects.• Drove continuous improvement of the HSSE management system by integrating best practices and innovative solutions, aligning with international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).• Collaborated cross-functionally to embed HSSE considerations into all aspects of business operations, fostering a proactive safety culture.• Reported regularly to senior leadership on HSE performance, key initiatives, and challenges, informing strategic decision-making.▪️Operational Excellence:• Conducted thorough risk assessments and developed tailored mitigation strategies to proactively address potential hazards and environmental impacts.• Oversaw extensive HSSE training and awareness programs to enhance employees' knowledge and foster a strong, safety-first mindset.• Investigated incidents and near-misses, implemented corrective actions, and tracked performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.• Interfaced with regulatory bodies, ensuring full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.▪️People Leadership:• Provided expert guidance and supervision to a team of 112 HSE engineers, empowering them to effectively implement HSE practices across projects.• Collaborated closely with regional Safety coordinators to align on HSE practices, share best practices, and coordinate efforts to achieve organization-wide objectives.• Facilitated impactful HSE workshops to raise awareness and understanding of policies, procedures, and industry-leading safety behaviors.▪️Additional Accomplishments & Awards:• Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) during 3 years with projects Department of Central Region.• Certificate of Appreciation from the Vice President.• Receiving a Certificate of Appreciation for organizing a safety seminar.• Won awards for participating in marathons, running twice in 2016 and 2017. Show less

  • CLIENT COUNTRY HSE MANAGER

    Jan 2018 - Oct 2021

  • HSSE GROUP LEADER FOR PROJECTS DEPARTMENT CENTRAL

    Sept 2014 - Jan 2018
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  Khatib & Alami

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  PMC QHSSE SENIOR SPECIALIST ENGINEER

  ▪️Leading HSSE Department Establishment: • Leading the establishment of the HSSE Department by developing training programs, organizational structure, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and regulations.• Implementing effective training methods to enhance employee knowledge and skills in QHSSE, fostering a strong QHSSE culture.▪️Developing Robust QHSSE Systems:• Developing and monitoring comprehensive procedures, policies, and KPIs for Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (QHSSE) to ensure compliance.• Conducting thorough audits, identifying areas for improvement, and driving continuous enhancement through feedback and innovative solutions.• Developing a strategic QHSSE plan for 2022 in collaboration with stakeholders, addressing emerging risks and aligning with organizational goals.▪️Championing Quality Management Excellence:• Supporting the Quality Department in obtaining ISO 9001 certification and promoting a culture of excellence in quality management systems.▪️Ensuring QHSSE Integration in Project Delivery:• Collaborating with project teams to prioritize safety, incorporate QHSSE considerations, and ensure strict adherence to requirements and risk assessments.▪️Additional Accomplishments:• Recognized by the Ministry of Finance for emergency response planning, firefighting drills, and employee training.• Certified by the Saudi Red Crescent for organizing third-party training.• Awarded for exceptional work with the Ministry of Finance and for organizing a ministry walking event. Show less

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  AtkinsRéalis

  Oct 2022 - now

  Senior HSE Manager

  ▪️Providing Strategic HSSE Leadership:• Serving as the designated PDO HSSE Manager for AtkinsRealis projects, providing leadership and guidance to ensure consistent implementation of HSSE practices across the portfolio.• Assuming the role of Senior HSSE Manager for the Client as a Seconded employee, offering strategic direction and high-level HSSE expertise to the organization.▪️Driving HSSE Excellence Across Projects:• Providing leadership and guidance to a team of PMC HSE Leads and Senior HSSE Engineers, ensuring consistent implementation of HSSE practices and continuous improvement.• Developing project-specific HSSE management systems based on ISO 45001, tailored to each portfolio and construction project, to effectively manage risks, hazards, and compliance.• Collaborating with project teams to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement control measures, offering expert guidance on risk management strategies.• Regularly reviewing and updating HSSE policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.• Monitoring and reporting on HSSE performance of construction projects, preparing statistical reports and taking proactive actions based on data-driven insights.• Conducting comprehensive second-party audits on construction projects to ensure HSSE compliance, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.▪️Fostering a Strong Safety Culture:• Delivering comprehensive HSSE training to promote a strong safety culture and enhance knowledge retention and practical application.• Fostering collaboration with stakeholders, addressing concerns, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards in the HSSE environment.▪️Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement:• Identifying and implementing innovative HSSE solutions to enhance project execution and client expectations.• Championing the integration of advanced digital technologies and data analytics to drive HSSE performance optimization. Show less