Burt Diaz

Burt Diaz

Safety Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Safety Manager at QPM (Qatar Project Management)

  • Education

    • Airlink International Aviation College

      1991 - 1996
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Top Gunner

    • British Safety Council

      2017 - 2019
      International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
    • IATA Training

      2016 - 2019
      Diploma in Safety Management for Airlines (1 of 4 modules earned) Emergency Planning and Response for Airlines

      I learned the skills needed to take on a leadership role in an airline emergency response organization. I learned about the design, implementation and optimization of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) according to industry practice and regulatory requirements. To ensure readiness and cooperation among all staff, I reviewed training methods that will help me deliver ERP exercises, and rally support from involved parties.Learned and developed the following skills:-Plan, develop and execute… Show more I learned the skills needed to take on a leadership role in an airline emergency response organization. I learned about the design, implementation and optimization of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) according to industry practice and regulatory requirements. To ensure readiness and cooperation among all staff, I reviewed training methods that will help me deliver ERP exercises, and rally support from involved parties.Learned and developed the following skills:-Plan, develop and execute an emergency plan, plus coordinate the parties and processes involved-Advocate for the role and responsibilities of the emergency planning specialist within an airline-Follow ICAO, the National Transportation Safety Board and State regulations-Train airline staff for an emergency response or other crisis situation-Identify and outline areas for improvement in an emergency response situation. Show less

  • Experience

    • SOGECO S.A.

      Apr 2008 - Jun 2012
      Safety Officer

      My function as Safety Officer is to develop, maintain, disseminate and ensure implementation of HSE Policies & Programs as well as HSE Management Plan of the company. The following are my job responsibilities:• Assess, develop and create HSE training materials including but not limited to lectures and test questionnaires• Delivery of trainings and administration exams to all employees• Conduct of review or refresher trainings prior to actual, client training based on a group or one-on-one mode of delivery.• Identify and create relevant various HSE form documents• Develops HSE meeting presentations and conducts mandated HSE training as per the HSE training checklist as needed and reviews employee training profiles for accuracy.• Attend and represent the company during HSE related meetings• Develops and improves relevant and up to date training materials that promote health, safety and environment.• Conducts lectures, trainings, orientations and toolbox talk in line with current & relevant topics in areas of health, safety & environment.• Maintains and monitors employee training records for re-training and updates.• Processes weekly & monthly HSE statistics report.• Prepares, implements & discusses Job Safety Analysis to concerned groups when a non-routine, high risk activity is to be accomplished. • Monitors & evaluates all activities of workers to ensure adherence to safe work procedures according to client’s minimum requirements. • Inspects equipment and processes to ensure compliance with health, environment & safety regulations of the client and government agency.• Recommends changes to protect workers, and educate employees on how to prevent health problems through the use of safety training programs.• Investigates accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future Show less

    • Elite Construcciones S.L.

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
      HSE Executive

      I was employed by Elite Construcciones S.L. (one of the few survivors from members of the disbanded company - SOGECO S.A.) as a HSE Executive for its various projects in the islands of Equatorial Guinea, West of Africa. My responsibility was to ensure that Elite Construcciones was working to the standard procedures and policies set out by its clients such as Marathon E.G. Production Ltd., EG LNG Holdings Ltd., Atlantic Methanol Production Co., Noble Energy Inc., Hess Co. and to oversee all health, safety and environmental issues associated with Elite Construcciones S.L. on this project. Show less

    • Dorsch International Consultants GmbH

      Apr 2014 - Jul 2020

      I was the Project Health and Safety Officer / Environmental Champion of Dorsch Qatar LLC - an affiliate company of Dorsch Gruppe Holding – Germany, providing Supervision and Consultancy for Lusail City on this 45 billion US dollar project. My role as a Supervising Consultant is to ensure that the HSE management system is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with Qatar laws and regulations, Lusail Real Estate Development Corporation standards and the international standards. Direct and guide employees of the contractor and its subcontractors based on general policies and management guidance and provide interpretation of compliance requirements. Show less

      • Senior HSE Engineer

        Dec 2009 - Jul 2020
      • Health and Safety Officer / Environmental Champion

        Apr 2014 - Jul 2019
    • AlKhaleej Engineering & Industrial Consultancy

      Oct 2020 - Dec 2023
      Senior HSE Engineer - Seconded to QFZ-UAH

      I am currently employed as Health & Safety Inspector under Gulf Engineering & Industrial Consultancy, seconded to Qatar Free Zones in Umm Al Houl as the Senior HSE Engineer for this 32 square kilometers free zone with 1.6 square kilometers serviced plots. My role is to oversee all the construction projects inside the zone and ensure work activities being carried out is compliant to Qatar's legislation and QFZA's HSE requirements in accordance to the agreed contract.

    • QPM - Qatar Project Management

      Jan 2024 - now
      Safety Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Confined Space

      ENERTECH QATAR - Safety Training Centre
      Mar 2015
    • OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health

      US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA
      Jul 2013
    • Emergency Planning and Response for Airlines

      International Air Transport Association (IATA)
      Aug 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

      IRCA Middle East
      Jun 2018
    • OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health

      University of South Florida
      Oct 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • Basic First Aid & CPR

      ENERTECH QATAR - Safety Training Centre
      Mar 2015