Eng. Intakhab Alam
HSE Director focused on enterprise HSSE governance, critical risk control, and contractor performance across complex construction, infrastructure, oil & gas, and marine/coastal mega-projects in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. I partner with Clients, PMCM/PMC, and EPC teams to deliver measurable safety outcomes at scale.
Executive Summary
Chartered HSE Professional (CMIOSH) with 25+ years of leadership experience delivering HSSE governance across mega-projects in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. I partner with Clients, PMCM/PMC, and EPC teams to strengthen management systems (ISO 45001/14001), control critical risks (lifting, excavation, work at height, traffic, marine interfaces), and drive contractor accountability using audits, KPIs, and corrective action closure. My approach combines strategic governance with field-level assurance to deliver measurable safety outcomes at scale.
Core Expertise
Enterprise HSSE Governance & Assurance
Governance routines, assurance plans, performance oversight, and leadership reporting at enterprise scale.
ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 / IMS
System design, implementation, auditing, certification support, and continuous improvement.
Contractor & Supply Chain HSSE
Prequalification, onboarding, oversight, and accountability for multi-contractor delivery.
Critical Risk Management
High-risk activities control: lifting, WAH, excavation, traffic, and interface risks.
Incident Investigation & RCA
5-Why, Fishbone, learning systems, and preventive action effectiveness verification.
Executive Dashboards & KPIs
Metrics, trends, close-out discipline, and actionable reporting for leadership decisions.
Leadership & Safety Culture
Leadership tours, frontline engagement, accountability, and culture transformation.
Crisis & Emergency Preparedness
Emergency planning, drills, incident command alignment, and resilience readiness.
Marine & Coastal HSSE
Marine interfaces, over-water lifting, coastal logistics, and environmental sensitivity controls.
Proven Impact
HSSE Governance at Mega-Project Scale
Led HSSE governance across programs with workforce peaks of 17,000+ in complex multi-contractor delivery environments.
35% Reduction in High-Potential Incidents
Enabled a 35% reduction in high-potential incidents through critical risk verification, leadership field engagement, and targeted assurance.
120+ Audits & Inspections Annually
Completed 120+ audits/inspections annually (Client/PMC/EPC), strengthening compliance, visibility, and contractor performance.
92% Corrective Action Close-Out
Achieved 92% corrective action close-out within 30 days using dashboards, ownership routines, and closure verification.
350-Person HSSE Team Leadership
Directed an HSSE function of 350 professionals to drive consistent standards and execution across multiple sites and assets.
Flagship Projects
Diriyah – King Salman Knowledge District
HSSE governance and assurance across multi-asset delivery, contractor performance, audits, KPI reporting, and critical risk control.
SEVEN Entertainment – Dammam & Khobar
Project HSSE leadership focused on contractor governance, safe work planning, PTW assurance, and workforce engagement.
AMAALA – Triple Bay Yacht Club
Marine/coastal HSSE leadership covering high-risk interfaces, lifting & logistics, contractor control, and field assurance.
The Red Sea – Marine Life Institute
HSSE support for sensitive marine works, aligning safe execution with stakeholder expectations and best practices.
ADNOC – Sour Gas Development
HSSE leadership in high-hazard environments, strengthening compliance, risk controls, and contractor HSSE performance.
KOC – Heavy Oil Development
Site HSSE leadership supporting safe delivery through auditing, compliance enforcement, and operational risk control.
New Doha International Airport
HSSE contribution to major airport delivery with strict compliance requirements and complex stakeholder coordination.
What I Deliver
📋 HSSE Leadership & Governance
- HSSE Management Plans, governance routines, and assurance schedules
- Contractor prequalification & HSSE system evaluation
- Executive dashboards and performance reporting
- Management review and leadership engagement programs
⚠ High-Risk Work Control
- PTW assurance and compliance audits
- Lifting governance & verification (heavy lifts, interface risks)
- Excavation controls, WAH governance, and traffic management
- Marine/coastal interface risk controls
🔍 Assurance & Improvement
- Field inspections, corrective action tracking, and closure verification
- Incident investigations, learning, and preventive action effectiveness
- Safety culture improvement and leadership engagement programs
- Behavioral safety observation programs
📊 Reporting & Analytics
- Leading & lagging KPI frameworks and trend analysis
- Monthly/weekly HSSE performance reports for leadership
- Risk registers, HIRA reviews, and critical control verification
- Benchmarking and continuous improvement tracking
Professional Credentials
CMIOSH
Chartered Member – IOSH
NEBOSH Diploma
Occupational Health & Safety
PMP • PMI-RMP
Project & Risk Management
LEED AP (BD+C)
Green Building Certification
CFPS
Certified Fire Protection Specialist
ISO Lead Auditor
45001 / 14001 / 9001
B.Sc.(Hons)
Engineering Degree
MBA
Business Administration
Career Journey
HSE Director – Saudi Mega-Projects
Leading HSSE governance across giga-scale programs including Diriyah, AMAALA, The Red Sea, and SEVEN Entertainment projects in Saudi Arabia.
Senior HSE Manager – GCC Projects
Managed HSSE delivery for major oil & gas and infrastructure projects across UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar with multi-contractor oversight.
HSE Manager – Construction & Infrastructure
Delivered HSE management systems, contractor governance, and compliance programs for large-scale construction projects.
HSE Engineer / Officer – Early Career
Built foundational expertise in occupational safety, fire protection, environmental management, and regulatory compliance.
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