SAHIL KUMAR

Dynamic Offshore Rig Safety Officer with extensive experience at Arabian Drilling Company, excelling in HSE compliance and risk management. Proven track record in enhancing safety performance through effective training and incident investigation. Adept at environmental monitoring and fostering collaboration among teams to drive continuous improvement in safety standards.

• HSE management systems – implementation and monitoring of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and OSHA standards
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA) – proficient in conducting job safety analyses, risk assessments, and hazard control planning
• Incident investigation and reporting – skilled in root cause analysis, near-miss reporting, and corrective/preventive action tracking
• Emergency response and crisis management – development and execution of emergency drills, blowout prevention protocols, and evacuation procedures
• Safety audits and inspections – conducting rig safety audits, equipment inspections, and compliance verification
• Permit-to-work (PTW) systems – administration and enforcement of safe work permits for high-risk activities (e.g., confined space entry, hot work, working at height)
• Environmental protection – implementation of spill prevention, waste management, and environmental monitoring programs
• Safety training and competency development – delivering induction programs, toolbox talks, and specialized HSE training for multinational crews
• Digital HSE reporting tools – proficiency in electronic safety reporting platforms for real-time data capture and analysis
• Contractor and workforce safety management – ensuring third-party compliance with HSE standards and fostering a strong safety culture

• Proactively identified workplace hazards and implemented effective mitigation strategies, resulting in a significant reduction in incident rates
• Recognized by management for exemplary leadership in fostering a strong safety culture across multinational crews
• Successfully commissioned offshore jack-up rigs in India, the UAE, and Bahrain, with full regulatory compliance and ahead of schedule
• Commended for rapid and effective emergency response during a simulated primary drill, achieving top audit ratings
• Spearheaded the rollout of digital HSE reporting systems, enhancing data precision, and accelerating incident response times

• Environmental sustainability skills for managers from IEMA
• Certified in Taproot accident and incident investigation
• Integrated Management System – IMS Internal Auditor Training – ISO
• IADC-approved, train the trainer
• IOTA-approved rigging and slinging level 4, and scaffolding inspector
• OPITO-Approved Helicopter Underwater Escape Trained (HUET)
• OPITO-Approved HERTL and OERTL trained from GTSC, Saudi Arabia
• IWCF Program Level 1 and Well Operations Crew Resource Management Training.