Ahmad Amzar Sulaiman
HSE SENIOR MANAGER
Summary
Transformational Operational Leader with over 12+ years of experience in driving enterprise-wide safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across global industries. Demonstrated success in scaling operations, optimizing budgets exceeding USD 250M, and leading cross-functional teams of over 25,000 across six countries. Skilled at aligning HSE frameworks with business strategy to mitigate risks, improve profitability, and promote sustainable growth. Proficient in managing complex, high-stakes projects, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, and achieving measurable operational excellence in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
HSE Senior Manager
Desaru Coast
04.2023 - Current
- HSE Leadership & Implementation: Efficiently deploy comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols at all operation units, including Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Desaru Coast Riverside, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, The Els Club, One & Only Desaru Coast, and Adventure Water Park, achieving 100% compliance with ISO45001 & ISO14001.
- Event Safety Oversight: Manage safety protocols for significant international events, such as Ironman, L'Etape race, and International Bike Week, ensuring the safety of over 5,000 participants in various environments.
- Policy Development & Compliance: Develop and enforce innovative HSE procedures that align with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring strong compliance with current laws and regulations.
- Crisis Preparedness: Developed and executed emergency response plans for high-risk venues (e.g., Adventure Water Park), conducting 12+ large-scale safety drills annually with 95% stakeholder satisfaction.
- Training & Culture Development: Lead effective HSE training programs to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility among employees and leadership.
- Regulatory Engagement & Community Networking: Engage with regulatory authorities and community stakeholders to adopt contemporary HSE practices, ensuring industry-leading compliance and strong community relations.
Environment Health Safety (EHS) Manager
Venture Group
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Venture Group is involved in various sustainability initiatives and EHS programs across multiple countries.
- Spearheaded, coordinate and support Venture Group EHS program.
- Led group-wide sustainability initiatives, including the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Business Risk Mitigation Project, and energy/water reduction programs across Malaysia, Singapore, China, and United States.
- Gate keeper in ensuring organization complied 100% with ISO 14001, ISO 45 001, FMA 1967, OSHA 2022, BOMBA Act 1988, EQA 1974, UBBL 1984 and RBA Code of Conduct.
- Crisis Management: Played a pivotal role as the chief controller for the COVID-19 crisis, establishing and revising guidelines based on evolving local laws. Implemented a Visitor & Contractor Verification System to streamline access control and ensure safety across all sites.
- Compliance & Auditing: Ensured 100% compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and local regulations (FMA 1967, OSHA 1994, BOMBA Act 1988). Conducted EHS audits and led customer-facing audit processes.
- Operational Streamlining: Streamlined EHS operations across the Venture Group, enhancing efficiency and reducing risk exposure.
- Environment Health Safety (EHS) lead auditor for all customer audit.
- Venture Group is involved in various sustainability initiatives and EHS programs across multiple countries.
Safety & Health (SH) Consultant
Kelisa Murni Sdn. Bhd.
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: Consulting firm for Public Works Department (JKR) in Malaysia.
- Monitored and controlled all Safety & Health (S&H) related matters for road and bridge construction along with the project team members and sub-contractors.
- Made sure the project was in compliance with the S&H requirement in order to achieve safe and timely project completion. Some of the action made were specification on method statement and other policies/guidelines related to the project.
- Led the implementation and maintenance of OHSAS 18001 standard for the company.
- Prepared and verified S&H requirement as per Manual on Traffic Control Devices (ATJ 2C/85), Electricity Supply Act 1990, OSHA 1994 and Factory & Machinery Act 1967 for road and bridge construction project.
- Conducted frequent safety inspections, risk assessments (HIRARC) and safety awareness program to enhance safety culture in the company.
- Executed S&H daily activities for construction project i.e. toolbox talk, S&H walkabout, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Permit to Work (PTW), and crane inspection with sub-contractor as per required by OSHA 1994, FMA 1967 & Public Works Department (JKR).
- Consulting firm for Public Works Department (JKR) in Malaysia.
HSE Consultant
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Led Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) division include activities of repairing, testing & maintaining power plants and tower as well as the assembly of electrical substation.
- Led the development of HSE system align with Electricity Supply Act 1990, OSHA 1994 & Factory & Machinery Act 1967.
- Conducted safety toolbox talk, safety walkabout, HSE training, Permit to Work (PTW), and inspection as required by OSHA 1994 & Factory and Machinery Act 1967.
- Warranted all main contractors & subcontractors comply with Safety Compliance Audit (SAFCA).
- Established a structured program of HSE training for the company.
- Achieved 5/5 star audit result for Safety Compliance Audit (SAFCA).
- Performed the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) manual related to OSHA 1994 and FMA 1967.
- Achieved zero accident & injury at site.
HSE Group Manager
Ramatex Group
12.2012 - 05.2018
- Global HSE Leadership: Managed Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) operations across manufacturing and construction sites in Malaysia, Jordan, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Singapore.
- Sustainability Projects: Led beyond-compliance initiatives, including Jordan's Factory Solar System Project, Cambodia's Wastewater Treatment Plant Recycling Project, and Malaysia's Rainwater Harvesting Project.
- Audit Excellence: Achieved a 95%-100% score in HSE NCAT audits across all factories, earning a Bronze rating for compliance and safety performance.
- Cultural Integration: Standardized HSE processes and systems across multiple countries, integrating local laws with global standards (NIKE Compliance Assessment Tools).
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) lead auditor for Nike Compliance Assessment Tools (NCAT) & local law requirement for Malaysia, Jordan, Cambodia, China, Vietnam & Singapore.
- Conducted HSE daily activities for construction project i.e. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Permit to Work (PTW), HSE walkabout, HSE Toolbox talk, scaffolding and crane inspection with sub-contractors.
- Zero-Incident Projects: Delivered USD250M+ construction & manufacturing projects in Malaysia, Jordan, Cambodia, China, Vietnam & Singapore. with zero fatalities and 95%+ Nike Compliance Assessment Tools (NCAT) audit scores.
- Achieved Bronze in HSE NCAT audit with score of 95% - 100% for all factories in Malaysia, Jordan, China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Singapore.
Safety & Health Representative
LY Furniture Sdn. Bhd.
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Company's adviser on Safety & Health (S&H) matters as per OSHA 1994 and FMA 1974.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented a comprehensive occupational Safety & Health (S&H) program for all 16 branches.
- Conducted HSE daily activities i.e. toolbox talk, HSE walkabout, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), permit to work (PTW) and safety induction.
- Led the safety orientation and refresher training for 1,500 employees in LY Furniture Sdn. Bhd.
- Participated in quarterly safety committee meeting involving 16 branches of LY Furniture Sdn. Bhd.
Education
Executive Master in Safety, Health & Environment -
University Malaysia Pahang
01.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Customer Service Management (Hons.) - undefined
University Technology Mara (UiTM)
05.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
HSE Leadership & Implementation
Global Financial Management & Budget Optimization
Effective Time Management
Global Multi-Site HSE Management
Creative Problem Solving
Strategic planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Organizational improvement
Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Timeline
HSE Senior Manager
Desaru Coast
04.2023 - Current
Environment Health Safety (EHS) Manager
Venture Group
11.2019 - 03.2023
Safety & Health (SH) Consultant
Kelisa Murni Sdn. Bhd.
07.2018 - 11.2019
HSE Consultant
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
06.2018 - 07.2018
Executive Master in Safety, Health & Environment -
University Malaysia Pahang
01.2017 - 11.2018
HSE Group Manager
Ramatex Group
12.2012 - 05.2018
Safety & Health Representative
LY Furniture Sdn. Bhd.
03.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Customer Service Management (Hons.) - undefined
University Technology Mara (UiTM)
05.2009 - 05.2012