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FARDZILLAH ABDUL MANAP

QHSSE Leader
Seremban,05

Summary

Seasoned QHSSE Leader with 27 years of strategic Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) experience across Oil & Gas, Construction, and Manufacturing. Expert at simplifying complex regulatory and operational challenges to drive safe, responsible, and sustainable business practices. Proven success in leading HSSE transformations across Shell’s LNG & refinery operations, global lubricants supply chain, aviation, and greenfield/brownfield projects—ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate standards. Strong track record in designing and implementing QHSSE management systems, advancing assurance strategies, and cultivating a Generative Safety Culture with measurable reductions in workplace incidents. Accomplished in managing multicultural teams across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas, including expatriate assignments with Qatar Shell GTL and Brunei LNG. At Petra Energy, transformed Group HSSE functions across offshore HUC, maintenance, fabrication, upstream production, and marine support operations. Recognized ESG and sustainability advocate embedding responsible business practices into corporate strategy. Certified in KAIZEN, Shell HSSE & SP Control Framework, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 Lead Auditors. Seeking a senior QHSSE leadership role where strategic vision, safety excellence, sustainability, and leadership converge for meaningful organizational impact.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head, Group HSSE (General Manager Group HSSE)

PETRA ENERGY BERHAD, MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
07.2023 - Current
  • Appointed as the permanent member of Petronas and Partners (Projects & Technology) Corporate HSE Council.
  • HSSE Transformation Architect: Spearheaded the strategic redesign and reorganization of the Group HSSE function, aligning standards with globally recognized best practices to support the company's vision to "be a Sustainable Energy Company."
  • Generative Safety Culture Catalyst: Drove the rollout of the Generative Safety Culture programme across land and marine operations, resulting in a measurable shift towards individual safety ownership. Specific projects include:
  • O Driving Generative Culture Coaching targeted to educate the Frontliners via effective Toolbox Meeting.
  • O Demonstrating personal commitment to safety through active participation in the field by attending safety meetings, addressing issues promptly, or sharing personal safety stories, which in turn sets a tone that safety is a priority.
  • O Leadership Listening Tour conducted onboard vessel MV Alya to demonstrate Care.
  • Culture Maturity Survey (conforming to Energy Institute culture maturity model) conducted in 2024 shows that the organisation has shifted from Calculative to Pro-active and recorded 'Zero LTI' in 2024.
  • HSSE Management System Compliance & Assurance: Directed the Group to successfully achieve unconditional re-certification to ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015, reinforcing commitment to international HSSE standards across all employees and contractors.
  • Risk Management & LEAN: Designed a robust HSSE Risk Management Framework and integrated LEAN principles to streamline HSSE procedures and optimize processes for efficiency.
  • ESG Champion: Collaborated with Corporate Sustainability department to advance the company's ESG strategy, focusing on energy efficiency and waste management enhancements.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.

Assistant Manager, Technical Safety & Environment

SIME DARBY PLANTATION BERHAD, MALAYSIA
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced Technical Safety & Environmental Compliance: Implemented SOPs (HAZOP, MOC, Permit to Work, Asset Integrity), leading to a 25% reduction in procedural non-conformities across Operating Units.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.

Downstream HSSE Reporting Lead – Global Commercial (GC) and Chemicals

SHELL MALAYSIA TRADING SENDIRIAN BERHAD, MALAYSIA
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Global HSSE Performance Lead: Managed a virtual global team of 85 site HSE focal points to oversaw performance monitoring and reporting across Chemicals and Global Commercial downstream businesses (Lubricant Supply Chain, Aviation, Sulphur & Bitumen).
  • Executive Insight: Delivered robust monthly and annual dashboards to executive leadership, translating complex metrics into actionable insights to inform strategic risk management decisions.
  • Digital Transformation: Acted as a superuser and gatekeeper for critical HSSE systems (FIM, GPMR), spearheading the deployment of next-gen tools like Sphera Cloud and SERS, driving system adoption and enhancing reporting efficiency.
  • Reporting Excellence: Coached global teams on incident classification and the Shell HSSE Control Framework, ensuring consistent data integrity and alignment with regulatory requirements.

Head, QHSSE Management System & Assurance and HSSE Culture

Brunei LNG (BLNG) SENDIRIAN BERHAD, BRUNEI (LTIA - seconded from Shell)
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Strategic Transformation: Drove strategic excellence by spearheading the transformation of the Brunei LNG Asset Management System (BMS) to a process-driven model, completing implementation 8 months ahead of schedule and earning formal Board recognition.
  • Audit & Governance: Crafted and oversaw a comprehensive Line of Defence (LOD 1-3) assurance strategy for the Asset Management System, presenting audit insights and risk reports directly to the Board Audit Committee (BAC).
  • Generative Safety Culture: Collaborated with ERM (external consultant) to design and launch the Safety Leadership program, transforming culture and culminating in over 7 million exposure hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI).
  • Compliance & Certification: Executed a deep-dive gap assessment and facilitated the successful, unconditional re-certification to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
  • Regulatory Alignment: Led the HSSE team in developing the Operational Safety Case, securing the required Certificate in compliance with Major Accident Hazards Regulations.

Major Projects, Senior Construction HSE Engineer (Hijau Project, MALAYSIA)

SHELL REFINING COMPANY (FOM) BERHAD, MALAYSIA
01.2010 - 07.2012
  • Construction Safety Excellence: Drove compliance across the refinery de-bottlenecking project, which was completed without a single Lost Time Injury (LTI), underscoring effective risk mitigation and safety culture leadership.
  • Regulatory & Environmental Lead: Secured the Licence to Construct and Licence to Operate on schedule by serving as the Environmental Competent Person and liaising effectively with Malaysia’s Department of Environment (DOE).
  • Stewarded the Project’s HSSE Management System & HSE Activity Plan: Ensured full compliance with statutory mandates and the Shell Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Social Performance HSSE & SP Control Framework—guiding seamless integration with EPC contractor documentation to embed policies, legal standards, and proactive safety procedures across operations.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engaged external stakeholders on the ESHIA and QRA to secure widespread support, clearing a critical path for project execution and reinforcing social license to operate.
  • Oversaw safety strategy progress and maintained compliance with deadlines to support standards and process optimization for over 1000 workers.

Construction HSE - Environmental Lead

QATAR SHELL GTL LIMITED, QATAR – PEARL GTL PROJECT (LTIA)
06.2007 - 12.2009
  • Advised and implemented HSE strategies for the world’s largest Natural Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) facility (52,000 workforce), contributing to achieving Shell’s global safety milestone of 77 million man-hours without an LTI during the peak construction phase.
  • Secured timely Environmental Permit to Operate (EPtO) from Qatar’s Ministry of Environment, managing the end-to-end licensing process to enable a seamless transition to operations.
  • Developed and fostered a strong HSE culture, promoting Incident & Injury-Free (I&IF) working, encouraging open reporting of incidents and near misses, and driving a safety-first mindset across all levels of the project.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager

SHELL REFINING COMPANY (FOM) BERHAD, MALAYSIA
01.2005 - 05.2007
  • Pioneered the launch of the first Social Performance Plan at Shell Refining Company, Port Dickson (SRCPD), establishing a clear, credibility-enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility structure aligned with global standards.
  • Led the Annual Report project team as Project Manager for 2004 and 2005 Annual Reports, delivering impeccable, award-winning publications that garnered accolades at Malaysia’s National Annual Corporate Reporting Awards (NACRA)—affirming excellence in corporate transparency and stakeholder communication.
  • Engineered a continuous air emissions monitoring initiative—tracking flue gas stack emissions to meet Department of Environment mandates—and delivered an estimated USD 1 million in capital expenditure (CAPEX) savings, showcasing strategic innovation and cost control prowess.
  • Drove stakeholder engagement excellence, orchestrating shareholder Annual General Meeting (AGM) coordination and fostering meaningful dialogue with community, government, and internal partners—strengthening relationships and reinforcing the company’s social license to operate.
  • Evaluated existing communication strategies and made data-driven recommendations for improvement, resulting in increased overall effectiveness.

Refinery Environmental Engineer
11.2001 - 12.2004
  • Spearheaded environmental governance across refinery operations by embedding HSE policies, standards, and legal compliance into daily processes, ensuring proactive visibility and measurable progress toward environmental targets. As the Management Representative for ISO 14001, I operationalized the Environmental Management Plan during both routine operations and turnaround activities, driving initiatives such as Groundwater Monitoring, Land Remediation, Sludge Minimization, and Noise Reduction—demonstrating strategic project leadership and cost-effective environmental improvements.

Upstream Process Engineer

TECHNIP GEOPRODUCTION (M) SDN. BHD., MALAYSIA
10.1998 - 11.2001
  • Contributed as a Process Engineer within a global engineering consultancy, specializing in pipeline hydraulic calculations, vessel sizing, HAZOP analyses, and advanced simulations (HYSYS, PRO/II) for oil and gas platforms for industry leaders such as PETRONAS Carigali, Triton, and ExxonMobil by actively listening, anticipating needs, and exceeding expectations.

Education

B.Eng (Hons) - Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UMIST)
United Kingdom
07.1998

Skills

  • QHSSE Management: QHSSE&S&P Management System Design, Audit & Assurance (LOD 1- LOD3), Process Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Contractor Safety Management, Emergency Response Preparedness

  • Culture & Performance: Generative Safety Culture, Behavior-Based Safety, Incident Investigation (Tripod-Beta and Causal Learning) & Root Cause Analysis, Performance Monitoring & Reporting (PMR)

Websites

Certification

Registered with Board of Engineers, Malaysia;

Timeline

Head, Group HSSE (General Manager Group HSSE)

PETRA ENERGY BERHAD, MALAYSIA
07.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager, Technical Safety & Environment

SIME DARBY PLANTATION BERHAD, MALAYSIA
04.2023 - 07.2023

Downstream HSSE Reporting Lead – Global Commercial (GC) and Chemicals

SHELL MALAYSIA TRADING SENDIRIAN BERHAD, MALAYSIA
08.2018 - 12.2021

Head, QHSSE Management System & Assurance and HSSE Culture

Brunei LNG (BLNG) SENDIRIAN BERHAD, BRUNEI (LTIA - seconded from Shell)
08.2017 - 08.2018

Major Projects, Senior Construction HSE Engineer (Hijau Project, MALAYSIA)

SHELL REFINING COMPANY (FOM) BERHAD, MALAYSIA
01.2010 - 07.2012

Construction HSE - Environmental Lead

QATAR SHELL GTL LIMITED, QATAR – PEARL GTL PROJECT (LTIA)
06.2007 - 12.2009

Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager

SHELL REFINING COMPANY (FOM) BERHAD, MALAYSIA
01.2005 - 05.2007

Refinery Environmental Engineer
11.2001 - 12.2004

Upstream Process Engineer

TECHNIP GEOPRODUCTION (M) SDN. BHD., MALAYSIA
10.1998 - 11.2001

B.Eng (Hons) - Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UMIST)

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