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MUHAMMAD ZULHILMI TAJUL ARIFFIN

MUHAMMAD ZULHILMI TAJUL ARIFFIN

Wells EHS Specialist / Wells Safety Consultant
CYBERJAYA,SELANGOR

Summary

Established a robust Process Safety culture by integrating Technical Safety and Occupational Safety across all organizational levels. Educated and guided teams to enhance awareness of high-risk situations and foster a low tolerance for risk. Consistently prioritized the health, safety, and environmental well-being of employees and the workplace through effective strategies.

Possess over 18 years of specialization in the oil and gas industry, with expertise in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). Holder of a DOSH Green Book as a registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) in Malaysia, along with internationally recognized IOSH certifications.

Certified with IWCF Level 4 and IADC Supervisor Level.

Began career supplying firefighting equipment, followed by a role as an Assistant Inspector with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). Transitioned into the oil and gas sector, focusing on the EPCIC domain.

Demonstrated proficiency in supervisory roles such as Drilling HSE Advisor and HSSE Project Coordinator with companies including Hess Corporation, Baker Hughes, Carigali Hess, and ConocoPhillips. Extensive experience includes managing HSE for drilling, completion, and well intervention operations, as well as overseeing hook-up and commissioning activities and supporting production teams both offshore and onshore

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Rig Coordinator

T7 Global
10.2024 - Current
  • Ensure the rig complies with regulatory and industrial standards (e.g., IMO, ABS, API, Class Society, Flag State, and local authorities).
  • Confirm adherence to client and contractor safety policies, including the rig's Safety Case.
  • Conduct Pre-Operational Safety Audits to ensure all safety-critical systems are operational.
  • Develop an HSEMS for the rig transitioning from Shelf Drilling.
  • Develop a training matrix and verify that all personnel have the required training and certifications.
  • Oversee inspection and testing of critical equipment, including: Drilling systems (drawworks, mud pumps, BOP, choke manifold). Marine systems (jacking system, ballast control, stability). Power systems (generators, electrical distribution). Safety systems (firefighting, lifesaving appliances, fire & gas detection systems).
  • Confirm all equipment certifications are valid and documented.
  • Monitor the completion of function tests and ensure they meet operational standards.
  • Supervise acceptance testing of drilling and marine systems: Verify jacking system performance during preloading. Test the BOP and well control systems under simulated conditions. Confirm that all operational procedures are in place and aligned with rig-specific requirements. Validate the readiness of the crew and operational teams through simulations and drills.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the rig contractor, client representatives, and third-party inspectors.
  • Facilitate daily coordination meetings with all parties to address issues during the acceptance process.
  • Ensure clear communication of non-conformance issues and corrective actions.
  • Oversee emergency system testing, including lifeboat deployment, fire and gas alarm systems, and evacuation drills.
  • Validate that all emergency response plans are updated and rehearsed by the crew.
  • Conduct/assist job safety analyses (JSA) and risk assessments for all acceptance-related activities and repair job.
  • Ensure that risks identified during the acceptance process are mitigated or corrected.
  • Maintain a detailed punch list of deficiencies identified during inspections.
  • Ensure that all items are resolved or properly documented before operational handover.
  • Provide regular updates to the client on the rig's progress toward operational readiness.
  • Coordinate and address any client-specific requirements during the acceptance process.
  • Certify that all acceptance criteria have been met and obtain final sign-off from the client.
  • Submit a comprehensive acceptance report, including all test results, certifications, and completed punch list items.

Sr Wells EHS Advisor

HESS Corporation
10.2021 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: (Drilling, Completion, HUC & Production)
  • Develop bridging documents, such as HSEMS, Joint Action Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Well Control Contingency Plan between operator, contractor, and vessel.
  • Evaluate HSE element for tender bidding and HSE related services as per OGP 423 standard.
  • Coordinate risk assessment sessions for all phases: High level, Planning, and Operation.
  • Monitor and report HSE performance statistics to the Wells, Sr Manager.
  • Provide EHS advice and support to the Company Site Representative (CSR), Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) and Lead Drilling Supervisor (LDSV).
  • Develop SIMOPS/SIPROD matrix procedure and supervisor the compliance, along with coordinating permits to work. Ensure high-risk tasks and activities are managed to minimize conflicting simultaneous operations. Verify that personnel understand the Permit to Work (PTW) criteria, that hazards and controls are documented, and that personnel are trained in the system's application. Conduct Permit to Work audits on a daily basis.
  • Provide visible EHS leadership by promoting and coaching safe operations. Perform and report daily checks and verification audits of the permit to work system, preventive maintenance system, and ongoing operations to ensure compliance with approved policies, standards, and operational safeguards specified in the permit system.
  • Shaping safety culture through safety leadership in accordance with OGP 452. Arrange and coordinate learning sessions, thematic discussions, and Leadership Site Visits with OIM, CSR, and LDSV for Senior Management, Contractor Management, and Project Management.
  • Participate in facility/safety orientation briefings for all new personnel immediately upon their arrival. Ensure service hands contractors are on boarded effectively and integrated with ongoing rig operation.
  • Support the LDSV and OIM with the implementation of the core EHS activities (e.g. JSA, Audit, TBT, HOC, BIF, AAR and Hess Rules).
  • Participate in, observe, influence, and coach rig personnel on working safely and effectively conducting Permit to Work, JSA's, AAR's and hazard recognition.
  • Verify the contractor's EHS management system, Hess approved policies, procedures, standards and relevant EHS regulatory requirements are being complied with; audit (test), document and report areas of non-compliance to LDSV, CSR and OIM follow through to closure of actions required to address the noncompliance.
  • Monitor environmental management systems to assess compliance with regulatory and company requirements; inspect waste disposal methods and segregation, labeling and storage of hazardous & nonhazardous materials; track and collect emissions and waste data specified in the waste management plan.
  • Monitor the contractor's Hazard Observation Card process, workforce participation; analyze data generated by the rig contractor and use results (trends) to support the LDSVs in prompting accident prevention strategies - coaching/training, discussion, and audit.
  • Report incidents to the LDSVs, CSR and OIM. Provide support and participation in the onsite investigations led by the LDSV-CSR-OIM or his designate, track and assist with following up on closure of corrective/preventive actions as entered in Synergi.
  • Provide support for Hess emergency response activities; verify personnel are trained and understand the various response scenarios; observe emergency response drills and exercises; facilitate post-drill reviews of same, track and assist with following up on closure of corrective/preventive actions.
  • During weekly drills supervise and audit co-ordination in control room and response by the crew onboard.
  • Verify competency training matrix and ensure the compliance. Monitor operations and use of equipment; assist LDSV, CSR and OIM to verify personnel have completed required training; verify that barriers are functioning and preventive maintenance program is adequately followed to prevent critical failures.
  • Perform Weekly contractor audit, selection during weekly HSE Meeting. Perform Hygiene inspection and Condition Inspection with main contractor, services partners and vendor.
  • File relevant EHS documentation on the rig to satisfy regulatory compliance requirement and/or company requirements.
  • Draft HSE Alerts and Synergi reports (Word document format initially) and send to Sr Wells Manager and Drilling Superintendent for approval prior to entering into the Synergi system.
  • Monitors contractor's management system to ensure that work processes are conducted consistent with both contractor's and Hess' expectations.
  • Reviews contractor Bridging Documents and ensures they continue to be current and valid.
  • (Drilling, Completion, HUC & Production)

Sr Rig SHO

Sapura Energy
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia
  • Assisting the OIM in the oversight and audit of the Permit-to-Work Program
  • To provide accurate and timely advice to the OIM regarding safety programs status, coaching and focus areas.
  • Check that all Permits to Work are completed correctly and act as the OIM delegate for site inspection and safety compliance responsibilities as required.
  • Coordinate Pre-tour meetings with all Departments and assist supervisors through provision of information and advice.
  • Ensure thorough daily random audits that pre-job safety meetings are in compliance with the company requirements.
  • Conduct of training and instruction in the six SKD Red Directives and Procedures.
  • Coordinate, participate in and report on Emergency Drills, weekly General Safety meetings, Catering HSE meetings and monthly Safety Committee meetings.
  • Provide advice to Operator offshore representative concerning investigations, safety issues and safety topics as required, through the OIM.
  • Investigation Team Leader for all incident investigation.
  • Conduct routine spot inspections and participate in rig area weekly condition & safety inspections.
  • Coach and provide assistance in the delivery of positional skills, on-the-job training and related competency assessment, in conjunction with department supervisors.
  • Conduct regular theoretical and practical refresher training on firefighting / lifesaving equipment and techniques in cooperation with the Barge Engineer (building incremental development and maintaining knowledge & skills beyond onshore formal course level).
  • Provide assistance as required to the Barge Engineer in quality checking and ensuring correct inspection, maintenance and operability of all emergency response equipment.
  • Provide support to all supervisors for Rig specific Procedure and Detailed Instruction development within the Company's Total Management System (TMS) structure.
  • Assist Department Supervisors in documenting and maintaining all TBRA and Detailed Instruction records.
  • In conjunction with the OIM, manage Synergi database entries in order to meet reporting deadlines, corrective action close-out accountabilities and entry quality checks.
  • Provide a training capability in relevant HSE related applications for all relevant employees onboard.
  • Maintain oversight of induction, workplace orientation and management of SSE's (Short Service Employee's) in accordance with requirements.
  • Observe and monitor compliance with all safety rules through coaching and positive developmental techniques.
  • Coordinate with the Materials Administrator his compliance with HAZCOM procedure and completeness of SDS records.
  • Participate in internal audits as required and assist in external audit conduct.
  • Review and provide analysis of Hazard Observations, ensuring trends are recognized and corrective actions are attended to.
  • Fulfil an advisory role to Operations for risk assessment for new equipment or practices introduced to the work site.
  • Regularly review PPE needs and validate stock item suitability.
  • Oversight all Helideck operational requirements, undertaking HLO duties as required or providing assistance / relief to the nominated HLO.
  • Conduct coaching with relevant crew in relation to safe work practice and skills.
  • ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia

SSD, Sr HSE Engineer

CarigaliHess Operating Company
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Developed company and Department QHSE KPI Roadmap and monitor the executions.
  • Conduct HSE Case Assurance Verification with contractor; HSE Department and technical Department.
  • Conduct HSECE Performance Standard verification with Rig Technical team.
  • Facilitate High Level Risk Assessment with all department for incoming drilling operation.
  • Facilitate Risk Assessment for Design phase and Planning phase.
  • Pre-populate SIMOPS matrix and procedure with related department and support SIMOPS consultant to perform workshop and develop matrix and procedure.
  • Support HSE department to review, revise and develop procedure for HSEMS.
  • Develop EIA with HSE department and supply most information from drilling and well intervention division.
  • Perform HSEMS gap analysis and develop Bridging HSEMS with rig contractor.
  • Develop Joint HSE plan with HSE team contractor and review with Drilling Supt and Rig Manager.
  • Facilitate FMEA session for all drilling related equipment with related SME.
  • Facilitate Performance Standard for all drilling related equipment with contractor technical department.
  • Conducted FMEA for drilling and well services equipment/machines.
  • Conduct HAZID on drilling operation for each sequences/section.
  • Conduct HAZOP with well test and well services team for Well Startup operation.
  • Development and management of contracts as per OGP 423 standard.
  • Working knowledge of PETRONAS Offshore Self-Regulation Management System (OSRMS) and Process Safety Management (PSM).
  • Review contractor performance on weekly basis and perform audit to all contractors on yearly basis.
  • Perform QAQC for well services equipment prior to mob offshore.

Drilling & Completion HSSE Advisor

ConocoPhillips Asia Pacific
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Company Overview: Exploration and Appraisal Drilling
  • Reviewed and executed bridging document.
  • Support the DSV with the implementation of the core HSE activities (e.g. Work Permit, JSA,10 LSV).
  • Serve as company representatives on joint health and safety committees meeting.
  • Analyses that identify process hazards together with their control and mitigation measures or barriers.
  • Identify key risk activity of the day and perform Life Saving Rules audit.
  • Review crew safety qualification and training/competency programs.
  • Empowered/advice crew for responsibility to stop unsafe work.
  • Exploration and Appraisal Drilling

Drilling & Completion EHS Advisor

HESS Corporation
07.2015 - 03.2018
  • Company Overview: (Drilling, Completion, Offshore Early Works & Main HUC Campaigns)
  • Develop bridging documents, such as HSEMS, Joint Action Plan, and Emergency Response plan Well Control Contingency plan between operator, contractor, and vessel.
  • Evaluate HSE element for tender bidding and HSE related services as per OGP 423 standard.
  • Provide EHS advice and support to the Company Site Representative (CSR), Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) and Lead Drilling Supervisor (LDSV).
  • Develop and monitor the SIMOPS matrix/procedure compliances and permit-to-work coordination. Ensuring high-risk tasks and activities are managed in an effort to minimize conflicting Simultaneous Operations; verifying personnel understand PTW criteria, recording hazards and controls, and training personnel in the application of the system. Conducting Permit-to-Work audits on a Daily Basis.
  • Provide visible EHS leadership and promote safe operations. Perform and report daily check/verify audits of the permit-to-work system / preventive maintenance system and ongoing operations to verify compliance with approved policies and standards and operational safeguards specified in the permit system.
  • Shaping safety culture through safety leadership as per OGP 452. Arrange/coordinate learning, theme/mindset and Leadership Site Visit with OIM, CSR and LDSV for Senior Management, Contractor management and Project Management.
  • Participate in facility orientation briefings for all new personnel immediately upon their arrival. Ensure service hands contractors are on boarded effectively and integrated with ongoing rig operation.
  • Support the OIM and LDSV with the implementation of the core EHS activities (e.g. SWA, JSA, AAR, BBS and Hess Rules).
  • Participate, observe, influence and coach rig personnel on working safely and conducting effective Permit to Work, JSA's, AAR's and hazard recognition.
  • Verify the contractor's EHS management system, Hess approved policies, procedures, standards and relevant EHS regulatory requirements are being complied with; audit (test), document and report areas of non-compliance to LDSV, CSR and OIM follow through to closure of actions required to address the noncompliance.
  • Monitor environmental management systems to assess compliance with regulatory and company requirements; inspect waste disposal methods and segregation, labeling and storage of hazardous & nonhazardous materials; track and collect emissions and waste data specified in the waste management plan.
  • Monitor the contractor's BBS process, workforce participation; analyze data generated by the rig contractor and use results (trends) to support the LDSVs in prompting accident prevention strategies.
  • Report incidents to the LDSVs, CSR and OIM. Provide support and participation in the onsite investigations led by the LDSV-CSR-OIM or his designate, track and assist with following up on closure of corrective/preventive actions as entered in Synergi.
  • Provide support for Hess emergency response activities; verify personnel are trained and understand the various response scenarios; observe emergency response drills and exercises; facilitate post-drill reviews of same, track and assist with following up on closure of corrective/preventive actions.
  • During weekly drills observe/supervise co-ordination in control room and response by the crew onboard.
  • Verify competency training matrix and ensure the compliance. Monitor operations and use of equipment; assist LDSV, CSR and OIM to verify personnel have completed required training; verify that barriers are functioning and preventive maintenance program is adequately followed to prevent critical failures.
  • Perform Weekly contractor audit, selection during weekly HSE Meeting. Perform Hygiene inspection and Hazard Hunt with main contractor, sub-contractor and vendor.
  • File relevant EHS documentation on the rig to satisfy regulatory compliance requirement and/or company requirements.
  • Draft HSE Alerts and Synergi reports (Word document format initially) and send to Operation Manager and Drilling Manager for approval prior to entering into the Synergi system.
  • (Drilling, Completion, Offshore Early Works & Main HUC Campaigns)

Drilling and Well Intervention HSE Advisor

CarigaliHess Operating Company
08.2014 - 07.2015
  • Company Overview: SSD.
  • Review and discuss the Drilling & Well Services program.
  • Perform Integrity test, Function Test, Technical Inspection for all equipment and material, prior to mob to offshore.
  • Collect Unsafe Act and Unsafe Condition information from site to categorize and come out with trending, before discuss with site team and present to management.
  • Compile Safety Alert on weekly basis to be discuss with the crew and team.
  • Advise management and site team on regulations and standard requirement that need to be complies.
  • Conduct hazard hunt with the team and weekly inspection as per plan program.
  • SSD.

HSSE Coordinator - Semisub Songa Venus

Mubadala Petroleum
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Company Overview: Offshore Malaysia (SK320 - Pegaga 1, Pegaga 2, Sirih, Sintok Exploration Well)
  • Ensuring that all Well Operations HSE activities are in accordance with Corporate HSE policies and procedures.
  • Assisting the Drilling Operations Manager in the definition of the HSE needs and means as well as timely identification of resources necessary for efficient development of all activities.
  • Assuring all the involved well operations teams are competence and prepared to cope with Emergencies. This will also require involvement of Contractors.
  • Focal point of the Drilling HSE Program and for monitoring HSE continuous improvement by ensure all operation is ALARP and comply with LOPA.
  • Closely monitor the execution of Drilling-HSE focused area especially on Crush point, DROPS, TPW, Lifting management.
  • Ensure all barrier been ownership by each contractor and personal for good drilling process safety.
  • Coordinating and establishing internal communications and relations with employees regarding HSE subject matter.
  • Verifying the continuing implementation and effectiveness of the respective HSE cases.
  • Liaising with HSE Manager in issues involving local and national HSE regulatory bodies on matters of permitting and legal compliance.
  • Providing advice, and whenever necessary hands on support, to the line in such activities as Job Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, environmental monitoring and Incident investigation and analysis.
  • Maintain daily, weekly and monthly reporting statistics for performance. Ensuring that monthly HSE statistics are collated and reported in a timely manner.
  • Ensure integrity of all equipment provided by auditing equipment certificate and maintenance checklist.
  • Providing deployment, discipline and development of the HSE personnel and in particular of the direct report.
  • Support WSDE preparing End of Well Report by supply lesson learned report and HSE performance statistic.
  • Offshore Malaysia (SK320 - Pegaga 1, Pegaga 2, Sirih, Sintok Exploration Well)

Rig HSE Advisor

Viking Drilling International
03.2013 - 07.2013
  • Company Overview: Turkey & Kurdistan - Rig i21 & i10
  • Plan and implement Journey Management Plan for Rig move.
  • Provide all information and requirement for rig acceptance regards to safety.
  • Gathers information/data on site conditions at the assigned project area.
  • Follows weekly inspection schedule and communicates this schedule to.
  • Conduct daily HSE audits at the assigned project area.
  • Conduct 'spot' inspections of area construction equipment & personnel for compliance with site and local regulations.
  • Conducts the investigations of incidents.
  • Relate audit findings to the Sub-contractor construction foremen for correct actions.
  • Monitors the corrective actions to closure.
  • Review of Work Execution Plans in relation to construction equipment & personnel to insure that contractors are properly utilizing the plans in the field to stay in compliance with local regulations.
  • Ensure drilling program, report and system as per standard IADC.
  • Prepares and submits records, reports, and required documents to the area's HSE Supervisor as requested by the HSE Manager.
  • Maintains all aspects of the HSE program in the assigned project area to all levels of employees and fosters such programs to improve awareness.
  • Enforces HSE standards and applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Supports & provides guidance to area sub-contractors through interpretation of HSE Practices and Procedures, legislation, and regulations.
  • Refines working knowledge of HSE programs by applying HSE procedures.
  • Conduct substance abuse programs and HSE statistics activities as directed.
  • Assists Medic with orientation program for operation employees.
  • Support and enforcement of Fluor's security plan.
  • Execution and completion of security specific tasks.
  • Turkey & Kurdistan - Rig i21 & i10

Rig HSE Advisor

Nabors Drilling International Limited
12.2012 - 02.2013
  • Company Overview: Rig 503 - (SK333) Exploration Well
  • Directs and coordinates Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities for Nabors in accordance with Nabors Quality / HSE Management Systems.
  • To ensure all rig personnel understand and comply with all Nabors Quality and HSE requirements.
  • Developed emergency response planning for specific work area before operations commence.
  • To ensure all reporting meets Nabors requirements in a timely manner.
  • Personally responsible for own safety and conducting one's self to the standards of Nabors Policies and Procedures.
  • Coordinate with Rig Manager and Area QHSE involving QHSE concerns.
  • Consult, advise, and direct Drilling Operations in matters relating to QHSE.
  • Liaison with Operator in regards to QHSE matters. Participation in, and coordination of, rig HSE meetings.
  • Participate in Regulatory, Operator and Internal QHSE audits. Responsible for adherence to company guidelines.
  • Ensure rig complies with Nabors requirements.
  • Maintaining and updating Rig evacuation plans, procedures and measures.
  • Provide information to Management on accidents / incidents in a timely manner, according to established NDIL and Operator procedures.
  • Coordinate with Rig Manager concerning the implementation of the Rig Management System on-site and the ongoing instructions to all personnel in its use.
  • Oversee implementation of SMART/STOP program on rig-site.
  • Monitor/ chair/ participate in regularly scheduled HSE meetings held at rigs.
  • Monitor readiness/response to emergency situations through regularly held and documented drills.
  • Execution / Receiving / Monitoring of required QHSE inspection of rigs, reporting findings to the Rig Manager.
  • Maintenance of Corrective Action Register for non-compliance items arising from meetings and inspections.
  • Maintenance of the Lifting and Slings Registers and Inspection Program for rigs in area.
  • Oversee implementation of operational systems and procedures to include but not be limited to: Permit to Work System, Lock Out/Tag Out System, Hazardous Chemical - MSDS, PPE System, H2S Awareness, Benchmarking, NOWA and other required training activities.
  • Rig 503 - (SK333) Exploration Well

Sr HSE Specialist

BAKER HUGHES INC
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Company Overview: SEA
  • SEA

Education

Master Degree - Industrial Safety Management

National University of Malaysia

Post Graduate Dip - Industrial Safety Management

National University of Malaysia

Exec Diploma - Piping Engineering for Processing Plant

Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia

Diploma - Engineering Safety and Emergency

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Skills

Coaching

Certification

JKKP IS 127 / 438 / 2 / 6156, 249433, DL4S-00166804-SA-8BBK, 7861BBFB-B346C7

Academic Background - Highest Level

  • Master Degree in Industrial Safety Management, National University of Malaysia
  • Post Graduate Dip in Industrial Safety Management, National University of Malaysia
  • Exec Diploma in Piping Engineering for Processing Plant, Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
  • Diploma in Engineering Safety and Emergency, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Malaysian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Sr Rig Coordinator - T7 Global
10.2024 - Current
Sr Wells EHS Advisor - HESS Corporation
10.2021 - 10.2024
Sr Rig SHO - Sapura Energy
03.2021 - 09.2021
SSD, Sr HSE Engineer - CarigaliHess Operating Company
09.2018 - 02.2021
Drilling & Completion HSSE Advisor - ConocoPhillips Asia Pacific
03.2018 - 09.2018
Drilling & Completion EHS Advisor - HESS Corporation
07.2015 - 03.2018
Drilling and Well Intervention HSE Advisor - CarigaliHess Operating Company
08.2014 - 07.2015
HSSE Coordinator - Semisub Songa Venus - Mubadala Petroleum
08.2013 - 08.2014
Rig HSE Advisor - Viking Drilling International
03.2013 - 07.2013
Rig HSE Advisor - Nabors Drilling International Limited
12.2012 - 02.2013
Sr HSE Specialist - BAKER HUGHES INC
05.2012 - 11.2012
National University of Malaysia - Master Degree, Industrial Safety Management
National University of Malaysia - Post Graduate Dip, Industrial Safety Management
Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia - Exec Diploma, Piping Engineering for Processing Plant
Universiti Putra Malaysia - Diploma, Engineering Safety and Emergency

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