MUHAMAD MUSTAKIM ABDOL RAHIM
Senior Manager, QHSE
Shah Alam
Summary
Senior QHSE Lead with 20+ years of experience leading Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance functions across offshore drilling, marine operations, and project delivery. Proven expertise in implementing ISO-aligned management systems and driving operational performance in high-risk environments. Strong leadership in governance, team development, and strategic cost reduction (USD $1M in savings through contract negotiation).
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager, QHSE
Sapura Drilling Asia Sdn Bhd
04.2022 - Current
- Leads in strict adherence to the Company’s core values
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Develop and implement corporate policies, procedures, controls, and measures
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Provide advice and guidance to the Management team to support QHSE programs
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Act as the company’s expert within QHSE to address regulatory compliance issues
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Assist rig management in maintaining consistent compliance with company policies, procedures, and values
- Responsible for advising the group on applicable QHSE legislation and monitoring compliance
- Preparation and implementation of the QHSE Plan, including an Audit Schedule aimed at improving performance across the business units
- Work with country HSE and operations team to identify and place QHSE resources necessary to support the business
- Review, monitor and report QHSE statistics and objectives for business improvement
- Review and analyses data from audits, incident investigations, and non-conformances to identify adverse trends and implement preventive action
- Undertake the Group’s Management Review process
- Monitor systems compliance and address deviations through formal controls and informal coaching/development of personnel skill sets
- Review and report on learning from events data through sharing, open actions management and rig compliance with action close-out requirements
Country HSE Manager – Malaysia Operations
Sapura Drilling Asia Sdn Bhd
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Subsidiary of Sapura Energy Berhad
- Fulfil onshore HSE representation, providing support to onshore and offshore rig management
- Attend client liaison and meetings with respect to HSE matters as required
- Assist rig management in the development and communication of company policy, procedures and values
- Monitor systems & programs ownership and loyalty, and address deviations through informal coaching/development of personnel
- Review and report on learning from events data through sharing, open actions management and rig compliance with action close-out requirements
- Conduct annual rig HSE internal audits
- Oversight & facilitate Rig Safety Case process (new and maintenance of existing)
- Frequently visit assigned rig/s (as per assigned KPIs)
- Coach, mentor, and develop onshore and rig-based HSE personnel
- Provide professional (subject matter expert) advice and knowledge in QHSE, Flag State Compliance, Local Regulatory requirements and Sapura Drilling systems & programs
- Participate as an investigation team member and/or investigation team leader for incident investigations, as delegated through the investigation mandate
- Review all rig undesired event and non-conformity cases, performing quality checks and coaching for improvement
- Perform monthly (min.) review of all open Synergi cases and Action items, providing feedback as necessary
- During rig visits, randomly verify closed Synergi action items and Fleet sharing (Alert) actions to quality assure the effectiveness of the learning and close-out process
- Identify and communicate best practices and lessons learned across all operating units within the country’s area of responsibility
- Provide systems training to onshore and offshore personnel (TMS / Synergi)
- Participate in the development of Sapura Drilling / Client bridging documentation
- Undertake auditing activity during rig visits
- Capture site visits through Synergi case records and complete associated data entry requirements
- Assist Safety & Training Officer and department supervisors in workplace coaching and crew incremental HSE / PBED discipline and skills development
- Assist the Safety & Training Officer in the delivery of workplace coaching in hazard identification, 4-Point Check and risk assessment skills where necessary
- When offshore, actively participate in the Safety Observation Reporting program (Hazard reporting)
- Subsidiary of Sapura Energy Berhad
Division HSE Manager
Sapura Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Subsidiary of Sapura Energy Berhad
- Led and managed the HSE Team in coordinating full spectrum HSE activities in line with set standards and budget for the Operation & Maintenance Division
- Provided advice to the Vice President (VP) of the Operations & Maintenance Division and Project Managers on HSE-related matters while ensuring HSE risks were taken into account during the project execution
- Acted as the Focal Point in resolving HSE-related issues with the clients while liaising with stakeholders, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities
- Ensured the HSE MS of all subcontractors was in line with set expectations, and all HSE requirements were adhered to
- Developed and monitored the implementation of Annual HSE Plans & Programs as agreed with VP and Corporate Group QHSE
- Led incident investigations while applying loss prevention tools
- Subsidiary of Sapura Energy Berhad
Project HSE Manager
SapuraAcergy Sdn Bhd
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Led and managed the Project HSE Team in coordinating full spectrum HSE activities in line with set standards and budget
- Provided advice to Project Managers on HSE-related matters while ensuring all HSE risks were taken into account during the project execution
- Acted as the Focal Point in resolving HSE-related issues with the client while liaising with stakeholders, subcontractors as well as regulatory authorities
- Ensured the HSE MS of all subcontractors were in line with set expectations and all HSE requirements were adhered to
- Led incident investigations while applying loss prevention tools
- Rendered training and induction to all project staff
- Monitored and reported the status of the HSE plans while generating accurate reports
Senior Project HSE Engineer
SapuraAcergy Sdn Bhd
02.2010 - 06.2014
- Spearheaded the implementation of the HSES management systems for various onshore and offshore projects in line with the client as well as legislative regulatory requirements
- Rendered key insights to project managers and the directors on HSE matters
- Coordinated various HSE processes including Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) and Job Safety Analysis
- Championed HSE audits on subcontractors and vendors to assess particular management systems as well as work sites
- Liaised with clients' HSE representatives while reviewing and evaluating the subcontractors' HSE programs
- Developed and implemented project HSE management system including identifying and justifying deviations from the company policies
- Provided training on the HSE system to all project staffs
Senior Safety & Health Officer
Pantech Steel Industries Sdn Bhd
04.2008 - 02.2010
- Developed and implemented the HSE management system toward delivering set performance targets
- Formulated strategies and programs to continuously improve as well as sustain the safety performance of the team and contractors
- Advised the management of regulatory HSE compliance and effective implementation of industry HSE policies, standards, procedures as well as HSE Management System
- Performed review of Hazard & Effects Management Process (HEMP) documents while providing input on common safety standards and procedures
- Planned and facilitated various HSE MS implementation programs, including HSE Week, Hearts & Minds program, Safety Campaigns, Hazard Hunt and Near Miss reporting
- Initiated incident investigations and incident analysis while cascading lessons-learnt throughout the team
- Supported management facility visits and factory inspection audits while monitoring the closure of all incidents as well as audit actions
- Provided training to staffs and consistently engaging contractors in resolving HSE issues
Health & Safety Officer
Gimmill Industrial (M) Sdn Bhd
07.2006 - 04.2008
- Supervised and monitored the upkeep of four plants covering over 4,000 employees
- Developed and implemented the HSE management system while providing consultancy on HSE issues
- Liaised with various government departments MIDA, DOE, Fire and Rescue Department in securing relevant licenses
Health & Safety Executive
LY Furniture Sdn Bhd
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Oversaw and monitored the implementation of the HSE management system across 12 facilities, including providing advice on HSE issues
- Communicated with various government departments, including MIDA, DOE, DOSH, Johor State Investment Centre (JSIC), Forestry Department as well as Fire & Rescue Department
Education
Certificate of Safety & Health Officer Programme -
National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn
Offshore Medical Fitness Certificate for Petronas, Shell & OGUK - undefined
Work at Height for Offshore Industries - Trainer/Supervisor/Rescuer/Installer
Project Management in Oil & Gas - undefined
Basic H2S Training – OPITO Approved - undefined
CQI and IRCA Certified ISO45001:2018 Lead Auditor - undefined
Well Control IWCF - Level 1 - undefined
Kelvin TOP-SET Senior Investigator - undefined
PETRONAS PTW System Level 2 - undefined
BOSIET with EBS and Travel Safely by Boat - OPITO Approved - undefined
Skills
Risk management expertise
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/12/81
Professional Highlights
- Achieved substantial cost savings of nearly USD 1 million through successful renegotiation of Medical Service Providers contracts, demonstrating strategic negotiation and resource optimization skills.
- Excelled in mentoring and developing staff, resulting in outstanding recognition from clients and other business units, particularly during secondments to new business units, showcasing leadership and talent development capabilities.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a Rig-Based HSE Culture Program, significantly enhancing HSE performance and setting new benchmarks for safety excellence.
Professional Ethic:
Professional Ethic: “Manner Maketh Man”
Believes in integrity, accountability, and safety culture through systems, not slogans.
Timeline
Senior Manager, QHSE
Sapura Drilling Asia Sdn Bhd
04.2022 - Current
Country HSE Manager – Malaysia Operations
Sapura Drilling Asia Sdn Bhd
04.2019 - 04.2022
Division HSE Manager
Sapura Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd
12.2016 - 04.2022
Project HSE Manager
SapuraAcergy Sdn Bhd
06.2014 - 06.2016
Senior Project HSE Engineer
SapuraAcergy Sdn Bhd
02.2010 - 06.2014
Senior Safety & Health Officer
Pantech Steel Industries Sdn Bhd
04.2008 - 02.2010
Health & Safety Officer
Gimmill Industrial (M) Sdn Bhd
07.2006 - 04.2008
Health & Safety Executive
LY Furniture Sdn Bhd
07.2003 - 07.2006
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn
Offshore Medical Fitness Certificate for Petronas, Shell & OGUK - undefined
Work at Height for Offshore Industries - Trainer/Supervisor/Rescuer/Installer
Project Management in Oil & Gas - undefined
Basic H2S Training – OPITO Approved - undefined
CQI and IRCA Certified ISO45001:2018 Lead Auditor - undefined
Well Control IWCF - Level 1 - undefined
Kelvin TOP-SET Senior Investigator - undefined
PETRONAS PTW System Level 2 - undefined
BOSIET with EBS and Travel Safely by Boat - OPITO Approved - undefined
Certificate of Safety & Health Officer Programme -
National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
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