Hi, I'm Jalil Ahmed

HSE Officer focused on Construction Safety. I lead safety operations, trainings, and risk management programs to ensure zero incidents.

About Me

I am a dedicated HSE professional with extensive experience in construction and pipeline projects, skilled in safety audits, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and behavior-based safety programs. In addition to my on-site expertise, I am a part-time safety blogger and trainer, sharing best practices and providing training to promote a culture of safety both on-site and online.

Core Skills

Experience

HSE Officer

AL-HADEED Construction, Lahore Pakistan — Mar 2017 to Dec 2019
  • Conducting toolbox talks, special safety meetings, and worker safety orientations.
  • Performing daily site inspections to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
  • Verifying safe work plans and maintaining proper housekeeping before work begins.
  • Inspecting scaffolding, tagging systems, ladders, and man baskets prior to use.
  • Checking heavy equipment and lifting accessories (wire ropes, slings, shackles, etc.).
  • Preparing daily site safety reports and submitting them to management.
  • Auditing monthly color-coding compliance as per client standards.
  • Conducting weekly joint safety inspections with the client and issuing deviation reports.
  • Monitoring tools, PPE, housekeeping, and machinery to ensure safe work conditions.

Safety Officer

Al-Naeim Co. Ltd for Contracting, KSA — Feb 2020 to Oct 2022
  • Auditing machinery, PPE, Housekeeping and Hand Tools.
  • Regular inspection and maintenance of safety and firefighting equipment’s.
  • Taking action against site employees violating the Safety rules and regulation.
  • Controlling of site transport and placement of proper warning sign and sign board.
  • Receive assignment, notification, reporting location, reporting time, and traffic instructions from your supervisor.
  • Receive briefing from immediate supervisor.
  • Complete forms and reports required of the assigned position and send material through supervisor to Documentation Unit.
  • Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority, although the authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required.
  • Maintain awareness of active and developing situations.

HSE Officer

Edsco East Delta Saudi Co. Ltd — Apr 2023 - Nov 2024
  • Enforce compliance with all safety regulations, standards, and company policies on the construction site.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement preventive measures.
  • Organize and conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training sessions for workers and subcontractors.
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, safety audits, and training sessions.
  • Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear by all personnel.
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation drills and first-aid readiness.

Achievements

22%

Unsafe Observations Reduced

180+

Workers Trained

120

Incident-Free Days

Safety Campaign

Designed company-wide awareness program

Certifications

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH International General Certificate

NEBOSH

OSHA Certificate

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

OSHA

Accident Investigation Certificate

Accident Investigation

Oregon OSHA Public Education

Fall Protection Certificate

Fall Protection

Oregon OSHA Public Education

Confined Space Entry Certificate

Train the Trainer Course

EOSH Organization

Fire Safety Certificate

Basic Life Support

Saudi Heart Association BLS Provider

Fire Safety Certificate

CPR Course

Saudi Heart Association BLS Provider

Fire Safety Certificate

ISO 45001 Auditing

Internal Auditing Strategies and practices

Projects

Construction of Residential Apartments

Role: HSE Officer

Lead safety planning, emergency response, and ground support checks.

Commercial Building

Role: Safety Officer

Managed PTW, crane lifts, and excavation work.

Hospital Building Construction

Role: Safety Officer

Daily Observation Report, Hot work & cold work permit.

Blog

Why & How HSE Is Different From Other Professions

Nov 2025 — HSE Protects Lives — Not Just Delivers Work

Role of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry of KSA

Oct 2025 — The construction sector in Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-growing industries

Safety Culture in Mega Projects

Sep 2025 — How to engage workers in safety discussions.

Contact Me

If you have any questions or opportunities, feel free to reach out.

Jalil Ahmed
jalilahmed474@gmail.com
+966 56 4423357
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia