Address: Hand phone: +971 50 44 30 983

Iran Mobile: +98 917301 0108

P.O. Box:35343, Abu E-mail:
Dhabi, UAE ahmad_saghafi@yahoo.com

AHMAD SAGHAFI

Personal Sex: Male

Marital status: Married
Date of birth: 28/5/1974
Information
Military Status: Exempt
Resident: UAE-Abu Dhabi
Nationality: Iranian

01/2009Present TOTAL Abu Dhabi-UAE

TECHNICAL SAFETY LEAD ENGINEER
Involved in Basic & Detail Engineering of all Oil and Gas Projects in
TOTAL E&P Yemen (TEPY) in Kharir Field as Safety Lead Engineer in
the following projects:
Kharir Power Plant (KPP)
Basement Production Unit (BPU)
Central Gas Compression Unit and its extension (CCU)
Water treatment Unit (WTU)
Pipeline to Canadian NEXEN
Gas to PEC
Temporary Production Unit (TPU)
Upgrading of Fire Fighting facilities

Main Responsibilities:
Ensure company Health, Safety and Environmental engineering
specifications are implemented based on TOTAL GS and
Experiences international codes
Ensure that corporate and local Health, Safety and Environmental
policies and regulations are applied on all engineering, plant and
process modification activities
Developing of Project Safety Concept
Defining and implementing safety design requirements and
philosophy for active and passive fire protection.
Defining and implementing working environment design
requirements and philosophy for noisy equipment,
temperature/personnel protection, access for maintenance,
inspection and repairment and for the use of hazardous substances.
Assessment of modifications with regard to external / natural
environmental aspects; providing input to installation layout and
arrangement with regard to natural environment design philosophy;
preparing natural environment-related project documents.
Preparing and analyzing safety plot plans for safety equipment,
hazardous area classification, passive fire protection, fire & gas
detection, escape routes and safety signs and HSE Equipment
Preparing specifications, data sheets, material requisition and scope
of supply for Safety and Fire Fighting equipment, CO2 Flooding
extinguishing system and life-saving appliances,

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 Preparing/updating safety analyses, such as Fire Risk Assessment
(FRA), Safety Process Operation Technical review (SPOT), Project
Technical Review (PTR) and Technological Risk Assessment
(TRA).
Review of EIA Study
Participation in HAZOP/HAZID/SIL & ENVID Workshops
Review of Vendor packages, Material & Equipment submittals,
Drawings etc
Review of all Site HSE procedure, specification and Method
statement such as Emergency Response Procedures, Permit to
Work system and etc.
Review and reply to site TQ from safety point of view
Engage in all the principal HSE tasks including training, planning,
program development, auditing and selection of Contractors
Interface with other project team discipline to convey and reinforce
HSE requirements within project

10/200801/2009 HEDCO Shiraz-Iran

HEAD OF SAFETY ENGINEERING
Involved in Basic & Detail engineering of Petrochemical Projects in
Hampa Energy Design Company (HEDCO) as Head of Safety
Engineering in the following projects:

Basic engineering of Offsite and Utility of Golestan, Zanjan and

Lordegan Urea and Ammonia Plants
Experiences
Detail engineering of Golestan, Zanjan and Lordegan Urea and
Ammonia Plants

Main Responsibilities:
Development of Safety Concepts, Health, Safety & Environment
(HSE) Philosophy & HSE Plan
Conduct HSE Audits & Review of Company HSEMS
Participation in HAZOP/HAZID & ENVID Workshops
Design of different aspect of Safety Engineering issues such as:
o Review of Plot plan and Layout from Safety point of view
o Fire Fighting Facilities
o Fire and Gas Detection System
o Passive Fire Protection, Fire Proofing & Fire
Compartmentation studies
o Hazardous area classification schedules & drawings
o Emergency Response Procedures
o Review of Vendor packages, Material & Equipment
submittals, Drawings etc
o Interface with other project team discipline to convey and
reinforce HSE requirements within project
o Engage in all the principal HSE tasks including training,
planning, program development, auditing and selection of
Contractors

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 10/200410/2008 PETROPARS Assaluyeh-Iran
SITE HSE MANAGER
South Pars Gas Field Development Plant Phases 6,7&8 (one of the
biggest Gas Refinery in the world, Feed = 4 billion SCFD of reservoir fluid)
as a SITE HSE MANAGER. Also at the early stage of project, I was
involved as a Safety Engineer on safety issues in Tehran Office.

Main Achievement:
Competitive HSE record in Iran: Achieving 20 million man-hour w/o LTI

Main Responsibilities:
Ensure that corporate and local Health, Safety, Security and
Environmental policies and regulations are applied on all
engineering, plant and process modification activities
Defining and implementing safety design requirements and
philosophy for active and passive fire protection, area classification,
escape routes and fire & gas detection
Development and execution of health and safety plan
Development of Project HSE document during Construction and
Commissioning stage such as HSE reporting based on OGP, Permit
to work system, SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations), Electrical and
Mechanical Lock out/Tag out, Chemical Loading/Unloading, ERP
and Contingency plan, Fire Fighting training and etc
Leading HSE Committee meetings
Experiences
Monitoring processes for compliance against project HSE plans and
contract requirements
Interface with other project site discipline managers to convey and
reinforce HSE requirements
Identify and communicate sound practices within and across all
areas of the Project to ensure a level of consistency in HSE
approach and performance
Engage in all the principal HSE tasks including training, planning,
program development, auditing and risk assessment
Provide technical leadership and direction to HSE Supervisors and
Officers
Review and approve method statements and applications for
various work permits for specific project activities, ensuring activities
are coordinated and that safety compliance is monitored by Safety
Officers
Manage and direct Health & Hygiene Inspections On Sites / Camps
Investigate The cause of major Accidents / Dangerous Occurrences,
and recommend means of preventing recurrence of such an
Incident
Develop and implement Safety Awareness and Safety Incentive
Programs for project to motivate staff and increase Safety
Awareness

11/200210/2004 TOTAL (EPIK) Kharg Island-Iran

SENIOR SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Dorood Oil separation and stabilization plant project as a Construction
and Commissioning Senior Safety Supervisor.

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 Main Achievement:
Successfully end the project without Fatality

Main Responsibilities:
Monitoring processes for compliance against project HSE plans and
contract requirements
Conducting daily Safety Inspection to ensure safe work practices
Conducting Weekly / Monthly Safety Meetings
Investigate The cause of major Accidents / Dangerous Occurrences,
and recommend means of preventing recurrence of such an
Incident
Provide technical leadership and direction to HSE Officers

11/200011/2002 TOTAL Assaluyeh-Iran

SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Total South Pars Gas Field Development Plant Phases 2&3 as a
Construction and Production Safety Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities:
Conducting daily Safety Inspection to ensure safe work practices
Report to HSE manager on daily basis
Conducting Toolbox and Safety Training Programs For Workforce &
Supervisors
Administrate all steps of PTW and coordinate with site disciplines
Investigate The cause of major Accidents / Dangerous Occurrences,
and recommend means of preventing recurrence

3/199810/2000 PIDEC company Shiraz-Iran

PROCESS and SAFETY ENGINEER
Involved in Basic & Detail engineering of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical
Projects in Petrochemical Industries Design and Engineering Company
As a Process and Safety designer in the following projects:

Basic engineering of Centralized Utility of Bandar Imam, Iran

Detail engineering of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) of
Bandar Imam, Iran
Detail engineering of South pars Gas Refinery (1st Phase)
in Assaluyeh, Iran
Detail engineering of 3rd Aromatic project of Bandar Imam, Iran

Main Responsibilities:
Developing Basic and Detail Engineering Documents Such as BFD,
PFD, P&ID ,Process data sheets and Process descriptions
Computer Simulation of Petrochemicals plant subsystem by using
Experiences robust software such as HYSIS and PRO II
Engaged in reviewing and commenting on Vendor documents
Design of Fire fighting facilities and Equipment such as Deluge
system, Sprinklers, CO2 flooding system, FIFI equipment plot plan
and layouts
Engaged in HAZOP study sessions
Engaged in selection of Fire fighting and Safety Equipment

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 6/19963/1998 SINA Company Shiraz-Iran
PROCESS ENGINEER
Working in Penthaerititol pilot plant and compared the experimental data
with computer program

Education 19961998 Shiraz University Shiraz -Iran

MS of Chemical Engineering (Top Student)

19921996 Shiraz University Shiraz -Iran

BS of Chemical Engineering (Top Student)

Highly self motivated

Personal Skills High ability of Team working
Strong personalities to face with challenges
and
Exceptional Communication and interpersonal skills
Advantages Innovative with the ability to work unsupervised
Extensive knowledge of Process and Production facilities safety
Fully Familiar with TOTAL General Design Specification(GS EP SAF)
Familiar with Norwegian HSE Standard (S001)
Familiar with international design codes and standards such as API,
NFPA, OGP and etc.
Focused o Proactive safety programs rather than Reactive
Good ability for Training of Health and Safety issues
Excellent background in both Theoretical and Practical HSE Matters

Skills SAFETY:

& NEBOSH certificate (2002 from UK Cert. Log No.: C 70656)

Radiation Protection certificate from IAEA (2005)
Training OHSAS 18001 Internal Audit certificate from DNV (2006)
ISO 14000 Internal Audit certificate (2008)
Risk Management course by STATOIL (2005)
Sea Survival and HUET from NITC (2006)
Electrical Safety course by APAVE (2004)
Breathing Apparatus (from TOTAL SAFETY-UAE) (2004)
H2S hazards training certification (elementary & advance)
Incident Investigation
HAZOP and What if (from HAWARD Technology-UAE)
Permit to work
Fire Fighting
First Aid certification
Gas testing in ventilated and confined spaces area Certification
General safety Construction, Commissioning and Production
courses such as Scaffolding, CSE, Cranes, Excavation,
SIMOPS, Hydrocarbon risk, Safe plant operation, Nitrogen
Hazards, Chemicals and etc.

Software:

Microsoft Office (MS Word & MS Excel and MS Power Point)

Safety Engineering Software: PHAST and PHA-PRO

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 English language:

Native language: Farsi

Fluent in Speaking, Reading and Writing of English

International Publication:
A. Saghafi, M. Moshfeghian, Evaluation of vapor-liquid
equilibrium of ethane binary systems using UNIQUAC-based
mixing rules and its extension to multicomponent systems,
Fluid Phase Equilibria 169 (1) (2000) pp. 31-47.

References Taher SHEIKH-ZEINEDDIN (TOTAL YEMEN Engineering

Manager)
Email: Taher.SHEIKH-ZEINEDDIN@total.com

Bruno PIQUE (TOTAL YEMEN Project Director)

Email: Bruno.PIQUE@total.com

Jean Pierre SIMON

Email: jpjsimon@club-internet.fr

Wolfgang PROBST
Personal Email: probst_wolfgang@yahoo.com

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