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Shahzad T. Khawaja
SHAHZAD T. KHAWAJA
EnvDipNEBOSH, IDipNEBOSH, IDipOSH, CSM, Research MSc in OSH
OSHAD Grade-A, GradIOSH, MIIRSM, PIEMA, MNASP (CMIOSH & FIIRSM in Progression)
Approved Trainer &Assessor NEBOSH, IOSH, BSC, HABC, FAI , NCFE, NASP, ADNOC
Musaffah; Abu Dhabi-UAE HSE.CONSULTANT@OUTLOOK.COM +971-56-4273307
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT / VOCATIONAL / SOFT SKILLS
Head of Training & Development /Senior Trainer & Instructor / Curriculum Developer & Assessor
PERSONAL PROFILE
A competent, dedicated, result-oriented and self-motivated occupational health, safety and environmental/vocational
head of training department, senior trainer/faculty, curriculum developer & assessor with 18* years of industrial
experience. Adeptness include but not limited to development of curriculum, training material, session plans and
assessments. Skilled in effective delivery of occupational health, safety and environmental trainings/softskills/vocational trainings and candidates assessment within different learning environments. Outstanding
interpersonal, presentation and training skills with proven ability to interact effectively with delegates and
management at all levels. Technically, vocationally and academically equipped with the required knowledge of
national & international standards. Capable to liaise with national & international qualification authorities to develop
or embed vocational training programs. Capacity building of trainers/instructors and management of HSE/Vocational
training department; are my core expertise.
ACADEMICS/VOCATIONAL
Loughborough University – UK
2017-2019 MSc. In Occupational Safety & Health
National Examination Board in OSH (NEBOSH) – UK
2017-2019
2013-2015
2012-2013
2015-2016
Level-6 International Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health
Level-6 National Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Level-3 International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health
British Safety Council (BSC) – UK
Level-6 International Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health
University of Punjab (PU) – Pakistan
1999-2002
2008-2009
2011-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Lahore
Skill Development Council (SDC) – Pakistan
Executive Manager in Business Administration (EMBA 1 Year) – Rawalpindi
Diploma in Health and Safety Management (1 Year) - Rawalpindi
Punjab Technical Board (PTB) – Pakistan
1997-1999 Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) – Government College of Commerce
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education – Pakistan
1986-1997 Secondary School Certificate – Government High School PDKhan2 | P a g e
Shahzad T. Khawaja
WORK EXPERIENCE
Head of HSE/Vocational Training, NUTC, Abu Dhabi – UAE
2018 – DATE Planning, designing and delivering training programmes. Evaluating safety training needs and
implementing changes to training programs to address safety training requirements. Leading my
team to train and develop colleagues to reach their full potential and continually look for ways to
improve speed to competence. Suggesting enhancements to existing training programs. Overseeing
and establishing relationships with vendors to provide additional outside training programs that
may be needed. Preparing annual training programme for internal staff. Developing safety
recommendations for specific operations. Conducting effective induction and orientation sessions.
Managing training budget. Providing opportunities for ongoing development. Managing day-to-day
operations of the Training Centre. Guiding the development of the Training Centre to facilitate
growth and financial strength. Developing contacts and partnerships with corporations and
individuals to increase total awareness of the Training Centre and advocate on its behalf. Ensuring
Quality meets or exceeds clients’ expectations. Conducting customer satisfaction survey and
analysing results. Devising a training marketing strategy. Developing curriculum, training material,
session plans & assessments. Effectively delivering occupational health, safety, environmental &
soft-skills trainings. Assessing candidates’ within different learning environments. Ensuring students
data confidentiality. Interacting with national & international qualification authorities to develop or
embed HSE/Vocational training programs. Involved in capacity building of vocational trainers and
managing department of HSE/Vocational training. Ensuring Continuous Professional Development
of all stakeholders. Offering safety trainings for different accredited bodies including but not
limited to ADNOC-UAE, IOSH-UK, HIGHFIELD-UK, HIGHFIELD First Aid-UK, AHA-USA,
NUTC-UAE and NASP-USA Etc. Likewise; Developing of OHSMS, policies, procedures,
guidelines & ensuring implementation in-line with national and international practices. Conducting
OHSMS awareness sessions. Establishing and maintaining passionate culture within NUTC.
Senior HSE Instructor/Lecturer, Higher Colleges of Technology – UAE
2017 – 2018 Created and scheduled classes. Developed content, learner handouts, formative and summative
assessments and their standardization. Identified and assessed learners need and created effective
learning options to meet those needs. Planned, designed and developed training materials and
assessment instruments in line with awarding body requirement. Delivered training using a variety
of training aids and appropriate resources to suit learner needs. Ensured effective content
coverage by analysing outcomes of the program and work placements. Suggested enhancements
to existing training programs. Assessed learning in a range of contexts and provided feedback to
students on their progress. Maintained records of students' progress and provided guidance to
maintain records of training activities/portfolios. Participated actively in improving the quality
and effectiveness of learning programs and assessments. Lead various standardization meetings.
Provided HSE & Soft-Skills training to internal staff. Ensured capacity building of HCT
instructors/lecturers. Used variety of E-Learning tools i.e., Blackboard Learn etc. Ensured students
data confidentiality. Offered NCFE-UK, HSE and other Vocational courses. Established and
maintained passionate work environment. Fixed or escalated issues posing business risk to
management. Taught training methods and skills to instructors and supervisors.
Manager Technical & Senior HSE Trainer , EIHS/ALHILAL BANK - UAE
2015 – 2017 Development of OHSMS, policies, procedures, guidelines & ensured implementation in-line with
national and international standards. Conducted OHSMS (Occupational Health & Safety
Management System) awareness sessions. Devised a training marketing strategy. Identified and
assessed future and current training needs through job analysis, career paths, annual
performance appraisals and consultation with line managers for head office of 600-700
employees and 35 branches across UAE. Planed, designed and delivered HSE/Soft-Skills training
programmes. Trained and developed Training team members. Prepared the annual training
programme for Alhilal Bank’s personnel. Created and scheduled classes. Planed and
implemented an annual budget and followed up closely on training costs. Implemented
corporate safety training programs aligned with the objectives and strategy of the Alhilal Bank.
Managed day-to-day operations of the HSE Training department. Coached and trained
managers and departmental trainers to improve departmental performance. Trained
departmental fire wardens and first aiders. Liaised with internal and external educational and
professional organizations. Offered safety training for different accredited bodies including but
not limited to NEBOSH-UK, IOSH-UK, CIEH-UK, HIGHFIELD-UK, ADNOC-UAE and NASPUSA Etc. Ensured Continuous Professional Development of relevant personnel.3 | P a g e
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HSE Trainer & Consultant, Saudi ARAMCO – KSA
2014 – 2015 Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups and
consultation with managers. Planned, designed and developed training materials and assessments
in-line with ARMACO/awarding body requirements. Created and scheduled classes. Organized
training for hundreds of new Saudi employees each quarter. Extensively trained new and existing
employees of Upstream. Monitored participant workflow and behaviours throughout the
training process. Administered performance reviews to evaluate each participant’s progress.
Used variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods. Addressed all
questions from training program participants. Worked with an average of 15 participants per
class. Created online training courses for off-road safety, fire safety and first aid. Assumed
ownership of all training program initiatives. Suggested enhancements to existing training
programs. Used variety of E-Learning tools. Taught training methods and skills to junior
instructors and supervisors. Ensured Continuous Professional Development of employees and
fresh graduates. Development of Health & Safety Management System, relevant policies,
procedures, guidelines & their implementation in-line with national and international standards.
Conducted awareness sessions about OHSMS.
Experiences – PAKISTAN & MALAYSIA
2013 – 2014
2010 – 2013
2007 – 2010
2002 – 2007
Manager HSE Training & Senior Trainer at NIOSH – PAKISTAN
Senior HSE Trainer and Project Officer at Shifa International Hospital - PAKISTAN
Manager HSE & Senior Trainer at Dr. Thagfan Diagnostic - PAKISTAN
Entrepreneur, Personal Protective Equipment at Khawaja Enterprise – MALAYSIA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
o Qudorat (OSHAD Grade-A) Certified Practitioner – UAE
o H2s Level-03 Train Trainer - UAE
o IRCA Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series - OHSAS18001 Certified- UK
o IOSH Managing Safely Certified – UK
o CIEH Train the Trainer Certified – UK
o HABC Train the Trainer Certified - UK
o FAI Level-03 Train the Trainer – UK
o HABC Level-03 Certified in First Aid – UK
o HABC Award in Fire Safety –UK
o NIOSH First Aid / Fire Safety Certified - PAK
o NASP (OSHA) Train the Trainer Certified - USA
o NASP Safety Manager/Trainer Certified - USA
o RigPass Certified IADC - USA
o NCFE Level-03 Certified Assessor - UK
o NASP Advance Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety – USA
o NASP Certified in Construction Safety - USA
o NASP Certified in General Industrial Safety -USA NASP Certified in Egress/Fire Safety - USA
o NASP Certified in Electrical Safety – USA
o OSHA Guidelines Certified – USA
o SWTC –PSSR training NUTC-UAE
o Defensive Driving NUTC -UAE
o OSHAD Incident Investigation & Reporting Certified – UAE
o NEBOSH Practical Marking Workshop - UK
o NCFE-UK Train the Trainer Certification
o NCFE-UK Assessor Level-3 Qualification.4 | P a g e
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SKILLS
 Creativity
 Persuasion
 Adaptability
 Collaboration
 Time Management
 Leadership
 Risk Management
 People Development
 Experience of managing workload.
 Ability to maintain high standards and pay close
attention to detail.
 Excellent keyboard skills with comprehensive
knowledge of Outlook, word and Excel.
 Willingness and proven capability to work alone if
required.
 Well-presented.
 Well-spoken with a friendly manner.
 Business planning
 E-Learning tools expert
 Talent management & development
 Expert in development of Health, Safety &
Environmental Management System
 Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,
getting things right first time.
 Having a flexible and pro-active approach to work.
 Excellent communication skills.
 Self-confidence and ability to demonstrate
initiative.
 Ability to grasp things quickly and easily.
 Enthusiastic, energetic with a positive, can do
attitude.
 Effective under Pressure and Ambiguity
 Adult Training & Development
 Certified Train the Trainer
 Well-versed in Stress Management
 Experienced in Project Management
 Lead Auditor
 Soft-Skills Trainer
 Bilingual (Urdu/Hindi/English/Malay/Punjabi)
 Holding Analytical Skills
 Uncommon, common sense
 Expert in Business Writing
 Proficient in safety Culture development
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATION
o Grade-A Member OSHAD – UAE (Top Grade)
o Graduate Member IOSH-UK (CMIOSH in progression)
o Practitioner Member IEMA – UK (Applied)
o Full Member NASP – USA
o Full Member IIRSM – UK (Fellow in progression)
HOBBIES
o Reading
o Driving
o Traveling
o Gyming
o Singing
REFERENCES
 Doctor Ashraf Rashed, CEO Decision Support
Email: ceo@decisionsupport.ae
Relationship: Ex. Employer
 Ms. Alyazia Al Hosani, Manager OSHAD
Email: alyazia.alhosani@oshad.ae
Relationship: Student