Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
1﴿ Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Timeline
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Vishal Bissessar

Couva

Summary

Summary - Senior HSE Advisor with 17 years experience spanning across the Petro-Chemical Construction Sector and Upstream Offshore Oil and Gas Industry. The HSE technical, leadership skills and experience I've gained has propelled me into a well-rounded, dynamic, highly experienced and has positioned me at a unique advantage in my capacity as a senior HSE professional.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Safety Advisor Wells Organisation

BPTT
06.2014 - Current
  • Accountable for providing HSE Technical support to the Wells Leadership Team.
  • Risk Assessment participation and technical HSE input.
  • Responsible for leading HSE delivery during Rig Intake Start Up Process; development of SMS Bridging Documents, SIMOPS documents and HSE Inductions. Main focal point for co‐ordinating the completion of DROPS Technical Studies, Process Safety Dispersion Analysis Studies and incorporating into Simultaneous Documents (SIMOPS) documents.
  • Compilation of HSE Performance, Analysis and Trending; highlighting Emerging Risks to Wells Leadership.
  • Responsible for conducting HSE Pro-Active type audits - PTW, Housekeeping Audits, and HSE Management System Audits.
  • Other responsibilities include conducting Self Verification and HSE monitoring at rig sites including leading Bi‐Weekly HSE meetings on rig.
  • Incident Investigation Root Cause Specialist support and IRIS HSE System Coach.
  • Delivery of HSE Induction, HSE Training to Wells Team and Rig Personnel.
  • Participate in delivery of Process Safety Coaching.
  • Provide HSE support to HAZOP and LOPA.

H&S Site Lead - BPTT NUI Platforms

BP Trinidad and Tobago
06.2010 - 06.2014
  • HSE Technical Advice and Support to the NUIs' Offshore Installation Manager
  • Compilation of HSE Trending and HSE Statistics reports
  • HSE support for Regulatory Audits and tracking action closure
  • Compilation of HSE Incident reports
  • Incident Root Cause Specialist support for Incident Investigations
  • Chemical Management - chemical approvals and audits

HSE Advisor

Hummingbird Safety Systems Ltd
02.2009 - 05.2010

Lead HSE Site Advisor Serrette NUI Platform Construction Project

Platform Jacket and Top Sides Offshore Installation - SSCV HEEREMA THIALF

  • HSE Technical Advice and Support supporting the BP Site Construction Manager and BP Offshore Project Team
  • Main focal point for liaising with HSE and Project Management Team
  • Coordinating HSE support, HSE Inputs, Weekly HSE Performance meetings with BP Projects HSE Manager and Project HSE Advisor
  • Coaching and Mentorship to Contractor's HSE Site Team
  • HSE Assurance and Site monitoring of activities
  • Liaising with Lead onshore BP Project HSE Lead regarding HSE conformance issues.

HSE Advisor

Hummingbird Safety Systems Limited, TOFCO Fabrication Yard, LABIDCO Industrial Estate
02.2009 - 05.2010
  • HSE Site Advisor Savonette NUI Platform Construction Project
  • Platform and Jacket Offshore Installation - HEEREMA SSCV Thialf
  • HSE Technical Advice and support to the BP Site Construction Manager and BP Offshore Project Team
  • Main focal point for liaising with Contractor's HSE and Project Management Team
  • Coordinating HSE support, HSE Inputs, Weekly HSE Performance meetings with BP Projects HSE Manager and Project HSE Advisor
  • Delivery of main HSE Project Induction with all vessel's project personnel
  • Coaching and Mentorship to Contractor's HSE Site Team
  • HSE Assurance and Site monitoring of activities
  • Incident reporting as per Client's guidelines
  • Liaising with Lead onshore BP Project HSE Lead regarding HSE conformance issues.

HSE Advisor - BPTT Sub-Sea Pipeline Installation

Hummingbird Safety Systems Ltd
08.2007 - 01.2008
  • Lead Project HSE Site Advisor supporting the BP Diving Representative
  • Main focal point for liaising with Contractor's HSE and Project Management Team
  • Leading Project HSE Inductions with Contractors
  • Coordinating HSE support, HSE Inputs, Weekly HSE Performance meetings with BP Projects HSE Manager and Project HSE Advisor
  • Coaching and Mentorship to Contractor's HSE Team
  • Liaising with Lead onshore BP Project HSE Lead regarding HSE conformance issues.

HSE Advisor - Red Mango/Cashima Spool Installation

Hummingbird Safety Systems Limited
08.2007 - 01.2008
  • Project HSE Site Advisor supporting the Vessel's BP Diving Representative
  • Main focal point for liaising with Contractor's HSE and Project Management Team
  • Leading Project HSE Inductions with Contractors
  • Coordinating HSE support, HSE Inputs, Weekly HSE Performance meetings with BP Projects HSE Manager and Project HSE Advisor
  • Coaching and Mentorship to Contractor's HSE Site Team
  • HSE Site monitoring of activities
  • Liaising with Lead onshore BP Project HSE Lead regarding HSE conformance issues.

HSE Advisor

Hummingbird Safety Systems Limited
01.2007 - 07.2007
  • Project HSE Site Advisor supporting the BP Offshore Project Management Team
  • Main focal point for liaising with Contractor's HSE and Project Management Team
  • Leading Project HSE Inductions with Contractors
  • Coordinating HSE support, HSE Inputs, Weekly HSE Performance meetings with BP Projects HSE Manager and Project HSE Advisor
  • Coaching and Mentorship to Contractor's HSE Site Team
  • HSE Site monitoring of activities
  • Liaising with Lead onshore BP Project HSE Lead regarding HSE conformance issues.

HSE Co-ordinator - Amherstia Platform

Total Safety Management (TSM)
08.2005 - 02.2007
  • HSE Technical Advice and support to the Platform's Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
  • Risk Assessment facilitation, participation and providing technical HSE input
  • Compilation of HSE Performance, Analysis and Trending
  • Responsible for conducting HSE Pro-Active type audits - Control of Work, PTW Audits, Housekeeping Audits, Helideck Audits and EMS Audits
  • Delivery of HSE Induction and HSE Training to platform personnel
  • Co-Ordinating Platform HSE Committee Meetings and Weekly Safety meetings
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

H.S.E. Officer Atlantic LNG Train IV Site

Damus Ltd
07.2005 - 08.2005
  • HSE Site Monitoring of Pipe Rack and Cryogenic Rack
  • HSE Site Inspections
  • PPE Inspections
  • Co-ordinating HSE support with Main Contractor's HSE Team
  • Completion of incident reports

H.S.E Officer

Weldfab Ltd
01.2005 - 06.2005
  • HSE Site Monitoring of Pipe Rack, Reformer and Compressor House
  • HSE Site Inspections
  • PPE Inspections
  • Co-ordinating HSE support with Main Contractor's HSE Team
  • Completion of incident reports

HSE Officer

Super Industrial Services
02.2004 - 01.2005
  • Lead HSE Officer
  • HSE Site Monitoring during Civil Works
  • HSE Site Inspections
  • PPE Inspections
  • Co-ordinating HSE support with Main Contractor's HSE Team
  • Completion of incident reports and investigations

Office Assistant

First Citizens Bank
  • Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.

Education

No Degree - Thermal Environment Module And Noise Measurement

British Occupational Hygiene Standard 2017 & 2019
United Kingdom

NEBOSH International Diploma Level 6 - Occupational Health And Safety

CHESS - 2011
San Fernando - Trinidad
06.2014

No Degree - NEBOSH Fire And Risk Management - Certificate

CHESS - 2006
San Fernando - Trinidad

No Degree - ISO 14001 EMS Internal Auditor

Caribbean Institute For Quality - 2006
Chaguanas - Trinidad

No Degree - NEBOSH General Certificate

CHESS - 2005
San Fernando - Trinidad

No Degree - OSHA Construction Industry - Certificate

Tech Safe H.S.E. Training & Consulting - 2003
San Fernando - Trinidad

No Degree - OSHA General Industry Certificate

Tech Safe H.S.E. Training & Consulting- 2003
San Fernando - Trinidad

No Degree - Introductory To Health And Safety - Certificate

Cipriani Labour College - 2000
Valsayn - Trinidad And Tobago

No Degree - National Safety Council - First Aid And CPR

Tech Safe H.S.E. Training & Consulting - 2004
San Fernando - Trinidad

No Degree - CXC Ordinary Level And General Ordinary Levels

San Fernando Government Secondary School -
San Fernando - Trinidad

Skills

  • HSE Technical Advice and Coaching - Onshore and Offshore
  • Risk Assessment Specialist
  • Trending and Analysis of HSE Data
  • Development of SMS Bridging documents
  • Development of SIMOPS Documents
  • Focal point for coordinating with Process Safety Experts to develop Dispersion Modelling Studies
  • Interpretation of DROPS Studies
  • Incident Investigation - Logic Tree L1 Certified
  • Root Cause Specialist
  • Leading HSE Rig Intake Programs
  • Highly experienced - Offshore Platform Operations, Major Projects Onshore/ Offshore and Offshore Drilling Rigs - Jack Up and Semi-Submersibles MODUs
  • Regulatory Audits support
  • HSE support to Environmental Advisor
  • Leading HSE Safety and Operational Risk Committee meetings with Leadership

Certification

EMS Internal Auditor Basic HSE Offshore Training Root Cause Analysis (BPTT) Control of Work (BPTT) LOLER 98 (BPTT) EMS Document Control (BPTT) 2005 NEBOSH General Certificate 2004 First Aid &CPR 2003 OSHA General Industry 30 hr Course 2003 OSHA Construction Industry 30 hr Course 2000 Introductory Course to Occupational Health & Safety 1990-1995 CXC O Level SUBJECT GRADE English A 1 History 2 Human & Social Biology C (GCE)

Affiliations

Member of IOSH

Near Future- Pursue CMIOSH Accreditation

1﴿ Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

IOSH Member since 2018

Timeline

Senior Safety Advisor Wells Organisation

BPTT
06.2014 - Current

H&S Site Lead - BPTT NUI Platforms

BP Trinidad and Tobago
06.2010 - 06.2014

HSE Advisor

Hummingbird Safety Systems Ltd
02.2009 - 05.2010

HSE Advisor

Hummingbird Safety Systems Limited, TOFCO Fabrication Yard, LABIDCO Industrial Estate
02.2009 - 05.2010

HSE Advisor - BPTT Sub-Sea Pipeline Installation

Hummingbird Safety Systems Ltd
08.2007 - 01.2008

HSE Advisor - Red Mango/Cashima Spool Installation

Hummingbird Safety Systems Limited
08.2007 - 01.2008

HSE Advisor

Hummingbird Safety Systems Limited
01.2007 - 07.2007

HSE Co-ordinator - Amherstia Platform

Total Safety Management (TSM)
08.2005 - 02.2007

H.S.E. Officer Atlantic LNG Train IV Site

Damus Ltd
07.2005 - 08.2005

H.S.E Officer

Weldfab Ltd
01.2005 - 06.2005

HSE Officer

Super Industrial Services
02.2004 - 01.2005

Office Assistant

First Citizens Bank

No Degree - Thermal Environment Module And Noise Measurement

British Occupational Hygiene Standard 2017 & 2019

NEBOSH International Diploma Level 6 - Occupational Health And Safety

CHESS - 2011

No Degree - NEBOSH Fire And Risk Management - Certificate

CHESS - 2006

No Degree - ISO 14001 EMS Internal Auditor

Caribbean Institute For Quality - 2006

No Degree - NEBOSH General Certificate

CHESS - 2005

No Degree - OSHA Construction Industry - Certificate

Tech Safe H.S.E. Training & Consulting - 2003

No Degree - OSHA General Industry Certificate

Tech Safe H.S.E. Training & Consulting- 2003

No Degree - Introductory To Health And Safety - Certificate

Cipriani Labour College - 2000

No Degree - National Safety Council - First Aid And CPR

Tech Safe H.S.E. Training & Consulting - 2004

No Degree - CXC Ordinary Level And General Ordinary Levels

San Fernando Government Secondary School -
Vishal Bissessar