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Elena Markovic

HSE MANAGER

Elena MarkovicNEBOSH Dip, CSP

Riyadh, KSA PetrochemicalsNEBOSH DiplomaCSPISO 45001 Lead Auditor
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01About

About

HSE Manager with 16 years of experience leading health, safety and environmental programmes on oil, gas and petrochemical projects valued up to USD 1.2 billion. Delivered 12 million man-hours without a lost time injury and cut TRIR by 64% across nine sites. Certified to build and audit ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, and trusted by clients to turn safety culture from compliance into ownership.

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Key achievements

  • 12 million man-hours without a lost time injury across a nine-site portfolio.
  • 64% reduction in TRIR in 18 months through a behaviour-based safety programme.
  • ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification achieved with zero major non-conformities.
  • Client HSE Excellence Award 2023 for the refinery expansion project.
02Experience

Experience

HSE Manager

Red Sands Petrochemicals · KSA

Jan 2019 — Present
  • Directed HSE for 9 sites and 4,800 employees and contractors, reaching 12 million safe man-hours.
  • Cut TRIR from 0.86 to 0.31 in 18 months by launching a behaviour-based observation programme.
  • Led ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification, closing 140 audit findings with no major non-conformities.
  • Managed an HSE budget of USD 2.4 million and a team of 35 engineers, supervisors and officers.

Senior HSE Engineer

Danube Process Contractors · KSA

Mar 2013 — Dec 2018

Gas processing plant construction, USD 650M EPC contract.

  • Rolled out the Permit to Work system across 22 work fronts covering hot work, confined space and lifting.
  • Ran 60 HAZOP and HIRA workshops and closed 96% of actions before mechanical completion.
  • Coordinated emergency drills with civil defence, improving muster time by 38%.

HSE Engineer

Balkan Energy Works · KSA

Jun 2009 — Feb 2013
  • Supported HSE plans for pipeline and tank farm projects with 1,200 workers.
  • Delivered 400 hours of HSE induction and toolbox training per year.
03Skills

Skills & expertise

HSE Strategy and LeadershipISO 45001 and ISO 14001Process Safety ManagementHAZOP, HAZID and HIRAIncident Investigation (RCA)Contractor HSE ManagementHSE Strategy and LeadershipISO 45001 and ISO 14001Process Safety ManagementHAZOP, HAZID and HIRAIncident Investigation (RCA)Contractor HSE Management
Emergency Response PlanningKPI Reporting (TRIR, LTIFR)Behaviour-Based SafetyAudits and ComplianceBudget and Team ManagementTraining and CompetencyEmergency Response PlanningKPI Reporting (TRIR, LTIFR)Behaviour-Based SafetyAudits and ComplianceBudget and Team ManagementTraining and Competency

Management systems

ISO 45001ISO 14001ISO 9001HSE-MS designinternal and external audits

Risk management

HAZOPHAZIDHIRAJSAPermit to WorkProcess Safety ManagementMOC

Incident management

TapRooT and ICAM investigationscorrective actionslessons learned

Leadership

HSE strategyKPI reporting (TRIRLTIFR)budgets up to USD 2.4Mteams of 35

Compliance

OSHANFPAlocal regulationsclient standardslegal register

Tools & software

HSE software
Intelex, Enablon, SAP EHS
Reporting
Power BI, Excel, MS Project
04Education

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

2009

Certifications

  • NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

    NEBOSH

    2014

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

    BCSP

    2016

  • ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor

    IRCA

    2019

  • ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor

    IRCA

    2020

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

    OSHA

    2011

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ArabicNative
  • FrenchIntermediate

Memberships

  • IOSH, Chartered Member (CMIOSH) · since 2017

Details

Nationality
Serbian
Driving licence
Valid, KSA
Availability
One month's notice
06Credentials

Certificates & documents

Verified credentials, diplomas and supporting documents.