Eng.Hassan Wasil Alshaikh
Chef Executive Officer
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Engineer Hassan Wasel Al-Sheikh, who is Founder and Executive Director of Malath Solutions Security Consultancy Office (MSSC), has more than twenty-eight years of experience in the field of industrial security management (security, safety, and fire protection). He has pioneering knowledge and experience in the field of developing the security management system, policies, standards, strategies, risk assessment, business continuity, and resilience plan. Moreover, the emergency and crisis management plan, audits, competency development programs for industrial security personnel, and the development of goals and performance indicators. He works closely with clients and has extensive experiences with the government, security, industrial and non- industrial sectors.
Hassan has knowledge of the general, administrative, and technical requirements for implementing security directives, and safety & fire protection directives for industrial security applicable in vital sectors under the supervision of the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS). Moreover, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Which are under the supervision of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) and applying the best practices. He has knowledge of international regulations and standards such as American Petroleum Institute (API), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
He is experienced in conducting Risk Assessments (Quantitative/Qualitative or combined approaches) methodologies /standards.
for Petroleum and Petrochemicals Industries for vital Sectors as per; American National Standards Institute/ American Petroleum Institute (ANSI /API) Standard – 780, as well as American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International Risk Assessment Standards ANSI/ASIS/RIMS RA.1-2015. He conducted and managed many studies using techniques such as Hazard and Operability study (HAZOP), Preliminary Hazards Analysis (PHA), What-If/Checklist, and other techniques. He also supported and participated in different Security Risk / Vulnerability Assessment (SRA/SVA) for SABIC affiliates. He provided assistance and support on compliance with local Authority HCIS Regulations. He is experienced in accident investigation by using tools such as interviews and root cause analysis and conducted many accidents investigation / mitigation reports and sharing lessons learned and best practices.
Hassan has been participated in many professional memberships such as the American Society for Industrial Security “ASIS International”, the American Society of Safety Professionals “ASSP International”, a certified trainer in the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, a consulting engineer in the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE). He was selected as a security expert in the security code (SME), Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA). He obtained the Radiation Safety Officer certificate from King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, led security competency programs for industrial security personnel, and was chairman of the Regional Security Committee at SABIC Affiliates – KSA, and led the security audit team for the security management system, chairman of Yanbu Area Mutual Aid (YAMA) committee, and Member of Crisis Management Team Regional (CMTR- Western). He conducted many training courses, workshops, educational & awareness programs to support the development of the security management system and the Responsible Care Security Code (GPCA-RC-Security Code).
He has attended and participated in many professional development training courses and workshops in technical and leadership management approaches, such as Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA) and Auditing Facility Security for MTSA both was conducted by the American Petroleum Institute (API) in Houston, Texas, USA. He participated in both workshops “Applied High Security Systems” by Joint Working Group (USA & KSA) and “Design Basis Threat (DBT)” by Joint Working Group (USA & KSA) which both were organized by High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS). He attended various of workshops such as “Communication Effectiveness and Leading the People” and Effective Management for Security Professionals, in Madrid Spain.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- Certified in the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International.
- Certified in the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
- Consulting engineer at the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
- Certified trainer at the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training.
- Security Code Expert (SME) from the Security Code (Gulf Petro.&Chemicals Association (GPCA-RC-Security Code)) (2011 – 2016).
- Radiation safety officer from King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (1998 – 2004).
CORE / FUNCTIONS COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to develop and implement security strategies, effective security standards and KPI targets.
- Develop and deploy security competency programs.
- Lead security programs, activities and security risks assessment with effective control.
- Monitor security progress & performance and ensure effective security performance and compliance.
- Develop and enhance a culture of security excellence.
- Develop a crisis management system.
- Ability to effectively expressive judgment and advice, applied using strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Expert in Security Directives (SEC) and Safety & Fire Protection (SAF) Directives for industrial (HCIS) and non-industrial.
- A high level of knowledge and understanding of industrial security management systems and their practical implementation in accordance with all security technical regulations (HCIS – SEC & SAF), (SAISOR), the Security Code (RC-Security Code) .
- Excellent knowledge of international rules/regulations/standards, programs and procedures and application of best practices
- Project management skills: design review, technical bid analysis, review of project progress, and costs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Malath Solutions for Security Consultancy office (MSSC) (July 2023 to date)
Founder and Executive Director of Malath Solutions for Security Consultancy office (MSSC)
– Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) EHSS – (July 2020 – June 2023)
Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Global Security Central of Excellence and Crisis Management
Support technical input into the development of global security strategy, standards, and programs. Continuously monitors security threats on a global basis and establishes provisions and standards to mitigate potential risks. Providing technical advice and guidance to ensure the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks across SABIC subsidiaries and facilities. Support and implement global security strategies and programs and provide guidance. Providing technical inputs; Proposing new ideas, leading, and reviewing security projects. Design, develop, maintain, and update the crisis management program, including policies, standards, procedures, and plans. Ensure compliance with regional and local security regulations, and voluntary government compliance programs.
– Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) EHSS – (February 2016 – June 2020)
Senior Director of Industrial Security – Western Region
Providing direction and leadership to the Western Region security team to ensure a high level of diverse, reliable security services that meet the requirements and needs and are consistent with the recommendations provided by government security agencies. Ensuring security performance, effective reporting, supporting security experts, and evaluating security programs.
– Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) EHSS – (April 2010 – January 2016)
Senior Director of Industrial Security (Security, Safety and Fire Protection) – Yanbu Region
Planning and coordination regarding industrial security to ensure a distinguished level of diverse, reliable security services that meet the requirements and needs and are consistent with the recommendations provided by government security agencies.
– Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) EHSS – (February 2007 – March 2010)
Industrial Security Leader (Security, Safety and Fire Protection)
Planning, coordination, and management to secure an excellent level of diverse and reliable security services that meet appropriate and balanced requirements and needs with the recommendations provided by government security agencies.
– Arab Industrial Fibers Company (Ibn Rushd, a subsidiary of SABIC) (November 2000 – January 2007)
Industrial Security Manager (Security, Safety and Fire Protection)
Planning and coordination regarding industrial security to ensure an excellent level of diverse, reliable security services that meet the requirements and needs of security and government agencies (HCIS, FSF, CD, IS)
– Arab Industrial Fibers Company (Ibn Rushd, a subsidiary of SABIC) (July 1996 – October 2000)
Safety/Process Safety Engineer (PSM)
Provides sound knowledge and judgment in applying procedures and standards to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees from the effects of fire and unsafe conditions such as risk analysis and assessment.
– Arab Petrochemical Company (Petrochemia, a subsidiary of SABIC) (April 1995 – June 1996)
Representative of the Purchasing Department, Chemicals and Industrial Security Department.
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES:
- Leading the Security Competency Program Committees for Industrial Security Personnel: Basic Security Training Program (BSTP) and JADDER (2016 – June 2020)
- Chairman of the Regional Security Committee at SABIC Companies – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2012 – 2017)
- Member of the Security Code Subcommittee (GPCA-RC Security Code2012 – 2016)
- Led the security audit team for the security administrative system of SABIC companies (2014 – 2016)
- Chairman of the Yanbu Emergency Volunteer Committee (YAMA) (2008 – 2010)
- Member of the Industrial and Commercial Ports Evaluation Committee (2018-2019)
- Member of the Regional Crisis Management Team in the Western Region (CMTR) (2008 – 2019)
- Member of the Industrial Security Directors Committee at SABIC (2000 – 2020)
PROFFICATINAL DEVELOPMENTS:
List of some training courses and conferences:
- A workshop on “Effective Communication for Leaders” at SABIC Academy – Jubail
- Effective management of security professionals, IE Business School Madrid Spain
- ASIS Annual International Symposium and Exhibition 2016 by ASIS International in Orlando, USA
- People Leadership by SABIC Academy – London Business School, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- 61st Annual International Symposium and Exhibition (ASIS 2015) by ASIS International in Anaheim, USA
- 60th Annual International Symposium and Exhibition (ASIS 2014) by ASIS International in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Critical thinking skill at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Vulnerability assessments by the American Petroleum Institute (API) in Houston, Texas, USA
- MTSA Facility Security Audit by the American Petroleum Institute in Houston, Texas, USA
- Advanced regional training course for staff of national authorities of States Parties in Asia to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in Riyadh
- Training of Trainers (TOT).
- Participated in the site vulnerability security assessment of SABIC subsidiaries in the Yanbu region (Western Region) conducted by Raytheon Arabian Systems.
- “Applications of advanced security systems” by (JOINT WORKING GROUP (USA)) and organized by the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS) – Ministry of Interior
- “Protection by Threat (DBT)” by (JOINT WORKING GROUP (USA)) and organized by the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS) – Ministry of Interior
- “Workplace Risk Assessment” by the American Society of Safety Engineers Middle East Branch
- “Security Crisis Management” conducted by COMPUTIQ.”
- Occupational Health and Safety Conference “organized by the General Organization for Social Insurance.”
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & PARTICIPATIONS:
Responsible Care® Security Code of Management Practices
- The Second Annual Security Conference 2016, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (November 2016).
- Safe Transport – Beyond the Fence: Value Chain, Standards and Communities (RC) Workshop (GPCA Responsible Care – Security Code) (March 2014).
- The 16th International Industrial Security Conference and Exhibition IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2013
- Responsible Care Program Development Workshop (March 2012)
- Security Code Guidance and Guide, GPCA Responsible Care – (2011).
- Developing the industrial security management system for all SABIC companies (2011-2012)
- Developing and implementing several training courses/workshops on the industrial security management system (2012 – 2016)