CHAUDHRY NAMAN ZAFAR
SENIOR CONSULTANT (NEBOSH IDIP, CFPS)
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A Saudi Aramco & Red Sea Global approved HSE & Fire Protection Professional with over 20 years’ international experience in Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Protection, ISO Management Systems, Auditing & Training. Recognized as a NEBOSH, CQI-IRCA & IOSH Approved Trainer, and an IRCA Certified Lead Auditor across multiple ISO standards. Delivered 450+ audits and 3800+ training hours across Oil & Gas, Construction, Metro & Railway, and Power Generation sectors. Proven ability to lead large-scale HSE operations, implement ISO frameworks, and cultivate a strong safety culture in multicultural environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic HSE & Fire Protection Management
- ISO Management Systems Development & Auditing
- NEBOSH, CQI-IRCA & IOSH Approved Training Delivery
- Incident Investigation & Risk Management
- Policy & Procedure Development for Multinational Projects
- Safety Culture Transformation & Leadership
- International Consulting, Advisory & Capacity Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior HSE Manager – Alfanar Projects, Saudi Arabia (May 2024 – Present)
- Managing HSE across Red Sea Global, NEOM, SEC, and Aramco mega projects.
- Overseeing compliance, risk controls, and contractor safety performance.
Corporate Senior HSE Manager – Al Raee Projects Est, Saudi Arabia (2018 – 2024)
- Directed strategic HSE policy for offshore and onshore projects.
- Led ISO audits (ISO 45001, 14001, 41001) and corrective action planning.
- Conducted incident investigations and ensured compliance with local safety legislation. Corporate HSE
Manager – SINSINA, Saudi Arabia (2013 – 2017)
- Provided leadership on HSE compliance and corporate risk management.
- Delivered HSE support on Aramco Manifa Causeway, SADARA, Riyadh Metro, SABIC plants, SEC power stations, and Haram Extension project.
Regional Risk Expert – GSSA, Hamburg, Germany (2016 – 2019)
- Advised on security and HSE risks in Saudi Arabia for global clients.
Deputy HSE Manager – M Abdullah Logistics, Pakistan (2011 – 2013)
Lead HSE Trainer – M Abdullah Logistics, Pakistan (2004 – 2009)
Lecturer – Helpers Public Science College, Pakistan (2003 – 2004)
EDUCATION
- M.Phil – International Security & Safety | HEC Pakistan
- Master’s – International Security & Safety | ADA University, Azerbaijan
- Research Fellow | Hudson Institute, Washington DC, USA
- Certificate Programs – Geneva Center for Security Policy (Switzerland), SWISS PEACE (Geneva), International Atomic Energy Agency (Vienna)
CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS
- NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma in OHS
- CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) – NFPA USA
- OTHM Level 6 HSE Diploma – UK
- NEBOSH IGC
- IADT (International Award in Delivering Trainings) – Highfield UK
- Certificate in Project Management – PMI USA
- IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor
- IRCA Certified ISO 14001:2015 EMS Lead Auditor
- IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor
- IRCA Certified ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor
- IRCA Certified ISO 50001: 2018 EnMS Lead Auditor
- IRCA Certified ISO 22000:2018 FSMS Lead Auditor
- IRCA Certified ISO 22301: 2019 BCMS Lead Auditor
- IRCA Certified ISO 17025: 2017 LMS Lead Assessor
- ✅ Approved Trainer – NEBOSH, CQI-IRCA, IOSH
- ✅ Approved Lead Auditor & Assessor – ISO 45001, 14001, 9001, 27001, 50001, 22000, 22301, 17025
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- CQI-IRCA (UK) – Certified Lead Auditor & Approved Trainer
- NFPA (USA) – Certified Fire Protection Specialist
- IOSH (UK) – Member & Approved Trainer
- NEBOSH (UK) – Approved Trainer
- ASIS (USA) – American Society for Industrial Security
- AIHA (USA) – American Industrial Hygiene Association
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- 450+ Audits conducted (Second & Third Party)
- 3800+ Training Hours Delivered to multinational audiences
- Successfully implemented ISO frameworks across Oil & Gas, Metro, Power & Construction sectors
- International study & training tours in USA, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, and more.