Abdalhay Abdallah
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Experienced Safety Manager with a proven track record of success in implementing and managing safety programs in high-risk environments, including datacenters, government administration, fulfillment centers, and sort centers. Expertise in electrical safety, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and other safety protocols. Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, develop, and implement improvement initiatives, and monitor performance and compliance. Skilled in incident investigation, safety management systems, radio frequency identification (RFID), Instrumentations, and Team Leadership. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with leaders, staff, and contractors at all levels. Safety Management master's student, holding a bachelor of electronics and communications engineering diploma in instrumentation maintenance. Safety-focused Project Safety Manager with background in maintaining and promoting safe work environments. Experience includes conducting safety audits, training staff on safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. Strengths include risk assessment, team coordination, and policy implementation to minimize project hazards. Previous roles demonstrate significant improvement in overall workplace safety through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Safety Manager
Weitz, EPI power
West Des Moines, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Mission critical, West Des Moines DSM12
- Implemented a high-risk activity management process for electrical work at the Microsoft data center project
- Conducted regular safety inspections of the project facility, identifying, and mitigating potential safety hazards before they could cause accidents or delays
- Developed and implemented a system for tracking and managing safety documentation, ensuring all project activities adhered to relevant safety regulations
- Developed and implemented a safety metrics tracking system, identifying a 4% increase in near misses during the energization activity
- This data analysis led to the implementation of corrective measures that reduced near misses by 80%
- Analyzed safety data to identify trends and patterns, recommending preventative measures (e.g., additional training, improved procedures) to the data center leadership team, which contributed to a 45% decrease in overall safety incidents
- Developed and delivered daily ARC flash and lockout/tagout training programs for new hires on the Microsoft data center project, ensuring they possessed a thorough understanding of safe work practices essential for control system installation
- Effectively communicated safety protocols and procedures to diverse project stakeholders (construction crews, engineers, management), fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the data center construction process
- Mission critical, West Des Moines DSM12
Site WHS Specialist
Amazon
Bondurant, USA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Bondurant, Iowa City
- Led the identification and correction of non-compliant WHS issues through the implementation of corrective action plans
- Conducted comprehensive WHS audits, identifying and rectifying instances of non-compliant equipment and processes, proactively preventing safety incidents
- Analyzed WHS metrics and incident trends to effectively allocate resources to high-risk areas
- Utilized data analysis to identify recurring safety concerns, implementing preventative measures that prevented future occurrences and improved overall safety performance
- Developed and delivered WHS training programs to hundreds of Amazon associates, ensuring they possessed a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures
- Mentored and trained new WHS professionals on Amazon's safety practices, fostering a culture of safety awareness within the fulfillment center
- Ensured site leadership and associates were up to date on their WHS responsibilities through regular training and knowledge assessments, maintaining compliance with global WHS standards
- Conducted rigorous recordkeeping audits to guarantee adherence to WHS regulations, upholding Amazon's commitment to a safe work environment
- Bondurant, Iowa City
Safety/ Incident Investigation Engineer
DUBAI Municipality
Dubai, UAE
05.2014 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Dubai
- Led the investigation of hundreds of workplace accidents in Dubai, identifying root causes and developing corrective action plans
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments of public spaces, mitigating potential hazards that could have resulted in equipment failures or safety incidents
- Developed and delivered safety training programs for employees across various companies, effectively communicating best practices and safety regulations
- This experience demonstrates the ability to explain complex technical information to diverse audiences
- Analyzed safety data to identify trends and implement proactive safety measures that prevented future incidents
- Dubai
Automation Engineer
AST Telecom llc
Dubai, UAE
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Company Overview: DUBAI
- Led the installation and configuration of RFID automation devices for petrol pumps and dispensers, enabling centralized control from the manager's room and headquarters
- Managed project scope, schedule, and vendor contracts, ensuring successful system implementation according to specifications
- Configured devices by interpreting control drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs for seamless integration with the existing system
- Collaborated effectively with various stakeholders (petrol pump operators, management) throughout the project
- DUBAI
Instrumentation Technician
Petrodar Operating Company (PDOC)
Palluge, Sudan
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Palluge
- Maintained a wide range of industrial control systems, including flow meters, level sensors, pressure gauges, PLCs, and SCADA systems, ensuring their optimal performance
- Troubleshooted instrument malfunctions, resolving technical issues to maintain smooth operation of critical control systems
- Interpreted technical documentation and diagrams for effective maintenance and repair of control systems
- Palluge
Education
Master's - safety management systems
Indiana State University
06.2025
Bachelors - Electrics Engineering
Bayan college of Science and Technology
11.2011
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Telecommunications Engineering
SUST
KhartoumSkills
- High-risk activity management
- Construction Safety Management
- Data center safety
- Incident Investigation Management
- Team Management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety training development
- Electrical safety
- Inspection and audits
- Fire prevention
- Excavation safety
- Hot work safety
- Confined space entry
- Hazard identification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Emergency response planning
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Regulatory compliance training
- Performance and compliance monitoring
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Leadership
- Management skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional ASP, Jan 2023
- OSHA30, OSHA US, 05/01/23, Present
- NEBOSH IGC, Nebosh UK, 01/01/15, Present
- PMP, PMI US, 03/01/18, 12/31/24
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Safety Manager
Weitz, EPI power
08.2023 - Current
Site WHS Specialist
Amazon
06.2021 - 08.2023
Safety/ Incident Investigation Engineer
DUBAI Municipality
05.2014 - 06.2021
Automation Engineer
AST Telecom llc
02.2012 - 02.2014
Instrumentation Technician
Petrodar Operating Company (PDOC)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Master's - safety management systems
Indiana State University
Bachelors - Electrics Engineering
Bayan college of Science and Technology
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Telecommunications Engineering
SUST