SABIR RASOOLY
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Leader with 15+ years of progressive safety management experience, starting in 2009 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Expertise in leading impactful safety programs across federal, data center, mission-critical, and large-scale commercial construction projects. Trusted advisor to executive leadership and clients, driving cultural change, advancing Vision Zero goals, and aligning field operations with corporate and regulatory expectations. Skilled in developing high-performing safety teams, leading audits, and executing proactive risk mitigation strategies in compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and client-specific standards. Technical depth combined with exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills for seamless communication across stakeholders - from the field to the boardroom. Recognized for executive presence, self-discipline, integrity, influencing outcomes, conflict resolution, and building sustainable safety excellence across multi-campus portfolios.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Safety Manager
HITT Contracting
Falls Church, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic oversight of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance across three large-scale, concurrently active campuses within a mission-critical construction account, ensuring full adherence to OSHA, EM 385-1-1, NFPA, and client-specific safety protocols.
- Act as the principal safety liaison to the client’s executive leadership and Safety Directors, representing HITT in all EHS-related communications, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Lead and manage a high-performing team of Safety Managers and Assistant Safety Managers, conducting regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for growth, and implementing development plans to elevate team competency and regulatory knowledge.
- Direct and conduct comprehensive incident and accident investigations, authoring formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventative measures in alignment with corporate risk mitigation standards.
- Administer and facilitate monthly Vision Zero audits in collaboration with client stakeholders and senior leadership, focusing on hazard elimination, system-based improvements, and long-term safety culture transformation.
- Conduct detailed site safety inspections across all campuses to ensure field operations are in continuous compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project-specific safety requirements.
- Lead cross-functional coordination with project management, field supervision, and trade partners to embed safety planning into project execution, including high-risk activity (HRA) reviews, pre-task hazard assessments, and logistical controls.
- Maintain and submit regulatory documentation, including OSHA 300 logs, job hazard analyses (JHAs), daily field inspections, and safety performance reports in accordance with company policy and client contractual obligations.
Safety Manager
WM Schlosser
Capitol Heights, MD
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Facilitated training for 50+ employees.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents 87%.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Safety & Compliance Manager
Gate Gourmet
Virgilina, VA
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures and responsible for developing and implementing safety policies and procedures to ensure the safety of passengers, employees, and aircraft at the airport
- This involves conducting risk assessments and identifying potential safety hazards
- Monitor compliance with safety regulations and standards, responsible for monitoring compliance with safety regulations and standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Execute daily shift plan to ensure departmental
- KRTs are met, and all service required is assembled per specifications
- Develop shift plan with Department
- Managers to reduce FACs by 15%, ensure all employees aware of plan and performance updated in daily briefings Ensure IFBL data submitted for each daily operation and reviewed in daily briefing Perform daily inspection of department to ensure all areas are in compliance with audit requirements - work with
- Department Managers to develop specific shift checklist Perform daily flight audits to ensure customer specifications are being followed for your shift's assigned responsibilities Completing assigned departmental
- SQORs for the shift Ensure compliance update included in daily shift briefing ( results of daily spec checks, flight audits, SQOR results for the shift, QA topics related to the shift)
- Completing all mandatory training for employees and ensure you have completed all personal required training assigned Completing all FMTs assigned for the shift Reducing departmental OJIs by 10% from 2019 run rate.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
- Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
- Created and maintained compliant work environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.
- Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.
- Directed activities of workers searching records and provided technical guidance as necessary.
- Investigated locations to confirm license data, conducted background checked and assessed premises for compliance with licensing requirements.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Warned violators of infractions or penalties.
- Determined licensing eligibility by examining test results and comparing against established structures.
Health and Safety Manager
METAG Insaat
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Enforcing a safety and healthy working environment that complies with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety health requirements such as personal Protective safety equipment (PPE), AHA, hazardous substances welding and cutting, Electrical, hand and power tools
- Control safety problems in construction sites and Prepared weekly safety reports.
Safety Manager
US Army Corps Of Engineers Contractor CMCC
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Helmand AFG, Afghanistan
- Providing & preparation of safety toolbox meeting on job site with all staff and workers
- Providing of safety orientation on job site with sit staff and worker
- Site all required equipment daily inspections as well as site resources, Construction all equipment checking and their Safety Check lists providing from safety point (Safety inspections for miscellaneous equipment’s)
- Supervision of Safety inspector and safety supervisor on the site and providing timely feedback
- Preparation of APP Accident prevention Plan) in accordance with the requirements of EM385 1-1 OR in accordance with the name of United States Army Corps of Engineers
- Reparation of required Activity hazard
- Analysis for each definable feature of work providing information about the UXOS to required sites
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Quality Assurance Officer
ECCI METAG /US Army Corps of Engineers, Kabul
02.2009 - 12.2012
- AFG, Afghanistan
- Survey and verifying the existing situation
- Preparing of the relating drawing
- Monitoring all projects site material and preparing of project reports main activities / Responsibilities
- Control the job site and material
- Monitoring of the projects preparing of projects reports
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports follow up three phase inspection
- Control safety problems in construction area
- Prepared weekly safety reports
- Daily checking the drawings, Specification and Contract checking of drawing and design
- Checking of the all-site
- Activity.
Education
B.S. Occupational Safety And Health/Construction - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Based Training Model
Kabul01.2011
Associate of Science: MCSE - undefined
One wire Academy
Karachi12.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Pesaran Khoja Mashad High School
11.2004
Skills
- OSHA Regulations & Rule Enforcement
- EM 385-1-1 Application & Best Practices
- Government & Industry Safety Regulations
- Hazard Identification & Mitigation
- Risk Assessment & Risk Mitigation
- Safety & Health Program Development
- Confined Space Entry & Permit-to-Work (PTWP)
- Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) Programs
- Excavation & Trenching Safety
- Electrical & Scaffold Safety
- Fall Protection & PPE Compliance
- Respiratory Protection Standards
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Environmental Protection Protocols
- Occupational Health Management
- Emergency Response Planning
- Public Safety & Injury Prevention
- Safety Audits & Field Inspections
- Vision Zero Audit Coordination
- Root-Cause Analysis & Incident Investigation
- Safety Hazard Analysis
- Compliance Reporting & Documentation
- Safety Policy Development & Enforcement
- Claims Evaluation & Liability Review
- SOP Development & Document Control
- Audit Documentation & Support
- Health & Safety Leadership
- Team Building & Mentorship
- Performance Evaluation & Coaching
- Conflict Management
- Training Program Development & Delivery
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Relationship Building with Clients & Trade Partners
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Site & Project Assessment
- Safety Engineering & Technical Support
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
- Knowledge of Safety Standards & Protocols
- Policy Implementation & Monitoring
- Accident & Incident Reporting
- Creating and Auditing Safety Programs
- Equipment Operation & Manual Handling Oversight
- Traffic & Noise Control Management
- Workplace Ergonomics
- Disaster Recovery & Emergency Planning
- Project Coordination & Task Prioritization
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making & Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Active Listening & Self-Motivation
- Goal Setting & Time Management
- Professionalism & Confidentiality
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards
Auditing & Investigation
Leadership & Team Management
Analytical & Technical Skills
Operations & Project Coordination
Professional Attributes
Certifications
OSHA 30 Hours
OSHA 48 Hours
CPR/First Aid certified
BCSP Credential In progress
OSHA 500 - in progress of updating
Certified Vision Zero Auditor
Certified Health and Safety Manager
MOT certified
NFPA 70E
Fall Protection Program
Confined Space Inspection
Excavation Inspection
Certified Safety Submittal Expert
Certified Safety Audit Expert
Certified RCA/ CAUSE MAP Developer
Certified DATA privacy protection
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Successfully led and passed 9 OSHA inspections with zero citations, demonstrating exceptional regulatory compliance and jobsite readiness on complex construction projects.
- Directed high-level incident investigations in partnership with forensic teams, delivering detailed root-cause analyses and corrective action plans aligned with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Completed oversight and EHS leadership for $2 billion in mission-critical data center campus construction, ensuring safety excellence across multiple high-risk, fast-paced environments.
- Well-versed in the administration and strategic application of OCIP (Owner-Controlled Insurance Program), CCIP (Contractor-Controlled Insurance Program), and general liability coverage, supporting project-specific risk mitigation and insurance alignment.
Timeline
Senior Safety Manager
HITT Contracting
09.2023 - Current
Safety Manager
WM Schlosser
05.2023 - 08.2023
Safety & Compliance Manager
Gate Gourmet
01.2019 - 04.2023
Health and Safety Manager
METAG Insaat
02.2015 - 12.2018
Safety Manager
US Army Corps Of Engineers Contractor CMCC
01.2013 - 01.2015
Quality Assurance Officer
ECCI METAG /US Army Corps of Engineers, Kabul
02.2009 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Based Training Model
Associate of Science: MCSE - undefined
One wire Academy
High School Diploma - undefined
Pesaran Khoja Mashad High School
B.S. Occupational Safety And Health/Construction - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University