Nawaf Abdullah Alghamdi
Jeddah
Summary
Operational excellence and safety professional with over 7 years of experience in refining and petrochemical operations at Saudi Aramco. Demonstrated success in implementing enterprise safety management systems and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve risk-based operational improvements. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, quality improvement, artificial intelligence, and operational analysis and strategy at the University of Michigan.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
17
17
Certification
Work History
Operational Excellence & Compliance Group Leader
Saudi Aramco
Jazan
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Led refinery-wide safety governance to uphold management system standards.
- Planned, established, and maintained safety procedures for HSE compliance.
- Managed emergency preparedness and risk mitigation initiatives for operational excellence.
- Advised refinery leadership on safety performance and regulatory compliance strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to oversee refinery-wide safety program implementation.
- Coordinated the preparation for the first insurance survey, achieving zero major findings and high recognition from the insurer.
Safety Engineer/Field Compliance Coordinator
Saudi Aramco
Jazan
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Served as process owner for nine SMS processes, including emergency preparedness and incident investigation.
- Led the refinery emergency preparedness program
- Championed JZRC enterprise risk management efforts focused on mitigating security attack risks.
- Led assessment for 2023 JZRC internal safety management system evaluation.
Loss Prevention Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Jazan
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Functioning as loss prevention project engineer to review, verify, and enforce loss prevention engineering standards during construction activities at Jazan Refinery Complex.
- Conducted FAT and SAT tests for fire protection systems, ensuring operational readiness.
- Participated in PMCC walkthroughs to evaluate safety and fire protection systems.
Safety Engineer/Field Compliance Coordinator
Saudi Aramco
Jazan
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Contributed to the development of Jazan Refinery Complex Safety Management System (SMS) and the Emergency Preparedness Program
- Performed various construction audits and design reviews for quality assurance.
Safety Engineer/Field Compliance Coordinator
Saudi Aramco
Yanbu
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated Yanbu Refinery Safety Management System (SMS) to enhance operational safety.
- Conducted quarterly safety reviews and field audits for compliance verification.
- Managed contractor performance to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Engineering - Industrial And Operations Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
Oklahoma State University
USA05-2017
Skills
Operational Excellence & Strategy
- Lean Transformation
- Risk Management
- Safety Management Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Improvement (A3, PDCA)
Engineering & Analytics
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Process Improvement
- KPI Development
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Executive Communication
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Conflict Management
- Strategy and Business Plan Development
Technical
- Microsoft Office
- Engineering & Safety Systems
- Value Stream Mapping
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/19/94
Certification
• Supply Chain Analysis
• Safety Engineering & Risk Management
• EFQM Assessor
• EFQM Certified Foundation Training
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - BCSP
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
• NEBOSH Process Safety Management Certificate
• NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety
• Graduate Certificate in Refining & Petrochemicals
• Certificate in Advanced Self-Leadership earned with Excellence
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Occupational Health & Safety Management Certificate
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry Training Course
• National Incident Management System, NIMS-100/200/700/800 Courses,
• Saudi Aramco Training History (safety, leadership, and technical trainings), (2017-2024)
• Safety Engineering & Risk Management
• EFQM Assessor
• EFQM Certified Foundation Training
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - BCSP
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
• NEBOSH Process Safety Management Certificate
• NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety
• Graduate Certificate in Refining & Petrochemicals
• Certificate in Advanced Self-Leadership earned with Excellence
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Occupational Health & Safety Management Certificate
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry Training Course
• National Incident Management System, NIMS-100/200/700/800 Courses,
• Saudi Aramco Training History (safety, leadership, and technical trainings), (2017-2024)
Societies
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, 2026
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2026
- American Society of Safety Professionals, 2025-current
- Toastmaster International, Jazan Refinery Club President, 2020/2021
- Phi Pi Sigma, Fire Protection Society, 2015 to 2017
- American Society of Safety Engineers, 2015 to 2017
- Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, 2014 to 2017, Recruitment chair, 2015, Risk Manager, 2016
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Operational Excellence & Compliance Group Leader
Saudi Aramco
12.2023 - 11.2024
Safety Engineer/Field Compliance Coordinator
Saudi Aramco
02.2020 - 12.2023
Loss Prevention Engineer
Saudi Aramco
02.2019 - 01.2020
Safety Engineer/Field Compliance Coordinator
Saudi Aramco
02.2018 - 01.2019
Safety Engineer/Field Compliance Coordinator
Saudi Aramco
08.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Engineering - Industrial And Operations Engineering
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
Oklahoma State University