Experience

Worley Origo Process

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EOD/ UXO Specialist

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  Kuwait



M E Security Holdings

• Sole Proprietor and Director,

  • Jan 2019 - Nov 2023

  Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Role objective: Project/Safety Management – Day-to-day management of wash plant installations for the beverage canning industry. I am also an avid sports shooter and compete on a national level. I help develop load data for new sport shooters that hand load their ammunition and assist with training in my spare time.



Mines Advisory Group (MAG) America

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Technical Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan Technical Conduct and supervise field operations of MAG mine and EOD clearance operations, Non-Technical Surveys, Technical Surveys, and Mine Risk Education. Coordinate with Community Liaison Advisors in the day-to-day planning and implementation of operations. Ensure full knowledge of and ensure implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures, drills, and other work practices. Continually conduct risk assessment operations to ensure that the safety of operations is maximized. Conduct… Show more Technical Conduct and supervise field operations of MAG mine and EOD clearance operations, Non-Technical Surveys, Technical Surveys, and Mine Risk Education. Coordinate with Community Liaison Advisors in the day-to-day planning and implementation of operations. Ensure full knowledge of and ensure implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures, drills, and other work practices. Continually conduct risk assessment operations to ensure that the safety of operations is maximized. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of all operational tasks to ensure effectiveness. Conduct reconnaissance and survey of mine/ordnance contaminated areas as directed by the TOM. Ensure an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all mines and munitions in the theatre of operations. Ensure an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical equipment in the theatre of operations. Support the TOM to ensure the maintenance and safe and appropriate storage of all necessary technical materials and equipment (including explosives and accessories). Advise and assist the TOM with implementing new systems and procedures to maximize productivity and safety. To conduct assessments and other technical missions on behalf of MAG in the country and worldwide as required by the CD and Regional Program Manager. Deputize for the TOM when required including assuming operational management responsibility. Capacity building and HR Assist the TOM with designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating appropriate training programs for deminers and other technical personnel. Support the TOM in training and developing national staff to conduct mine and EOD clearance activities according to MAG Standard Operating Procedures. Assist the CD/TOM with the recruitment of national technical staff. Motivate and develop the technical team to perform to a high standard. Build and maintain good working relationships with all national staff to maximize capacity-building objectives. Show less



Altay Demining

• EOD Safety Officer

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Baku, Contiguous Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Role objective: Working closely with the Ops Manager to ensure the successful delivery of all operational requirements of the contract. Ensuring adherence to and compliance with all ATLTAY SOP and NTSG on all mine action-related activities including Manual Demining, Mechanical Assets, MDD, and EOD. Manage and oversee the timely submission of all team’s reporting requirements including but not limited to; • Implementation Plans. • Completion, suspension, survey, and EOD act… Show more Role objective: Working closely with the Ops Manager to ensure the successful delivery of all operational requirements of the contract. Ensuring adherence to and compliance with all ATLTAY SOP and NTSG on all mine action-related activities including Manual Demining, Mechanical Assets, MDD, and EOD. Manage and oversee the timely submission of all team’s reporting requirements including but not limited to; • Implementation Plans. • Completion, suspension, survey, and EOD act reports. Work in close conjunction with the related departments during the initial and subsequent tasking process. Establish clear operational goals and realistic timelines for team deployments to and from the field. Assist all team managers in their day-to-day operational activities specifically related to the generation of required reports. Develop and implement a clear and simple policy where all field managers can understand and use the mapping software that is installed as a routine part of their daily work. Ensure all disciplinary procedures are carried out as per ALTAY SOPs and Disciplinary procedures i.e., Warning Letters. Show less



CTG (UNMAS South Sudan)

• Regional Management Capacity Officer

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan Role objective: Exercise supervisory skills overall demining activities as directed by UNOPS and keeping oversight on all demining activities conducted in the respective area of responsibility. Regular liaison and coordination of actions with the various Contractors operating in the area of responsibility. Develop and implement the regional management work plans to ensure that clearance operations remain on track and in line with the directives of the UNMAS Operations Office in Juba. Ensure… Show more Role objective: Exercise supervisory skills overall demining activities as directed by UNOPS and keeping oversight on all demining activities conducted in the respective area of responsibility. Regular liaison and coordination of actions with the various Contractors operating in the area of responsibility. Develop and implement the regional management work plans to ensure that clearance operations remain on track and in line with the directives of the UNMAS Operations Office in Juba. Ensure safety is adhered to with regular QC visits. Monitor all mine action operations to ensure adherence to the Statement of Works, the Contractors’ Workplans, IMAS, and NTSG. Request for additional resources and assets to ensure timely completion of the work plan, whenever necessary. Inspect, monitor, and evaluate technical aspects of the Mines Survey and Clearance activities in operations. Expected output: Compile monitoring reports after visiting operations and provide the UNMAS field managers and local UN offices as required with a summary of the mine action support operations. Participate in any Board of Inquiry to which the individual is assigned to investigate any incident or accident as directed by the UNMAS Program Manager. Provide technical advice to the UNOPS Project Manager on using and deploying assets in the mine action support operations. Mentor the national personnel in field operations supervision and management. Perform any other task designated by the UNOPS Project Manager. Show less



G4S Ordnance Management

• Deputy Project Manager

  • Feb 2017 - May 2018

  South Sudan Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for all Technical / Non-Technical Survey and Clearance Operations conducted on-site and all assets under my control. Overall control of deployed teams – coordinating and managing the technical approach to clearance and asset application with the consultation of the Technical Field Manager. A total of 7 teams under my control include 104 national team leaders, medics, deminers, Community Liaison Officers, and drivers. Conduct safe operations at the task… Show more Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for all Technical / Non-Technical Survey and Clearance Operations conducted on-site and all assets under my control. Overall control of deployed teams – coordinating and managing the technical approach to clearance and asset application with the consultation of the Technical Field Manager. A total of 7 teams under my control include 104 national team leaders, medics, deminers, Community Liaison Officers, and drivers. Conduct safe operations at the task site & strictly application of SOPs. Internal QA & reporting. Coordination with other units working at the site/integration of assets (if/where applicable). Establish radio communications daily before work begins & checking them regularly during operations. Accurate marking and recording of cleared areas. Measurement & verification of the day’s work. Show less



EODT (Sterling Global Operations) – Janus Global

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2014

  Afghanistan Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for being Sterling’s liaison with local military clients and managing USFORA demining teams and missions within assigned RCs. Additional duties include de-conflicting logistical challenges and assessing hazardous conditions and threats to personnel and operations including enemy action, local protesters, weather conditions, and site security. Coordinates UXO/MEC explosive operations with the U.S. military's local Base Defence Operations Centre (BDOC) or… Show more Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for being Sterling’s liaison with local military clients and managing USFORA demining teams and missions within assigned RCs. Additional duties include de-conflicting logistical challenges and assessing hazardous conditions and threats to personnel and operations including enemy action, local protesters, weather conditions, and site security. Coordinates UXO/MEC explosive operations with the U.S. military's local Base Defence Operations Centre (BDOC) or local point of contact. Responsible for understanding and assisting the overall country-wide operations of USFOR-A (US Forces, Afghanistan). Responsible for assisting in the planning and management of USFOR-A de-mining sites throughout the country of Afghanistan with the management of 28 field-based teams that consisted of 616 local national team leaders, medics Community Liaison Officers, deminers, and drivers/heavy machine operators. Show less



TA’AZ Demining

• Operation Manager/Program Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Iraq Duties/Responsibilities: Plan team deployments and activities. Plan site clearance mythology. Calculate square meters cleared per task daily. Calculate the overall percentage cleared per task daily. Calculate the estimated completion date per task. Calculate man-hours per day. Calculate cleared area and perimeter details. Calculate uncleared areas and perimeter details. Compile detailed maps of cleared and uncleared areas. Distribute completion reports to clients and QC organization… Show more Duties/Responsibilities: Plan team deployments and activities. Plan site clearance mythology. Calculate square meters cleared per task daily. Calculate the overall percentage cleared per task daily. Calculate the estimated completion date per task. Calculate man-hours per day. Calculate cleared area and perimeter details. Calculate uncleared areas and perimeter details. Compile detailed maps of cleared and uncleared areas. Distribute completion reports to clients and QC organization. Finalize and distribute QC certificates accordingly for invoicing purposes. Gather and implement general, team, site, and equipment information to complete the task. The team structure consisted of 4 teams survey teams and 2 EOD teams that included a total of 4 international team leaders, 50 local national team leaders, medics, deminers, and drivers. Lease with clients, ExxonMobil, Fluor and WesternGeco Attend weekly operation/safety meetings. Send daily burst transmission via email to clients and TA’AZ staff regarding the team’s progress and site status. Distribute daily reports to clients. Received updated shape files data and update Trimble DGPS accordingly. Plan survey tasks well ahead so that the data logging and clearance teams are not held up and well ahead of the WesternGeco survey teams bringing up the rear. Invoicing in the absence of the Program Manager. Sign stamp and scan Completion Reports and forward to client Complete. Approval Invoice to be sent to the client. Show less



Enviromental Chemical Corporation

• UXO Safety Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Afghanistan Duties/Responsibilities: Conducted daily morning safety briefings that were mandatory for all employees and the client. All safety briefings were presented and inspected per Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regulations as stipulated by the United States Army Core of Engineers. Site safety files were inspected daily and teams were observed while operational on mine clearance tasks to make sure all operations are per company SOPs.



UXB International

• Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Afghanistan Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct daily internal QC visits on areas that have been cleared, before it is declared clear and handed over to the client. Supervised clearance teams working in the field making sure that they perform per company SOPs. Conducting training and retraining personnel as they return from home leave regularly to keep clearance teams up to standard. Working in close conjunction with the United State Army Core of Engineers.



Danish Demining Group

• Denmark
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Technical Advisor

  • Dec 2006 - Dec 2009

  Afghanistan Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct daily field visits to demining sections working on mine clearance, BAC, and EOD Tasks as well as Mechanical Demining Units (Mine Wolf) and give technical advice and support and conduct QA/QC. Report and coordinate with UNMACA (United Nations Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan) regularly. Assist sections with demolitions on a daily/weekly basis. Assist operations manager with monthly progress reports to send to HQ. Direct responsibility and accountability for… Show more Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct daily field visits to demining sections working on mine clearance, BAC, and EOD Tasks as well as Mechanical Demining Units (Mine Wolf) and give technical advice and support and conduct QA/QC. Report and coordinate with UNMACA (United Nations Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan) regularly. Assist sections with demolitions on a daily/weekly basis. Assist operations manager with monthly progress reports to send to HQ. Direct responsibility and accountability for the operational assets allocated. These responsibilities cover the following activities: Operations, logistics, admin/HR, finance, reporting, and others as directed by Program Manager. Conduct Quality Assurance Training for national staff. Conduct Managerial training of national staff. Daily evaluation and monitoring of the QMI involving frequent traveling. Develop the national mine action quality system in close cooperation with the UN Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan. Show less