Omar Ghazal
Mechanical Engineer
Calgary,AB
Summary
Professional with strong background in safety management, prepared to ensure workplace safety and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering results. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning. Valued for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and fostering culture of safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Safety Assistant Manager
NovaPulse Engineering Group
Calgary, Alberta
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Develop and execute long-term safety strategies aligned with the company’s goals and industry standards
- Oversee the safety department’s budget, including allocating resources for training, equipment, and technology
- Drive initiatives to foster a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization
- Review and update company-wide safety policies to reflect changing regulations and industry best practices
- Working with senior management, clients, and regulatory bodies to ensure safety is a top priority in all projects
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of safety programs
- Represent the company at industry conferences and contribute to thought leadership in workplace safety
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety processes and reduce workplace risks
- Streamlined incident reporting processes, resulting in more accurate data collection and analysis.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Facilitated training for 10 employees.
Senior Safety Officer
Aurora Flow Mechanical Consultants
Calgary, Alberta
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Conduct comprehensive safety audits across multiple project sites and provide detailed reports to management
- Perform advanced risk assessments for high-risk activities and develop mitigation strategies
- Design and implement company-wide safety programs to improve safety culture and reduce incidents
- Supervise and train junior safety officers and safety coordinators
- Ensure all projects comply with federal, provincial, and municipal safety regulations
- Act as the primary point of contact during safety emergencies and lead crisis response efforts
- Introduce and manage safety-related technologies, such as incident reporting software and wearable safety devices
- Collaborate with clients to address safety concerns and ensure safety standards are met on joint projects
Safety Officer
Ironclad Mechanical Consultants
Calgary, Alberta
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Perform regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Create and implement workplace safety policies and procedures for mechanical and construction projects
- Organize and deliver safety training programs for staff and contractors on topics like hazard identification and emergency response
- Investigate workplace accidents, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Keep accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions
- Ensure all workers use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce compliance
- Develop and test emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols
- Communicate with government agencies and ensure the company adheres to occupational health and safety laws
Project Manager
AlDoori Construction company LTD
Baghdad, Iraq
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Create and review designs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical wiring, lighting, and power distribution systems in residential projects
- Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure they meet design specifications and standards
- Verify that all systems comply with local building codes, safety regulations, and energy efficiency requirements
- Diagnose and resolve problems in existing mechanical and electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and safety
- Inspect installations to ensure they meet quality standards, project requirements, and client expectations
- Collaborate with contractors, architects, and other engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electrical systems into construction projects
- Design and oversee the installation of critical emergency systems, such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, and backup power systems, to ensure safety and compliance with residential building regulations
Project Manager
MAM International Corp.
Sana'a, Yemen
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Representing MAM International Corp
- In “AL RAYYAN HILLS” construction project
- Coordinating multi-discipline activities to ensure seamless project execution
- Preparing cost estimations and feasibility studies for new projects
- Overseeing and coordinating technical operations to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Providing technical guidance and support to site engineers
- Supervising non-technical project operations, including site administration, logistics, and procurement
- Ensuring the effective management and flow of technical data and reporting between the technical department and other company divisions
- “AL RAYYAN HILLS” which is residential tourist village construction project, executed in Sana’a – Yemen for AL YEMANIA AL QATARIAH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY through Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
Consultant Mechanical Engineer
Arabian Consulting for Engineering Services
Sana'a, Yemen
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Domestic Water network, including both repair work and new installations
- Manage the execution of ductwork, encompassing repairs and new construction
- Supervise the installation and maintenance of piping systems for air conditioning, including all associated equipment and insulation
- Ensure the proper installation of primary HVAC equipment within buildings, such as pumps, air handling units, vessel tanks, gauges, and necessary accessories
- Monitor the execution of various tests, including rapture tests, hydraulic tests, and pipe flashing
- Supervise the rehabilitation of the firefighting network
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the irrigation network
- Manage the execution of the sewage network, including both repair and new installations
- Ensure the quality of materials used in all projects
- Supervise the preparation and verification of shop drawings to ensure they align with as-built conditions on-site
Project Manager Deputy
AMWAG Oilfield Services
Sana'a, Yemen
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Participating in system design and calculations
- Approving BOQs and material requests
- Supervising materials procurement, payments and logistics operations
- Prepare and submit work progress reports and verify proposed work plan
- Preparing system as-built drawings
- Laboratory Utility Room HVAC Modification of the CCR Building for Yemen-LNG in BALHAF gas field
Project Coordinator Engineer
Arabian Trading and Enterprises
Sana'a, Yemen
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Responsible for material submittal of mechanical components to the consultant supervisor company (Stanly Consultant Company)
- Implementation of pre-designed pumping subsystems
- Follow up and supervise mechanical work
- Prepare and submit work progress reports and verify proposed work plan
- Preparing system as-built drawings
- Select and apply the required isolation materials for water reservoirs
- Execution of secondary pipeline network
- Water meters installation and commissioning
- Isolation materials and leakage treatment of water reservoirs
- Isolating and disassembling the retired water distribution network
Technical and Marketing Manager
Raidan Center for Contractors Supply
Sana'a, New Brunswick
08.2003 - 04.2007
- Rehabilitation of different types of stone crushers (impact, cone and jaw crushers)
- Embodiment and incarnation of the required materials into descriptive isometric drawings for manufacturers
- Supervising maintenance operations of stone crushing plants
- Searching and providing unique spare parts for some special or rare models of stone crusher machine
- Approving final design drawings from manufacturers
- Arranging all required financial operations and money transactions with manufacturers and export companies
- Providing temporary solutions for on-site plane faults to insure work continuity until providing required spare parts
- Importing and providing spare parts for road paving equipment
- Importing and providing spare parts for rock drills, hydraulic breakers, vibration rollers, tamping rammers and reversible compactors
- Rehabilitation of LOKOMO GE3210 made by METSO minerals - Finland
- Rehabilitation of Telsmith jaw crusher model 25X40, which is a very old model of stone crushers, therefore the spare parts of this machine are unavailable in the global market and almost extinct
- Thus, new drawings are made for required materials
- Arrange and organize a contract to import different sizes of asphalt mixing drums chains from EWART-England
- Design a special requirement chain for asphalt mixing drums and order them to be manufactured in EWART-England factories
- Design and order special and rare spare parts for stone crushers to be manufactured in Quality Castings Ltd
- Foundry in UAE
- Arrange and organize a contract to import different sizes of Conveyor belts from Kaifing Iron Tower Company-China
Operational Engineer and Technical Crew
Spacetel-Yemen (MTN) GSM Communication Company
Taiz, Yemen
07.2001 - 08.2003
- BTS station installation and maintenance
- Generators installation and maintenance
- ATS control panel design, installation and maintenance
- Designing Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems, Tests and Installations as well
- Supervising civil works contractors
- Preparing periodical maintenance and faults reports
- Follow-up technical staff and operation
- Coordinating and synchronizing multi-discipline operations
- Design, install FM200 firefighting system
- Construction of 38 Basic Transceiver Stations including two Generators sets, lightning, earthling protection, firefighting system and distribution in each station
- Construction of BSC node station
- Performing first expansion of Aden switch (MSC2) associated with Aden technical staff
- Install firefighting network in Aden switch MSC2
- Install fire detection network (Smoke and heat detectors) and interface it with firefighting system in Aden switch MSC2
Site Engineer
Al -Towaity National Contracting & Engineering Corporation
Sana'a, Yemen
01.2001 - 07.2001
- Install and test domestic water pumping station
- Stand by Deisel pump station as backup
- Quantity cost calculations
- Subcontractors cost management
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Technology
Baghdad, Iraq 05.2001 - 01.1998
Diploma in Power Engineering -
Institute of Technology
Baghdad, Iraq 01-2000
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) - undefined
National Health & Safety Administration (NHSA) - undefined
Skills
administrative office management
site management
MS Office
AutoCAD 2020 LT
workplace safety
maintenance records
operational records
technical skills
technical support
field engineering
undefinedPersonal Information
Nationality: Canadian
Timeline
Safety Assistant Manager
NovaPulse Engineering Group
01.2021 - 12.2024
Senior Safety Officer
Aurora Flow Mechanical Consultants
01.2018 - 12.2021
Safety Officer
Ironclad Mechanical Consultants
01.2015 - 12.2018
Project Manager
AlDoori Construction company LTD
01.2012 - 12.2014
Project Manager
MAM International Corp.
12.2010 - 12.2011
Consultant Mechanical Engineer
Arabian Consulting for Engineering Services
09.2009 - 11.2010
Project Manager Deputy
AMWAG Oilfield Services
08.2008 - 08.2009
Project Coordinator Engineer
Arabian Trading and Enterprises
07.2007 - 07.2008
Technical and Marketing Manager
Raidan Center for Contractors Supply
08.2003 - 04.2007
Operational Engineer and Technical Crew
Spacetel-Yemen (MTN) GSM Communication Company
07.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Technology
05.2001 - 01.1998
Site Engineer
Al -Towaity National Contracting & Engineering Corporation
01.2001 - 07.2001
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) - undefined
National Health & Safety Administration (NHSA) - undefined
Diploma in Power Engineering -
Institute of Technology
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