Alex Sam Issac

HSE Specialist in Kuwait

12 years of health, safety and environment leadership across facility management, construction and MEP, protecting some of Kuwait’s most sensitive and high-profile facilities.

NEBOSH IGCCertIOSH (GradIOSH)MIIRSMRQF Level 6 Diploma in OSH
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Alex Sam Issac, HSE Specialist in Kuwait
12Years of HSE experience
8Major facilities and projects
0Non-compliance in DGCA, JCI and NABH audits
5Languages spoken
Alex Sam Issac, HSE advisor and safety professional, in his office

Professional summary

Results-driven HSE Specialist with 12 years of progressive experience managing health, safety and environment operations across facility management, construction and MEP industries in Kuwait and India.

Holder of the NEBOSH IGC and the British Safety Council RQF Level 6 International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, one of the high-level OSH qualifications in the UK.

Trusted with HSE oversight at Kuwait’s most sensitive facilities, including Bayan Palace, Seif Palace, Amiri Airport, Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed International Football Stadium (65,000 spectators), a thermal power plant and multi-specialty hospitals such as Jahra Hospital.

A proven record of zero non-compliance in government and international audits, robust Safety Management Systems, and a proactive safety culture across diverse, high-risk environments.

Positions I am seeking in Kuwait

Open to HSE opportunities with employers in facility management, construction, MEP, aviation, healthcare and energy.

HSE AdvisorHSE SpecialistSenior HSE SupervisorAssistant Manager HSEHSE ManagerHSE Coordinator

Key achievements

Results delivered for royal, government and healthcare clients.

Secured official HSE Engineer approval from Kuwait’s Royal Ministry (Amiri Diwan), Approval Doc # F/290/2024, for HSE operations at Bayan Palace, the residence of H.H. the Emir of Kuwait.

Achieved zero non-compliance during the DGCA-Kuwait HSE audit at Amiri Airport, Kuwait’s official Emir Airport, in collaboration with the Kuwait Airways HSE team.

Achieved zero non-compliance during Joint Commission International (JCI) and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) audits at Aster Med City Multispecialty Hospital.

Delivered HSE operations for major national and international events at Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed International Football Stadium, ensuring full safety compliance for thousands of attendees.

Held simultaneous HSE approvals from both Amiri Diwan (Royal Household, Kuwait) and the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, Kuwait: dual governmental endorsement.

Companies I have worked for

Ecovert Energies & ServicesKharafi NationalAl Kharafi ConstructionAster Med CityGeo Engineering CompanyICORRPRO

Facilities and projects I have handled

HSE responsibility across royal, aviation, sports, cultural, healthcare and power facilities.

Bayan Palace

Ecovert Energies & Services
Kuwait · Palace of H.H. the Emir

HSE policies, risk assessments, monitoring of high-risk activities, inspections, toolbox talks and incident reporting in a highly secured VIP environment.

Seif Palace

Kharafi National
Kuwait · Royal government palace complex

HSE procedures, permit-to-work monitoring and contractor compliance in a live VIP site with zero disruption to palace activities.

Amiri Airport

Ecovert Energies & Services
Kuwait · Royal and VIP airport

Aviation safety compliance, airside and landside risk assessments, permit-to-work monitoring and contractor checks.

Jaber Al-Ahmad International Football Stadium

Kharafi National
Kuwait · National sports facility

Risk assessments for high-occupancy areas, emergency preparedness and contractor monitoring for events and daily operations.

Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre

Ecovert Energies & Services
Kuwait · National cultural landmark

Crowd safety management, event and maintenance risk assessments, emergency preparedness and multi-team coordination.

Jahra Hospital

Kharafi National
Kuwait · Government healthcare facility

Risk assessments, safety audits and training, plus designed emergency evacuation routes and plans for patients, staff and visitors.

Aster Medcity

Aster Medcity
Kerala, India · Multi-specialty hospital

Hospital safety management including HAZMAT, medical gas storage, biohazard and spill response, plus NABH and JCI audit preparation.

Nagarjuna Power Plant (UPCL)

Udupi Power Corporation Limited
Karnataka, India · 1,200 MW thermal power plant

Safety for boilers, turbines, coal handling and electrical systems, covering permit-to-work, confined space, fire protection and chemical handling.

Core competencies

Risk Assessment & HAZAN/HAZOPSafety Management Systems (SMS)Permit to Work (PTW) SystemsAccident & Incident InvestigationEmergency Response & Crisis ManagementHSE Audits & ComplianceLOTO ProceduresMethod Statement ReviewToolbox Talk FacilitationHazard Identification & MitigationRegulatory Knowledge & ComplianceHSE KPI Reporting & MonitoringNear Miss Reporting SystemsHSE Culture DevelopmentISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 ImplementationCOSHH ManagementFire Safety & PreventionContractor HSE ManagementWorkplace Safety & SecurityHSE Training & DevelopmentEnvironmental Management (ISO 14001)Behavioural Based Safety (BBS)Working at Height SafetyPPE Management & Compliance

Qualifications, memberships and training

Internationally recognised qualifications from the UK, USA and India.

Education and diplomas

International Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Level 6British Safety Council, London, UK
Post Graduate Diploma, Industrial Safety (Grade A)National Development Agency, Government of India
Master Diploma, Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Risk Management (Distinction)Vital Council of Vocational and Research Training, Government of India
Diploma, Fire and Safety Engineering (Grade A)National Institute of Fire Engineering Academy

Professional memberships and licences

Certified Member of IOSH (CertIOSH) and GradIOSHInstitution of Occupational Safety and Health, UK
Full Member (MIIRSM)International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, UK
Global MemberAmerican Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), USA
Valid driving licenceKuwait Traffic Department

Certifications and CPD

NEBOSH International General CertificateNEBOSHIOSH Managing SafelyIOSHOHSAS 18001 Internal AuditorISOISO 45001 Internal AuditorISOStandard First Aid, CPR and AEDMEDIC First Aid NederlandISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management (50 hrs)Green World Safety SolutionsIMS Internal Auditor: ISO 14001, 9001, OHSAS 18001Global Manager Group (CPD)HAZWOPER (30 hrs)OSHA, USABehavioural Based Safety Management (30 hrs)CPD AccreditedCOSHH Manager CertificationInternational Association for Chemical SafetyFirst Aid at WorkKHDA Dubai Government ApprovedEssentials of Fire Safety PrinciplesKHDA Dubai Government ApprovedSafe Mechanical Lifting & Rigging of LoadsASSPTrenching, Excavation & Soil MechanicsOSHA, USAManagement of Change in Process SafetyGreen World Safety SolutionsRadiation Safety AwarenessGreen World Management ConsultantsWorker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 StepsGovernment of Canada (Ontario)Transport Safety, Part 396 FMCSAFMCSA, USAPPE AwarenessInternational Association for Chemical SafetyElectrical Safety AwarenessKnights of SafetyInvestigating Accidents and IncidentsCPD AccreditedManual Handling OperationsInternational Association for Chemical Safety

Industry recognition

Honoured by HSE leadership communities for work across critical infrastructure. Tap an image to enlarge.

What colleagues and mentors say

Recommendations received on LinkedIn.

Alex was my colleague as well as a fellow volunteer in the ASSP Kuwait Chapter. He is highly energetic and always looking to improve his professional skills by participating in professional organisations, while implementing best practices to improve workplace safety. I wish him all success and many more achievements as he progresses in his career.
Ashok Garlapati, CSP, QEP, CFIOSH, FASSPHSE Consultant, Kuwait Oil Company · Alex’s mentor
Alex is a highly qualified and experienced safety engineer with a proven track record of success. He is a highly effective communicator, works well with technical and non-technical audiences, and is a strong leader who motivates others to take safety seriously. I believe Alex would be an asset to your company.
Sunil N.SSafety Engineer, KAFCO · Alex’s mentor
Alex always seeks to improve himself through courses and accreditations, and works hard to improve the work environment, which makes him one of the best HSE professionals I have ever worked with. Hiring Alex will be one of the best decisions an employer can make.
Mohamed FayezProject Manager, Construction Manager, PMP, RMP, PRINCE2, MBA · Worked on the same team
As a colleague, he has impressed me with his expertise, dedication and innovation. He has designed and implemented safety systems and procedures, performed inspections and audits, and trained and mentored staff on safety best practices. Alex is a talented, reliable and enthusiastic HSE Engineer.
Kannadas Vannadi MadathilFacility Management Coordinator · Worked in a different team

Volunteering and professional community

Giving back to the safety profession in Kuwait and worldwide.

Deputy Head, Publication Committee, ASSP Kuwait ChapterJul 2026 to present
Deputy Head, Publication Committee, ASSP Kuwait ChapterJun 2018 to May 2021
Global Member, American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)May 2018 to present

Languages

English (Fluent)Arabic (Good)Hindi (Fluent)Malayalam (Native)Tamil (Fluent)
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