Muhammad Tariq Qureshi | Certified IOSH®

About Me

A meticulous and dedicated Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) professional with over 20 years of experience in high-risk industrial, rail, and construction environments across the UAE, KSA, and Pakistan.

Currently serving as Project HSE Manager at Hitachi Rail for the Riyadh Metro Line 3 (D&B-O&M), I specialize in implementing robust HSE management systems, leading audits, managing risk, and fostering a proactive safety culture across multinational teams.

My expertise spans OSHA, ISO 45001, NEBOSH, IOSH, and SAR compliance, with a strong focus on incident prevention, emergency response planning, contractor management, and continuous improvement in safety performance.

I am passionate about protecting people, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving safety excellence in complex railway and infrastructure projects.

Work Experience

Project HSE Manager – Line 3

Hitachi Rail | Riyadh Metro, KSA

Jun 2020 – Present

Lead implementation of FLOW/ANM Consortium HSEMS across D&B and O&M scopes.
Conduct internal/external HSE audits and leadership walkthroughs.
Manage HITACHI-GBMS system and monthly welfare committee meetings.
Liaise with training managers to deliver HSE induction and compliance training.
Issue HSE Alerts and ensure incident command readiness.

EHS Supervisor

Alstom Transport SA | Expo 2020 Link, Dubai

Mar 2018 – Jun 2020

Supervised track, signaling, and electrical systems installation & commissioning.
Monitored rolling stock testing, RRV movements, and depot safety compliance.
Ensured PTW, lifting operations, and subcontractor HSE compliance.
Conducted emergency drills and ERP gap analysis.

Deputy HSE Manager

Yapi Merkezi | Jubail Industrial Railway, KSA

Mar 2016 – Mar 2018

Prepared HSE plans, risk assessments, and CEMP for SAR projects.
Led incident investigations and KPI reporting to senior management.
Managed HSE team and conducted audits across remote sites.

Project HSE Manager

Yapi Merkezi | Ma’aden Ras Al Khair Railway, KSA

Nov 2016 – Jan 2018

Developed HSE training programs and led team building.
Monitored track storage, welding, and isolation activities.
Conducted reptile awareness and medical readiness training.

Deputy HSE Manager

Yapi Merkezi | Haramain High-Speed Railway, KSA

Nov 2013 – Feb 2016

Managed high-risk activities: confined space, hot work, scaffolding.
Led emergency drills and environmental monitoring (noise, dust).
Coordinated with SEC for energization and PTW processes.

Certifications & Education

IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH UK | 2012

NEBOSH IGC

NEBOSH UK | 2012

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

CQI-IRCA | 2021

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

CQI-IRCA | 2021

OSHA 30-Hour

ASC | 2020

PGD in OHSE

NED University | 2023–2024

Key Skills

Health & Safety

HSE Management Systems (HSEMS)
Risk Assessment & JSA
Permit to Work (PTW)
Incident Investigation
Emergency Response Planning
Safety Audits & Inspections
Contractor & Subcontractor Management
Railway Safety (O&M & D&B)

Compliance & Standards

OSHA 30
ISO 45001 & 14001
SAR, RTA, SEC Regulations
NEBOSH, IOSH
Alstom & Hitachi HSE Standards
OSHAS 18001
NFPA-70E Electrical Safety

Technical & Software

CMMS, LMS, SAP
Eco Online (Hitachi)
Microsoft Office & Outlook
Cloud-based HSE Apps
Data Reporting & KPIs

Contact Me

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

+966 55 009 7150

tariqlinks@gmail.com