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SPE International Health, Safety, Environment, and
Sustainability Conference and Exhibition

10–12 September 2024 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Zainab Al Aidaroos

Zainab Al Aidaroos

Vice President, HSE Division, ADNOC Refining

2020- Current

Vice President HSE Division, ADNOC Refining

  • Focusing on the HSE Culture Transformation Journey, with the goal of driving a high-performance culture by meeting business requirements and leading with excellence.
  • Leads, plans and controls the development of HSE Strategy, System architecture and support, policies and procedures to meet Company’s current and developing requirements.
  • Achieved 8 million safe manhours during a historic and complex Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking Turnaround 2024 with more than 10,000 personnel from various disciplines and contractors..
  • Successfully Transformed the HSE Organization Model from a Decentralized "silo-oriented model" to a Centralized cohesive organization that increased work efficiency, facilitated cross posting, optimized manpower and increased the level of engagement.
  • Developed and implemented several HSE programs, including 'HSE Back to Basics', 'HSE Building on the Basics', 'HSE Accelerating Compliance and Effectiveness' & HSE ‘Horizon’. The objective of these programs was to improve culture, enhance processes & reduce the number of incidents

2020-2023

Chairwoman of the Gender Balance Committee, ADNOC Refining

  • Attract and retain female employees by providing a supportive and inclusive work environment and empowering them with opportunities for growth and development.
  • Promoting gender balance and delivering the committee’s objectives across ADNOC Refining
  • Revised certain HR guidelines to support work life balance of female employees working at sites.
  • Prepared a 3 year female intake plan to increase the number of females in the organization.
  • Upscale our females by supporting their journey towards excellence by ensuring their involvement in strategic programs.
  • Lead initiatives such as female circles, female connect & #i_am_remarkable to support females to speak up and take charge of their achievement

2015-2019

Manager, HSE Planning & Performance (including Compliance and Assurance), ADNOC Refining

2012-2015

Sr. HSEIA Engineer, ADNOC Refining (including the role of Crisis Management Secretary)

2010-2012

Supervisor, Gas Treatment Center (GTC) and Tool Room, Reduction Operations Department, Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA)

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