yassine.sfar
About Candidate
Senior Oil & Gas Executive and Electro-Mechanical Engineer with over 28 years of demonstrated leadership in Contractor HSSEQ Management, Major CAPEX Project Governance, Process Safety (PSM), and Asset Integrity across downstream, retail, LPG, and bulk logistics infrastructure. Expert in building corporate HSE governance frameworks, leading contractor assurance & audit schemes, driving HEMP/HAZOP risk management, and deploying digital safety innovations across multi-country operations. A proven Group Technical Authority (GTA) capable of translating strategic objectives into high-performing contractor safety cultures, optimizing project execution costs, and mentoring large-scale talent pools (500+ staff).
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Accomplished HSSEQ Governance and Infrastructure Leader with a proven track record of driving large-scale, country-wide projects from engineering design through to commissioning. Renowned for enforcing uncompromising safety standards (RAMS, PTW, LOTO) and executing rigorous contractor assurance across complex, multi-site operations. A strategic thinker skilled at modernizing network infrastructure, driving cost optimization, and ensuring long-term process safety integrity. Strong expertise in regulatory affairs and stakeholder management, with a sharp ability to negotiate with government bodies, secure statutory permits, and align cross-functional technical teams to deliver operational excellence.
Senior HSSEQ Technical Authority and Leader with extensive expertise in establishing robust contractor management frameworks and governing high-risk oil & gas, LPG, and heavy industrial assets across pan-African operations (Tunisia, Gabon, Réunion, Senegal). A proven culture-builder, having mentored and upskilled 500+ professionals, while driving excellence in Process Safety Management (PSM), ATEX classification, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Champion of digital and sustainability innovations—including pioneering Africa’s first Retail Green site—and a trusted compliance expert who has consistently secured ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications with >95% corporate audit scores.
Results-driven Engineering & HSSEQ Executive with a proven record of managing $60M+ major CAPEX portfolios under PMI/PMP standards across Retail, B2B, and LPG sectors while maintaining an unblemished Goal Zero safety record. Expert in driving large-scale brand infrastructure upgrades—successfully transforming 161 service stations on schedule and within budget. A recognized leader in contractor alignment, having established multi-stakeholder Safety Forums with 110+ representatives to elevate proactive hazard reporting. Accredited regional trainer (HEMP, PTW, Defensive Driving) skilled at cascading technical safety standards and building high-performance operational cultures across North and West Africa.
