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Rachid ACHCHAR                EHS SPECIALIST

Rachid ACHCHAR EHS SPECIALIST

Namur

Summary

Experienced Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with over 11 years of experience in construction, the automotive industry, and renewable energy. Specialist in regulatory compliance (ISO 45001, ISO 14001) and risk analysis (LOTO, lockout/tagout, machine safety - CMSE). Skilled in field operations and leading HSE strategies to enhance safety culture and reduce on-site incidents.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EHS Advanced Consultant

Capgemini Engineering Belgium
04.2024 - Current

(EHS Champion at GSK for technical service since 04/2024).

  • Develop risk analyses for technical facilities (gas, chilled water, pressurized steam, compressed air, HVAC and electrical).
  • Prepare energy identification sheets and LOTO procedures for technical facilities.
  • Perform inspections for all technical facilities and prepare action plans for deviations, then monitor progress of actions in collaboration with the responsible.
  • Organize awareness sessions for maintenance teams and contractors.
  • Provide weekly communications for the technical department in the form of EHS flashs.

EHS Coordinator

Valeo
08.2017 - 03.2024

(Construction of a new site and extension of a plant producing automotive equipment: Wipers/ electronic boards/ lighting systems).

  • Develop risk assessments for all site processes and facilities.
  • Pilot the installation project of the site machines according to the machine directive 2006/42/CE.
  • Monitor the site’s regulatory compliance.
  • Organize and facilitate safety sensitizations and training sessions on the site.
  • Supervise internal inspections and audits as directed by the group, and develop action plans to address gaps and non-conformities.
  • Coordinate the ISO 45001 safety management system blank audits.
  • Participate in maintaining ISO 45001 certification.
  • Ensure proper operation of fire protection system (fire detection system, gas extinguishing system, sprinkler system).
  • Manage the annual action plan.
  • Manage the site environmental plan.

EHS Project Supervisor

Vinci Energies
01.2016 - 07.2017

(Construction of 400 KV electrical transformer substations in Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Guinea/construction of the transformer substations
Wind power stations and the NOOR solar power station in Morocco).

  • Develop risk assessments for all processes and facilities in the site.
  • Implement a system to track the recording of all LOTO interventions in the project.
  • Organize awareness and training sessions as part of the project.
  • Conduct inspections and internal audits, and develop associated action plans.
  • Ensure that the project complies with applicable regulations.
  • Ensure the annual action plan for projects.
  • Supervise environmental management: waste sorting, energy consumption reduction and monitoring of polluting emissions.
  • Participate in the project acceptance phase.
  • Monitor incidents and root cause analysis for effective corrective action.
  • Implement a system of checking project equipment through checklists to ensure compliance.

EHS Project Officer

Jacobs Engineering
07.2013 - 12.2015

(Construction of a phosphate pipeline pumping station)

  • Establish a validation checklist for high pressure centrifugal pumps in terms of safety.
  • Develop a project lift plan.
  • Conduct inspections and internal audits, and develop action plans associates.
  • Ensure regulatory oversight in the project.
  • Check the compliance of the equipment through standard checklists from the Jacobs group.
  • Facilitate awareness-raising for all project contractors.
  • Provide security inductions for new recruits and visitors to the
    site.

Education

Master of Science - Health, Safety And Environment

Wes'Sup School
Roanne France
07-2018

Bachelor of Science - Quality Health, Safety And Environment

Wes'Sup School
Roanne France
07-2013

High School Diploma -

Specialized Institute of Applied Technology
Khouribga , Morocco
07-2011

Skills

  • Fire protection systems
  • Risk analysis
  • Lock out / tag out
  • Machinery safety
  • Project management
  • Industrial safety
  • Team spirit
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Stress resilience
  • Attention to details
  • Quick decision making
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Solution orientation

Certification

  • NEBOSH International General Certificate on 04 / 2017
  • Certified Machinery Safety Expert ( CMSE ) on 09 / 2024
  • Prevention advisor level 2 (training in progress since January 2025)

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)

Sport Travel Internet

Football

Travel

Internet

Timeline

EHS Advanced Consultant

Capgemini Engineering Belgium
04.2024 - Current

EHS Coordinator

Valeo
08.2017 - 03.2024

EHS Project Supervisor

Vinci Energies
01.2016 - 07.2017

EHS Project Officer

Jacobs Engineering
07.2013 - 12.2015

Master of Science - Health, Safety And Environment

Wes'Sup School

Bachelor of Science - Quality Health, Safety And Environment

Wes'Sup School

High School Diploma -

Specialized Institute of Applied Technology
Rachid ACHCHAR EHS SPECIALIST