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Sandra Borlido

Sandra Borlido

Viana do Castelo,Viana do Castelo

Summary

Professional, self-driven, and disciplined Senior HSE with 19 years of experience in Green Energy, Oil & Gas, Power Plant, Refinery, Shipbuilding, and Construction Industries.

Strong organizational skills and keen abillity to manage tasks and coordinate teams efficiently. Energetic and versatile with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Easily adaptable to new work environments and flexible to work in different global locations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Control of Works Co-ordinator

MASHCo
Manchester, Manchester
2024.10 - Current

Project Description : MASHCo Transformation Project at Manchester Airport, UK

  • Streamlined process for tracking and closing valid work permits upon completion of tasks.
  • Regularly audit and monitor the permit to work system to ensure strict compliance with company policies, as well as regulatory and client requirements.
  • Maintaining an organised system for tracking valid work permits, including their issuing, extensions, and any associated changes. Ensure that permits are closed promptly and accurately upon the completion of tasks.
  • Facilitate effective communication among project teams, permit acceptors, isolating authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of permit requirements and safety protocols.
  • Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all permit-related activities, including permit issuance, extensions, closures, and audits. Generate reports and summaries as required for management review.
  • Uploading and management of documents in line with best practice standards
  • Review, management and uploading of documents held on sites for projects
  • Deal with enquiries efficiently and effectively
  • Carry out other project and non-project related activities as required
  • Assist in the production and supply of electronic and hard copy documents
  • Monitor permit compliance
  • Provide assurance to Project Manager by ensuring that all records are maintained.
  • Manage registers and Metrics including for file storage
  • Attend relevant meetings
  • Be proactive in their own professional development, learn new skills and broaden/deepen professional experience
  • Act in mutual trust and co-operation and uphold Company values

CoW Issuing & Monitoring Authority / HSSE Advisor

MASHCo on Behalf of Air BP
Manchester, Manchester
2020.11 - 2024.09

Project Description : MASHCo Depot Transformation Project at Manchester Airport, UK

1. Health & Safety Leadership

• Promote a culture of safety-first thinking across all active sites. • Act as a point of contact for site-based H&S issues, offering guidance to site managers and operatives. • Champion continuous improvement through coaching, engagement, and proactive safety leadership. • Deliver site-specific inductions, toolbox talks, and briefings for operatives and subcontractors.

2. Health & Safety Systems & Documentation • Maintain and monitor site health and safety documentation, including RAMS, COSHH assessments, incident logs, and inspection records. • Support the development and implementation of internal H&S policies and procedures • Maintain Permit to Work systems and ensure relevant controls are followed (e.g. hot works, confined space). • Record and report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; assist in accident investigations and reporting under RIDDOR. • Ensure all site safety information is recorded accurately and retained for compliance and audit readiness.

3. Site Inspections, Audits & Compliance

• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits, raising observations and tracking corrective actions. • Conduct verification of subcontractor RAMS and compliance with company safety standards. • Monitor site welfare, signage, access routes, and emergency arrangements. • Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and third parties during audits, visits, and consultations.

4. Training & Competency

• Support the coordination of training schedules for site-based staff and contractors. • Deliver basic health & safety awareness sessions and highlight areas for training improvement. • Maintain accurate training records for operatives, including mandatory qualifications (e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling).

5. Project Support & Planning

• Assist with pre-site setup and mobilisation from a safety perspective, ensuring documentation and arrangements are in place. • Contribute to project risk assessments and work closely with operational staff during key project phases. • Offer H&S support during tendering, design, and delivery phases, as required by the SHEQ Manager.

6. General Duties

• Act as a professional and visible presence on site, aligned with the company's values and Health & Safety commitments. • Uphold the highest personal standards of safety, conduct, and integrity. • Participate in professional development and training aligned with the role. • Carry out any other H&S - related tasks within the scope of the role and your experience, as requested.

HSSE Coordinator

FUTURE PROMAN for REN / FASE for REN
Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo
2019.01 - 2020.10

Project Description : Offshore Submarine Power Cable Installation for the production of 150kV Export Cable, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

  • Proactively communicate relevant HSE alerts, information and themes to assist the workforce in a better understanding of relevant hazards and safe practices;
  • Review the work permits submitted by Contractors on site to ensure compliance with procedures;
  • Conduct frequent surveillance in the field to observe work activities and address unsafe behaviors and conditions when needed;
  • Coordinate and ensure new project employees, contractors and visitors are given site specific HSE orientations as required;
  • Attend and actively participate in various HSE meetings and communicate relevant information to project team members;
  • Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours at site and utilize STOP WORK AUTHORITY as appropriate;
  • Prepare and deliver safety training presentations to project team members and contractor workforce as needed;
  • Ensure compliance with HSE processes and procedures during pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities;
  • Ensure close-out of all project HSE documentation and prepare records retention in accordance with company guidelines;
  • Participate in development of HSE project Lessons Learned as appropriate;
  • Provides guidance and direction during emergency situations in particular relating to fire response, casualty management and rescue and safe procedures for controlling and containing accidental releases, including unintended leaks, spills, discharges, and emissions;
  • Management, inspection of all measurement equipment used for supporting operations - including portable gas detection equipment, etc.;
  • Conducts regular and planned emergency exercises and contributes to debriefing to define corrective actions;
  • Contributes to Loss Prevention Program and is a visible HSE Champion, setting positive example to all personnel, encouraging participation in HSE programs;
  • Assisting with incident investigation and analysis, where required;
  • Coordinate and validate all mandatory required training. Ensure all personnel are fully trained as required for their role.

Yard HSSE Supervisor

Santa Cruz Metaltech / IDESA for GALP Refinery
Sines, Sines
2018.10 - 2018.12

Project Description : Refinery Shutdown

  • Follow up/Management Permit to Work systems;
  • Provide scheduled and reporting, auditing and analysis on organizational performance with respect to workplace Health, Safety & Environment.
  • Work with the Health, Safety & Environment Lead to advise and provide advice and support to Client Services and Corporate Support on a range of HSE matters;
  • Monitor and control an effective and compliant workplace Health, Safety & Environment management system to ensure all compliance and governance standards are met;
  • Monitor key Health, Safety & Environment performance areas to deliver a continuous improvement in culture in HSE;
  • Assist in accident/incident investigations and support workplace risk assessments where required;
  • Follow up of Rescue/Emergency Plan;
  • Follow HSE Events and HSE Campaigns on Site;
  • Responsible for site activities including leading of tool-box talks, task instruction oversight, perform audits, carry out investigations, environmental monitoring, etc;
  • Conduct internal HSE training needs analysis and implement agreed outcomes with Client Services and Corporate Support.

Permit to Work Coordinator

RMM Site Services for Air BP
Isle of Grain, Kent
2018.03 - 2018.09

Project Description : Refinery Rail Loading Project – Isle of Grain BP Terminal

  • Management/Coordination Permit to Work (PTW) system:
  • Application of Control of Works standards for all tasks requiring a PTW;
  • PTW Initiation, Issue to Performing Authorities, Supervision of Work, Close Out of PTW´s and Hand Back to operations of equipment etc.;
  • Managing the interface with those completing the work, other contractors and where the Control of Works activities are run simultaneously to routine operations & any other relevant BP staff.
  • Monitor and Control of the BP safe system of work required by the Confined Spaces Regulations and Hot works Regulations;
  • Monitor and control an effective and compliant workplace Health, Safety & Environment management system to ensure all compliance and BP standards are met;
  • Monitor key Health, Safety & Environment performance areas to deliver a continuous improvement in culture in HSE;
  • Conduct HSE Leadership Site Tours in key areas;
  • Provide scheduled and reporting, auditing and analysis on organizational performance with respect to workplace Health, Safety & Environment.

HSSE Coordinator

Santa Cruz Metaltech / IDESA for SHELL Terminal
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex
2017.11 - 2018.02

Project Description : 2 Tank Repairs at Shell Haven Refinery

  • Follow up/Management Permit to Work systems;
  • Provide scheduled and reporting, auditing and analysis on organizational performance with respect to workplace Health, Safety & Environment.
  • Work with the Health, Safety & Environment Lead to advise and provide advice and support to Client Services and Corporate Support on a range of HSE matters;
  • Monitor and control an effective and compliant workplace Health, Safety & Environment management system to ensure all compliance and governance standards are met;
  • Monitor key Health, Safety & Environment performance areas to deliver a continuous improvement in culture in HSE;
  • Assist in accident/incident investigations and support workplace risk assessments where required;
  • Follow up situations in particular relating to fire response, casualty management and rescue and safe procedures for controlling and containing accidental releases, including unintended leaks, spills, discharges, and emissions;
  • Follow HSE Events and HSE Campaigns on Site;
  • Responsible for site activities including leading of tool-box talks, task instruction oversight, perform audits, carry out investigations, environmental monitoring, etc;
  • Conduct internal HSE training needs analysis and implement agreed outcomes with Client Services and Corporate Support.

HSSE Manager

CRC EVANS Offshore
Barra do Dande, Angola, Bengo
2015.04 - 2017.10

Projects Description :

- Block 32, KAOMBO, TOTAL Project - Pipeline Fabrication Onshore & Offshore Installation

- Block 15, ENI Project - Pipeline Fabrication Onshore & Offshore Installation

  • Work with the Health, Safety & Environment Lead to advice and provide advice and support to Client Services and Corporate Support on a range of HSE matters;
  • Monitor and control an effective and compliant workplace Health, Safety & Environment management system to ensure all compliance and governance standards are met;
  • Monitor key Health, Safety & Environment performance areas to deliver a continuous improvement in culture in HSE;
  • Assist in accident/incident investigations and support workplace risk assessments where required;
  • Conduct internal HSE audits and non-conformance in key HSE areas;
  • Follow up situations in particular relating to fire response, casualty management and rescue and safe procedures for controlling and containing accidental releases, including unintended leaks, spills, discharges, and emissions;
  • Follow HSE Events and HSE Campaigns on Site;
  • Responsible for site activities including leading of tool-box talks, task instruction oversight, perform audits, carry out investigations, environmental monitoring, etc;
  • Conduct internal HSE training needs analysis and implement agreed outcomes with Client Services and Corporate Support;
  • Follow up/Management Permit to Work systems;
  • Provide scheduled and reporting, auditing and analysis on organizational performance with respect to workplace Health, Safety & Environment.

HSSE Manager

Minho Seguro Lda.
Viana do Castelo, Portugal, Viana do Castelo
2006.01 - 2015.12

2 years HSE Manager at Shipyard Construction Site:

  • Leading the HSE Department
  • Leading meetings as HSE Manager
  • Preparation of Risk Analysis and Mitigation Plans for all activities on Site
  • Preparation and follow up of Rescue/Emergency Plan
  • Follow HSE Events and HSE Campaigns on Site
  • Follow up the Safety Training Program
  • Control of the toxicity risk in confined spaces: gases measuring in confined spaces, at high sea and on board the vessel on land
  • Follow up "in loco” the work repair of vessels in high sea, and in land, such as: Search for gases, Confined Spaces, Hot Work, Blasting and Painting in Confined Spaces, Use of Scaffold, Labelling (Lockout/Tagout) the entries on Board, Fuel Loading/unloading or other dangerous substances.

7 years HSSE Consulting:

  • Direct and coordinate strategic planning;
  • Organization and execution of the HSE Management Systems;
  • Client relations;
  • Risk mitigation strategies;
  • Site audits, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, governmental representation;
  • HSE training.

Education

Environmental Management at Construction Site - Health and Safety

ISQ
Porto, Portugal
2011.03 -

Level 1 & 2 Permit to Work Issuing Authority - Health and Safety

Air BP
Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, UK
2020.12 - 2026.12

Safety Coordinator at Construction Site - Health and Safety

ISQ
Porto, Portugal
2009.03 -

Posgraduate Health & Safety at Work - Health And Safety

IEFP
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
2006.03 -

Master Degree Environmental Sciences - Environmental Engineering

Universidade Moderna
Porto, Portugal
2003.10 -

Emergency First Aid at Work - Health and Safety

British Red Cross
Manchester, UK
2024.02 - 2027.02

CS1 Confined Space Entry & Entry Control - Health and Safety

ESS, Safety, Survey, Test & Measurement
Manchester, UK
2024.02 - 2027.02

Skills

  • Communication: Articulating complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences
  • Risk Management: Identifying potential hazards and implementing control measures to minimise risk
  • Coordination: Bringing together people, products, and resources to ensure the seamless integration of the ongoing project works
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous record-keeping, documentation management, and ensuring compliance with all regulations
  • Leadership/Decision-Making: The authority to influence decisions, stop work if unsafe, and guide teams effectively
  • Problem-Solving: The capacity to proactively identify and resolve issues that arise during project execution

Accomplishments

    Merit Certificates from different Projects:

  • CRC Evans Offshore "Outstanding Effort, Dedication and Standard of Work"
  • Air BP DTP Project Near Miss Awards
  • Air BP Permit Work System Certificate of Competency
  • Air BP Aviation Wins Safety Leadership Awards

Affiliations

  • Hiking; Gym

Languages

English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Portuguese
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Control of Works Co-ordinator

MASHCo
2024.10 - Current

Emergency First Aid at Work - Health and Safety

British Red Cross
2024.02 - 2027.02

CS1 Confined Space Entry & Entry Control - Health and Safety

ESS, Safety, Survey, Test & Measurement
2024.02 - 2027.02

Level 1 & 2 Permit to Work Issuing Authority - Health and Safety

Air BP
2020.12 - 2026.12

CoW Issuing & Monitoring Authority / HSSE Advisor

MASHCo on Behalf of Air BP
2020.11 - 2024.09

HSSE Coordinator

FUTURE PROMAN for REN / FASE for REN
2019.01 - 2020.10

Yard HSSE Supervisor

Santa Cruz Metaltech / IDESA for GALP Refinery
2018.10 - 2018.12

Permit to Work Coordinator

RMM Site Services for Air BP
2018.03 - 2018.09

HSSE Coordinator

Santa Cruz Metaltech / IDESA for SHELL Terminal
2017.11 - 2018.02

HSSE Manager

CRC EVANS Offshore
2015.04 - 2017.10

Environmental Management at Construction Site - Health and Safety

ISQ
2011.03 -

Safety Coordinator at Construction Site - Health and Safety

ISQ
2009.03 -

Posgraduate Health & Safety at Work - Health And Safety

IEFP
2006.03 -

HSSE Manager

Minho Seguro Lda.
2006.01 - 2015.12

Master Degree Environmental Sciences - Environmental Engineering

Universidade Moderna
2003.10 -
Sandra Borlido