Workshop - #4

Strengthening Partnership: Elevating HSE Standards in Contractor Management

Integrating Stronger Induction & Work Permit Systems for HSE Excellence in Contractor Management

Profile of Faculty:

The National Industrial Training Institute (NITI) is a state-of-the-art institute that inspires passion for training excellence, world-class training programs, and human resources development.

NITI is an independent, not-for-profit training institute. It is the result of a strategic partnership between Saudi Aramco (SA) and the Technical & Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). NITI, that is located in a land lot donated by Saudi Aramco in Al- Hasa, intends to train and qualify young Saudis in order to meet the market & industry needs, contribute to community growth, help reduce unemployment and support the Kingdom’s Saudization efforts.

NITI offers industrial training mainly to high school graduates to qualify them to work in the Oil / Gas, Petrochemical, Energy and Construction industries, in addition to their various related Services Companies NITI will sustain best-in-class quality standards, obtain international accreditation and will be targeted to become a benchmark and a model for training excellence for potential replication in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Workshop Description:

This workshop unites HSE leaders, contractors, and industry experts to strengthen partnerships through robust safety systems. Focused on elevating HSE standards, the session emphasizes pre-selecting contractors, induction processes and work permit systems as critical tools for risk mitigation. Participants will explore strategies to harmonize global frameworks, enhance contractor onboarding, and digitize permit-to-work workflows. Featuring case studies and interactive exercises, the session emphasizes integrating HSE standards at every phase—from contractor vetting to project closure.

Attendees will gain actionable insights to foster trust, accountability, and seamless collaboration in contractor ecosystems while ensuring compliance and operational safety.

Workshop Objectives:

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Establish criteria for pre-selecting contractors based on HSE competency and work specific alignment.

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Optimize induction systems to ensure contractor readiness and compliance with Client safety protocols.

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Improve planning/coordination of work to mitigate risks and align contractor workflows.

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Strengthen monitoring and management of contractor activities using HSE tools and KPIs.

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Develop frameworks for post-work evaluation to measure HSE performance and partnership success.

Who Should Attend:

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HSE Managers/Directors

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Contractor/Vendor Compliance Officers

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Site Supervisors & Permit-to-Work (Issuers & Receiver)

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Risk Management & Operations Leaders

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Construction, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing Executives

Focus Topics:

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Pre-Selection of Contractors:
Criteria for HSE competency assessments, past performance reviews, and activities specific fit.

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Induction Systems:
On-site Inductions, safety training, and work permit integration.

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Planning & Coordination of Work:
Aligning contractor workflows with organizational HSE goals (including emergency preparedness).

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Monitoring & Managing Work:
Real-time compliance tracking, permit-to-work system, safety audits, and incident reporting.

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Post-Work Evaluation
Metrics for assessing HSE performance, contractor feedback, and continuous improvement.

Expected Outcome & Benefits:

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Pre-selection checklist for vetting contractors based on HSE track records.

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Streamlined induction toolkit with digital templates and competency assessments.

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Collaborative planning framework to align contractor workflows with safety goals.

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Monitoring dashboard prototypes for real-time compliance tracking.

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Post-evaluation metrics to measure partnership success and drive accountability.

Trainer

NITI

Fasih Ashfaq Ahmed

Technical Training Advisor/SME of HSE, Heavy Equipment, Scaffolding
National Industrial Training Institute (NITI)

Workshop Details

  •   Workshop Number: #4
  •   Date : 22nd May 2025
  •   Time : 0900 - 1400
  •   Venue : The Gulf Hotel