Edgardo Manansala
@edgardomanansala
HSE professional with 10+ years in oil & gas construction, permitting, audits, and safety leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am an HSE professional with over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas construction industry, specializing in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and operations. I have led Permit To Work programs, conducted risk assessments, hazard identification, safety inspections and audits across multiple international projects.
I have acted as a single point of contact for PTW activities, coordinated SIMOPS, supported incident investigations, and delivered HSE training and toolbox talks. I am IOSH/BOSH-certified and experienced with PTW systems, LOTO, SCBA, confined space and hot work permits.
I currently manage an online PPE business supplying quality safety equipment while maintaining strong supplier coordination and customer service. I communicate fluently in Tagalog, English, and Arabic and promote a zero-incident safety culture in multicultural teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner / PPE Manager
Self-Employed
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years)
Founded and manage an online PPE business selling helmets, gloves, safety shoes and harnesses; oversee inventory, supplier coordination, order fulfillment and customer service while ensuring products meet safety and quality standards.
PTW Coordinator / Safety Officer
JGC Corporation
Apr 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 8 months)
Served as single point of contact for PTW activities on the Clean Fuels Project; conducted safety inspections, issued and monitored permits, coordinated SIMOPS and participated in incident investigations to maintain compliance.
PTW Coordinator / Safety Officer
JGC Corporation
May 2014 - Feb 2015 (9 months)
Managed permitting for greenfield and brownfield areas on the Barzan EPC project; performed safety inspections, coordinated SIMOPS and maintained PTW records and audits.
PTW Coordinator / Safety Officer
JGC Corporation
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for HSE and permit-to-work audits at Habshan 5 process plant; performed site safety inspections, managed PTW documentation, coordinated SIMOPS and delivered toolbox talks and HSE training.
HSE Permit to Work Controller
WorleyParsons
May 2009 - Apr 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Acted as single point of contact for PTW activities at ExxonMobil chemical plant; managed permitting for greenfield and brownfield works, coordinated SIMOPS and oversaw lockout/tagout procedures for substation safety.
Safety Officer
Chiyoda Technip JV
Aug 2005 - Sep 2008 (3 years 1 month)
Delivered daily toolbox talks and safety inductions, monitored compliance with client HSE standards, performed scaffolding inspections and led accident and incident investigations at the LNG facility.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Bachelor in Business Management, Business Management
1979 - 1981
Pursued studies in business leading to a Bachelor in Business Management at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Samson College of Science and Technology
Diploma, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
1976 - 1977
Completed a diploma-level program in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning at Samson College of Science and Technology.
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