Michael Chua
PETROLEUM ENGINEER | HSE / SAFETY | FIELD ENGINEERING
Palawan
Summary
Safety Officer 3 / Safety & Audit Auditor supporting HSE audits, Integrated management systems, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 50001, and corrective action follow-up across field operations. Lead inspections, incident investigations, emergency planning, and stakeholder reporting while guiding site safety representatives and field personnel. Delivers training and performance reporting that strengthen compliance within management standards.
Overview
17
17
Certifications
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SAFETY OFFICER 3 / SAFETY & AUDIT AUDITOR
SGS PHILIPPINES, INC.
10.2024 - 06.2026
- Tracked 5-10 audit findings weekly across regional safety and quality reviews to support timely corrective action follow-up.
- Conducted planned and unplanned HSE and quality audits, documented findings, and coordinated corrective and improvement actions.
- Supported Integrated Management System implementation across quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Led risk assessments, inspections, emergency planning, and incident investigations to strengthen prevention and recurrence controls.
- Developed safety and audit training modules, delivered instruction to employees and contractors, and guided junior auditors and field personnel.
FIELD SAFETY & QUALITY MANAGEMENT OFFICER / SAFETY OFFICER
SGS PHILIPPINES, INC.
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Tracked 2-5 field inspections weekly across satellite sites, terminals, warehouses, and offices to verify safety compliance.
- Conducted risk assessments and applied Stop Work protocols to reduce exposure during high-risk field activities.
- Managed incident response, emergency planning, drills, MOC, work permits, contractor oversight, and project-phase safety requirements.
- Delivered safety training, awareness sessions, and committee meetings for internal and external stakeholders to reinforce compliance.
SENIOR FUEL MARKER / SAFETY OFFICER 2
SGS PHILIPPINES, INC.
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Performed petroleum product marking, quantity verification, volumetric measurement, and representative sampling to standard practices.
- Monitored operational data in Fuel Integrity Monitoring System and Microsoft Excel to maintain accuracy and traceability.
- Analyzed operational results to assess consistency and product integrity across field activities.
- Led field teams, coordinated schedules with clients and third parties, and managed operational expenses.
- Served as Project HSE Representative, promoting safe work practices and compliance across job sites.
FIELD ENGINEER
JGC PHILIPPINES, INC.
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Developed concept designs and layouts for utilities, process piping, pipe racks, pipeways, and process areas.
- Prepared and reviewed plot plans, equipment layouts, P&IDs, piping plans, isometric drawings, and pipe support designs.
- Coordinated with multinational clients to clarify project scope, safety requirements, design issues, and material specifications while supporting assigned engineering disciplines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Palawan State University
04-2017
Skills
- HSE management and safety compliance
- Safety auditing and integrated management systems
- Risk assessment and risk mitigation
- Incident investigation and emergency response
- ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 50001
- Behavior-based safety
- Root cause analysis
- Management of change
- Occupational hygiene monitoring
- Environmental management systems
- Quality audits
- Permit to work and contractor management
- Oil and gas field operations
- Field engineering and site coordination
- Project coordination and installation oversight
- Safety training and competency development
- Workplace hazard communication
- Emergency drill coordination
- Contractor safety oversight
- Regulatory reporting
Certification
IADC RigPass Orientation Course
Timeline
SAFETY OFFICER 3 / SAFETY & AUDIT AUDITOR
SGS PHILIPPINES, INC.
10.2024 - 06.2026
FIELD SAFETY & QUALITY MANAGEMENT OFFICER / SAFETY OFFICER
SGS PHILIPPINES, INC.
07.2022 - 09.2024
SENIOR FUEL MARKER / SAFETY OFFICER 2
SGS PHILIPPINES, INC.
07.2019 - 07.2022
FIELD ENGINEER
JGC PHILIPPINES, INC.
06.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Palawan State University