Istanbul, Türkiye
I am an EHS and Sustainability professional with over 17 years of international experience supporting complex projects across the energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors. With a civil engineering background from Istanbul Technical University and a master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, I have built my career at the intersection of operational excellence, risk management, and sustainable performance. Throughout my career, I have led the development and implementation of EHS management systems aligned with ISO 45001, translating regulatory and corporate requirements into practical, field-ready solutions. I have worked across a wide range of environment from large-scale construction sites to industrial facilities and energy projects, helping organizations strengthen safety culture, reduce risk exposure, and improve overall EHS performance. In addition to core EHS leadership, I actively contribute to ESG and sustainability initiatives, including carbon footprint and GHG calculations, sustainability reporting, CDP processes, and ESG rating support. My experience also covers international frameworks and standards such as EM 385, IFC Performance Standards, and psychosocial risk management, alongside the integration of digital tools to enhance safety performance. I also work as a domain-driven AI trainer, leveraging 17+ years of hands-on HSE and mega-project experience to evaluate, refine, and stress-test AI outputs against real-world operational and safety realities. I am known for working effectively in multicultural environments, building trust with senior leadership and site teams alike, and driving continuous improvement through clear communication and practical innovation. My focus is always on creating systems that not only comply on paper, but genuinely work in the field and add value to the business.
▪ Led large-scale utilities / infrastructure projects, overseeing planning, execution, and completion. ▪ Managed project budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. ▪ Developed strategic partnerships to enhance business growth and operational efficiency. ▪ Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in project execution. ▪ Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented site-specific annual and 5-year plans, aligning EHS with business goals. ▪ ESG Leadership: Achieved top "A1 Advanced Level" ranking in Turkey and third globally in "Emerging Markets"
• Managed EHS for multiple power plant outages in Libya for FieldCore/GE Outages. • Oversaw Alstom GT gas turbine inspections and major overhauls for power generation. • Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with regulations. • Led teams to ensure efficient operations and minimize downtime.
• Managed health and safety for 10 mine locations in Turkey, overseeing a team of 30 people. • Implemented safety protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations. • Conducted regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Developed and implemented H&S Corporate Standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with international safety standards. • Coordinated and conducted H&S internal audits, analyzing results to prepare development programs. • Provided regular H&S performance reporting to internal parties for continuous improvement.