Mert ÖZTÜRK

EHS Management & Professional

Türkiye

About

I am an experienced HSE professional with a solid background in Safety, Health, and Environmental Management across industrial and multinational environments. I have contributed to the safety performance of leading organizations like Unilever, GE Grid Solutions, TÜV SÜD, and Teknokon Group by proactively managing high-risk operations, enforcing compliance, and improving EHS culture on-site. My certifications in Working at Height, Lifting Operations, IOSH, OSHA-30, ISO and C-Class OHS support my hands-on approach to operational safety. I specialize in project-based EHS supervision and field inspections. I hold an associate degree in Occupational Health and Safety and I’m currently pursuing a BSc in Computer Science at University of the People to enhance my data-driven decision-making in safety management. Passionate about building safer workplaces, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration—currently based in Hungary as Project HSE Supervisor at Teknokon Group.

Experience

  • Project HSE Supervisor at Teknokon Grup
    Jun 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Managed all HSE activities within the Inside Battery Limit (ISBL) area, including piping, welding, scaffolding, and mechanical works. Coordinated daily with the client, subcontractors, and other contractors regarding site HSE requirements and operational safety issues. Conducted site inspections and followed up on safety observations, corrective actions, and high-risk activities. Monitored compliance with HSE procedures, permit-to-work systems, and company safety standards. Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports, incident analyses, and safety statistics. Supported toolbox talks, risk assessments, safety meetings, and workforce awareness activities. Managed office-related HSE documentation, records, and reporting processes. Ensured safe execution of construction activities and maintained continuous communication between site teams and management.

  • Unilever (Full-time · 1 yr 2 mos)
    • SHE & Security Engineer
      Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos

      Responsible for all Safety and Security activities for 900 people, leading a team of 2 safety specialists, 3 safety technicians and 15 security professionals, in 3 different locations (ice-cream factory, warehouse, co-pack). Reporting to the SHE & Security Manager, I am working as part of the Management team to ensure 0 incidents take place and environmental footprint is reduced. From developing the master plan, to ensuring the plan is met, I am working pro-actively and forming a robust safety and environment & sustainability management system. I am keen on improving the skills and capabilities of my team and all of our people who eventually take part in safety management. In this role, I manage relationships with many stakeholders, from Unilever central teams to factory teams, local authorities and contractors. Managing operational and capital budget to ensure resources are directed to the right places is one of the key areas.

    • SHE Specialist
      May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

      I'm responsible to observe the contractors, technical and projects works, high risks, utility business. - PTW procedure upgraded - Fatality Incident Actions Learning - Gap Assessment - Standards and procedures compliance

  • EHS Auditor at TÜV SÜD Turkey
    Jan 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    I am responsible to audit the critical activities at bp fuel facilities within the Marmara Region of Turkey, to ensure that compliance assessment of health, safety, and environmental procedures. I monitor operations facility installation and assembly-disassembly, lifting operations, hot works, working at heights, confined space, electrical works and hazardous materials such as gasoline and LPG.

  • EHS Supervisor at GE Grid Solutions
    Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 · 4 mos

    As an HSE Supervisor, I am responsible for overseeing various aspects within the Ataşehir Substation: • Conducting inspections related to work operations at the substation. • Implementing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. • Reporting to the manager regarding Health, Safety, and Environment matters. My duties also involve supervising electricity operations, ensuring safety measures for tasks performed at heights, and overseeing the implementation of LOTO applications in the operational areas of the substation.

  • Teknokon Group (Full-time · 1 yr 7 mos)
    • EHS Supervisor
      Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 · 7 mos

      EHS Supervisor: At Teknokon, I have assumed the role of EHS Supervisor, overseeing various critical areas: • Commissioning activities • Turnaround and Maintenance works in Power Plant • Tank Maintenance • Daily activity inspections • Scrubber, Drum, Heat Exchanger, and Tanks turnaround and maintenance operations In this capacity, I am entrusted with the comprehensive responsibility for health, safety, and environmental compliance. This includes ensuring the safety of lifting operations, tasks performed at heights, confined space work, and heat-up procedures for the power plant in Adana, Turkey.

    • EHS Specialist
      Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      EHS Specialist: At Teknokon, I have assumed the role of EHS Specialist, overseeing various critical areas: • Commissioning activities • Turnaround and Maintenance works in Refinery • Tank Maintenance • Daily activity inspections • Scrubber, Drum, Heat Exchanger, and Tanks turnaround and maintenance operations In this capacity, I am entrusted with the comprehensive responsibility for health, safety, and environmental compliance. This includes ensuring the safety of lifting operations, tasks performed at heights, confined space work, and heat-up procedures for the refinery in İzmir, Turkey.