MOHAMED DARWISH MOUSTAFA

Team Leader - Senior Spill Response Specialist

Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

About

I’m an oil spill response, HSE & Emergency/Crisis Management professional, with more than 11 years’ experience. Who has emerged from training and practical hands on experience, enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and professional team. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. Able to work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet demanding situations. Have Leadership skills, including managing and motivating other staff to achieve company objectives. Even under significant pressure, I possess a strong ability to perform effectively. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: • Securing the Exploration & Drilling operations of several Oil & Gas Operator Companies (HESS, BG, GDF SUEZ …) during their campaigns. • Train and prepare Oil spill response Centre staff for several successful Drilling & Exploration securing operations during working with PESCO & IEMS - Tier 2 Oil Spill response companies. • Participated in several oil spill drills & Exercises occupying different roles (e.g. member in the Survey team, planning section head in the Crisis Management Team & Team Leader in the Emergency Response Team). • Involved in several real major response oil spill Incidents (Tanker Grounding – Ships collision - Bunkering operations – Pipeline breakage). SPECIALTIES: Oil Spill Response, Emergency Response, Crisis Management, Corporate Planning, OSR Contingency Planning, OSR Training, OSR Drills & Exercises, Tactical Support, Dispersant Management, HSE, EIA, Technical Assessment, Trajectory Modeling, WebEOC, ICS.

Experience

  • OSRL (Bahrain)
    • Team Lead
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Senior Spill Response Specialist
      Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Oil Spill Response Specialist
      Aug 2013 - Oct 2021 · 8 yrs 3 mos

  • Center Manager at International Environmental and Marine Services (IEMS)
    Jun 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Maintain the readiness & preparedness of the center to respond 24/7 Has responsibility for the safe, efficient operation and business development in the Centre. Ensure that the company QHSSE policy & procedures implemented, updated as required, communicated, understood and followed by all Centre staff. Carrying out oil spill response training for center staff & Tier 1 Operating companies’ response teams. Liaise with clients & Local Authorities as required.

  • Base Manager at PESCo
    May 2009 - May 2012 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    - Maintain the readiness & preparedness of the center to respond 24/7. - Has responsibility for the safe, efficient operation and business development in the Centre. - Liaise with clients & Local Authorities as required.

  • Crisis Management Center Supervisor at ADNOC
    Jan 2008 - Apr 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos

    On Secondment from PESCo to ADNOC. The ADNOC Crisis Management Centre is the focal point for crisis management and emergency preparedness across the ADNOC Group of companies. Responsible for: Implement the ADNOC Incident Command System (ICS). Ensuring the preparedness & readiness of the centre to respond to all emergency notifications. Participate as a core member of the emergency support team during incidents. Develop the Centre Database: operating companies’ facility response plans, capabilities… Key team member for Abu Dhabi Emirate Emergency Preparedness Tactics Support. Key team member for ADNOC Dispersant Management (Application & Stockpile). Instruction for new Centre operators. Define training needs & Course Preparation. I got the ADNOC HSE AWARD in year 2008 for the achievements in the Oil Spill Response Preparedness Tactics Support Project.

  • Oil Spill Response Operation Team Leader & Assistant Base Manager at PESCo
    Mar 2002 - Dec 2007 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    in one of the five Oil Spill Response Centers – PESCo (Alexandria, Suez, Hurghada, Ras Gharib & Sharm El Sheikh), the centers owned by the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation - EGPC & under management of Petro Environmental Services Company - PESCo. Responsible for: Ensure full compliance with company Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental policies. Support and advice on proper implementation of HSE management as follows: Risk Assessment & Management, Safe Job Analysis (SJA), Work permit, incident reporting and recording, incident investigation, HSE meetings, Certification of equipment. Participate as a core member of the emergency support team during incidents.