HSE&S Manager — AkzoNobel Vietnam

Building safety
cultures that
actually work

12+ years turning HSE management systems into living, breathing cultures across chemical coating, automotive, cement, and marine industries.

12+
Years in HSE
5
Industries
4
MNCs
"
Safety excellence is not the absence of incidents — it's the presence of robust systems, engaged people, and a culture that refuses to normalize risk.
Nghiêm Xuân Công
HSE&S Manager · AkzoNobel Vietnam
IdipNEBOSH CertIOSH TSP — BCSP ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Digitalization & AI PSM Enablon PowerBI Sustainability
01 — Experience

Professional
Journey

Nov 2023 — Now
AkzoNobel

HSE&S Manager

Leading HSE&S management system for solvent/ powder sites and non-manufacturing areas. Developing policies, managing PSM building blocks, driving SAQ compliance roadmap, and building a winning sustainability culture — energy, GHG, waste, and VOC programs.

HSE&S Policy PSM SAQ Compliance Sustainability Incident Investigation Chemical Management
Oct 2020 — Oct 2023
Dürr PFS

HSE Manager

Managed HSE for industrial automotive paint shop — regulatory compliance, risk assessment, VOC and hazardous chemical management, incident investigation, BBS programs, and client safety interface with automotive OEM.

Paint Shop Safety ISO 45001 BBS Emergency Response Client Interface
May 2017 — Sep 2020
SCG Cement

Corporate HSE Coordinator

Coordinating corporate HSE programs across cement manufacturing. Contractor safety management, emergency preparedness, ISO system maintenance, FPE audits, and legal compliance assessments.

Contractor Safety Emergency Mgmt ISO Auditing Legal Compliance
Aug 2014 — Apr 2017
TRIYARDS

HSE Engineer

System compliance champion for OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, and ISO 22301. Conducted internal audits, managed NCR closure, and served as Project HSE Supervisor for marine construction projects.

System Compliance Internal Audit BCM Project HSE
Sep 2012 — Jul 2014
LDT Inspection

Technical Safety Inspector

Performed statutory inspections on high-pressure equipment, lifting gears, safety valves, and gas cylinders per MOLISA regulations. Visual inspections, hydraulic and leaking tests per TCVN standards.

Equipment Inspection Pressure Testing MOLISA Compliance
02 — Qualifications

Credentials &
Certifications

2023
NEBOSH

International Diploma for OHS Management Professionals

Credit grade — 3 units passed: ID1 (77), ID2 (66), ID3 (64)

2023
IOSH

CertIOSH

Certified Member — Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

2023
BCSP

Transitional Safety Practitioner

TSP-18425 — Board of Certified Safety Professionals

2023
-/-

ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Environmental Management Systems — Bureau Veritas

2018
CQI/IRCA

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor

OH&S Management Systems — BSI Training Academy

2021
NEBOSH

International General Certificate

NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health and Safety

2012
HUMG

Bachelor of Engineering

Petroleum Engineering — Hanoi University of Mining and Geology

03 — Competencies

Core
Strengths

🛡️

OHS Strategy

HSE policy development, governance frameworks, safety culture transformation

📋

Management Systems

ISO 45001, ISO 14001, PSM implementation and certification

⚠️

Risk Management

HIRA, HAZOP, JSA, risk matrix development for manufacturing

💻

HSE Digitalization

Enablon, PowerBI dashboards, digital reporting, KPI analytics (EUR, WUR)

🔍

Auditing

Dual ISO Lead Auditor, SAQ self-assessment, specialist audit readiness

🚧

Contractor Safety

CSM systems, prequalification, permit-to-work, site supervision

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Incident Investigation

Root cause analysis, CAPA tracking, lesson sharing across organization

🧠

Behavior-Based Safety

BBS programs, safety observation, safety culture transformation, leading indicators

04 — Philosophy

Safety
Leadership

"Safety excellence is not the absence of incidents — it's the presence of robust systems, engaged people, and a culture that refuses to normalize risk."

After more than a decade in HSE across heavy industry, automotive manufacturing, cement, marine, and chemical coating — I've learned that technical knowledge alone doesn't save lives. What saves lives is the intersection of well-designed systems, competent people, and leadership that walks the talk.

I believe in building safety from the ground up: starting with genuine risk understanding, empowering frontline workers to speak up, and creating management systems that adapt and improve rather than just document.

Systems First

Robust management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, PSM) create the backbone. Without structure, good intentions drift into inconsistency.

People Always

Every procedure, every control measure ultimately serves one purpose — ensuring people go home safe. Culture eats strategy for breakfast.

Improve Relentlessly

SAQ maturity is not a destination but a journey. I use data, audits, and incident learnings as fuel for continuous advancement.

05 — Toolkit

HSE&S
Toolkit

A curated collection of project case studies, templates, and practical tools from 12+ years in HSE. Password-protected for authorized access only.

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06 — Contact

Let's
Connect

Open to HSE leadership opportunities in Vietnam and Southeast Asia

I'm seeking roles where I can leverage my multinational experience, technical qualifications, and passion for building world-class safety cultures. Whether it's a manufacturing plant, a corporate function, or a regional role — I bring systems thinking and people-centered leadership.

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