Meet Umar Hidayat
Umar Hidayat is a seasoned HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in senior management roles within the oil and gas industry.
As the founder of the Indonesia Leadership and Safety Culture Center (ILSCC), Mr. Hidayat brings a wealth of expertise from his tenure at leading organizations such as Petronas Carigali, Total E&P Myanmar, and RH Petrogas. His specialties include HSE system development, contractor management, emergency response planning, and environmental impact assessments.
Mr. Hidayat is a certified safety auditor, HSE trainer, and sustainability reporting specialist. His commitment to excellence and passion for safety leadership have positioned him as a trusted advisor and mentor in the industry.
Leadership Experience
Executive Chairman - Rimbunan Hijau Cendrawasih Corporation (RHCC)
2020
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Present
Manage the business and develop strategies for the company's progress.
Evaluate employee performance to ensure improvement or maintenance of standards.
Define and select staff who contribute to the company.
Approve the company's budget.
Send regular reports to shareholders.
Conduct meetings with all levels of the company.
Implement the company's vision and mission.
Executive Chairman - Rimbunan Hijau Cendrawasih Corporation (RHCC)
2020
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Present
Manage the business and develop strategies for the company's progress.
Evaluate employee performance to ensure improvement or maintenance of standards.
Define and select staff who contribute to the company.
Approve the company's budget.
Send regular reports to shareholders.
Conduct meetings with all levels of the company.
Implement the company's vision and mission.
Executive Chairman - Rimbunan Hijau Cendrawasih Corporation (RHCC)
2020
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Present
Manage the business and develop strategies for the company's progress.
Evaluate employee performance to ensure improvement or maintenance of standards.
Define and select staff who contribute to the company.
Approve the company's budget.
Send regular reports to shareholders.
Conduct meetings with all levels of the company.
Implement the company's vision and mission.
Senior Manager RH Petrogas Indonesia Ltd.
2015
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Present
Set up HSE organization for corporate office and field.
Develop strategy, program, objectives, and targets.
Develop a working program and budget (WP & B).
Perform HSE assurance, audit, and inspection.
Design and develop HSE management system and implement it.
Coordinate efforts to ensure compliance with government regulations.
Coordinate HSE management committee meetings to review HSE performance.
Coordinate environment baseline assessment.
Coordinate environmental impact assessment (AMDAL/UKL-UPL).
Coordinate sustainability reporting.
Develop emergency and crisis management response plans.
Develop and coordinate HSE training programs and implementation.
The design system and decisions implemented remain integral, actively shaping the ongoing evolution of Octomate's products by its internal team.
Senior Manager RH Petrogas Indonesia Ltd.
2015
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Present
Set up HSE organization for corporate office and field.
Develop strategy, program, objectives, and targets.
Develop a working program and budget (WP & B).
Perform HSE assurance, audit, and inspection.
Design and develop HSE management system and implement it.
Coordinate efforts to ensure compliance with government regulations.
Coordinate HSE management committee meetings to review HSE performance.
Coordinate environment baseline assessment.
Coordinate environmental impact assessment (AMDAL/UKL-UPL).
Coordinate sustainability reporting.
Develop emergency and crisis management response plans.
Develop and coordinate HSE training programs and implementation.
The design system and decisions implemented remain integral, actively shaping the ongoing evolution of Octomate's products by its internal team.
Senior Manager RH Petrogas Indonesia Ltd.
2015
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Present
Set up HSE organization for corporate office and field.
Develop strategy, program, objectives, and targets.
Develop a working program and budget (WP & B).
Perform HSE assurance, audit, and inspection.
Design and develop HSE management system and implement it.
Coordinate efforts to ensure compliance with government regulations.
Coordinate HSE management committee meetings to review HSE performance.
Coordinate environment baseline assessment.
Coordinate environmental impact assessment (AMDAL/UKL-UPL).
Coordinate sustainability reporting.
Develop emergency and crisis management response plans.
Develop and coordinate HSE training programs and implementation.
The design system and decisions implemented remain integral, actively shaping the ongoing evolution of Octomate's products by its internal team.
Management Experience
HES Manager - Bukit Energy Pte.Ltd
2015
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2015
Managed HSE team, objectives, and budget.
Conducted HSE due diligence of new ventures prior to the acquisition of O&G companies.
Designed and developed HSE management system and implementation.
Coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with international and local standards.
Managed contractor HSE efforts to ensure they met recognised standards.
Managed HSE-related contracts.
Coordinated EBA and EIA processes.
HES Manager - Bukit Energy Pte.Ltd
2015
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2015
Managed HSE team, objectives, and budget.
Conducted HSE due diligence of new ventures prior to the acquisition of O&G companies.
Designed and developed HSE management system and implementation.
Coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with international and local standards.
Managed contractor HSE efforts to ensure they met recognised standards.
Managed HSE-related contracts.
Coordinated EBA and EIA processes.
HES Manager - Bukit Energy Pte.Ltd
2015
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2015
Managed HSE team, objectives, and budget.
Conducted HSE due diligence of new ventures prior to the acquisition of O&G companies.
Designed and developed HSE management system and implementation.
Coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with international and local standards.
Managed contractor HSE efforts to ensure they met recognised standards.
Managed HSE-related contracts.
Coordinated EBA and EIA processes.
Project HSE Manager - TOTAL E&P Myanmar
2014
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2015
Developed project HSE plan, bridging document, and HSE procedures for project activities.
Coordinated and developed HAZID and risk assessments at offshore sites, yards, and work bar
Developed emergency response plans and drills.
Developed security plan.
Managed HSE organization on offshore platforms, yards, and accommodation work barges.
Coordinated HSE audits and inspections of all equipment and facilities.
Coordinated HSE induction and training programs based on the training matrix.
Coordinated quality assurance and quality control team in Myanmar.
Project HSE Manager - TOTAL E&P Myanmar
2014
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2015
Developed project HSE plan, bridging document, and HSE procedures for project activities.
Coordinated and developed HAZID and risk assessments at offshore sites, yards, and work bar
Developed emergency response plans and drills.
Developed security plan.
Managed HSE organization on offshore platforms, yards, and accommodation work barges.
Coordinated HSE audits and inspections of all equipment and facilities.
Coordinated HSE induction and training programs based on the training matrix.
Coordinated quality assurance and quality control team in Myanmar.
Project HSE Manager - TOTAL E&P Myanmar
2014
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2015
Developed project HSE plan, bridging document, and HSE procedures for project activities.
Coordinated and developed HAZID and risk assessments at offshore sites, yards, and work bar
Developed emergency response plans and drills.
Developed security plan.
Managed HSE organization on offshore platforms, yards, and accommodation work barges.
Coordinated HSE audits and inspections of all equipment and facilities.
Coordinated HSE induction and training programs based on the training matrix.
Coordinated quality assurance and quality control team in Myanmar.
HSE Manager - Niko Resources Ltd., 18’s Deep Water Exploration Block
2011
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2014
Managed HSE team, objectives, and budget.
Developed the HSE management system and implemented it.
Coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with international and local standards.
Managed contractor HSE efforts to ensure they met recognized standards.
Managed HSE-related contracts.
Coordinated EBA and EIA processes.
Coordinated the qualitative risk assessment process.
Created part of HSE-MS management structure documents.
Created emergency response processes.
Created a country security plan.
Created risk analysis of operations.
Authored several HSE and ERP manuals, including OSCP.
Organized HSE audits.
Coordinated government representatives' visits and inspections.
HSE Manager - Niko Resources Ltd., 18’s Deep Water Exploration Block
2011
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2014
Managed HSE team, objectives, and budget.
Developed the HSE management system and implemented it.
Coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with international and local standards.
Managed contractor HSE efforts to ensure they met recognized standards.
Managed HSE-related contracts.
Coordinated EBA and EIA processes.
Coordinated the qualitative risk assessment process.
Created part of HSE-MS management structure documents.
Created emergency response processes.
Created a country security plan.
Created risk analysis of operations.
Authored several HSE and ERP manuals, including OSCP.
Organized HSE audits.
Coordinated government representatives' visits and inspections.
HSE Manager - Niko Resources Ltd., 18’s Deep Water Exploration Block
2011
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2014
Managed HSE team, objectives, and budget.
Developed the HSE management system and implemented it.
Coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with international and local standards.
Managed contractor HSE efforts to ensure they met recognized standards.
Managed HSE-related contracts.
Coordinated EBA and EIA processes.
Coordinated the qualitative risk assessment process.
Created part of HSE-MS management structure documents.
Created emergency response processes.
Created a country security plan.
Created risk analysis of operations.
Authored several HSE and ERP manuals, including OSCP.
Organized HSE audits.
Coordinated government representatives' visits and inspections.
HSE Specialist
Safety Executive - Petronas Carigali, Ltd, Lampung & West Glagah Kambuna PSCs (Exploration Block), Muriah & Ketapang PSCs (Development Blocks)
2009
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2011
Constructed a specific HSE management system for Petronas Carigali Indonesia operation.
Created HSE plan, HSE bridging document, ERP, and OSCP.
Conducted contractor and vendor verification auditing.
Reviewed HSE philosophy, HAZID, and HAZOP for project development, including FEED and EPCIC phases.
Created HSE exhibits for the development contract.
Participated in project PIER review.
Coordinated contractor pre-mobilisation, job implementation, and job completion auditing.
Reviewed and monitored contractor HES plan implementation.
Coordinated government representatives' visits and inspections.
Authored senior management reports.
Safety Executive - Petronas Carigali, Ltd, Lampung & West Glagah Kambuna PSCs (Exploration Block), Muriah & Ketapang PSCs (Development Blocks)
2009
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2011
Constructed a specific HSE management system for Petronas Carigali Indonesia operation.
Created HSE plan, HSE bridging document, ERP, and OSCP.
Conducted contractor and vendor verification auditing.
Reviewed HSE philosophy, HAZID, and HAZOP for project development, including FEED and EPCIC phases.
Created HSE exhibits for the development contract.
Participated in project PIER review.
Coordinated contractor pre-mobilisation, job implementation, and job completion auditing.
Reviewed and monitored contractor HES plan implementation.
Coordinated government representatives' visits and inspections.
Authored senior management reports.
Safety Executive - Petronas Carigali, Ltd, Lampung & West Glagah Kambuna PSCs (Exploration Block), Muriah & Ketapang PSCs (Development Blocks)
2009
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2011
Constructed a specific HSE management system for Petronas Carigali Indonesia operation.
Created HSE plan, HSE bridging document, ERP, and OSCP.
Conducted contractor and vendor verification auditing.
Reviewed HSE philosophy, HAZID, and HAZOP for project development, including FEED and EPCIC phases.
Created HSE exhibits for the development contract.
Participated in project PIER review.
Coordinated contractor pre-mobilisation, job implementation, and job completion auditing.
Reviewed and monitored contractor HES plan implementation.
Coordinated government representatives' visits and inspections.
Authored senior management reports.
HSE Coordinator - Kodeco Energy Co.Ltd., West Madura Offshore Operation, Oil and Gas Development Project. And Drilling Activity
2006
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2009
Managed HSE team both corporate and site.
Prepared HSE annual budget and HSE plan.
Designed HSE management system based on ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001, and OHS-MS OHSAS 18001.
Coordinated achievement of Green PROPER.
Acted as HES focal point for project development (WHT, gas pipeline, and ORF expansion).
HSE Coordinator - Kodeco Energy Co.Ltd., West Madura Offshore Operation, Oil and Gas Development Project. And Drilling Activity
2006
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2009
Managed HSE team both corporate and site.
Prepared HSE annual budget and HSE plan.
Designed HSE management system based on ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001, and OHS-MS OHSAS 18001.
Coordinated achievement of Green PROPER.
Acted as HES focal point for project development (WHT, gas pipeline, and ORF expansion).
HSE Coordinator - Kodeco Energy Co.Ltd., West Madura Offshore Operation, Oil and Gas Development Project. And Drilling Activity
2006
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2009
Managed HSE team both corporate and site.
Prepared HSE annual budget and HSE plan.
Designed HSE management system based on ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001, and OHS-MS OHSAS 18001.
Coordinated achievement of Green PROPER.
Acted as HES focal point for project development (WHT, gas pipeline, and ORF expansion).
Offshore HSE Advisor - Gulf Energy Resources, ConocoPhillips & Starenergy, Ltd. Offshore Oil and Gas Operation, Gas Development Project and Exploration Drilling in South China Sea Operation
1999
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2006
Managed HSE team for offshore operations.
Supervised gas expansion project (hook-up gas compressor & gas pipelines).
Witnessed FAT and SAT on site.
Ensured and documented MIGAS certification (SKPI & SKPP) of equipment and installations.
Liaised with third-party contractors to ensure adherence to company policies.
Conducted gap analysis of contractor installations to identify weaknesses and develop solutions.
Reviewed JHA and PTW audits.
Reviewed and amended HSE documentation including emergency response procedures and spill contingency plans.
Implemented and assessed corporate HSE policies and standards.
Created waste management process maps.
Audited drilling and shore-based installations.
Authored helicopter flight management system.
Conducted internal audits to examine SMS implementation in field departments.
Ensured readiness for emergency response scenarios.
Ensured corporate compliance with Santos EHSMS standards.
Offshore HSE Advisor - Gulf Energy Resources, ConocoPhillips & Starenergy, Ltd. Offshore Oil and Gas Operation, Gas Development Project and Exploration Drilling in South China Sea Operation
1999
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2006
Managed HSE team for offshore operations.
Supervised gas expansion project (hook-up gas compressor & gas pipelines).
Witnessed FAT and SAT on site.
Ensured and documented MIGAS certification (SKPI & SKPP) of equipment and installations.
Liaised with third-party contractors to ensure adherence to company policies.
Conducted gap analysis of contractor installations to identify weaknesses and develop solutions.
Reviewed JHA and PTW audits.
Reviewed and amended HSE documentation including emergency response procedures and spill contingency plans.
Implemented and assessed corporate HSE policies and standards.
Created waste management process maps.
Audited drilling and shore-based installations.
Authored helicopter flight management system.
Conducted internal audits to examine SMS implementation in field departments.
Ensured readiness for emergency response scenarios.
Ensured corporate compliance with Santos EHSMS standards.
Offshore HSE Advisor - Gulf Energy Resources, ConocoPhillips & Starenergy, Ltd. Offshore Oil and Gas Operation, Gas Development Project and Exploration Drilling in South China Sea Operation
1999
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2006
Managed HSE team for offshore operations.
Supervised gas expansion project (hook-up gas compressor & gas pipelines).
Witnessed FAT and SAT on site.
Ensured and documented MIGAS certification (SKPI & SKPP) of equipment and installations.
Liaised with third-party contractors to ensure adherence to company policies.
Conducted gap analysis of contractor installations to identify weaknesses and develop solutions.
Reviewed JHA and PTW audits.
Reviewed and amended HSE documentation including emergency response procedures and spill contingency plans.
Implemented and assessed corporate HSE policies and standards.
Created waste management process maps.
Audited drilling and shore-based installations.
Authored helicopter flight management system.
Conducted internal audits to examine SMS implementation in field departments.
Ensured readiness for emergency response scenarios.
Ensured corporate compliance with Santos EHSMS standards.
Early Career and Foundation Roles
Safety Section Head - Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, The Largest Cement Factory Plan in Indonesia
1994
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1999
Created HSE management system based on International Safety Rating System (ISRS).
Coordinated internal and external audits by DNV.
Coordinated Safety Committee meetings.
Led accident investigations.
Prepared HSE plans.
Coordinated contractor and vendor safety inspections and audits.
Prepared monthly HSE statistics and performance reports for management.
Developed safety training programs for all levels of employees.
Safety Section Head - Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, The Largest Cement Factory Plan in Indonesia
1994
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1999
Created HSE management system based on International Safety Rating System (ISRS).
Coordinated internal and external audits by DNV.
Coordinated Safety Committee meetings.
Led accident investigations.
Prepared HSE plans.
Coordinated contractor and vendor safety inspections and audits.
Prepared monthly HSE statistics and performance reports for management.
Developed safety training programs for all levels of employees.
Safety Section Head - Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, The Largest Cement Factory Plan in Indonesia
1994
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1999
Created HSE management system based on International Safety Rating System (ISRS).
Coordinated internal and external audits by DNV.
Coordinated Safety Committee meetings.
Led accident investigations.
Prepared HSE plans.
Coordinated contractor and vendor safety inspections and audits.
Prepared monthly HSE statistics and performance reports for management.
Developed safety training programs for all levels of employees.
Safety Supervisor - Nippon Stell Construction (NISCONI), Chandra Asri Petrochemical Project (CAPC), Anyer West Java.
1993
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1994
Maintained and supervised safe working practices with high safety construction standards for fabrication and construction activities.
Conducted safety inspections and audits for all subcontractors.
Reviewed JHA (Job Hazard Analysis).
Coordinated accident investigations.
Conducted safety induction and training for all employees.
Certified heavy equipment monthly.
Conducted daily meetings with all HSE representatives from subcontractors.
Safety Supervisor - Nippon Stell Construction (NISCONI), Chandra Asri Petrochemical Project (CAPC), Anyer West Java.
1993
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1994
Maintained and supervised safe working practices with high safety construction standards for fabrication and construction activities.
Conducted safety inspections and audits for all subcontractors.
Reviewed JHA (Job Hazard Analysis).
Coordinated accident investigations.
Conducted safety induction and training for all employees.
Certified heavy equipment monthly.
Conducted daily meetings with all HSE representatives from subcontractors.
Safety Supervisor - Nippon Stell Construction (NISCONI), Chandra Asri Petrochemical Project (CAPC), Anyer West Java.
1993
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1994
Maintained and supervised safe working practices with high safety construction standards for fabrication and construction activities.
Conducted safety inspections and audits for all subcontractors.
Reviewed JHA (Job Hazard Analysis).
Coordinated accident investigations.
Conducted safety induction and training for all employees.
Certified heavy equipment monthly.
Conducted daily meetings with all HSE representatives from subcontractors.
Corporate Safety and Environment Engineer - MitraCorp Pacific, Holding Company with 23 Affiliates in Indonesia
1992
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1993
Developed and established HSE management system as guides for all affiliate companies.
Conducted safety audits for all affiliated companies.
Reviewed AMDAL and UKL/UPL (Environmental Impact Assessment Study) implementations.
Coordinated monthly safety meetings with all HSE representatives from affiliated companies.
Prepared monthly HSE statistics and performance reports for management.
Corporate Safety and Environment Engineer - MitraCorp Pacific, Holding Company with 23 Affiliates in Indonesia
1992
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1993
Developed and established HSE management system as guides for all affiliate companies.
Conducted safety audits for all affiliated companies.
Reviewed AMDAL and UKL/UPL (Environmental Impact Assessment Study) implementations.
Coordinated monthly safety meetings with all HSE representatives from affiliated companies.
Prepared monthly HSE statistics and performance reports for management.
Corporate Safety and Environment Engineer - MitraCorp Pacific, Holding Company with 23 Affiliates in Indonesia
1992
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1993
Developed and established HSE management system as guides for all affiliate companies.
Conducted safety audits for all affiliated companies.
Reviewed AMDAL and UKL/UPL (Environmental Impact Assessment Study) implementations.
Coordinated monthly safety meetings with all HSE representatives from affiliated companies.
Prepared monthly HSE statistics and performance reports for management.
Safety Supervisor – PT Delta Djakarta
1990
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1992
Maintained and supervised safe working practices with high beverage safety standards.
Conducted safety inspections and audits for all facilities and activities.
Conducted coordination meetings with all HSE representatives from all departments.
Conducted safety inductions for all employees to improve their safety awareness.
Coordinated accident investigations.
Safety Supervisor – PT Delta Djakarta
1990
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1992
Maintained and supervised safe working practices with high beverage safety standards.
Conducted safety inspections and audits for all facilities and activities.
Conducted coordination meetings with all HSE representatives from all departments.
Conducted safety inductions for all employees to improve their safety awareness.
Coordinated accident investigations.
Safety Supervisor – PT Delta Djakarta
1990
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1992
Maintained and supervised safe working practices with high beverage safety standards.
Conducted safety inspections and audits for all facilities and activities.
Conducted coordination meetings with all HSE representatives from all departments.
Conducted safety inductions for all employees to improve their safety awareness.
Coordinated accident investigations.
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