Practical safety solutions for high-risk industries
Robert Poljak
NFPA-Certified Fire Protection Specialist with 18+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Transport & Industry
About me
I am experienced Risk & Safety Management Expert with 18+ years across oil & gas, energy, rail, and automotive sectors. NFPA-Certified Fire Protection Specialist and Electrical Engineer (MSc), with deep expertise in Fire Safety and HSE planning tailored to high-risk environments. Proven leader in managing complex projects and driving cross-disciplinary teams toward engineering and safety excellence. Currently consulting on green hydrogen and power projects while mentoring future safety professionals. Open to transitioning into an Engineering Manager role.
Based in Germany, I work with clients and partners worldwide, supporting projects from early-stage design through operational risk assessment and compliance. My work combines in-depth knowledge of fire protection engineering, explosion protection and risk assessments with a proven ability to align with international safety standards.
Risk & Safety Engineering Services
- Safety Concepts
High-level Safety Philosophies, Active & Passive Fire Protection Philosophies and HSE Management Plans - Explosion Protection & Area Classification (ATEX)
Preparation of Ex documents, compliance audits and zoning studies - Fire Protection System Design
Active and passive system layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, specifications and datasheets - Evacuation & Escape Route Planning
Custom layouts based on facility risk profile and code requirements - Project Management & Technical Leadership
Coordination of multidisciplinary teams, project planning, and delivery of safety-critical systems across all project phases
- Risk assessment workshops lead
Chairing, facilitation and participation HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL workshops, ensuring structured, multidisciplinary risk analysis and safety integrity level assessments in compliance with international standards - Fire & Explosion Risk Assessments (FERA)
Advanced modeling and scenario analysis using industry recognized software tools - Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
Execution of full-scope QRA studies supporting design, operational decisions, and regulatory compliance
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