Syamsul Arifin
About Syamsul Arifin
Syamsul Arifin is a Senior Analyst in Occupational Safety at PT Pertamina (Persero) with extensive experience in health and safety roles across various companies in Indonesia. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Management from the University of Brawijaya and has authored a book on safety and health, contributing to several safety publications and hosting a related podcast.
Work at PT Pertamina
Syamsul Arifin has been employed at PT Pertamina (Persero) since 2018. He served as a Safety & Health Auditor for a period of five months before transitioning to the role of Senior Analyst QHSSE from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, he took on the position of Senior Analyst Occupational Safety, where he continues to work. His responsibilities in these roles have focused on ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Syamsul Arifin holds a Doctoral Degree in Management from the University of Brawijaya, which he completed from 2019 to 2023. He also earned a Master Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from Universitas Indonesia, studying from 2013 to 2015. His foundational education includes a Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from the same university, completed from 2001 to 2005. His academic background supports his expertise in occupational safety and health.
Background in Occupational Safety
Syamsul Arifin has extensive experience in the field of occupational safety. He began his career as a Safety Health Environment (SHE) Officer at PT. Pandu Selamat Utama from 2005 to 2007. He then worked at Medco E&P Indonesia as an intern in 2005. His career progressed with roles at Chevron, where he served as a Health Environment Safety (HES) Engineer from 2009 to 2012 and later as a Safety and Health Auditor in 2018. He also worked at Energi Mega Persada as a Field Safety Health Environment Superintendent from 2008 to 2009.
Publications and Contributions
Syamsul Arifin authored a book titled 'Talking Safety & Health,' published in 2019, which reflects his commitment to promoting safety awareness. He also contributes as a writer for several Indonesian safety magazines, sharing insights and knowledge on occupational health and safety topics. Additionally, he hosts a podcast called 'Praktisi K3LH,' focusing on discussions related to occupational health and safety.
Professional Associations and Engagement
Syamsul Arifin is an active member of various professional associations, including IOSH, ASSP, SPE, HFES, IIHA, PEI, IAKKI, and PAKKEM. He engages in pro bono public speaking at Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) communities and universities, sharing his expertise and promoting safety practices. His interests include new safety concepts such as safety differently, safety-II, resilience engineering, and high reliability organization.