Objective
Aspiring to associate with the organization that offers me opportunities to grow both as an individual and professional and play constructive and effective role in organization’s growth.
Work with utmost sincerity and faithfulness for the execution of safe work practices, in line with company’s policy build up high performance team and provide employees with safe and harmonious working environment and thus play a vital role in the overall development of the company.
Profile
Health, Safety and Environmental professional having 10 years of experience with career exposures to oil & gas, Petrochemicals, civil construction, mechanical fabrication workshop, plant erection sites, waste water treatment plant, desalination plant, green projects etc.
Core competencies extend to an array of areas such as development, Implementation of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Environment Health and Safety Management systems.
Managing project resources, technical issues, while consistently meeting, training and exceeding performance metrics. Strong technical and methodical aptitude with an innate ability to analyze, coordinate and synthesize ideas into strategies. Resourceful and creative; enjoys challenges and overcoming obstacles. Interprets complex assignments and moves forward to develop and integrate technological enhancements.
Career Summary
Regency Group Holding, Qatar.
HSE Manager.
Dec 2014 to Present.
• Assignment
Assigned to Develop, Implement and Monitor the HSE Management systems for the company’s non-Oil & Gas Operations (Construction & Maintenance).
Past
Gulf Spic General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L., Kuwait .
Safety Engineer.
Feb 2011 to Dec 2014.
• Assignment
Assigned as HSE Engineer in the PMC team for the project Construction of 600 MTPD CO2 plant at Shuaiba, Eastern sector, Kuwait.
Clients : Green Carbon (for CO2 treatment plant),
EQUATE Petrochemicals (for pipe line).
Project description : The project is to install, liquefied Carbon dioxide (CO2) Production facility at the Green Carbon’s Project locations within EQUATE & their own land in Shuaiba Authority area.
The main process of this facility is to compress, purify, dehydrate and liquefy CO2 from a CO2 booster plant located near an Ethylene Glycol (EG1) plant owned and operated by EQUATE.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop project HSE plan and procedures in accordance with client’s HSE Management system.
Monitor, advise and control various contractors for the execution of project HSE plan.
Evaluate Contractors key personnel for to approve them for site works.
Develop the site HSE induction programme for all Employees, Subcontractors and manage the implement of the programme.
Hazard identification and control (PHA, FTA, CCA, HAZOP, FMEA, PHEA etc).
Developing the HSE training Programs for all employees at site office.
Prepare project H & S statistics.
Establish and maintain effective communications, co-ordination and feedback systems between Company, contractors and Subcontractors.
Dealing with clients, consultants and Government authorities for HSE related matters.
Discuss with Engineers, and supervisors to prepare Risk Assessment/ JSA/JHA for the critical activities, reviewing and submitting tor company for approval.
Conducting the internal HSE meeting and attending special HSE meetings with client.
Prepare and conduct motivation programme.
Prepare all HSE reports and submit for approval.
Conducting weekly area safety Audits along with Project Manager Site, with area Engineer and supervisors.
Plan, train and maintain an effective emergency engineering set up to deal with all the possible site emergencies. Maintaining an emergency flow chart for quick and effective communication, to avoid confusion in case of actual emergency.
Lead Incident investigation and preventive measures (RCA, ETA, FMEA, FTA etc).
Evaluating the HSE performance of various contractors and HSE personnel.
Conducting aspects / impacts study and Hazard / risk analysis and identifying significant ones and develop appropriate programmes.
Formulating environmental/safety policy, objectives, targets & programmes
Preparing manuals, procedures, plans & formats.
ABJ Engineering and contracting co. (Mechanical division of Kharafi National), Kuwait.
Safety officer
Jan 2008 to Jan 2011.
• Assignments
1. Assigned as Lead Safety Officer in their mechanical fabrication workshops, Blasting and Painting facilities (Shuaiba & Mina Abdullah) and also for the Kharafi National Duct Fabrication workshop (Mina Abdullah).
Duties and Responsibilities
Giving safety coverage to a work force of 1500.
Guiding the HSE personnel.
Conducting the tool box meeting to all staff.
Training all employees for various HSE related topics.
Conducting site monitor to identify unsafe acts and conditions, reporting and its follow up.
Conduct various site inspection.
Emergency evacuation and fire drills.
Conducting hazard identification, risk assessments for all activities, equipments and machines and training employees.
Regular site safety walk around with top management and its follow up.
Attending meeting with management for HSE matters.
HSE audits and follow up.
Doing the accident, near miss investigation and follow up and preventive measures.
Inspection of PPE, First Aid Medicines, Fire Fighting System and more.
Ensuring that approved LOTO procedures are followed on maintenances and repair activities.
Implementing and monitoring the traffic control at the facility.
Monitoring and controlling all the critical activities like work at height, confined space activity, critical lifting, radiography works, furnace operations, hot works, painting & blasting and more.
Ensuring the implementation of approved waste management.
2. Assigned as Safety officer for Sulaibiya waste water treatment plant, Kuwait
Company : Kharafi National
Project description : Maintenance and Renovation of the underground waste water tanks, RO stage for waste water treatment plant.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing the site HSE plan and procedures in line with company’s policy and reviewing it periodically.
Coordinating with Client, other contractors to ensure complete execution of HSE plan at site.
Developing emergency rescue plan for the confined space and training all the involved persons.
Conducting safety induction and safety orientation programs for all employees.
Arranging the PPE, first aid medicines.
Conducting job specific training.
Preparation of JSA, risk assessment for all activities.
Accident investigation and reporting. Making accident prevention plans.
Fire prevention and control.
Inspection of various work permits.
Conducting the gas testing.
Preparation of various safety reports.
Inspection of all equipments and machines, scaffoldings, electrical, tools, rigging accessories, PPE, FA medicines , gas hoses, facilities and more.
Participating the HSE meeting with management, Company and its follow up.
3. Assigned as Site Safety in charge for the project Shuaiba North Co-generation (Power & distillation) plant erection, Shuaiba.
Client : Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW), Kuwait
PMC : MITSUI, Japan
CONTRACTOR : FISIA Italimpianti
Project description : The project is to construct a desalination and power plant at Shuaiba Industrial area to desalinate the sea water and generate the electric power. The desalination plant consists of evaporator units. Each unit consists of 12 massive evaporator blocks which were fabricated at ABJ Fabrication workshop and then shifted & erected at site location.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing the site HSE plan and procedures in line with company’s policy and reviewing it periodically.
Implementation of MEW’s health and safety regulations at site.
Giving safety coverage for the various phases of the project starting from pre construction, construction, erection, inspection, commissioning and more.
Meeting with contractor, clients, PMC for the HSE matters and its follow up.
Coordinating with others contractors and sub contractors at site for the effective implementation of HSE procedures at site and to avoid conflicts.
Conducting Site safety induction, orientation, training on various HSE related topics and Toolbox meetings for the total HSE awareness among the workers.
Conducting regular site safety inspections for the identification of unsafe act and condition and its follow up.
Fire protection and control, Emergency evacuation drills, fire drills.
Hazards identification and control, risk assessment.
Accident investigation, reporting and prevention.
Regular site safety walk around with top management Contractor, PMC, Client and its follow up.
Regular HSE meeting with Contractors for the rectification of observations, mitigation of hazards etc.
Participating on the HSE audit and its follow up.
Inspection of work permits, gas testing.
Implementing and monitoring the traffic control at site.
Inspection of PPE, first aid medicines, fire extinguishers , confined spaces, scaffoldings, equipments (cranes, forklifts, air compressors, generators etc), machines, tools, electrical, rigging accessories etc. at site.
Inspection of Hazardous chemicals and ensuring its safe storage, transportation, handling and disposal according the MSDS. Also giving awareness training the assigned crew on MSDS, special PPE’s, first aid measures and safe handling of Chemicals.
Ensuring all the critical lifting activities in line with the approved critical lifting plan.
Initiating and ensuring good communication means for HSE matters and issues through tool box meetings, HSE bulletin, safety advisories, signage etc.
Preparation of various Safety reports.
Developing and implementing the site waste management plan.
First Kuwaiti Trading & Contracting Co, Kuwait
Safety officer
Dec 2006 to Dec 2007
• Assignment
Assigned as site safety officer for the Facilities modernization project (KOC-FMP) for the Gathering Centers at GC-09.
Client : Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
PMC : AMEC
Contractor : SK Engineering
Project description: Facilities modernization of Gathering centers (GC). Replacement of underground pipes lines by overhead lines, enhancing the output capacity of the GC.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing the site HSE plan and procedures in line with KOC’s HSE Management System and reviewing it periodically.
Implementation of KOC’s health and safety regulations at site.
Conducting tool box meeting.
Inspection of work permits and gas testing.
Inspection of various equipments, machines before entering to site.
Meeting with contractor, clients, PMC for the HSE matters and its follow up.
Conducting regular site safety inspections for the identification of unsafe act and condition and its follow up.
Fire protection and control, Emergency evacuation drills, fire drills.
Hazards identification and control, risk assessment.
Accident investigation, reporting and prevention.
Regular site safety walk around with top management Contractor, PMC, Client and its follow up.
Regular HSE meeting with Contractors for the rectification of observations, mitigation of hazards etc.
Arrangement of PPE, First aid medicines at site.
Participating on the HSE audit and its follow up.
Conduction various site safety inspections for the excavations, scaffoldings, equipments, machines, electrical, tools, rigging accessories, housekeeping etc.
Excellent Projects (I) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Safety Engineer
Jan 2004 to Sep 2006
• Assignment
Assigned as Site Safety Engineer for the project LPG plant erection project at Pathalaganga, Maharashtra
Client : RELIANCE
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing the site HSE plan and procedures in line with company’s policy and reviewing it periodically.
Monitor, advise and control various contractors for the execution of project HSE plan.
Develop the site HSE induction programme for all Employees, Subcontractors and manage the implement of the programme.
Conducting the HSE training Programs for all employees at site office.
Prepare project H & S statistics.
Rexnord Electronics, Mumbai
Electronics supervisor
Mar 1997 to Nov 1998.
Achievements
Received special award from Kharafi National HSE dept. for gaining 95 % marks in the Occupational Health & Safety audit for the year 2009 for the Kharafi National Duct fabrication facilities.
Received appreciation awards from SKEC HSE dept. for the outstanding contribution to HSE milestone achievements of 10 million safe man hours & 20 million safe man hours for the project Facilities Modernization of GC for Kuwait Oil Company(KOC-FMP) in 2007.
Received gift cheque and letter of appreciation from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India) for achieving the highest mark in all India level for the subject Management Information Systems & Computers during the study of mechanical engineering.
Professional Memberships
Associate member of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India)
Member of American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Approved by EQUATE Petrochemical Company.
Academic Details
OSHA Based courses :
Occupational Safety & Health Professional – 132 hrs (2013),
Occupational Safety & Health Manager – 48 hrs (2013),
Occupational Safety & Health Specialist – 44 hrs (2013),
Occupational Safety & Health Supervisor – 36 hrs (2013),
Occupational Safety & Health Trainer (Train-the-Trainer)- 36 hrs (2013),
Safety & Health Committee / Team Leader – 36 hrs (2013),
Safety & Health Committee / Team Member – 32 hrs (2013),
OSHA construction safety – 10 hrs and 30 hrs (2009).
NEBOSH Based courses :
NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) (2013)
Basic Qualifications :
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (AMIME – 4 ½ years) from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India), Mumbai (1999-2003),
Diploma in International Safety Management (1 year) from All India Institute of Career Studies, Chennai (1995-1996).
Diploma in Electronics (3 years) from State board of technical education, Kerala (1992-1995),
Pre degree in Science (1st group, 2 years) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (1990-1992).
Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS office packages.
Knowledge in software BASIC, FORTRAN, C, Auto Cad 2000.
Sound knowledge in internet.
Trainings & Seminars Attended:
Actively participated in the seminars on various subjects art of Definitive Behaviour Change and Safety Promotion (Ice cream & Green Beans), Radiation Hazards & Safety, Unveiling the Next Step in Energy Management, Technology which reduces risk of Oil Spill (Imbiber Beads) conducted by American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Kuwait Chapter.
Successfully completed the technology based training on HSE related subjects Electrical Safety, Scaffold Safety, Forklift Safety, Fire Safety in work place, Eye and Face Protection, Slips, Trips, Falls, Ladder and Stairway Safety, Confined Space Entry Safety, PPE from Kharafi National, Kuwait.
