Ravikumar Selvaraj, CRSP., CHSC
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Edmonton. Alberta. Home: (780) 757 - 6842
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Executive Summary
I am an occupational Health and Safety Professional, self driven,
disciplined and highly organized with 12+ years of progressive
occupational Health & Safety and Environment experience in Canada.
Member of the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) 2011
- present
Member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CHSC) 2011
- present
Professional Experience
Position Organization Sector Location # of Period
Direct
Reports
HSE Sodexo Hospitality FortMcMurray 2 12/2013 -
Manager Canada Ltd 10/2014
EHS GE Water and Chemical Edmonton None 01/2011 -
Manager Process Manufacturin 12/2013
Technologies g
EHS Maple Leaf Food Edmonton None 06/2007 -
Supervisor Foods Manufacturin 12/2010
g
EHS Give and Go Food Toronto None 05/2002 -
Supervisor Prepared Manufacturin 05/2007
Foods(Two g
bite
Brownies)
Competencies
Agility: Able to identify and support others in using alternative courses
of action in unclear and complex situations. Possess the ability to remain
calm and composed in difficult or stressful situations. Able to make
decisions and take actions.
Build Collaborative Environments: Experienced in promoting collaboration
and positive working relationships to ensure the departments goals are
achieved. Has ability to anticipate and takes action to reduce and resolve
conflict at the outset, by encouraging open two-way communication among all
colleagues and stakeholders.
Creative Problem Solving: Has the ability to engage different perspectives
in seeking out root causes. Have the tools to continuously encourage others
to solve issues and find the best solutions. Capable and willing to
encourage debate and idea generation across the organization as well as
external to the organization.
Area of Expertise
Union Workforce:
. Handled and managed union workforce up to 350 employees per shift
since 2002 to 2015
Financial Responsibility:
. Responsible for managing the department budgets and safety expenses.
Involved in budget projection(s) and preparation.
Safety Roles
. Reduced Recordable injury frequency (RIF) and Total injury Frequency
(TIF) by empowering, training and HSE programs.
. Developed, enhanced Job Safety Analysis, Safe Work Procedures and
training materials.
. Experienced in accident / incident investigations including root cause
analysis using tools - 5 why, ishikawa, tap root and others.
. Trained and certified internal auditor for PIR COR safety also
experienced in ISO 9001 and 14001.
Regulatory Compliance
. Well versed with updated knowledge on applicable legislations in
regard to safety, environment, Food, CTPAT, NFPA and Building Codes.
Crisis Management / Risk Management / Business Continuity / Mitigation
Plans
. Expert in Crisis management / Risk Management program/Plan
including identifying gaps and implementing corporate framework.
. Developed, Created customized site mitigation plans & assessment
process, risk analysis ( SWAT, FEMA, HAZOP, Six Sigma and other
tools)
. Expert in business continuity plans (BCP) development, simulation
exercises for robustness and required modifications.
Reporting
. Managed all site environmental and safety reporting for both internal
and external clients.
Environmental
. Experienced in development of Site environmental crisis management
plans, Sewerage water plans, spill control and counter measures, air
quality plans, Environmental Site Audits (ESA), NPRI reporting and
waste & water management.
Deliverables
. Consistent alignment with corporate initiatives
. Experienced in deliverables as required by internal and external stack
holders.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Chemical Engineering from
University of Madras . Degree recognized in Canada as equivalent to
Canadian engineering degree .