Chandran Sanmugam
Singaporean • * Jln Bt Ho Swee, Singapore • +65 96517007 • ********@*****.***.** CAREER SUMMARY
Responsible for formulating, administering and reporting organization’s QHSSE budget, integrated management system’s performance, policies, directing and coordinating all operational and project activities. Develop, implement, measure and review short and long term operational and financial goals and objectives. Analyse risk trends, costs and propose reasonably practicable recommendations to meet business objectives. Develop, review and implement business strategic planning, to reduce cost and improve safety, customer requirements and market growth. Plan, direct and coordinate performance management, organisational culture improvement, legal compliance, business assurance strategy, implementation of sustainable global QHSSE management system to support business growth. Establish positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. With over 20 years of operations and project management experience across a broad range of industry experience including and not limited to:
• Marine, oil and gas (OSV,DSV,AHTS, offshore platforms, ROVs and petrochemical process plants)
• Civil / structural, fabrication and built environment
• Aviation and aerodrome operations
Provide strategic leadership, coach a diverse and global organization, oversight of all QHSSE functions. Implement policies, develop, support programs, plan and implement annual objectives and targets, achieve and maintain business assurance accreditations (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, IMO, ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, IMCA, API, NORSOK, WSHA, ICAO, CAA, FAA, EASA, JAA and etc.), respond to commercial tenders, manage budgets to meet overall business objectives, partnering collaborative decision making process, ensure legal compliance, champion behavioral based safety practices, fire safety, human factors, business continuity, auditing, training and development.and improve customer experience.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Master of Engineering (Engineering & Technology Management)
• Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Operations Management
• Graduate Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health
• Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health
• Diploma in Marine and Offshore Technology
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Law
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer - Ministry of Manpower, Singapore
• Auditor - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SS506 Workplace Safety & Health, International Safety Management (ISM) Code
• Certified Quality Manager
• Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment
• Certificate in Basic Offshore Safety Instruction and Emergency Training
• Certificate in Fire Safety and Emergency Management
• Certificate in Insurance Concept & Principle
• Certificate in Commercial General Insurance
• Leadership program in effective personal productivity
• Certificate in Effective Coaching Skill
• Advance Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)
• Certificate in Security Supervision
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers
• Institute of Engineers, Singapore
• Singapore Quality Institute
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LANGUAGE AND I.T. PROFICIENCY
• Converse and Write in English, Tamil & Malay ; Basic conversational Mandarin
• MS Office / Project, AutoCAD, Visio & Pro-E
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
• Experience in critical analysis, literature search, review, summary and writing of quality research reports ensuring conformity with ethical standards and policies of the University of South Australia
• With Dr Steven Tay, Energy Management for Sustainability study in built environment
• With Dr Yousef Amer, Total Quality Management in university bookshop – Feasibility study
• With Dr Yousef Amer, Manufacturing Systems and Strategies - Assembly line re planning
• With Dr Ke Xing, Cases in Engineering Applications - Suitability of applying quick response manufacturing (QRM) in small and medium enterprise (SME)
• With Dr Shekh Rubaiyat, Technology Innovation and Principles of R&D Management - Integrating bar code scanning technology with existing ERP system PRO BONO
Johor Flying Club (Private Pilot) Safety, Security and Quality Manager 2014 – Current
• Responsible and accountable to the President and Head of Training for all matters relating to safety, security, quality, training, facility, asset management and welfare of stakeholders affected by the club’s operations
• Manage and analyse financial and operational statistics
• Responsible for the safe, secure, lean operations of club office, hanger facilities and aircrafts
• Manage budgets, costs, revenues and assets; investigate and report all discrepancies promptly to President and Committee and advice corrective and preventive reasonably practicable measures
• Coordinate, communicate and ensure legal and other requirements (ICAO, CAA, FAA, EASA, JAA and etc.) compliance set by Department of Civil Aviation, Senai airport, club and establishing positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and facilitate internal and external operational audits
• Develop, implement, audit, report, review and improve SMS compliance by all stakeholders
• Develop, implement and review risk management techniques and methodologies, establish reasonably practicable controls to mitigate / eliminate accidents, incidents, near misses and non- conformances to ensure an incident / injury free and lean operation
• Coordinate club and hanger operations, hosts activities outreach events, meetings, flight planning training competency
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Helix Energy Regional Manager, QHSSE / DPA Jan 2012 - Current
• Management Team Member responsible and accountable to the Vice President for all matters relating to QHSSE, facility management and welfare of stakeholders affected by the company’s operations with broad global experience at regional level of leading marine and subsea subcontracting services
• Mentor and lead in establishing and sustaining QHSSE management system abreast with best practices in operational and safety KPIs
• Periodic reporting of QHSSE management system performance and deliverables on operations, projects, facilities and vessels management to Senior Executives and improve QHSSE system compliance by all internal and external stakeholders including sub-contractors and suppliers
• Review, implement and maintain QA/QC documents such as inspection & test plan (ITP), quality related specification and test procedures
• Review performance and acceptance tests, analyse and interpret results
• Review / witness installation, testing & commissioning
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with effective oral and written communication to both internal and external parties
• Lead and ensure visible QHSSE leadership, accountability and support organisation wide, improve international customer experience and ensure consistent delivery of QHSE excellence
• Develop, promote and mentor worldwide standards for QHSE, incident investigation, training, risk management, compliance and reporting standards - ISO,OHSAS,IMCA,API,NORSOK,WSHA Page 3 of 4
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Develop, implement and promote risk management techniques and methodologies, establish reasonably practicable controls to mitigate / eliminate accidents, incidents, near misses and non- conformances to ensure an incident / injury free and lean workplace
• Overseeing and managing delivery of the QHSSE Plan through planning, budget and resource management
• Plan, coordinate, review emergency preparedness drills training and development activities
• Ensure facilities comply with legal, organisation and best-practice frameworks
• Financial and resource planning and forecasting for all facilities related activities (1-3 year horizon)
• Direct, coordinate, plan and manage essential services such as security, maintenance, cleaning, waste disposal, space management, utilities, communications and etc.
• Planning cost effective allocation and utilisation of space and resources
• Managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities
• Project management, supervise and coordinate work of contractors, monitor and review service level agreements, checking completed tasks and following up on any deficiencies Saipem Sonsub Engineer, QHSSE / DPA (Asia Operations) Jan 2010 – Dec 2011
• Management Team Member responsible and accountable to the Managing Director, advice the Managing Director and Managers on all QHSSE, Facility Management and welfare of stakeholders affected by the company’s operations
• Manage and coordinate all QHSE matters related with business operations, project team members, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensure organization incompliance within applicable legal and other requirements
• Manage quality, health, safety, environment, security & emergency deliverables
• Manage and control suppliers and sub-contractors’ activities
• Coordinate and attend operations and projects QA/QC and HSE meetings
• Coordinate and execute internal and external QHSE inspections and audits
• Develop, conduct QHSE training programme and conduct emergency response drills
• Monitor and control QHSE deliverables to ensure it is within time, budget and quality as plan
• Review pre-qualifications, tenders and prepare project QHSE deliverables
• Monitor and report weekly and monthly QHSE performance
• Prepare, maintain, implement and review the QA/QC documents such as inspection & test plan
(ITP), quality related specification, test procedures and witness performance and acceptance tests Eastern Marine Services Regional Manager, QHSSE / DPA Dec 2007 – Dec 2009
• Management Team Member responsible and accountable to the Operations Manager for all matters relating to QHSSE, Vessel, Facility Management and welfare of stakeholders affected by the company’s operations
• Conduct / facilitate ISM, ISPS, MLC internal / external audits and inspections on board ships and workplace, analyse and present recommendations to Senior Management for system improvements
• Manage and support accident / incident investigation, non-conformance, corrective and preventive action, report close out, track and report QHSE statistics
• Conduct and review shipboard and workplace task risk assessments and JSAs
• Plan, conduct and review shipboard crisis and emergency response management process
• Ensure companywide compliance with applicable international and national codes, guidelines and standards such as IMO, ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and etc.
• Implement EHS programs and promotions
• Chair QHSE meetings, Management review meetings and facilitate workplace and shipboard training
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gulf Engineering Engineer, Project QHSE Apr 2004 – Nov 2007
• Responsible and accountable to the Project Manager for all matters relating to QHSE and welfare of all stakeholders affected by the company’s operations
• Ensure operations and project compliance with QHSE requirements for the following scope of works: Civil, structural engineering, commissioning and plant maintenance to eliminate / mitigate loss prevention in a petrochemical plant
• Advice on QHSE matters to all stakeholders, assist Site Management in its advisory role on preventive measures to eliminate / reduce effects to Health, Safety and environment of personnel and installation
• Assist all stakeholders on their direct responsibility for Health, Safety and Environment by promoting their awareness to QHSE issues to create and improve organisation culture
• Monitor and control implementation of all procedures related to the maintenance and effectiveness of safety, lifesaving and emergency equipment; inspect and audit work activities and equipment to ensure correct operation and that procedures are implemented
• Ensure that effective records are kept and updated for all equipment
• Coordinate and participate in implementing risk management techniques to identify and evaluate HSE hazards / risks and recommend reasonably practicable control measures to Site Management
• Promote safe working systems and procedures, monitor and advise on proper application of "Permit to Work" system, conducting gas and atmospheric tests, entry into confined spaces and ensuring that all Safety regulations and practices are adhered to
• Liaise and coordinate with QHSE Department / Technical on matters related to studying & commenting on engineering designs and drawings pertaining to modifications of plant, equipment, installations or projects works to ensure adherence to standards and codes of practice
• Develop, conduct QHSE training programme and conduct emergency response drills
• Periodic review and reporting of QHSE management system Drager Safety Asia Engineer, Service & Maintenance Jan 2001 – Mar 2004
• Responsible and accountable to the Workshop Manager in ensuring reliable, safe and quality products, trainings and after sales services to improve customer experience
• Responsible for the welfare, health and safety,appraisal, training and development and daily work rostering of direct reports
• Supervise and ensure maintenance and repair tasks on gas detection systems, respiratory protection, firefighting equipment and diving gears are executed as per service manuals
• Conduct product trainings and after sales services to customers Singapore Air Force Technician, Aircraft Systems Sept 1994 – Dec 2000
• Responsible and accountable to the Engineer for operational readiness of aircrafts’ life support equipment
• Inspect and certify completed work
• Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
• Maintain, repair and rebuild oxygen, ejection seat, armament and egress systems
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
• Modify aircraft systems referencing engineering orders and technical publications
• Ensure availability of sufficient inventories
• Ensure hanger and building are fire safety compliant and provide emergency response supervision
• Conduct water and energy conservation trainings and coordinate campaigns