Vibin P Chandran
QHSE & Risk Manager/ Advisor
Mob: +971-*********
Email- *************@*****.***
Linkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/vibinchandran
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PROFILE:
Highly experienced and results-driven HSE Manager with 18 years of comprehensive expertise in developing and implementing effective health, safety, and environmental strategies. Proven track record of successfully managing HSE programs and initiatives across diverse industries, including Rail and construction industries. Adept at driving compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing workplace incidents, and fostering a culture of safety. Strong leadership and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to achieve organizational goals. My successful proven records covering in the region includes some of high profile multi- disciplinary establishments which includes, Al Jaber Transport & Gen. Contracting LLC in UAE (Construction), Thales International for their Rail Metro Project in Doha, Qatar (Rail) and Progress Rail (PRL EMD) Locomotive delivery for Etihad Rail, UAE (Rail). CAREER EXPERIENCE:
# Project Manager- EHS / QHSE Manager
LTTS / Progress Rail, UAE- June 2020 – Dec 2023
Project- Etihad Rail Stage 2, Package 2RS.
# Sr. HSE Engineer
RLR JV (RIZZANI DE ECCHER- LOTTE- Redco International JV), Doha, Qatar- Apr 2020 – Jun 2020
Project- Doha Metro, Red Line North.
# Sr. HSE Consultant
MITE (Milestone Industrial Training Experts)- Doha, Qatar- Oct 2019 – Mar 2020 Project / Scope- Various sites and customers.
# HSE Engineer
Thales International, Doha, Qatar- Feb 2018 – Sep 2019 Project- Doha Metro.
# Project HSE Manager
Al Jaber Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE- Jan 2010-Jan 2018
Projects:
o Mohammed Bin Zayed City Sectors ME-4 to ME-5 (Zone H) Contract- H2
(Project EHS Manager)
o Improvement of Mafraq - Gweifat Border post Highway, Section 3A (Project EHS Manager)
o ICAD-3 (D&C Contract) Infrastructure works (Project HSE Manager) o Mohammed Bin Zayed City Phase-2 Projects, Contract No.4 & 6 (Project HSE Manager)
o Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone (KPIZ) Project 1000-209 Offshore Civil & Buildings (Sr. HSE Adviser)
o Emirati Housing Community-YasIsland, Phase 1 (Site HSE Manager) o Yas Island Development Phase-1 Package-2B (Sr. HSE Officer/ Site HSE Manager)
# Sr. / HSE Officer
Al Jaber Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE- Apr 2006-Jan 2010 Projects:
o Expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport, 2k Runway Project (Airport Runway w/ Associated Taxiway) (Odebrecht-Al Jaber Energy Services Joint Venture). o Internal Roads & Infrastructure for Al Ain Industrial City (AAIC). o Dualling of Al Ain – Al Wagan – Al Qua’a Road, Contract No. 1
# HSE Officer
Onshore Construction Company Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India - May 2004-May 2005. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
18+
EXPERIENCE IN REGION
Middle East / India
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Masters in Business
Administration – Project
Management (MBA PM)-
(Jaipur National University,
India)
Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA) -
(Navabharath Educational
Research Foundation,
Karnataka, India)
Diploma in Fire and Safety
Engineering (Institute of Fire
and Safety Engineering
approved by National Safety
Council of India)
Higher Secondary Examination
(Govt. of Kerala, India)
Secondary School Leaving
Certificate (Govt. of Kerala,
India)
PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Grad IOSH / Cert IOSH
ProQual Level 6 NVQ
Diploma in Occupational
Health and Safety Practice
NEBOSH International
General Certificate
Advanced Diploma in
Occupational Safety and
Health, IASP- International
Association of safety
Professionals
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHAD –OSHMS Generalist -
GRADE “A” - OSHMS
Development &
Implementation, Abu Dhabi
Emirate, UAE
Internal Auditor (ISO
45001:2018)
IRCA Certified Lead Auditor
(OHSAS 18001:2007)
IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH,
UK
Vibin P Chandran
QHSE & Risk Manager/ Advisor
Mob: +971-*********
Email- *************@*****.***
Linkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/vibinchandran
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Coordinate with external stake holders, Customers/ Client and internal peer group.
Coordinate with local authorities for any HSE and emergency matters.
Develop and implement HSE Management System, i.e., Procedures, measures and controls related to project activities.
Update and monitor Risk Management & Project Risk register.
Ensure all personnel on the project including Sub-contractors and visitors are provided with guidance, equipment and documentation to deliver works.
Developing/ preparing and revising all contractual required documents, i.e., Health, Safety and Environment documents, Risk Management related documents and Security related documents.
Act as Facility Security Manager.
Carry out Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) inspections services to ensure the activities are with utmost control of hazards which includes worker welfare accommodation.
Coordinate and monitor the activities of subcontractors.
Carryout HSE audits to the counter departments, sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure the HSE compliance.
Assist and coordinate training and competency management.
Monitor HSE performance of the team and individuals, advice and implement strategically plans to improve.
Deputize for the Company HSE Manager and assist with the day to day running of the HSE Department.
Assist in reviewing and revising the project Health, Safety and Environment plans and the development of HSE objectives.
Assist in establishing training material and deliver training to assist both management and operatives to work safely as well as continually improve with HSE performance of the project.
Setting and establishing the appropriate HSE organisation with particular focus on increasing awareness training and induction of all project personnel including Sub- contractor personnel.
Setting of standards, targets and awareness are raised at all levels in the organization.
Develop and maintain a local HSE management system to support the wider programme system, including training requirements, site monitoring, safety performance’s improvement identification and KPI reporting.
Assist Sr. Manager on all matters relating to HSE, which includes but not limited to the Management System, Safe Operational Procedure to mitigate the risk involved in each activity.
Keep abreast of legislative changes and developing best practice associated with occupational health and safety and monitors the compliance.
Spreading awareness and assisting the project to implement the Company and HSE Policies and procedures.
Investigate incidents, accidents and significant observations, preparing the gap analysis to improve the management system.
Support and assist procurement in the selection of sub-contractors and suppliers from an HSE perspective.
Initiated a behaviour-based program that influences workplace safety culture
Implement the permit to work system, preparing JHA and Risk Assessments for activities
Maintain a well-organized records/ files.
Educate and train the work force through the safety induction, various training and giving topic for the toolbox talk.
Inspect and monitor all emergency lifesaving equipment’s.
Assist site team and management in preparation of traffic detours and monitor the compliance on ground.
On call availability for any emergency to the Project needs even after duty hours.
Airport safety/ Air side safety knowledge.
SKILLS
HSE Program Management
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Incident Prevention and
Investigation
Training and Development
Risk Assessment and
Management
Emergency Preparedness and
Response
Leadership and Team
Management
Data Analysis and Reporting
Ability to Improve Practical
Standards on External
Worksites and High-Risk
Environments
Ability to take s Risk-Based
Approach to Worksite Safety
Quick learner
Ability to Manage, Lead and
Work in team.
Systematic & Strategic thinker.
Dynamic personality and can
work under time pressure.
Air side Safety Knowledge
NATIONALITY
Indian
DRIVING LICENSE
UAE
Qatar
India
LANGUAGES
English (Spoken & Written)
Hindi (Spoken & Written)
Malayalam (Spoken &
Written)
Tamil (Spoken)
Arabic (Spoken)
Reference:
Will be furnished upon request.