Vibin P Chandran

QHSE & Risk Manager/ Advisor

Mob: +971-*********

Email- ad3oq7@r.postjobfree.com

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- ad3oq7@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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