Safety Officer

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA

Name: Gajanan Wankhede

Date of Birth: 22/04/1980

Marital Status: Married

Language spoken: English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati (Only Understand)

Contact Address: Room No 7, Behind Hanuman Mandir, Lalchakki Chowk, Ulhasnagar 421004

Telephone: 749-***-**** / 800-***-****

E-mail: ********.*******@*****.***

Drivinglicense:Yes

Nationality:Indian

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A resourceful, hard-working and focused HSE professional with 12 + years of total work experience in Health and Safety. Contributed immensely in achieving “0” LTI’s and countless safe working hours for the organizations I’ve worked with.

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Advance Diploma in Chemical Plant Processing and Management Safety - 2017

Nebosh IGC 1, 2 ad 3 - 2018

HAZWOPERM (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Management)

MOC – Management of Change in Process Safety

Advance Diploma in Fire and Safety- 2010

Integrated Management System Internal Auditor Training

BBSM (Behavior Based Management System)

EMS (Environmental Management and Sustainability)

Diploma in Field Engineering (Computers) - 2004

Completed HSC in 1998 from MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

Completed SSC IN 1996 from MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE WORK PLACE

Contributed immensely in achieving the safety target (“0” LTI’s and Safe working hours)

Securing compliance with the law in line with the principles of proportionality, consistency, transparency and targeting on a risk-related basis.

Promoting risk assessment and technological knowledge as the basis for setting standards and guiding enforcement activities.

Developed employee orientation programs that 100% of the company locations adopted.

Developed a new concept in training the people while doing the job (On the Job Training), which reduced the number of near misses by a good margin.

Promoted the RCA concept in order to figure out the core issues that resulted in incidents or near misses.

Participated actively in preparing the JSA and Conducting Risk Assessments as per the current standards

Streamlined the documentation process, in order to provide evidence of proactive health and safety management, assist with continuous improvement and enable effective performance

Improved coordination and communication by implementing the “Virtual Hand Shake” model where all the key personnel involved would comment on the topic on a common intranet page. Usually used for the MOC process.

Was recognized as the best Safety personnel by QP for my contribution in the QP NGL 4 Shutdown 2016-2017, especially for maintaining “0” LTI in the Lay Down area for the entire shutdown duration.

WORKEXPERIENCE

Barry-Callebaut

Contractor: Aarvi ENCON

Designation: HSE Engineer (Contract)

Health Safety and Environment Engineer July 22nd 2019 Currently Working

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and implement the Permit to Work System

Prepare training modules for Job Specific Trainings to be conducted as per the requirement

Conduct Daily Site inspections and check integrity of the control measures implemented. Analyze and make changes if required.

Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure they meet safety requirements

Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment

Evaluate the effectiveness of various industrial control mechanisms

Ensure that a building or product complies with health and safety regulations, especially after an inspection that required changes

Install safety devices on machinery or direct the installation of these devices

Review employee safety programs and recommend improvements

Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes

HENKEL ADHESIVES

CONTRACOR: SAMCON INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS PVT.LTD

Designation: HSE manager (Short term consulting)

Safety Health and Environment Manager May 29th 2019- July 12th 2019

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design safety training programs for employee and ensure response to all specific requirements and maintain knowledge of all company safety programs and draft all materials for training programs within required timeframe.

Prepare all HSE training program according to required regulations and prepare schedule of all training programs and ensure all employees receive appropriate training and participate in various committee meetings for site.

Administer all worker compensation cases for employees and maintain safety regulations in compliance with all local departments and inspect all fire protection equipment to ensure proper working and document same.

Supervise management of all hazardous waste and maintain records of same and evaluate all air and storm water permits and maintain documents for same and ensure compliance to all HSE programs.

Develop and recommend improvements to all Quality Management Systems and develop and implement efficient global operations emergency response plans and ensure adherence to all federal and state regulations.

Provide support to execution of all global operation emergency response plans and manage all emergency situations and design solutions to all issues and design required business tools and execute all HSE procedures and policies.

Monitor all HSE procedures and recommend strategies to avoid all accidents and implement all health and safety hazards for all sites.

Monitor all conservation and protection programs and maintain hygiene at facility at all times and prepare required status reports.

Manage communication strategies and prepare required newsletters and design and implement an efficient site safety training programs and perform investigation to eliminate all issues.

Participate in all site safety committees and analyze all job hazard activities and ensure compliance to all OSHA guidelines and perform audit on all activities.

QAFCO (QATAR FERTILIZER COMPANY)

CONTRACTOR: INTERTEK

DESIGNATION: CLIENT HSE OFFICER (SHutdown maintenance and commissioning)

Client HSE Officer March 17 2019 - April 17 2019

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide input and support for the safe conduct of work by contractor personnel during normal maintenance/ shutdown

Ensure company shutdown EHS Plan is adhered. to

To understand the scope of the project and develop HSE plans as required

Ensure appropriate co-ordination with company safety officers.

Ensure all Personnel safety training (H2S/ BA, PTW, Fire & Safety Watches, Security Training, etc.) are completed and necessary valid certificates are available at site.

Ensures company PTW & all safety procedures are followed by contractor personnel

Conducting regular work site safety Inspections/ audits/ walk about

Participating in Incident Investigations following any incidents and concluding the report

Assists safety department with audits during shutdowns.

To prepare/ review JSA for each job

To ensure risks for using tools/ tackles, working at heights etc. are addressed to all personnel involved in work at site

To ensure performing parties delivers daily tool box talk and that it is documented.

To ensure the right quality of PPE are being supplied and used.

Ensure submission of daily safety reports

Ensuring the initial gas testing for a confined space entry is carried out as required

Well versed with mechanical tools tackles and be capable of inspecting the tool box or tool containers on site.

Attending daily progress/ planning meetings as advised by Company personnel

Assisting the safety department with preparation and posting of postures and delivering presentations/ tool box talks in multiple languages if required.

BARZAN PIPELINE PROJECT QCON WLL. (Qatar)

CLIENT: QATAR GAS

CONTRACTOR: SAIPEM

Sub-Contractor: QCON

HSE Officer / Trainer September 2018 – Feb 2019

(SAIPEM AND QG APPROVED)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identifying Hazards at work place and implementing control measures to make the workplace safe.

Conducting daily inspections to check the integrity of Safety parameters.

Auditing permits, JSA, JHA and risk assessment documents on a regular basis to assure 100% adherence to the required standards.

Identifying and implementing appropriate strategies and training programs related to HSE.

Providing training services to support the elements of the Company’s HSE Management System;

Data Analysis (Training)

Putting together an HSE Training Plan for the Project

Conducting Task specific Safety Trainings (On the Job Training)

Inducting new Personnel and Preparation of Tool Box Topics and Safety Talks

Ensuring compliance with all Safety measures

Counselling of non-compliant personnel and training all personnel, including Safety Officers on HSE issues

Conducting training needs analysis for employees and contractors of the Company, related to HSE Policy and Procedures;

Developing, implementing and conducting appropriate training programs, to support identified needs related to Occupational Safety, Emergency Services, Health, Environment, and Risk;

Assisting in the development of appropriate mandatory HSE training matrixes for all employees and Company contractors;

Maintaining a documented inventory of HSE training including specifications, requirements, curricula, etc.

Ensuring that an accurate database of HSE training is maintained against all employees and contractors;

Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of HSE training and developing appropriate training solutions/changes, to ensure a high level of quality and competency;

Identifying, implementing and maintaining appropriate training facilities, materials, and resources to support HSE training needs;

Planning and submitting budgets for appropriate Departmental spending;

Submitting regular reports to the HSE Manager on the status of the HSE training program;

Analysing trends and making recommendations for improvement;

Supporting the development and implementation of integrated management systems. Ensuring that the HSE training complies with ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001 requirements.

OM SAI ENTERPRISES

EPC Contracting Company

Senior Safety OfficerApril 2017 –August 2018

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan

Confirm necessary documentation submission to the relevant authorities

Attend project planning meetings

Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans

Attend the contractors site handover

Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings

Facilitate site health and safety meetings

Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections

Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors

Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans

Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans

Conduct site safety inductions

Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits

Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents

Oversee the maintenance of all records

Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems

Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements

Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system

Review and update the health and safety plan

Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers

NGL 4 SHUTDOWN QCON (Qatar Construction Wll. Qatar)

Client: Qatar Petroleum(Construction and Commissioning Support)

FSW Coordinator (Safety Officer) December 2016 to March, 2017

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct Tool Box Talk meetings

Coordinate with the Site Supervisors and the Safety officers and HSE Personnel

Follow up with the Trainers, Technicians, and Hygienist and Safety officers as per the client instructions

Assist clients visiting the site for Safety Supervision

Check the work permits before starting the work (especially CSE and HOT WORK)

Supervising the Lay down area and monitoring activities like Lifting, pressure testing, forklift operations...etc.

Monitoring Fire Watch and Safety Watch personnel

Managing attendance of Safety personnel, including the Safety officers and Nurses

Preparing various plans like Emergency rescue plan, Work at night plan, Safe working at height plan, CSE safety plan, Driving safety plan and Waste management plan etc.

Preparing reports like the Attendance, HSE officer feedback, Client inspection, Hygienist visit, Accident Investigation, Risk assessment and HSE close out report.

RIFS (Reliable Institute of Fire and Safety)

HSE Trainer March, 2014 to November, 2016

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducting training sessions as per the curriculum

Designing training modules

Facilitating site visits for practical sessions

Deliver accredited and in-house Health and Safety Training (e.g. General, IOSH Managing Safely, Risk Assessment, Working at Height)

Complete and mark assessments

Develop new and update existing materials

Design courses to meet customer needs

OM SAI ENTERPRISES

EPC Contracting Company

Safety Officer January, 2010to February, 2014

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee day to day operations of the facility

Provide for site safety and security

Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of systems and equipment

Devise and implement site policies and procedures

Prepare and file accident reports

Monitor fire alarm control panels and other emergency equipment

Handle emergencies appropriately according to established procedures

Maintain up-to-date county, municipal, and state licensing

Ensure compliance with company or government regulations

Keep accurate records of employee attendance and timesheets

Supervise and evaluate staff; complete employee reviews

Interview candidates; on-board and train new hires

Provide positive direction to motivate quality performance

Discipline personnel when necessary and appropriate

Set project goals and oversee projects to completion

Schedule and track assignments

Handle sensitive information with confidentiality

Ensure compliance with contracted service level agreements (SLAs)

Communicate with customers regarding products and services

GAURAV CONSTRUCTION

Site Supervisor May 2006 to October 2009

Duties and Responsibilities

Inspecting the site to ensure a hazard-free environment.

Conducting toolbox meetings

Reviewing and approving all subcontractor’s safety plans

Verifying that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.

Promoting safe practices at the job site.

Enforcing safety guidelines.

Training and carrying out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.

Conducting investigations of all accidents and near-misses.

Reporting to the concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.

Conducting job hazard analyses.

Establish safety standards and policies as required.

Watching out for the safety of all workers in order to protect them from entering hazardous situations.

Responding to employees’ safety concerns.

Coordinating safe removal of waste material

HOBBIES

Reading books

Playing Chess

Listening to music.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

PERSONAL SKILLs

Good writing skills

Good communication skills

Good presentation skills

Champion safety culture

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office suite

Excel: Spreadsheet

PowerPoint: presentation

Word: Processing

Analytical: Pivot table

Advanced Excel

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Proactive approach to health and safety.

Extensive knowledge in loss prevention, risk assessment and safety procedures.

Experience in the field of managing and supervising safety aspects in various industries.

Ability to use effective strategies to minimize risks.

Qualified First Aider.

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