ROYDON J. GRACIAS

Al Mankhool, Dubai, U.A.E Mobile No: +971*********

Email · adn3ou@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Dedicated and driven Safety Officer committed in ensuring the safety and security of the people in the workplace by establishing and providing procedures and policies for a safe environment.

EXPERIENCE

DECEMBER 2015 - SEPTEMBER 2020

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER, CATERPILLAR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES EUROPE, DUBAI, U.A.E

●Responsible for the overall health & safety and well being of all employees in the organization.

●Accountable for ensuring that all Contractors perform their Roles and Responsibilities in a safe and secure manner. Review all Contractors risk assessments and statement of work and ensure they are in compliance with Caterpillar’s (OSHA) EHS guidelines and local JAFZA Trakhees regulations.

●Responsible for ensuring that all warehouse tasks as evaluated prior to performing them by carrying out Safety Failure Mode & Effect Analysis assessments using a Risk scoring matrix and prepare for operational changes

●Conduct robust incident investigations for all near misses, first aid and recordable injuries with lost time by using the Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCA) Analysis template.

●Conduct annual EHS Audits based on Caterpillar’s EHS Assurance Manual derived from OSHA EHS Regulations.

●Responsible for creating a Compliance calendar on an annual basis to ensure Caterpillar complies with all local JAFZA Trakhees EHS & OSHA regulations.

●Responsible for evaluating Employee and Contractors Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements on a yearly basis and procure them on a quarterly basis using costing analysis and taking into account budget constraints.

●Develop and train employees on Safe Job Procedures for every equipment, machine and tools being utilized. Organize First aid & Fire Fighting training for all employees as per local regulations. Train and coach employees on EHS related topics like Confined spaces, Lockout Tagout, working at heights etc. using Caterpillar’s Learning Management System (CLMS)

●Inspect, correctly Mark, Label and complete Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods for all modes of transportations for Dangerous goods being shipped to customers using the IATA & IMDG Code of Regulation.

●Conduct Daily workplace audits in all areas of the warehouse using a buddy system to gain feedback and make workplace process improvements.

●Responsible for collaborating with third party suppliers to ensure all forklifts, lifting equipment, Cranes/Hoists etc. are tested and certified to ensure Caterpillar acquire Operational Fitness Certificate from JAFZA Trakhees.

●Collect and Analyze Environmental data including Recycling data, Greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption on a monthly basis.

●Communicate and enforce 5S principles in the workplace thus ensuring and sustaining good housekeeping practices.

●Accountable for rolling out Caterpillar safety related programs like Zero Incident Performance (ZIP) & START (Supervisor Training and Recognition Techniques), High 5 for Hand Safety etc.

●Participate and lead monthly EAME Safety committee meetings with regional HSSE leaders and senior management providing updates on safety metrics, incident investigations, facility improvements etc.

●Responsible for evaluating and conducting Ergonomic risk assessments like NIOSH Lifting equation, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), Liberty Mutual Manual Materials.

●Provide Daily Toolbox talks and assist Warehouse Supervisors in conducting Safety topics during daily start-up meetings.

●Create and enforce completion of Equipment Checklist for forklifts, Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Cranes, Conveyors etc.

●Responsible for enforcing Caterpillar’s Production system (CPS) in areas of QHSE.

●Prepare Hot Work permits, Lockout Tagout measures and ensure practices are being complied with by all Contractors.

●Responsible for the Security Management at Caterpillar Middle East Distribution Center.

●Develop and implement Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Emergency Response Plans [ERP) in response to Fires, Accidents, Utility outage, Pandemics etc.

●Develop, implement country risk assessments and test Country Evacuation Plan (CEP) in the event of a regional /, country unrest, threats etc.

●Develop and Train employees on active shooter programs and travel etiquette when travelling on business to high risk locations in Middle East & Africa.

●Coordinate with Regional Security Manager and provide travel advice and Security protocol to employees travelling to high and extreme risk locations in the Middle East & Africa region.

●Establish and audit Key performance Indicators (KPIs) for Security guards and conduct yearly Security Assessments including patrolling the facility, CCTV reviews etc.

●Responsible for creating Caterpillar’s Access Control Policy with assigning proximity access cards to Employees and Contractors.

OCTOBER 2014 – DECEMBER 2015

SERVICE TRAINING COORDINATOR, CATERPILLAR SARL, DUBAI, U.A.E

●Responsible for coordinating with the Training center team and contractors to ensure the completion of construction of the Training Center in Dubai.

●Responsible for maintaining the overall Health & Safety of Contractors during the construction of the Caterpillar Regional Training Center. (RTC)

●Review Risk Assessments and Statement of Work during construction of RTC

●Responsible for Events Management of the RTC, organize and prepare classes for Service Training Instructors.

Coordinate with Caterpillar’s dealer technicians and register them in the Dealer Performance Center (DPC)

●Responsible for procurement of all equipment, technology, engines, gensets, furniture, branding, signages etc.

●Ensure Technicians and Contractors on site are complying with JAFZA – Trakhees EHS guidelines and OSHA guidelines.

●Responsible for acquiring the Operational Fitness Certificate (OFC) for the RTC by ensuring all lifting, rigging, cranes and stacks are tested by approved third party suppliers.

●Coordinate with printing of Training materials, Certificates, making catering arrangements and billing for all Caterpillar’s Dealer technicians participants.

AUGUST 2012 – OCTOBER 2014

SAFETY COORDINATOR, CATERPILLAR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES EUROPE, DUBAI, U.A.E

●Responsible for overlooking the safety role for the organization.

●Responsible for investigating all accidents/incidents and sharing the root causes & corrective actions within the organization.

●Responsible for conducting all safety related training with warehouse employees.

●Responsible for preparing all shipping documents related to dangerous goods and hazardous material.

●Perform weekly and monthly audits with respect to safety, electrical and cranes/hoists.

●Responsible for updating CPS audits boards and entering/closing CI cards in the system.

●Responsible for interviewing and overlooking the daily activities of security guards.

●Responsible for conducting risk assessments and failure mode and effects analysis regarding safety.

●Responsible for Caterpillar’s winning the Runner-up award at the 2013 Dubai EHS Awards in the Free zone Industrial Operations category.

NOVEMBER 2010 – JULY 2012

SAFETY COORDINATOR, DANZAS AEI EMIRATES (GENERAL MOTORS), DUBAI, U.A.E

●Responsible for overlooking the Health & Safety role for the organization.

●Ensure best practices are followed with regards to warehouse safety.

●Ensure that the health and safety of the employees and assets are maintained at all given times in order to work in a safe environment.

●Facilities management of approximately 30,500 Esq.

●Prepare monthly global reports to various leaders in line with health & safety.

●Facilitate meeting & safety elements within the organization.

●Develop & implement policies and procedures in line with GM standards & local government laws.

●Serves as a liaison with government regulators with environment compliance issues.

●Responsible for the dangerous goods process within the organization.

●Ensure that the dangerous goods process is compliant with IATA and UAE laws for storage and transportation.

●Responsible for the fire protection systems & controls.

●Ensuring adequate training / awareness programs are given to all employees with regards to Health & Safety.

Perform daily audits & report noncompliance with regards to Health & Safety.

●Responsible for facilities and fleet/equipment management liaison.

●Record and report all damages and discrepancies thereby preventing liabilities to the organization, minimizing losses and maximizing revenues for the warehouse. Receive claims from customer, investigate and physically verify the same and forward to Finance for further action.

●Implement QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment) policies and procedures in the distribution center, to ensure good housekeeping standards are always maintained and the facility is appropriately maintained, taking quick effective decision making and assessment of performance standards.

●Prepare and send all reports required from the management and the customer in the manner specified thereby enabling effective decision making and assessment of performance standards.

●Supervise, train, set objectives for staff and support subordinated to display high levels of individual and team performance to achieve department and customer objectives.

MARCH 2007 - NOVEMBER 2010

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, DANZAS AEI EMIRATES (GENERAL MOTORS), DUBAI, U.A.E

●Provide customer care teams with everyday comprehensive reporting data along with tracking information.

●Conduct comparison analysis and present monthly reports to management on data performance to plan.

●Recommend most efficient means of transportation needs and procedures.

●Support monthly summary of transporter scorecard reports along with tracking metrics.

●Perform on going evaluation and review of transportation arrangement for constant improvement opportunities.

●Collect scorecard metrics and ensure to persuade changes with suppliers.

●Investigate alternative distribution processes effectiveness for definite customers as required.

●Identify sensitive clients and interact special customer requirements with carriers.

●Develop and present status reports to improve and supervise logistics order performance.

●Instruct carrier agents and supervise for ample action and results concerning transportation.

●Coordinate and investigate client logistic associated charge backs like shortages, lost/ damage product in transit and missed deliveries with account representatives.

●Identify the best cost effective procedure of transportation.

●Review daily Lading Bills for accurate billing regulations depending on density weight of class.

SEPTEMBER 2006 - MARCH 2007

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT, DANZAS AEI EMIRATES (GENERAL MOTORS), DUBAI, U.A.E

●Process, package and ship orders accurately

●Organize stocks and maintain inventory

●Inspect products for defects and damages

●Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments

●Organize warehouse space

●Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately

●Check, verify and fill customer invoices

●Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations

●Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures

Keep warehouse clean and organised daily

EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2003

TRADE WINGS INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, INDIA

DIPLOMA in INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT, GOA, INDIA

MAY 2002

B.Sc in HOSPITALITY & HOTEL MANAGEMENT, GOA, INDIA (Year 1), INDIRA GANDHI OPEN UNIVERSITY (IGNOU), GOA, INDIA

OCTOBER 2002

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE FROM MAHARASHTRA BOARD, MUMBAI, INDIA

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

●IATA Refresher Dangerous goods including Radioactive material (Category 6) from Emirates Aviation College, Dubai, U.A.E- in the month of March 2020.

●Managing Safely Course from the TTE Institute in collaboration with the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health, (IOSH) in the month of November 2010.

●IATA/FIATA Diploma in Air Cargo from IATA, Montreal, Canada in the month of May 2005

●Fire Fighting Training completed in October 2019 from Eurolink Safety, Dubai, U.A.E

●First Aid & CPR/AED Training completed in July 2019 from Eurolink Safety, Dubai, U.A.E

●Certified Overhead Bridge Crane Operations completed in December 2019 from WorldWide Mechanical Testing, Dubai, U.A.E.

●Certified 6 SIGMA Green Belt Trained in October 2013.

●Certified JAFZA Trakhees EHS Accreditation in the Industrial Operations Category (Valid until December 2020)

●Completed courses in Microsoft office from Executrain LLC, Dubai, U.A.E

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 19th March 1983 Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: English (Advanced)

Hindi (Proficient) Konkani, French (Basic)

Marital Status: Single

Visa Status: Tourist Visa (Valid until September 9, 2021)

REFERENCES

Mr. DONWIL BARRETTO (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, CATERPILLAR)

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Mr. STEVE DESOUZA, (CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE MANAGER, GENERAL MOTORS)

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