Core Competencies
Soft Skills
Profile Summary
Skills in devising significant solutions and implementing health & safety management systems for maintaining sound environmental safety conditions in construction and infrastructure
Devised health & safety management strategies & partnered with operations team to execute company EHS policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations
Led a team of 15members& drove them towards process efficiency
Provided health and safety leadership and direction to division, department and project managers and presented HSE statistics to the management
Extensive project management & governance experience; proficient in grasping the big picture, conceptualizing, developing, implementing solutions, partnering closely with business leaders & stakeholders to achieve higher levels of efficiency & effectiveness
Led the successful commissioning and Start-up of Mixed Feed Cracker and Aromatics (Olefins)
Vast HSE experience in Petrochemical Process and Oil & Gas Construction Industries in Middle East – Qatar & KSA: Far East – HongKong & Singapore
Created & implemented Fire and Safety and Environment Procedures for ISO 9000 and ISO14000 accreditations
Successfully attained 9 Million Safe Man Hours Thrice; executed the Common Off Plot Project- Hong Kong Project Point Gas Supply without LTI & achieved 30 Million man-hours
Awarded with ExxonMobil Best Safe Contractor Award; executed the Common Off Plot Project
Served as the corporate health and safety subject matter expert with regulators, and staff working on projects or designing proposal responses
Successfully manage health and safety resources and related departmental budgets; devised strategies to work within the corporate framework to foster the career growth of direct reports
Hands-on experience in spearheading HSE program implementation, arranging Safety mock drills, interfacing with EHS Team and driving continuous improvement activities
Proficient in conducting safety internal audits & risk assessment and implementing; in-depth understanding of various safety methods; proven capabilities in coordinating and leading variety of employees and projects with capability to develop strategic plans
An effective communicator with strong relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management across the globe; possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Career Timeline
Organization Experience:
July-2020 onwards till now – Visiting Various industries ranging Infra structure, Metals, Petrochemicals, Marine works, Food and Beverages for HSE compliance.
- Auditing w.r.t. to laws & regulations, standards & procedures for deviations.
- Field visiting for verification and noting the observations for correction.
- Suggesting solutions according to Local acts, industry practices and regulations for their HSE compliance.
- Meeting the concerned for deviations for compliance. making report and give grading w.r.t to 19 components of HSE sustainability index.
Jul’14-Aug’19 with Sadara Chemical Company, Saudi Arabia
Growth Path:
Key Result Areas:
Spearheaded the entire HSE Operations, Safety Implementation, Compliance Management, Project Management, Audits, Inspection & Monitoring, Risk Management & Mitigation, Safety Assessment & Controlling, Training & Development and People Management
Providing end-to-end assistance in the Development Occupational Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment for Commissioning and Start up Activities
Ensured:
oStrict adherence to procedures and standard instructions (SADARA’s Corporate EH&S Specifications
oCoaching &Mentoring of Operations Teams in HSE Standards
oEH&S Inspections are as per the set plans for deviation in Environmental, Hygiene or Safety standards, Procedures and Practices
oComplete compliance on Sadara Waste Management Program for Hazardous Waste Handling &Disposal
Created Work Accident Statistical (Severity, Frequency, Incident Rates) Reports for HC&E Envelope and Contractors; analysed the trends thoroughly to assess the vulnerabilities
Maintained MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Database of all the chemicals to meet the hazard communication needs and standards
Provided advisory to Plant Operational Teams during PSSR Inspections and Start-up/Shutdown
Examined the accidents & incidents; assessed the same and provided recommendations on the same
Developed safety management plans and monitored the implementation of the same as per guidelines
Conducted safety inspections / IMS system implementation audit at various ongoing sites audits, occupational health surveys, surveillance and field auditing for compliance with a team of workers
Adhered to HSE objective, participated in HSE committees, compliance of rules pertaining to machinery, vehicles, confined space & others
Compilation the safety data of near-miss incidents, accidents, fire & spill and calculated their frequency & severity rates as part of HSE KPI
Ensured PPE Grid for the Facilities and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are in working condition and are used by workers as per job requirement.
Monitored the implementation of emergency response plan, HSE training, HSE communication, HSE campaign, HSE statistics, hazard & risk assessment, and work permit procedure.
Risk Assessments carried by HAZOP Study, FMEA method and Bow tie methods.
Devised & formulated HSE budget plans, execution strategies and control of expense
Designed training module as per organization need for employees & contractors; enacted safety guideline and safety manual for the project and introduced measures to control the hazards of the project
Led the aspect/impact study, hazard identification and risk assessment, equipment validations & safety audits within organization to foresee the potential risks and recommend control measures
Assist to develop high performance BIF leadership teams by assessing the culture and individual behaviours of the organization.
Monitoring BIF implementation, and effectiveness.
Highlights:
Jan’11-Jul’13 with WorleyParsons Ltd., Hong Kong as Dy. HSE HSE Manager for CLP - Black Point Gas Supply Project
Highlights:
Provided strategic advisory to Construction, Commissioning, SIMOPS and Start-up of Project and marine operations.
Liaised with Contractor regarding the development and maintenance of SHE Management Dossier
Minimized the involved risks by reviewing method statements and conducting risk assessments.
Deployed several preventative and remedial initiatives which promoted HSE and safe working practices.
Followed CLP HSE Management system. Including PTW, LOTO
Stayed abreast with new legislation; liaised with regulatory authorities & ensured that the organization is compliant with mandatory regulations.
Articulated & deployed OHS Program; investigated the accidents through Apollo RCI Analysis.
Deriving Promotional activities for building Safety Culture
Safe completion of Marine works- connection of offshore pipeline and interconnecting line to GRS
Previous Experience
Jan’06-Dec’10 with NSH Corporation, Qatar as HSE Manager
Responsible for safety of Construction & Commissioning of Sulphur Recovery Units in CTJV-Qatar Gas, Condensate, LPG & LNG tanks and its piping corridors to Jetty also construction of Gas to Liquids plant and buildings for FLUOR-RasGas project
Responsible for large team of HSE Officers at site
Accidents/ Incidents Investigation and suggesting control measures using Taproot & Apollo RCA
Designing Training and conducting training PTW, SIMOPS, LOTO, Gas testing, SCBA set, welding & gas cutting, First aid training. EMS-14001, OSHA 18000 systems, Hazards recognition
Preparing presentations to management on project HSE KPI
Meeting the environment standards as per the project plan
Review of JSA and Risk assessments for all high-risk activities.
Preparing HSE procedures and compliance for Pre-Mechanical Completion & SIMOPS activities
Jan’05-Dec’05 with Nasser S Al-Hajri Co. Ltd. Qatar as Dy. HSE Manager
Construction and commissioning of Ory GTL process plant, Utilities, pipe racks, treatment plant, Flare & its Tank Farm for civil & mechanical activities
Implementing HSE standards & procedures and compliance
Interface between client and Site management.
Evaluate and audit HSE performance standards and procedures of Sub-contractor companies.
Ensure all necessary Company personnel are sufficiently informed &trained in Health, Safety and Environment policies and Procedures.
Participate and assist as a member of the HSE accident Investigation & Audit Teams.
Primarily responsible for the supervision of fifteen Safety Officers.
Fab. shop & Precast shop activities for HSE follow Up
Safe completion of Marine works- Piping and connection of process and utilities pipeline and interconnecting lines to loading arms, testing at RLIC Port
Mar’92-Jul’04 with LG Polymers India Pvt. Ltd. as Safety Operator
Safe running of Styrene Plant, Polystyrene plants (2nos), Expandable Polystyrene Plant, Boilers (3 Nos).
Assist in preparation of policies and procedures covering Health, Safety as Factories act.
Advising Plant Management on matters pertaining to HSE for safe operation.
Identification of Hazards& Development and implementation of Risk Assessments and Safe Working Procedures by HAZOP Study, FMEA method, Bow tie methods.
Conducting Plant Safety Inspections
Laisoning with statutory bodies
Investigation &Preparation and presentation of Accident/Incident Reports.
Preparation of Safety Manual for the total process operations. for ISO 9000 accreditation
Implementation, Training and monitoring of all types of Permit to work systems for petrochemical industry.
Handled phase by phase expansion of plant for capacity augmentation involving heavy civil construction& electromechanical erections.
Responsible for training/ retraining of workers supervisors, Engineers & Managers in EH&S
Trainings & Additional Courses
Qualified Associate Health & Safety Manager from ISHM, Arizona
Training in Health & Safety Personnel working in Hazardous Process Industries, conducted by Central Labour Institute, Mumbai
Accidents &Incidents Investigation using Apollo Reality Charting, Kelvin topset & Taproot tools
IRCA Approved Lead Auditor for ISO45001-2018 for Occupational Safety & Health Management Systems
IT Skills
SAP Systems, MS Office, and Internet Applications and DOW tools
Academic Details
Post Graduate Diploma Course from IIT – Kharagpur in “Industrial Safety Engineering”
Bachelor’s Degree in Science from Andhra University in Year 1988
Diploma in Industrial Safety from Annamalai University in Year 2002
NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Healh & Safety in 2005 in Qatar
Completed Certificte course in” Chemical Process Safety from IIT -Roorke
Grad IOSH from IOSH, UK in 2020
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 1st July 1967 Languages Known : English & Hindi Address: Visakhapatnam, India
Passport No.: Z 5180107 (Valid upto 29th January 2029)
Driving Licences: India 16343/2000, Qatar: 267********/ 2015, Hong Kong: A36-0172-160512/ 2022 &Saudi Arabia: 236-***-****
V.V. Venugopal Grad IOSH
A versatile, accomplished & goal-oriented professional with 26years of experience in HSE Management, Project Management, Audits & Inspection, Erection & Commissioning, Maintenance Operations, Compliance Management, Training & Development and People management with skills in driving strategic HSE Initiatives, collaborating with business leaders to facilitate safe & secure working conditions to achieve operational excellence
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Jul’20onward
DNV GL, India
Jan’11-Aug’13
WorleyParsons, CLP Project, BPPS, HongKong
Jul’14-Aug’19
Sadara Chemical Company, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Jan’06-Dec’10
Nasser S Al-Hajri Co. Ltd., Doha, Qatar
Mar’92-Jul’04
LG Polymers, India
Jan’05-Dec’05
Nasser S Al-Hajri Co. Ltd., Doha, Qatar