KS SEBASTIAN
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HSE PROFESSIONAL
(Construction projects, vehicle workshop, industrial workshops, office, warehouse & Training)
CAREER PROFILE
An EHS professional with strong organizational skills eager to secure a managerial position in Health and Safety. Having a clear understanding of HSE legislation and codes of practices (Abu Dhabi and Dubai). Able to write policies and procedures. Completed ADVETI & Trakhees Accreditation Assessment and was registered with IOSH and OSHAD (Qudorat, Abu Dhabi)as EHS practitioner. Holding Level 3 Highfield certificate in Delivering Training.
Experienced in greenfield and brownfield sites. https://ae.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-kaithamana-66635735
PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
-Level 6, Diploma in OSH-(British Safety Council)
-Level 3, IGC – (NEBOSH)
-Diploma in Industrial Safety (Annamalai University)
-Diploma in Quality Management – (Annamalai University)
-Lead Auditor's Courses--ISO 9001:2008 (QMS),--ISO 14001:2015--OHSAS 18001:2007 --ISO 45001 Auditor Transition & Migration Training Course (Modules 1 and 2)
--40 hours training for CSP completed
EDUCATION
July 2007, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, India
Master of Business Administration (MBA in IT)
October 2002, Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
July 1991, Government Polytechnic Panaji, Goa, India
Diploma in Industrial Electronics
EXPERIENCE
Project HSE Lead, Emirates Pavilion, EXPO 2020
March 2019 to: Till date// City Diamond Contracting LLC, Dubai, UAE //
Involved in all HSE activities on site; from the prequalification audit stage, to the commissioning and handing over of the project. This involved interiors and fit outs and chemical handling. Implemented HSE Management System on site.
Reported directly to the Consultant HSE Manager.
Ensured smooth functioning of all activities on site with respect to HSE – from plot possession to obtaining the building completion certificate.
Worked as HSE lead at the Hindu Temple Project, Jebel Ali; Amazon warehouse extension project, Dubai South and Farm Fresh warehouse project, DIP 2 & at JAFZA. Experienced in Joinery workshop of DRA (sister concern).
ES&H Advisor, Al Taweelah Alumina Refinery Construction
March 2017 to: August 2018 // Bechtel Petrofac Joint Venture // Visa by SPARK MOS, Abu Dhabi
Assisted the department head in establishing daily HSE routines and inspection activities.
Carried out relevant audits and informed results to concerned stakeholders.
Participated in behaviour based safety campaigns and activities on site.
• Involved in activities such as working at height, scaffolding erection, elevated piping works, lifting operations involving cranes and EWPs, hot works, construction of warehouses, roofing works, cladding, electrical activities, PTW, LOTO, civil works, interiors including HVAC, false ceiling, elevated flooring; excavation, cladding (glass/grc), Elevator installation, compressed air, water proofing, underground utilities installation, concreting including precast installation, fire proofing, rebar work, formwork, all interior works including refurbishment, etc.
Senior HSE Officer
April 2013 to: March 2017 // Darwish Bin Ahmed and Sons LLC // Abu Dhabi, UAE
(Also known as United Motors and Heavy Equipment Company in Dubai and Sharjah)
Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Optimised new employee training procedure to maximise team safety.
Developed successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide worker support.
Eliminated dangerous behaviours potentially impacting worker safety in the workshop through careful activity observation and analyses.
Identified opportunities to remove hazards from the workplace and developed programs to mitigate workplace hazards.
Trained staff and workers and contractors on company procedures.
Experienced in warehousing, truck and bus, travel & tours, heavy eqpt, hydraulics, tyres and parts.
Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
Worked with RTA (Client) in implementing their HSE requirements at the vehicle workshops.
HSE Officer
September 2010 to: February 2013 // Al Falah Security Services LLC // Abu Dhabi, UAE
Projects worked: Braka Nuclear Power Plant (UAE) construction site, Abu Dhabi
International Shooting Club construction site, Abu Dhabi
International Airport construction site –Midfield Terminal Extension Project
New York University Project’s construction site at Saadiyat Island
Yas Mall project at Yas Island.
Worked at the Deco wood factory (sister concern) – Joinery workshop COMPUTER
LITERACY
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel, Adobe Photoshop
Sergeant – Radio Technician
Indian Air Force from April 1992 to June 2008