SKILLS
• Risk Assessment &
Management
• FAT/CAT Assessment
• QHSE Management
• ISO 9001,ISO 14001, OHSAS
***** & API Spec Q1
• Training
• Audit Management
• Gap assessments,
Management System
Integration and transition
• MIS Reporting
• Strategic decision-making
• Waste reduction
techniques
• Leadership
• Communication
• Environmental compliance
• Aspect & Impact
assessment
• Interpreting statutes, legal
& other regulations
• Quality assurance
ACADEMICS
• Master of Business
Administration (MBA-Year
2007)
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
• NEBOSH International
Diploma in OH & S - IDip
• Bachelor of Arts (BA –
English – Year 1993)
University of Kerala, India
• Diploma in Computer
Applications (D.C.A.)
National Council for
Vocational Training
WORK HISTORY
Title: Senior Manager - EHS & Quality /
Management Representative (MR) – July 2013 onwards McWane Gulf LLC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Valves & Hydrants manufacturing division of McWane Inc. USA Job: Responsible for quality assurance, ensuring a safe workplace and protect the environment while conducting business.
• Responsible for diligent management of EHS & Quality at McWane Gulf in line with Local regulations, Integrated Management System requirements (ISO & API Spec Q1) and McWane Inc. USA’s corporate requirements.
• Identified, assessed and analyzed areas of potential risk to business including EHS, planning, quality, delivery, procurement, production and company's assets.
• Facilitate and advise on risk reduction strategies/plans and provide recommendations to control, mitigate or transfer risk.
• Preparation/modification of EHS budget by foreseeing operational requirements and annual assessments.
• Participate in due diligence audits on green field and brown field projects in India for new business
ventures/acquisitions.
• Actively involved in new risk reduction policies as part of the business diversification and related product development.
• Regular interactions with key stake holders and functional heads to remain updated of new requirements/risks.
• Management of suppliers/contractors by reviewing EHS procedures, conduct audits and onsite management upon deployment.
• Ensure Design Safety Requirements are complied for new/existing installations and address any shortfalls.
• Assess FAT/CAT scenarios and eliminate imminent danger.
• Facilitate in carrying out task risk assessments and machine risk assessments.
• Prepare waste reduction plans.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
QHSE Professional with more than 16 years of experience in development, effective implementation and maintenance of Integrated Management Systems based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & API Spec Q1 standards in multiple business units. Seasoned senior manager adept in advanced planning, problem- solving, reporting, budget administration and compliance. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success.
AJITH RAVEENDRAN
IDip NEBOSH in OHS,
Grad IOSH, MIIRSM
********@*****.***
P.O Box:105976
Abu Dhabi, UAE
AWARDS
• Recognized for completing
an accident free
construction of McWane’s
manufacturing facility.
• Rewarded for leading the
management team and
accomplishing the mission
of API & ISO certifications
at McWane Gulf before
target date.
• Received Quartile Club
award from McWane Inc.
USA for exemplary EHS
performance.
• Received appreciation for
obtaining maximum no. of
orders for BPL pagers in
South India.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Zero LTI for the past 8
years that started right
from construction of the
facility and progressed to a
manufacturing unit of
McWane.
• Initiated and led a team to
design/redesign ventilation
systems within the plant to
reduce worker exposure to
airborne dust - McWane
Gulf
• Represented McWane Gulf
in the Global EHS-HR
conference hosted by
McWane Inc. in USA thrice
and delivered
presentations.
Head - QHSE and Management Representative - October 2008 to July 2013
Reem Ready-mix LLC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job - Responsible for EHS & Quality Management.
• Responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining and overseeing the implementation of the company's Integrated Management System (IMS) based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Performance monitoring of QHSE through data analysis and report the system's effectiveness to top management through management review as per IMS of the company.
• Conduct induction training on IMS for all new and existing employees.
• Coordinate with legal authorities, client & contractors for compliance and ensure it is disseminated throughout the company.
• Liaise with certifying body during external audit.
• Creation of customized HSE training modules and delivering the same, as well as coordination with outside agencies for provision of required trainings.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).
• Conducts aspect impact assessment and identifies significant aspects.
• Conduct Audit and Inspections for Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment management systems.
• Incident and Accident Investigation.
• Emergency Management planning and Implementation.
• Promote QHSE culture in organization as per the
management’s vision and mission.
• Draws up objectives and targets for continual improvement. Title: QHSE Officer & Management Representative - May 2005 to October 2008
S.R Al Qubaisi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job: Responsible for quality assurance & EHS activities
• Advise, plan, manage and co-ordinate the activities of the QHSE department.
• Implementation and monitoring of QHSE Plan, Inspections, Incident Analysis and Investigations, Trainings, Safety Committee Meetings, Coordination with client and
contractors.
• Conducts Internal Audits & workplace inspections, report findings and follow up corrective actions.
• Review of QHSE performance and leading matrices on regular basis for continual improvement.
• Develop a safety culture throughout the organization. TRAININGS &
CERTIFICATIONS
• Quality Management
System (ISO 9001:2000)-
IRCA Certified Lead
Auditor
• Environmental
Management System (ISO
14001:2004) - IRCA
Certified Lead Auditor
• Safety Management System
(OHSAS 18001:2007) - IRCA
Certified Lead Auditor
• Energy Management
System (ISO 50001:2011) -
IRCA Certified Lead Auditor
• API Spec Q1 awareness
training.
• Underwent EHS orientation
and trainings at McWane’s
various valve and ductile
iron pipe manufacturing
facilities in USA
• Risk Management &
Contingency Planning
• Radiation Safety &
Protection – Sharjah
University
• NEBOSH International
General Certificate - IGC
• NEBOSH International
Diploma in Occupational
Health and Safety – I Dip
• FAT/CAT assessment
• Rigging & slinging
• First Aid and Firefighting
• Hazardous gas detection
• Life cycle analysis and
environmental product
declaration.
• Spill management
• Confined space
• EOT Crane – safe
operational practices.
• OHSMS implementation by
Industrial Development
Bureau – Abu Dhabi
• Hazardous materials – EAD
Abu Dhabi
• Lockout/Tagout - LOTO
• Risk Assessments and Review, Site safety Coordination.
• Ensuring highest level of safety to people, environment and assets.
Title: Corporate Sales Coordinator - May 2000 to March 2005 Al Fayha Trading Establishment Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job: Sales coordination with major corporates
• Coordinate with corporate clients & building up customer relations.
• Supervise, assign, coordinate and participate in the work of sales support.
• Procuring & purchasing of materials and negotiate for the same.
• Using statistical techniques for producing quality reports and analysis.
Title: Commercial Coordinator - July 1999 to Jan 2000 Atlas Air Limited, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job: Operations & Marketing (Aircraft Chartering & Leasing)
• Obtain over flight permissions & verifying flight reports.
• Co-ordinate with DMD operations / airport authorities.
• Preparation of Weekly Flight Schedules.
• Formulate and implement new marketing strategies in accordance to market situations.
BPL Wireless Telecommunication Services India Ltd – Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Career Progression:
Title: Sales Officer - May 1997 to June 1999
Job: In-Charge of Operations & Marketing of the region assigned.
Title: Team Manager - November 1996 to April 1997
Job: Lead a 20-member direct marketing team.
Title: Sales Executive - April 1996 to November 1996 Job: Direct sales and after sales service.
• Manage, develop and handle key accounts in the designated area for the company.
• Plan and forecast sales & business strategies and lead a team to achieve set targets successfully.
• Formulate and implement strategies designed to capture market share in the appropriate discipline.
• Research and analyse competitor activities on a regular basis, facilitating penetration of target market, leading to increase in market share.
AFFILIATIONS
• Grad IOSH - Graduate
member of IOSH
• MIIRSM - Member of
International Institute of
Risk & Safety Managers
• Empanelled Management
Systems Certification
Auditor (ISO 9001, ISO
14001 & OHSAS 18001) for
DQS.
• Registered with OSHAD -
(Abu Dhabi Occupational
Safety and Health Center)
as an OSH practitioner –
Grade A
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
• Microsoft Office
EHS Software expertise:
• Cority
• Dakota
• Medgate
• PureSafety
• SafeTec
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Date & place of birth:
30.05.1971 / Kerala, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Visa status: Residence
• Social Status: Married
• Driving License: Holding a
valid UAE Driving License.
• Languages known: Fluent in
English, Hindi & Malayalam
• Reference: Would be
furnished upon request.
• Conduct market research and survey.
• Manage product promotion, conduct presentation/product demonstration and participate in trade exhibitions, offers and product presentations.
• Responsible for sales target, dealer and retailer appointment.
• Conduct training programmes for sales personnel & responsible for team target.