CONTACT
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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COMPETENCIES
Developing Strategy, Policies, SOPs and
Management System.
HSSE Standards, Compliance
Management & Industrial Best Practices.
Process Improvements, Six Sigma,
Sustainability and Energy Management
Projects.
Contingency / Emergency Procedure and
Operational Risk Management.
Industrial Hygiene, Security
Management and Incident Investigations.
Budgeting, Training and Development.
Pro-active communication, open minded
leadership and sound judgment.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
10 Yrs. of progressive career growth in
the same organization, from QC
Supervisor to Sr. Safety & Quality
Engineer.
Experienced in implementing TQM, six
Sigma, 5S and other Quality
methodologies.
Leader of 8.5 mil of man-hrs. with zero
LTI for three consecutive years.
45+ Audits on process and management
systems, achieving 6 different
certifications.
Lead 60+ HSE professionals at 1.17
million Sq. Mts. green field project,
India’s largest tire factory, with zero
major accidents.
60% reduction in process rejections by
developing effective inspection plans.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Performance and goal oriented HSSE & Fire protection expert with over 25+ years of Gulf experience with leading multinational organizations in various sectors including Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Projects Management. Proficient in handling Management System, Six Sigma and sound knowledge in local and international standards.
EXPERIENCE
Head of HSSE.
Emirates National Factory for Industries, UAE &KSA. April 2015 to June 2021
Creating, implementing, and maintaining HSSE policies, programs, and SOPs, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
Creating and monitoring the group's HSSE strategy, as well as working towards the achievement of organizational goals through yearly budgeting and expenditure.
Directing Emergency Response Teams (ERP) and
conducting Risk Assessments in accordance with ISO 31000 and recommend effective mitigation plan.
Providing guidance on specialized topics, such as fire protection, industrial hygiene, noise, hazardous management, etc.
Ensuring effective industrial hygiene, periodic employee health check; and required HSSE corrective actions.
Managed budgeting, training and operational
HSSE Zone Manager (Africa, India & Middle East)
Michelin Tires, Dubai, UAE.
June 2010 to March 2015
Lead HSE and Security function for 27 large sites across Africa, India and Middle East in close coordination with site HSSE experts including India’s largest tire manufacturing plant.
Safeguarding R&D products, product formula,
warehousing audits, Petroleum and Explosive Safety, and maintain Industrial Safety and Health
Developed policies, procedures and JSA and cascade to sites across Africa, India and Middle East.
Managed TQM implementation and Risk Assessments of critical process changes, and facilitated ISO and 3rd certifications.
XAVIER LOURDU
OCCUPATIONAL HSE & ASSERT MANAGEMENT EXPERT
EDUCATIONS
Sep 2020
Masters in Business Administration: Health,
Safety and Environment
Singhania University, India
May 2018
Post Graduate Diploma in HSE and Risk Mgt.
Fire and Safety Forum, India
April 1993
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
RVS College, Tamil Nadu, India.
CERTIFICATIONS
NEBOSH - International General
Certificate in (IGC).
NEBOSH - International Certificate in
Fire Safety (IFC).
NEBOSH- Environmental Awareness at
Work (award)
Managing Project Risks and Changes
International Security Management
ISO Lead Auditor -- IMS (Integrated
Management System).
Advanced Firefighting - Level II
Advanced First Aider – Level 2
International Award, Highfield.
BUSINESS VISITES
United States, France, South Africa,
Nigeria, Algeria, Bahrain, Oman,
Malaysia, Prague, Thailand,
China, Hong Kong and India.
Regional Manager - HSE and Security
Carrier Corporation, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
April 2007 to June 2010
With 300+ employees, managed the QHSE & Security functions and lead Risk Management & continual improvement projects.
20+ sustainability studies conducted to determine the HSE impact towards environment and business growth prior to project commencement.
Oversee the process of managing workplace hazards, radiation exposure, chemical or environmental hazards, and noise level impacts.
Implemented Management Systems in line ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 and other Carrier Quality standards.
400+ project sites across UAE, the HSE were managed by immensely coaching the technical team in HSE self-inspection techniques.
Training and Development on HSE and Process improvements including area on HAZOP, Hazard mitigation, Zones
Classifications, FMEA, etc.
Safety & QA Engineer
Al Zamil Air Conditioners, Dammam, KSA.
March 1997 to April 2007
With 1000+ staff, supporting QHSE Manager on the day to day functions of mainly on QA / QC.
Supervised the incoming, in-process and finished goods inspections of consumer plant and preparing statistical reports for Management review.
Prepared Quality plan and ensured effective implementation of the plan by the team.
Ensured collection and disposal of waste in accordance to local regulatory requirements and periodically trained for shop floor staff on Safety and Quality.
Quality Engineer
Auro Engineer, Pondicherry, India.
June 1993 to February 1997
Assisted the Quality and Safety Head on day to day functions. OTHER INFORMATION
Date of Birth : 27 Oct 1973 (48 Yrs.)
Notice Period : Available Immediately
Relocation : Open to relocate
Languages : English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Arabic (basic).
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