Project Director Rolling Stock

Name : Mr. Vijayakumar V. Charantimath

Email ID’s : ***********.******@*****.***

************@*****.***

Professional Field : Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Total Years of Experience : 24+ Years

References : Mr. N.M. Dhoke,

Director (Rolling Stock, System, Electrical) Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)

Mr. S. Balakrishna, Project Director (PD)

Pune Metro Rail Project (General Consultant)

Employment Record :

Worked as “Executive Engineer” (EE) – Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) in Electrical Wing at Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) a special purpose vehicle under Government of Karnataka (GoK) and Government of India (GoI), Bengaluru from 09th December, 2015 to 17th September, 2024 (Almost 9 Years)

Job Responsibilities:

Counselled Train Operators (TO) on Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) n General Rules of Metro Railway

Involved in ensuring operational safety in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) wing.

Involved in The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspection of R1 Extns. (R1 a & R1b) Stretch of Bangalore Metro Rail Project – Phase 2.

Involved in The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspection of R2 Extns. (R2 a & R2b) Stretch of Bangalore Metro Rail Project – Phase 2.

Involved in The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspection of R4b Stretch of Bangalore Metro Rail Project – Phase 2.

Carried out fire safety audit for Line 1 and 2 stations of Phase 1 (operational stations).

Ensured overall safety during Elastomeric bearing replacement at P-155, Trinity Station, Reach -1, Phase – 1.

Ensuring overall safety of Electrical Utility shifting in Reach 1a, 1b, Reach 5 and Reach 6 stretches of phase – 2, Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

Ensuring overall safety of E&M contractors during construction in Underground (UG) section i.e., tunnel [from South ramp to North ramp, stations (KR Market, Chickpete) and Kempegowda / Majestic inter-change underground metro station.

Coordinating with Power block controller and contractors for ensuring safety during train movement.

Ensuring contractors for working against Permit to Work in energized third rail stretch.

Advising contractors for following safety procedures to be observed during testing and commissioning of Reach 4 and Reach 4a stretch of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase – 1.

Advising contractors to ensure legal compliance with SHE policies and procedures.

Conducting monthly SHE committee meeting with contractors all departmental heads.

Conducting monthly safety walk along with contractor’s construction team at site.

Management and implementation of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental standards and monitoring as per BMRCL’s SHE manual with respect to E&M contractors.

Worked as “Safety & Environment Engineer” at M/s. RITES Limited, General Consultant (GC) to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), Bengaluru from 06thJuly, 2009 to 31st July, 2015 (6 Years)

Job Responsibilities:

Management and implementation of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental standards and monitoring as per BMRCL’s SHE manual.

Review and approval of contractor’s site specific SHE plans.

Review and approval of contractor’s site specific Environmental Management Plans (EMP).

Review and approval of site specific contractors Emergency Management Response Plan (EMRP).

Conducting monthly safety walk along with contractor’s construction team at site.

Conducting monthly SHE committee meeting with contractors all departmental heads, preparation and presentation of facts and figures for internal and external bodies.

Conducting regular internal SHE audits and risk assessment through various techniques at BMRCL site.

Conducting SHE workplace training for contractor’s safety team &construction team.

Review and approval of experts / agencies for SHE services at BMRCL project.

Proactive leadership in respect to workplace, effective cost management of the SHE budget.

Monitoring and ensuring air quality and noise level standards at all sites as per KSPCB standards.

Advising contractors to ensure legal compliance with SHE policies and procedures of various statutory bodies.

Lead and participate in continuous improvement process ability to work with people at all levels to achieve OHS / business outcome. Instrumental in getting our SHE management systems certified.

Implementation of safety policy for manpower, materials and machines, active participation in decision making through highlighting of safety measures for achieving company goals before managerial stuffs, creation of awareness among employees regarding importance of Personal as well as disciplinary safety measures with relation to improvement and production.

Regularly advising contractors for formation of onsite and offsite emergency plan, conducting risk assessment and continuously updating them.

Advising contractors for organization of emergency mock drills at all work site.

Accidents/near miss reporting and investigation as per client/ local laws requirement and follow up.

Daily workplace monitoring and implementation of spot corrective measures.

Conducting worker’s motivation programs by way of monthly safety awards/group awards/others.

Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and mitigation measures during under construction stage of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

Safety, Health &Environmental training for clients, consultants and contractors.

Site Safety, Health &Environmental (SHE) auditing.

Interaction with clients & contractors for implementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and site safety plan.

Worked as “Environmental Consultant” at M/s. Jalavahini Management Services Private Limited, [JMSPL] Bengaluru from December, 2007 to June, 2009 (1 and Year)

Job Responsibilities:

Carrying out pilot study on use of Organic Solution (OS1 and OS2) – [Strains of Effective Microorganism (EM)] culture for treatment of wastewater [domestic] and municipal solid waste.

Involved in liasoning with KSPCB, Department of Environment [State] for getting clearances to industries.

Designing of Effluent Treatment Plan [ETP] for Industries and Sewage Treatment Plant [STP] for Residential and Commercial Complexes.

Designing of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) facilities for Residential, Commercial Building and Industries.

Site Visit and Environmental Impact Assessment of Highway Projects. Guided in data collection and interaction with line Departments (Forest, Revenue etc.). Guided in conducting baseline surveys including tree enumeration. Prepared environmental feasibility report. Preparation of Land Acquisition plans for Forest locations. Preparation of EIA, EMP Report. Interaction with Clients & lending agencies, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Climate Change [MoEFCC], New Delhi and procurement of Environmental clearances / NOC.

Worked as “Assistant Project In-charge” at M/s. Enviclean Associates, Kolhapur, Maharashtra from December, 2006 to May, 2007 ( Year)

Job Responsibilities:

Involved in preparation of Comprehensive Environmental Impacts Assessment [EIA] Reports for various industries, especially grain based and molasses based distilleries and Involved in designing of Effluent Treatment Plant [E.T.P.].

Involved in liasoning activities with MPCB, Department of Environment [State] and Ministry of Environment and Forests, Climate Change [MoEFCC], New Delhi for getting clearances to some Industries.

Involved in compilation of details for preparation of Detailed Project Report for Restoration and Beautification of various lakes of Maharashtra State under National Lake Conservation Plan [NLCP], Ministry of Environment and Forests, Climate Change [MoEFCC], New Delhi.

Involved in Lake Water quality monitoring.

Worked as an “Environmental Management Engineer” at M/s. Rio Green Environ [India] Associates, Hubballi, Dharwad, Karnataka from July, 2003 to December, 2006 (3 and Years)

Job Responsibilities:

Involved in preparation of Rapid Environmental Impacts Assessment Reports, Environmental Audit Reports and Statements for various industries and software technology parks [commercial buildings] and residential buildings in and around Bangalore.

Involved in designing of Effluent Treatment Plant [E.T.P.] and Sewage Treatment Plant [S.T.P.] for various industries and software technology parks [commercial buildings] and residential buildings in and around Bangalore.

Involved in liasoning with KSPCB, Department of Environment [State] for getting clearances.

Involved in Operation and Maintenance of common treatment facility for Bio-Medical Waste [BMW].

Involved in Operation and Maintenance of Effluent Treatment Plant [E.T.P.] and Sewage Treatment Plant [S.T.P.].

Worked at Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Bellary, Karnataka from January, 2003 to June, 2003 ( Year)

Job Responsibilities:

Involved in collection of Ambient Air, Stack gas, Noise levels, Wastewater, samples of various industries of Bellary Regional Office, jurisdiction of KSPCB, Regional Office, Bellary.

Involved in computer aided paper works [worked purely on contract basis].

Worked as “Trainee Chemist” at M/s. L’Oréal India Pvt. Ltd., Umbergaon, Valsad District, Gujarath from November, 2001 to November, 2002 (1 Year)

Job Responsibilities:

Involved in testing of raw materials for Cosmetic Products.

Microbiological examination for contamination of finished international branded cosmetic products.

Worked as an “Environmental Engineer” at M/s. Mahabal Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Thane, Maharashtra from August, 2000 to August, 2001 (1 Year)

Job Responsibilities:

Involved in Monitoring and analysis of Ambient Air, Stack gas, Noise levels, Wastewater.

Involved in monitoring of workroom environment, illumination study, noise mapping etc.

Involved in liasoning activities with MPCB, Department of Environment [State] and Ministry of Environment and Forests, Climate Change [MoEFCC], New Delhi for getting clearances to some Industries.

Prepared Environmental Audit Reports and Statements, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports for various industries.

Worked as “Trainee” at Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Central Institute of Business Education and Research (SIBER), Kolhapur, Maharashtra from January, 2000 to May, 2000 ( Year)

Job Responsibilities:

Involved in collection of baseline data [Meteorological data, ambient air quality data, noise level data, water [surface and groundwater] samples, soil samples etc.] for preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment [EIA] report for iron ore mine, Kolhapur.

Workshops and Trainings attended:

Participated in one-day training on “Fire Fighting and Emergency Preparedness” conducted by National Safety Council, Karnataka Chapter, Bengaluru on 23rd May, 2015 at Mysore Road Metro Station sponsored by M/s. Johnson Lifts Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru (Escalator contractor for Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Bengaluru).

Attended state level workshop on “Unorganized workers: Their Aspirations, Management, Future & Law” organized by Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka (GoK) and Karnataka State Legal Services Authority @ NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru on 16.05.2015.

Received “Commendation Certificate” by BMRCL for successful completion of Reach 3, 3a and 3b (North Corridor) elevated section comprising of 14kms of viaduct, 13 elevated stations and peenya depot of Bangalore Metro Rail Project and opening of the section for commercial operations at full speed during the year 2014-2015 on 02.05.2015.

Attended one-day training on “Manual and Mechanical Material Handling” conducted by National Safety Council, Karnataka Chapter, Bengaluru on 05th December, 2014 at Eshanya Restaurant sponsored by M/s. Johnson Lifts Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru (Escalator contractor for Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Bengaluru).

Attended one-day state level workshop on implementation of "Building and other construction workers" (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and Karnataka rules, 2006 organized by Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Department of Labour& Karnataka building and other construction workers' welfare board in association with CREDAI AND BMRCL on 16.11.2014 at Vikasa Soudha, Bengaluru.

Participated in two days programme on “Safety at Construction Sites” organized by Institute for Research Development and Training of Construction Trades and Management (INSTRUCT), Bengaluru on 14th and 15th March, 2014.

Completed training on Quality Management System (QMS) i.e., ISO 9001; 2008 conducted by Chief Quality Engineer (CQE), General Consultant (GC) to Bangalore Metro Rail Project (BMRP), Bengaluru on 09th October, 2012.

Undergone Behavior Based Safety Training (BBST) conducted by Labournet for Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Bangalore.

Attended Accident Investigation and Crisis Management Training conducted by Labournet in Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Bengaluru.

Conducted Stage – 1 EMS Audit on 02.02.2012 for M/s. Faber Sindoori Management Services Private Limited @ Rajiv Gandhi Women & Children Hospital, Puducherry as a “Principle Auditor’ (PA) in association with M/s. NQA Certification Pvt. Ltd. (NCPL), {formerly M/s. NQA India Operations} Bengaluru.

Stage – 2 EMS Audit on 16.04.2012, 18.04.2012 & 19.04.2012 for M/s. Faber Sindoori Management Services Private Limited @ Rajiv Gandhi Woman & Children Hospital, Puducherry, @ Head Office, Chennai and Apollo Children Hospital, Chennai respectively as a “Principle Auditor’ (PA) in association with M/s. NQA Certification Pvt. Ltd. (NCPL), {formerly M/s. NQA India Operations} Bengaluru.

Surveillance EMS Audit on 02.04.2013, 03.04.2013 and 04.04.2013 for M/s. Faber Sindoori Management Services Private Limited @ Rajiv Gandhi Woman & Children Hospital, Puducherry, @ Head Office, Chennai and Apollo Children Hospital, Chennai respectively as a “Principle Auditor’ (PA) in association with M/s. NQA Certification Pvt. Ltd. (NCPL), {formerly M/s. NQA India Operations} Bengaluru.

Attended national seminar on “Safety, Health, Welfare, Cess and Compliance in Construction Industry” held on 17th September, 2011 at Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru organized by Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers (KBOCW) Welfare Board, Bengaluru and National Institute of Personnel Management, Karnataka Chapter, Bengaluru.

Attended the seminar on “Construction Safety” held on 05th August, 2011 at Bengaluru conducted by Karnataka State Safety Institute and Department of Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health, Bengaluru.

Attended 2 days public training on “Safety in Construction Industry” organized by National Safety Council (NSC), Karnataka Chapter (KC), Bengaluru on 20.08.2009 and 21.08.2009.

Attended 6 days (4-9 May, 2009) training program on “Solid and Liquid Water Management – Vellore Model” organized by National Environment Management Training & Research Centre, Katpadi, Vellore – 632 202, Tamil Nadu.

Educational Qualifications :

Undergone IRCA approved EMS – (ISO 14001: 2004) Lead Auditor (5-days) training organized by TUV, Bengaluru, Karnataka in April, 2010.

Undergone “Remote Sensing and GIS Technology and Application” for 12 weeks training [three months]at National Remote Sensing Agency, [NRSA] Department of Space, Govt. of India, Balanagar, Hyderabad – 500037 [June 25th 2007 to September 14th 2007].

Completed Diploma in Industrial Safety (D.I.S.) from Indian Institute of Management & Technology (IIMT), Chennai, Tamil Nadu in the year 2000.

Completed Master of Environment Management [M.E.M.] equivalent to Master of Science [M.Sc.] in Environment from Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research (SIBER) – An Autonomous Institute, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra in the year 1999.

Completed Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.] with specialization of equal importance in Chemistry, Botany and Geology (C.B.G.) from Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka in the year 1996.

Personal Details :

Date of Birth : 20th May, 1975

Sex : Male

Citizenship / Nationality : Indian

Marital status : Married

Languages known : English, Hindi, Kannada (Mother Tongue), Marathi

Permanent Address : S/o. Smt. Vishalakshi Veeraiah Charantimath

Late Shri. C.M. Veeraiah, #315, 3rd Ward, Beside Panduranga Temple,

HUVINA HADAGALI – 583219

Vijayanagar District, Karnataka State, India.

Address for Correspondence : #11/103/99, First Floor, Near Doddagollarahatti,

Devaraj Arash Layout, Gnanabharathi 4th Stage, Nagadevanahalli,

Near Nandini Milk Booth,

BENGALURU – 560 056, Karnataka State, India.

Cell: 948**-***** / 998-***-****

Declaration :

I the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications and experience.

Place: Bengaluru

Date: 31.01.2025 (Mr. Vijayakumar V. Charantimath)

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