Nethaji Subas Shanmugavel Kathiresan.
Senior Safety Officer
Current Project:
KOC Transport Operations Team-Corporate Service Group.
HSE during Operations and Maintenance.
Ability to manage, organize and work efficiently while under pressure, reacting effectively to changing priorities and workloads.
Well organized, disciplined and self-motivated, instilling confidence in management
Excellent communication and written skills.
Expertise in providing training related to Health and Safety Management. Professional summary:
Currently working as Senior Safety officer in client role at KOC (Kuwait Oil Company) Having about 18.5 years’ experience in the management policies and implementation of various safety management on various construction projects and strong experience in construction & commissioning and shutdown.
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor of science- Madurai Kamaraj University-Madurai.
Diploma in Industrial safety -Annamalai University Professional Qualification:
NEBOSH-International General Certificate in Occupational and Health and Safety.
ISO 14001 :2015 & 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training - Maqlink Consultants, Professional Certification
Scaffolding “Competent Person”- Scaffolding Training Institute-USA
Scaffolding Inspector Training – Induction Center- Kuwait.
Six Month Diploma Program in Industrial Safety-NILEM-India
Awareness training – ISO-14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007- Maqlink Consultants.
Authorized Gas Tester Signature – Proximity- Kuwait.
Firefighting Training- Kuwait Police & Kuwait Fire Department.
First Aid Training – Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Kuwait
Basic First Aid & CPR – Proximity- Kuwait.
Defensive Driving Training – Induction Center- Kuwait.
Safety Training Observation Program (STOP) – DUPONT Safety Resources – KOC-West Kuwait,
Train the Trainer – HSE Training Center MAA- KNPC
Explosive Ordnance Awareness- KOC, Flour Kuwait,
Training attended Awareness Program on Rigging and Lifting – Technicas Reunidas, S.A. Nethaji Subas Shanmugavel Kathiresan.
Senior Safety Officer
Safety Awareness Training – By Flour Kuwait Company (K.S.C)/KOC
Training attended Behavior Based Safety (BBS) – MAB –KNPC.
Training attended Solid Waste Procedure & Manifest Authorization – KNPC.
Training attended Process Safety Management (PSM) MAB- KNPC
Training attended Gas Testing Authorization – KNPC
Cascade System (Air Line & SCBA) Training – Induction Center- Kuwait.
Safety Excellence Award, Awarded by Flour/KOC Kuwair-2008.
Safety Excellence Award, Awarded by Flour/KOC Kuwair-2009.
Best Safety Award, Awarded by Tecnicas Reunidas S.A/KOC -2009.
Appreciation Certificated, By KNPC Team Leader Area-6 -2013.
Appreciation Certificated, By Alkhorayef Group Company.
Certification of Appreciation Gc-10 Shutdown completion certificate. PREVIOUS PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS (Installation of De-salter train Project in KOC)
Contributed 10 million Safe man hours.
500 tie-ins in various locations were completed during this project. Computer Skills
Honors Diploma in Computer Application (HDCA) from CSC, India. Approvals from: KNPC-KOC
Approved HSE Officer by KUWAIT OIL COMPANY for Workshop Support Services.
Approved HSE Officer by KUWAIT OIL COMPANY for New Desalter Train Project in Burgan Oil Fields.
Approved as Safety Officer- KOC New GC-16 in West Kuwait.
Approved as Safety Supervisor – KNPC Mina Abdulla Refinery.
Approved as Safety officer – KOC Maintenance Services for Production Facilities in south Kuwait Area.
Approved as Safety Officer – TR / KOC Approval – Capacity expansion project.
Approved as Safety Supervisor – TR/ KOC- Capacity Expansion Project. Employment history
Kuwait Oil Company (Transport Operations Team) under ABJ Contract /Senior Safety officer -
(Jan-2024 to till date)
Alkhorayef Gruop Company / Senior Safety Officer (20 May 2013 – 31 December 2023)
Gulf Spic General Trading & Contracting Company (08 June2006 – 18 May 2013) Job Responsibilities:
Nethaji Subas Shanmugavel Kathiresan.
Senior Safety Officer
Enforce HSSEMS procedure to comply at work site.
Inspects the worksite to ensure hazard-free and safe environment for work.
Ensure area supervisors conduct daily tool box / STA meeting with all work groups.
Ensuring PTW, JSA, Risk Assessment and all relevant documents obtained before starting of the task.
Ensuring provision and use of appropriate PPE and right tools for the particular job.
Conduct daily inspection of jobsites, any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and potential hazard identified and advice mitigations through HSE observation report to the responsible engineer
/ supervisor for immediate corrective action.
Preventing Injuries to personnel, damage to plant and equipment, etc., by controlling hazards and suggesting mitigations / remedial action.
Ensuring use of appropriate fall protection when working at elevated areas.
Ensuring appropriate precautions to be taken while deep excavations, elevated work platforms, confined space, hot work, lifting operations, work at height and hot works etc.
Inspect equipment’s third-party certificates to ensure validation & safe for use.
Verify that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and communicated to workforce.
Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate, periodically inspected and color coded.
Verify that first-aid and emergency procedures are in place.
Ensuring Waste Management System implementation for safe disposal and maintain daily housekeeping.
Ensuring to provision of welfare facilities are available at site and well maintained.
Promotes safe work practices at the job site and take disciplinary action against violations.
Guides / advises and informs line management on issues related to HSE violations from time to time, in line with KOC HSSEMS procedures / practices.
Participating in weekly safety walk around with client, company and contractor’s managers, recommend corrective measures of noncompliance to HSEMS and follow-up.
Coordinating and participating in emergency mock drills.
Participates in Risk Assessment of critical activities. Continuously monitors and ensures implementation of mitigation measures as per the Risk Assessment for critical tasks.
Participate in investigation of all incidents / near misses to find out root cause and recommend preventive measures.
Organizes campaigns and other safety promotional activities to enhance awareness on safety issues and safe work culture at the workplace.
Implement company’s and client’s motivational programs for Behavior Based Safety promotion. i.e. Safety STAR / Finishing strong (raffle draw) to contractor workforce & Nethaji Subas Shanmugavel Kathiresan.
Senior Safety Officer
distribute prizes to winners (manpower ratio is 50: 1).
Prepares and submits project safety performance HSE Statistics Report.
Attending of weekly and monthly HSE Meetings and addressed HSE concerns and follow-up.
Manage and maintain the HSE-related records and documentation. HSE Training
Conduct HSE Inductions, Trainings for the Staff and workers and assessments.
Maintain training material and suggest updates as per the changing standards and procedures.
Identifying training needs as per the Construction work progress and update training matrix.
Providing inhouse competency based training for the employees and sub-contractor workers.
Plan and conduct Internal HSE training programs as per Monthly Activity Plan
Scheduled and facilitated different modes of training using modern technologies such as; Video, PPT’s with a strong focus on field technical and diversity and safety.
Measure the training performance through feedback from the supervisors.
Implemented trainings as part of performance management system and documentation for coaching and disciplinary action.
Maintaining records of all trainings, including KOC, KNPC and third party certification trainings.
SKILLS
Job Safety Analysis Risk Assessment (JSARA).
Risk Register (OSRR, OHRR, EAIR)) & HSE compliance register (HCR).
Accident / Incident / Near miss reporting & investigation.
Elimination of Unsafe conditions and hazard identification and control.
Safety Trainings & Tool box talk.
Conducting HSE meetings.
Site Safety Inspection.
Excellent knowledge of computers and well versed with its day to day operations.
Very adept at using Excel, word and PowerPoint.
Advance Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
Multi-tasking and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Reporting’s & documentation
STRENGTHS
Nethaji Subas Shanmugavel Kathiresan.
Senior Safety Officer
Hardworking
Dedication to any job that I do
Punctuality
Good communication skills
Energetic and enthusiastic
Team work
Fast Learner and Eager to Know Emerging Trends
Adaptable to all environments
Easily Understanding and Proceed
PERSONAL DETAILS
Father’s Name : Kathiresan
Civil ID number : 282*********
Passport Number : V7774432
Passport issue date : 02nd May 2021
Passport Expiry date : 01st May 2031
Place of Issue : Kuwait
Kuwait Driving License : Valid till 18th July 2025 Date of Birth : 27th July 1982
Nationality : Indian
Languages known : English, Hindi & Tamil.
Place: Kuwait Nethaji Subas Shanmugavel Kathiresan.