Aashirwad Bywar

• Collaborated closely with three well-known Indian conglomerates in the metal and mining, manufacturing space across steel, zinc, and cement sectors (can provide client details on request) to develop high-risk safety standards, resulting in a 25% reduction in incident rates across participating sites.
• Led the implementation of safety standards through training sessions for over 200 subject matter experts at client sites nationwide, enhancing knowledge retention by 30%, as measured by post-training assessments.
• Conducted 15 PSCI, environmental, and process safety audits, identifying key improvement areas that led to the implementation of corrective actions, reducing non-compliance issues by 40%.
• Nominated by leadership for a Future Leader Development Program, focusing on strategic internal projects aimed at increasing market availability of critical minerals.
• Actively contributed to initiatives that improved stakeholder engagement for mining operations.

Key Clients: Aditya Birla Group, Welspun Corp, Deepak Group, Steel Authority of India Limited.

• Led safety culture transformation initiatives by identifying gaps in Safety Management Systems, enhancing compliance, and performance metrics.
• Conducted and digitally revolutionized Safety Perception Surveys, utilizing advanced analytics to drive insights and improvements.
• Developed and implemented Capability & Competency Development programs to enhance workforce skills and safety awareness.
• Spearheaded the adoption of Digital Change through innovative solutions, including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), e-learning modules, and a Safety Dashboard for real-time monitoring.
• Established a comprehensive Incident Management System, streamlining reporting and response processes to reduce incident rates.
• Implemented a robust Road Safety System, contributing to a significant reduction in transportation-related incidents.
• Managed Workplace Risk Containment initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
• Developed and executed behavioral intervention strategies to promote a positive safety culture among employees.
• Oversaw Contractor Safety Management protocols, ensuring adherence to safety standards across all contractor operations.
• I was heading Project Jagriti at Durgapur Steel Plant, managing the entire project lifecycle for a comprehensive safety transformation journey in the integrated steel plant.

• Efficiently operated drill and blast planning, successfully charging 2,000 drill holes daily to ensure uninterrupted production at a 15 MTPA opencast coal mine.
• Identified and implemented continual improvement strategies for powder factor optimization, leading to a 10% reduction in drilling and blasting costs.
• Collaborated with company leaders to initiate the Dozer Push method, enhancing cost efficiency in mining operations.
• Championed safety initiatives by implementing the DuPont Safety Management System, conducting training on safety observations, leading and lagging indicators, and near-miss reporting.
• Managed Contractor Safety Management Systems, preparing the mine for star rating evaluations, and achieving top rankings across India for 2020.
• Demonstrated strong acumen in budgeting and cost optimization, consistently driving operational efficiency.
• Oversaw forest clearance and tree felling activities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Contributed as a key team member in securing environmental clearance for the expansion of mining operations from 15 MTPA to 18 MTPA, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and sustainability practices.

• Implemented the DuPont Safety Management System at the mine site, successfully training 100 employees to conduct safety observations and mitigate unsafe acts and conditions.
• Served as Secretary to the Apex Safety Council for the mining business, responsible for preparing safety KPIs for the unit head and CEO of JSW Energy.
• Introduced the concept of Barrier Health Management for high-risk hazards, enhancing risk mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing Safety Management Plans and conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Gained hands-on experience with the My-Setu Portal for safety management and compliance tracking.
• Fulfilled statutory duties as a mine safety officer, including incident investigation, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), conducting pit safety committee meetings, and emergency mock drills.
• Achieved zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and accidents during tenure, showcasing a strong commitment to safety.
• Secured first position for three consecutive years in the Annual Safety Week of DGMS, reflecting exceptional safety performance.
• Contributed to the successful erection and commissioning of a pipe conveyor without any injuries, emphasizing strong safety practices in project execution.

• Joined as a Management Trainee and progressed to the position of Strata Control Officer, demonstrating strong growth and leadership potential.
• Contributed to the development and depillaring processes using Continuous Miner and Shuttle Car packages, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Played a pivotal role in increasing production from 30,000 TPM to 45,000 TPM in development by significantly improving district ventilation.
• Conducted quality checks on roof bolting consumables and performed short encapsulation pull tests to ensure safety and compliance.
• Developed and implemented ventilation planning strategies to mitigate methane emissions and improve overall productivity.
• Collaborated with the team to enhance machine availability time by 20% and system availability time by 10%, driving operational improvements.
• Responsible for sustaining the daily management system through diligent monitoring and regular KPI reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintained records for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001, ensuring adherence to quality and environmental management standards.