Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Current Position

Timeline

Atul Deshpande

Head Process safety

PANVEL

Summary

Dynamic Process Safety Division Head with extensive experience at DORF KETAL Ltd, specializing in risk assessment and incident investigation. Proven track record in implementing comprehensive PSM programs and facilitating HAZOP studies. Adept at enhancing safety culture through training and audits, while fostering collaboration across departments to drive continuous improvement.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Process Safety Division Head

DORF KETAL Ltd

Mumbai

01.2024 - Current

Responsible to implement and manage comprehensive process safety management (PSM) programs at sites.
Conduct process safety audits and inspections to verify compliance to process safety standards and follow up on corrective actions.
Responsible to facilitate hazard identification exercises such as What-If, HAZID, HAZAN, HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA/SIL, QRA, DHA.
Responsible to track and press for onsite completion of high-risk actions from various risk assessment activities for each site.
Responsible to investigate process safety related near miss, incidents, accidents and recommend actions to minimize recurrence.
Follow up the status of the actions and recommendations and sharing of lessons learned.
To collaborate with Sector / Group PS network to share learning and best practice.
To contribute relevant (Process Critical) MOCs activities and ensure quality risk assessments /PSSRs are performed.
To develop and facilitate Process Safety training program's to improve competency of the site people.
Responsible to participate in studies of new projects and plant modifications.
Review specifications of equipment and materials on site to ensure process safety requirements are included.
To guide project and process engineering teams on application of standards related to process safety such as NFPA, API, IEC and IS standards, PESO, SMPV, OISD, PNGRB regulations.
Subject Matter Expert on Process Safety topics to provide authoritative advice.
Collaborated closely with other departments to coordinate activities related to projects undertaken by the division.
Recruited qualified personnel as needed to fill open positions within the organization.
Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and development across the division.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies, maintaining high standards of ethical conduct in all operations.
Served as an effective liaison between upper management and team members, facilitating open lines of communication for issue resolution.
Enhanced employee engagement through regular communication, feedback sessions, and recognition programs.

Head India and APEC Region for Operational Process Safety Division

DEKRA India

Mumbai

01.2022 - 12.2024

Company Overview: A German HSEF Consulting firm
A German HSEF Consulting firm
Provided comprehensive consulting services in HSEF for diverse industries.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Delivered tailored solutions to enhance organizational safety and efficiency.

Deputy General Manager Risk Services

Cholamandalam MS Risk Services

Mumbai

11.2017 - 12.2021

A HSEF Consulting firm
HAZID,HAZOP,SIL/LOPA
PSM Gap Analysis
PSM system implementation
QRA
Training on PSM and PHAs.
Safety Auditing.
Incident investigations.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones.

Site PSM Head and Head Safety (General Manager PSM)

Reliance Industries

Mumbai

11.2007 - 11.2017

Led gas cracker operations until 2010, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
Managed site Process Safety Management (PSM) and safety initiatives at Nagothane.
Implemented HAZOP, LOPA, and PSM across multiple units, including LLDP, LDPE, PP, EOEG, and CPP plants.
Oversaw safety of above-ground storage facilities for various chemicals and gases such as hydrogen and propylene.
Coordinated project commissioning and safe startup processes with thorough PSSR studies.
Trained in DuPont's PSM and RESOP systems; executed Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs.
Conducted training programs and workshops to enhance safety culture at RIL Nagothane.
Developed process safety standards and audit protocols aligned with OSHA regulations
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Plant Manager

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.

Mumbai

07.1995 - 10.2007

Worked as Plant Manager at Heavy water plant, Ammonia plant at Rashtriya Chemicals and fertilizers Limited Thal Dist. Raigad.
Authorized by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) to run the Heavy Water Plant.
Plant consists of Ammonia reformer, Cracker, Distillation towers and extraction towers.
Plant Handles Hydrogen at 200 Kg/Cm2 and operating temperature is -25 Deg C.
Managed plant operation.
Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.

Projects Handled

Consultancy

Mumbai

11.2017

Implementation of PSM / Safety Management system . –
Reliance Industries Limited Nagothane
IOTL Raipur, -Project Manager
IOTL Pardeep, -Project Manager
BPCL KOCHI-Project Manager
BPCL Mumbai Refinery -Project Manager
ITC Bhadrachalam
Jubilant
Coromandel International -Project Manager
Chairing HAZOP/PHA Session as internal and external chairman.
 PHA study for Reliance industries Limited, JNPT terminal.
 HAZID Study for AMC Plant Evonik Dombivali. (M.S.)
 HAZOP study for NG boiler FMC Panoli unit-1 (Technical Challenger)
 HAZOP Study for NG boilers FMC Panoli Unit-2 (Technical Challenger)
 HAZOP study for F-99990 Debottlenecking FMC Panoli.
 Hazop Study for evaporator project phase-I Grasim Industries Limited at Harihar
 HAZOP & SIL For Flare Gas at IOCL Barauni Refinery for Air oil Flare gas Pvt Ltd
 HAZOP Study for Bhushan Power and Steel Limited, Odissa.
 HAZOP STUDY FOR COLOR COATING LINE, CRM#1 EXPANSION PROJECT For JSW Steel Ltd., Bellari, Karnataka.
 HAZOP Study for Press 1 & 2for Vesuvius India Limited, Kolkata.
 HAZAN & HAZOP for Total Energies Limited, Coimbatore Project.
 PHA Study for P0 plant for Cheminova India Limited at Panoli.
 Hazop and Hazid Study for Evonik Dombivli Mumbai
 Cairn Ravva onshore Hazop
 Tata project Hazop for KG98/2- ONGC Kakinada
 Tata project Hazop for ONSHORE TERMINAL FOR KG DWN 98/2 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
 HAZOP STUDY FOR CGL 2&3 for JSW Steel limited at Ballari
 HAZOP STUDY FOR AQUAPHARM CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.- BOILER AND LPG SYSTEM
 HAZOP Study for Galaxy Surfactants- T2 Facility Jhagadia.
 LLDP, LDPE, PP, EOEG, CPP, Flammable Storages and Gas Cracker
 BPCL Mumbai Refinery HAZOP of CCU/FCCU/CCR/Flares and Nitrogen plants.
 Teva pharma Gajroula
 Coromandel International Dahej
 Farmson Pharma Nandesari
 Farmson Analgesics Vadodara
 JNP Products Jhagadia
 Dr Reddy s Laboratories Vaizag
 Dr Reddy s Laboratories Hyderabad
 BPCL Terminal Kandla
 BPCL Terminal Hazira
 BPCL Terminal Koyali
 BPCL Terminal Navgam
 BPCL Terminal Siddhpur
 BPCL Sewree terminal
 BPCL Terminal Gaigaon
 BPCL Terminal Rairu
 BPCL Mangliya terminal
 BCPL Pakani Terminal
 BPCL Nagpur terminal
 BPCL Ahmednagar terminal
 BPCL Solapur depot.
 Mondelez International Baddi
 Mondelez International Thane
PHA/HAZOP assessor for industries.
 Reliance Industries Limited
 Dr, Reddy s Laboratories CTO1, CTO2, CTO3, CTO4, CTO5, CTO6 and other FTO locations in Hyderabad and Vaizag
 ITC Bhadrachalam
QRA studies for industries.
 BPCL Mumbai Refineries
 INEOS Styrolutions Dahej
 INEOS Styrolutions Katol
 SI industries
 BPCL west zone eighteen terminals
 Reliance Industries
 BORL Bina Refineries
 HMEL Bhatinda
 Bhushan steel Jharsuguda CA and FRA studies.
 CA for Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. Ahmednagar.
 F & G Mapping for CB and I India.
 F &G Detector mapping for Deccan fine chemicals Goa.
Process safety audits.
PSM GAP Assessment
o IOTL Raipur
o IOTL Paradeep
o BPCL Kochi Refinery
o BPCL Mahul Refinery
o SRF Industries Bhiwadi
o SRF Industries Bharuch
o ITC Bhadrachalam
o Indian Additives Manali, Chennai
o Coromandel International Dahej
o Coromandel International Ankleshwar
o Grasim Industries PSSR for vilayet, Bharuch
o SHV Energy Pvt Ltd Thervoy Tamil Nadu
o SHV Energy Pvt Ltd Chakan Pune
o EHS Due Diligence, ZCL Chemicals
o PSM gap assessment Nayara Refinery Jamnagar
o PSM Gap Assessment Porous Lab Achuthapuram
o PSM Gap Assessment, Orus Lab Parwada.
o PSM Gap assessment IVL Dhunseri Petrochem Haldia.
Comprehensive safety audits.
HAC/ATEX Studies.
 Safran Malaysia ATEX Study
 Safran Malaysia ATEX training
 Vesuvius Malaysia ATEX study
 Cargil Bhatinda HAC Study review
 Cargil Kurkumbh HAC study Review
 Cargil Kandla HAC study review
 Vesuvius Visakhapatnam ATEX Study review
 Cargil Rajamundry HAC study review.
 P&G Bhiwadi HAC study review.
 P&G Indore HAC study review
 EHA for MRF Ltd. Dahej.
 EHA for Jonson and Jonson Aurangabad.
 HAC studies for Henkel Pune.
 ORAMAT New Zealand ATEX Study.
DHA Studies
 Kellogg’s Malaysia DHA study
 Kellogg’s Sri city India DHA study
 Kellogg’s Taloja India DHA study
 Kellogg’s Thailand DHA Study
 Actavis Indonesia DHA Study
 Kellogg’s Australia DHA Study
> Process safety management training / Workshops
 GAIL Noida
 GAIL Vijapur
 PSM Implementation workshop at Mumbai
 Certification programme for PSM implementation for Rajiv Gandhi Institute of petroleum Technology.
PHA /HAZOP trainings/Workshop
 PHA workshop for Dr. Reddy’s laboratory (5 Programmes)
 IOTL Paradeep
 IOTL Raipur
 Certification programme for PHA leaders at Chennai
 PHA workshop for Divis Laboratory
 PHA workshop BPCL Kochi
 PHA workshop BPCL Mahul
 PHA workshop BPCL POL
 PHA workshop ITC Bhadrachalam
 PHA workshop Coromandel International Ankleshwar
 PHA workshop Coromandel International Dahej
 PHA workshop for Syngenta at Bharuch.

Education

B.Tech. - Chemical

University of Amravati

Amravati

1993

Diploma - Business Management

University of Amravati

Amravati

1994

Masters Diploma - Business Administration in Personnel and Marketing Management

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

Pune

Advanced diploma - industrial safety

Maharashtra Board of Technical Education

Mumbai

AMIE -

Associated Member of Institution of Engineers

Kolkatta

DSEAR UK Accessor -

I Chemi

Dekra UK

Skills

HAZID

HAZOP

SIL/LOPA

PSM Gap Analysis

Safety Auditing

Incident investigations

Pre-start-up safety reviews

Business development and client engagement

Accomplishments

Managed Ethylene Plant as Lead operations
Participated in Safety audits and trained staff members & operators
Qualified safety professional

Current Position

Process Safety Division Head, Dorf Ketal Ltd, India and overseas, 01/01/24

Timeline

Process Safety Division Head

DORF KETAL Ltd

01.2024 - Current

Head India and APEC Region for Operational Process Safety Division

DEKRA India

01.2022 - 12.2024

Projects Handled

Consultancy

11.2017

Deputy General Manager Risk Services

Cholamandalam MS Risk Services

11.2017 - 12.2021

Site PSM Head and Head Safety (General Manager PSM)

Reliance Industries

11.2007 - 11.2017

Plant Manager

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.

07.1995 - 10.2007

AMIE -

Associated Member of Institution of Engineers

DSEAR UK Accessor -

I Chemi

B.Tech. - Chemical

University of Amravati

Diploma - Business Management

University of Amravati

Masters Diploma - Business Administration in Personnel and Marketing Management

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

Advanced diploma - industrial safety

Maharashtra Board of Technical Education

Atul Deshpande

Summary

Overview

Work History

Process Safety Division Head

Head India and APEC Region for Operational Process Safety Division

Deputy General Manager Risk Services

Site PSM Head and Head Safety (General Manager PSM)

Plant Manager

Projects Handled

Education

B.Tech. - Chemical

Diploma - Business Management

Masters Diploma - Business Administration in Personnel and Marketing Management

Advanced diploma - industrial safety

AMIE -

DSEAR UK Accessor -

Skills

Accomplishments

Current Position

Timeline

Process Safety Division Head

Head India and APEC Region for Operational Process Safety Division

Projects Handled

Deputy General Manager Risk Services

Site PSM Head and Head Safety (General Manager PSM)

Plant Manager

AMIE -

DSEAR UK Accessor -

B.Tech. - Chemical

Diploma - Business Management

Masters Diploma - Business Administration in Personnel and Marketing Management

Advanced diploma - industrial safety

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