BALCHANDRA SHRIDHAR JADHAV
Senior HSE, Security & Loss Prevention Professional
Pune,MH
Summary
Director of Safety and Security shaping organization-wide risk management, fire and life safety, and emergency preparedness for high-profile hospitality and travel operations. Translates audits, incident trends, and compliance findings into corrective actions for 41+ findings per year spanning policies, corrective actions, and 6+ continuity plans that support leadership decisions. Partners with executives and authorities to protect people, property, and service continuity across complex, regulated environments.
Overview
5
5
Languages
16
16
Certifications
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Manager / HSE Lead
Atmantan Wellness Resort
Pune, Maharastra
04.2016 - Current
- Lead all HSE, Fire & Security operations for Atmantan wellness Centre a NABH luxury wellness resort spread across 55 acres.
- Develop and implement comprehensive Health, Safety & Environment policies and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, safety inspections, and compliance audits.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, occupational safety standards, and environmental requirements.
- Manage emergency preparedness programs including firefighting, evacuation drills, drowning simulations, and crisis management exercises.
- Supervise security operations including access control, surveillance systems, patrolling, incident management, and investigations.
- Coordinate with local authorities, police, fire department, hospitals, and regulatory agencies.
- Implement Covid-19 prevention protocols and infection control systems during pandemic operations.
- Conduct HSE induction training, toolbox talks, and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
- Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to permit-to-work systems.
- Lead incident investigation processes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain records related to safety audits, fire systems, training, incidents, and compliance documentation.
- Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of fire alarm systems, hydrants, CCTV systems, emergency equipment, and access control systems.
- Develop SOPs, emergency response plans, and business continuity procedures.
- Oversee waste management, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety initiatives.
- Manage safety committee meetings and prepare management reports on HSE performance indicators.
- Achievements:
- Successfully managed HSE and Security operations during Covid-19 with robust infection prevention protocols.
- Played a key role in the pre-opening and operational stabilization of the resort.
- Implemented enhanced emergency response and safety systems aligned with international hospitality standards.
Chief Security Manager
Della Adventure and Resort
Pune, Maharastra
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Administered integrated security and loss prevention programs.
- Conducted investigations into theft, fraud, and security breaches.
- Implemented fire safety and emergency response procedures.
- Coordinated VIP security arrangements and event security management.
- Supervised surveillance systems and security manpower deployment.
Loss Prevention Manager
The Ascott Limited
New Mumbai, Maharastra
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed security operations for hospitality properties under Pan Asia operations.
- Conducted security audits and ensured statutory compliance.
- Developed security SOPs and emergency response procedures.
- Managed access control, CCTV monitoring, and fire safety systems.
Security Manager
The Oberoi Mall Group
Mumbai, Maharastra
11.2010 - 08.2012
- Directed Mall security and safety operations.
- Conducted emergency drills and coordinated with local law enforcement.
- Maintained high standards of guest, employee, and asset protection.
- Ensured compliance with fire and life safety standards.
Chief Security Officer
Holland America Line
Galveston, Texas
11.2006 - 08.2010
Senior Security Coordinator
Emirates Airlines Dubai International Airport.
01.1995 - 07.2006
- Managed aviation security operations and VIP protection services.
- Conducted passenger screening and airport security coordination.
- Managed emergency response and security risk assessments.
- Coordinated with airport authorities and law enforcement agencies.
Education
Certificate - A1 and A2 German Language course
Goethe Institute Pune.
Pune01-2025
Certificate - Deutsch as Foreign Language
Langenscheidt’s Kaiserslautern
Germany01-2002
No Degree - Alternative & Holistic Medicine
IBAM
Chowrangee Road Kolkatta 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Botany & Zoology
Mumbai University
Mumbai 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mumbai University
Bandra 04.2001 -
Skills
HSE Management & Compliance
Occupational Health & Safety
Fire & Life Safety Management
Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
Compliance auditing
Crisis communication protocols
Incident command system
Security Operations Management
Loss prevention planning
Access control systems
Surveillance systems management
Threat assessment
Vendor risk management
Emergency command center operations
Event security planning
Security intelligence analysis
Certification
Security Level 1 & 2 Training – Holland America Line
Timeline
Security Manager / HSE Lead
Atmantan Wellness Resort
04.2016 - Current
Chief Security Manager
Della Adventure and Resort
04.2015 - 01.2016
Loss Prevention Manager
The Ascott Limited
09.2012 - 12.2015
Security Manager
The Oberoi Mall Group
11.2010 - 08.2012
Chief Security Officer
Holland America Line
11.2006 - 08.2010
No Degree - Alternative & Holistic Medicine
IBAM
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Botany & Zoology
Mumbai University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mumbai University
04.2001 -
Senior Security Coordinator
Emirates Airlines Dubai International Airport.
01.1995 - 07.2006
Certificate - Deutsch as Foreign Language
Langenscheidt’s Kaiserslautern
Certificate - A1 and A2 German Language course
Goethe Institute Pune.
Love to play Tabla, Djembe and Cajon
Spoken and written Deutsch language.
Certificate in Deutsch als fremdsprache from Langenschiedt's Schule based in Kaiserslautern (Germany)
Certificate in Deutsch A2 from Goithe Insitut of German Language Pune