Barinder Singh

• HSE Management: Develop and implement health and safety policies on FPSO - Armada Sterling 2, with ensured environmental compliance, and implemented pollution prevention programs for marine protection.
• Quality & Compliance: Manage quality management systems to ensure high-quality production and oversee regulatory audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Risk Control: Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses across multiple levels, maintain ALARP risks through rigorous Permit to Work assessments, and promote a culture of risk awareness.
• Hazard Management: Maintain expertise in Major Accident Hazards (MAH) management, execute emergency response drills, and fulfill emergency roles as per ERP and OPEP during critical situations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure emergency response equipment readiness, implemented safety coaching programs like Stop Work, and manage initiatives to reduce hydrocarbon releases.
• PPE Management: Ensure proper management of PPE, including personal gas detectors and breathing apparatus where necessary, by maintaining adequate stock, advising Supply Chain of requirements, and managing personal gas detectors.
• Training & Development: Serve as the mentor for HSE-related 'on the job' training with Asset personnel. Steer the development and maintenance of HSE induction material for offshore personnel, aligned with the corporate standard and suitable for the asset specifics.
• Emergency Response Plan: Ensured compliance with the Asset Emergency Response Plan during emergencies and drills, collaborating closely with the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM).
• Risk Monitoring and Management: Monitored all activities under Permit to Work, ensuring proper risk assessment and maintaining cumulative risk levels As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
• Accident Hazard Awareness: Maintained a thorough understanding of Major Accident Hazards among onboard personnel.
• Incident Investigations: Conducted investigations for Level 1 and Level 2 incidents, and participated in Level 3 investigations.
• Stop Work Program: Implemented the Stop Work coaching program to ensure all offshore personnel exercise Stop Work.
• Hydrocarbon Release Reduction: It was ascertained that all activities required by the Hydrocarbon Release Reduction Plan were performed as per the plan, aiming to reduce hydrocarbon releases to ALARP.
• Hazard Awareness Program: Managed hazard awareness programs such as 'Hazard Hunts,' surpassing awareness KPIs.
• SECE Compliance: Monitored and ensured compliance with Safety and Environmental Critical Elements, maintaining records for life-saving and firefighting equipment. Conducted periodic checks on maintenance records for Life-Saving Appliances and Firefighting Equipment within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• COSHH System Management: Applied the SYPOL COSHH system to manage hazardous substances, enhancing safety practices and protecting personnel health.
• Permit to Work (PTW) Coordinator: Facilitated and monitored the effective implementation of the Permit to Work system, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO): Assist and execute responsibilities as the Helicopter Landing Officer, ensuring safe and efficient helicopter operations, including landing and take-off procedures, in compliance with aviation and safety standards.

Position by Duration and location

• HSE Consultant, Bhogat terminal, Dwarka, Gujarat from July 2013 – Dec. 2014
• HSE, SR. Engineer, Mangala Processing Terminal (MPT), Barmer (RJ) from Jan. 2015 – Feb. 2016
• Dy. Manager - HSE, Raageshwari Deep Gas Terminal (RDG), Barmer (RJ) from Mar. 2016 – Mar. 2021

JOB PROFILE

• Closely monitor the Company HSE-Mgt. System implementation through periodic audits and reviews, and follow up with assets on implementing the recommendations.
• Assist Company's Chief Health Safety Officer in establishing and monitoring safety programs to implement health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures for safety and its compliance at site.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend actions and follow-ups on critical safety tasks and control methodologies related to operational safety practices (e.g., WAH, Isolation/LOTO, permit to work, H2S, CS entry, excavations).
• Assisting in the development of an Emergency Response Plan for credible scenarios. Had working knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS).
• Assisting in Mock Drill & Emergency Preparedness exercises (Plant Onsite Emergency Plan, Offsite mock drills). Attending Emergency Mock drills as an observer and providing feedback.
• Responding to emergency situations and incidents, and providing technical assistance and advice to management.
• Development and implementation of best-in-class HSE Management System & Procedures.
• Development and Monitoring of Annual HSE Plan (Defining Objectives and Programmes, Leading and Lagging Indicators, Audit Plan, Drill Schedule, and Special Initiatives in line with business plans and requirements)
• Issue HSE MIS data to Leadership
• HSE/Safety Audits and Inspections as per Protocols and Annual Plan (Internal, Cross-functional, Theme/Risk-based, e.g. contractors filed audit, Process
• Safety, Legal compliance, Management of Change, Procedure/Permit Compliance)
• HSE Training & Awareness on topics like Permit to Work (PTW) system, Gas Testing, Hot work, Emergency Response, H2S safety, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Cairn Observation Program (COP), Practical Firefighting, and Mobile Crane Safety.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation to prevent major accidents (HAZOP, HAZID, QRA, FERA, MOC, PSSR/RFSU, etc.).
• Upkeep and Maintenance of Portable, Mobile, and Fixed Firefighting Facilities in Crude Oil Terminal and Gas Processing Terminal (OISD STD-117, OISD-STD-189, and IS-2190)
• Contractor Safety Execution & Monitoring (DuPont 6-step of Contractor Safety Management, OISD-GDN-207)
• VSAP (Vedanta Sustainability Audit Protocol) and FRC (Fatal Risk Control) standards Implementation
• HSE Campaigns & Promotional Activities like theme-based monthly campaigns, national safety day, fire service day, road safety, environment day, quiz & competitions.
• Incident Reporting, Investigation, and Recommendation Tracking
• HSE, MIS, Reviews, and Management Reporting (Project, Operations, Interface).
• Safety Committee Meeting and Proceedings.
• Road Safety Policy compliance & monitoring (Journey Management Plan, Vehicle Tracking)
• System, Vehicle inspections, Defensive Driving Training, Drug/Alcohol Testing.
• HSE Awards and Benchmarking, i.e., BSC, FICCI, OISD, 5-S (Good Housekeeping)
• Development of site-specific HSE induction movies and HSE gallery.
• Statutory Compliance Monitoring, i.e. Approval, Liaison, Statutory Inspections, Returns, etc. (PESO, OISD, RSPCB, DGMS, etc.)

EARLY CAREER

Initiated career as a Safety Officer in the HSE Department. @ Ambuja Cements Manufacturing Plant. Ambuja Cements Ropar unit, engaged in-plant cement grinding unit cap. Of 1.5 mtpa and producing fly ash-based cement.