Chandan Kumar Singh
Kurnool
Summary
Proactive and multi-skilled Safety, Health & Environment Management Professional offering over 17 yrs. experience in developing EHS Management system, conducting compliance audits, advising on EHS requirements and maintaining sound EHS standards as per managements system guidelines and statutory compliance in construction. Demonstrated skills in relationship management and communication coupled with excellent analytical and leadership ability. Experience in implementing safety laws, norms & standards, minimizing & eliminating hazards from the workplace. Expertise in Process Safety, Occupational Safety, incident investigation, Sustainability Development, Behavior Based Safety (BBS), Erection & Commissioning, Construction excellence. Consistent record of delivering results, demonstrated proficiency in charting several operational and safety solutions for Operational, reliability issues and to minimizing occurrence of, Construction and Occupational safety incidents, conducting investigations for determining the root causes related to system and human factors failures. Competency in conducting various Safety Audits. Excellent decision making, communication, interpersonal, analytical, team building, problem solving and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager – EHS
Wisdril Engineering & DPSI Projects
- Implementation of ISO 45001:2018 management system across the organization & project.
- Preparation of various HSE documents like HSE plan, on site emergency plan, training calendar, Risk assessment, EIA, inspection checklist of all activity, Machinery & Tools.
- Conducting Risk assessment by various techniques like Method of statement, HIRA, JSA and Checklist processes.
- Inspection & Audit of all plant equipment, machinery & tools on regular basis.
- Controlling all site HSE activity by coordinating with all safety supervisor & contractors.
- Effective implementation of different Work permit System & LOTO at workplace.
- Statutory compliance and their functions as required under the BOCW Act.
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Fire Protection System.
- Making periodical safety inspection electrical equipment & tools- tackles checking.
- Accident / Incident / Near Miss Reporting & Investigation
- Permit to work system, Documentation of all Safety requirements.
- To maintain regular & effective liaison with all levels of the construction teams on HSE issues
- To monitor and maintain Health & Safety records
Engineer – EHS
Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd
- Developing safety management guidelines and number of safety motivational / training programs for improved safety culture within organization
- Determining the nature of hazards & instructing action plans in event of any emergency and suggesting necessary measures for the better conditions of the work environment.
- Imparting training on safety policies, procedures, loss prevention principles and guiding personnel for use of fire protection systems, occupational health, emergency preparedness, etc.
- Implementing the work permit system (Height, Hot, High risk and general work permit system).
- Daily observation, identify the hazards and ensure the safety control measures.
- Inspection of firefighting Equipment’s.
- EHS Checklist for various Constructional and process parameters.
- Maintaining first aid record describing the nature of accident and details of near misses.
Officer – EHS
Sepco Electric Power Construction Corporation
- Updating the SEPCO OHS procedure, manual as per National / International guide line and executing the same in organization.
- Preparing site specific HSE plans / Emergency Response plan in line with client’s HSE requirements and implementing the same at project sites.
- Providing full coverage to site HSE Team till project is handed over to the client
- Creating Trainings Plans, Schedules and Modules on various safety topics & arranging for classroom training to Workers, Supervisors and Managers
- Carrying out regular inspections/audits at project sites to recommend best safe work practices at work place and assuring that they are followed at sites
- Inspecting all incidents including First Aid Cases & Near Miss & applying the corrective action to avoid further damage and loss
- Conducting the Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job safety analysis (JSA) & Legal register for various site activities at project site
Officer – EHS at project sites
Siemens Ltd
- Follow up risk analysis and assessment for different types of job activities.
- Preparation of EHS guidelines of different activities for workers and supervisors.
- Providing support to the Site Manger to improve and implement effective safety management system, legislative compliances and safety policies of the organization to achieve the targeted safety management system
- Handling the Emergency Preparedness.
- Preparing safety plan (Monthly and master Safety plan)
- Preparing and Implementing the SAFETY RISK ASSEMENT SHEET for every activity.
- Conducting the safety committee meeting with contractors and Employees regarding all near miss cases, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and safety violations from employees, workers and contractors
- Implementing the Work permit system (Height work, Hot work, High risk and General work permit system).
Supervisor – EHS
JMC Projects India Ltd
- Identifying unsafe working condition and making recommendation for corrective defects found.
- Conduct internal audit.
- Maintain all necessary documents, records and accident / incident records properly.
- Monitoring adherence of contractors to the company safety policy and procedure.
- To co-ordinate between different levels from workers, contractors up to management.
- To inculcate the spirit of safety by tool box, safety induction & training, meeting, Awards & display safety promotional posters and motivate to achieve Zero accident target.
- Following 5’ S of Housekeeping and contain Slip-Trip Hazards.
Sr. Manager - EHSF & HOD
Jai Raj Ispat Limited
11.2024 - Current
- Handling 21 members of team (Safety, Fire & Environment)
- Strive towards developing strong EHS culture, achieving no harm to people and environment. Ensuring zero accident status through elimination of unsafe conditions and act by carrying out Risk Assessment Reviews, employee training and awareness, mentoring and minimization of at-Risk Behavior.
- Liaisoning with Government bodies related to Fire & Safety and Environment with Local Offices.
- Implemented IMS standard & online permit to work System
- Reduction of accident prevention with the help of behavior-based safety
- Conduct Buyer's Audit, Certification Audit & others
- Reduce accident prevention with help of Engineering & Administrative control
- Evaluation of HIRA and Emergency Response Plan
- Identifying the hazards using tools like JSA, HIRA, HAZOP and undertaking steps for curtailing risks.
- Charting several safety measures for minimizing occurrence of accidents, fires, calamities; conducting investigations for determining the cause of industrial accidents.
- Coordinating with external auditors for initiating relevant actions in case of noncompliance of norms.
- Monitoring the level of air, noise & water pollution and initiating need-based measures.
Assistant General Manager & HOD - Fire & Safety
K R Pulp & Papers Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Spearheading efforts across imparting operational training to technical professionals for use of safety equipment’s, firefighting appliances, protection systems, HSE policies, occupational health and emergency preparedness; identifying training gaps and developing training modules.
- Planning and conceptualizing guidelines and operational strategies for Safety, Health & Environment Management in conformity with EMS and OHSMS.
- Involved in conducting HSE Inspections/Audits, Occupational health surveys, surveillance and field audits for compliance. Preparing daily, weekly and monthly status reports to monitor the compliance.
- Looking after overall operations pertaining to firefighting facilities management along with testing and maintenance of the same and carrying out inspection of all firefighting facilities and installations.
- Hold credentials of implementing EMS and OHS Management Systems to improve environment, minimize OH & S risks and improve performance while ensuring prevention of accidents and continual improvement.
Manager – EHS at Anjar, Kutch Unit
Welspun Corp Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Daily and Monthly planning and allocation of EHS activities in the department and coordinate all so as to deploy safety processes.
- Preparation of monthly MIS and review with Top Management.
- Facilitate Plant Safety Audit/inspections in order to observe the physical condition of work, work practices and procedures followed by workers, render advice on measures to be adopted for removing unsafe actions.
- Successfully conducted EMS and ISO 45001:2018 surveillance and recertification audits at manufacturing across the organization and other units.
- Closely coordinate with the Statutory authorities on Regulatory Compliances pertaining to EHS including Factories Department, Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Department of Explosives, Central/State Ground Water Authority etc. to obtain approvals like Consent to Operate, Explosive License etc.
- Strive towards developing strong EHS culture, achieving no harm to people and environment. Ensuring zero accident status through elimination of unsafe conditions and act by carrying out Risk Assessment Reviews, employee training and awareness, mentoring and minimization of at-Risk Behavior.
- Client compliance audit – Served as an auditee in client audits w.r.t HSE. Handled more than 25 overseas clients in HSE audit – Exxon Mobil, Conoco Philips, Alsea’s, Technip, Woodside, Saipem, Subsea, McDermott, CPOC & compliance as per international requirements.
Education
Matriculation -
Bihar School Examination Board
Intermediate in Science - undefined
Bihar Intermediate Education Council
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Monad University
B. Tech - Fire Technology & Safety Engineering
Vikrant University
EMBA - Marketing
NIBM
Advance Diploma - Industrial Safety
MSBTE
Advance Diploma - Industrial Safety & Security Management
MSBTE
Skills
- Motivator
- Communicator
- Innovator
- Analytical
- Leadership
- Team Work
- SAP MM, SAP EHS, Legatics Legal software/Tool, Gensuite online Software management system
- Online Work Permit, IMS tools, ISNET Client management software, SOFI online software modules for Sustainability & ESG data reporting to corporate, Different EHS dashboard modules
- Advanced MS- Office (Count, Pivot Table, Pivot Chart, Formulas, Functions, Macros & other office tools)
- Windows-98/2000/XP/7/8/10/11
Accomplishments
- Received Safety man of the Quarter from Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation.
- Received Letter of appreciation from Vedanta Ltd for outstanding performance in EHS.
- Received several prestigious awards & recognitions in the EHS & Sustainability category from different Organizations like Golden Peacock, QCFI, Greentech Foundation & Exceed etc.
- Organized several awareness sessions in society & road safety awareness between school students.
- Organize the Road safety week, National safety day/week & Environment Day celebrations with various competitions, trainings for employees & their family members.
- Received Letter of appreciation from DCM Shriram Ltd for two million safe man hour without LTI.
- Certified first aider from St. John Ambulance & Red Cross Society.
Certification
- IMS (9001:2007, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001: 2015 EMS) internal auditor from Bureau Veritas.
- Certified first aider from St. John Ambulance.
- NEBOSH certified.
Timeline
Sr. Manager - EHSF & HOD
Jai Raj Ispat Limited
11.2024 - Current
Assistant General Manager & HOD - Fire & Safety
K R Pulp & Papers Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
Manager – EHS at Anjar, Kutch Unit
Welspun Corp Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager – EHS
Wisdril Engineering & DPSI Projects
Engineer – EHS
Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd
Officer – EHS
Sepco Electric Power Construction Corporation
Officer – EHS at project sites
Siemens Ltd
Supervisor – EHS
JMC Projects India Ltd
Intermediate in Science - undefined
Bihar Intermediate Education Council
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Monad University
B. Tech - Fire Technology & Safety Engineering
Vikrant University
EMBA - Marketing
NIBM
Advance Diploma - Industrial Safety
MSBTE
Advance Diploma - Industrial Safety & Security Management
MSBTE
Matriculation -
Bihar School Examination Board
Training Programs & Workshop attended
- Attended training on Fire and Safety at Jindal Power Ltd, Tamnar, Raigarh (C.G).
- Training session on Electrical Safety from external training partner.
- First Aid training from St John Ambulance.
- Attended training session on ISO 45001:2015 standard from external agency.
- Participate in national level water treatment and management conference at New Delhi.
Core Competencies
- Implementing Health & Safety plans entailing identification of opportunities, analysis of data, implementation & post audits
- EHS Training, ISO standard Implementation & Surveillance.
- Charting several safety measures for minimizing occurrence of accidents, fires, calamities and conducting investigations for determining the cause of accidents
- Directing EHS Operations with focus on development of programs and formulating guidelines & procedures, developing operational budgets, etc.
- Ensuring compliance of Safety, Health & Environmental rules and regulations
- Conducting accident / incident investigation, reporting and facilitation of root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and to maintain zero accident / incident goal
- Developing safety management guidelines and number of safety motivational / training programs for improved safety culture within organization