Chandrakant Nichit
Haridwar
Summary
Results-driven EHS professional with experience in occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance. Strong in risk assessment, audits, incident investigation, and employee training, with a practical approach to improving safety performance on the shop floor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Executive
ITC LIMITED
Haridwar
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented EHS systems in line with ITC standards and statutory requirements
- Ensured compliance with safety, health, fire, and environmental regulations
- Conducted HIRA/JSA, safety inspections, and incident investigations with CAPA
- Enforced machine guarding, interlocks, LOTO, and Permit-to-Work systems
- Delivered EHS inductions, trainings, and toolbox talks
- Monitored safety KPIs, emergency preparedness, chemical safety, and waste management
- Supported audits, regulatory inspections, and promoted a strong safety culture
Senior EHS Associate
ITC LIMITED
Haridwar
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Implementation of EHS systems in line with ITC standards and legal requirements.
- Ensured compliance with occupational safety, fire, and environmental regulations.
- Managed risk assessments, incident investigations, and preventive actions.
- Controlled high-risk activities through PTW, LOTO, and machine safety systems.
- Supervised contractor safety and shop-floor EHS compliance.
- Conducted safety audits, inspections, and closure of corrective actions.
- Delivered EHS training, inductions, and toolbox talks.
- Monitored safety KPIs, trends, and compliance reports.
- Coordinated emergency preparedness, mock drills, and fire safety systems.
- Maintained statutory records and supported internal and external audits.
Senior Technical Associate
ITC LIMITED Food's Division
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Led and mentored maintenance teams across production and utility areas
- Managed installation and commissioning of Potato Chips line at Hyderabad plant
- Optimized PM systems and led complex breakdown & KPI-driven RCA
- Drove Kaizens and major cost, water, and energy optimization projects
- Controlled spare parts inventory, budgeting, and vendor negotiations
- Reviewed maintenance KPIs and led improvement actions to meet targets
- Strengthened safety systems through audits and continuous improvements
Technical Associate
ITC LIMITED Food's Division
Pune
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Led technicians for preventive, breakdown, and corrective maintenance
- Planned and monitored PM activities to improve equipment reliability
- Implemented Kaizens and cost / water / energy-saving projects
- Managed spare parts planning, consumption control, and vendor follow-ups
- Tracked maintenance KPIs and drove actions for target achievement
- Ensured safety compliance and conducted RCA
Junior Technical Associate
ITC LIMITED Food's Division
Pune
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Led contract technicians for preventive and breakdown maintenance
- Executed PM schedules and supported quick breakdown resolution
- Implemented Kaizens and basic cost, water, and energy-saving actions
- Managed routine spare parts usage and 5S compliance
- Monitored assigned maintenance KPIs and took corrective actions
- Followed safety procedures and escalated deviations
Technical Associate
Corning Technologies India Private Limited
Chakan, Maharashtra
07.2012 - 04.2017
- Implemented preventive and predictive maintenance programs for various equipment, including Optical fiber draw machine, Winders, Screeners, Optical fiber test bench, HVAC, compressor, and WTP plant, resulting in improved reliability.
- Reduced downtime by efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections and hazard identification.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management for cost reduction and increased availability.
- Ensured compliance with regulations through documented maintenance activities.
- Implemented Kaizens and energy-saving initiatives.
Diploma Engineer Trainee
Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Ltd A TATA ENT
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Acquired hands-on experience in maintenance of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Developed technical skills through continuous learning and on-the-job training.
- Supported senior engineers in designing, implementing, and maintaining production and utility equipment.
- Documented maintenance activities and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of replacement parts and supplies for repairs or projects.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety -
Central Labour Institute ( Under DGFASLI)
Mumbai06.2025
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Government Polytechnic college Beed
Beed, Maharashtra, India06.2011
Secondary School Certificate -
Saint Mary's High School - Wahegaon
Wahegaon, District Aurangabad06.2007
Skills
- Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Factories Act & State Factory Rules Compliance
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
- Machine Guarding & Safety Interlocks
- Electrical Safety
- Work at Height & Confined Space Safety
- Contractor Safety Management
- PPE Compliance
- Safety Audits & Inspections
- Incident & Near Miss Investigation
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Gensuite / EHS Software
Certification
- Apr 2007-Jun 2007 Information Technology Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
- May 2010-Jun 2010 CNC And AUTO CAD-CAM Indo German Tool Room – Aurangabad
- Aug 2023 Critical thinking and problem solving LinkedIn Learning
- Sep 2023 Time management fundamentals LinkedIn Learning
- Dec 2023 Leadership Foundations LinkedIn Learning
- Dec 2023 Communication with confidence LinkedIn Learning
- Feb 2024 Excel Essential Training LinkedIn Learning
Languages
Marathi, Hindi, English
Accomplishments
- Coordinated end-to-end participation for CII North Region EHS Competition 2025, including application submission, form filling, data collation, PPT development, and onsite audit coordination; resulting in ITC Ltd Haridwar won Gold Award
Timeline
EHS Executive
ITC LIMITED
01.2026 - Current
Senior EHS Associate
ITC LIMITED
07.2025 - 12.2025
Senior Technical Associate
ITC LIMITED Food's Division
07.2023 - 06.2025
Technical Associate
ITC LIMITED Food's Division
07.2020 - 06.2023
Junior Technical Associate
ITC LIMITED Food's Division
05.2017 - 07.2020
Technical Associate
Corning Technologies India Private Limited
07.2012 - 04.2017
Diploma Engineer Trainee
Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Ltd A TATA ENT
06.2011 - 06.2012
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety -
Central Labour Institute ( Under DGFASLI)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Government Polytechnic college Beed
Secondary School Certificate -
Saint Mary's High School - Wahegaon