FAISAL AHMED
Lohardaga
Summary
Results-driven and proactive HSE professional with 13+ years of experience in industrial safety, shutdown/turnaround safety management, risk assessment, and EHS compliance. Skilled in implementing permit-to-work systems, managing confined space and hot work activities, conducting safety audits, and ensuring compliance with international safety standards. Seeking a challenging Shutdown Safety Officer role in the Gulf region to leverage my expertise in incident prevention, emergency response, and safety culture development while contributing to safe and successful project execution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Officer
Hindustan Unilever Limited (Client), KPF Kolkata, Haldia & Chhindwara MP
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
05.2015 - 12.2023
- - Managed overall site safety, including shutdown and project activities.
- - Supervised and implemented permit-to-work system for hot work, confined space entry, and work at height.
- - Conducted risk assessments, HIRA, and JSA for critical shutdown activities.
- - Led safety toolbox talks, safety meetings, and awareness programs.
- - Investigated incidents/near misses and developed corrective/preventive measures.
- - Ensured compliance with firefighting and first-aid systems during shutdown phases.
- - Coordinated site audits, inspections, and safety culture development.
Safety Officer
AGNICE Fire Protection Limited, TCS IT Park Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
04.2013 - 04.2015
- - Supervised shutdown and project activities, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards.
- - Implemented confined space entry and hot work permits during shutdown operations.
- - Conducted fire hazard identification and emergency drills.
- - Monitored lifting tools, tackles, and electrical equipment inspections.
- - Reported safety statistics and ensured effective communication of safety policies.
Safety Supervisor
SSE Pvt. Ltd., Iisco Steel Plant Asansol, Vedanta Aluminum Jharsuguda, JK Paper Mill Rayagada
Asansol, West Bengal, India
08.2010 - 03.2013
- - Carried out daily safety inspections for shutdown operations.
- - Enforced compliance with safe working practices and PPE usage.
- - Supervised confined space and hot work permits during shutdowns.
- - Conducted firefighting, first aid, and safety induction training for workers.
- - Assisted in emergency preparedness and firefighting system readiness.
Education
Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Karnataka State Open University
01.2014
Diploma - Industrial Safety Management
Rashtriya Technical Institute
01.2010
Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) - Electronics
NCVT Bihar
01.2008
Skills
- Shutdown & Turnaround Safety Management
- Permit-to-Work System (Hot Work, Confined Space, Work at Height)
- Risk Assessment, HIRA & JSA Implementation
- LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Procedures
- Incident/Accident Investigation & Corrective Actions
- Safety Auditing & Compliance Monitoring
- Fire Safety & Emergency Response Planning
- Safety Training, Toolbox Talks & Awareness Programs
- Documentation, Reporting & Safety Statistics
Certification
- OSHA (Hazard Identification & Control – Oregon OSHA)
- Fire Safety Induction – The Night of Safety
- First Aid Training – St. John Ambulance
- Firefighting Training – Agnice Fire Protection Ltd.
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu (Fluent)
Arabic (Basic)
Nagpuri & Bengali (Spoken)
Computer Skills
MS Office, Windows (XP–10), Diploma in Computer Applications
Timeline
Safety Officer
Hindustan Unilever Limited (Client), KPF Kolkata, Haldia & Chhindwara MP
05.2015 - 12.2023
Safety Officer
AGNICE Fire Protection Limited, TCS IT Park Kolkata
04.2013 - 04.2015
Safety Supervisor
SSE Pvt. Ltd., Iisco Steel Plant Asansol, Vedanta Aluminum Jharsuguda, JK Paper Mill Rayagada
08.2010 - 03.2013
Diploma - Industrial Safety Management
Rashtriya Technical Institute
Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) - Electronics
NCVT Bihar
Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Karnataka State Open University