Gaurav Rajpurohit
Beawar, Rajasthan
Summary
Experienced security professional with over +12 years of strategic, tactical, and operational expertise in industrial and corporate security. I have worked with a variety of businesses in sectors including corporate, ports and logistics, energy, cement, petrochemicals, polyester, composites, fiber, realty, airports, green energy, data centers, digital, RMRW, mining, solar manufacturing, and PNG/CNG gas. I have also worked in transmission and defense & aerospace sectors for highly reputable organizations in India such as Adani Group and Reliance Group.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Security & Fire
Ambuja Cements Ltd
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive security policies, procedures, and best practices to safeguard all personnel at the Integrated Cement Plant.
- Owned and executed Security automation Transformation Initiative project valued at 3 Crores and established an Integrated Security Command Center for the site. This center is equipped with advanced features to effectively mitigate risks within the site, township, and mines.
- Managed the security operations budget and collaborated with vendors to procure necessary equipment. Conducted thorough investigations into suspicious activities and potential threats to proactively prevent any untoward incidents.
- Ensured strict compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines pertaining to cybersecurity and physical security.
- Played a crucial role in promoting Adani's values and culture within Ambuja Cement. I collaborated with various stakeholders, including employees, local communities, and partners, to enhance our processes and drive positive change.
- Coordinated with various departments to implement emergency response plans in the event of a breach or threat.
- Evaluated current security operations and personnel to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained strong working relationships with local and state government agencies, fostering close collaboration on investigations and to enhance protection against criminal activity.
- Enforced access control and video management system measures in accordance with established protocols.
- Organized emergency response drills to prepare response teams for any potential scenarios.
- Govern and ensured routine maintenance checks on fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, alarm systems, doors, and locks. Oversaw the daily operations of the Fire Department, developing policies and procedures related to safety, training, recruitment, retention, records management, discipline, and administrative matters.
- Provided strategic advice to senior management on reducing risks associated with internal threats such as sabotage or espionage.
- Collaborated with Human Resources staff to ensure effective communication between departments on industrial relations matters and handled Workers Unions effectively.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize traffic flow across various departments.
Lead - Budget, FP&A, P&C, L&D,Contractual Manpower
Adani Enterprises Ltd
Ahmedabad
12.2018 - 09.2023
- Collation, Review, Optimization and planning of Group Security Services OPEX/CAPEX budget with target of 10% efficiency across the Businesses.
- Coordination with APEX Members and Promoters office, CFOs, CPOs, CHROs, Audits team to formulate Security Strategies across the Businesses.
- Timely Funds allocation in SAP (OPEX & CAPEX) from FC for the utilization and execution of the tasks with Judicious approach.
- Played vital role in biggest Merger of ACC & Ambuja Cements businesses into Adani Group.
- Monitor Manpower Deployment/ Service orders/ Compliances/ Payment to Security Guard/ Payments to Service Providers and Performance through Monthly OMP MIS.
- Standardization of Wage Structure for all the businesses in all states Optimization of Security OPEX by10% and Manpower reduction by 5%YoY.
- Established Security Management for Adani Corporate House HQ with minimum man-guarding.
- Resource Planning for emerging Businesses and transformation of Executive Protection Team.
- Collaborated with reputed Institutions to enhance competency of On roll Staff as a L&D Head.
- Identification of the Courses/ Seminars/ Certifications, Finalization of nominations and execution of the 200+ L&D Initiatives across the Group.
- Organized a Team building event for Ahmedabad based Security Employees and their families for five years.
- Review and Onboarding of Security Service Providers for the Adani Group - Finalized SLAs, Commercials and Service Contracts.
- Helped in designing strategy for business integration and data analytics.
Security Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd
Surat, Vadodara, Mumbai
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Served at Petrochemical, Hydrocarbon, Composites, Executive Protection vertical of Reliance Industries Limited at Hazira, Vadodara and Mumbai Units.
- Developed and enforced security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect confidential information.
- Audited existing security systems for potential vulnerabilities and implemented corrective measures as necessary.
- Investigated security incidents to determine root cause, impact, and recommend remediation plans.
- Managed a team of Security Officers responsible for monitoring CCTV cameras and responding to alarms.
- Ensured personnel, asset safety. Implemented counter strategies.
- Maintained arms records and ensured safe custody.
- Handled disasters, assisted Fire Department, ensured personnel safety.
- Monitored safety during construction and shutdowns.
- Ensured Swift management of incidents, recording, reporting and escalation.
- As Control-Room In-charge, used surveillance for proactive leads.
- Supervised access for Safe entry-exit operations; liaisons with authorities.
- Implemented ISPS Code for safety at Jetty Security.
- Designed trainings to enhanced operational resilience.
- Ensured Efficient Logistics by streamlining raw material receipt, product,dispatch processes for RIL Hazira Division and Vadodara Composites Division.
- Handled Mega events like IPS, ISL for Mumbai Indians and Managed the Event Security and Administration.
- Played vital role in designing material MAnagement and Supply chain management site through implementing RP2 and SAP Servers.
Education
Master of Science - Physics
JNVU
Jodhpur06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
JNVU
Jodhpur06-2009
Senior Secondary - PCM
Sardar Sr Secondary School
Jodhpur06-2006
Skills
- Business Continuity
- Compliance Management
- Security management
- Crisis Management
- Security Tech Deployment
- Employee Development
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Expense Control
- Budget Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategy Development
- Risk Assessment and Audits
- Learning Management Systems
- Procurement Management
- Event Coordination
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supply Management
- Multitasking
Certification
- PGDBM - Emeritus Institute of Management, Singapore.
- Certification in “Industrial and Corporate Security Management”
- CSM – Certified Security Manager, M/s Corp International
- MDP on Finance for non-Finance from AIIM – Ahmedabad.
- MDP on Data Analytics from AIIM-Ahmedabad.
- International Course on Transportation Planning and Safety by IIT Delhi.
- ISMS Certification from bureau Veritas.
- NCC Air wing “C” Certificate with “A” Grade.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Head of Security & Fire
Ambuja Cements Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Lead - Budget, FP&A, P&C, L&D,Contractual Manpower
Adani Enterprises Ltd
12.2018 - 09.2023
Security Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Physics
JNVU
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
JNVU
Senior Secondary - PCM
Sardar Sr Secondary School
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