Gokulakannan Mani
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Health and Safety Environment Manager with expertise in regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Led safety programs that resulted in zero accidents on major projects. Facilitated team collaboration and incident investigations, enhancing safety culture and environmental stewardship. Committed to supporting organizational goals through effective communication and adaptability.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety environment Manager (HSE)
Mott MacDonald Ltd.
ViJayawada
10.2020 - Current
- Managed overall health and safety at site through audits and monitoring.
- Conducted phased health and safety audits to identify improvement areas and enhance site safety standards.
- Supervised ongoing and upcoming contracts related to health, safety, and environment compliance.
- Reviewed and finalized health, safety, and environment plans for contractors to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Performed risk assessments to identify potential safety hazards throughout contract duration.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, and accidents, informing proactive safety measures.
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Developed environmental management plans for various projects.
- Monitored air, water, soil quality, waste management and hazardous material control systems for environmental compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to promote sustainable practices.
Manager EHS
KEC International Ltd
Chennai
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Identify project specific statutory & legal requirements and implements plans to comply with mandatory requirements.
- Prepared, controlled, and implemented the project-specific safety plan, obtaining client approval and advising on safety matters throughout the project.
- Prepared and obtained approval for site SHE budget of manpower and materials, ensuring adherence to budget throughout project.
- Monitored and reported safety statistics, identifying trends and areas for focused risk reduction and improvement efforts.
- Ensure the implementation of SHE norms at site/ Workers hutments and highlight the area of concern to the management.
- Investigated major incidents and accidents, submitting reports and ensuring implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Created detailed pictorial SHE audit reports and scorecards, distributing them to relevant stakeholders for review and ensuring follow-up until closure.
- Collected and compiled data for the monthly SHE report, submitting it to management for review and decision-making.
- Coordinated and assist for ISO external Audits at project sites and regional office.
- Project: Railway Project- Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which has taken up the doubling and electrification work of the Madurai-Tuticorin (through Vanchi Maniyachi) and Vanchi Maniyachi-Nagercoil sections.
Chief OHSE Manager
BL Kashyap Ltd
Chennai
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Oversaw safety protocols for employees, subcontractors, and public, ensuring compliance and reducing incidents during Chennai Metro Rail project.
- Enforced compliance with corporate and project-specific safety programs and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive safety programs tailored to the project.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective measures to enhance safety.
- Collaborated with field supervision to address complex safety considerations, including critical lifts and hazardous material handling.
- Developed targeted safety training for jobsite personnel and subcontractors, enhancing awareness and adherence to safety standards.
- Reported on safety performance metrics and outlined future safety plans.
Chief OHSE Manager
AFCONS Infra Structures Ltd.
Chennai
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Preparing (PSP) Project safety plan and CWP along and conducting internal-external MARS audit. Provides meaningful statistics to management in a timely manner to assist in the continued improvement of the workplace, health Environment, Safety, and loss control.
- Prepared SHE condition, group risk assessment, safety checklist, and inspection report instruction report. Conducted health and safety audits to ensure compliance with laws, norms, and standards.
- Coordinates HIRA Hazard identification and Risk Assessment to overall activity. Conducting routine safety inspections and safety walk on site with management and clients.
- Develop a paperwork management system to track training records and track all safety training initiatives conducted personally and outside training consultancy.
- Cultivated a culture encouraging team input in SHE management, monitored work activities, and advised management and execution team on SHE issue improvements.
- Developed and implemented emergency preparedness plans (EPPs), emergency operating procedures (EOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance organizational readiness.
- Managed Chennai Metro rail project
- Led design and construction of underground stations and tunnels
- Project Cost -Rs 2630 crore
Chief OHSE Manager
NCC LIMITED
Chennai
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Prepared SHE condition, group risk assessment, safety checklist, and inspection report instructions while conducting health and safety audits to ensure compliance with laws, norms, and standards.
- Developed and implemented emergency preparedness plans (EPPs), emergency operating procedures (EOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to strengthen organizational response capabilities.
- Develop a culture where all individuals and team provide positive input into SHE management, monitor work activities, and advise management and execution team on improvements in SHE issues.
- Coordinates HIRA Hazard identification and Risk Assessment to overall activity. Conducting routine safety inspections and safety walk on site with management and clients.
- Developed paperwork management system to track training records and safety training initiatives, enhancing oversight of compliance and effectiveness.
- Prepared project safety plan and construction work plan while conducting internal and external MARS audits.
- Managed the Chennai Metro Rail Project, focusing on key construction milestones.
- Project Details: CONSTRUCTION OF ELEVATED VIADUCT AND METRO STATIONS ASSOCIATED WORKS (11 km viaduct and 7 stations).
- Monitored project budget of Rs 620 crore to ensure financial compliance.
Deputy Manager - Safety
METEC Design and Construction Engineering Ind Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 04.2014
- Leading a Safety team, Fire team, Emergency Response team & First aid team.
- Implemented environmental, health, and safety standards at site and plant, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Executed safety system and procedures at site, enhancing operational safety.
- Ensure & maintain 100% safety and achieve 0% accident at site.
- Conducting Safety inspections and audit.
- Developed on-site emergency plan and procedures, preparing team for effective response.
- Monitored use of appropriate safety equipment during all tasks.
- Ensure Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Policy.
- Oversaw construction of MEP services for industrial facility project.
Safety Engineer
Eastern Overseas Ltd
06.2003 - 06.2010
- Achieved 100% safety compliance and zero accidents at site.
- Implemented safety systems and procedures to enhance operational safety.
- Maintained and ensured compliance with site safety activities.
- Oversaw safety compliance with government guidelines.
- Led an Emergency Response team.
- Maintain & Supervising the Construction & Erection Safety activities.
- Facilitated communication with clients and government officials to ensure project alignment.
- Project: Transmission line and substation construction & Mobile tower and erection and allied substation cable laying works.
- Client: Tamil Nādu Electric City Board & BSNL Ltd.
Education
M. Tech. - Industrial safety engineering
B.E. - Mechanical
Anna University
Diploma - Industrial Safety Management
NIFE
Advanced Diploma - Fire & Industrial Safety Management
BSS-NDA-Govt of India
PG Diploma - Environment Safety Engineering
Diploma - Fire & Safety Engineering
NIFE
ISO 45001 Lead Auditer -
IRCA
UKManaging Safety -
IOSH
30 HRS -
OSHA
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety management
- Safety audits
- Environmental compliance
- Training coordination
- Incident investigation
- Accident investigation
- Response planning
- Environmental management
- Regulatory frameworks
- Regulatory audits
- Safety regulations
- Training coordination
- Sustainable practices
- Site traffic control
- Problem solving
- Safety management
Affiliations
National safety council (NSC), IMTN582
Certification
- Fire Safety
- Eletrical Safety
- Industrial Safety Management
- Confined safety
- Scaffolding safety
- Environment safety
Certification Statement
I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that this CV correctly describes my qualifications and my experience.
Certifier
Gokulakannan M
Position
Chief HSE Manager
Languages
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Certificates And Trainings
- Industrial Safety Management, from MSME Development Institute Government of India
- Scaffolding safety
- Fire safety
- Environment safety
- COSHH
- Confined safety
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 23 years and 3 months
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Telugu
Beginner
A1
Malayalam
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Health and Safety environment Manager (HSE)
Mott MacDonald Ltd.
10.2020 - Current
Manager EHS
KEC International Ltd
09.2019 - 01.2020
Chief OHSE Manager
BL Kashyap Ltd
10.2018 - 04.2019
Chief OHSE Manager
AFCONS Infra Structures Ltd.
11.2016 - 09.2018
Chief OHSE Manager
NCC LIMITED
04.2014 - 10.2016
Deputy Manager - Safety
METEC Design and Construction Engineering Ind Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 04.2014
Safety Engineer
Eastern Overseas Ltd
06.2003 - 06.2010
M. Tech. - Industrial safety engineering
B.E. - Mechanical
Anna University
Diploma - Industrial Safety Management
NIFE
Advanced Diploma - Fire & Industrial Safety Management
BSS-NDA-Govt of India
PG Diploma - Environment Safety Engineering
Diploma - Fire & Safety Engineering
NIFE
ISO 45001 Lead Auditer -
IRCA
Managing Safety -
IOSH
30 HRS -
OSHA