GOPAL ARUMUGAM
Gobichettipalayam
Summary
Forward-thinking Environmental professional having 14 years of experience in managing Environmental metrics and regulatory compliance with respect to Environmental acts and rules. Efficiency-driven with open and clear communication style and self-motivated approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dy.Manager-HES
Epsilon Carbon Private limited
Bellary
12.2023 - Current
- Establish and implement EHS Performance Assurance Mechanisms in accordance with Company EHS Policies & Values and Business Plans.
- EIA/EC/CFE/CFO – HW Authorization and collecting the baseline data related to all compliance reporting preparation and implementing in ground level.
- Complying with ICC Responsible Care pollution prevention and other code.
- CER/ Recurring and Non-Recurring Budget planning and utilisation.
- SAP – CAPEX/REVEX PR/PO/SRN – expenditure monitoring/making report.
- Ontime Submission of all environmental compliance reports/FORMS/ and applications.
- Meeting all environmental permit limits set by KSPCB and ensure zero Non compliance.
- Operation and maintenance of 100 KLD Effluent Treatment Plant and 70 KLD Sewage treatment Plant.
- Installation and maintenance of online system in CEMS/CAAQM/ which connected to the KSPCB/CBCP – daily/monthly monitoring keep the system in health condition.
- Monitor qualitative and quantitative parameters of environment - air emissions, effluents, and hazardous & non-hazardous wastes.
- Implementing various cost-effective technologies for treatment of effluents so as to achieve the prescribed limits.
- Characterize waste streams and conduct treatability studies and develop treatment and disposal pathways in compliance to local EHS regulations and best available technologies.
- Implementation of EHS systems procedures and practices as per ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 & Responsible Care Management System.
- Meticulous implementation of EHS Documentation and Records.
JR.MANAGER-Environment
The Ramco Cements Limited
Ariyalur
10.2015 - 12.2023
- Identification and initiating Environmental Management Programs/ Projects for betterment of the company
- Conducting Environmental Audit, daily site inspections for Environmental compliance and Improvements
- Sewage treatment plant operation monitoring and troubleshooting
- Monitoring of Emission control devices to verify proper operation and ensure compliance to the Stack emission norms
- Liaison with Statutory authorities for approvals (EC) and consents (CTE, CTO), hazardous waste authorization w.r.t Water, Air & Environment protection Acts and Rules
- CPCB Online continuous emission monitoring system (OCEMS) and CAAQMS implementation for stack and ambient air quality (PM10,PM2.5,SO2&NOx) monitoring
- Emission regulation part III compliance
- Co-ordination with TNPCB and CPCB for environmental monitoring survey
- Submission of Form-I, Form- IV, Form- V and Half Yearly compliance reports to TNPCB & MOEFCC
- ESG / BRSR reporting data preparation and submission for Environmental Parameters such as GHG Emissions, Water Positive, etc
- Implementation and Certification of ISO Management System Standards QMS, EMS, OHSMS & EnMS
- Key work
- Implementation of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 50001:2018
- Conducted more than 20 Internal audit cycles and reviews to identify systemic EHS management gaps, develop corrective measures and implement solutions
- Collected and measured metrics and KPI performances to discover trends for Environmental Improvement
- Renovation of Sewage treatment Plant of 500 KLD Capacity from SAAF method to Conventional treatment method
OFFICER- EHS
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd
Hosur
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Operation and maintenance of ETP & STP facilities comprising of Biological treatment, RO plant & Multi Effect Evaporator
- Liasoning with Statutory authorities for approvals and consents w.r.t all Environmental Acts and Rules
- Submission of Form-I, Form- IV, Form- V and Half Yearly compliance reports to TNPCB
- Tracking and measurement of all quality parameters w.r.t Water and air emissions
- Management of Wastes through continuous training and minimizing the same through team projects
- Compliance to EMS standards - ISO 14001 through internal audits and enriching the awareness of people
Site Incharge- ETP
Enviro Care India Private Limited
Madurai
04.2012 - 12.2013
- Operation & Maintenance of 1250 KLD Sugar effluent treatment plant for PARRYS SUGAR INDUSTRIES LTD, RAMDURG, KARNATAKA
- Co-ordination with Parrys Sugar Industries Management for assisting monthly report, CFO renewal & Compliance report to KSPCB
- Managing the operation and maintenance of Demineralization plant (DM)
- Execution of New project of Ozonization plant in trial & error basis to reuse the second body vapor condensate water to reduce raw water consumption
- Preventive maintenance of Electrical / Mechanical equipment and update the spares requirement
- Maintaining 5 'S' audit on monthly basis and figure the house keeping plants
- Execution of Green Belt development & Rain water harvesting plan
- Maintain and disposal of hazardous waste and its management on time
- Ensure and monitor the water parameters as quality end products
Environmental Analyst
Richardson & Cruddas (1972) Ltd
Chennai
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Analysis for drinking water parameter using standard methods with state of the art instruments in JSW Steel LTD, Bellary
- Analysis for effluent & sewage water parameters in JSW Steel LTD
- Monitoring of Ambient air quality and weather station and stacks in JSW Steel
- Preparing bill and reports for monitoring parameters, also maintaining records
- Lab stock maintenance on time
Process Chemist
20 MLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant
Tirupur
07.2010 - 04.2011
- Analysis of Physico-chemical parameters of dyeing effluent (pH, TDS, Alkalinity, Acidity, TH, Ca-H, Cl, SO4, COD, BOD, DO, NTU & FRC)
- Monitoring & Operating of Biological treatment including MLSS, SVI, F/M, HRT, BOD/COD removal efficiency
Environmental Analyst-Trainee
Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board
Tirupur
05.2010 - 06.2010
- Two months long intensive laboratory training in District Environmental Laboratory, Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), Tiruppur
- Analysis of water, waste water and industrial effluents (pH, TDS, TSS, TH, CaH, Cl, SO4, COD, BOD, TOC, DO, NH3N, FRC, NTU, PO4, OIL&GREASE, NO2, NO3, METALS & MPN)
- Ambient air quality monitoring (PM2.5, PM10, SO2 & NOX)
- Stack monitoring (SPM, SO2 & NOX)
Education
PGDHSE - Environment Health And Safety
National Institute of Fire Engineering
Visakhapatnam01.2012
Master of Science - Environmental Science
PSG College of Arts & Science
Coimbatore05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology-Plant Biotechnology
Gobi Arts & Science College
Gobichettipalayam05.2008
H.S.C - Biology, Physics, Chemistry & Maths
Diamond Jubilee. Hr. Sec. School
Gobichettipalayam, Tamilnadu03.2004
SSLC -
Govt High School
Karattadipalayam, Tamilnadu03.2002
Skills
- Lead Auditor of ISO 14001:2015
- Lead Auditor of ISO 45001:2018
- Waste Water treatment
- Root Cause Analysis
- GHG Emissions mapping
- Problem-Solving
- Computer Skills
- Team Management
- Team Building
Languages
- Tamil, First Language
- English, B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Trainingandtestimonials
- NBQP Certified Lead auditor (Cert.No: CII/1218/LA-EHSMS/India/204) for ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018
- CII certified expert in Carbon Footprint (cert.no: CECF/065/062020)
- CII EHS excellence Award assessor for southern region
- Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015; ISO14001:2015; ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 50001:2018
- CPCB CEMS, CEQMS, CAAQMS and Manual monitoring trained
- Communication skills development & Team Excellence Training given by Corporate KNPL
- 5 S - Training given by external and in-house.
- Project Training in ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) at Bangalore
Personal Information
- Age: 35
- Father's Name: C.Arumugam
- Notice Period: 3 Months
- Date of Birth: 05/27/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Beginner
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Timeline
Dy.Manager-HES
Epsilon Carbon Private limited
12.2023 - Current
JR.MANAGER-Environment
The Ramco Cements Limited
10.2015 - 12.2023
OFFICER- EHS
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd
01.2014 - 10.2015
Site Incharge- ETP
Enviro Care India Private Limited
04.2012 - 12.2013
Environmental Analyst
Richardson & Cruddas (1972) Ltd
04.2011 - 04.2012
Process Chemist
20 MLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant
07.2010 - 04.2011
Environmental Analyst-Trainee
Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board
05.2010 - 06.2010
PGDHSE - Environment Health And Safety
National Institute of Fire Engineering
Master of Science - Environmental Science
PSG College of Arts & Science
Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology-Plant Biotechnology
Gobi Arts & Science College
H.S.C - Biology, Physics, Chemistry & Maths
Diamond Jubilee. Hr. Sec. School
SSLC -
Govt High School