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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
PERSONAL DOSSIER
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Gopinath J (A) Gopidhakshan.J

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic safety professional with a proven track record of delivering proactive support to internal and external customers in both office and operational environments. Expertise in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards through comprehensive inspections, thorough documentation of policies, and meticulous incident investigations. Strong background in training and development, focusing on fostering team collaboration and driving measurable results through innovative curriculum design and instructional techniques. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently developing effective training programs that elevate team performance and boost productivity.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD TRAINER- NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
12.2021 - Current
  • Increased employee retention rates by providing ongoing support and mentorship to new hires during their onboarding process.
  • Managed a team of trainers, effectively delegating tasks and monitoring performance to maintain high-quality training delivery.
  • Championed a shift towards blended learning approaches that combined face-to-face instruction with digital tools for an enhanced learning experience.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization by regularly sharing industry trends and best practices among colleagues.
  • Facilitated learning through classroom instruction, on-the-job coaching and virtual training for 2000 employees.
  • Created training schedules for trainees and presented weekly training programs.
  • Evaluated trainee progress through assessments and feedback surveys, refining course content as needed for maximum effectiveness.
  • Improved employee skill sets by developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Developed and delivered up-to-date training information to enhance employee performance, boosting employee efficiency [90]%.
  • Consistently updated training materials to reflect the latest industry standards, ensuring that employees stayed current in their respective fields.
  • Boosted trainee engagement with interactive training sessions that included role-plays, simulations, and group activities.
  • Spearheaded the creation of a company-wide knowledge-sharing platform, fostering cross-departmental communication and collaboration.
  • Mentored junior trainers in effective teaching methodologies, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Introduced innovative gamification strategies into training sessions, making learning more enjoyable while reinforcing key concepts.
  • Utilized candidate sourcing and recruitment via networking, cold calls and online recruiting resources to search for qualified individuals.
  • Implemented robust tracking systems to monitor employee progress throughout various stages of their training journey.

Safety Officer /Manager on Duty

BL Harbert International
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Plans, directs and manages all Safety activities performed on multiple jobsites with minimal direction from Corporate or Branch Office Management.
  • Conducts Health and Safety Training Programs and maintain all records as needed for the project.
  • Analyzes all processes, operations, and facilities for hazards and changes, or eliminates the hazards.
  • Assists with/maintains daily STAs (Safety Task Assignments) with all Company work crews on the project
  • Trains and ensures that Company employees maintain compliance with Client's (OBO) Lockout/Tagout program
  • Performs duties as a scaffolding competent person including: daily inspections of scaffolding and training employees to work on scaffolding
  • Conducts and documents jobsite/facility/crane inspections and audits and reports findings to Corporate and Branch Office Management
  • Provides confined space training as necessary on the project
  • Assists with creating and implementing lift plans for a variety of rigging and crane tasks, including critical lift plans.
  • Provides operator training for equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, etc.
  • Investigates the causes of all accidents and injuries, and completes reports as required. Uses Accidents/near misses, etc. as training to help prevent future occurrences.
  • Provides jobsite Health and Safety Support/Marketing
  • Performs New Employee Orientations/hiring for the Branch & satellite project locations
  • Inventories and maintains appropriate quantities of all necessary safety equipment and PPE.
  • Interacts/communicates with the Branch safety director to recommend improvements to safety policies and procedures based on periodic site audits. Coordinates with all functional areas within the Branch to assure safety, security, physical and environmental issues and procedures are fully understood and executed.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Department of states – DOS – OBO Project – In Charge for NOB, CMR,CCAP,HCAP, SDA SPX, MSGR : Safety Manager- December 2020 – December 2021: (EM385-1-1)

Assistant Safety Manager / Safety Manager

BL Harbert International Beirut
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Providing Safety training to Engineers and staffs by using presentations& videos.
  • Induction Training to Newcomers, Tools box Talk and providing training to labors.
  • Implementation and Compliance of HSE Plan and Procedures.
  • Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment (HIRA), JSA, and ensuring Implementation of Control Measures.
  • Conducted six Site Safety Audits, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Preparing Near miss reports, Accident Analysis Etc. Hazard Communication and Recording HSE Induction Training, and OJT, Permit-to-Work System Compliance for Excavation, Hot work, Confined Space Work, LOTO etc.
  • Monthly & Weekly Safety Report. LOTO.
  • Accident Investigation Report. Monthly Safety Deviation Report.
  • Method statement & Risk Assessment.
  • Work Permit like Height work Permit, Hot work permit etc.
  • First aid report.
  • Electrical safety checklist.
  • Fire Extinguisher checklist, Housekeeping checklist
  • EM-385-1-1 – US Army-OSHAS Construction safety.
  • Mock drill, Accident Investigation Report, Monthly Safety Deviation Report.
  • Job safety Analysis
  • Acted as a Safety manager for 1 year

SAFETY HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER (SHPM)

DesBuild Limak D&K JV
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Responsible for managing and delivering workplace health and safety policies and procedures across the sites.
  • Contribute to health and safety initiatives within the business to drive a positive safety culture.
  • Develop creative and innovative solutions and interventions, to support the drive for proactive safety management working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency across sites.
  • Oversee the delivery of health & safety training including for example manual handling, first aid and fire warden training.
  • Advise management on a range of specialist areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, working at height, noise, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases.
  • Carrying out H&S Inspections.
  • Improve site communication and attend site safety meetings.
  • Lead accident/incident investigations and produce reports with root cause analysis.
  • Temporary construction Site Facility – US Embassy, Beirut- Lebanon
  • Overseas Building Operation -OBO Project. Department of States –DOS Standard: (EM385-1-1)

SAFETY MANAGER

American Iraq Solution Group
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Manages and implements the field safety program and team for construction projects.
  • Communicates safety philosophies and values of the Company with safety team members, construction site foreman, superintendents, and project managers to ensure understanding, compliance and acceptance of the Company’s safety programs and policies.
  • Acts as a resource to help field and office staff interpret company, owner and government policies and recommendations.
  • Compiles accident statistics, trending analysis and recommend changes or additions to the safety program(s) to address identified trends.
  • Administers and monitors Company drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company, federal and state requirements.
  • Implements accident and incident reporting protocols to ensure that the project team submits information and reports through the proper channels in a timely manner.
  • Provides assistance to Safety team members in accident or incident investigations to ensure the investigation is properly documented and reported and the abatements are implemented properly.
  • Works closely with the external insurance company contacts in reporting and managing safety-related claims and assists Safety team members in monitoring medical treatment of injured employees.
  • Conducts regular safety audits of construction projects. Identifies, documents and recommends abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions. Issues reports to field superintendent and project management staff detailing hazards and abatement techniques. Follows-up with the superintendent to ensure safety issues were abated in a timely manner.
  • May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives.
  • May partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and strategic training plans.
  • May analyze training needs to develop new and improve existing training programs.
  • May develop effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.
  • May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance effective learning experiences.
  • May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.
  • 400 Plus Labors –Afghanistan - US Army Corps Projects Construction Project
  • Standard: (EM385-1-1)

SAFETY MANAGER

American Iraq Solution Group
06.2008 - 09.2009
  • Conduct regular onsite assessments to ensure all activities and contractor work comply with company EHS policies and UK regulations.
  • Provide practical, technical guidance to project teams to eliminate hazards, particularly in relation to electrical and high-voltage safety.
  • Assist in developing comprehensive incident reports, EHS communications, and safety progress reports for stakeholders.
  • Coordinate, review, and help deliver critical safety communications, including Toolbox Talks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments.
  • Support the EHS Engineer in developing and delivering engaging safety training initiatives for employees and contractors.
  • Act as a professional representative of the company when interacting with vendors, project teams, contractors, and local officials.
  • IRAQ SAFETY OFFICER / US Army Corps Projects Construction Project
  • Standard: EM-385-1-1 – US Army-OSHAS Construction safety
  • American Army Base, SCANIA.
  • Construction division Convoy Support center– CQC / RMS Manager.
  • Having good Knowledge in BS, IEC, NEMA, ABB International Electrical Standards.

Project Engineer

Sintex Industries Limited
06.2006 - 11.2007
  • Installation of 326 Permanent shelters (Little Andaman, Nancowrie Group of Islands, Great Nicobar)
  • Construction of 326 Permanent shelters, Installation of permanent shelters with electric connections to resident buildings, Installing Street light on road, overall control of constructing and commission the scheme.
  • Plastic Section: Over all control of Daily work activities involving like fixing of all Sintex Shelters, Sintex meter box and Maintenance work. Dealership deciding Authority, Power of Attorney, Electrical Projects Overall In-charge For Andaman & Nicobar.
  • Procurement: Obtain quotations and secure competitive bids for one – time purchase of goods – include volume purchase agreements / blanket purchase agreements. Attain cost savings through appropriate request for quotation from vendors, secure competitive bids, conduct vendor review and selection. Negotiate with vendors for the lowest costs and analyze market price and product mix checks for determination of competiveness. Arranging materials to the proper site .doing negotiation with contractors.
  • Prefab division Construction Project

Education

Diploma - Cooperative management

Tamilnadu cooperative union

Bachelor of Law - undefined

Dr Ambedkar Global Law College
01.2025

MBA - HR

Madras University
01.2014

PG Diploma - Health Safety Environment

Annamalai University
01.2010

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

AMS Engineering College
01.2004

Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

AMS Polytechnic, Director of Technical education
01.2000

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office and Windows OS
  • Team leadership
  • Coaching and development
  • Effective training delivery
  • Effective coaching methods
  • Needs assessment expertise
  • Feedback evaluation
  • Workforce engagement
  • Employee training
  • Delegating tasks
  • Operations oversight

Accomplishments

  • Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents by 90 %.

Certification

  • OSHAS - 30 Hours construction safety- EM-385-1-1. Certified.
  • EM385-1-1 – 40 Hours OSHAS Training Certified.
  • NEBOSH Certified.
  • IOSH Certified.
  • Master trainer certified by OSHA.
  • Fall Protection Competent Person – OSHA Certified.
  • Scaffold Safety Awareness- OSHA.
  • Scaffold erector Certified.
  • Fire Extinguisher – certified.
  • First Aid – St. Johns ambulance-Certified.
  • Demolition – NAVFAC Certified.
  • Confined space entry – NAVFAC Certified.
  • Excavation/Trenching – NAVFAC Certified.
  • Electrical Safety – NAVFAC Certified.
  • Scaffolding – NAVFAC Certified.
  • Fall Protection – NAVFAC Certified.
  • Crane & Hoists – NAVFAC Certified.
  • Lockout / Tagout – NAVFAC Certified.
  • Rigging – NAVFAC Certified.
  • PG Diploma in HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT – Certified.
  • Auditor Training:
  • OSHAS 18001 Lead Auditor- Internal Auditor Authorized from British Standard International.

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Disclaimer

I hereby solemnly declare that all the information furnished above is true and best of my knowledge and belief. (J.Gopinath (A) GopiDhakshan)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • SAFETY PROFESSIONAL – LEAD TRAINER- NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH
  • Freelancer for:
  • Green world training group: Safety lead Trainer.
  • Client: Amazon, Nestle, Harsco, etc
  • Specialist in training: fire fighting, first-aid, confined space; work at height, LOTO, fall protection scaffoldings, Excavation, Rigging, crane safety etc.
  • Safety Trainers are tasked with a variety of important duties that contribute directly to the safety culture of an organization. Their primary responsibility is to conduct safety training sessions that are both engaging and informative. They create educational materials that are accessible and relevant to the employees’ specific roles and responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and updating training modules and materials in line with the latest safety standards and regulations.
  • Conducting regular safety workshops and seminars for employees at all levels.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and making adjustments as necessary.
  • Ensuring that all safety training records are maintained accurately and are up-to-date.
  • Collaborating with management to develop safety policies and procedures.
  • Providing support and guidance to employees on safety-related issues.
  • Develop and conduct safety training sessions for employees
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations
  • Create and update safety training materials and hand-outs
  • Conduct safety audits and inspections
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of safety training programs
  • Maintain records of training activities and employee progress
  • Collaborate with management to identify safety training needs
  • Provide guidance and support to employees on safety practices
  • Investigate workplace incidents and provide recommendations
  • Stay current with industry safety standards and best practices

PERSONAL DOSSIER

  • Date of Birth: 1982-12-05
  • Father name: G. Jayachandran
  • Age: 42 Years
  • Address: No.39 Rajaji street Extn, Lakshmipuram, Chennai - 600 099, Tamilnadu
  • Passport Number: L9270685

Timeline

LEAD TRAINER- NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
12.2021 - Current

Safety Officer /Manager on Duty

BL Harbert International
12.2020 - 12.2021

Assistant Safety Manager / Safety Manager

BL Harbert International Beirut
06.2018 - 08.2020

SAFETY HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER (SHPM)

DesBuild Limak D&K JV
02.2017 - 10.2017

SAFETY MANAGER

American Iraq Solution Group
07.2012 - 10.2014

SAFETY MANAGER

American Iraq Solution Group
06.2008 - 09.2009

Project Engineer

Sintex Industries Limited
06.2006 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Law - undefined

Dr Ambedkar Global Law College

MBA - HR

Madras University

PG Diploma - Health Safety Environment

Annamalai University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

AMS Engineering College

Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

AMS Polytechnic, Director of Technical education

Diploma - Cooperative management

Tamilnadu cooperative union
Gopinath J (A) Gopidhakshan.J