HITESH KOLI
Head - Health Safety Environment (HSE)
Thane East
Summary
High-performing EHS professional with CSP (Certified Safety Professional) from BCSP-USA possessing 19+ years of EHS experience developing and implementing safety and health programs in Electrical | Manufacturing | Construction | Luggage industries. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
EHS Head
VIP Industries Ltd
01.2020 - Current
- Spearheading EHS function for multi-location Project sites spread across 8 factories in India/Bangladesh with 4 Regional Distribution Centre, 21 warehouses
- Exhibited leadership in managing the entire gamut of operations through formulation of EHS Policies with focus on EHS Management System, resource allocation, certification, EHS risk assessment, audits, investigations, regulatory compliance, training, resource planning & Contractor management and its implementation
- Established KPIs and implemented preventive and corrective actions to eliminate the root causes of poor quality and delivery problems
- Created SOP's and training guides for projects involving multi-departmental coordination for India, China and Bangladesh operations
- Reduced workplace accidents by conducting thorough risk assessments and providing employee training on proper safety procedures.
- Advising Business CEO in deriving EHS strategies, key EHS risks and its implementation
- Managed hazardous materials disposal programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations while minimizing environmental impact from facility operations.
- Adapting and modifying the corporate EHS standards as per legal requirements of the country
- Championed environmental sustainability initiatives by identifying areas for waste reduction, energy conservation, and pollution prevention.
- Lead site EHS managers and ensure effective operation of the regions
- Conduct Risk Assessment and Develop Contingency Plans for potential problems
- Develop emergency management team and perform mock drills on periodic intervals
- Driving Continuous Improvement (CI) of safety culture across VIP sites
- Developing SOPs and identify/eliminate hazards while enforcing safety policy
- Ensure compliance with all standards, programs, policies, and procedures (environment, health, safety, quality, maintenance, and production).
EHS Head - EPC Business Units
SIEMENS Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Responsible for EHS management in 54 Electrical Substation Projects and 2 factories across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Nepal
- Acted as representative of Siemens in India at various forums like International HSE Conference, OSH Exhibition, NTPC, Reliance, Godrej
- Managing the countries risk portfolios and support EHS implementation & monitoring
- Support Asia Pacific countries in terms of EHS matters
- Collecting accident statistics and reporting to Corporate EHS Head and Business Unit Heads
- Reviewing & analyzing data from unsafe acts/situations, audits, accident investigations, near misses, to provide Strategic intervention for implementing sustainable actions
- Managing and monitoring corporate audits from Germany and its closure
- Develop and implement EHS Strategies for project sites and factories across India, Srilanka, Bangladesh and Nepal
- Implement Global EHS standards of the company at Project sites and factories
- Develop and conduct various EHS Training programs on different topics as per the business requirements
- Conduct EHS Workshops for Business Partners, Project Managers and EHS Teams within the countries
- Collaborate efficiently with all Stake Holders and project teams within Siemens Group.
Manager Safety
Godrej & Boyce Ltd (Vikhroli Factory)
10.2013 - 01.2017
- EHS Manager – Head of 3 Plants in Process Equipment Division (Plant 15, Plant 19, Plant 15 A)
- Received appreciation as master of ceremonies for a full day program on completing 25 years for EHS Department in front of Mr
- Godrej.
Deputy Manager Safety
Crompton Greaves Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2013
- EHS Manager – Head of 2 factories and 5 R&D Facilities
- Innovated and developed an in-house safety pole as an anchorage point to work safely on top of the transformers.
Asst. Manager Safety
ACC Concrete Ltd
10.2008 - 09.2010
- EHS - Western Zone Head (India), Head of 11 ready mix concrete batching plants.
EHS Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Limited (ECC) Division
05.2006 - 09.2008
- Implement EHS Standards in projects to achieve zero incidents
- Projects Handled: UB City - Bangalore, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited - Hubli Transmission line 400kv/220kv, Oberoi Constructions Pvt Limited - Mumbai Andheri, Larsen & Toubro Limited (Mumbai Regional Office), Mumbai International Airport Limited.
Safety Officer
AFCONS Infrastructure Limited
03.2005 - 04.2006
- Implement EHS standards to keep the employees and users safe during National Highway NH7 Construction from Hebbal to Devanahali (Bangalore – Hyderabad National Highway Project)
- Appreciation from the Bangalore commissioner for implementation high-class road safety during the event of Shri Shri Ravi Shankarji at Jhakur, Bangalore.
Safety Officer
Annapurna Constructions (Larsen & Toubro Limited)
07.2004 - 02.2005
- Ensure EHS standards during the installation of all activities related to HVAC inside the Nuclear power plant - Tarapur Atomic power plant - Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL).
Education
BTech (Electrical) -
Kalinga University
Advance Diploma (Fire Safety & Industrial Environmental Eng.) - undefined
MSBTE
PGDBA - undefined
Welingkar Institute of Mgt
Advance Diploma Industrial Safety - undefined
MSBTE
Skills
Drive Safety Culture transformation
Executive Leadership/ Strategic Planning
Embedding EHS into business & Upselling
Global stakeholder management
Improving occupational safety
Contractor Safety Program
Training Need Analysis
EHS Metrics
Ergonomic risk
SME on all EHS related activities
Workers Compensation Management
Zero Harm Culture
Implementation of ISO principles
Environmental / Safety laws & regulations
Hazard Identification
Risk Assessment
Websites
Certification
ESG Certification, Bureau Veritas, 2024
Current Location
India
Passport Validity
Valid Until 2033
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
EHS Head
VIP Industries Ltd
01.2020 - Current
EHS Head - EPC Business Units
SIEMENS Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2019
Manager Safety
Godrej & Boyce Ltd (Vikhroli Factory)
10.2013 - 01.2017
Deputy Manager Safety
Crompton Greaves Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2013
Asst. Manager Safety
ACC Concrete Ltd
10.2008 - 09.2010
EHS Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Limited (ECC) Division
05.2006 - 09.2008
Safety Officer
AFCONS Infrastructure Limited
03.2005 - 04.2006
Safety Officer
Annapurna Constructions (Larsen & Toubro Limited)
07.2004 - 02.2005
BTech (Electrical) -
Kalinga University
Advance Diploma (Fire Safety & Industrial Environmental Eng.) - undefined
MSBTE
PGDBA - undefined
Welingkar Institute of Mgt
Advance Diploma Industrial Safety - undefined
MSBTE