Kishore Rengarajan
Edmonton
Summary
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Professional with over four years of experience conducting hygiene surveys in the quarries, mining reclamation sites, cement plants, oil and gas, manufacturing and public-sector environments. Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments, hazardous materials oversight, and industrial hygiene program implementation. Experienced in leading sampling campaigns, performing trend analysis, and delivering technical reports to clients. Proven ability to manage multiple projects autonomously, while guiding organizations toward safer practices. Currently, I am progressing toward the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Technologist - Industrial Hygiene & OHS
Pinchin Ltd.
Edmonton
10.2021 - Current
- Conduct workplace inspections and occupational hygiene assessments to evaluate compliance with exposure limits and OHS legislation.
- Performed air, noise, and chemical sampling; documented hazards; and recommended corrective actions to employers.
- Conducted compressed breathing air quality tests in accordance with CSA standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Led site safety and EHS audits, issued findings, and advised employers on corrective measures.
- Conducted inspections and hazardous materials surveys for asbestos, lead, mold, PCBs, and mercury to ensure compliance with OHS regulations during renovation and demolition projects.
- Supervised abatement projects, conducted quality assurance inspections, and enforced corrective actions to achieve zero clearance failures.
- Investigated indoor air quality complaints in healthcare, schools, and government facilities, documenting findings, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Liaised with contractors, employers, and regulators to resolve compliance issues, and ensure workplace safety.
- Authored defensible technical reports for regulators and clients, including exposure results, risk analysis, and compliance status.
- Trained and supervised staff, ensuring consistent application of regulatory enforcement.
- Mentored junior staff and coordinated subcontractors, ensuring adherence to OHS, and quality standards.
Health and Safety Coordinator
Mahindra Tractors
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Conducted safety inspections, hazard assessments, and implemented corrective action plans.
- Assisted the HSE Manager in promoting a safety culture, and developing respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs.
- Designed safety communication tools (signage, presentations, and campaigns) to increase worker awareness.
- Coordinated HSE training for staff and subcontractors.
Education
Master of Applied Science - Safety & Risk Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL, CanadaBachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Industrial hygiene sampling
- Hazard identification and control
- Noise assessment
- Indoor air quality evaluation
- Ventilation and airflow analysis
- Hazardous materials management
- Abatement monitoring
- Safety auditing and compliance
- Respirator fit testing
- Project management
- Technical report writing
- Client liaison and engagement
Certification
- On path to Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation
- H2S Alive| Fall Protection End User | WHMIS (GHS)
- Advanced NORM Training | Confined Space Entry & Monitor
- Alberta Asbestos Worker Training
- First Aid & CPR
- Construction Safety Training System (CSTS 2020)
Project Experience
- Quarry & Aggregate Operations : Coordinated and performed occupational hygiene assessments for respirable crystalline silica and particulate exposures associated with crushing, screening, loading, drilling, and haul-truck activities across cement plants, aggregate operations, and ready-mix sites for a multi-national producer.
- Mine Reclamation Surveys : Monitored dust, silica, noise, and exhaust exposures during mine remediation activities.
- Diesel & Engine Exhaust Assessments: Performed monitoring of CO, CO₂, NO, NO₂, and Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) in heavy-equipment and mobile-equipment environments, including quarry, mining, and industrial sites. Identified high-exposure areas and advised on ventilation and equipment-operation controls to mitigate acute exposure risks.
- Noise surveys: Conducted comprehensive noise campaigns, developed a noise exposure map, and recommended engineering controls to reduce exposures and improve compliance for a large scale manufacturing facilities.
- Hazardous Materials Oversight – Managed 200+ asbestos and lead abatement projects from small-scale renovations to full demolitions in schools, healthcare, and government facilities, achieving consistent zero clearance failures.
- Oil and gas : Conducted various industrial hygiene surveys for chemical, physical, and biological exposure assessments in midstream (pipelines, terminals) and downstream (refineries, storage) facilities and also Performed NORM and benzene surveys during a multiple turnaround projects at oil and gas facilities, assessing worker exposures, and providing recommendations for safe work practices in a high-risk environment.
- VOC and Solvent exposure monitoring: Conducted personal and area sampling for VOC and Solvent exposure monitoring during large-scale painting and coating operations. Recommended improved ventilation and PPE strategies, reducing worker exposure levels below OELs.
- Metal and Welding fume surveys: Performed quantitative sampling for various metals during welding, sanding, and machining operations. Delivered exposure reports with engineering control recommendations to improve compliance.
Timeline
Senior Project Technologist - Industrial Hygiene & OHS
Pinchin Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
Health and Safety Coordinator
Mahindra Tractors
06.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Applied Science - Safety & Risk Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University