N. KANNAN
Hosur
Summary
With 17 years of accomplished experience in production within the chemical, water treatment, and engineering industries, I also have 15 years of expertise in industrial safety across the chemical and automotive sectors. My core areas include training and awareness, sustaining safety culture, accident prevention, environmental management, occupational health, and ESG sustainability.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager-EHS
TVS Sundram Fasteners Limited
2015.11 - Current
- Leading the safety department and team to promote a safety-first culture and ensure safety compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensuring the safety & well-being of 5 units (2000 Manpower) employees
- Conduct regular training for new joiners, Permanent operators, Management staff, Contractors & Visitors
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessment and inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective actions
- Develop, implement, and communicate the EHS organizational objectives
- Prepare and review of HSE plan, procedures like work instruction and on-site Emergency Preparedness plan, Mock Drill, and Fire & Safety manual
- Investigate the Accidents/Incidents/near-miss accidents, corrective & preventive actions
- EHS Related customer audit compliances
- Ensure the reliability of ‘Fire Protection’ system and Equipment
- Conduct safety committee meetings and records for MOM points and corrective measures
- Conduct various safety promotional activities (Safety Day/Fire Safety Day/ Environment Day celebrations etc.)
- Identify and implement the best practices in workplace areas to reduce risk
- Implement & Ensure the Work permit systems (Hot work, Height work, Electrical work, Civil work Permit, and Confined Space Entry, etc)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Manager–Safety
Sungwoo Stamping Pvt Ltd
2013.01 - 2015.10
- Company Overview: KOREAN MNC Manufacturer of Automotive Press Mould/Welded Sheet Metal Components (Tier-1 Supplier to Hyundai Motor India Limited)
- Ensure material handling safety and transportation safety
- Implemented the work permit system
- Ensure accident prevention and conduct training programs for operators, contractors, and management staff
- KOREAN MNC Manufacturer of Automotive Press Mould/Welded Sheet Metal Components (Tier-1 Supplier to Hyundai Motor India Limited)
Senior Officer-EHS
Chemfab Alkalies Industries Ltd
2011.06 - 2013.01
- Company Overview: Chemical plant, Pondicherry
- Ensure process chemical safety Management, Chemical handling, and Storage of chemical safety
- Ensure transportation of hazardous chemicals reaches to customer end
- Coordinated the On-site/ 0ff site Emergency Management System along with District authorities
- Ensure & implement the negative suction pressure system in Chlorine production, Storage, and Bottling plants to avoid toxic gas exposure to atmospheric air
- Coordinated with the maintenance team for the Erection and commissioning of the fire protection system
- Chemical plant, Pondicherry
Safety Engineer
Senthil Associates
2009.07 - 2011.03
- Company Overview: Consultancy Service, Chennai
- Worked along with a competent person and learned about statutory inspection requirements in various industries
- Consultancy Service, Chennai
Process Engineer cum Safety Officer
Lords Chloro Alkalies Ltd
2006.12 - 2009.06
- Company Overview: Chemical Plant, Alwar, Rajasthan
- Implemented the work permit system
- Implemented Fire protection system for new plant (Tri Chloro Ethylene, Solvent Plant)
- Chemical Plant, Alwar, Rajasthan
Process operator
Kharafi National Co.
2004.07 - 2006.06
- Company Overview: O & M Works, W.L.L, Kuwait
- Worked as STP operator in a common treatment plant with RO technology
- O & M Works, W.L.L, Kuwait
Process operator
Triplex Glass Pvt Ltd
1999.03 - 2004.06
- Production of automobile and domestic tuffen glasses using float glass as a raw material with electric furnaces
Sr.Foreman (Process)
Modi Alkalies Ltd
1991.08 - 1999.02
- Company Overview: Chlor alkali chemicals, Rajasthan
- Handled Chlor alkali plant equipment like Hydrochloric acid synthesis tower, Caustic soda, Chlorine, Hydrogen production Cell house
- Chlor alkali chemicals, Rajasthan
Plant Operator
JBF Industries ltd
1989.02 - 1991.07
- Production schedule, planning, and operation
- Handled various types of Endo Thermic and exothermic Reactors and distillation processes (Including vacuum Distillation) by producing Tetra chloroethane, Tri chloroethylene (End products Solvents)
- Handled acetylene purification dryers and hydrochloric acid scrubbers
Education
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety - Industrial Safety, India
CLI(Central Labour Institute), Ministry of Labour, Mumbai
Mumbai, India04.2011
Diploma in Chemical Technology - Chemical , India
Technical Board, Tamil Nadu
Tamilnadu04.1989
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Successfully commissioned a new fire protection system
- Successfully got approval for Site Appraisal from the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Tamilnadu Government in 2018
- Participated in TQM and got the DEMING award from Japan in 2018
- Developed DOJO-Simulator-based training centre in 2020
- Successfully implemented ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 System in 2023
Certificatesandtraining
- Safety Officer- Refresher Course, 2008, 4 days, CLI (Central Labour Institute), Mumbai
- EMS-OHSAS-Internal Auditor Training Course, 2012, 3 days, DNV, Chennai
- ISO 14001 Certification, 2012, 5 days, DNV, Chennai
- EMS-OHSAS-Internal Auditor Training Course, 2015, 3 days, Fouryes TQM, Chennai
- Certificate Course on ESG & Sustainability, 2024, 2 Months, Delhi University & Associated with ESG Research Foundation
Languages
Tamil
English
Hindi
Telugu
Kannada
Mobilenumbers
- 8056198774
- 8072349532
Personal Information
- Age: 57
- Title: Senior ESH & ESG Professional
- Date of Birth: 03/05/67
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
ISO: 14001 & ISO: 45001
Additional Information
ESG Core Competencies:
CSR Activities. Environmental Impact Assessment, Carbon Footprint Reduction Initiatives at unit level. Supplier Sustainability ESG assessment & Online Report for Hyundai, KIA (QESG Assessor). Synesgy-Italy, Mahindra & Mahindra, Lucas TVS) & ESG awareness training to all Level ESG Data collection for the Corporate ESG team.
Timeline
Manager-EHS
TVS Sundram Fasteners Limited
2015.11 - Current
Manager–Safety
Sungwoo Stamping Pvt Ltd
2013.01 - 2015.10
Senior Officer-EHS
Chemfab Alkalies Industries Ltd
2011.06 - 2013.01
Safety Engineer
Senthil Associates
2009.07 - 2011.03
Process Engineer cum Safety Officer
Lords Chloro Alkalies Ltd
2006.12 - 2009.06
Process operator
Kharafi National Co.
2004.07 - 2006.06
Process operator
Triplex Glass Pvt Ltd
1999.03 - 2004.06
Sr.Foreman (Process)
Modi Alkalies Ltd
1991.08 - 1999.02
Plant Operator
JBF Industries ltd
1989.02 - 1991.07
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety - Industrial Safety, India
CLI(Central Labour Institute), Ministry of Labour, Mumbai
Diploma in Chemical Technology - Chemical , India
Technical Board, Tamil Nadu
ISO: 14001 & ISO: 45001
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