PREMKUMAR GUNASHEKAR
No. 14, 6th Cross Street, Goparasanallur, Kattupakkam, Chennai
Summary
Diligent Health & Safety professional with 15+ years experience of handling and delivering Health & Safety Standards specialized in performing routine safety inspection & management systems in Industrial facility and leading sustainable solutions in below areas:
- From 2015 June to till date – Working as Asst. General Manager - HSE at East wind Footwear Company Ltd., Tiruvannamalai covering safety & health in Infrastructure construction machinery & special equipment operations, Power management operations etc…
- From 2014 May to 2015 May - Worked as Executive Engineer - HSE at Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd., Chennai key responsibilities include health & safety risk assessment in waste treatment plants, Minerals & Stone Quarries and Industrial sectors
- From 2011 Dec to 2014 May - Worked as Project Engineer at ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA (P) Ltd., Chennai covering pre-assessment of Health & Safety & Environment aspects in Mining Projects, Infrastructure and Industrial projects
- From 2008 Sep to 2011 Apr - Worked as Project Associate in association with Caledonian Environment Centre, UK conducting audits and training for Health & Safety operations in waste management projects
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. General Manager - HSE
EASTWIND FOOTWEAR COMPANY LIMITED
06.2015 - Current
- Safety & EHS operations incharge for footwear manufacturing plant
- Responsible for complete safety of assigned projects in all civil, Electrical, infrastructure and utilities installation, operation & maintenance in factory
- Conduct preventive maintenance for fire alarm panel, smoke detectors and alarm call points to ensure fire, life safety systems are operational
- Conducting periodical safety drills & Audits, safety training, tool box meetings to all workers and supervisory employees
- Planning& procuring of PPEs, safety devices, inspect & arrange to maintain fire extinguishers
- Handling trained firefighting manpower in plant and responsible for fire mock drill as per statutory requirement
- Identify hazard potential to provide & upgrade fire prevention & protection facilities from time to time
- Preparation of specification and data sheets for various firefighting/safety/lifesaving equipment with fire risk assessment
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- On site & Off site emergency planning for evacuation, Plant inspection & safety audits, safety committee meetings, PPE compliance, conduct safety campaigns, Issue work permits with Job Safety Analysis, Emergency evacuation mock drills/ fire drill, Fire fighter training & certification, Maintenance of Firefighting equipment system; Monitor fire safety & security system, Physical Investigation of labour accidents, ESH committee meetings, Periodic testing of safety devices & safety certification, Building stability certification & layout approvals, Fire risk analysis, chemical incompatibility studies for fire prevention, hot work area & flammable liquid area requirements
Executive Engineer - HSE
RAMKY ENVIRO ENGINEERS LIMITED
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed Plant safety for Waste management facility located in Gummidipoondi & Koyambedu
- Liasoning with authorities for regulatory licenses, permits, risk assessment and auditing health & safety compliance of the project sites in Tamil nadu
- Evaluating the reports of monitoring level of air, noise & water pollution and executing waste management measures (Solid & Hazardous Wastes) for Plant safety operations
- MOEF and PCB Documentation works for engineering & infrastructure projects
- Making safety inspection & environmental reports for industries for regulatory compliance and enforcement of corrective actions to mitigate the environmental & fire hazards
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivering project milestones on time, within budget and to a high standard
- Contact with local planning authorities, statutory bodies, stakeholder groups and the public
- Conduct and attend public consultation meetings/exhibitions
- Representing the organization in discussions with consultants, landowners and competitors
- Promoting and raising company profile within the industry
- Liaising with clients and partners and monitoring the project progress providing project reports
- Management of project budgets, costs and resources
- Managing the project deliverables in line with the project plan
Project Engineer
ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA (P) LTD,
12.2011 - 05.2014
- NABET Approved Associate Functional Area Expert for Water Pollution & Solid & Hazardous Waste Management)
- Developing EHS Management System & Training Programme, Environmental Risks & Liability Assessments, etc
- Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment Study for Obtaining Environmental Clearance (EC) pertaining to Mining Projects, Infrastructure and Industrial projects
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Co-ordination and implementation of Environmental Safety Management & Energy-related projects
- Involved in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Safety management Studies and preparation of hazard annalysis reports, feasibility reports and Energy efficiency estimation and improvements through sustainable practices for commercial and industrial facilities
- Coordinated with the team members & site engineers in data collection, report generation for various industries and plants
- Prepared safety training manuals for industrial operations
- Presentation for the Environmental Clearances and site suitability analysis
- Application & compliance report preparation for getting Consent for Establishment/ Operation (CFE/CFO) from Pollution Control Board with respect to Environmental Legislations
Project Associate
CALEDONIAN ENVIRONMENT CENTRE
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Teamed with corporate management and local regulatory agencies to facilitate success of EHS projects
- Utilized Safety Management principles to generate & execute creative strategies for successful completion of projects
- Carried out site safety assessments, assisted in technical audits and evaluation of the Fire & safety management in industrial and commercial operations in below areas:
- FYNE FUTURES, Scotland UK biodiesel production plant Argyll & Bute Island, Scotland. Trained plant workers regarding health safety standards and chemical operations in the plant
- CASTLEMILK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CEDA), UK EIA study on the proposed small-scale community owned and managed wind farm – use of renewable energy and sustainable development
- BRITISH PETROLEUM, UK Worked part-time in logistics from stock checking to report generation and maintenance of control of works in Retail unit in South England. Emergency planning and risk assessment for the site and provided safety training for retail staff
Education
Master of Science - Energy & Environmental Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
Scotland, UK09.2009
B.Tech - Petrochemical Technology
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirapalli05.2007
Higher Secondary Education -
S.B.I.O.A School
Chennai05.2002
Skills
- Fire Safety inspection & Audits
- Environment, Health & Safety
- Waste management for fire prevention
- Fire safety equipment testing & installation
- Regulatory / Statutory requirement Compliance
- Project management & Lean operations
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Environmental & Disaster Management Plan
- Emergency preparedness & response training
Timeline
Asst. General Manager - HSE
EASTWIND FOOTWEAR COMPANY LIMITED
06.2015 - Current
Executive Engineer - HSE
RAMKY ENVIRO ENGINEERS LIMITED
05.2014 - 05.2015
Project Engineer
ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA (P) LTD,
12.2011 - 05.2014
Project Associate
CALEDONIAN ENVIRONMENT CENTRE
09.2008 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Energy & Environmental Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
B.Tech - Petrochemical Technology
Bharathidasan University
Higher Secondary Education -
S.B.I.O.A School
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