Srinivasa Chary

A Competent Professional/ Cluster Head with around 20+ years of experience in the field of Environment Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Sustainability in Pharmaceutical and Chemicals – API & High Potent (Oncology) API Bulk Drugs and Intermediates, Formulations, R&D, Discovery, CRDMO and Agro Chemicals.

Successfully faced Fire NOC and Fire Compliance Certificate/ Occupancy Certificate as per NBC guidelines, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, SA 8000:2014 (latest version) and BSC 5 Star Occupational Health and Safety and received awards and certificates from National Safety Council, DNV, British Safety Council 5 Star, UK including Sword of Honor, Frost & Sullivan and Golden Peacock awards

• Lead Continuous EHS Improvements – Lead continuous improvement in Fire Safety & EHS using operational excellence principles and visible-felt leadership to achieve zero goals and to enable complaint operations and business effectiveness. Developing the Appropriate Organization Structure, Designing, Resource Plans & Build Culture to support the business Objectives.
• Fire Safety & EHS by Design – Ensure the integration of EHS by design in all Fire Safety like Fire Alarm System, Deluge valve Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Suppression systems, Gas Suppression system, High velocity water spray sprinklers, Fire Hydrant System, Fire Prevention and Protection measures, Fire Tender Operations and Maintenance, Process development, changes to existing process development equipment according to relevant CAPEX process. Participate in the approval of new installations and machines, work closely with Engineering to define optimal solutions with layers of protection. Fire NOC for High Rise buildings compliance as per NBC 2005/ 2016 revised guidelines
• Sustainability/ ESG – Leadership in implementing sustainability Goals. Handling and Analyzing all Sustainability Report related data and information, knowledge of sustainability reporting guidelines such as GRI, BRSR, (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting), and Carbon Discloser Project (CDP), UNGC, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), ECOVADIS, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), Exposure in GHG accounting and Carbon foot printing Environmental Metrics, Data Management and Analysis.
• Design and implementation of Annual EHS Plan- In collaboration with the site leadership team, create, implement, monitor and update the site EHS Plan
• Implementation of Standards – Lead the implementation of regulatory and organization requirements in collaboration with relevant department managers to ensure sites over all compliance. Analyze, interpret and communicate EHS&S requirements in simple manner and implementation by all stake holders
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• ISO 9000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SA 8000, British 5 Star OHS Standards, DuPont Safety, ICH guidelines, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiatives (PSCI), Fire NOC as per NBC guidelines.
• Internal/External walkthroughs, Audits, Inspections- Initiate plans for, support site managers in the conduct of, and carry out Level 1 and Level 2 internal self-audit reviews, identify deficiencies and implement plans. Review and analyze audit results requiring some interpretation to confirm that the corporate business and regulatory standards are met
• Process Safety Management – Risk Identification & CAPA Management: Identify the EHS risk from 14 elements of PSM, and define proactive mitigations. Ensure that the site investment and changes in processes, equipment and systems are carried out in accordance with the concept of EHS by design. EHS considerations/requirements in technology transfer, scale-up, Management of change, process safety information, process hazard analysis, HAZOP study, emergency/shut down safety preparation, pre-startup safety preparation, pre-startup safety review, site risk register, Risk assessment on machinery safety. Chemical storage and handling Process Safety Management
• Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene – Assess and Mitigate Risks: Implementation of Industrial Hygiene Program, Qualitative and Quantitative Personnel exposure assessment, appropriate engineering controls for High Risk exposures, Ventilation study, Medical surveillance, Ergonomic Assessment, PPE requirement based on risks in various activities
• Monitor, Analyze and share Fire Safety & EHS information- To Provide necessary information and data to site managers and supervisors other internal and external stake holders, in order to support the achievement of EHS objectives. Monitoring, review and ensure for all accident investigation and injuries, documented injuries, detailed events leading during and after the accident and recommendations made to fix hazards
• Promote a Sustainable Fire Safety & EHS Culture: To Create and maintain an EHS culture throughout the site that inspires a proactive attitude and a firm belief target zero is achievable and sustainable. Create a space where people can speak openly new ideas about EHS stewardship. Effective Plans to Aim at ZERO Injury through Review of Plans & Employee Participation in Safety Drive. Tracking EHS Cultural transformation by focusing on visible felt leadership and frontline management. Employee engagement on EHS Behavior Based Safety, Contractor Safety Management, Permit to work, developing and conducting various safety training modules. Line accountability in implementation and sustenance of EHS system safety promotional activities.
• Fire protection/ Prevention: Co-ordinate and advice on the firefighting facilities/equipment management. Schedule/plan, functional testing, periodical maintenance. Conduct audits to ensure the fire prevention measures are in place and to identify the areas for improvement. Periodic review of fire protection and safety facilities with respect to TAC/ NFPA/ NBC standards and implementation of deviations. Prepare the Pre fire plans and mitigation measures, such as procurement of various equipment, organizing mutual aid. Review of fire protection facilities with respect to NFPA and TAC norms and suggest for additional facilities like firewater pumps, foam system, Sprinkler system. Conducting Fire Load Calculations, Fire Risk Assessment, Trainings. Review of Deluge sprinkler system, Nitrogen blanketing system, FM 200, CO2 flooding system, DCP skid system and Fire/ Gas suppression system. Review of Detection systems like Hydrogen, Hydrocarbon, diborane, HCl, Cyanide, Chlorine, Phosgene and Bromine as per the process requirements.
• Lead Fire & EHS Regulatory Compliances – Provide guidance to the site managers and employees, conduct internal and support audits, to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements, Review and Monitor Deviations from laws, rules & Established Practices. Ensure Compliance of all Legal Requirements. Liasioning with Fire & Emergency Services, Factories Department, Explosive licenses, CPCB, SPCB, MoEFcc to get EC, CFE, CFO and submission of various returns as per requirement. Handling of the Effluent Management System as per pollution control board guidelines.

• Lead Auditors Certificate course for ISO 45001
• Industrial Hygiene Module – Hazardous Substances W505 Certificate course
• PSM course
• Certified Professional ESG 360 Course
• Behavior Based safety course
• Internal Auditing for SA 8000: 2014
• Workshop on Shop floor Transformation Initiative
• Behavior Based Safety course
• Dust Explosions, Hazardous Area Classification, Ignition Sources and Process Critical Reactive Hazards course
• Managing Process Hazards and Control Measures course
• Workshop on Global Harmonization and Classification, Labelling and Packaging system
• MSD and Ergonomics programme