Sulabh Kulshrestha
Mumbai
Summary
Senior Construction & Commissioning Safety Head with 17 + years of experience leading Safety Strategy across large EPC and Mega Projects including construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases. Proven expertise in managing High-Risk Activities, SIMOP, Contractor Safety, Statutory Compliance, and Safety Governance. Strong track record of Zero Fatality Projects, reduced Incident Rates, and Successful Project Handovers while aligning Safety Performance with schedule and cost objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Safety - Construction & Commissioning
Bharat Aluminium Company, Vedanta
Korba
10.2023 - Current
- Heading Safety Management for Construction & Commissioning of India's 1st 525 KA Smelter(Brownfield Project).
- 101 KT Rolled Product with Slab Casting facility of 130 kT, 29 kT AlSi and Rest Slab(Brownfield Project).
- 420 kTPA Billet for Cast House(Brownfield Project).
- Construction of Township for Residents (Greenfield Project,1200 Flats).
- Management of Safety for high-risk activities:
Furnace heat-up and refractory dry-out
Molten metal handling and tapping
Gas systems (CO, SO₂, natural gas)
Heavy lifts, SIMOP, Confined Spaces - Develop and institutionalize a Comprehensive Safety Management System aligned with International Standards such as ISO:45001.
- Lead the Organization's Journey towards a Zero Incident Culture through proactive Initiatives , Capacity Building and Continuous Improvement.
- Advising Senior Management on emerging Risk Trends, Strategic Interventions and System enhancement to improve Safety System.
- Embedding a Strong Safety Culture during Hot Commissioning and ramp-up phases.
Head Corporate & Site Safety Assurance - Mumbai
Mahanagar Gas Limited
Mumbai
07.2008 - 10.2023
- Corporate EHS Strategy & Governance
- Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis
- Safety Audits & Management Reviews
- Crisis & Emergency Management
- Contractor & Process Safety ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 9001
- Safety Training & Culture Building ESG & Sustainability.
- Reduced Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) to Zero through proactive risk mitigation and safety leadership programs.
- Designed and implemented enterprise-wide safety governance framework, policies, and SOPs.
- Oversaw compliance with local and international regulations (Factories Act, OSHA, ISO standards, etc.).
- Led high-risk incident investigations and implemented corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
- Conducted executive Safety reviews, audits, and management reporting to Board / CXO level.
Education
MBA - General MBA
Indian Management Institute
Mumbai 12.2012 - 10.2014
B.E. Mechanical - B.E. Mechanical
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
10.2004 - 04.2008
Skills
- Construction & Commissioning Safety Leadership
- EPC & Mega Project Safety Management
- Safety Governance & Policy Development
- Client, PMC & Contractor Safety Interface
- Safety KPI Definition & Performance Monitoring
- Subject Matter Expert in High-Risk Work Control & Authorization
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Certified as Lead Auditor ISO 45001:2018 by DNV
- Certified as IOSH Certified Safety Professional
- Trained in Incident XP for Incident/ Accident Analysis.
- Certified by the " American Society of Mechanical Engineers" in Managing the Integrity of Natural Gas Pipelines - ASME B31.8S
Accomplishments
- Technical Star of Vedanta for Fy 2024-2025.
- Outstanding Performer for Bharat Aluminium Company for Fy 2024-25.
- Awarded for Best Site Safety Management System for Consecutive Years, i.e. for Fy 2023-24 & 2024-25.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Safety - Construction & Commissioning
Bharat Aluminium Company, Vedanta
10.2023 - Current
MBA - General MBA
Indian Management Institute
12.2012 - 10.2014
Head Corporate & Site Safety Assurance - Mumbai
Mahanagar Gas Limited
07.2008 - 10.2023
B.E. Mechanical - B.E. Mechanical
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
10.2004 - 04.2008