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VIRENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT
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VIRENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

Deputy Security Head Reliance Industries Jamnagar

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Deputy Head of Security

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: INGujrat, WB
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

₹3200000/yr - ₹5000000/yr

Summary

Deputy Head of Security with 15 years of experience managing investigations, personnel matters and sensitive information and intelligence. Leads, maintains and improves operations and functions of security department while effectively managing crises in fast-paced environment. Thorough knowledge of advanced security systems, computerized access control, and security-related legislation and regulation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Head of Security

Reliance Industries Limited
04.2025 - Current

• Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.

• Effective security support to the operations and construction team to implement functional plans.
• Ensure alignment of security functions with business objectives.

• Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.

• Oversee compliance with all statutory provisions pertaining to IR/Labor Laws, as per the guidance and advice received from the IR Dept.
• Planning and preparing the Annual Operating Plan and Site Security Plan, aligning with the business to achieve the KPIs, and ensure the achievement of the targets.

  • Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
  • Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.

Area Security Incharge

Reliance Industries Limited
09.2020 - 03.2025
  • Planning the manpower and its deployment to protect people (4,500+), material, and assets in the zone of 450 acres, with a perimeter of 16 kilometers.
  • Preparation of 36 SOPs and process laydown for smooth, effective operations.
  • Coordinating and supporting the plant operations for their manpower, material, and vehicle movement.
  • Training the team and participating in mock drills, as well as real emergencies, as a supporting hand to the fire team.
  • Interaction, meetings, and site visits with cross-functional stakeholders of the Zone/Area to know the security support required for any process / operations during ODC movement, shutdowns, modifications, new developments, MoCs, etc.
  • Preparing and upkeep of post standing orders for dos and don'ts of all security posts for ease of assistance and information to newly joined team members.
  • Logging of FARs, identifying, and sharing LFIs for corrective actions to avoid similar kinds of incidents in the future.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Coordinator and Material I/C

Reliance Industries Limited
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managing and monitoring deployment of On-roll(30 officers) and Off-roll (450 OMP’s) manpower of site.
  • Attendance and billing of the On-roll and Off-roll manpower for timely salary credits.
  • Identifying, Planning and organizing the L&D courses / trainings for On-roll and Off-roll manpower, required for smooth and effective operations.
  • Planning, projection and getting approvals done for OPEX(3.5 Cr/annum) and CAPEX(1 Cr+/annum) budget.
  • Procuring the materials for day-to-day operations by raising PR/PO/SCM etc.
  • Inventory management of the materials and other billings.
  • Reconciliation of material movement through IGP/OGP (35+ vehicles/day).
  • Providing the data to PnC and central HR then and there required.
  • Coordination with cross functions and other stake holders for various VIP/VVIP visits/events.
  • Coordination with Coast Guard, SRP marine commandos, CAD, NSG, Admin, Marine Ops. and other sites for conducting the bi-annual exercise – Ops. Sagar Kavach.

Pass Section Incharge

Reliance Industries Limited
12.2016 - 08.2019
  • Handling of Manpower Entry Permit Portals for EP Issuance(2000/day), EP Renewals(500/day) & Cancellation(800/day), duplicate issuance(200/day) (EPMS/OMPM/Labor works(SCRUM)).
  • Handling and Monitoring Access Control Systems - PIAM & Euronet and Genetec.
  • Handling of Vehicle Access Systems- VAP for 15000+ active VAP’s (Vehicle Access Permit) & SDP (Safe Driving Permit) – 20000+ drivers/equipment operators.
  • Handling of IT Asset Entry/Exit Process System - Laptop Entry Permit System (250/day).

ID Cell & Visitor Cell Incharge

Reliance Industries Limited
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Monitoring of active 10000+ Employee ID Cards creation and issuance.
  • Single handedly monitoring 150+ Visitors Entry Permit creation, issuance and return reconciliation on daily basis.

Process Area and Shutdown Incharge for Security Operations

Reliance Industries Limited
11.2013 - 09.2014
  • Responding in emergencies and supporting Fire Services as auxiliary fire squad for 03+ turnouts daily.
  • Traffic handling of 350+ vehicle sorties daily.
  • Evacuating people and taking head count at assembly points of 1500+ manpower engaged in activities.

Patrolling Officer and Physical Security of Stores and Yards

Reliance Industries Limited
11.2011 - 11.2013
  • Patrolling of area/zone with 1500+ acres and Anti- Sabotage checks of 15+ Yards and Warehouses.
  • Supervision and Reconciliation of documents with system entries for material inward and outward movement for 100+ vehicles.

Event Security Control Room Incharge during IPL

Reliance Industries Limited
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Personal Protection and Crowd Management.
  • Coordinating and conducting smooth movements of APEX Family and VVIP's.
  • Managing security of Wankhede Stadium for smooth conduct of matches at Mumbai Indians Home Ground without any incidents..
  • Liaising with intelligence Agencies, Local Police, Mumbai Cricket Association, Security Agencies, News Agencies & Vendors.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

People’s College
01.2009

Skills

  • Security operations
  • VAP
  • SAP
  • Genetec
  • BRIBS
  • Euronet
  • VMS
  • Jio Humsafar
  • Manpower planning
  • Cybersecurity awareness

Achievements And Awards

· Shortlisted and certified Step-Up (Leadership Program) cadre

· Certified Internal IMS Auditor of ISO 9001:2015, 45001, and 14001:2015

· Certified Lead Auditor of ISO 9001:2015 by Bureau Veritas

· Qualified and Certified for the GCS Potential Security Leaders Cadre held at RSRMA, Nagothane

· NCC 'C' Certificate with A++ grade, with participation in Rajpath Marching Contingent of RDC - 2009

Languages

• English, Hindi, Marathi - Read, Write, and Speak
Native language

Projects

JSMS 2.0

From Mar. 2020 to Dec. 2023

Security Main Gate House development – Planning, excavation clearances, daily visits, monitoring for construction/development as per design basis

Coordinating and conducting PSSR

Buffer Zone creation in a stretch of 35 Kms Perimeter

QRT trainings and implementation

People Access Control for RG & VMS for Refinery – BRS preparation, distribution and discussions with development team to make them understand the requirement.

Organizing meetings with other teams for integration with various systems (i.e. Housing, BRIBS, Genetec etc.)

QA Tests and feedbacks for improvement.

EPMS Roll Out

From 2017 till 2019

Entry Permit Management Application for Non- Workorder Manpower

Integration with Access Control Software’s Integration with Biometric Readers Integration with BRIBS Application

Digitization of Debit Notes

3 Months

Replacement of Manual Processes for Debit Note, with Online process development

Development of CMS (Card Management System)

18 Months

Got an Software developed for Removing Manual processes and Register Entry Process done for issuance, Renewal and Cancellation of Entry Permits which resulted in Paper, Time and Man Hours Saving.Security 

Timeline

Deputy Head of Security

Reliance Industries Limited
04.2025 - Current

Area Security Incharge

Reliance Industries Limited
09.2020 - 03.2025

Coordinator and Material I/C

Reliance Industries Limited
09.2019 - 08.2020

Pass Section Incharge

Reliance Industries Limited
12.2016 - 08.2019

ID Cell & Visitor Cell Incharge

Reliance Industries Limited
09.2014 - 12.2016

Process Area and Shutdown Incharge for Security Operations

Reliance Industries Limited
11.2013 - 09.2014

Event Security Control Room Incharge during IPL

Reliance Industries Limited
01.2012 - 12.2012

Patrolling Officer and Physical Security of Stores and Yards

Reliance Industries Limited
11.2011 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Commerce -

People’s College
VIRENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWATDeputy Security Head Reliance Industries Jamnagar