Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
References
Accomplishments
Awards
CORE COMPETENCIES
Timeline
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Vishnu Balan

Bengaluru

Summary

Certified HSE expert with 8+ years driving safety excellence across logistics, engineering, and oil & gas sectors. Proven track record in leading multi-site programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding a culture of safety through risk management and behavioral transformation aligned with NEBOSH and IOSH standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Health & Safety Coordinator

Amazon - ASSPL
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Spearhead EHS compliance across warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to Indian and global safety standards.
  • Conduct in-depth risk assessments and lead root cause analysis for all recordable incidents.
  • Collaborate with leadership on site-specific EHS strategies and lead high-impact behavioral safety campaigns.

Regional Safety Program Lead (Multi-Site)

Amazon - Delivery Station
06.2019 - 05.2023
  • Managed end-to-end safety operations across multiple delivery stations.
  • Successfully launched “Visual Safety Aids” and custom-designed fiber extinguisher tags across South Region.
  • Received accolades including "Safest Site 2022" and "Best AMZL Site" for process excellence.

HSE Trainer – Contract Assignment

Borough
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Delivered induction and upskilling safety training for plant personnel and engineers.
  • Led toolbox talks, developed scenario-based drills, and supported contractor HSE compliance.

Health & Safety Consultant – Short Term

EMDAD LLC
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Advised on preventive measures for high-risk maintenance activities.
  • Oversaw on-site permit-to-work and ensured PPE compliance at all levels.

HSE Specialist – Turnaround Project

ADNOC Group
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Directed HSE functions during critical plant shutdown and maintenance operations.
  • Executed confined space entry protocols and ensured zero-incident execution.

Safety Coordinator – Fertilizer Plant

Fertilizers - ADNOC
08.2017 - 11.2017
  • Facilitated lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), fire watch procedures, and conducted job hazard analyses.

Safety Coordinator

Global Engineering Group
06.2015 - 07.2017
  • Introduced emergency response SOPs and monitored compliance via regular audits and inspections.
  • Played a key role in the adoption of safety-first culture at project sites.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Kerala University
01.2015

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSE) - Computer Science

Sri Bhuvaneshwari Higher Secondary School
01.2010

Skills

  • SOP Development Permit-to-Work Emergency Planning
  • Fire Risk Analysis LOTO Procedures PPE Evaluation
  • Team Leadership Safety Training Project Management

Certification

  • NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety – 2017
  • IOSH Managing Safely – 2016
  • Diploma in Fire & Safety Engineering, Indian Technical Education Council – 2016
  • Diploma in CAD/CAM/CNC, STED Council – 2011

LANGUAGES

Malayalam (Native), Hindi (Native), English (Fluent), Tamil (Fluent), Kannada (Fluent)

References

Pooja, Rai, Sr. WHS RME Program Manager, +91 9686500449, Amazon India, India

Accomplishments

  • Led award-winning EHS initiatives across high-volume delivery stations.
  • Designed and executed successful training programs enhancing safety KPIs.
  • Developed proprietary safety tools like magnetic lockers and dock-leveler visual guides.
  • Recognized for building a high-trust, safety-conscious work culture.

Awards

Q3 & Q4 - 2022 Best Region INAMZL South, Amazon India, Quality Circle Award - Q3 2022, Amazon India, Best AMZL Site - 2022, Amazon India

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Occupational Safety & Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance (NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001)
  • EHS Audits & Incident Investigations
  • Workplace Safety Culture Development
  • Emergency Response Preparedness & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • HAZOP & HIRA Analysis
  • Training & Capacity Building Programs
  • Contractor Safety Management
  • Project Safety Planning (Construction & Operations)

Timeline

Senior Health & Safety Coordinator

Amazon - ASSPL
05.2023 - 11.2024

Regional Safety Program Lead (Multi-Site)

Amazon - Delivery Station
06.2019 - 05.2023

HSE Trainer – Contract Assignment

Borough
01.2019 - 03.2019

Health & Safety Consultant – Short Term

EMDAD LLC
09.2018 - 12.2018

HSE Specialist – Turnaround Project

ADNOC Group
02.2018 - 05.2018

Safety Coordinator – Fertilizer Plant

Fertilizers - ADNOC
08.2017 - 11.2017

Safety Coordinator

Global Engineering Group
06.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Kerala University

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSE) - Computer Science

Sri Bhuvaneshwari Higher Secondary School

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