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Poovanna Vivek Dev S

Chennai

Summary

HSEE Specialist | Greenfield Project Advisory | 400,000 sq.ft Campus | Multi-Site Operations | ISO 45001 & 14001

HSEE professional with 8+ years of experience across construction, engineering consulting, and multi-site operations, specialising in Greenfield project safety integration and scalable HSE systems. Proven track record of leading operational safety, influencing facility design, and managing construction risk environments aligned with ISO 45001 & 14001 standards. Expert in implementing HIRA, JSA, PTW, and LOTO systems, driving proactive safety culture through near-miss reporting, and ensuring robust incident investigation and CAPA closure. Recognised for advising leadership on pre-construction safety and managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder environments.

Key Projects

  • Greenfield Campus HSE Advisory (13.86 acres, 400,000 sq.ft)
  • Led HSE integration into design phase, influencing layout, fire safety, and emergency systems
  • Ensured compliance readiness and minimised post-construction risk

Multi-Campus HSE Governance (5 campuses)

  • Standardised HSE systems and improved audit readiness
  • Strengthened CAPA closure and proactive safety culture

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HSEE Sr Specialist

Shiv Nadar School, Chennai
Chennai
04.2024 - Current
  • Owned end-to-end HSEE operations across five campuses, covering facilities, transport, academics, and vendor operations.
  • Implemented HIRA and JSA frameworks, improving hazard identification and risk control effectiveness.
  • Drove near-miss reporting and incident investigation systems, strengthening a proactive safety culture.
  • Streamlined operational processes, eliminating inefficiencies and maximising productivity across the team.
  • Leading HSE integration for a 13.86-acre, 400,000 sq ft campus development.
  • Influencing design decisions related to layout, fire systems, access, and emergency preparedness.
  • Improved audit compliance and CAPA closure timelines through structured monitoring.
  • Strengthened contractor and vendor compliance governance across multiple sites.
  • Drove cross-functional HSE integration with admin, facilities, and operations teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to define strategic direction, setting clear objectives for team performance.
  • Conducted training, toolbox talks, and emergency drills, improving workforce safety awareness.

HSE Coordinator

AskEhs Engineering & Consultants
Trichy
01.2022 - 12.2023

Client Site: Senvion Wind Technology Pvt. Ltd. (140-acre Production Facility).

  • Owned ISO 45001:2018 implementation and external audit delivery for a 140-acre rotor blade manufacturing facility.
  • Strengthened process safety and compliance maturity, reducing audit gaps through structured HSE system deployment.
  • Drove cross-functional alignment for audit readiness, ensuring zero major non-conformities during certification audits.
  • Institutionalised risk assessment (HIRA & JSA) and corrective action tracking systems.

Safety Officer

Lokaa Developer Pvt Ltd.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2017 - 07.2022
  • Managed site safety for construction projects, including the contractor workforce.
  • Implemented Permit-to-Work (PTW), work-at-height, and electrical safety systems.
  • Conducted daily site inspections and safety briefings.
  • Significantly reduced unsafe practices through proactive inspections and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Analysed accident reports and statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement in safety practices.
  • Strengthened incident prevention and compliance adherence across subcontractors.

Education

MTech - Industrial Safety & Engineering

Vel Tech Technical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2023

Diploma - Industrial Safety

Annamalai University
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
01.2021

B.E - Aeronautical Engineering

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering & Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2017

Certificate of Higher Education -

Santhome Higher Secondary School
Chennai
01.2013

Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering - Industrial Safety & Engineering

Veltech University
Chennai

Skills

HSE Strategy, Governance, and Systems

  • Enterprise HSE Strategy and Governance
  • ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems leadership
  • Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
  • Regulatory and Statutory Compliance Leadership
  • Policy, SOP, and Compliance Framework Development

Risk Engineering and Compliance Assurance

  • Enterprise Risk Management (HIRA, JSA, PTW)
  • Incident Command, RCA, and CAPA Governance
  • Audit Management and Compliance Assurance
  • Critical Risk Control (LOTO, Work at Height, Electrical Safety)

Project, Construction, and Facility Safety

  • Greenfield Project and Construction Safety
  • Design and Facility Safety Integration
  • Contractor and Vendor Risk Governance

Operations and Performance Leadership

  • Multi-Site HSE Operations Leadership
  • HSE Analytics, Dashboards, and Performance Management
  • Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness

Leadership, culture, and stakeholder influence

  • Safety Culture Transformation and Behavioural Safety
  • Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence

Certification

  • IOSH - Managing Safely
  • Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment
  • NEBOSH IGC - Level 3
  • Confined Space Attendant Training
  • Fire Watcher Training
  • IEMA - Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Course
  • Masterclass on ESG : From Compliance to Opportunity - IIT Madras
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead - Level 3 - The Safeguarding Alliance.
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Certified - Internal Auditor
  • CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor OHSMS Course.

Pursuing NEBOSH Level 6 - IDIP

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/poovanna-vivek-dev-s-611722152/

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1

Strategic Fit

  • Strong alignment with engineering & manufacturing facilities safety requirements
  • Proven Greenfield project safety and design integration experience
  • Hands-on construction safety and contractor risk management expertise
  • Capability to build scalable HSEE systems for growing facilities.

Timeline

HSEE Sr Specialist

Shiv Nadar School, Chennai
04.2024 - Current

HSE Coordinator

AskEhs Engineering & Consultants
01.2022 - 12.2023

Safety Officer

Lokaa Developer Pvt Ltd.
01.2017 - 07.2022

MTech - Industrial Safety & Engineering

Vel Tech Technical University

Diploma - Industrial Safety

Annamalai University

B.E - Aeronautical Engineering

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering & Technology

Certificate of Higher Education -

Santhome Higher Secondary School

Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering - Industrial Safety & Engineering

Veltech University
Poovanna Vivek Dev S