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Salimraja Poochendu

Mina Abdullah

Summary

Motivated safety engineer with 13+ years of experience in assessing operations and workplace processes to devise new protocols and methods for enhancing safety. Methodical in interpreting incident reports and evaluating performance to coordinate focused policies to eliminate incidents, minimize risks and drive safety consistently. Dependable in staying informed of change in laws and regulations to lead compliance and related protocol changes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HSE Engineer

ABJ Engineering & Contracting Co
07.2019 - Current

Client – SHBC, PMC, KOC

Ø Project – 11 Patterns Well Hookups & Associated Works, 20055025- Kuwait Oil Company Project, North Kuwait, Abdali.

Client – Petrofac, Samsung, Wood, KNPC

Ø Project – Clean Fuel Project, MAB-1, Kuwait.

Client – Saudi Aramco

Ø Project – Piping & Vessel fabrication works, Kuwait.


  • Prepare Contract HSE Plan, Risk Assessment, Procedures according to the scope of contract.
  • Development of project KPIs to monitor and report effectiveness of HSE performance (Objectives & Targets) of the project, advising on corrective actions in order to achieve the proposed targets.
  • Coordination of project risk management programs including the preparation of Project OH&S Risk Registers, Environmental Aspects Registers and HSE Compliance Registers.
  • Ensure the Company HSE Policies, HSE Management systems and Project specific HSE Management Plans are implemented at site
  • Ensure Site KOC & KNPC HSE requirements complies with the relevant HSE Legislation.
  • Ensure HSE induction Job Specific Training's have been undertaken in accordance with KOC & KNPC requirements for all employees of the company and subcontractors.
  • Collecting and Performing Daily/Weekly/Monthly inspection Reports form HSE officers/Construction Team and follow up for all unsafe or unhealthy working practices observed.
  • Ensure that any violation of the Safety Plan or Procedure is reported to the supervisor in charge immediately, and give advises for remedial actions.
  • Investigate all Accident/Incident/Near Miss and submit investigation reports to Client and Top Management.
  • Ensure adequate firefighting equipment is provided and maintained.
  • l Ensure Method Statements/JSA/PTW and relevant documents are available and approved before commencement of any activities.
  • Liaison with the Client Safety Manager and Area Safety Officers in concerning all safety matters.
  • Inspect all plant and equipment’s including power tools and hand tools are maintained in good condition & certified.
  • Prepare HSE Statistics report and send to clients on Weekly/Monthly basis.
  • Ensure adequate safety and personal protective equipment is available, distributed and correctly used.
  • Implementing Behavior Safety Program and Preventive Maintenance Program in order to keep Man, Machine, Materials are in good condition.
  • Conduct Internal HSE Management System Audit at all site on every Quarterly.
  • Monitoring HSE Performance and Review HSE Management system for continual improvement.
  • Preparing and maintaining the ISO OHSMS 45001, ISO 14001 EMS documents for auditing
  • Take action to closing client Non-conformance Report (NCR’s).
  • Regular visits to the sub-contractors work location, site offices & Labor camp to monitor HSE compliance and the implementation of KOC & KNPC HSEMS procedures
  • Provide valuable guidance and advice to subcontractors to reduce the risk
  • Motivate the subcontractors through behavior based safety approach
  • Promote safe work practices and implement safety measures by pro- actively visit the site with subcontractor safety personnel
  • Advice subcontractor’s construction team in identifying potential hazards and ensure safe working environment is maintained
  • Providing HSE operational direction and functional supervision of large construction site HSE teams, ensuring adherence to safe work practices of Company and subcontractor workforce across multiple work fronts (e.g. excavation, confined space, working at height, lifting, hot work, painting, etc.)
  • Preparing & sending the site instruction memos to the sub- contractors regarding the safety violations. (Unsafe work practices & unsafe conditions)
  • Report any near misses, hazardous conditions immediately and advise the subcontractors to take necessary action to avoid the repetition of same & similar occurrence in future
  • Report any HSE Hazards & Findings on daily basis to the concern KOC controlling team HSE representatives to initiate the corrective actions to close out the issues
  • Reviewing the subcontractor HSE Plans, procedures, method of statements, JSA & other safety related documents submitted to KOC & KNPC.
  • Assist subcontractors line management and construction supervisors in accident investigation process and report accordingly
  • Preparing daily & monthly reports, suggesting corrective actions, attending meetings, review of HSE documents & conducting training etc
  • Assisting in walk-through, Permit to work audits, confined space audits, site verification visits to assess and report on compliance to safe working procedures &monitoring contractor’s projects with KOC.
  • Inspection of reports and site visits to close out the Safety Observations and Conversations (SOC), Near miss & hazardous condition reported.
  • Coordinating the safe set-up of camp facilities and achievement of high welfare standards through instruction, awareness training and compliance.

Lead Safety Supervisor

Larsen & Toubro Construction
06.2008 - 03.2016

Client – RPCL

Ø Project – Jamnagar reliance refinery Project, India

Client – Atomstroyxpert, NPCIL

Ø Project – Kudankulam Nuclear power project.

Client – CMRL, KMRL, DMRC

Ø Project – Metro Rail projects (Chennai, Cochin,Delhi)


  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
  • Monitor and enforce safety procedures and protocols on site.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards.
  • Investigate incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide safety training and guidance to employees, contractors, and visitors.
  • Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and fire response.
  • Conduct regular emergency response drills and training exercises.
  • Ensure that all personnel are aware of emergency procedures and protocols.
  • Ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate response efforts in case of accidents or incidents.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
  • Maintain accurate safety records and reports.
  • Identify areas for safety enhancements and implement improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with national and international nuclear safety standards.
  • Ensure protection of the public from radiation exposure.
  • Prevent environmental contamination.
  • Ensure safe working conditions.


Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Sree Ramalinga Academy
Pondicherry
06-2019

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Tamilnadu Polytechnic College
Madurai
05-2008

Skills

  • Hazard identification
  • Workplace inspections
  • Construction safety
  • Contractor safety management
  • Accident investigation
  • Safety management systems
  • Occupational health
  • Hazardous materials management
  • OSHA compliance
  • Permit-to-work systems
  • Workplace inspection
  • Waste management
  • Environmental compliance

Accomplishments

  • Zero Fatality
  • 97.5% Safety compliance
  • 53 Million safe manhours
  • KOC Approved Safety Engineer
  • KNPC Approved safety Engineer
  • Best HSE Performer in KOC
  • Best HSE Performer in KNPC

Certification

  • NEBOSH-Certified (International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health - UK)
  • OSHA-Certified (Construction Standards)
  • IOSH-Certified (Managing Safely)
  • ISO-45001:2018 (Lead Auditor)
  • ISO-14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems Auditor)
  • OHSAS-18001:2007 (Lead Auditor)
  • Diploma in industrial safety
  • Authorized Gas Tester
  • Basic first aid & CPR

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Malayalam
Limited Working

Timeline

HSE Engineer

ABJ Engineering & Contracting Co
07.2019 - Current

Lead Safety Supervisor

Larsen & Toubro Construction
06.2008 - 03.2016
  • NEBOSH-Certified (International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health - UK)
  • OSHA-Certified (Construction Standards)
  • IOSH-Certified (Managing Safely)
  • ISO-45001:2018 (Lead Auditor)
  • ISO-14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems Auditor)
  • OHSAS-18001:2007 (Lead Auditor)
  • Diploma in industrial safety
  • Authorized Gas Tester
  • Basic first aid & CPR

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Sree Ramalinga Academy

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Tamilnadu Polytechnic College
Salimraja Poochendu