Zahiruddin Z
Vellore
Summary
Experienced HSE Engineer with over9 years of expertise in occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance. Skilled in risk assessment, safety protocols, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in reducing workplace incidents and promoting a safety-first culture. Strong ability to lead teams, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and communicate effectively. Seeking to leverage my expertise in safety engineering to contribute to a dynamic organization's health, safety, and environmental goals.
Developed key safety and compliance skills in fast-paced industrial environment, looking to transition into new field where these skills are valued. Proficient in risk assessment, safety training, and regulatory compliance. Seeking to leverage this expertise to contribute to new and challenging role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Engineer
Al-Ahleia Switch Gear Co.
03.2024 - Current
- Led a team of6 safety officers to conduct safety inspections and audits across5+ high-risk work sites, achieving a30% reduction in safety incidents within the first6 months
- Developed and implemented HSE policies and procedures, directly reducing workplace hazards by25% and ensuring full compliance with safety standards
- Conducted50+ risk assessments, identifying safety risks and successfully reducing near-miss incidents by20%
- Designed and provided targeted safety training programs, ensuring95% employee proficiency in the proper use of PPE and emergency response procedures
- Led incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions, resulting in a40% decrease in recurrence of similar incidents
- Organized quarterly emergency drills, improving site emergency preparedness and reducing response time by30%
- Monitored the PTW system to ensure100% compliance with safety protocols for all high-risk activities, preventing potential safety breaches
- Manage safety statistics reporting and track HSE performance
- Oversee the maintenance and inspection of company vehicles and safety equipment
- Maintain medical, vaccination, and PPE records, and liaise with HR as needed
- Attend client HSE meetings and represent the company in external audits
- Client: MEW of Kuwait Substation (KHIRAN)
- Project: MEW Projects Substation11 KV
HSE Engineer/Lead
Sendan International Co.
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised a team of7 safety officers to ensure comprehensive safety audits and risk assessments across multiple offshore and onshore projects, achieving a25% reduction in accident rates
- Created and presented tailored safety training programs, improving team competency in hazard recognition, PPE usage, and emergency procedures
- Managed the Permit-to-Work system across4 high-risk projects, ensuring100% compliance and reducing work-related accidents by20%
- Led investigations into6 workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions, reducing incidents by50% over the following year
- Maintained strict adherence to HSE policies, improving overall safety performance by15% and driving a stronger safety culture
- Client: ARAMCO Offshore Terminal (Scaffolding Division)
- Projects: Yanbu (North, South, Refinery, Tank)
EHS Executive
Surabaya Construction Chennai Pvt Limited
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed risk assessments on5+ construction projects, identifying over20 potential hazards and implementing preventive measures, reducing incidents by15%
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop safe systems of work, reducing operational downtime by10%
- Trained and inducted over200 new employees, reducing first-day injuries by50%
- Monitored environmental conditions, ensuring compliance with air quality and noise regulations, contributing to100% adherence to environmental standards
- Arranged and directed emergency drills, improving team response time by25% and enhancing emergency preparedness
- Issued work permits for high-risk activities, achieving a zero-incident rate during high-risk operations
- Position: EHS Executive
Permit Safety Officer
Al Quebeisi SGB LLC
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Issued over150 work permits for high-risk operations, ensuring100% compliance with safety regulations and reducing incidents by20% during shutdown activities
- Conducted HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment) for30+ activities, proactively mitigating risks and reducing safety-related issues by15%
- Investigated5+ major safety incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions, eliminating repeat incidents
- Managed emergency drills for confined space entry and rescue operations, enhancing site preparedness and reducing response time by25%
- Ensured100% compliance with regulatory standards, reducing audit discrepancies by10% through accurate safety documentation management
- Client: Emirates (Shutdown Project)
Education
B.E. - Mechanical
Global Engineering College (Affiliated to Anna University)
01.2016
High School - undefined
Muslim Higher Secondary School
01.2012
Intermediate - undefined
Bharath Matriculation School
01.2010
Skills
- HSE Engineering
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
- Safety Compliance & Regulatory Standards
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Emergency Response Planning (ERP)
- Workplace Safety Audits & Inspections
- Safety Training & Development
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Fire Safety & Emergency Drills
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- ISO14001 & OHSAS18001 Compliance
- Environmental Risk Management
- First Aid & BLS Certification
- Workplace inspections
- Construction Safety
- Hazard identification
- Construction safety
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Safety management systems
- Occupational health
- First aid training
Certification
- NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety)2020–2021
- OSHA30-Hour Certification
- ISO14001 Environmental Management System
- Train the Trainer (CPD Approved) – Dec2023
- Advanced Diploma in Industrial Fire & Safety Management (2016–2017)
- IOSH Managing Safely
- GTS (Scaffolding Supervisors/PTW)
- First Aider/BLS (SAUDI, Kuwait, Dubai)
- Advanced Diploma in Industrial Automation & Robotics
Training
- Trained as Confined Space Attendant and Emergency Rescue
- Participated in the workshop: “Recent Trends in Industrial Automation.”
- Safety Management for Industries – Chennai, India
- Dangerous Goods Awareness Training
- Fire Safety & Emergency Response Training
Timeline
HSE Engineer
Al-Ahleia Switch Gear Co.
03.2024 - Current
HSE Engineer/Lead
Sendan International Co.
01.2023 - 02.2024
EHS Executive
Surabaya Construction Chennai Pvt Limited
04.2022 - 12.2022
Permit Safety Officer
Al Quebeisi SGB LLC
11.2021 - 04.2022
High School - undefined
Muslim Higher Secondary School
Intermediate - undefined
Bharath Matriculation School
- NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety)2020–2021
- OSHA30-Hour Certification
- ISO14001 Environmental Management System
- Train the Trainer (CPD Approved) – Dec2023
- Advanced Diploma in Industrial Fire & Safety Management (2016–2017)
- IOSH Managing Safely
- GTS (Scaffolding Supervisors/PTW)
- First Aider/BLS (SAUDI, Kuwait, Dubai)
- Advanced Diploma in Industrial Automation & Robotics
B.E. - Mechanical
Global Engineering College (Affiliated to Anna University)
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