Aravindan M, IDipNEBOSH, EnvDipNEBOSH, GradIOSH
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Vipin George,CMgr ,ChMC,I.Eng MWELDI ,CQA,CMSS
It's rare you come across a simple and humble person .I have known Aravindan during my work in specialist services. He's a gem of a person , technically sound in HSE practices and was one of the key personnel to implement HSE systems in specialist services.Like a true soldier he was always available to give a lending hand and always go out of his way . Always on the hunt for continual improvement he upgraded his skills with a NEBOSH diploma.I am happy to recommend him and believe me he's an asset to any team .
Sreejith Nair, PMP®
I am currently working with Mr. Aravindan M, He is our HSE lead. He is always supportive and kind person. He has in-depth practical and professional knowledge of HSE field. He has great potential to manage people and to deal with challenging situations. It is quite amazing that he has involved and managed multiple projects at the same time without sacrificing the requirements/needful of each. He knows how to manage/handle all Safety team. He is very supportive, reliable, patient, excellent team worker, functions well under time pressure, professional attitudes, dedicated to professionalism & highly motivated towards goal achievement. He is the kind of man that will support you till the end. He is knowledgeable in international standards and well versed on HSE matters and one of the most proactive persons that I ever known when it comes to safety, and most important he is the Boss that will not allow his subordinate to stay low and also he is eager to make everybody on his team well trained and educated as an HSE Professional. Since he is also an ex-Airforce officer, his dedication towards the work is appreciable.
Vipin George,CMgr ,ChMC,I.Eng MWELDI ,CQA,CMSS
It's rare you come across a simple and humble person .I have known Aravindan during my work in specialist services. He's a gem of a person , technically sound in HSE practices and was one of the key personnel to implement HSE systems in specialist services.Like a true soldier he was always available to give a lending hand and always go out of his way . Always on the hunt for continual improvement he upgraded his skills with a NEBOSH diploma.I am happy to recommend him and believe me he's an asset to any team .
Sreejith Nair, PMP®
I am currently working with Mr. Aravindan M, He is our HSE lead. He is always supportive and kind person. He has in-depth practical and professional knowledge of HSE field. He has great potential to manage people and to deal with challenging situations. It is quite amazing that he has involved and managed multiple projects at the same time without sacrificing the requirements/needful of each. He knows how to manage/handle all Safety team. He is very supportive, reliable, patient, excellent team worker, functions well under time pressure, professional attitudes, dedicated to professionalism & highly motivated towards goal achievement. He is the kind of man that will support you till the end. He is knowledgeable in international standards and well versed on HSE matters and one of the most proactive persons that I ever known when it comes to safety, and most important he is the Boss that will not allow his subordinate to stay low and also he is eager to make everybody on his team well trained and educated as an HSE Professional. Since he is also an ex-Airforce officer, his dedication towards the work is appreciable.
Vipin George,CMgr ,ChMC,I.Eng MWELDI ,CQA,CMSS
It's rare you come across a simple and humble person .I have known Aravindan during my work in specialist services. He's a gem of a person , technically sound in HSE practices and was one of the key personnel to implement HSE systems in specialist services.Like a true soldier he was always available to give a lending hand and always go out of his way . Always on the hunt for continual improvement he upgraded his skills with a NEBOSH diploma.I am happy to recommend him and believe me he's an asset to any team .
Sreejith Nair, PMP®
I am currently working with Mr. Aravindan M, He is our HSE lead. He is always supportive and kind person. He has in-depth practical and professional knowledge of HSE field. He has great potential to manage people and to deal with challenging situations. It is quite amazing that he has involved and managed multiple projects at the same time without sacrificing the requirements/needful of each. He knows how to manage/handle all Safety team. He is very supportive, reliable, patient, excellent team worker, functions well under time pressure, professional attitudes, dedicated to professionalism & highly motivated towards goal achievement. He is the kind of man that will support you till the end. He is knowledgeable in international standards and well versed on HSE matters and one of the most proactive persons that I ever known when it comes to safety, and most important he is the Boss that will not allow his subordinate to stay low and also he is eager to make everybody on his team well trained and educated as an HSE Professional. Since he is also an ex-Airforce officer, his dedication towards the work is appreciable.
Vipin George,CMgr ,ChMC,I.Eng MWELDI ,CQA,CMSS
It's rare you come across a simple and humble person .I have known Aravindan during my work in specialist services. He's a gem of a person , technically sound in HSE practices and was one of the key personnel to implement HSE systems in specialist services.Like a true soldier he was always available to give a lending hand and always go out of his way . Always on the hunt for continual improvement he upgraded his skills with a NEBOSH diploma.I am happy to recommend him and believe me he's an asset to any team .
Sreejith Nair, PMP®
I am currently working with Mr. Aravindan M, He is our HSE lead. He is always supportive and kind person. He has in-depth practical and professional knowledge of HSE field. He has great potential to manage people and to deal with challenging situations. It is quite amazing that he has involved and managed multiple projects at the same time without sacrificing the requirements/needful of each. He knows how to manage/handle all Safety team. He is very supportive, reliable, patient, excellent team worker, functions well under time pressure, professional attitudes, dedicated to professionalism & highly motivated towards goal achievement. He is the kind of man that will support you till the end. He is knowledgeable in international standards and well versed on HSE matters and one of the most proactive persons that I ever known when it comes to safety, and most important he is the Boss that will not allow his subordinate to stay low and also he is eager to make everybody on his team well trained and educated as an HSE Professional. Since he is also an ex-Airforce officer, his dedication towards the work is appreciable.
Credentials
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing
John Hopkins University SAIS OnlineApr, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Internal Auditor ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018
Bureau Veritas GroupFeb, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Lead Auditor OH&S Management System ISO 45001:2018
3FOLD Education CentreJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
OHS Practitioner Generalist
Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety & Health CenterJan, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Practitioner
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI)Mar, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Tower Safe Climbing & Technical Rope Rescue
Traks Pro, DubaiMar, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
GradIOSH
IOSH Midland BranchNov, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Etimad Strategic Security Solutions LLC
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United Arab Emirates
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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HSE Assurance Lead/Manager
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Sep 2019 - Present
Advise top management on HSE matters to ensure implementation of HSE management system. • Oversee, guide and actively support the development and implementation of an effective HSE management system across the projects.• Monitor the day-to-day management of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues and advise Corporate HSE Manager on HSE matters.• Develop, review and revise company’s health, safety & environment policies, manual, operational procedures, flowcharts, registers, forms, etc. in accordance with standard requirements, legal & other requirements, compliance obligations and international best practices. • Establish key performance indicators for site HSE representatives in line with corporate objectives, monitor HSE performance, identify and implement improvement actions.• Lead the follow-up and close-out of corrective actions that arise from inspections, incidents, or audits that take place within the area of responsibility.• Maintain regular and effective liaison with all levels of management, the clients, and the local HSE authorities.• Maintain and continually improve company’s HSE management system as required by the standards, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.• Ensure progressive motivation and continual safety training of staff within the projects. • Investigate site incidents involving personnel, plants and equipment including dangerous occurrences in the area of responsibility and facilitate root cause analysis to identify remedial measures.• Perform internal and supplier/subcontractor audits to ensure that the HSE management system is suitable and effective to meet or exceed intended results.Key Achievements:• Received appreciation from CEO for taking the lead role in developing the company’s HSE Management System in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 for successful certification by a leading global ISO certification body. Show less
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Project Lead HSE Engineer – PMC for CICPA
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2019
Advise and assist management on HSE matters to ensure implementation of HSE management system. Manage HSE function at company’s onshore & offshore projects that are mainly CICPA (Critical Infrastructure & Coastal Protection Authority, UAE) controlled sites for ADNOC offshore (Upper & Lower ZAKUM, Umm Shaif, DAS Island, Mubarraz Oil Field, Umm Al Dalkh, Total ABK etc.). • Liaise with contractors, government/regulatory bodies on HSE related issues on projects.• Management of EPC contractors, review contractor’s project documents such as HSE plan, method statements, task risk assessments/job safety analysis etc. in line with contractual requirements, HSE plans, policies, legal requirements, client/operating company requirements, etc. • Attend meetings with OPCO HSE/area authorities to review Task Risk Assessments (TRA) /Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to ensure that all HSE hazards/aspects are identified and suitable and sufficient risk control measures are established. • Ensure project’s HSE standards are maintained at the highest level through effective management of contractor’s activities & services through continuous monitoring & CA (corrective action) process.• Conduct HSE training and awareness sessions to promote awareness to HSE rules, regulations and procedures, includes: usage of fire-fighting and lifesaving equipment.• Provide safety expertise / advice to project/site managers, supervisors on own self inspection programmes, participate in developing/enhancing checklists.• Ensure safe handling of hazardous substances and provide continuous safety coverage on site during use of such substances and implement hot work programmes to ensure safe work environment.• Investigate site incidents involving personnel, plants and equipment including dangerous occurrences in the area of responsibility.• Perform internal contractor HSE audits to ensure that the project HSE management system is suitable and effective to meet or exceed project HSE goals and objectives. Show less
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Specialist Services Group
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United Kingdom
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project HSE Manager
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
Management of HSE function in one of company’s major EPC projects – “Design, procurement and construction of 8 numbers command & control rooms & equipment rooms for ADNOC Offshore UZ750 project”. Implementation of HSE management system in compliance with stringent HSE requirements specified by client (ADNOC Offshore) & principal contractor (DSME/Petrofac).• Lead a team of HSE Officers/Inspectors for the effective implementation of project HSE Management System.• Design & implementation of HSE programme in order to achieve project HSE goals/objectives.• Develop, review & update the project HSE plan as a living document in various phases of the project i.e. detailed engineering, construction, pre-commissioning & commissioning.• Focus on the support of HSE critical activities including high risk activities such as construction/fabrication, working at height, lifting and transportation of large constructed structures, pre-commissioning, commissioning etc.• Key HSE support activities in the worksite hazard management and emergency response processes.• Participate in risk assessment/job safety analysis reviews, incident/dangerous occurrence reviews, stand downs etc. as organised by client / principal contractor. • Facilitate review meetings with client & principal contractor to discuss outstanding HSE issues, tracking status of actions, and identifying opportunities for improvement.• Liaise with government, regulatory bodies, certification bodies, and sub-contractors on HSE-related issues.• Provide guidance to HSE officers & inspectors to carry out HSE inspections, review inspection reports, interpretation of legal requirements, emergency response planning, waste management, closeout of audit findings, closeout of findings raised by legal and other external parties, sub-contractor management etc. Show less
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Lead HSE Officer/Engineer
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Mar 2009 - Jun 2015
Support HSE function at company’s offshore/onshore projects that include ADNOC offshore locations.• Prepare, review & revise HSE management system procedures, policies, operational control procedures, flowcharts etc. in accordance with standard requirements, local regulatory requirements & international best practices.• Conduct, review & revise HSE risk assessments for all processes/projects/equipment.• Prepare project specific HSE management plans, task risk assessments and COSHH assessments.• Prepare HSE audit programs and facilitate audits.• Liaise with government, regulatory bodies, certification bodies, and sub-contractors for HSE-related issues.• Instrumental in preparing HSE management system procedures, policies, operational control procedures, and flowcharts in accordance with standard requirements, local regulatory requirements, and international best practices during company’s successful HSEMS certification.• Participated in PHA (HAZID, OHID, and ENVID) Studies & HSEIA for project - ”FEED (Front End Engineering & Design) for ZAKUM satellite platforms accommodation renovation project” and prepared HAZID, OHID, ENVID Worksheets, PHA Report, HSEIA Screening Report and PHA Actions Close Out Report. I have been awarded WOW (What Outstanding Work) by the Management for successfully completing & submitting the HSE deliverables for the project.• Worked in close coordination with environmental consultant for the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for obtaining environmental clearance for company’s new manufacturing facility in Dubai.• Brought down company’s Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) from 0.958 in March 2013 to Zero in March 2016 through teamwork by implementing effective accident and injury reduction programme. • Negotiated with buyers and suppliers in selecting quality and cost effective PPE for the employees that comply with standard specifications and client requirements thus making substantial cost savings. Show less
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TUV Rheinland NIFE Academy
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India
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainer (Fire and safety Engineering)
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
Imparted training to the Diploma students of fire & safety engineering in the following subjects: • Industrial safety, work permit system, emergency planning, job safety analysis, safety audits, safety survey, use and maintenance of PPE, accident investigation, and preparation of accident reports, construction safety, scaffolding safety, investigation of scaffold accidents, material handling, electrical and radiation safety. • Fire hazards and Control measures in Chemical and petroleum Industries, oil refineries, filling stations, etc. • Prepared annual HSE training plans for the students based on the syllabus and ensured that the training was conducted as per training plan. • Conducted training need analysis in order to identify training need or training gaps in students, training interventions, training materials or training curriculum and prepared analysis reports. • Introduced innovative methods in training that helped the Centre to improve examination results considerably. Show less
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Indian Air Force (IAF)
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India
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700 & Above Employee
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SNCO (Fire & Safety)
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Aug 1991 - Dec 2006
• Managed safety with respect to air field operations; storage, handling and maintenance of aircraft explosive stores; and ground equipment. • Assisted in conducting emergency drills with respect to aircraft emergencies, fire and explosion emergencies, and medical emergencies. • Carried out explosive ordnance disposal assignments and obtained special training in identification and disposal of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Booby Traps. • Actively participated in risk assessments related to aircraft operations and maintenance activities, proactive reporting of hazards, accidents, investigation, and analysis. • Enforced obedience to safety regulations, conducted safety audits, and ensured operational readiness of all safety and emergency equipment and aircraft safety equipment. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2018
NEBOSH
National Diploma, Environmental Management -
2013 - 2014
NEBOSH
International Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety -
2009 - 2010
NEBOSH
International General Certificate, Occupational Health and Safety -
2001 - 2006
Indian Air Force
Degree in Engineering, Mechanical engineering -
1984 - 1987
Government Polytechnic College, Perinthalmanna
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering -
Indian Air force
Graduation, IAF special certificate of Education
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