L&T Energy-Hydrocarbon Engineering –Group Quality & HSE Head (Global Operations),Lead – Carbon & Wat
Larsen & Toubro
Total years of experience :31 years, 11 Months
QHSE governance, Provide vision, leadership and technical expertise in the areas of QHSE; advise executive management on loss control and risk reduction strategies.
Institute an effective QHSE Management system in all Group facilities/Verticals/Projects in line with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and customer requirements.
Ensure that Quality & HSE risks, Incident, Emergency, Audit, Training Management Systems and wellbeing policies is in place and followed across the projects/organization. Arrange periodic QHSE audits.
Monitor, evaluate, and review existing, new, and upcoming quality, health and safety legislation and ensure that organization has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements.
Identify & implement the key performance indicators for tracking QHSE performance and report the performance to CEO & Board of Directors.
Design and drive positive quality and HSE culture across the organisation. Promote HSE intervention and training.
Lead, mentor & coach the QHSE team. Manage the department and budget.
Digitalise HSE business processes.
Provide support for driving sustainability and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) at organisational level
Convener- Pan L&T EHS Council .Conduct L&T EHS Council review, Roll-out and implementation of EHS Council Initiatives
Attend Board Meetings when required as part of HSE governance requirements
Liaise with Stakeholder like Government, Clients & Investors and represent L&T at external bodies like CII, AIChE, FIPI, ASSP etc.
Lead Carbon and Water neutrality Initiatives. Orchestrate the ESG.
Drive EHS Council (Pan L&T) initiatives.
Corporate Sustainability
Provide support to monitor company ESG performance and Sustainability disclosure. Overview development and design of internal sustainability report according to GRI Standards. Conduct stakeholder engagement for Vendors, Clients and Employee. New initiatives towards sustainable/green development. Conduct Stakeholder Engagement for Client/Vendor/employees .Assist Business Units’ external assurance audits. Support and implement environmental initiatives across L&T Group of companies. Ensure Training to employees in Sustainability practices, procedures and conduct awareness sessions on company initiatives. Promote Environment campaigns.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Identify and develop CSR project in accordance with Company Bill 2013, Project budget monitoring, Ensure implementation of CSR Projects- Need Assessment, Kick Off Meetings, Project Reviews and Handover, Submit CSR MIS quarterly/yearly to senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of asset level risk management and crisis management of operations and projects
• Management of the Asset Health Safety & Environment Management System (HSEMS) including development, implementation, enforcement and updating for continuous improvements aligned to corporate HSE objectives
• Maintain effective business relationships with all relevant internal sections and external entities
• Organize and participate in HSE risk assessments of various assets and SIMOPS and follow up implementation of mitigation plans
• Audit operational activities of the asset to monitor adherence to HSEMS, policies & procedures and recommend improvement measures
• Drive the implementation of the permit to work (PTW) system and recommend measures for improving PTW effectiveness
• As the Focal Point, anchor the implementation of all requirements to assure process safety
• Conduct gap analysis and develop gap closure plan for managing process safety risks
• Identify all significant process safety risks in accordance with the company risk management procedure (ALARP) and conduct process safety audits
• Develop process safety KPIs and reporting process safety performance indicators (OGP); review HSEIA and COMAH reports including QRA and other risk management studies
• Implement process safety basic requirements and document Hazards and Effects Management Processes
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID ENVID workshops and manage facilitation of HAZOP/HAZID
• Assure compliance with the requirements of the company’s Loss Prevention policy and procedures
• Participate actively in initiatives to improve process safety and occupational safety including HSE training programs
• Contribute to the integration of HSE processes, policies, systems and procedures across the company and continual improvements in HSE capabilities.
• Implement company strategies for developing competencies of UAE nationals.
• Manage technical aspects of finalizing specifications of safety and personal protective equipment as per applicable standards and codes.
• Provide technical support to operations, projects and procurement on HSE matters.
• Conduct HSE inspections and audits including corrective actions for identified unsafe conditions & practices. Ensure up to date maintenance of the Hazard & Effect Register.
• Contractor HSE Management including reviewing & approving HSE plans submitted by contractors and monitor compliance aligned to company HSE requirements.
• Implement Behavior Based Safety program to improve HSE awareness and compliance.
• Conduct emergency response drills to test the effectiveness of the system and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assess available methodologies, tools & processes for incident investigation, conduct incident investigation and implement programs based on SMART action plans to drive continual improvements.
• Collaborate with the corporate office in managing the crisis/emergency management system
• Liaise and coordinate with corporate office for development and improvement of HSE Management System.
• Associate in Environmental / Occupational health monitoring and sustainability reporting.
• Develop and manage web based HSE system and ensure accurate & timely HSE reporting
• Monitored the maintenance of HSEMS across projects conforming to the standards and requirements of major international & national clients including PDO & Ministry
• Conducted HSE risk assessments and developed HEMP (Risk assessment & Control) for assessing & controlling project risks as per corporate guidelines
• Reviewed and assured compliance of contractor QHSE plans with the company and project HSE plans
• As a Qualified Assessor participated in HSE Competence Assurance Assessments and as a Lead Auditor conducted regular QHSE audits, inspections and review meetings covering all PDO & non-PDO contracts
• Participated in corporate level initiatives in reviews and modifications to guidelines, procedures & specifications for improving and enhancing effectiveness of management systems.
• Led the implementation of the company HSE program and analyzed HSE data to identify and utilize opportunities for performance improvement.
• Led & managed a team of HSE professionals in implementing all HSE requirements across the business unit
• Managed incident reporting and investigation process to identify root causes, prepare reports, implement corrective & preventive actions and close out of the report and communication of lessons learnt to all stakeholders
• Organized, developed, conducted and monitored QHSE training programs for all office & site personnel to build and improve awareness
• Promoted initiatives to encourage right behavior to enhance HSE performance
• Interfaced with other units, customers, auditors and external agencies to achieve predefined HSE objectives
• Maintained the HSE database and prepared & reviewed monthly HSE statistics and reports
• Implemented DuPont STOP & Behavior Based Safety programs to enhance HSE culture
• Managed and ensured optimum utilization of the departmental budget
• Managed the business unit’s/company’s emergency/crisis management system
• Supported Engineering team on process safety requirements
Key Responsibilities:
• Managed the HSE Assurance process covering the company contracts with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and Occidental Oman in the oil & gas sector
• Supported various company divisions, ensuring adherence to company’s QHSE assurance management system
• Developed, implemented, reviewed and improved HSE procedures as per the QHSE Management System (QHSEMS)
• Participated in the development & standardization of various business practices
• Implemented and maintained ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 standards as the Management Representative, Trainer and Auditor
• Represented the company management at Oman Society for Petroleum Services (OPAL) - a single umbrella body serving the Oil & Gas industry in Oman (http://opaloman.org)
• Participated in modifying procedures and guidelines to deliver continual improvements in HSE performance
• Managed the company’s crisis/emergency response management system
• Acted as Consultant on behalf of various divisions of company
Key Responsibilities:
• As the Deputy Management Representative, developed, implemented and improved ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) and SA 8000 (Social Accountability Management System)
• Contributed to the development, maintenance and improvement of the QHSE Management System
• Organized audit programs covering internal audits and third party external audits
• Managed the process of incident reporting, investigating, implementation of corrective & preventive actions, communication of lessons learnt and close-out
• Supervised HSE aspects related to new projects and construction activities, ensuring compliance with all HSE statutory/legal requirements
• Conducted HSE risk assessments and recommended mitigation plans
• Participated in the fire safety management program of the company
• Provided functional & operational guidance and advice on HSE matters to all line departments
• Liaised with regulatory bodies to obtain required licenses, clearances and permits related to environmental control and ensured statutory compliance with approved norms
• Coordinated with customers, local communities and NGOs to build goodwill, share HSE best practices, emerging developments & issues and management of early warning mechanisms
• Conducted training programs for staff and workers in the areas of quality, safety, health, environment and social accountability to build required levels of awareness & competencies and assure compliance
• Supervised the company’s emergency/crisis management system
• Prepared scheduled reports on HSE matters for presentation to the Board of Directors & the Chief Executive
Managing Production
Certification In OSHA Process Safety Management
NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety
