Ajith Antony, QHSE OFFICER

Ajith Antony

QHSE OFFICER

Gutmann Middle east

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, in Fire & Safety Engineering
Experience
13 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 8 Months

QHSE OFFICER at Gutmann Middle east
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2017

  Responsible for Developing, implementing, maintaining and securing the entire companies ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 management systems.
 Overall in charge of the QHSE management software - “MyEasyISO” software.
 Control the day-to-day operations including auditing, meetings, training and updating documents ((e.g. QA Manual, System Procedures, HSE procedures) and records for all aspects of the systems.
 Developing and administrating QHSE and external training programs across the organization.
 Establish and review QHSE policies, be responsible for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Aspect, Impact document related to business process.
 Overall responsibility/ authority for all incidents and accident investigations.
 Evaluate and analyses quality issues in the production and introduce corrective and preventive actions and Handle customer complaints.
 Overall in charge of PPE management and Fire safety including the coordination with AMC contractor.
 Liaise with registration bodies, handling external audits, conducting internal audits, meeting customers and suppliers when necessary to resolve problems. including out of the country visits
 Generation of regular reports to management on the effectiveness of the QHSE systems
 Liaise with management and staff to ensure continued QHSE integration into core operations.
 Monitor and ensure that all Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation is complied with and ensure a safe working environment for all team members within a busy working environment
 Advice, guide, support, promote awareness and coach all personnel with the implementation of the company’s policies and procedures. Complete other projects at the request of the Management

Safety Officer at Emirates Flight Catering
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2014 to March 2017

https://www.ekfc.com/

Responsibilities:
 Responsible for implementing and maintaining safe working practices in accordance with safety management system as per OHSAS 18001-2007.
 Designing & conducting safety training programs to ensure employees are provided with the necessary knowledge to perform their jobs safely and effectively, in conjunction with the Training Department.
 Responsible for investigating and providing assistance in accidents and incidents, analyzing the causes and developing preventative measures to prevent reoccurrences.
 Responsible for identifying hazards and risks at all company premises and operational activities through regular inspections/risk assessments/ internal audits/safety spot checks/safety tours to ensure continuous improvement of health and safety conditions and practices.
 Handling of the safety management software INTELEX.
 Arranging and Hosting the Health and Safety Meeting with the cooperation of operational management and preparing minutes of meeting, Follow ups.
 Preparing the Toolbox Talks, First Aid Meeting Topics, Safety alerts and other communication topics.
 Conducting the Risk Assessment throughout the facilities and also assisting the preparation of Standard Operating Procedure.
 Conducting periodic fire evacuation drills (also once in a year joint evacuation with Dubai Civil Defense), first aid drills, and Spill control drills to ensure adequate personnel are identified, properly trained, and readily available for responding to emergency situations.
 Coordinate with Engineering team with regards to the Fire safety (Fire protection/detection/Fighting equipment’s/pump room) and monitoring of the Engineering work permits.
 Advising the departments with regards to the selection of PPE and Advice and organizes the display of appropriate notices, signs, and safety posters in company areas.
 Liaising with external bodies including the Dubai Civil defense, Dubai ambulance, and safety auditors.
 Conducting first aiders, fire wardens, internal auditors and safety representatives meeting and advise the departments for the allocation.
 Liaise with engineering team for Selection process of contractor, Interviewing and selection of HSE Engineers /officers. Reviewing and approval of contractor HSE plan, Risk assessments and HSE forms etc.
 Manage/Advise the contractor HSE Engineers/HSE officers to Verify Hazards and effects management controls as specified in the contractor HSE plan, EKFC Contractor guidelines, Local legislations etc. are implemented in coordination with consultant representative through regular inspections, Weekly meetings, follow ups etc.
Projects in EKFC

 Project : Effluent Treatment Plant Capacity Upgrade Project (Feb 2014 to March 2015)
Client : Span steel construction LLC.
Consultant : Yaghmour Architects

 Project : Construction of Utility Building Extension to Accommodate
Steam Boiler (April 2015 to Dec 2015)
Client : Amar Al Khaleej construction LLC
Consultant : Yaghmour Architects

 Project LC 1.5 : The Airline Laundry Expansion. (Feb 2016 to present)
Client : Titan construction LLC
Consultant : Yaghmour Architects
 Project LC 4 : The emirates Garments Laundry Expansion (January 2016 to present)
Client : Zein Steel construction LLC
Consultant : Yaghmour Architects

EHS Officer at Larsen &Toubro Ltd ECC Division, UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2011 to December 2013

Projects worked in L&T http://www.lntecc.com/

Project 1001-272 : 05 Numbers of 33/11KV Substations and associated cabling
Client : ADPC (Abu Dhabi ports company) (Onshore Project) Period consultant : International Bechtel Co. Ltd (IBCL)
Period : Nov 2011 onwards to July 2013

Project N5629.1L : 132/33KV Substation.
Client : TRANSCO (Abu Dhabi TRANSMISSION & Dispatch Company consultant : Mott Macdonald
Period : July 2013 onwards to Sep 2013

Project N8033 : 132/33KV Substation.
Client : TRANSCO (Abu Dhabi TRANSMISSION & Dispatch Company consultant : Mott Macdonald
Period : Sep2013 onwards to December 2013.

Key Responsibilities.


• Ensure that all and every one adhere to the Project Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Support the EHS site team to understand and implement Company s requirements.
• Conducting EHS Induction to all new workers and Creating EHS awareness through tool box talks, starrt card meeting, training programs etc.
• Conducting Risk Assessments and frequent EHS inspections to identify potential hazards & report the findings.
• Supervising the safety team and Monitoring major works like lifting operation, deep excavation, erection & dismantling of scaffold, high voltage testing, work at height, hot work etc.
• Volunteer the all project EHS campaigns and special gatherings
• Inspection of all hand tools & power tools, ladders and scaffoldings.
• Incident investigations and Implementation of CAPA.
• Conducting fire drill, spill response demo, medical emergency etc.
• Inspect/arrange the fire extinguishers and firefighting, detection equipment’s.
• Highlight waste management best practices and arrangement of waste skips.
• Create awareness among the workers about waste reduce, reuse and recycle systems.
• Inspect spill kits and ensure its continuous availability and spill avoidance.
• Preparing and submitting of monthly internal EHS reports.

Safety Supervisor at DLF Projects Ltd,
  • India
  • June 2010 to July 2011

work experience

Name of the company : DLF Projects Ltd, Cochin, Kerala, India
http://newtown-kochi.dlf.in/
Designation : Safety Supervisor
Project : High Rise Building Construction & Associated Facility Structures
Consultant : CB Richard Ellis (CBRE)
Period : Jun’2010 - Jul’2011

Key Responsibilities.


• Ensure that all and every one adhere to the Project Safety.
• Support the Safety department & implement safety requirements.
• Conducting Safety Induction to all workers.
• Conduct tool box talks & various training for the work force on different safety issues.
• Regular site visit and carrying out regular inspection.
• Providing and checking the usage of P.P.E.
• Periodically inspection of tools and other Safety related equipment.
• Monitoring of heavy lifting operations.
• Supervision of housekeeping, safety net fixing & barricading works.
• Implementing Safety vigilance, violation penalty procedures.
• Traffic management, vehicle and crane inspection.
• Daily inspection of scaffolding.
• Inspection of necessary work permits wherever required to reduce risks. • Take a preventive and corrective action for accidents.
• Emergency evacuation and firefighting training & practice

Education

Diploma, in Fire & Safety Engineering
  • at National institute of Fire Engineering, India.
  • April 2011

Specialties & Skills

OHSAS 18001
Accident Investigation
Communicator
Training
Time management
Planning and Organising
Problem solving
Negotiation and persuasion
leader ship
Adaptability and Flexibility
Ability to work under pressure

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker
Tamil
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

NEBOSH- International General Certificate (Certificate)
Accident Incident Investigation (Training)
Training Institute:
EKFC UAE.
Duration:
3 hours
Electrical safety (Training)
Training Institute:
SAFETY WORLD, UAE.
Duration:
9 hours
HABC level - 2 Emergency First Aider (Certificate)
Scaffolding Inspector (Training)
Training Institute:
Euro gulf Safety Consultant, UAE.
Duration:
9 hours
Supervisory development program (Training)
Training Institute:
EKFC UAE.
Duration:
36 hours
Enhanced customer experience (Training)
Training Institute:
EKFC .UAE
Duration:
18 hours
Machine safety (Training)
Training Institute:
SAFETY WORLD, UAE.
Duration:
9 hours
OSHA. (Training)
Training Institute:
Arbrit India
Duration:
30 hours
Internal Auditor of OHSAS 18001:2007 (Training)
Training Institute:
SGS. Dubai, UAE.
Duration:
27 hours
CCTV System (Training)
Training Institute:
RED Solutions UAE.
Duration:
3 hours
confined space safety (Training)
Training Institute:
SAFETY WORLD, UAE.
Duration:
9 hours
Train the Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
EKFC .UAE
Duration:
27 hours
HABC Level -3 Health and safety (Certificate)
HABC Level -2 in Food safety (Certificate)
HABC Level -2 in Fire safety (Certificate)
Lifeline Inspector (Training)
Training Institute:
Euro gulf Safety Consultant, UAE
Duration:
3 hours
Safe Rigging, Slinging & Signaling (Training)
Training Institute:
Euro gulf Safety Consultant, UAE
Duration:
9 hours
Ergonomic safety (Training)
Training Institute:
SAFETY WORLD, UAE.
Duration:
9 hours