Balaji Muthukrishnan, HSE Engineer

Balaji Muthukrishnan

HSE Engineer

Adnoc Offshore

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, HSE
Experience
28 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :28 years, 7 Months

HSE Engineer at Adnoc Offshore
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since October 2014

Production Operations/Brownfield Projects (Offshore Super Complex, Satellite Separation Platforms and Wellhead Platforms etc.)
Rotational Position (3X3).




Main Responsibilities:
•Providing support to Operations management on implementing ADNOC HSE Program/HSEMS/OHSAS/ISO 14001 at offshore locations.
•Providing training to Field personnel on HSE subjects as per training matrix.
•Participating in risk management exercise such as SIMOPS/RA/JSA/PHSER/HAZAN/HAZOP/SIL/Bowtie/Building Risk Register etc.
•HSE Incidents reporting, investigating for root causes and corrective actions and further follow-up for closure of the CA
•Formulate, implement and evaluating/continually improving the effectiveness of the contingency plans for the facilities.
•Conducting health, safety and environmental audits/inspections and tours
•Helping to set and achieve local HSE Objectives and working toward achievement of corporate level objectives and targets
•Managing the contractor from mobilization to demobilization.
•Coordinate the HSE aspects of project activities.
•Preparing, analyzing and presenting HSE performance reports to Corporate HSE as per requirements.
•Participating in emergency drills and record the effectiveness of the drill along with improvement opportunities.
•Design and implement process improvements or modifications in HSE applications that will facilitate business requirements
•Providing support and guidance to process owners (Corporate and Site HSE) in evaluating and recommending solutions/changes to enhance the use of the HSEMS.
•Provide continuous administrative and

Regional QHSE &Training Manager at Aban Offshore Ltd
  • India
  • May 2011 to October 2014

Based at Corporate office in Chennai, INDIA and reporting to the Deputy Managing Director. Leading the HSE team in providing support at offshore Rigs. The company 9th worldwide largest offshore drilling contractor by size.
Major clients include ONGC, Shell, Petronas, NIOC, Petrobras, Cairn energy, HOEC, Hardy Oil & Exxon Mobil Malaysia.




Main Responsibilities:
•Work closely with CEO, CFO, COO, Head HR, Rig managers and OIM`s and Other levels in the company.to cultivate the Safety Culture
•Provide QHSE & Training leadership and direction to Company, Rigs and Project Managers.
•Serve as the corporate QHSE & Training subject matter expert with clients, regulators, and Company staff working on projects or Business proposal responses.
•Manage QHSE & Training resources and related departmental budgets.
•Manage corporate QHSE & Training staff. When necessary plan, request, and assist in the hiring of new personnel.
•Work within the Company framework to foster the career growth of direct reports.
•Serve as the primary contact on QHSE & Training issues.
•Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with Company Clients, Field QHSE personnel, Rig Managers, local representatives, regulatory agencies(flag states/RO/OISD/ISPS/IMO/Marpol/ISM requirements) and subcontractors/shipyards.
•Create, manage and review Company HSE KPI`s.
•Appraise and implement regulatory requirements as they relate to Company operations.
•Develop, review and validate the effectiveness of emergency management procedures for all business locations and ensure its understanding/personnel are adequately trained.
•Work as the internal incident manager, ensuring that safety emergencies and injuries are properly reported and managed.
•Assist Head-Business development in the preparation of new contract proposals as solicitations relate to corporate QHSET objectives.
•Reviews all contract documents related to ongoing or proposed work for QHSET related issues.
•Review subcontractor QHSE programs; ensure that subcontractor programs are compliant with Company, Regulatory and client requirements.
•Participate in meetings with Clients, Sr. management, Operational meetings and field personnel during periodic site visits.
•Conduct QHSE audits with findings and corrective actions that may be necessary to promote the QHSE of workers and the public.
•Facilitate/Participate in Health Risk Assessment, HAZID and HAZOP/SIMOPS workshops as required for Operations Phase

HSE Manager at Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
  • India - Chennai
  • July 2010 to April 2011

- Job Involves Seismic operation, onshore and offshore exploration & production. Job responsibility would entail handling the complete scope of HSE in completing any Seismic, drilling/production activity to the prescribed QHSE system/procedure.
- Ensure statutory compliances on HSE aspects applicable to the activity/operation at onshore/offshore.
- Provide for Budget estimation/plan, Implement & monitor the cast flow as per plan and control on expenses.
- Provide continuous guidance to the management to ensure QHSE as a part of every activity that company involves into.
- Responsible for development, maintenance, Implementation and improvement of the HSE management system.
- Finalize the HSE goals of the company in discussion with management as per the international bench marks and past performance trend.
- Assist management to achieve the HSE goals in a systematic manner by monitoring the progress and suggesting appropriate programs.
- Assess the competency mapping of all personnel on HSE aspects and devise training program to meet the shortfall.
- Implement the training programmer through external/internal resources to meet the client/internal/regulatory requirements.
- Raise the awareness level of all employees on HSE matters and devise programs to sustain it on a continual basis.
- Conduct audits on self/vendor/contractor to verify compliance to various requirements on HSE aspects and provide the audit results to management and to concerned department for corrective action implementation.
- Pre hire rig inspection and regular audits of offshore/onshore rigs. Coordinate the complete drilling activity on HSE aspects and assist line management in completion of the drilling operation in compliance to QHSE standards.
- Assist operation team in sourcing the right materials to complete the Drilling operation in compliance to QHSE requirements.
- Ensure the incidents are appropriately reported, classified as per company standard and investigation of the same is completed meaningfully to bring out the root causes.
- Follow-up with concerned parties for remedial work plan implementation.
- Conduct Management reviews of HSE performance to identify lagging areas and implement additional programs to improve them.
- Liaise with Operation department, Client, contractors, partners, and regulatory bodies on HSE matters.
- Assess the security situation of the areas company is involved in and take appropriate measures to ensure safety & security of employees.
- Ensure risk is minimized to ALARP level in all areas of Operation, Company is involved into.
- Reports to JMD directly & functionally to the Region HSE of ENI.
- Mentor & coach the field HSE officers to maximize their contribution to the company.

Manager Safety at Jubilant Energy
  • India - Delhi
  • August 2009 to June 2010

HSE Management from corporate office for onshore and offshore assets.

QHSE Supervisor/Manager at BJ Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • June 2008 to August 2009

BJ Services is the largest North American-focused, pure-play pressure pumping services provider and served the biggest client Saudi Aramco.
•Coordination of HSE programs for Onshore and Offshore rigs for well services division.
•Report directly to country manager and functionally to region QHSE manager (Dubai)
•Provide continuous guidance to the management to ensure QHSE as a part of every activity that company involves into.
•Responsible for development, maintenance, Implementation and improvement of the HSE management system.
•Assist management to achieve the HSE goals set by the region in a systematic manner by monitoring the progress and suggesting appropriate programs.
•Implement the training program through external/internal resources to meet the client/internal/regulatory requirements.
•Raise the awareness level of all employees on HSE matters and devise programs to sustain it on a continual basis.
•Conduct audits on self/vendor/contractor to verify compliance to various requirements on HSE aspects and provide the audit results to management and to concerned department for corrective action implementation.
•Ensure the incidents are appropriately reported, classified as per company standard and investigation of the same is completed meaningfully to bring out the root causes.
•Follow-up with concerned parties for remedial work plan implementation.
•Conduct Management reviews of HSE performance to identify lagging areas and implement additional programs to improve them.
•Liaise with contractors, partners, and regulatory bodies on HSE matters.
•Mentor & coach the field HSE officers to maximize their contribution to the company.
•Experienced to work in H2s scenario.

QHSE Specialist at Schlumberger
  • India - Mumbai
  • August 2004 to May 2008

- Coordination of HSE programs for Onshore and Offshore rigs for OFS, Testing, D & M, & well completion segment in the east coast of India.
- Report directly to Location Manager and functionally to country QHSE manager.
- Certified trainer on SIPP, Work Smart, driver trainer, NEST, various other safety courses.
- Certified Environment specialist.
- All other responsibilities as in previous assignment.

Deputy Officer at ITC Limited
  • India
  • November 1996 to August 2004

One of the Top 5 Indian Conglomerate in multiple businesses. Employment was with their Paperboards and specialty papers division(Paper machines, Power plant- process industry)

•HSE coordination for the process industry,
•Reporting to Chief Manager

Trainee at Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
  • India - Chennai
  • September 1995 to August 1996

The company is an Indian state-owned oil and gas corporation headquartered in Chennai, India.

•Maintenance of various static/rotating equipment’s

Education

Master's degree, HSE
  • at University Of Petroleum And Energy Studies
  • June 2017

Mtech in HSE

Diploma, Industrial Safety
  • at Regional Labour Institute
  • April 2006

Diploma in Industrial Safety /Health and Hygiene.

Specialties & Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Training
Safety Auditing
Risk Management
MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT OFFICE
REPORTS
Training
Auditing

Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Native Speaker
Hindi
Intermediate
Telugu
Expert

Training and Certifications

NEBOSH IGC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2008

Hobbies

  • Listening To Music
    I wish...but none here...