Duminda Bandara, Health Safety & Environmental Engineer

Duminda Bandara

Health Safety & Environmental Engineer

Grids Contracting & Decor L LC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Occupational Health & safety
Experience
15 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months

Health Safety & Environmental Engineer at Grids Contracting & Decor L LC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since May 2023

• Developed and implemented HSE policies, fostering safety-focused culture
• Designed SOPs, ensuring strict compliance through audits for secure work environment
• Led HSE meetings, assessed effectiveness, and promoted a proactive safety culture
• Facilitated clear communication of HSE plans and SOPs to stakeholders, ensuring adherence
• Conducted comprehensive Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments for task safety
• Investigated accidents, proposed improvements, and ensured their implementation for enhanced safety
• Analyzed incident statistics, identified trends, and recommended continuous HSE enhancements

Health Safety & Environmental Manager at CHINA HARBOR ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • December 2022 to April 2023

• Managed Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols across multiple facilities, including East Container Terminal and Jaya Container Terminal projects
• Implemented, monitored, and ensured compliance with EHS systems, adhering to current Health and Safety guidelines and relevant legislation
• Planned and conducted monthly safety meetings, while maintaining comprehensive records of field operations and safety-related documents
• Conducted monitoring of marine safety during breakwater construction activities, including dredging, reclamation, marine bathymetric surveys, and block placement.

Health Safety & Environmental Engineer at CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • July 2019 to November 2022

• Monitored EPC Contractors implementation of Health & Safety plans, regulations, and industrial processes
• Reviewed safety-related reports and method statements, and conducted risk assessments in alignment with employers project risk assessment plan
• Inspected machinery and safety equipment, identifying potential hazards and environmental issues
• Liaised with contractors safety team and third-party organizations to ensure safety compliance at construction sites and quarries, providing advice on occupational safety and health-related matters.

Senior Executive Safety Officer at Tudawa Brothers (Pvt) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 10
  • October 2011 to June 2019

• Managed construction safety protocols, including fire prevention, first aid medical treatment, and staff training
• Led team to secure ICTAD Construction Excellence Award for Safety Officer in 2013 and 2018
• Earned merit recognition in National Occupational Safety Excellence Awards in 2018.

Safety & Security Supervisor at Olive Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2010 to September 2011

• Managed safety and security of large drilling sites and personnel in North and South Rumaylah Oil Fields in Iraq and Rumaitha Oil Field in Abu Dhabi
• Oversaw comprehensive security and safety protocols at site, including management of convoys
• Conducted training for personnel in fire safety and occupational health, and spearheaded development of locally employed Iraqi guard force.

Administrator at KBR (UK) (Pvt) Ltd
  • Afghanistan - Kabul
  • February 2009 to January 2010

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Manager at Sierra Global Network (pvt) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 11
  • May 2008 to January 2009

• Managed and oversaw site selection for Airtel Project at Sierra Global Network (Pvt) Ltd
• Secured approvals from UDA, BOI, CEA, CAA, MOD, and TRC for project compliance
• Finalized lease agreements with site owners and facilitated acquisition of commercial power for communication towers.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Occupational Health & safety
  • at slrlanka institute of information Technology
  • February 2024
Diploma, Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professional
  • at The National Examination Board in OSH- (UK)
  • February 2022
Master's degree, MBA
  • at Asia eUniversity
  • October 2021
High school or equivalent, (IOSH) Managing Safety
  • at Occupational Safety & Health
  • April 2021
Bachelor's degree, BSc
  • at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
  • February 2020
Diploma, Diploma in Occupational Health Safety, Occupational Health & Safety
  • at National Institute of Occupational Health Safety,
  • January 2018
Diploma, Diploma in English, English
  • at JMC
  • June 2015
Diploma, Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management
  • at Oxford College of Business
  • April 2007

Specialties & Skills

Risk Control
HSE rules
QUARRIES
MANAGEMENT
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
STATISTICS

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