Pankaj Balaji

Provided HSE leadership for refurbishment, maintenance enhancement, and live operational upgrades at Doha South Sewage Treatment Works (DS STW), involving critical wastewater treatment assets, MEICA systems, SCADA integration, and civil infrastructure.Worked extensively in live plant environments while ensuring uninterrupted STW operations during refurbishment and commissioning activities.
Oversaw HSE compliance during installation, replacement, testing, and commissioning activities involving:
● Ultrafiltration (UF) pneumatic systems and compressed air network upgrades
● Replacement of PVC compressed air pipelines with SS316L piping systems
● H2SO4 dosing line replacement using ECTFE chemical-resistant piping systems
● PLC, HMI, SCADA, UPS, and centralised automation integration works
● MVDB panels, MCC upgrades, automatic transfer switches, ACB replacements, and FM200 suppression systems
● Centralised fire alarm and fire detection integration across treatment facilities
● Turbidity, TDS, and process instrumentation integration with central SCADA
● Motorised rolling shutters, MOV systems, PRVs, tanker filling stations, and pumping station upgrades
● Temperature-controlled emergency eyewash and safety shower cooling systems
● Replacement and commissioning of obsolete PLC/SCADA systems across multiple treatment areas
● Installation of electrical, instrumentation, and communication cabling with associated trenching and civil works
● Automatic coarse and fine screen replacement with PLC, HMI, and instrumentation integration
● Compact pre-treatment unit (CPT) refurbishment and SCADA-linked automation works
● Reinstatement of wash-water systems and HDPE piping networks
● Odour Control Unit (OCU) upgrades, including VFDs, pH analysers, and H2S sensors
● pH correction and chemical dosing system replacement
● Multimedia filter rehabilitation and aeration diffuser replacement works
● Drum thickener, sludge decanter, sludge transfer pump, and wash-water pump refurbishment
● Diesel generator replacement, synchronisation, load testing, and automation works
● Fire water pumping system reinstatement and civil defence compliance activities
● PLC/SCADA system reinstatement, including controls, communication, programming, and automation integration
Project activities involved confined spaces, live treatment systems, sludge handling, chemical systems, rotating equipment, lifting operations, electrical isolation, and commissioning works.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements
● Maintained HSE compliance during high-risk MEICA and live plant operations
● Controlled high-risk activities, including confined space entry, hot works, lifting operations, energised electrical work, and chemical handling
● Coordinated PTW activities with operations, maintenance, contractors, and client representatives
● Supported safe execution of SCADA-integrated utility upgrades without major operational interruption
● Conducted risk assessments, toolbox talks, inspections, and incident prevention campaigns
● Ensured compliance with Ashghal, Kahramaa, and Qatar Civil Defence safety requirements
● Monitored contractor safety performance during simultaneous civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation activities
● Ensured safe execution of treatment plant maintenance and refurbishment works in operational plant conditions
● Monitored HSE compliance during sludge system rehabilitation, confined space activities, and mechanical overhauling
● Controlled risks associated with chemical dosing systems, wastewater exposure, and energised systems
● Coordinated lifting operations, shutdown activities, lockout/tagout procedures, and commissioning works
● Conducted routine HSE inspections, audits, and permit monitoring activities
● Supported compliance with Ashghal safety standards and project-specific HSE procedures

Managed HSE compliance for the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of major TSE transmission pipelines connecting Al Wakrah and Al Wukair STPs to multiple discharge locations.
Project included:
● 600 mm GRP pipelines
● 1200 mm DI pipelines
● 1400 mm DI pipelines
● Open-cut trenching and micro-tunnelling works
● National Utility Corridor crossings
● Qatar Rail and Qatar Energy interface coordination
● Deep excavations and utility protection/diversion works
● Pressure testing, commissioning, and reinstatement activities

Key Achievements
● Achieved 2 Million Safe Manhours without LTI
● Passed Qatar Energy PTW Level 1 Examination
● Received Qatar Energy approval for corridor-related activities
● Contributed to RoSPA (UK) Gold Award-winning project performance

Responsibilities
● Controlled risks associated with deep excavation, lifting, tunnelling, and live utility crossings
● Conducted interface coordination with Qatar Energy and Qatar Rail stakeholders
● Monitored subcontractor compliance and permit-to-work implementation
● Led daily toolbox talks, inspections, audits, and safety campaigns
● Ensured compliance with Ashghal and QE HSE standards

Project: Western Taxiway & Stand Development Works - Hamad International Airport (HIA), Doha

Managed HSSE compliance for major airside and landside infrastructure development works at Hamad International Airport involving aviation infrastructure, utility systems, drainage networks, substations, fuel systems, and critical operational facilities.
Project scope included:
● Site clearance, demolition, and utility protection/diversion works
● Construction of Inner Parallel Taxiway (IPT) and Outer Parallel Taxiway (OPT)
● Development of 5 North Holding Bays and 7 South Holding Bays
● Romeo/Sierra taxiway connections and aircraft movement infrastructure
● Partial demolition and reconstruction of the Midfield Tunnel (MFT) portal, including relocation of substations and utilities
● Construction of the OPT Bridge, GSE Bridge, and MFT ramp lowering works
● Development of 40 aircraft stands and Southern Tunnel ramp reconstruction
● Airside and landside fencing systems with integrated security and surveillance infrastructure
● Construction of airside GSE roads, landside highways, and associated drainage systems
● Remote Transfer Baggage Facility (RTBF) road connectivity works
● Installation and upgrading of major utility infrastructure, including:
○ 66kV and 11kV substation, essential and general-purpose substations
○ AGL substations (North & South)
○ Fire water tanks, hydrant pumps, and deluge systems
○ Foul pumping stations
○ Western Utility Zone (WUZ) infrastructure
○ Access Control Checkpoint (ACP) systems
○ Airline waste triturator and solid waste transfer facilities
○ Western fuel cross-connection to the terminal building
● External infrastructure works, including roads, drainage, utility corridors, and fencing systems

Responsibilities
● Managed HSSE compliance in live airport operational environments with strict aviation safety requirements
● Controlled risks associated with excavation, lifting operations, utility diversions, energised systems, and heavy equipment movement
● Conducted inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and contractor safety monitoring activities
● Coordinated with airport operations, consultants, subcontractors, and utility stakeholders during critical construction activities
● Ensured compliance with HIA operational safety standards, Ashghal requirements, and international HSSE practices
Controlled risks associated with deep excavation, lifting, tunnelling, and live utility crossings
● Conducted interface coordination with Qatar Energy and Qatar Rail stakeholders
● Monitored subcontractor compliance and permit-to-work implementation
● Led daily toolbox talks, inspections, audits, and safety campaigns
● Ensured compliance with Ashghal and QE HSE standards

Managed HSSE compliance for major highway and infrastructure upgrades involving Dukhan Road and Khalifa Avenue corridor developments.
Project works included:
● 6.5 km Dukhan Road upgrade
● 3.0 km Gharrafa Street upgrade
● Five major interchanges
● Multi-level underpasses totalling 4, 273 m
● 413 m APM tunnel at Qatar Academy
● Drainage micro-tunnels (1.6 m & 2.4 m diameter)
● Approximately 9, 500 m of roadway construction
● 23, 000 m of diversion roads
● Utility diversions and traffic management systems

Responsibilities
● Conducted daily HSE inspections and worksite monitoring
● Managed traffic safety and excavation-related risks
● Ensured compliance with Ashghal and Parsons HSE requirements
● Conducted toolbox talks, inductions, and workforce safety awareness programs
● Assisted incident investigations and corrective action implementation