Pradhuman Bajpai

Largest phosphate fertilizer complex in Sub-Saharan Africa — Mine, Acid, and Fertilizer sites integrated.
• Design and implement EHS management programs across all operational phases — mining, acid processing, and fertilizer production — encompassing 3 integrated industrial sites
• Manage EHS during ongoing plant upgrades and capital projects; conduct HAZOP and HIRA risk assessments across chemical handling, storage, transport and production areas
• Lead crisis and continuity management planning; develop and test emergency response systems; conduct regular drills ensuring team readiness
• Lead root cause analysis on all incidents; prepare comprehensive investigation reports and drive corrective action implementation through the management chain
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX EHS budgets; oversee procurement of safety equipment and strategic resource allocation
• Advise senior management and regulatory bodies on EHS compliance; develop policies to promote a proactive zero-incident safety culture
• Design and deliver tailored training programs for mine and chemical plant operations; mentor and develop HSE team across sites

• Commanded comprehensive HSEF operations at a major petrochemical complex, leading 40+ HSEF professionals across engineering and officer grades
• Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for Crisis & Continuity Management under Reliance's Operations Management System (OMS)
• Collaborated with Central Safety Group on process safety standards and risk management frameworks; conducted organizational risk management studies
• Directed site-wide safety audits, incident investigations, and performance evaluation programs; analyzed safety data and produced actionable enhancement plans
• Led implementation of the Competency Assurance System (CAS) across the HSEF domain; supported contractors and partners in HSE management system adoption

Directed Fire & Safety operations with 36 personnel; managed ISO/OHSAS audits, Permit to Work system and contractor safety management