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Balamurugan Kanniah

Balamurugan Kanniah

Summary

Adept at elevating safety standards and compliance across multiple high-profile projects, including Shell's $6+ billion ECC Project, achieving 39 million safe working man-hours. Excelled in roles at Soil Build and CB&I Lummus Toyo JV, showcasing exceptional risk assessment capabilities and interpersonal communication skills. Proven track record in developing innovative safety management strategies and fostering a culture of safety excellence.

Full Time WSH Personnel since year 2001 till present, and I have accumulated about 23 years of practical working experience, got a good exposure in the construction and oil petrochemical industry. I am capable of communicating with all levels of personnel, independent in decision making, and a very good team player and pro-active on the job.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

WSHO / FSM /Certified Trainer (Freelance)

Greensafe Consultant
05.2024 - Current
  • Attached to PUB Waterworks and A1 Contractor a WSHO (JTC Project)
  • Emphasize experience with safety protocols and training programs. Demonstrate the ability to implement and manage safety initiatives.
  • Showcase a strong understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Emphasize any audits or inspections managed.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided ongoing support for certified individuals, offering guidance as they navigated new challenges in their professional roles.
  • Developed innovative training materials, resulting in higher levels of trainee satisfaction.
  • Consistently received high ratings on trainer evaluations, reflecting a strong commitment to excellence in education and professional development.
  • Revolutionized safety training, significantly reducing workplace accidents.

Construction Safety Manager

CREC CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD, Singapore
02.2023 - 04.2024

As a WSH Manager for CREC Construction, was tasked to handle and boost their safety performance to their Clients, (As below mention). By implementing various enforcement and Behavioral Based safety approach to educate the workers and staffs, prepared and present to client on the company effort on Moving Forward EHS Implementation, after their fatality accident in EXYTE (Global Foundation) Project last December 2022.

  • Lead a team ESH personnel, mainly WSH Coordinators, to achieve the EHS targets and objectives.
  • Establish and maintain effective EHS Management Systems for workplaces, projects and facilities, based on local subsidiary legislation and regulation, with their (MOM/NEA/PUB/LTA) Client’s Requirement.
  • Perform EHS assessments and recommend improvement at workplaces, projects and facilities on a regular basis.
  • Compile and submit EHS report including Company EHS targets and performance to Management as required.
  • Assist in preparation of tender package and EHS plan in accordance with customer’s requirements.
  • Organized and led safety training sessions for all internal contractors and new hires, contributing to an overall culture of safety awareness and prevention within the company.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant authority (MOM/NEA/PUB/LTA) OSHA regulations by developing and enforcing strict safety protocols for the construction team.

Projects Handled:

1. EXYTE @Tampines (Siltronics Fab Next Project).

2. CR 101, (MCC) LTA Project, Bus Depo Project.

3. N105 And N109, Design And Construction Of North South Corridor (Tunnel), Between Suffolk Walk And Novena Rise. (Penta-Bachy Joint Venture) LTA Project.

4. C2A - Tuas Water Reclamation Plant. Koh-Brothers - China Harbor Joint Venture.

5. J106, Design And Construction Of Boon Lay Station And Viaduct Including Addition And Alteration To The Existing East West Line (EWL) Boon Lay Station For Jurong Region Line. (China Communication Construction)

6. J120, Design And Construction Of Integrated Transport Hub At Jurong East. (China Communication Construction)

7. N107, SAMSUNG Design & Construction of North-South Corridor ( Tunnel ) Between Toa Payoh Rise & Marymount Lane.

8. New Mandai crematorium (NMC)- SANTARLI CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD

Safety Manager

WEI SIANG DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Engaged to Lift STOP WORK ORDER by MOM. Successfully lifted within few weeks.
  • Lead a team ESH personnel to achieve the EHS targets and objectives.
  • Develop and implement promotional campaigns to elevate EHS awareness and strive towards EHS excellence.
  • Establish and maintain effective EHS Management Systems for workplaces, projects and facilities, based on local subsidiary legislation and regulation.
  • Perform EHS assessments and recommend improvement at workplaces.
  • Compile and submit EHS report including Company EHS targets and performance to Management as required.
  • Review with Management the achievements of the organization in meeting Company's EHS objectives and targets.
  • Assist in the integration of newly acquired Business Units into Wei Siang’s EHS Management Framework.
  • Co-ordinate with staff and contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable WSH legislations and requirements.
  • Liaise with customers, governmental agencies, internal and external stakeholders on EHS matters.
  • Represent the Company during EHS Management System certification and surveillance audits.
  • Ensuring EHS alerts and similar communications are distributed across the organization.
  • Assist in preparation of tender package and EHS plan in accordance with customer’s requirements.
  • Evaluate the site personnel’s and vendor’s EHS performance and motivate/educate them to perform to the best interest of the project and Company reputation.
  • Conduct incident investigation to ensure that the root cause(s) is identified, suitable corrective actions are recommended and implemented.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned or indicated by direct supervisor.

Corporate Senior WSHO/ECO

SOIL-BUILD PTE LTD / SB Development (A1)
03.2010 - 05.2022


Track Record - Won, HDB Best Safety Award, Zero Reportable Incident.

Track Record- Track Record-1.5years project, Zero Reportable Incident.

Soilbuild Construction Group is an integrated property developer with a development portfolio of mid to high-end residential properties and business space properties for multi-national corporations, HDB and SMEs. With an established track record of more than 30 years, the Group has successfully acquired and developed a range of residential properties mainly in prime urban districts with features that appeal to cosmopolitan buyers. Currently 10 ongoing projects, I was handling 2 projects, able to handle multi task.

As a Developer’s WSH Officer it requires:

  • Multi task assignment, coordinate WSH issue in cooperate level, overseeing of multiple projects, participation in engineering level safety design is a must, need to handle 30 over sub- contractors and suppliers reviewing their Risk Management and Safety Culture.
  • As Soilbuild is a BIZSAFE partner, need to assist sub-contractor to attain level 3 BIZSAFE. As most of the project stipulated in the heart of residential area, coordinating with the NEA for engaging Real Time Noise Monitoring system and with PUB on Earth Control measures at workplace.

Projects Handled

Achievement / Track Records Set

  • 01 - Condominium Project

Proposed Erection Of A Block Of 28-Storey Residential Flats (Total 162 Units) With MSCP At 1st To 4th Storey, Sky Terraces At 5th And 14th Storey and Communal Facilities On Mk17 Lot 07061a At 3 Jalan Kemaman (Novena

Planning Area) - A1287-00005-2018

  • 02-Multiple User Industrial Project (On-Going)

Proposed Erection of 10-storey Multiple-User General Industrial Factory (Total 186 Units) with Temporary Ancillary Industrial Canteen and Mezzanine for Ancillary Office on Lot 04882L MK 06 at Corporation Drive.

  • 03-Multiple User Industrial Development

Proposed Erection Of A Multiple-User General

Industrial Development Comprising Of A 7-Storey Ramp Up Factory Building (Total 45 Production Units), A Temporary Ancillary Staff Canteen (Total 1 Unit) And Other Ancillary Facilities On Lot 04728c Mk 7 At Tuas Bay

Track Record-1.5 million, Safe Manhours

  • 04-HDB Project

Public Housing Development Comprising 6 Blocks of 16/17 – Sty Residential Bldg (Total 1178 Units) With Multi-Storey Car Park, Commercial/Community Facilities, Precinct Pavilions & Park at Sembawang Crescent/Sembawang Way.

3 years project

  • 05-Aperia Mal

Is the most iconic Business development at the fringe of Singapore’s CBD. This is a BCA Green Mark Platinum building, with about 69,000 sqm GFA, consisting of two Business 1 towers and a 3-storey retail podium, as well as lifestyle amenities like a recreational pool, childcare and enrichment centres, supermarket, shops and F&B outlets to meet the needs of new generation of knowledge workers. Aperia is ideal for a range of high-spec manufacturing, light operations and clean industries.

  • 2.5 years project Zero Reportable.
  • Obtain the 1st Certificate for SB for GGBS (BCA),
  • Assist in getting Green Mark Platinum Certificate.
  • Achieved in taking the ISO 18001 Certificate and 9001 Certificate.
  • 06-Mezzo Condominum Project

The Mezzo is a freehold apartment located at 205 Balestier Road,

  • 07-Meier Suites Condo

Is a freehold apartment located at Margate Road in district 15 near Kallang MRT Station. It will be completed by 2014 and will comprise of 55 units. It is located in the vicinity of Singapore’s largest and most popular park, East Coast Beach and Katong Park.

2 years project

Track Report – Zero Reportable Incident

HSSE Advisor

CB&I Lummus Toyo JV : (SHELL), Houdini Project
09.2008 - 02.2010

Joint Venture by CB&I Lummus TOYO JV appointed by Shell (Company) for construction of Ethylene Cracking Complex (ECC Project).Construction of ECC project is been undertaken at Pular Ular, Singapore. This is a multibillion-dollar (approximate $6+ billion) project. Ethylene Project Construction Management (EPCM) responsible for design, engineering procurement, construction and cold commissioning. The Team ECC Safety Management System for the construction phrase for this project compromised with Team ECC SMS plan and procedures comply with ISO 18001. All construction company involves in the project will be identified as Implementation Contractors (IC). Achievement 39 Million Safe Working Man-hours.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore
07.2008 - 05.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Intergraded Management System
  • Safety Management System
  • Certified Trainer
  • ISO Auditing (45001)
  • Risk Management
  • Creativity
  • Problem Solving
  • Humor
  • Interpersonal Communication Skill
  • Promoting a culture of safety

Timeline

WSHO / FSM /Certified Trainer (Freelance)

Greensafe Consultant
05.2024 - Current

Construction Safety Manager

CREC CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD, Singapore
02.2023 - 04.2024

Safety Manager

WEI SIANG DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
05.2022 - 09.2022

Corporate Senior WSHO/ECO

SOIL-BUILD PTE LTD / SB Development (A1)
03.2010 - 05.2022

HSSE Advisor

CB&I Lummus Toyo JV : (SHELL), Houdini Project
09.2008 - 02.2010

High School Diploma -

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
07.2008 - 05.2009
Balamurugan Kanniah