N. Vasanth Kumar
Singapore
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment management. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Skilled in risk assessment, policy development, and team leadership. Known for fostering collaborative environment and adapting to evolving challenges to achieve results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
QESH Manager
UNIMATEC SINGAPORE PTE LTD
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Jurong Island – Chemical Industry
- Manage Integrated Management System of ISO 14001 & SS651: 2019 system compliances for Chemical Industries
- Manage and advice EHS compliance on authority requirements
- Manage and Co-ordinate Safety Case submission and review process for Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Regulation Requirements
- Lead and Co-ordinate with internal team on QRA, HAZOP Assessments & Safety Case Study for new process installation and modification
- Provides training and materials assistance to ensure safe and healthful work practices related to Safety & Health
- Manage Licensing application and renewal compliance according to legal requirements
- Identified best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risks
- Performed safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and rectify potential issues
- Responsible for all emergency procedures and emergency response plans
- Monitor and Manage ESH Section engineers and assign relevant tasks
- Responsibilities during Major Shutdown & Minor Shutdown Maintenance (Turnarounds):
- Lead Annual Shutdowns (Major & Minor) plans on Safe shutdown and Safe start- up
- Manage daily shutdown Co-ordination meetings with management and contractors’ team
- Ensure process shutdown activities together with Technical Department and Process Owners
- Ensure to comply Safety Induction Course (SIC) for all list of contractors / vendors and oversea experts during Major & Minor shutdown period
- Manage Hazardous storage and Isolation of process tanks with hazardous materials during shutdown
- Plan regular ESH inspection to identify hazards and mitigation methods
- Ensure ESH training plan of safety awareness trainings during shutdown
- Ensure emergency response and awareness with contractors during shutdown maintenance
- Manage Incident / Accident / Near-Miss reporting and follow up Root-cause investigation process
- Ensure Contractors daily man-power movement has been filed after daily tool- box meetings to ESH Section
- Review Contractors RA on each activities and ensure to comply with in-house ESH requirements
- Advice Shutdown Team on safety pre-cautions during high risk activities
- Ensure Safe Behaviors to be monitored by in-house BBS checklist and communicate the overall safe practice and safe man-hours during shutdown
- Plan and Arrange Pre & Post QESH inspection for all modification process items (PSSR)
- Ensure proper waste management has been arranged during shutdown activities
- Advice on new construction project related to safety and co-ordinate during construction periods
- Jurong Island – Chemical Industry
ESH Engineer
UNIMATEC SINGAPORE PTE LTD
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Jurong Island - Chemical Industry
- Evaluate hazardous material handling procedures to make sure they comply with environmental and safety requirements
- Evaluate / Inspect Industry facilities, machinery, and equipment safety to identify and correct potential hazards with QESH Inspection and PCA (Process Change Application)
- Ensure adequate control measures on process operation control of equipment’s (Reactors, Absorption Towers, Distillation Column, Thermal Oxidizer, Chemical process equipment’s), Process machineries (Crusher, Water Separator, Kicker, Press Molder, Packaging robots & Open roll press by laser sensor & Interlock control safety)
- Ensure and Manage Permit-to-Work system & Lock Out /Tag Out (LOTO) system
- Maintain Legal Register of the industry and advice on related legal updates
- Investigate industrial incident/accidents, injuries, or occupation-related diseases to understand the cause and to prevent them
- Developing SOP, Work Procedures, Checklist and Emergency Plant procedures
- Perform Process Pre-start up Safety QESH Inspections
- Recommend control measures to reduce employees ‘exposure to chemical, physical and biological hazards and to support the organization's environment safety and health goals
- Monitor and Manage Environmental legal requirements which comply to Air Monitoring, Source Emission, Industrial Hygiene Monitoring and Effluent discharge test reports
- Manage and develop Workplace GHS Reduce Labeling and trainings
- Manage Workplace safety and health management and Contractor Safety Management
- Conducting monthly EHS Meeting and Co-ordinating ESH Team monthly Inspection with follow up actions
- Follow up QESH system development for ISO 14001:2015 and SS506 Part-3
- Manage QESH Internal & External Audit functions and Plan audit schedule
- Responsible in developing SWP & SOP and review in changes with operational procedures
- Risk Assessment development, review, monitor and training
- To develop Environmental Aspect & Impact, review and monitor
- Follow up Safety control measures and inspections in plant annual shutdown maintenance (SDM)
- Manage and Monitor Contractor’s Safety Management system during SDM (shut down maintenance) works
- Conduct Safety Induction training course (SIC) for In-house staffs & Contractors to comply safe work practice
- Follow up legal compliance and requirements based on Singapore WSH Act & its Regulatory requirements
- Manage and maintain Permit-to-work system of industry
- Responsible to monitor fire protection facility and preventive maintenance arrangements
- Responsible to maintain Fire Safety Management by conducting table top & CERT meetings
- Assist to monitor CERT facilities and Training arrangements
- Conduct In-house Training and Drill exercise to improve safety culture and enhance safe environment
- Manage and develop plant ERP and required procedures
- Communication with government authorities SCDF, NEA & MOM for related legal requirements
- Manage yearly budget to prepare and plan for ESH improvements and promote safety culture to keep industry comply towards Environmental Safety and Health
- Selection and Recommendation of PPE for staffs related with activity and hazard assessment
- Implementation of BBS “Behavior Based Safety Programme” to motivate good Safety-based behaviors and safety culture
- Follow QEMS Procedures and SOP
- Jurong Island - Chemical Industry
HSE Executive Co-ordinator
KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Conducting daily Toolbox meeting
- Daily and weekly site inspection to comply safe working conditions
- Assist Senior WSHO in preparing Risk Assessment for each activity
- Assist Senior Management to review of site Safety Policy and Risk Assessment
- Liaises with Consultants and Sub Contractors agencies on WSH issues
- Works with site Management to ensure that Work site Safety and Risk Management activity requirements are in place, and are being tracked at all levels of the organization
- Preparing Safe Work Procedures for related work activities
- Training for workers in HSE related program
- Cross check action items from all work site safety-relevant sources are appropriate to effectively mitigate risks, consistently managed, and completed in a timely manner
- Inspecting and rectifying any unsafe condition of work place to minimize the risk level by implementing corrective measures
- Assists in Permit to Work for required activities and assessing before PTW issued
- Inspecting all Lifting Gears, Appliances, Fire Extinguisher & Electrical equipment monthly and register with appropriate color code
- Assisting in preparation for Audit works
- Aerodrome Safety specialist with hands-on airside safety knowledge
- Record keeping and proper documentation for future reference
- Perform other adhoc duties as assigned and follow up with Code of Practice CP79 and Relevant WSH Regulations
QA & Process - Safety Supervisor
Mitsubishi Gas Pure Chemicals
04.2008 - 01.2013
- Supporting to Risk Assessment team for OSHA Certification and review Risk Assessment for process activities and updating risk assessment
- Regular safety inspection patrol inside the plant and reporting to Engineer
- Cross check action items from all process safety-relevant sources are appropriate to effectively mitigate risks, consistently managed, and completed in a timely manner
- Assists to engineer in preparation, review and approval of required EHS documentation
- Ensure and assists with job safety work practice and safe work procedure
- ERT Team Member
- Responsible to maintain & update Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Safety committee member and discussing preferred monthly topics
- Monitor and Maintaining ISO9001, 14001 & OHSA18001 standard documents up to date
- Supporting safety engineer in near miss case, Safety Improvement Activities, tracking for results and maintaining Noise monitoring records
- Maintain & Monitoring Waste Disposal area and daily waste limits
- Inventory tracking for chemical consuming inside the campus and Waste disposal Chemical list
- Updating PPE inventory list and ordering for new PPE items to purchase
- Maintain 5’ S in shop floor to maintain proper housekeeping
- Organizing Process and QA activities to ensure for daily updates
Manufacturing Engineering Assistant (Chemical)
GE Aerospace industries
04.2005 - 04.2008
- Main responsible to support our Engineer in products quality and production
- Responsible in chemical handling, Stripping, Etching and Electro plating
- Knowledge in handling DCS machine for these processes Allen Bradley machines
- Good Knowledge in Electro plating (Platinum & Chrome) plating in aviation products
- Responsible in cleaning, coating removal by using acid and alkali for incoming products
- Responsible in Makeup & Top up Chemicals for process
- Responsible to maintain & update Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Responsible in analyzing chemical concentration in all above process
- Responsible in simple process maintenance works
- Good skills & team work to involve in process improvements
- Maintaining Process data’s as per SOP (operation procedure data’s)
- Skills in chemical handling, stripping process and Electro Plating
- Knowledge in chemical analysis in above process
- Skills in Bulk manufacturing industries and Laboratory works
G.V.G Pulp and Paper Manufacturing industries
10.2000 - 03.2005
- Company Overview: India
- India
Education
Graduate Certificate - Workplace safety and Health (Level-D)
Singapore Polytechnic
12.2018
Bachelors of Environmental & Occupational Health Safety Engineering -
New Castle University
01.2014
WSQ- Specialist Diploma - Work place Safety and Health Level-C
NTUC Learning Hub
01.2014
Specialist Diploma in Environmental & Water Technology -
Temasek Polytechnic
01.2010
Diploma in Chemical Technology -
A.J.K.K.S.A. Polytechnic
Gobichettipalayam, Erode01.2000
Skills
- Process Safety
- Fire and Explosion Prevention
- Hazardous Area Classification
- Manage Hazardous Substances
- Major Hazard Installation Safety Case
- Confined Space Safety Assessment
- Fire Safety Management
- Fire Safety Training
- Work at Height Supervision
- Building Construction Safety Supervision
- Risk Management
- Internal QEHSMS Auditing
- Workplace Safety & Health Risk Assessment
- Safety Management System Implementation
- Incident Investigation
- Evaluation Audits
- Contractors Management
- Safety Training
- Documentation
- Record Keeping
- EHS Consultation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Chemical Process Engineering
- Auditing expertise
- Hazard identification
- Incident investigation
- Accident prevention
- Documentation control
- Quality management systems
- Emergency response planning
- Contractor management
- Waste management
Areas Of Interest
- Managing Safety & Environmental activities
- Engineering works related to HSE / EHS
- Chemical Process Engineering with Process Safety Management activities
Corecompetencies
- Process Safety Fire and Explosion Prevention, 09/01/20
- Process Safety Runaway Reaction and Dust Handling, 10/01/20
- Hazardous Area Classification for Process Industries, 02/01/19
- Manage Hazardous Substances in Workplace (MHS), 12/01/18
- Major Hazard Installation Safety Case Practitioners Training, 10/01/17
- Assess Confined Space for Safety Entry and Work, 05/01/16
- Fire Safety Manager, 11/01/15
- Fire Patroller Safety Training Course, 01/01/14
- Work at Height – WAH Supervisor Course, 01/01/14
- BCSS- Building Construction Safety Supervisor Course, 01/01/12
- BizSafe Risk Management Level-2 Training Course, 01/01/12
- Internal QEHSMS Auditor Training Course, 01/01/11
- ESS Work Place Safety & Health (Risk Assessment) Supervisory Level Course, 01/01/09
- Work Place Safety & Health Supervisor for (Oil / Petrochemical) Industry, 01/01/09
Organizationalexposure
- UNIMATEC Singapore Pte Ltd, QESH Manager, 07/01/15, Present, 10 years
- KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd, HSE Executive Coordinator, 01/01/13, 06/30/15, 2.5 years
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Singapore Pte Ltd, QA & Process - Safety Supervisor, 01/01/13, 01/31/13, 4.5 years
- GE Aviation Service and Operation Singapore, Manufacturing Engineering Assistant (Chemical), 04/01/05, 04/30/08, 3 years
- G.V.G Pulp and Paper Manufacturing industries, India, Various, 10/01/00, 03/31/05, 4.5 years
Areasofstrengthandexpertise
- EHS Consultation & Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Incident / Accident Investigation
- Safety Management System Implementation
- Evaluation Audits & Compliance
- Contractors Management
- Safety Training & Mentoring
- Documentation & Record Keeping
Linguisticabilities
- English, Good in read, write & speak
- Tamil, Good in read, write & speak
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: L1233846
- Date of Birth: 10/12/81
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Permanent Resident of Singapore (S8165229E)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
QESH Manager
UNIMATEC SINGAPORE PTE LTD
06.2021 - Current
ESH Engineer
UNIMATEC SINGAPORE PTE LTD
07.2015 - 06.2017
HSE Executive Co-ordinator
KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2015
QA & Process - Safety Supervisor
Mitsubishi Gas Pure Chemicals
04.2008 - 01.2013
Manufacturing Engineering Assistant (Chemical)
GE Aerospace industries
04.2005 - 04.2008
G.V.G Pulp and Paper Manufacturing industries
10.2000 - 03.2005
Bachelors of Environmental & Occupational Health Safety Engineering -
New Castle University
WSQ- Specialist Diploma - Work place Safety and Health Level-C
NTUC Learning Hub
Specialist Diploma in Environmental & Water Technology -
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma in Chemical Technology -
A.J.K.K.S.A. Polytechnic
Graduate Certificate - Workplace safety and Health (Level-D)
Singapore Polytechnic
Similar Profiles
Nishant MaheshwariNishant Maheshwari
Sr Technical Delivery Manager at HCL Singapore Pte Ltd ( Client : DBS Singapore , UOB Singapore)Sr Technical Delivery Manager at HCL Singapore Pte Ltd ( Client : DBS Singapore , UOB Singapore)
Syaheedah Binte AzizSyaheedah Binte Aziz
Receptionist Admin at Canon Singapore Pte Ltd/PricewaterhouseCoopers SingaporeReceptionist Admin at Canon Singapore Pte Ltd/PricewaterhouseCoopers Singapore
Nino FabianNino Fabian
Merchandise Analyst /Allocation Analyst/Store Supervisor at Cotton On Singapore Pte Ltd, SingaporeMerchandise Analyst /Allocation Analyst/Store Supervisor at Cotton On Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore