Venugopal Padakanti

Contact: India: +91- 9705070507/ Qatar: +974-77274515

E-Mail: venugopal_padakanti@yahoo.com

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Please find attached my Resume for the position of HSE/QHSE Manager. I'm particularly interested in this position, which relates
strongly to my nearly 14+ years of experience in QHSE Management, Statutory Compliance, Liaising & Coordination, Integrated
Management System, Training and Internal Auditing.

As QHSE Manager with Drake & Scull International Qatar, I believe I meet all the essential criteria of the position. Highlights of
experience and demonstrated talent I would bring to your organisation include:

 Holds the distinction of achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification for Drake & Scull Qatar operations.
 The merit of completing 75 Integrated Management system internal audits.
 A keen communicator with honed interpersonal, problem solving and analytical abilities.

I am now looking to take up roles in QHSE Management with an organisation of repute preferably in Oil & Gas / Power
/Civil/MEP Construction industry. I am open to assignments in Qatar.

I am keen to join your firm due to its leading position in the industry, great organisational culture, the spirit of innovation, the
professionalism that characterises your firm and its employees. I am attracted to this role on account of the organisational
performance, values, challenges, best fit that it offers.

I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials and experience. Looking forward to a positive response.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,

Venugopal Padakanti
Enclosure: Resume
Venugopal Padakanti
Contact: India: +91- 9705070507/ Qatar: +974-77274515
E-Mail: venugopal_padakanti@yahoo.com

Job Objective

Seeking managerial level assignments in organization QHSE Management with an organization of repute preferably in Oil & Gas /
Power / Civil & MEP Construction industry

Profile Summary
 A competent professional with almost 14+ years of experience in:
Project QHSE Management QHSE Management Statutory Compliance
Liaising & Coordination QHSE Integrated Management System QHSE Internal Auditing
Cost Reduction Investigation & Safety Control Report Generation

Core Competencies
 Gained exposure to several Projects and Construction & Site QHSE Management Operations
 Competent in devising significant solutions for maintaining sound Environmental, Health & Safety conditions
 Proficiency in the implementation and maintenance of QHSE standards.
 Adroit in monitoring & supporting ongoing projects for QHSE performance improvement, through site inspection, updating
procedures, developing new ones and conducting meetings & audits.
 Conversant in developing & updating various manuals like On-Site Emergency Plan, Safety Manual for Contractors, Fire
Emergency Procedure & Fire Manual and Pocket Fire Fighting Guide.
 An effective communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
 Managing process hazards analysis documents for revalidation
 Conducting training on plant evacuation, fire alarms and HSE policies, procedures & loss prevention principles
 Creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters the development opportunities and motivates the high
performance amongst the team members
 Ensuring adherence to local/legal & other HSE requirements by the Site Teams

Knowledge Purview

 Well-versed with:
o Planning & Management of QHSE team resources
and proposal for the recruitment as required by
the projects
o Preparing QHSE Overall (each project & QHSE
Department) budgets and presenting to
management for approvals.
o Co ordination with the tendering team for the new
projects for prequalification and project QHSE
Plans preparation and submission
o Review and revision of QHSE Procedures, Risk
Assessments and all other required records to
ensure the Preventive actions.
o Preparing Training Calendar for the Project yearly
and monitoring of the training effectiveness
o Conducting training sessions on IMS requirements,
Legal
and other requirements
o Planning & Conducting IMS internal Audits to
ensure the compliance and suggest improvements
for the continual improvement of the IMS

Organisational Experience

Since Dec’13 Drake & Scull International Qatar – QHSE Manager

Key Result Areas:
 Preparing Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly QHSE statistics report, KPIs and presenting to the top management.
 Planning & Management of QHSE team resources and proposal for the recruitment as required by the projects.
 Preparing QHSE Overall (each project & QHSE Department) budgets and resenting to management for approvals.
 Co ordination with the tendering team for the new projects for prequalification and project QHSE Plans preparation and
submission.
 Review and revision of QHSE Procedures, Risk Assessments and all other required formats to ensure the Preventive actions.
 Preparing Training Calendar for the Project yearly and monitoring of the training effectiveness.
 Conducting training on IMS QHSE requirements, Legal and other requirements.

Highlight:
 Developed and implemented integrated management system Policy procedures for DSI Qatar operations.
 Successfully without NCR preliminary/certification/Surveillance audit faced with the certifying agency.
 Successfully completed 75 Integrated Management system internal audits by self in all the projects/Departments.

WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

 DSIQ prepare and qualify the welding procedure that is to be followed in the construction activities.
 The welding procedure used in welding pressure parts and in joining load carrying non-pressure parts, such as all permanent
or temporary clips and lugs, to pressure parts shall be qualified in accordance with ASME.

The procedure used in welding non-pressure bearing attachments which have essentially no load carrying functions, to
pressure parts shall meet the following requirements:

 When the welding process is manual, machine or semi-automatic, procedure qualification is required in accordance with
ASME Section IX.
 When the welding in any automatic welding process, performed in accordance with a Welding Procedure Specification,
Procedure Qualification Test is not required.
 The test coupons shall be prepared and welded under the supervision of the QA/QC E. Preparation and testing of the
required test specimens are performed to meet client requirements by a DSIQ approved testing laboratory.
 When there is a change to essential variables and in vase of impact testing to supplementary essential variables, the
WPS shall be revised and re-qualified.

WELDER/WELDING OPERATOR QUALIFICATION

All Welders and welding operators used for pressure parts and in joining load carrying non-pressure parts to pressure
parts shall be qualified in accordance with Section IX.

 The Qualification test for welding operators of machine welding equipment shall be performed on a separate test piece
prior to the start of welding or on the first work piece.
 Each welders or welding operators shall be assigned an identification number i.e. Badge Number by the QA/QC
Engineer.

The Welders and welding operators used in welding non-pressure bearing attachments, which have essentially no-load
carrying function, to pressure parts shall comply with the following:

 When the welding process is manual, machine or semi-automatic, qualification in accordance with Section IX is required.
 When welding is done by any automatic welding process, performance qualification is not required.
 When stud welding is used, a production stud weld test, appropriate to the end use application requirements, shall be
specified by DSIQ and carried out on a separate test plate or tube at the start of each shift.
 Each welders or welding operators shall be assigned an identification number i.e. Badge Number by the QA/QC E
 The QA/QC Engineer is responsible for preparing & updating the Log of Approved Welders, at least every 6 months.
 The welder shall mark his identification to each weld at a distance not greater than 3 feet (1 m). In lieu of stamping the
welders identification number, it may be documented on the Weld Map by the QA/QC Engineer.
 Drake & Scull shall be responsible for conducting welding and testing of all test coupons.

PERMISSIBLE TEMPERATURE FOR WELDING

 It is recommended that no welding of any kind be done when the temperature of base metal is lower than -17ºC.
 For temperatures between -17ºC and 0ºC surface of all areas within 3 inches of the point where a weld is to be started
should be maintained to a temperature at least warm to the hand i.e. Approximate 16ºC before welding is started.
 It is recommended that no welding be done when surface are wet or covered with ice, when snow is falling on the
surface to be welded, or during periods of high wind, unless the welders or welding operators and work are properly
protected/ shielded.

CONTROL OF WELDING CONSUMABLES

 The QA/QC Engineer shall request welding filler material designated on the applicable WPS, by submitting SRF.
 After receiving the electrodes, the Store Keeper checks for the quality, quantity and certification. He prepares a
Receiving Inspection & Issue report and forwards it to QA/QC Engineer along with the Electrode/Filler Metal Test Certificate
for review.
 The QA/QC Engineer will check’s the size, heat number marking specification & quality of electrode/filler metal.
 Electrode shall be entered in the stores control system and shall only be issued after completion of documentation and
clearance from QA/QC E.
 All electrodes/filler wire certificates shall be filed in the stores by the S/DC for review and clarification.
 Accepted electrodes/filler wires are stored in allocated places for ASME welding consumables accepted section, and as
recommended by the manufacturer.
 The S/DC shall be responsible for the release of the welding filler material from accepted inventory, subject to QA/QC
E’s request using Welding Consumable Requisition. This is documented in the Filler Metal Issue Register.
 The Filler Metal Issue Register shall contain the following but not limited to:
 - Reference Job No.
 - Electrode Class/ Specification No.
 - Electrode Size
 - Batch No.
 - Issued Qty. & Date of Issue
 Low Hydrogen Electrodes which are stored in a clean area are issued on a daily basis and upon request from the welder.
 Sufficient quantity of these electrodes are placed in an oven after noting applicable parameters on the Low Hydrogen
Electrode Baking Record and baked @ 300 ºC or as recommended by the manufacturer for a minimum holding time as
suggested by the manufacturer.
 These electrodes are then transferred to a holding oven and maintained at a minimum temperature of 150 ºC till they
are picked up by the welders.
 They are then held in quivers at a minimum temperature of 70 ºC during the work.
 Unused electrodes at the end of the shift are examined for condition, cleanliness and identification by QA/QCE and
shall be transferred to the baking oven, re-baked as per manufacturers recommendations and then transferred to the
holding oven for subsequent use. Unused electrodes to be stored separately and shall be used at once.
 S/DC shall give priority to these electrodes during next issue to welders.
 The backing and the holding ovens shall be clearly marked to show the type of electrodes contained.
 Vacuum pack electrode: - Vacuum pack electrodes used on jobs shall be consumed with 12 hrs. after opening the
pack, If not the electrode shall be re-baked in 350°C for 2 hrs. or as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
 Electrodes found damaged or not maintained to heating requirements are to be rejected at once.

FLUXES
 Storage of unopened fluxes:-The unopened fluxes storage shall have minimum temperature of 15°C and relative
humidity less than 60% or as per manufacturer recommendation. Manufacturer recommendations shall be followed if
their recommendations are more stringent.
 Flux treatment: - Welding flux shall be dried in the oven before usage as per manufacturer recommendation.
 Handling of fluxes: - After treatment of fluxes, the flux shall be transferred to a handling oven which shall be kept at 150
+ 25° C or as per manufacturer’s recommendation. The flux shall be identified by trade name, batch number and AWS
specification.
 The flux which was taken out from the holding oven shall be consumed within 3 hours for holding hoppers with
heating facility and 2 hour for hoppers without heating facility. Otherwise the flux shall be re-dried as per client requirement
and international standards.

Aug’10 – Nov’2013 Larsen & Toubro Ltd., UAE as Projects HSE Manager

Key Result Areas:

 Attending Monthly Review Meeting with the client.
 Preparing Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly HSE statistics report and presenting to the top management.
 Co ordination with the tendering team for the new projects.
 Review and revision of HSE Procedures, Risk Assessments and all other required formats to ensure the Preventive actions.
 Corporate sustainability reporting Committee Member for UAE Operations.
 Preparing Training Calendar for the Project yearly and monitoring of the training effectiveness.

Highlight:
 Received Third Best contractor Award in February 2013 from TRANSCO - Abudhabi Transmission and Dispatch Company.
 Received Integrated Management System certification for the organization in first attempt only.
 Achieved 7 million safe man hours in total three projects.
 Successfully completed 25 Integrated Management system internal audits.
Jan’08-Jul’10 CAT International Ltd., Saudi Arabia as HSE Engineer {Projects related to construction of Mechanical (Piping
& Structure), Electrical and Civil}

Key Result Areas:

 Preparing Project HSE Plan and getting approval from the client.
 Project HSE Plan orientation for all the Project team.
 Preparing Risk Assessments and safe work plans for all the activities.
 Job specific safety training.
 Attending weekly client meetings.
 Reporting Monthly HSE statistics to the client.
 Attending weekly Internal Review meeting with the project team.
 Site monitoring and ensuring compliance with the legal and all other requirements as per the Project HSE plan.
 Ensuring compliance with the internal and client Work permit system.
 Accident investigation and reporting.

Jan’05-Dec’07 ETA Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, India as Safety Supervisor (Building Construction)

Key Result Areas:

 Managed the task of supervising health safety & environment aspects in various projects
 Offered instructions to workers on their respective work methods and procedures
 Responsible for investigating & reporting all sorts of accidents like industrial accidents
 Maintained discipline among the workers
 Carried out safety inspections on a regular basis

Highlights:
 Successfully organised various tool box meetings and safety related task specific toolbox talks, safety Orientation for new
employees, Special training like Emergency Evacuation Drills, Hand & Power tools, Personnel Protective Equipment, Material
Safety Data sheets, Working at height, Fall Arrest and Prevention Methods, First Aid and rescue team periodical Practical
training.
 Efficiently handled various Work Permit Audits

Trainings
 Quality Management System Internal Auditor by Drake & Scull International Qatar.
 Train the Trainer by L&T Corporate trainers.
 Integrated Management System Internal Auditor by L&T Corporate trainers.
 Quality Management System Internal Auditor by L&T Corporate trainers
 Corporate Sustainability Reporting by L&T Corporate trainers
 Basic First Aid and Fire Fighting by GTSC, Abudhabi.
 Cardio pulmonary resuscitation by GTSC, Abudhabi

Certifications
 BSC International Diploma In Occupational Health & Safety (BSC DipOSH)
 ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor.
 NEBOSH International General Certificate from National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, United
Kingdom and 2011
 IOSH Managing Safely from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), United Kingdom and 2011
 OSHA-30 Hours at Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States and 2011

Education

2016 Executive Masters in Business Administration (Specialization: Applied International Business)

2005 B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)
2006 Diploma in Fire Engineering and Safety Management

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 23rd June, 1983

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil and Telugu
Nationality: Indian
Passport Details: PO075786, INDIA (09-11-2016-08-11-2026)
Driving License: Valid INDIA, UAE & QATAR Light Motor Vehicle Driving Licence

Please refer to annexure for major Projects

Annexure
Major Projects

Drake & Scull International Qatar – QHSE Manager

Project : Depots and Stabling Yards- Doha Metro Ph 1 Project

Client Engineer’s : Qatar Integrated Rail Company
Asst. To Engineer : SYSTRA PARSON
Main Contractor : MMHKT
Contractor : Fujita Corporation
MEP Contractor : Drake & Scull International Qatar

Project : Msheireb Downtown Doha- Phase 1c

Client : Msheireb Properties
Project Management : Time Qatar
Consultant : Burns and McDonnell
Main Contractor : Brookfield Multiplex
MEP Contractor : Drake & Scull International Qatar

Project : Multi Purpose Administration Complex

Client : Qatar Petroleum
Main Contractor : CCIC – Consolidated Contractors International Company
MEP Contractor : Drake & Scull International Qatar

Project : Mall Of Qatar

Project Management : KEO International
Main Contractor : KCT - Khayyat Contracting and Trading (KCT)
MEP Contractor : Drake & Scull International Qatar

Project : New Rayyan Palace

Main Contractor : CCIC- Consolidated Contractors International Company
MEP Contractor : Drake & Scull International Qatar

Project : Rabban Suits tower (50 Storey building)

Main Contractor : CRC- Construction and Re Construction
MEP Contractor : Drake & Scull International Qatar

Role:

Job Objectives:
 Responsible for keeping people free from danger, risk, or injury in the workplace and minimize losses due to injuries and
property damage by implementing, Maintaining and Improving the HSE Management Systems requirements at his project(s)
within DSI, prepare and ensure implementation of HSE Plan, Environmental Impact Assessment, Hazard Identification and
Risk Assessment and other project related HSE documentation and technical requirements, targeting compliance to the
international standards, and local regulations and legislations.
 Works closely with QHSE Manager on the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the IMS within all sections of
the company and look for the improvement of QMS compliance of Head Office, Area Office and Site Office.
Reports to: QHSE Director
Responsibilities and duties:
 To support and promote all QHSE policies and procedures implemented by the company
 Administer the QHSE related policies on the site.
 Review on a continuous basis the QHSE policy and QHSE systems and implementation of procedures for the project.
 Coordinate with QHSE Officers for the preparation of the project specific QHSE plans.
 Participate in QHSE audits and inspections periodically
 Monitor and review accident statistics and advise the team as and when needed.
 Lead the investigation team in case of serious accidents or incidents.
 Advise management on revisions to QHSE policy.
 Carry out regular and random QHSE inspections in site and record results.
 Advise site personnel concerning safe working practices and potentially dangerous occurrences.
 Identify QHSE training needs for both management and operatives.
 Arrange necessary QHSE training and conduct in-house or with outside parties.
 Compile and record QHSE statistics.
 Develop and implement safe systems of work for the project through safety staff.
 Overall analysis of the QHSE system in the company and regular information to the management where required for
additional support/preventive actions required.
 Commit to improve safety on a yearly basis, through quantifiable safety data.
 Reports infractions and give suggestions to the Project Manager for corrective action.

Area level supervision:

 Support the Corporate QHSE Manager in ensuring full compliance with ISO requirements among all sections.
 Works closely with Corporate QHSE/QHSE Managers during External QHSE Audits and support in closing & reporting all non-
conformances found during the audit.
 Support the Corporate QHSE Manager in producing regular quality reports as required for the project including, but not
limited to information on document submission, organizing audit schedules and audits, non conformance reports and
confirmation of corrective actions.
 Conduct an internal audit to check the compliance of each department on requirements of the IMS.
 Prepare internal audit result analysis and submit to QHSE Manager for the formulation of corrective actions.
 Responsible for documenting all company procedures and manuals based on the instruction received from Direct Supervisor
and concerned Managers.
 Reviewing procedures for compliance with the IMS requirements and current practice recommending improvements as
applicable.
 Reviewing all deliverables for compliance with quality criteria.
 Compile and maintain controlled records to verify completeness and accuracy of data.
 Maintaining all required QHSE records by the Corporate, current area of operation.
 Participate in reviews and workshops as required to promote the QHSE objectives.
 Provides advice and guidance to Corporate, Holding and Location Departments on the requirements of QMS standards,
specifications and procedures applied.
 Identifying process improvements and preparing recommendations for development and implementation.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd., UAE

Project Title: 400kv OHL Ras al khaima to Fujairah

Consultant: Mott MacDonald
Period: Aug’ 2010 to Dec’ 2010
Client: Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company

Project Title: 132/33 KV Sub-Stations at Sudah Port in Fujairah (LOT1B)

Consultant: Mott MacDonald
Period: Jan’ 2011 to Dec’ 2012
Client: Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company

Project Title: N-6977 Lot B - Supply & Installation of New 220/33kV Grid Station in Ain Al Faydha and All Related
220 kV Cable / OHL Works
Consultant: ENARGO consult LLC.
Period: Since Jan’ 2013
Client: Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company

Role:
 Assisting HSE GULF HEAD in preparing Total Gulf statistics and other relevant reports
 Supporting the L&T PT&D International CSR Council in preparing the corporate sustainability reports
 Carrying out Integrated Management System Internal Audits on a regular basis
 Organising training corporate training programs for people working in Gulf Offices and Project
 Facilitating the Management Representative (Site) in day-to-day HSE activities and synchronising with him to manage HSE
audits in an effective manner
 Setting-up and monitoring HSE activities at the project
 Conducting HSE Orientation for workmen, staff and subcontractor on safety issues
 Identifying PPEs and coordinating with engineers for its implementation
 Inspecting and approving the incoming HSE materials
 Acquiring consent from PM/Customer Representative on Project specific HSE plans and executing the same with the help of
the Project Team
 Ensuring adherence to local/legal & other HSE requirements by the Site Team
 Handling routine inspection of project area and providing guidance on effective HSE measures
 Suggesting sub-contractors to assure their implementation of safety standards in getting the materials and organisation of
work & implementation of systems
 Participating in HSE Committee Meetings &recording the minutes of meetings for undertaking necessary actions
 Supervising campaigns, competitions and other special programs to promote HSE Culture
 Registering customer complaints related to HSE and taking corrective actions

CAT International Ltd., Saudi Arabia as HSE Engineer {Projects related to construction of Mechanical (Piping & Structure),
Electrical and Civil}

Project Title: Qateef Pipeline (QT2) and Cross country Pipeline at Qateef, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Period: Jan’08-Dec’08
Client: Saudi Aramco

Project Title: K-042, Yanbu National Petrochemical Company (YANSAB) Expansion Project, Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Period: Jan’09-Feb’10
Client: YANSAB, Fluor Arabia Ltd., Sabic

Project Title: Marafiq Power & Water Utility Company, Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Period: Mar’10-Jun’10
Client: MARAFIQ
Role:
 Represented the company in Contractor’s Safety Meetings conducted on a weekly basis
 Submitted weekly and monthly Health, Safety & Environmental Audit Reports to the clients
 Organised emergency drills on a monthly basis
 Conducted weekly toolbox talks with all employees associated with the projects
 Issued a weekly safety bulletin to update various parties on the safety aspects
 Responsible for assuring that:
o Full compliance of Legal, client and organisations HSE policies and procedures.
o Safe work environment for all the workers.
o Welfare facilities for all the workers.
o Hazardous materials were stored in accordance with MSDS requirements
o Fall Protection/ Rigging Registers were updated on a monthly basis
o No Smoking policy is being followed at site
 Successfully carried out monthly audit of camp and followed up to ensure implementation of recommendations
 Skillfully supervised a weekly safety meeting with Safety Officers and updated the safety measures adopted at the site
 Dexterously implemented internal work permit and safety task assignments in the systems
 Holds credit for regularly updating Environmental Management Plan of the site