Vikram Chouhan

HSES professional with21years of experience

Dubai
hse.chouhan@yahoo.com
+971-567654490

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL 

A strategist cum implementer with recognized proficiency in spearheading HSE Management with an
aim to accomplish business plans and goals successfully

Work Experience

HSE Engineer for ILF Consulting Engineers(PMC/Employer)

ILF Consulting Engineers - Abu Dhabi
September 2020 to Present
• Managing & implementing MASDAR & Bee’ah HSE Codes of Practice and best industrial standards as
PMC HSE Engineer.
• Developing & review key project HSE documents to standardize the HSE quality management.
• Evaluating & advising Contractor to manage HSES on site to adopt ALARP philosophy, zero incidents
and high level of environmental & occupational health sensitivity
• Evaluating & advising Contractor on WMS, TRA, HAZCON, Plan & Procedures for heavy construction,
erection & Commissioning activities.
• Advising & managing DBO Contractor to ensure safe, smooth and hassle free construction,
commissioning and handover.
• Conduct daily & periodic onsite inspection and audit on various construction, pre-comm. and
commissioning activities.
• Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment programs.
• Organize & conduct third party & in-house audits for project and managing/issuing NCR’s for non-
compliance.
• Implementing regular audits of contractors, to evaluate HSE performance and provide reports results
and tracks remedial actions until effective close-out and feedback
• Investigating/review the near-misses, Dangerous occurrences & accidents and reporting management
with root-cause analysis.
• Recording & reporting leading & lagging indicators to ensure adequate level of HSE awareness &
compliance.
• Liaising with third party & external agencies on project issues

Sr. HSE Advisor

Al Tasnim (Al Turki)
December 2019 to April 2021
as Sr. HSE Advisor, Oman
Project: Oil & Gas off - Plot Delivery Contract, ODC South Oman
Key Result Areas:
• Managing and implementation of PDO Codes of Practice, Procedures, Specification and Guidelines.
• Developing and evaluating key documents for projects to standardize the quality management of HSE
in order to ensure as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) risk levels, zero incidents and high level of
environmental & occupational health sensitivity
• Implementing HSE Management for off-plot delivery, construction on new oil well pad, FLOW LINES
and tie-in activities.
• Ensuring Right of Way (ROW) plan and implementing new flow line crossing multiple live hydro carbon
corridors to ensure safe, smooth and hassle free construction, commissioning and handover.
• Conduct onsite inspection and classroom training on various construction, pre-comm. and
commissioning activity.
• Organize safety awareness workshops/programs as per the need and requirements
• Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment programs
• Organize third party audits and facilitate training plan.
• Implementing regular audits of contractors, to evaluate HSE performance and provide reports results
and tracks remedial actions until effective close-out and feedback
• Creating specific procedures for the preparation & implementation of programs within the area of HSE
management system, Implementing HSE policy & programs in site according to Company HSE objectives
& targets
• Facilitate third party audit from Govt. bodies to secure NOC's from applicable safety and environmental
agencies for smooth functional of project

HSE Consultant (Training and Inspection)

Ambadnya Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd
December 2017 to April 2019
• Conducting periodic site HSE inspection and advising management on HSE compliance.
• Conducting HSE Training on various industries based tailored training modules.
• Implementing HSE code of practice and organize various awareness campaigns.
• Conduct HSE awareness toolbox on various safety topics i.e. Scaffolding safety, lifting equipment, work
at height, LOTO etc.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

A B Rhead & Associate

PMC/PMT - Abu Dhabi
2014 to 2016
Project: Carbon Capture, Storage & Pipeline Project (CCSF), Abu Dhabi, UAE
Key Result Areas:
• Managing the implementation of ADNOC and MASDAR's HSE Codes of Practice and best industrial
standards.
• Developing and evaluating key documents for projects to standardize the quality management of HSE
in order to ensure as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) risk levels, zero incidents and high level of
environmental & occupational health sensitivity
• Implementing HSE code of Practice for cross-country pipeline for transport and inject in oil well to
enhance recovery.
• Ensuring Right of Way (ROW) plan and implemented as cross-country pipeline crossing multiple live
hydro carbon corridor for ADNOC, TAKREE, ADCO and GASCO to ensure safe, smooth and hassle free
construction, commissioning and handover.
• Conduct onsite inspection and classroom training on various construction, pre-comm. and
commissioning activity.
• Identify training needs and developing specific training modules from management to site work men's
• Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment programs
• Organize third party audits and facilitate training plan.
• Implementing regular audits of contractors, to evaluate HSE performance and provide reports results
and tracks remedial actions until effective close-out and feedback
• Investigating the near-misses & accidents and reporting them to management with proper root-cause
analysis; inspecting & ensuring suitable protective equipment, machinery & workplaces
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Safety Manager
DMRC
2013 to 2014
Reporting to: Project Manager
Key Responsibilities:
• Managed a team of HSE officer and supervisor to implement Samsung C&T HSEMS and coordinated
with client
• Developed and Implemented HSE Training program, conduct in-house and site training for management
and workers
• Prepared and submit weekly and monthly HSE statistic including training matrix and plan
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Deputy HSE Manager/Superintendent

Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. Limited - Abu Dhabi
August 2010 to August 2013
UAE, Client: TAKREER
Growth Path:

HSE Supervisor>Trainer>Superintendent
Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. Limited
August 2010 to August 2011
Aug'2011-Aug'2013: Deputy HSE Manager

Key Result Areas: Managed HSE for live hydro carbon tie-in inside Tank farm and terminal (IRP-I project
involving ULG-91, ULG-95, ULG-97, Jet A-1 Tanks and kerosene line in IRP-I project, Mussafa Terminal)
• Rerouting existing UG sewer pipeline safely with coordination with local body and client
• Imparted training to site fire-fighting team, ERT, Fire warden and other groups on fixed and portable
fire-fighting equipment and systems
• Report to client (Takreer, Tebodin as PMC) and Head office at South Korea on HSE compliance & incident
management
• Generated safety observations from client (Takreer/Tebodin) and interfaced with all department/
sections heads to close these observations
• Organize and conduct training workshop utilizing various innovative methods.
• Developed and imparted tailor-made training modules for management and workers(Classroom and
site based training)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Safety Supervisor Project
Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. Limited
September 2008 to November 2009
Tecnimont/Daewoo Joint Venture Ethylene Derivation Chemical Refinery Project (Q-Chem-II), Qatar
Highlights: Worked as HSE Supervisor/Trainer:
• Responsible for Client and Contractor HSE reporting (Technimont/Daewoo and Client)
• Managed team of HSE officers
• Conduct induction and site specific trainings related to construction activities
• Key incident investigation member and drafting Near Miss/Incident reports for client and contractor
• Reporting to Tecnimont/Daewoo HSES Manager on related subjects.
• Assisting and advising Management on day to day HSE related issues and reaching on solutions
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Fire safety instructor onboard various class of Naval ships/establishments

Indian Navy
January 1993 to January 2008
Highlights: Worked as Instructor/trainer and advisor for:
• responsible for developing and then delivering tailored HSE courses to staff on board(bespoke training
courses)
• Emergency response on board ship i.e. fire, flooding, explosion and other emergencies
• Storing & using Hazardous Material and explosive materials on board ship and control
• Lead conduct of emergency evacuation drills and audits
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
• Certificate for best reporting, documentation and training implementation from Daewoo E&C corporate
Head HSE, Seoul.
• Recognition certificate from Daewoo E&C for HSE contribution on completion of live hydrocarbon tie-in
in Takreer operational Tank-farm (Jet-A1, ULG-91, 95, 97 &Kerosene Tanks)
• Appreciation certificate from Q-Chem chevron, Client HSES Manager (Qatar Chemical Company)
• Recognition certificate from Daewoo E&C on achieving 15 Million Safe Man Hrs. on Q Chem-II project
• Recognition certificate from Daewoo E&C on achieving 11Million Safe Man Hrs. on IRP-II project
• Appreciation certificate from Project Manager IRP-II Project for contribution in HSE at project level

Education

License in Passport Details

MDS University - Ajmer, Rajasthan

Skills
• HSE Consultant
• Incident Investigation
• PMC
• HSE Audit
• HACON
• Reporting
• Leading & Lagging Indicators
• Inspection
• Training
• WMS.TRA,JSA, STARRT
• ALARP, Hierarchy of control, Unsafe Act, Unsafe Condition

Certifications and Licenses

NEBOSH IGC
Present