VIKRAM SINGH CHOUHAN
Mobile:+971-527381406 E-Mail: [Link]@[Link]
SENIOR 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
Professional Snapshot
A HSES professional experienced in:
~HSES Management ~Training & Development~ Audits & Inspections~ Statutory Compliance/Reporting
~Strategic Planning ~Incident Management ~Liaising & Coordination~ Client Relationship Management
HSE Professional with keen interest in Safety and Environment Management System. Gained exposure of working in Indian Navy,
Mega Oil & Gas projects experience (Clients: ADNOC Offshore. ADNOC LNG, PDO, Qatar Chemical, MASDAR, Bee’ah, ADCO, TAKREER,
Q-Chem, Tecnimont S.p.A., & Delhi Metro/DMRC)
Resourceful in serving as key person for submission of monthly, quarterly and annual HSES statistic/performance/ training reports
highlighting key performance indicator to client and corporate offices and ensured legal compliance.
Instrumental in creating and sustaining dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high
performance amongst team members
Holds the merit of devising & implementing HSE policies, project specific training plan, HSE management systems while utilizing the
latest international standards
Expertise in monitoring & supporting on-going projects for HSE performance improvement, through bespoke training programs, task
specific training modules, updating and/or developing new procedures, action plan, auditing, etc.
Identify training needs for workers and management.
Develop training plan and matrix and submit training weekly, monthly and annual report. Ensure updating and maintained all training
data base for audits and inspection. Skilled in guiding learners through engaging, breakthrough learning opportunities
Professional Courses and Training
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) from Sheilds UK
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Lead Auditor, An IRCA approved course from UK
• International Diploma in Safety Engineering (IDSE-Level 6)
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis from Encompass, HSE Solution, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• OSHA-Construction Safety course From Midrif Security & Safety consultant, Qatar
• OSHA 16 hrs. course in Disaster Management & response From above said Institute, Qatar
• Instructor/Trainer Course (Indian Navy-06 months) in Ship Safety & Onboard Firefighting (NBCD-I), from Naval Marine
Engineering & Technology College, Lonawala, Maharashtra
• ‘Train the Trainer’ from Naval Institute of educational and training technology (NIETT) Cochin, India
• Fire prevention and hazardous assessment Key course from Naval Marine Engineering & Technology College, Lonawala
• Diploma in Industrial Safety & Fire Fighting National Institute of Labor education & Management, Chennai(NILEM)
• Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) certification course from RAE, SBM International LLC, UAE
• H2S Escape and awareness training from PDO approved 3rd party training institute
• Safety Supervisor Leadership 3 Days Training from PDO
• PTW Signatory 16 Hrs training from NTI, Marmul Oman
• I Cam Incident Investigation, 16 hrs training from NTI, Marmul, PDO
• Firefighting-One day seminar training from TMC,UAE, Organized by CNIM
• H2S Awareness from ADNOC LNG
Present Organization
Sept 2024 to till date As Lead HSE Engineer, Target Engineering & Construction
Project: NMGL Project, DAS Iland, UAE
• Carry out site HSE leadership, site visits and follow up on action plans.
• Managing team of HSEO to provide HSE coverage for project scope activities (ADNOC GAS/ADNOC Offshore- Brown field
critical work activities)-Critical pipeline, Activities required TDC, Isolation and Tie-in work, Nacked flame/Habitat
control etc.
• Ensuring risk assessment / Job Hazard Analysis is done and approved by the client in advance of commencement of the
project.
• Participate in online FRA session and provide in-puts
• Implement ADNC LSR, Standard and Policies
• Conduct ADNOC Offshore induction for contractors/subcontractors and other internal HSE trainings
• Ensure ADNOC HSE assurance program implementation for the projects and submit close-out audit reports
• Carry out incident investigations, find out the root cause and follow up on the action plan to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor HSE performance and ensure continual improvement cycle as part of PDCA policy
• Monthly QHSE performance reporting to Project management.
• Carry out monthly committee HSE Meeting and advice management on significant Quality, HSE & Facility concerns and
resources require for its closure.
• Prepare HSE training matrix and ensure its implementation on sites.
• Monitoring and auditing WMS implementation on the project
• Providing one two one coaching awareness for project personnel
• Identifying training needs and implementing training matrix
• Ensuring all the O&I, Nonconformities and observation be closed effectively and in timely manner
• Participate in Weekly management walk through, prepare reports and submit close-out
• Implement SIMOPS, MOPA and ensure smooth coordination
Previous Experience
Sept 2020 to 2023 As HSE Engineer for ILF Consulting Engineers (PMC/Employer), Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project: Sharjah Waste to Energy Project (DBO Contract); Key Result Areas:
• 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, SimOps, Plan & Procedures for heavy construction, erection &
Commissioning activities.
• Conducting reviews on Contractor performance on contractual agreements/applicable standards & HSE plan.
• 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 for NCRs/Permits & compliance audits.
• Conducting reviews on Contractors performance and submitting reports to higher management with reference to Contractual
agreements.
• Coordinate with Sharjah, Local authorities for various NOCs and approval
• Conducting social responsibilities audit and inspection to ensure construction activities are not disturbing local population
and all the environmental perimeter s are within the limits
• Smooth handover of the HSE deliverables to operation upon completion of the construction and commissioning activities
• Participate in various studies throughout the various project cycles and provide inputs and recommendations.
• Subcontractor management from mobilization to de-mob phase
Previous Experience
Dec. 2019 to April 2020 As Sr. HSE Advisor for Al Tasnim (Al Turki) as Sr. HSE Advisor, Oman
Project: Oil & Gas off - Plot Delivery Contract, ODC South Oman
• 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
• 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
Previous Experience
Dec 2017 to Apr 2019 as HSE Consultant (Training and Inspection) for Ambadnya Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd
• 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
Previous Experience
2014 to 2016, A B Rhead & Associate (acquired by Costain Group Plc, UK) as HSE Advisor (PMC/PMT)
Project: Carbon Capture, Storage & Pipeline Project (CCSF), Abu Dhabi, UAE
• 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
• 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
Nov: 2013-Sept: 2014; Samsung C&T, Delhi Metro Station Project as Safety Manager
Client: DMRC; Reporting to: Project Manager
• 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
Aug’2010-Aug’2013; Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. Limited
Project: Inter Refinery Pipeline and Tank form Project (IRP-II), UAE, Client: TAKREER
Growth Path:
Aug’2010-Aug2011’: HSE Supervisor>Trainer>Superintendent, 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
Sep’2008-Nov’2009; Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd. As Safety Supervisor Project: Tecnimont/Daewoo
Joint Venture Ethylene Derivation Chemical Refinery Project (Q-Chem-II), Qatar
• 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
Jan’1993-Jan’2008; Indian Navy as NBCD-I(Fire safety instructor onboard various class of Naval ships/establishments)
• 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
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 25th December 1975
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Bangla, Urdu
Academic Qualification : Degree from MDS University, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Nationality : Indian(Rajasthan)
Passport Details : R-9907768
Quality Reference:
1. James Earley, PMC QHSE Manager, ADNOC/MASDAR CCF Project, UAE E Mail: [Link]@[Link]
2. Craig Warden, HSE Manager, IRP-II Project, UAE; craigwardman@[Link] Presently Regional HSE Director at WOOD
3. Warren Peacock, Construction Manager, Sharjah Waste to Energy Project/ ILF Consulting; warrenpeacock@[Link]
4. Cody Woodhead, PTW & Risk Assessment Coordinator, IRP II; [Link]@[Link]