Abijith K S

Experienced and accomplished Health and Safety Engineer with a proven track record of promoting optimal health and safety in industrial spaces. Committed to identifying and improving substandard processes, while solving safety issues. Bringing forth an in-depth understanding of facility management aimed at improving safe work processes and functions. Adept in trouble-shooting and working to offer solutions. A strong leader with excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Safety Officer - L&T Construction

(2020-12)

Lead HSE for the Surya WSS project (403 MLD water treatment plant, reservoirs, buildings, 83 km pipelines, 8 km tunnels), driving a strong safety culture and high stakeholder satisfaction.

• Designed and implemented the project HSE management system aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, contributing to the project achieving ISO 45001, ISO 14001, BSC Five Star and Sword of Honor certifications.
• Served as internal auditor for multiple company projects; conducted IMS audits, identified non-conformities and led corrective action plans to closure.
• Performed hazard identification and risk assessments for construction, tunnelling and commissioning works; implemented engineering, administrative and PPE controls to mitigate risks.
• Spearheaded contractor safety management, toolbox talks and competency-based training programs to improve on-site compliance and reduce incidents.
• Led the incident investigation team—conducted root cause analysis, drove corrective and preventive actions, and tracked closure to prevent recurrence.
• Ensured statutory and regulatory compliance, prepared documentation for external audits and maintained relations with customers and regulators.
• Maintained and communicated the organisation's HSE vision across the project lifecycle, integrating it into design, construction and commissioning processes to embed safety culture.
• Provided technical guidance for safety operations, emergency response planning and safety process mapping to embed continuous improvement.

B. Tech - Electrical and Electronics - Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh (2023-06 - 2026-07)

Advanced Diploma - Industrial Safety - Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai (2024-06 - 2025-06)

International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professional Level 6 - Occupational Health and Safety - NEBOSH (2024-04 - 2024-04)

International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - Occupational Health and Safety - NEBOSH (2022-03 - 2022-03)

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics - Maharaja's Technological Institute, Thrissur, Kerala (2017-06 - 2020-04)